There are many services and functions in society that would not be able to function without well-defined standards. Despite the clear benefits of standards, some industries are yet to develop their own standards. The security industry has addressed its own shortfall in standardisation. [ + ]

AE Smith was recently approached by not just one, but three departments at Crown Melbourne to help them achieve a range of energy-efficiency objectives. [ + ]

For the first time, Vivid Festival, an annual event of light, music and ideas, will feature a talking light sculpture - Ray. This will be the first installation to be powered by renewable energy. [ + ]

Australia's Anti-Dumping Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on Chinese-produced solar modules being sold in the Australian market for the period 1 July 2012 to 31 December 2013. In the article below, the Australian Solar Council explains what this means and how it affects you. [ + ]

Choosing the right job management software can take hours of research. This article highlights the key points to consider for finding the right job management software to match your business objectives. [ + ]

Chris Ridd, managing director of Xero Australia, shares a few tips on how small businesses could reduce their tax bill by timing their income and expenses. [ + ]

Today's IP video management systems (VMS) must deliver new services and features to a large and ever-growing class of new users, whose roles go beyond the traditional security mission. [ + ]

As many of us are aware, the electrical industry can be a high-risk work environment. This is why it is important to have appropriate work health and safety laws to protect electrical contractors and their workers. [ + ]

Royal Philips is lighting 9 of 12 stadiums that will be used as venues for this summer's soccer tournament in Brazil. [ + ]

New lighting technologies have opened a whole new world of visual communication, contributing to safety, wellbeing, transport, entertainment, traffic control, sport and signage. These technologies offer an array of benefits including: cost reduction, vibrant colours, long-distance visibility and intensity, controllability and exciting and practical applications. [ + ]

Energy storage is important for maintaining reliable supply, reducing wastage and lowering costs. [ + ]

Robotics, automation and smart grids could drive growth in the Australian manufacturing industry, says Alex Baitch, national president of Engineers Australia. [ + ]

High luminance, excellent colour saturation, high luminous efficacy, high energy conversion efficacy, small dimensions and lightweight, robustness, long life span, low-voltage power supply and ease of dimming are some of the many benefits of LEDs, noted LED technology expert Professor Georges Zissis at his Australian seminar titled LEDs - Dreams and Nightmares. [ + ]

Be it domestic, commercial or industrial applications, safe reliable power distribution is more than ever a critical requirement for modern-day living. Electrical faults and power disruption through faulty equipment, poor design, installation or lack of maintenance services can be catastrophic on life, property and enterprises. In this article, David Clark discusses the merits of type-testing switchboards. [ + ]

Consultants can be a valuable business resource; however, when deciding to use a consultant, small business owners need to follow some simple rules or they could be paying a lot and not getting much in return. [ + ]