The National Broadband Network (NBN) and fibre to the home (FttH) provide competitive options for service delivery. As cablers and installers, we too need to provide installations that meet the needs of the modern resident. [ + ]

New Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory requirements for cabling providers announced this past July will require cablers who perform specialised cabling work - namely optical fibre, structured or coaxial - to hold the necessary competencies relevant to that cabling work. [ + ]

When Lanec Services was asked to “tidy up” a five-year-old comms room install for a Victorian Government department, the decision to use self-tracing leads was a fairly obvious one. As with many IT installations, the project had grown unchecked over time and would likely require that cables be added, moved or removed altogether in the future. [ + ]

In its first partnership with a major budget hotel chain in Asia, GE Lighting is collaborating with Tune Hotels to jointly explore and implement green solutions across its portfolio of hotels. To date, 2876 light points have been replaced with GE’s energy-efficient and eco-friendly LED lights across Tune Hotels in Malaysia. With the new lighting solutions for both exterior and interior environments, the hotels stand out with high-quality illumination while enjoying energy savings and lower maintenance costs. [ + ]

When it comes to choosing between a traditional cabled closed-camera-TV (CCTV) installation and an IP-networked surveillance system, many factors suggest that the latter will provide long- and short-term benefits for both the electrical contractor and the end user, but the up-front cost of the cameras can be a turn-off. CCTV cameras have been around for many years, offer reliable surveillance and can be purchased relatively inexpensively. So why bother changing over to an IP solution that can cost up to three times more?  [ + ]

In today’s climate of growing environmental awareness and rising energy prices, saving energy is more important than ever, and one of the most effective ways to do so in a commercial environment is by controlling the lighting, which not only saves energy, it also saves money. [ + ]

The jargon surrounding Australian apprenticeships is enough to confound even the savviest operator. Fortunately there’s plenty of assistance available to help employers navigate the complicated world of apprenticeships. [ + ]

The Abode Apartments complex is located in the commercial hub of St Leonards on Sydney’s North Shore. The development was completed in 2004 and is home to around 600 residents. With accommodation spanning two towers - the 18-storey West Tower and 10-storey East tower - the premium development includes190 apartments, secure underground parking, a gym, a swimming pool and a spa/wellness centre. [ + ]

To support its entry in to the Australian housing sector, Ichijo Technological Homes selected a Passivhaus-certified unit supplied by Stiebel Eltron Australia as the foundation for its heat recovery ventilation system, enabling it to build an energy-efficient house that achieved over 8 stars in NatHERS rating. [ + ]

It is widely acknowledged within the electrical industry that apprentices are the backbone of our success and the future for ongoing prosperity. Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has always aimed toward the highest quality of training and education for those interested in entering the electrical industry, specifically our younger generation. [ + ]

Welcome to your new ECD Solutions website. ECD (Electrical+Comms+Data) is the next generation of Electrical Solutions and offers our readers and members an expanded content focus, bringing in a large amount of the content previously carried on the Voice+Data website. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a solar cell made entirely of carbon, an inexpensive substitute for the pricey materials used in conventional solar panels. [ + ]

Over the last few years, telecom operators have started to introduce packet based networks and thus two letters became the most pronounced ones: ‘I’ and ‘P’. This being said, the migration to a packed based technology invariable comes with a lot of interrogations and changes. Our company Oscilloquartz had to adapt our offering and services to propose new tailored solutions for our customers. [ + ]

A Philips Dynalite control system was instrumental in helping the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy become the first gold-certified LEED public building in Texas. [ + ]

It seems obvious enough - buying Australian made supports local business, keeps money in our economy and ensures your installs meet the mandatory safety standards.  Whether apparent or not, the problem and, let’s face it, the reality, is that tougher economic conditions tend to make cheaper overseas alternatives more attractive, creating a hard-to-ignore temptation, in some cases, to forgo quality for the sake of winning the job. [ + ]