Top trends in communications and networks
17 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdWireless, unified network infrastructure, unified management, security, the Internet of Things (IoT) and SDN in the enterprise will be some of the key trending topics in 2015, according to Allied Telesis's annual industry trends analysis and predictions for 2015.
Younger workers more likely to 'fake a sickie'
17 December, 2014As many as 43% of workers aged 18-24 admitted to faking a sick day in the past 12 months, according to an online poll of 1035 Australian workers.
Electricians' licences recognised across state borders
15 December, 2014New laws are making it easier for licensed tradespeople to work across state borders. The laws that came into effect on 1 December promise to cut red tape for small business.
Callout to exhibitors and sponsors for SPARC international lighting event
11 December, 2014Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now open for SPARC International Lighting Event 2015, to be held from 27-29 May at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island, in Sydney.
Australian solar company receives global award
10 December, 2014Australian solar technology company RayGen Resources has received the Grand Prize in the prestigious 2014 Global CleanTech Cluster Association (GCCA) Later Stage Awards.
Proceedings issued against electrical cable suppliers for alleged cartel
10 December, 2014The ACCC has issued proceedings in the Federal Court against five companies, six individuals and an industry association for alleged cartel and exclusionary conduct in the supply and acquisition of electrical cable throughout Australia.
Eaton appoints new MD for ANZ Electrical Business
08 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdPower management company Eaton has appointed Gordon Makryllos as managing director - Australia/New Zealand for the company's electrical business. Based in Sydney, Makryllos will be responsible for leading the business through its next phase of growth and propelling its sales and marketing presence.
Faulty cabling troubles industry again
03 December, 2014 by Mansi GandhiA major industrial project is likely to be at risk due to faulty electrical cables.
10 best electrical projects of 2014
01 December, 2014Three New South Wales projects, three Queensland projects and one from each of Victoria, Western Australia, ACT and South Australia received the 2014 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) National Excellence Awards.
Emergency and exit lighting standards
01 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty Ltd
Standards provide confidence that the goods and services they relate to are safe, reliable and will do the job intended. They protect Australian tradesmen - builders, electricians, plumbers, their customers and importantly, the end users. This article provides insights on emergency and exit lighting standards and why it is important to comply.
SolarMax to file for insolvency
28 November, 2014PV inverter manufacturer SolarMax will see its mother company Sputnik Engineering AG file for insolvency.
Global solar PV module capacity to more than treble by 2020
27 November, 2014The global cumulative installed capacity of solar PV modules will more than treble from 135.66 GW in 2013 to 413.98 GW by 2020, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
Free lighting product registration systems seminar
27 November, 2014The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) en.lighten initiative and lites.asia are hosting a free webinar, Lighting Product Registration Systems: Design and Operation, on 4 December 2014.
Another cable recall - this time it's Ecables' CCA RE110
27 November, 2014The Australian Cablemakers Association (ACA) has warned of serious risk of fire and electric shock from yet another batch of faulty electrical cables which has been sold and installed over the last three years.
CET instructor wins the 2014 Trade Teacher Award
24 November, 2014Jim Brown, the campus manager at the College of Electrical Training in Western Australia, has received the 2014 Trade Teacher Award.
