Next-gen copper cabling systems
27 May, 2014 | Supplied by: CommscopeToday's servers are shipping with 10 Gbps copper ports while power consumption and heat dissipation have been reduced to acceptable levels. As global demand for higher speed and additional data bandwidth continues unabated, the IEEE and some cabling groups have started a project called 'Next Generation Ethernet', or in simple terms - 40 Gbps over copper.
NECA condemns suppression of asbestos data
21 May, 2014NECA has condemned the ACT Government for again refusing to release a list of Canberra homes containing potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos.
Go Green in the City challenge selects finalists
20 May, 2014Schneider Electric has unveiled the 12 teams that qualified for the finals of Go Green in the City 2014 global student challenge. The finalists were selected from among the top 100 teams that qualified for the semifinals by a jury composed of Schneider Electric business leaders.
Finalists for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year announced
20 May, 2014Ernst and Young has announced the group of entrepreneurs from around the country who are in the running to be named as this year’s Australian EY Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Forum Group acquires powerPerfector Australia
20 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Forum GroupForum Group has acquired energy and power optimiser powerPerfector Australia.
Tips to cut your small business tax bill
16 May, 2014 by Chris Ridd, MD, Xero AustraliaChris 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.
Budget 2014: the good and the bad
14 May, 2014The Abbott government's first budget brings good news for tradies and small businesses, and bad news for the solar industry.
DC solar isolator safety alert
12 May, 2014The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has identified an internal fault with the Avanco and PVPower DC isolators. The fault leads to overheating and fires with these isolators that are used in solar electricity system installations.
Bosch signs distribution deal with Q Security Systems
12 May, 2014Bosch has announced that effective from 26 May 2014, Q Security Systems will be a Bosch Security Distribution Partner.
Solar panel trust mark launched
09 May, 2014A number of substandard solar panels have entered the Australian market, as some manufacturers pass off inferior panels as being high quality.
Management changes at NECA Victoria and 370 Degrees Group
08 May, 2014NECA has appointed Kevin McCosh as the new executive director of the Victoria Chapter. McCosh, the current deputy executive director Victoria, replaces Philip Green, who will be moving into a new role as chief executive officer of 370 Degrees Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NECA Group.
Power-One Renewable Energy business to transition to the ABB brand name
06 May, 2014The Power-One Renewable Energy Business will transition to the ABB brand in May 2014 as part of the planned integration of ABB's Power-One acquisition. ABB acquired the photovoltaic inverter manufacturer in July 2013.
89% of electrical contractors put safety before price
06 May, 2014The awareness of the dangers of using non-compliant products has jumped from 28% to 89% in just a year, according to the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) and Voltimum.
FLIR signs distribution deal with OPS
06 May, 2014FLIR Systems has further strengthened its national distributor network with the signing of Open Platform Systems (OPS) as a new distributor of FLIR security cameras and technology.
NECA 2014 electrical industry race day
28 April, 2014The National Electrical Communications Association will be holding the annual NECA Queensland Electrical Industry and Members Race Day at the Brisbane Racing Club, Doomben Race Course, on Friday, 13 June.
