As the weather starts to warm, thoughts soon turn to spring-cleaning and general household sprucing-up, which many people wisely choose not to DIY. While service field business owners and managers in temperate climes are generally busy year-round, those in colder regions know that the advent of warmer weather means that things get busy — quickly. [ + ]

We could soon overcome the issues with charging smart devices, according to new research from University of Washington (UW), Duke University (DU) and the Intellectual Ventures' Invention Science Fund (ISF). [ + ]

On a crisp autumn morning, a majestic sunrise greeted early-morning drivers in north-western Queensland. One inspired commuter thought it was an opportunity to good to be missed, snapping a selfie and posting it on social media — all from behind the wheel. It was the last update she ever posted.   [ + ]

New research from Deloitte suggests that the use of biometrics is moving to the forefront of smartphone technology. According to the study, one in three smartphones has a fingerprint scanner and almost 70% of users access this capability regularly. [ + ]

Why are businesses and organisations focusing more effort and resources into raising awareness about mental health in the workplace? We take a look at some of the staggering facts that are emerging and the extent of the issue. [ + ]

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are an ever-present part of our environment, provoking increasing public discussion in relation to public health. [ + ]

Consumer demand for home battery storage is on the rise, paving the way for cloud-based monitoring solutions in both new and retrofit applications. [ + ]

IoT and expansion at the edge of the network is changing how businesses manage their data. Edge data centres mean data can be managed where it's created, and they're helping organisations change and improve the way they work. [ + ]

Since 2010, between four and nine electrical workers have lost their lives in Australia each year while on the job, with another one to two hundred presenting in emergency rooms suffering electricity-related injuries. These numbers remain static year in, year out — why is this still happening? [ + ]

Anyone with a smartphone or tablet now can connect securely in an industrial setting to access performance metrics and data analytics. [ + ]

We've seen a great deal of coverage of late about the plummeting number of apprenticeships in Australia, with the most worrying falls in the traditional trades — like electrical. [ + ]

As organisations begin to steer away from traditional energy sources and towards renewables, monitoring and maintaining power quality will become more crucial than ever. [ + ]

Workplace bullying is a serious issue and a major risk factor for anxiety and depression. [ + ]

RenewIT, a European Commission research project, has launched the final version of its free online tool for the design and placement of energy-efficient and renewable-powered data centres. While it is currently only applicable for Europe, future development of the tool may extend to North America and Asia. [ + ]

Only 50% of Australia/NZ businesses have a clear strategy for digital transformation. [ + ]