Articles
Biometric security use on the rise
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. [ + ]
Managing mental health in the workplace
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. [ + ]
Monitoring EMF pollution
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are an ever-present part of our environment, provoking increasing public discussion in relation to public health. [ + ]
Transforming solar solutions
Consumer demand for home battery storage is on the rise, paving the way for cloud-based monitoring solutions in both new and retrofit applications. [ + ]
Living on the edge
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. [ + ]
Arc flash exposure: are you really doing enough?
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? [ + ]
Efficiency improvement in your pocket
Anyone with a smartphone or tablet now can connect securely in an industrial setting to access performance metrics and data analytics. [ + ]
Simplifying power quality data
As organisations begin to steer away from traditional energy sources and towards renewables, monitoring and maintaining power quality will become more crucial than ever. [ + ]
Major skills shortage on the horizon if we don't reverse apprenticeship slowdown
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. [ + ]
Anti-bullying framework for building safe workplaces
Workplace bullying is a serious issue and a major risk factor for anxiety and depression. [ + ]
Saving energy in data centres
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. [ + ]
Are ANZ companies doing enough?
Only 50% of Australia/NZ businesses have a clear strategy for digital transformation. [ + ]
The widening horizon for multimode fibre
Connected and efficient buildings and data centres increasingly rely on a state-of-the-art physical layer infrastructure to support growing bandwidth needs over copper, fibre and wireless technologies. [ + ]
A guide to automatic scheduling
There are many benefits to deploying an automated scheduling system, and from a software implementation point of view, it's fairly simple. The change management process doesn't end here, however. [ + ]
Two-way street
The ubiquitous smartphone has become a popular tool for drivers, but the digital two-way radio is still the most essential communications device for drivers. [ + ]