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Insight: RET won't be met in 2018
Green Energy Markets has released its Renewables Report revealing supply will fall short of the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target by 2018, meaning customers will have to pay the shortfall penalty. [ + ]
Telematics and safety in the spotlight
Telematics and safety seem to be enjoying their moment in the sun, as far as industry focus is concerned. [ + ]
Autonomous vehicle trials on track for WA
RAC has united with French intelligent transport systems company NAVYA to trial autonomous vehicle technology in Western Australia. The plan is to test a driverless fully electric shuttle bus. [ + ]
The great divide — Uber shows up generation gap
Uber's popularity is being driven by tech-savvy younger Australians, with older and less digitally inclined Aussies not so keen to view the service as a viable alternative to traditional taxis. [ + ]
Top intelligent building trends
On average, people spend around 20 hours each day inside residential or commercial buildings, according to The Royal Institute of British Architects. As the world's population continues to expand beyond the current seven-and-a-half billion people, so will the number of buildings in which we live and work. Intelligent buildings can improve efficiency, cut costs and help attract and retain tenants and staff. [ + ]
Software robots reduce operating costs by 90%
Using a software robot to replace a full-time human equivalent can save business around 90% of operating costs according to new research conducted by Kinetic Consulting Services. [ + ]
Top 7 hidden costs of emergency lighting
It’s not just the upfront luminaire cost but the ongoing cost of maintenance and testing that should be considered when installing emergency lighting. [ + ]
Can headphones save lives?
New headphone technology that is claimed "could significantly improve road safety and save lives" has been developed by American audio manufacturer Harman, according to the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) website. [ + ]
From paper to glass
In today's age of mobile technology, using pen and paper is a cumbersome form of data capture that leaves an ecological stain on the Earth. [ + ]
Microsoft submerges data centre in ocean
Microsoft has successfully submerged a data centre underwater, reportedly the first attempt to ever be made, which may be a game changer in how we make data centres more sustainable and cost-effective. [ + ]
Beyond TCP/IP — next-generation protocols
Things have changed since the advent of the TCP/IP protocol in the 1970s, and according to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the time has come to assess alternatives that will deliver the full potential demanded by our increasingly connected world. [ + ]
End of solar feed-in-tariffs
This year, three states will end part of their feed-in-tariff programs. What's next? [ + ]
Business confidence soars
Business confidence levels have grown to the highest levels since March 2011, according to results of the latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey. [ + ]
ANCAP welcomes new design rule
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has welcomed a positive step to improve road safety — new legislation to improve design standards for side impact crashes. [ + ]
Will this technology protect you from mobile phone radiation?
Telecommunication Development Engineer Aaron Leibovich is committed to educating the public that their fears around heavy mobile phone usage and harmful radiation are not unfounded. He has spent a year developing a wafer-thin universal adhesive chip that he claims significantly reduces radiation emitted by mobile phones and tablets. [ + ]
