Today, the new renewable energies are a global reality, no longer dependent on the support from individual countries. But the approach of connecting renewable energies to the existing systems is too shortsighted. Instead, electric power supply systems must be further developed to integrate new sources on a larger scale. [ + ]

A switchboard is an important asset in a power distribution network and provides the base for circuit, equipment and user protection.

Circuit breakers are not the most prominent items of equipment in a substation. They spend a lot of time doing nothing except waiting in anticipation. There comes a moment, however, when the circuit breaker must perform instantly and flawlessly. How can you test that yours will?

Not likely, according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC). The council is a joint initiative of Australian governments and the insurance industry, with a mission to drive down Australia's high level of vehicle theft. [ + ]

Field Service Business editor Dannielle Furness spoke with Zak Saboune, Founder and General Manager of Service Today, on some of the issues inherent in running a mobile team of 70.

When starting your dream business, growth doesn't happen overnight. It takes a lot of hard work, time and drive to build and sustain a successful business. One of the things many new businesses find difficult, or sometimes do not consider at all, is finding an information system that will support the entire enterprise, both now and into the future.

Between increasing operational cost, staff turnover, budget constraints and pressure to deliver products and services faster, today's field service managers need to act on opportunities quickly. [ + ]

What's happening in your industry? Have your say in our Technology Trends survey. [ + ]

The emergence of new applications for mobile devices is creating a safer environment and benefiting everyone in the chain — from drivers through to fleet managers — across a range of logistics and transport fields.

For more than half a century the Ainsworth name has been synonymous with the gaming industry. In 1995, Len Ainsworth founded the company with a commitment to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of gaming solutions in Australia and around the world.

All-Energy Australia's 2015 program will focus on the themes of technology and innovation, featuring experts and leading exhibitors from across the global clean energy sector. [ + ]

Cloud computing and bandwidth-intensive applications have made the data centre more important than ever, and managers want to squeeze every last bit of performance out of its architecture, even down to the connector level. [ + ]

For those who work with electricity, there is always a risk of electric shock, which can be fatal. But there are a few basic 'rules' you can follow that will dramatically increase your safety at work. [ + ]

The success of every organisation depends on its personnel, so allowing conflict to fester can ultimately take down your entire operation. [ + ]

It's the new financial year and a good time to get your business finances in order. Understanding your financial position will help you to create sustainability and growth for your business. [ + ]