It is no secret that prefab data centres offer a number of advantages, when compared to 'stick built' data centres, such as speed of deployment, predictability, scalability and life cycle cost. While the benefits of prefab data centres are well documented, there is a lack of common language and classification for prefabricated solutions - this has created confusion. [ + ]

Changes and innovations in the world of local and wide area telemetry and automation are providing new opportunities for electrical and communications contractors.

The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation's standard portfolio. [ + ]

With the decline in sales of personal computers and the rapid rise of cloud computing, many businesses are turning to thin clients.So what does this mean in terms of connectivity, cabling and power? Read on to find out. [ + ]

It seems the NSW electricity industry is on the brink of revolt, with unions applying to Fair Work Australia for the right to take protected industrial action. [ + ]

With the growing use of Industrial Ethernet, in particular Profinet, in modern production facilities, operators are faced with a technology that opens up a host of new possibilities.

The importance of first aid in the workplace cannot be overstated. In the event of an accident or medical emergency, the application of first aid can mean the difference between life and death. [ + ]

Akamai Technologies, provider of cloud services for delivering, optimising and securing online content and business applications, has released a new cybersecurity threat advisory through the company's Prolexic Security & Research Team (PLXsert). [ + ]

The momentum for grid storage technologies is building. This article discusses technologies under development and attempts to make some predictions about which of these technologies might affect the residential and commercial energy markets in the short term.

As field-based working becomes increasingly complex and time-sensitive, mobile solutions can help businesses make better, more intelligent decisions. [ + ]

AIMIA, the Digitial Industry Association for Australia, has released the independent findings of the Australian Mobile Phone Lifestyle Index (AMPLI). While the report focuses on consumer, rather than business, users, it provides valuable insight into trends regarding overall preferences. The survey is in its 10th iteration and the 2014 'special topic' is mobile phone use compared to tablet and PCs. [ + ]

In times when we shy away from in-person and face-to-face communications and it is extremely difficult for organisations to connect with their customers, a field visit offers a unique opportunity wherein customers provide a window of time and attention to the servicing organisation. [ + ]

Siemens has recently completed the commissioning of a power station consisting of two of the most efficient combined cycle power units - performing at well in excess of 50% efficiency. The owner and operator of the plant is Diamantina Power Station, a joint venture between APA Group and AGL Energy.

Alcatel-Lucent and Ooredoo Algeria have built a high-capacity optical transport network to connect Algeria's main cities of Algiers, Constantine and Oran - as well as smaller cities - with high-speed ultra-broadband mobile access. [ + ]

A recent workplace poll conducted by the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) has prompted a timely reminder about employer responsibilities with respect to the service of alcohol at organised functions. [ + ]