LEDs, or light emitting diodes, have been around for decades but factors such as reduced costs, improved luminous efficacy and faster switching are leading to widespread use of this technology in the commercial, residential and industrial lighting market. [ + ]

Scott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied Telesis, looks at how power over ethernet (PoE) can benefit SMEs and argues that it’s about far more than pushing power through LAN cables. [ + ]

In the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever for businesses to improve efficiency and strengthen growth. Below are some tips from accounting firm HLB Mann Judd to help businesses operate efficiently. [ + ]

Although power is a critical element for any business, no matter what industry, it needs to be reliable and economically sustainable. With organisations increasingly using more power, managing it efficiently can be a challenging task. [ + ]

A technological revolution is changing the way large projects are being built and managed in Asia, Europe and North America. Australia has been slow to adopt BIM, but can we afford lagging behind yet another innovation frontier? [ + ]

The global energy and telecom cables and systems group Prysmian has been awarded a contract to supply 300 km of eco-friendly, special fire-safety cables for power distribution within the Isozaki Tower under construction in Milan’s futuristic new CityLife district. [ + ]

Australia has a particular problem with overvoltage and voltage optimisation is a solution to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This article explains how the various types of optimisation systems can deliver cost savings and reduce significant tonnes of CO₂. [ + ]

The HVAC&R industry is often described as a notoriously fragmented - and sometimes invisible or overlooked - industry. However, recent developments such as the carbon-equivalent levy and the ever-increasing need to lower emissions have forced the industry to pull together and find its voice. [ + ]

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for data centre cabling. To make the decision-making process easier for data centre professionals, managers and CIOs, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association details the pros and cons of structured cabling versus top of rack . [ + ]

NECA is constantly looking at ways to further improve the training apprentices receive. [ + ]

Engineers at Oregon State University have determined that ethylene glycol, commonly used in antifreeze products, can be a low-cost solvent that functions well in a ‘continuous flow’ reactor - an approach to making thin-film solar cells that is easily scaled up for mass production at industrial levels. [ + ]

A considerable amount of energy loss in commercial buildings is temperature related. An obvious issue is hot or cold air leaks, but many other systems and pieces of equipment also waste energy in terms of heat. [ + ]

As anyone associated with the electrical industry will know, working with electricity can be a high-risk and dangerous affair if proper precautionary measures are not employed. Yet we are continuing to see an increasing amount of unlicensed and illegal electrical work taking place across the country which has caused severe electrical injuries and in some cases even fatalities. [ + ]

Integrate 2013, delivered in association with InfoComm International and incorporating the CEDIA Asia Pacific Expo, will showcase the latest in integrated AV IT and electronic systems. [ + ]

The skilled worker’s job in electrical safety certification is made easier with the use of rapidly improving and evolving technologies. Thermal imaging is one such technology. Thermal imaging cameras are beginning to lead the way as a cost-effective and practical solution for eliminating many electrical risks. Read on to find out more. [ + ]