The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of organisations creating open, global standards that define the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced that Wulian is the newest member of its board of directors, joining the alliance at the 'Promoter' level. [ + ]

Philips Dynalite has appointed CRS as its Value Added Partner (VAP). The founder and CEO of CRS, Brendan Dessent, believes the addition of integrated lighting control and energy management systems is a logical extension of the company's already expansive product portfolio. [ + ]

BuildingIQ's Measurement & Verification (M&V) module has been named an approved way to directly generate Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) under the New South Wales Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). [ + ]

Lawrence Livermore researchers have identified electrical charge-induced changes in the structure and bonding of graphitic carbon electrodes that may one day affect the way energy is stored. [ + ]

Lawrence Livermore researchers have identified electrical charge-induced changes in the structure and bonding of graphitic carbon electrodes that may one day affect the way energy is stored. [ + ]

Panasonic Australia has announced a new partner program designed specifically for security systems integrators. [ + ]

Panasonic Australia has announced a new partner program designed specifically for security systems integrators. [ + ]

Standards-based application of lighting design is slowing the evolution of lighting to optimise road safety, and in the interests of road safety that needs to change, said Dr John Milton, director of enterprise risk and safety management for Washington State Department of Transportation in the US. [ + ]

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new truck rental and full-service truck leasing office in Melbourne - its second Australian outlet. [ + ]

IT infrastructure solution provider Dimension Data Australia is warning organisations that don't embrace digital customer engagement channels, including web chat, social media, SMS, smartphones and mobile apps, are likely to see customers move to competitors in the next couple of years. [ + ]

Royal Philips has completed the upgrade of 10 ships for holiday cruise company Costa Cruises. More than 300,000 Philips LED lights were installed to enable a 60% reduction in the energy used to power each ship's lighting. [ + ]

Avnet Technology Solutions and Delta Energy Systems have signed a distribution agreement. [ + ]

Organisations are in danger of losing valuable intellectual property as older workers leave the workforce and take knowledge with them.

Hills has signed an agreement with Tyco Security Products to distribute a range of access control, video and selected intrusion products in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

IDC Technologies will hold the High Voltage & Substation Automation conference from 6-7 May in Townsville, Australia. [ + ]