Industry News
An enhanced launch for Clipsal’s eDLT
Approximately 50 systems integrator customers, architects and specifiers gathered for the world launch of Clipsal by Schneider Electric’s new C-Bus lighting control eDLT switch in Adelaide earlier this month. [ + ]
Harting wins Business Innovator award
Harting China has received a Business Innovator award in Shanghai, recognising outstanding contribution in product and technology innovation. [ + ]
The mobile nation - driving productivity, jobs and social change
A new Deloitte Access Economics report highlights the vital role played by mobile telecommunications in lifting Australia’s productivity performance and estimates a boost of nearly $12 billion to the economy from current developments by 2025. [ + ]
Dodgy downlight install causes $1m worth of damage
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is warning residents across Australia to make sure their lights are installed correctly following a devastating house fire in Western Australia which very nearly ended in tragedy. [ + ]
BGW Technologies provides a first for Australian security professionals
BGW Technologies has found the solution to Australia’s growing need for reliable, high-performing wireless infrastructures, and is now providing scalable wireless mesh solutions which reduce the time and cost associated with traditional cable installation. [ + ]
Schneider Electric mobilises knowledge base
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of its new white paper app for Apple iOS (iPhone, iTouch, iPad) and Android-supported tablets and devices. The app will give users free, mobile access to Schneider Electric’s 150+ white paper library built from $90 million of research, the popularity of which garnered close to eight million downloads in 2011. [ + ]
Industry baffled over lack of consultation on building code
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and a number of Australian industry associations in the building and construction sector have expressed concern over the lack of consultation between the government and industry over a new Building Code which commenced Friday 1 February 2013. [ + ]
KAG appoints maxon motor Australia as distributor
Kählig Antriebstechnik GmbH (KAG) has appointed maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Smartphone use doubles in 2012
Almost half of Australia’s adult population now own a smartphone. Take-up soared by 104% to 8.67 million units over the 12 months to May 2012, according to research just released by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. [ + ]
Canberra connects to the NBN
Superfast broadband now connects ACT kids to the future of learning in a link-up with Japan as the National Broadband Network is formally switched on in the nation’s capital. [ + ]
CSIRO pushes digital economy
CSIRO has launched Australia’s largest publicly funded research initiative focused on the digital economy. The Digital Productivity and Services Flagship, CSIRO’s tenth National Research Flagship, is a $40 million research initiative focusing on the services sector and optimising the full value of national broadband infrastructure. [ + ]
Expanded Kickstart to boost engineering trades
More Australians will get the opportunity to learn an engineering trade as part of an expansion to the Gillard government’s $57.5 million Kickstart Initiative. The Minister for Skills, Senator Chris Evans, announced that nine additional key engineering trades are now eligible for Kickstart payments, which triple the incentives made to employers in the first year of taking on an apprentice. [ + ]
Flood safety checklist to save lives
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has released a five-point electrical safety checklist to ensure the protection of NSW and Qld families living in flood- and storm-affected homes. Homeowners are being urged not to put their own lives, or their families lives, at risk by ignorning the necessary precautions around water-damaged electrical appliances and fittings. [ + ]
Repelec acquires Housewatch
Repelec has announced the acquisition of Housewatch from Home & Safety Australia Pty Ltd. Housewatch was established in 1989 as a distributor of security lighting, security systems, closed circuit TV and intercoms to the Australian electrical wholesale industry. [ + ]
Former NECA president receives Order of Australia
Former National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) president Gianfranco (Frank) Tomasi has been awarded an Order of Australia in the 2013 Australia Day Honours List. [ + ]