Ovum RHK has posted its analysis of fourth-quarter 2007 FTTx shipments, estimating that 1.6 million FTTx subscribers were added globally in 4Q07 - up 11% from the previous quarter. [ + ]

The ACT government has joined with ActewAGL to fund a feasibility study into a large-scale solar power plant for the ACT. [ + ]

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Cable manufacturer Olex has acquired Australmold, a major supplier of Elastimold and Euromold cable accessories. [ + ]

IT company Digital Sense is using multi-million dollar infrastructure technology from Emerson Network Power Australia to develop Australia’s highest density data centres, to support the growing demand from Australia’s largest government and corporate organisations. [ + ]

Scientists from the UK University of Essex have designed an electric plug that monitors the energy usage of the appliance connected to it. [ + ]

Lighting Council Australia and the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) have formed a new alliance to address common lighting industry issues and strengthen the industry’s voice in government. [ + ]

Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand has appointed The Frame Group as lead design, build, delivery and project management consultant for its Homebush data centre upgrade. [ + ]

Mighty River Power (MRP) has moved another step closer to the construction of a NZ$450 million (AU$387.58 million) geothermal power station near Taupo, on New Zealand’s North Island. [ + ]

Victorian training company Victec, the North Coast Institute of TAFE’s Port Macquarie campus and Queensland’s Electro Group Training Skills Centre have all been recognised as leading registered training organisations with a Two Gold Star rating for their electrical courses. [ + ]

A recent survey conducted in Canberra indicates that people within communities are taking personal steps towards greater sustainability in their homes and workplaces. The 2007 Sustainability Community Attitudes Study consisted of qualitative research and a quantitative survey of 1000 individuals in Canberra. [ + ]

Research recently released by telecommunications analyst Ovum RHK suggests that the optical fibre components market will reach US$6 billion in 2012, pushed by demand across all voice and data sectors that will drive the market at 11% compounded annual growth rate. [ + ]

A number of power stations in NSW have committed to trialling LED Hi-Bay light fixtures for use in different areas. [ + ]

UK police are hunting for a scorched copper thief after finding a hacksaw embedded in an 11,000 V power cable on Saturday night. [ + ]

Phillips has designed wallpaper embedded with conducting strips, potentially allowing future homeowners the ability to rearrange their room lighting at a moment’s notice. [ + ]