Industry News
Serious incident prompts call for focus on safety
A serious safety incident in the ACT has prompted Master Electricians Australia (MEA) to call on business owners and managers to ensure the highest levels of electrical safety on their sites. [ + ]
Hotline to reconnect power to flood-affected home owners
Master Electricians Australia has activated a free hotline to help flood- and storm-affected home owners reconnect their power supplies as quickly as possible once waters have receded. [ + ]
New team at Ninefold
Cloud computing company Ninefold is continuing to hire leading developers and systems engineers to further strengthen its strategy of building a world-class cloud platform and connecting deeply with the developer community. [ + ]
NHP and Cortem Group announce distribution agreement
NHP has announced its exclusive distribution agreement with HAE specialist Cortem Group. [ + ]
Cyberattacks targeted in National Security Strategy
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the first National Security Strategy for Australia, with a focus on combating cyberattacks. [ + ]
InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance welcomes new Australian member
Airmaster Australia has become the newest member firm of the InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance, an international alliance of independent building automation contractors. [ + ]
Stiebel Eltron is a water-saving award finalist
The SNU 5 compact point-of-use electric storage water heater from Stiebel Eltron has been named as a finalist in the Water Saving Product of the Year category of the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia’s 2012 Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation appoints new managing director
Rockwell Automation has announced the recent appointment of David Hegarty as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand. Hegarty brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience to the role and has a firm focus on customer service. [ + ]
Calling all ICT innovators
Expressions of interest for the 2013 iAwards are now open. If you or your company has created an innovative ICT product or service, or know of an outstanding ICT innovator, register your interest in the 2013 iAwards program today at www.iawards.com.au. [ + ]
MEA issues scam warning for homeowners affected by storms
Homeowners affected by storm damage in north Queensland and northern NSW should beware scammers and use only licensed, reputable electrical contractors for repair work, Master Electricians Australia has advised. [ + ]
Superfast broadband a step closer
NBN Co has just installed the first fibre-optic cable in the Sydney metropolitan area. The fibre, laid in Blacktown, is part of the widespread rollout of the National Broadband Network. The local distribution fibre, which links the Blacktown exchange to homes and businesses throughout the local area, was hauled on the corner of Main Street and Marcel Crescent. [ + ]
NECA appoints new executive director for Qld
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the appointment of respected industry identity Mick Logan as Executive Director, Queensland. [ + ]
First areas of regional SA to receive high-speed NBN fixed wireless
The company building Australia’s National Broadband Network, NBN Co, has unveiled the local government areas where planning proposals will be lodged to deliver high-speed fixed wireless broadband. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation puts young people FIRST
Rockwell Automation has extended its support of the global FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program to Australia and New Zealand. This will open up new opportunities for school students aspiring to become engineers. [ + ]
457 visas increase despite local job losses, says CFMEU
The number of 457 visas granted in 2012 increased by 57%, despite job losses and a downturn in the local economy, the CFMEU has said. [ + ]
