Automation, security and control

City of Melbourne spends big on lighting and CCTV

03 June, 2025

The city's draft Budget 2025–26 has a strong emphasis on street security, marking the biggest investment in safety in the Council's history.


HYDAC PLC Pump and Cooler Controller – ESPP

01 June, 2025 | Supplied by: HYDAC International

The ESPP is a compact and intelligent control solution designed for managing pumps, coolers and up to 10 solenoids in hydraulic systems.


STULZ CyberAir 3PRO DX GE4(S) air conditioning range for data centres

27 May, 2025 | Supplied by: STULZ Australia Pty Ltd

The latest addition to the GE series of precision air conditioning systems is available in three sizes, with capacities from 24–71 kW to suit a variety of room volumes and power requirements.


Legrand GALAXY Connected Emergency Lighting Testing System

23 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

Suitable for smart buildings, this emergency lighting testing system uses tri-wireless IoT technology and helps to streamline the entire user process.


Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler

15 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty Ltd

The Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler is designed to operate with fluctuating water temperatures common to AI and HPC applications.


An operating system for smart cities

14 May, 2025

A Cologne-based startup has big plans for what it claims is the world's first operating system for smart cities.


How smart HVAC is creating sustainable buildings

28 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Fujitsu General Australia

By integrating advanced technology and data-driven strategies, building operators can greatly improve the environmental performance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.


Honeywell supports building decarbonisation in Singapore

25 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building Solutions

The Singapore-based Centre of Excellence will pilot technologies that deliver a scalable view of a building's life cycle and total energy use.


Smelly research could influence HVAC industry

21 February, 2025

In a dedicated lab space that mimics a tiny house, scientists are investigating the impact of common household fragrances on human health.


Wisualarm smoke alarms

20 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Madison Express

The devices feature advanced split-spectrum technology that enhances detection accuracy by differentiating between smoke, vapour and dust particles, minimising false alarms.


AI plus Wi-Fi makes smart homes smarter

18 February, 2025

A new Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) framework has a raft of potential applications, including smart homes, security and health monitoring.


Simatic S7-1200 G2 Controller

07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Simatic S7-1200 G2 controller generation provides basic but high-precision automation controls.


Lifestyle community gains a new level of connectivity

04 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Prospecta Utilities PTY LTD

GemLife, a developer of over-50s lifestyle communities, was facing challenges with its fixed fibre network, which limited connectivity to indoor areas.


How open-source tech is changing NZ's electricity grid

10 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Red Hat Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

Confronted with the risks of outdated technology, along with a lack of available expertise, New Zealand's grid operator initiated some sweeping changes.


Smooth running for Vic's first all-electric hospital

10 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building Solutions

Honeywell has won a 25-year contract to provide building automation solutions for the new Melton Hospital in Melbourne's west.


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