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Telecoms transformation needed: study

12 February, 2020

Telecoms operators must radically reconfigure assets to transform their operations, according to the annual telecoms study by Arthur D. Little.


Could liquid air solve the global energy storage challenge?

11 February, 2020

Balancing power supply and demand could be about to become easier for electricity providers, following new research by University of Birmingham academics.


Electrical businesses favour family, study finds

11 February, 2020

At least 50% of trade-related businesses employ at least one family member, but only one in 10 would consult their spouse on business decisions.


Energy sector generates bushfire disaster support

27 January, 2020

The energy industry is stepping up in the face of the current bushfire disaster, putting a range of measures in place to support affected communities.


Brisbane to roll out smart parking solution

17 January, 2020

Database Consultants Australia (DCA) has been selected to deliver a smart parking solution for Brisbane City Council.


Industry trends... 2020 and beyond

13 January, 2020

Australia's energy crisis has led to greater demands of the industry, but we're also hearing of more end users taking greater individual responsibility of their power usage for better cost and environmental outcomes. Read more from Michael Sainsbury, Chief Executive Officer of IPD Group Ltd.


B2B 101: How to win a business contract

12 July, 2019 by Greg Waldorf, CEO, Invoice2go

For electricians, winning enough repeat business to achieve consistent cash flow can feel like a never-ending task. Here are some tips for securing ongoing jobs.


Huge job boost for NT tradies

14 January, 2019

The Northern Territory Government's $100 million Public Housing Stimulus Program is expected to support up to 550 full-time jobs over the next 18 months.


CEO Insights 2019: Craig Dugan, Optimal Group

02 January, 2019

Craig Dugan predicts the key trends and challenges that will impact the energy industry in 2019 and discusses the theory versus reality of smart cities.


Huge job growth for sparkies in Australia

23 November, 2018

Electricians are in high demand across Australia, with roles increasing by up to 66% over the past year.


Electrical services industry to experience long-term growth

22 October, 2018 by Nichola Murphy

After a challenging past five years, the electrical services industry is expected to experience market growth in the coming years, according to a report from IBISWorld.


Victoria's renewable energy employment boom

04 October, 2018

A report found Victoria leads in large-scale renewable energy construction jobs, and the Victorian Government rebate will see an increase in rooftop solar installation jobs.


US funding for Brisbane-based EV charging company

12 September, 2018

Brisbane-based Tritium is receiving $400,000 in funding from the EPRI in the US for developing an extreme fast charging system that can connect to the grid.


5 tips to earn repeat business as a contractor

10 September, 2018 by Chris Strode

Contractors find themselves constantly investing time and money in finding new customers.


Smart meter JV to receive $35m CEFC funding

04 July, 2018

intelliHUB, a joint venture that is acquiring Acumen, Origin Energy's $267 million smart meter business unit, has received $35 million of debt finance.


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