IEEE to adopt HDBaseT standard for uncompressed HD multimedia content
13 January, 2015The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation's standard portfolio.
Sydney to host The Connected World conference and exhibition
09 January, 2015BICSI, the international association supporting the ICT industry, will be holding the BICSI South Pacific 2015 'Connected World' conference and exhibition at Dockside Pavilion, in Sydney, from 18-20 May 2015.
Automation University coming to a location near you
08 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has announced that Automation University will be touring regional centres around Australia and New Zealand throughout 2015. This one-day event will highlight leading-edge automation solutions.
Snowy Hydro acquires Colongra Power Station
07 January, 2015Snowy Hydro has expanded its presence in the National Electricity Market today with the $234 million acquisition of the largest gas-fired generation plant in NSW, Delta Electricity's Colongra Power Station.
Musculoskeletal disorders symposium to be held in Brisbane
22 December, 2014The inaugural Musculoskeletal Disorders Symposium (MSD) will be held at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre 3-4 March 2015.
Electrical safety ads making tradies switch mains off
19 December, 2014The Queensland Government's advertising campaign - Stay safer up there, switch off down here - urging people to turn off the mains power before entering a ceiling space has hit home with tradies and home occupiers alike.
Top trends in communications and networks
17 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdWireless, unified network infrastructure, unified management, security, the Internet of Things (IoT) and SDN in the enterprise will be some of the key trending topics in 2015, according to Allied Telesis's annual industry trends analysis and predictions for 2015.
Younger workers more likely to 'fake a sickie'
17 December, 2014As many as 43% of workers aged 18-24 admitted to faking a sick day in the past 12 months, according to an online poll of 1035 Australian workers.
Electricians' licences recognised across state borders
15 December, 2014New laws are making it easier for licensed tradespeople to work across state borders. The laws that came into effect on 1 December promise to cut red tape for small business.
Callout to exhibitors and sponsors for SPARC international lighting event
11 December, 2014Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now open for SPARC International Lighting Event 2015, to be held from 27-29 May at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Glebe Island, in Sydney.
Proceedings issued against electrical cable suppliers for alleged cartel
10 December, 2014The ACCC has issued proceedings in the Federal Court against five companies, six individuals and an industry association for alleged cartel and exclusionary conduct in the supply and acquisition of electrical cable throughout Australia.
Australian solar company receives global award
10 December, 2014Australian solar technology company RayGen Resources has received the Grand Prize in the prestigious 2014 Global CleanTech Cluster Association (GCCA) Later Stage Awards.
Eaton appoints new MD for ANZ Electrical Business
08 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdPower management company Eaton has appointed Gordon Makryllos as managing director - Australia/New Zealand for the company's electrical business. Based in Sydney, Makryllos will be responsible for leading the business through its next phase of growth and propelling its sales and marketing presence.
Faulty cabling troubles industry again
03 December, 2014 by Mansi GandhiA major industrial project is likely to be at risk due to faulty electrical cables.
10 best electrical projects of 2014
01 December, 2014Three New South Wales projects, three Queensland projects and one from each of Victoria, Western Australia, ACT and South Australia received the 2014 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) National Excellence Awards.
