Management solution for embedded applications

Backplane Systems Technology has announced the release of ACECS (Avalue Cloud Enabled Convoy Service) software which provides convenient management solutions for embedded applications. It enables users to remotely control configurations, monitoring and automatic alerts by email or SMS, providing system maintenance backup and recovery if needed.

Over the Wire acquires Brisbane data centre facility

Over the Wire has completed the purchase of an additional data centre in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, expanding its data centre capacity by 120 racks.

NBN Co achieves end-of-year targets

NBN Co slightly exceeded its target to have construction commenced or completed in areas covering 758,000 premises before the end of 2012. The total number of premises in areas where construction had commenced or was completed was 784,592 by year end.

NBN Co signs Universal Communications Group and Downer EDI

NBN Co is focusing specialist attention on the complex task of connecting flats and units to the National Broadband Network, signing contracts with two companies to begin the wide-scale rollout to multidwelling units (MDUs).

Adlink USB-7230/7250 isolated USB digital I/O modules

Adlink Technology has released its USB-7230 and USB-7250 isolated USB digital I/O modules, enriching its DAQ/DIO product line with USB form factor. Suitable for I/O expansion or portable applications, both models present an alternative evolution base to Adlink’s PCI-7230/7250 and LPCIe-7230/7250.

Belden Brilliance 1776 and 2221 microphone cables

Belden has extended its line of broadcast products in the EMEA region with the launch of two Brilliance microphone cables.

Macquarie Telecom reduces running costs at flagship Intellicentre 2 data centre with server automation

Telecoms and managed hosting provider Macquarie Telecom has deployed server and network automation in its new $60 million Intellicentre 2 data centre to manage, and reduce, the costs of rapid ongoing growth.

Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Centre Operation v7.2 Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software

The StruxureWare Data Centre Operation v7.2 Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software identifies underutilised servers, enabling the optimisation of IT equipment within the data centre.

Avaya network upgrade helps Sydney Adventist Hospital move to electronic health records

Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH) has upgraded its network to support growth and deliver around-the-clock connectivity to doctors and other staff. The hospital deployed Avaya Ethernet Routing switches across the hospital and is also upgrading to Virtual Services Platform 9000 core switches, to provide the backbone of the network for the next decade.

Warren & Brown/Telegartner 19″ feedthrough panel

Weidmuller WL series ethernet radio modems

Weidmuller has launched its long-haul WL series ethernet radio modems. Compact, the feature-rich models combine technical know-how with powerful capability to deliver good performance.

 IT energy consumption “of no importance”

One in four Australian IT managers considers IT energy consumption of no concern, as they struggle to keep up with constant change and requirements for adequate monitoring and management capabilities.

Comment invited on Teltra’s ‘pull through’ process

The ACCC is inviting comment on a discussion paper relating to Telstra’s migration plan that involves what is known as the ‘pull through’ process. Telstra says it may need to use this process to connect some premises to the NBN.

Scoping for the NBN in new homes

The National Broadband Network (NBN) and fibre to the home (FttH) provide competitive options for service delivery. As cablers and installers, we too need to provide installations that meet the needs of the modern resident.

Harting RJ industrial series RJ485 PCB connector

The Harting RJ Industrial series now includes RJ45 female connectors with integrated tranformers for 10 Gbit. The highly compact dimensions of these RJ45 connectors enable convenient and simple integration into all established IP65/67 interface types, from PushPull through to Han 3A.