Hills Video Security (HVS) VSD1 cloud-based CCTV solution
Hills Video Security’s (HVS) VSD1 is a cloud-based CCTV solution suitable for homes and small businesses.The plug-and-play solution is simple to install and set up. There’s no need to configure the...
View ArticleSchneider Electric recognised as one of the most attractive employers
Universum, a global employer branding consultancy, has recognised Schneider Electric as one of the World’s Most Attractive Employers in 2014. Engineering students from the world’s 12 largest economies...
View ArticleRoad lighting conference returns
The Road Lighting 2015 conference will return to New Zealand next year from 9-10 March at the Langham Hotel in Auckland.The conference, organised by Strategic Lighting Partners, will help road lighting...
View ArticlePredicting power outages before they happen
Electric power blackouts are often the result of automated protection measures that ensure power surges or downed power lines do not damage trees, people, appliances or other parts of the grid.In the...
View ArticleFertiliser company installs 100 kW solar system
SolarMax has provided grid-connected solar inverters to Martin’s Fertilizers, an Australian manufacturer of bagged and bulk potting mixes, fertilisers and garden products.The company has delivered six...
View ArticlePRIMUX KVM Matrix switch
The PRIMUX KVM Matrix switch provides non-blocking access for up to 16 simultaneous users to up to 64 servers. The switch frees up space by eliminating large KVM switchboxes and replacing bulky,...
View ArticleCETA appoints Control Logic as Australian distributor
CETA, a global distributor of energy-related hardware and software products, has appointed Control Logic as its Australian distributor.These products enable companies to reduce energy costs and achieve...
View ArticleFluke Networks 990 DSL 2/2+ CopperPro Series II test set
Available to rent, the Fluke CopperPro Series II includes wideband/TDR options to perform high-frequency transmission and qualification testing for POTS, ADSL1/2/2+, VDSL2, HDSL, HDSL2 & 4, ISDN,...
View ArticleAllied Telesis x310 Series stackable access switches
Allied Telesis has introduced the x310 Series Fast Ethernet/Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)/copper stackable access switches.The switches are suitable for applications at the network edge, such as IP...
View ArticleElectricity metering accuracy explained
Electricity metering accuracy is crucial in ensuring the integrity of a billing system.Anomalies in measurements can, over a period of time, cost hundreds or thousands of dollars in errors. The...
View ArticleIntelligent infrastructure for healthcare
With overall energy use by health services expected to rise and Australian hospitals already using twice as much energy as commercial office buildings, hospitals are taking creative approaches to...
View ArticleStandardisation of home and building automation solutions
The home and building automation industry has witnessed rapid changes in technology and this has provided challenges for those wanting to be involved in the industry.The American human rights activist...
View ArticleGeiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy merge
Geiger Civil & Electrical and TM Energy have merged to create Geiger Group.The newly formed group will employ around 150 staff and will provide end-to-end construction and maintenance solutions. TM...
View ArticleQ&A: High-voltage DC insulation
Harmonics in power systems are a major concern as they are becoming increasingly prevalent and they can give rise to serious problems that include excessive heating and premature equipment failure....
View ArticlePrysmian hosts technology roadshow
Prysmian Cables hosted a technology roadshow across Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne during September, showcasing its latest fibres, cables and solutions. Top billing was Prysmian’s G.657.A2 singlemode...
View ArticleWestfield selects Canon after mini dome 'shootout'
Canon’s VB-S800D camera has been selected as the only ‘mini dome’ for select surveillance area upgrades in Westfield centres nationally.This win is a result of Scentre Group, the developer and manager...
View ArticleStructured cabling for smart buildings
The secret to a greener future is to get smart and get connected, and the place to start making it happen is staring you right in the face. Much has been done in the last 30 years to make energy...
View ArticleHills appoints WA group manager
Hills has appointed Chris Arter as group manager for Western Australia.Arter will be instrumental in driving the growth and performance of sales and operations in the Building Technologies business....
View ArticleUsing dual trace for fault location
A time-domain reflectometer (TDR) is an invaluable tool for finding faults on metallic cabling. Other common tests, such as an insulation test or a ‘high-pot’, will show that the cable is faulted....
View ArticleLED invention wins Nobel physics prize
One American and two Japanese scientists have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of efficient blue LED that has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.Isamu...
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