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Reliable power for gamers: Schneider Electric launches APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming in Australia
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer News

Reliable power for gamers: Schneider Electric launches APC...

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched...

Electricity prices to rise by up to a quarter in parts of Australia after energy regulator issues market default decision
Voltimum Australia
Industry News

Electricity prices to rise by up to a quarter in parts of...

Australian Energy Regulator says power bills would have gone up twice as fast without government intervention.

ABB and Perenti collaboration awarded all-electric mine study from Australian operator IGO
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB and Perenti collaboration awarded all-electric mine...

The collaboration setup by ABB and mining services group Perenti has been awarded its first contract by...

APC by Schneider Electric revamp Trade-UPS program to divert e-waste from landfill
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer News

APC by Schneider Electric revamp Trade-UPS program to divert...

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has revamped...

ABB Electrification Startup Challenge winners power up innovation
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB Electrification Startup Challenge winners power up...

Four winners have been announced for the 2023 ABB Electrification Startup Challenge, which drew over 130...

Schneider launches new home EV charger into Australian market
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer News

Schneider launches new home EV charger into Australian...

Schneider Electric is launching a new at-home electric vehicle (EV) charger, joining a host of inverter...

Clipsal by Schneider Electric’s new switches and sockets for the outdoors
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer News

Clipsal by Schneider Electric’s new switches and sockets for...

Elegant switch and socket options have always been available for home interiors but one often has to work with...

Breaking Stereotypes: Becky’s story
Legrand
Industry News

Breaking Stereotypes: Becky’s story

In light of International Women’s Day, Legrand talks about gender equality through breaking stereotypes....

Legrand’s Arteor range selected for the renovation of Rydges South Bank Hotel
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Legrand’s Arteor range selected for the renovation of Rydges...

As renovating a hotel is a costly undertaking, the aim is to update or upgrade those aesthetic and operational...

Legrand unveils its LCS3 data cabling solutions at BICSI
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Legrand unveils its LCS3 data cabling solutions at BICSI

First-ever solution provides a comprehensive network infrastructure, comprising a range of connectivity,...

The rise of the smart circuit breaker
Voltimum Australia
Technical Articles

The rise of the smart circuit breaker

Data and efficiency go hand in hand as businesses are looking for new ways to streamline their operations....

Join the Wi-Power revolution with Legrand
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Join the Wi-Power revolution with Legrand

We are living in a world that is increasingly connected. Mobile technology means we are only ever a click away...

Solving electrical problems with thermal imaging
Voltimum Australia
Technical Articles

Solving electrical problems with thermal imaging

Testing and inspection specialist, Fluke, has produced this handy guide to help professionals in the...

Diving deep into MCBs
ABB
Technical Articles

Diving deep into MCBs

All electricians are familiar with them, but do they know all the details? ABB's Florian Krackhecke takes a...

Schneider Electric announces new Australian partners in its System Integrator Alliance Program
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer News

Schneider Electric announces new Australian partners in...

Partners, including SAGE Automation, Hunter H20, Cromarty and Alliance Automation, are awarded the highest...

Work Smarter Not Harder
Voltimum Australia
Industry News

Work Smarter Not Harder

You’ve probably heard of smart homes, but what about smart power drills? The IoT is permeating through the...

ABB unveils new medium-voltage high-speed direct current breaker DCBreak for railway applications.
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB unveils new medium-voltage high-speed direct current...

ABB has introduced the new high-speed bi-directional direct current (DC) circuit breaker DCBreak for rolling...

Victoria leads the way on recognising value of solar power
Industry News

Victoria leads the way on recognising value of solar power

The Victorian Government’s plan to reward solar power users for the electricity they provide during critical...

SA blackout caused by voltage collapse following storm wipeout of power lines
Industry News

SA blackout caused by voltage collapse following storm...

Major voltage problems across the South Australian power system following the damage to three transmission...

Excel Life Medical Range by Legrand
Legrand
Manufacturer News

Excel Life Medical Range by Legrand

The Excel Life Medical range has been purpose designed to provide antimicrobial electrical solutions for...

Interference with the electricity distribution network
Does It Comply
Industry News

Interference with the electricity distribution network

Contractors and tradespeople who disconnect electricity supply or bypass the Energex or Ergon Energy supply...

ABB brings unprecedented safety to mission critical electrical systems
ABB
Manufacturer News

ABB brings unprecedented safety to mission critical...

A small device protects electrical equipment, saving millions of dollars by preventing unplanned or unforeseen...

HPM & Legrand Combined 2016 Electrical Trade Product Catalogue just released
Legrand
Manufacturer News

HPM & Legrand Combined 2016 Electrical Trade Product...

The 2016 HPM & Legrand combined electrical trade catalogue has just been released. Featuring products and...

Complete deregulation not the answer for power bills
Unbranded
Industry News

Complete deregulation not the answer for power bills

The following letter was submitted to the Australian Financial Review on Friday 5 February 2016.