Tag: Industry news
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Victorian Government trial achieves world’s first use of a smart grid to manage electric car charging
A world-first Victorian Department of Transport trial has found that drivers can halve their electric vehicle (EV) charging costs and utilities can optimise their network performance ... -
Fujitsu General appoints national dealer and commercial manager
Adam Callender has joined the team at Fujitsu General as national dealer and commercial manager. -
ABB demonstrates technology to power flash charging electric bus in 15 seconds
No overhead lines and ultrafast charging times at selected bus stops enables new opportunities for next generation silent, flexible, zero-emissions urban mass transportation. -
Average WorkCover premium cut 7.5%
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and finance and services minister Greg Pearce have announced 167,000 employers will benefit from an average reduction to WorkCover premiums of 7.5%, ... -
Westpac aims to get 100,000 small businesses online
Westpac has committed to getting 100,000 Australian small businesses online as the Bank launches “Ready for Business”, a joint initiative with MYOB developed to provide a ... -
Invitbox celebrates a new era with paperless billing in Australia
Invitbox, an Australian start-up that has developed the world’s first cloud-based data-extraction solution for paper bills, celebrated its first year anniversary with the acquisition of 600 ... -
Dramatic drop in apprentice electricians
NECA chief executive James Tinslay is very concerned at the drop in electrical apprenticeships currently being offered. -
New Trade Apprentice Program to generate 20 apprenticeships/traineeships in two years
Programmed, one of Australia’s leading workplace solutions companies, has formed a two-year partnership with not for profit-for-profit organisation Whitelion, creating a Trade Apprentice Program for young ... -
Accidents are not the only cause of workplace related casualties
More and more, the issue of work related stress is being talked about and with good reason. A recent Lifeline survey showed that nearly 90% of ... -
Enphase Energy hires Russell French to drive Australian expansion
Enphase Energy, Inc. has hired Russell French to spearhead the company’s expansion in Australia. Mr. French officially took the reins in March following the Australian introduction ...