Managers pressured to do 'more with less'
06 May, 2009
Symantec has released the findings of its 2008 state of the data centre report that finds data centre managers caught between two conflicting goals — more demanding user expectations and higher levels of performance, yet reducing costs.
Altronic 2008–2009 product catalogue
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty Ltd
Altronic has released its 2008–2009 catalogue. With over 8000 products, this 340-page publication is claimed as the company’s best ever.
Emerson Network Power catalogue
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty Ltd
Emerson Network Power has published a 2008 shortform catalogue that covers all standard Astec and Artesyn power conversion products.
Converter databook
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Nu Horizons Electronics Asia Pty Ltd
Murata Power Solutions has introduced a DC/DC converter databook. The 36-page colour catalogue provides technical data on the company’s range of isolated, point-of-load, bus converter, processor support and memory support DC/DC converters.
Aid for US broadband
14 April, 2009
Berkeley Varitronics, EDX Wireless, DoceoTech and EGS Technologies are collaborating to develop a package to help the rural broadband build-out that is part of the American stimulus package to provide broadband access to the rural and underserved areas throughout the US.
Mouser and Elprotronic's distribution agreement
08 April, 2009
Mouser Electronics has signed a distribution agreement with Elprotronic, a full custom design, prototype and consulting service with an emphasis on programmable MCUs from Texas Instruments.
Microdrive book
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd
A book titled Selection of High Precision Microdrives has been released by maxon.
Thermography guide
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
Flir Systems has published a free 28-page guide to IR thermography useful for both the experienced and novice user.
Solar acquisition
02 April, 2009
National Semiconductor has acquired Act Solar, a privately held solar energy company that provides power organisation solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar installations.
Testing recognition
01 April, 2009
EMC Technologies' Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane laboratories have been appointed by TÜV Rheinland as recognised test laboratories.
Full range catalogue
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Samtec ANZ
Samtec has released its F-209 catalogue, reformatted for easier access to applications, specifications and ordering information for micro board-to-board, high-speed cable assembly, panel and I/O, rugged, power and custom high-speed transmission line solutions.
Sensor deal
31 March, 2009
Digi-Key Corporation and Bosch Sensortec have entered into a global agreement to distribute Sensortec acceleration and pressure sensors and its BMP085 baromateric pressure sensor.
LED licence agreement
30 March, 2009
Osram (Germany) has extended its existing licence with Everlight Electronics of Taiwan, about manufacturing and sales of white and coloured LEDs with conversion technology for all applications.
Filters merger
26 March, 2009
Schaffner has bought Betec-Engineering, specialists in developing and distributing active harmonic filters.
Sign of the times
24 March, 2009
SpinetiX has appointed Amber Technology as the distributor for a suite of digital signage hardware and software solutions in Australia and New Zealand.


