Competition for environmental electronic design
18 May, 2007
A major international design competition called Live Edge — Electronic Design for the Global Environment has been launched by Premier Farnell, global distributor of electronic components.
Name change for Treotham
02 May, 2007
Energy chain, power and cable and polymer bearing specialist, Treotham Trading has changed its name to Treotham Automation to reflect its growing influence in this sector.
Web tool and search engine to service worldwide electronics industry
21 February, 2007
TechWire International has announced the availability of eeNewsFeed.com, a single source for the latest news and developments in the worldwide electronics industry.
Company renamed
21 February, 2007
ERNI Elektroapparate GmbH has changed its name to ERNI Electronics GmbH, affirming its global presence and product portfolio for the international market.
Three-year research agreement
15 February, 2007
National ICT Australia (NICTA) and Ericsson have announced a three-year umbrella agreement for research into next-generation mobile networks to develop technology that will optimise connectivity for the user. The agreement is with Ericsson’s global research arm and is initially valued at AU$2.7 million with scope for expansion.
The green data centre
09 February, 2007
The green revolution has finally hit the IT community. And whether such solutions are being implemented due to legislation, commercial reasons or a genuine concern for the environment, change is afoot
Company splits
10 January, 2007
As the result of a detailed strategic review of the various business units within the company, Crisp Technologies has decided to split into two separate organisations to better focus on specific business areas.
ZigBee distributor appointed
24 November, 2006
Glyn High-Tech Distribution has been appointed as a distributor of ZigBee wireless solutions provider Jennic for Australia and New Zealand.
Avnet partner
21 November, 2006
Zilker Labs has signed an agreement with Avnet to support Zilker’s business throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including major markets such as Korea, Taiwan, China and Hong King. Zilker Labs also has an Asian subsidiary, Zilker Labs Asia, Ltd, based in Hong Kong, that supports users throughout Asia.
Australian distributor appointed for industrial connectors range
14 November, 2006
Soanar and Soanar Plus have become distributors of LTW Technology’s range of industrial connectors in Australia.
Embedded Logic Solutions appointed as distributor
07 November, 2006
Embedded Logic Solutions has announced that it is the Australian distributor for Wind River in the non-aerospace and defence market.
Australian Defence contract awarded to New Zealand company
17 October, 2006
A contract to design and develop a component device for a highly advanced, mobile secure communications system, has been awarded to Christchurch-based, Bluewater Systems.
NECA engaging support from industry
29 September, 2006
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has introduced an associate member program, sponsorship initiative that will provide opportunities for all levels of the electrical and communications industry to engage with the association.
Is the internet good for our environment?
06 September, 2006 by David Parsons, Associate Head, Faculty of Engineering & Surveying, USQ | Supplied by: http://www.usq.edu.au
It is normally assumed that computers and the internet are good things for the environment because of all the efficiencies they bring to industry and individuals. But is there really an environmental improvement?
Nuhertz distributor appointed
04 September, 2006
Cutter Electronics has been appointed the Australian and New Zealand representative for Nuhertz Technologies.

