Following on from our notification last week of a COVID related incident at the TNT depot in Erskine Park, NSW, we wanted to share an update with you on how this is progressing. TNT has provided further information this morning that they have re-opened the Erskine Park depot; however, they will not be completing any […]

Shipping Update TNT Erskine Park NSW Depot COVID Case We have been informed that there has been a positive case in the Erskine depot today, the depot has been shut for a deep clean and contract tracing to be completed. No collections or deliveries are going to take place if serviced out of Erskine Park hence […]

Global media coverage surrounding COVID-19 outbreaks provide us with valuable and often detailed information around public health and the initiatives to curtail the spread of the virus. We wish to add our commentary around the current impact we are observing in the global supply chain through the representation of our client’s interests around the world. […]

What is Power over Ethernet (PoE)? Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the process of sending electrical power and data over copper wire. The combination of data transmission along with power supplying hardware onto the same RJ45 Ethernet connector allows for the transmission of power over the network cabling. PoE networks can source power at the […]

Our partners Digital Matter have won the 2021 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award by IoT Evolution World for their latest indoor/outdoor battery-powered asset tracking solution, the Yabby Edge. The award recognises the best and most innovative products and solutions powering the Internet of Things. Available in Cellular LTE-M / NB-IoT or LoRaWAN® versions, the […]

Wireless networks let you connect all sorts of devices in your home — not just computers, but also printers, smartphones and tablet computers, storage servers, audio components, and even your television. Wireless networking isn’t hard to do, but it’s even easier when you have an idea of what all the acronyms and jargon mean, what your technology […]

Many factors contribute to the growth, productivity and quality of crops, but water supply is perhaps the most vital one. Soil moisture deficiency will lead to a reduction in growth and longer production times, while over-irrigation will cause water waste and damage to crops. So farmers need a smart irrigation system that implements smart irrigation […]

SUMMARY At the beginning of 2019, the design of the Underwater Visual Observation System NOUS was born. The IoT underwater system was installed at the ancient shipwreck of Peristera, at Alonissos island, Northern Sporades. For the first time in the world, it enabled continuous monitoring of an underwater museum. As a breakthrough in underwater surveillance, […]

Telstra in collaboration with Ericsson announced the successful completion of a 5G Standalone (5G SA) data call (113 km) from a Telstra commercial mobile site in Gippsland, Victoria.  The 5G Standalone (SA) call was achieved using Telstra’s 850 MHz spectrum and Ericsson’s latest commercial 5G SA network software and when deployed, will enable Telstra to […]

Powertec COVID supply chain update – What we are observing: Demand: Delay in production and fulfilment of orders nationally has been a common theme amongst our wide and varied client base. Demand remains robust. Unprecedented pricing and shipping delays are now major issues that may curb global demand. Rates are tipped to reach USD$20K for […]

What is an IP rating? The term IP rating stands for Ingress Protection mark, which is sometimes referred to synonymously as an International Protection mark. An IP rating is usually a two-digit grading system that’s applied to the enclosure of a mechanical or electrical item, giving users a clear indication of the item’s resistance to […]

The global pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of shipping since the outbreak of COVID in 2019. The Global Shipping Industry continues to battle against some of the most challenging market conditions ever faced, with few signs of normality returning any time soon. Unprecedented congestion, delays, space availability, equipment shortages, port disruptions and vessel port […]