Background A cold chain is a low temperature-controlled supply chain network that ensures the food, beverages, medication, and volatile chemicals are still safe to use after they reach the consumers. To do this right, the temperature is a profoundly vital factor. Bacteria grows quickly and could taint consumable goods if the transporters do not keep […]

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, having proper ventilation has become an increasingly important factor in preventing the spread of the virus. Higher levels of CO2 in a building are an indicator of poor ventilation which increases the risk of various health issues including the risk of virus transmission. The biggest contributor to ambient […]

Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world; 70% of it is either arid or semi-arid land. The arid zone is defined as areas which receive an average rainfall of 250mm or less. The semi-arid zone is defined as areas which receive an average rainfall between 250-350mm. 1 Australia’s variable climate means it is […]

The number of IoT and M2M devices used in various industries has grown exponentially over recent years. Whether it is the location of a fleet of trucks, controlling the course of a combine harvester on a farm or connecting a network of smart water and electricity meters in a city; each of these units requires […]

Known in the industry as NB-IoT and Cat-M1, these technologies leverage the existing 4G mobile network infrastructure to connect low power devices in mass volume, which transmit small quantities of data. 4G cellular data has great potential for IoT projects to enable remote data transmission of sensor data. Both NB-IoT and Cat-M1 work collaboratively to […]

With the recent development of the myinsight.io Connectivity Module, the myinsight.io system is revolutionising the way Australia does business. The complex, dedicated connectivity module was designed and built by Powertec and permits seamless connectivity to enable transmission of data. The collected sensor data is then forwarded via LoRaWAN, WiFi, SigFox or NB-IoT/Cat M1 to the […]

Powertec’s IoT Connectivity Module has been the driving factor behind the recognition of Powertec as a finalist in the communications industry’s premier awards for excellence, the ACOMM. The winners will be announced at the upcoming gala industry event in Sydney on 15 August 2019. The ACOMM awards aim to showcase talent from across the communications […]

For the third time this year, Powertec’s IoT solutions have been recognised – with our most recent achievement as a finalist for the upcoming Australian IoT Awards. The 2019 Australian IoT Awards evening, hosted by IoT Hub, is a celebration of the increasingly connected world and the possibilities it creates for business, government and individuals. The […]

Powertec’s IoT division, myinsight.io has earned the title of Evolving Innovator at the recent CRN IMPACT Awards for our connectivity module. Below is the article published by CRN, please read through: The internet of things is still in its nascent stages, which has fragmented the market and alienated potential adopters, according to Queensland-based Powertec Telecommunications. […]

Powertec Telecommunications have commenced production of the myinsight.io IoT connectivity module; a complex, dedicated processor designed and built by Powertec and permits the seamless transmission of data. The collected sensor data is then forwarded via LoRaWAN, WiFi, SigFox or NB-IoT/Cat M1 to the myinsight.io dashboard. This combined with its capability to connect to just about […]

Geoff Carroll, Powertec’s Head of Technical Department will be presenting some of Powertec’s recent work at the Brisbane GFIA Expo. Powertec’s cutting edge myinsight.io eco system is a full service offering for Internet of Everything requirements specialising in the agricultural industry. We have a number of working models and projects currently in operation at farms around Australia.