Clipsal by Schneider Electric will be launching an exciting new product at a series of events happening around Australia on Tuesday 5 February.

The number of homes and businesses using the National Broadband Network increased from 13,600 in June 2012 to 34,500 at the end of December 2012, according to year-end figures released today by NBN Co.

On 11 January 2013, Repelec (Aust) announced the acquisition of Housewatch from Home & Safety Australia Pty Ltd.

Whether for entertainment, convenience, or enhancing productivity, media tablets continue to take the market by storm. According to market intelligence firm ABI Research, an estimated 145 million tablet devices will ship worldwide in 2013. A combination of new market entrants, more affordable choices for consumers, and increased adoption by business audiences will support the growth.

Kramer Electronics has announced that its new line of HDBaseT range extenders is compatible with the Panasonic Digital Link line of projectors.

Amber Technology, Australia’s leading independent distributor of consumer electronics, has ceased distribution of the Meridian brand, effective as of 15 January 2013.

LeisureTech Electronics has announced the appointment of QualiFi Pty Ltd as the Australian distributor for Forté Electronics' range of products, which includes its A‐BUS multi‐room audio as well as its well known low loss speaker cable and infrared range.

Clipsal C-Bus can be programmed to do some impressive things, but often the most spectacular functions are unseen - such is the case with a project recently completed by Club Clipsal member Rene Strehler from Swiss Precision Pty Ltd in Surry Hills.

NBN Co slightly exceeded its target to have construction commenced or completed in areas covering 758,000 premises before the end of 2012. The total number of premises in areas where construction had commenced or completed was 784,592 by year end.

Located in Surround Sounds’ Nedlands showroom, the new Lifestyle Technology Centre is a collective of inspirational concepts, ideas and products that hinge around modern living.