CEDIA has released its Recommended Wiring Guidelines document to bring clarity on the types of cabling infrastructure necessary to support the technology typically required for the modern home.

HAI by Leviton has announced that president Jay McLellan has been named chairman of the executive board of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). In his newly appointed role, Mr. McLellan will oversee the strategic direction of the CEA, the nation’s preeminent trade association representing more than 2,000 consumer electronics and technology companies.

On the eve of the world’s largest annual technology event, the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Sony has highlighted the key technology trends we will see in Australia over the coming 12 months.

GreenPeak Technologies, a leading Smart Home RF-communication semiconductor company, today announced its support for the ZigBee PRO Green Power feature, which adds support for energy harvesting and battery-free applications as part of the ZigBee 2012 standard. GreenPeak also announces achieving ZigBee Certified and Golden Unit status for its Green Power product.

Expanding its offering on the VIERA Connect platform, Panasonic has announced a partnership with SBS to offer an on demand service on selected Smart VIERA TVs.

Fingi Inc. of the USA has appointed mySmartCTI as the exclusive Australian distributor of its mobile platform which enables hotel guests to use their smartphones to operate in-room controls and entertainment, access guest services and communicate with hotel staff.

Social Firms Australia executive director Caroline Crosse and MRI managing director Will Le Messurier has announced a partnership that will divert electronic waste from land fill and create employment for people with a disability.

Not one to rest on its laurels, this West Australian custom installation business in WA has launched a redevelopment and expansion of its Nedlands showroom, with an exciting event launch to match.

Schneider Electric, a global energy management specialist, has restructured by uniting its Clipsal and Power businesses to create a new Clipsal and Schneider Electric Partner Business unit. The union will see the two brands work together to leverage the other’s strengths.

Broken Hill in the far west of New South Wales has been selected as the location for an NBN satellite ground station that will play a crucial role in providing Australians in isolated areas with access to fast broadband.