This story has been recounted by Jules, a NSW Paramedic with 23 years of experience, working in many different remote, regional and metro locations. In 2021 I was working in regional NSW when I was called to attend to a forestry worker who was suffering from chest pain. That’s all we knew when we left. […]

We are proud to announce that the team have been awarded the 2022 Leading Edge GroupSupplier of the Year Award. The Leading Edge National Conference was held from the 3rd to the 5th of August 2022 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. The conference brought together members from across all the […]

Sure Signal devices will stop working from 10th December 2021. This means you need to use alternative technology to stay connected, such as the CEL-FI GO (G31). If you rely on this service to stay connected, you’ll need to enable the WiFi Calling service or upgrade your mobile device to access it. WiFi Calling allows […]

CRN Impact Awards 2021 – Distribution Performance Category Winner The CRN Impact Awards celebrate the technology providers delivering outcomes for customer organisations building Australia’s innovation economy for the future. Spanning 11 categories, the awards chart partner success in business transformation, networking solutions, infrastructure, new software and security architectures to name a few. Formal judging to […]

ACCC Investigating Soaring Covid-linked Global Shipping Crisis and Container Costs Freight rates are increasing significantly and have been over the last 12 months due to port shutdowns, limited container availability and manipulation by the shipping lines. Some routes have increased over 300% with Asia to Europe shipping seeing $25,000.00 USD for a 40′ container for […]

We are delighted to announce that we have been named a finalist for the 2021 CRN Impact Awards in the Distribution Performance category. Formal judging to determine the winners begins this week, with a panel of independent industry experts to judge the finalist entries. The CRN Impact Awards span 11 categories and chart success in business […]

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, […]

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 […]