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 […]

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 highly reliable, ruggedised remotely managed cellular repeater solution, the CEL-FI GO RMOE. The evolution of technology in the Agricultural sector has seen an ever-increasing demand for industrial devices to be connected, farmers can now use their smartphones to remotely monitor their equipment, crops and livestock. Technology promises improved productivity, quality and yield, enhanced sustainability, reduced wastage and the ability […]

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 […]

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 […]