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The SA grid – the beginning is now

In world where AI and Machine Learning have moved beyond Sci-Fi, one would expect that basic services would utilise the benefits that come with advanced technologies.

26 July 2022

Why you should transition to SF6-free with pure air

Switchgear is everywhere. It is an essential component of the electrical grid, industrial applications, and large buildings.  It would be safe to say there are millions of switchgear products installed across the globe, and of many of these use sulphur hexafluorides (SF6) as an insulating and breaking medium.

22 July 2022

Sustainability: the brand and value game changer

Today there are number of differentiators that help businesses strengthen their brand image particularly as we emerge from the pandemic. One differentiator is sustainability and its resultant value – not only will it attract tenants and guests but also maximise asset value and revenue by helping to control operating costs.

18 July 2022

Efficiency before sustainability

Efficiency comes in many forms. In the case of building owners, efficiency is often realised by a building management system (BMS).  With a BMS a myriad of efficiency options is available such as the intelligent control of HVAC systems and lighting.

14 July 2022

Control what you can through system availability and reliability

Power and equipment reliability is paramount in most industries and can severely impact productivity, production, and revenue.  The cost of downtime largely depends on the type of organisation; a study by research group Ponemon estimates that healthcare facilities can lose millions, in a matter of hours, which also directly impacts...

13 July 2022

Leveraging IoT with Prefabricated Edge Datacentres

With many organisations moving from a centralised approach to data management towards a more distributed model, IoT-generated data is moving closer to the edge and with it the emergence prefabricated datacentres, often modular in design.

5 July 2022