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Message From The Editor
Are you tolerant of cybersecurity risks?
Because technological advances may often have their drawbacks, we continue here our 2-part article on cybersecurity in lighting. Luminaires can be used to transmit a lot of data, but be aware that these data can be attacked. Read eight tips for keeping your systems secure. Also in this issue, more on security with a research report from the industrial Internet Consortium, which has published a guide for professionals on assessing the maturity of IoT security systems. To get a sense of the technologies we anticipate in the future, read our report from the ABB Customer World Conference. Good reading!
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Human Resources
EHRC Workforce in Motion Report: 20,500 New Workers Needed Before 2022
In a recent interview, Electricity Human Resources Canada CEO Michelle Branigan said the need for workers in Canada's electricity industry is "extremely critical." The industry directly employs almost 107,000 people, but less than 1 in 20 is aged 25 or under, only 1 in 4 is a woman, and just over 1 in 10 is from a visbile minority. These statistics are from EHRC's Workforce in Motion, a labour market intelligence research initiative for the years 2017-2022.
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LED Technology & Cybersecurity
Eight Tips for Lighting Cybersecurity, Part 2
By Craig DiLouie
Connectivity enables LED lighting to offer revolutionary new capabilities and value for occupants, cost reductions, quality lighting, and business process improvement. By networking luminaires and lighting control points in a centralized architecture, the lighting system becomes programmable and able to generate data. However, it can also impose data privacy and security risks. Part 1 of this article explored the nature of the risks, and what manufacturers are doing. Here in Part 2: eight tips on how you can help your clients manage the risks.
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Peers & Profiles
Respecting the Skilled Trades with Andrew Smith of Leslie & Palmer
By Blake Marchand
At just 29, Andrew Smith is already a 10-year veteran of the electrical industry, working as a foreman for Leslie & Palmer Electrical Contractors in Ajax, Ontario. Beginning with the family-owned company as an apprentice, Smith has recently taken on more of a leadership role. Now 10 years into his career, "it feels like it's been a few days." Coming out of high school Smith was leaning towards a career in graphic design, but had a hard time figuring out what he wanted to do. When his father brought home a union career pamphlet, Smith thought a future in the electrical industry could be intriguing.
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White Paper
Industrial Internet Consortium Announces Practitioner's Guide for Assessing the Maturity of IoT System Security
The Industrial Internet Consortium, now incorporating OpenFog, has released the Security Maturity Model (SMM) Practitioner's Guide, which provides detailed actionable guidance enabling IoT stakeholders to assess and manage the security maturity of IoT systems. Along with the publication of the SMM Practitioner's Guide is an update to the IoT SMM: Description and Intended Use White Paper, which provides an introduction to the concepts and approach of the SMM…
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Survey Says
Average Electrical Forman's Pay by City
Median pay for an electrical foreman working in Edmonton is $21,000 above the national median salary of $90,000.
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Product Focus
ILSCO's Taskmaster Tools: Harder Working, Easier to Use
Ultra-durable ILSCO TaskMaster cutters, crimpers and pumps are precisely engineered — and rigorously tested — to endure gruelling use and harsh environments while delivering the power, speed, efficiency and ergonomics that make any job faster and easier.
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Ultra RT4 and RT4 Gimbal LED from Sylvania
The Sylvania UltraA RT4 unit is a four-inch LED recessed downlight kit creating high performing white light that is optimized for new construction and retrofit applications. Installation is done quickly and easily in most standard four-inch insulated ceiling (IC), airtight and non-IC housings. The adjustable gimbal features a smooth travel from nadir to a 35° tilt, making it suitable for slanted ceilings and wall wash.
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Ecofitt 4 Outlet Advanced PowerTap, 2160 Joules with Coax and RJ45 Surge Protection
The Ecofitt 4 Outlet Advanced PowerTap, 2160 joules with coax and RJ45 surge protection, provides premium surge protection for a PC or TV setup. It plugs into a standard power receptacle and reduces vampire power of peripheral devices. The product senses when a control device (typically a TV or PC) is on or off/standby and then switches on/off selected outlets. It's easy to install and requires no software or configuration.
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NJZ HazLoc LED Luminaire Warrior Series
NJZ Lighting's Warrior LED for hazardous locations is UL 844 listed for hazardous area lights, and features high luminous efficacy up to 150 Lm/W, instant illumination and restrike (no warm-up time required), safe and reliable heat transfer offering a T-rating of T4A (CID2) / T5 (CIID1), and shock and vibration resistant durable LEDs with solderless board connection.
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Intellimeter Offers a Proven Multi-Function Meter to drive Energy Savings
The i-meter MF3 is a 3-element meter, compared to the i-meter MF6 which is two element meter. The i-meter MF6 provides 1 extra 3-element meter in the same enclosure. This allows for the monitoring of Volts, Amps, KiloWatts, power factor, frequency and harmonics [V, I, kW, kVA, PF, Hz, THD (V/I)], of 2 meters in 1.
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Meteor Lighting Duo 4 and Duo 6 Introduce Up and Downlight Luminaire
With a unique high lumen power suspension system, the Duo series is an elegant, cable-free and aesthetic up and downlight solution. With a seamless connector and hidden signal wire, this luminaire seamlessly blends into your clients' environment and space. Duo gives perfect optics with intuitive design, making it a decorative element that adds a touch of class.
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