Business
Professional development: competitive advantage
What part does competitive advantage play in manufacturers' training offerings? And is the channel keen to utilise additional/supplementary options from the industry?
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Business
Opinion: the future is AV as a Service
Managed services and a more IT-literate procurement process are the next steps for AV integrators, says CDEC's Spiros Andreou
Business
AV and experiences: a view from inside the industry
We consider the pros and cons of the new experience-centric approach and find out what those within the industry think of the shift.
People
CDEC appoints Andrew Upton as business development manager
Upton brings almost 10 years of experience to Kent based AV integrator
Case Studies
Coleshill School upgrades main hall and completes projector rollout
The Coleshill School in Warwickshire has had its main hall updated and enhanced with integrators CDEC installing Casio’s new 4K Large Venue Series projector.
Business
What the f*** is GDPR? Here’s what you need to know to stay above the law
New rules around GDPR are fast approaching. Are you ready? Do you fully understand it? Here's a comprehensive guide tailored specifically for the AV...
Ed Tech
CDEC appoints new HEFE business development manager
Jeremy Eustace has joined the HEFE team at CDEC as business development manager. He brings with him 16 years of industry experience focused particularly...
Connectivity
Cybersecurity: port management and encryption levels
In the first part of this cybersecurity feature we revealed the three main areas of security that integrators need to consider to ensure systems...
Connectivity
Cybersecurity: Ask the makers
As we’ve seen, integrators need to make their systems as secure as is reasonably practicable. For the second part of this special report, we...
Case Studies
CDEC futureproofs classrooms with SMART interactive screens
Grange Park Primary School in Stirchley, Telford now includes cutting-edge classrooms following extensive investment in a purpose-built facility. The school has a capacity of...
Case Studies
Major projects: flexibility and planning
Previously we looked at ways those involved in major AV projects can ensure success, before revealing the issues around logistics and a lack of...
Case Studies
Major projects: client proximity and logistics
In the first part of our major AV projects special report, we looked at how those involved can ensure that challenging projects are no...
People
Words of wisdom: Spiros Andreou
This month we have a range of useful tips from the service department of an award-winning integrator. Nothing wrong with theft In my nine...
Business
Industry moves: key appointments and partnerships for March
We reveal the key appointments and new partnership agreements from across the AV industry for March. ASL Intercom welcomes new managing director Manufacturer names...
Technology
Drones – where do UAVs fit into AV?
With the Drone Pavilion about to make another outing at ISE 2017, Ian McMurray canvasses some opinions on where drones have the greatest potential in the...
Business
Project management: ensuring success
Major AV installation projects are complex and wide-ranging, involving a large number of partners and numerous risk factors. How can integrators ensure that projects...
Case Studies
Corporate AV: project management
In the first half of this feature we outlined areas of opportunity for integrators as well as the challenges of trying to gain market...
Case Studies
Corporate AV: opportunities and challenges for integrators
The corporate AV market is an exiting opportunity for integrators – but it can be a challenging one in which to be profitable. Ian...
AV-IT
Network security: fear of the unknown
Previously, we looked at the impact AV/IT convergence has had on network security and how integrators and manufacturers in this space now have to...
AV-IT
Network security: AV/IT convergence
Once upon a time, AV security meant little more than providing a Kensington lock on a projector to ensure it couldn’t be stolen. Now,...
People
CDEC teams expands with the addition of Brett O’Connor
Brett O'Connor joins the AV reseller/integration company working alongside managing director Toni Barnett (pictured)
ISE Daily
Opening Panel Discussion gathers experts to set the IT/AV agenda
The pre-show Opening Panel Discussion, under the theme and title of How Sensors are Bringing AV and IT Together, will assemble a panel of...
ISE Daily
Participants announced for ISE 2016 Opening Panel Discussion
The pre-show Opening Panel Discussion will take place on Monday 8 February, the day before ISE opens. The event will be led by David Rowan,...
Case Studies
Education: the rise of classroom interactivity and collaboration
In the first part of this feature we looked at how the market for the latest AV technology within schools has grown, which has...
Case Studies
Education: what impact is the latest AV technology having in schools?
In the past year or so, some remarkable changes have become apparent in the market for AV technology for primary and secondary schools, as...
Case Studies
Service and support: the role of the manufacturer
Having previously outlined the growing importance of service and support within the AV industry, Ian McMurray looks at the role of the manufacturer in...
Case Studies
Service and support provision within the AV industry
In the IT world, managed services contracts form a significant part of integrators' activities and revenue sources. But to what extent is that success...
Business
Remembering Andy Duckworth (1965-2015)
Paddy Baker remembers CDEC founder and owner Andy Duckworth, who died last week after a short illness.
People
Interview: Toni Barnett and Andy Duckworth, CDEC
Last night CDEC came away with the Best Project Award in the Education category at the InstallAwards. CDEC also hosted a sales conference last month,...
Business
InstallAwards 2015: Education winners
The education category, sponsored by Tech&Learning UK, featured a variety of innovative projects from secondary and higher education and products solving a number of...
Business
InstallAwards finalists: Education Best Project Award
With the InstallAwards just two weeks ago we turn our attention to the Education category and the Best Project Award, which features a variety...
Business
CDEC-Sahara sing-off helps raise nearly £16,000 for Great Ormond Street
Last week's CDEC sales and supplier conference saw the AV integrator and reseller and its partners raise £15,719 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital...
Business
InstallAwards finalists: Team of the Year award
For this year’s InstallAwards, the finalists for Team of the Year have been selected from all six main categories with the shortlist featuring entries...
Business
CDEC launches new Networks division
The AV reseller's new division, CDEC Networks, will provide both wired and wireless networking solutions along with the associated cabinets, switches and fibre optic...
Business
InstallAwards 2015 – flashback to last year’s Education winners
As in 2014, Education will be an important category in this year's InstallAwards so get your entry in now!
Business
CDEC awarded place on £100m university framework
CDEC has been appointed to a £100m framework that will provide the education sector with AV equipment and services over the next four years.