Business
Meeting room AV: essentials and emerging technologies
The meeting room or huddle space is a cornerstone of today’s pro-install industry. But which AV elements are indispensable to the creation of a...
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Business
Education: one step ahead
In the first part of this feature we considered whether the current education technology framework is helping primary and secondary schools thrive or survive....
Business
Education: freedom to teach
Budget challenges notwithstanding, many primary and secondary schools are investing in technologies that can facilitate new methods of teaching, writes David Davies
Business
Budgets: circumnavigating price sensitivity
Having previously looked at the level of competition there is for tenders, before revealing the unrealistic price expectations clients often have. Ian McMurray concludes...
Business
Budgets: hidden added value
"In the UK, the role of the AV Integrator isn’t regarded as a highly skilled profession"
Business
Budgets: little margin for error
It can sometimes seem that customers know the price of everything, but the value of nothing. Ian McMurray looks at the challenges this presents...
Technology
AV security: achieving balance
“Well-known threats are easy to defend against; protecting your network against unknown threats is challenging”
Ed Tech
AVoIP: A quiet revolution in education
AV over IP is having a big impact on learning institutions across the globe. Richard Doughty finds out how it’s improving multiple aspects of...
Technology
AV security: the new imperative for success
Increasingly, it seems, when they’re selecting AV vendors, end user concerns are migrating first and foremost towards ensuring the integrity of their network and...
Technology
Conference venues: balancing simplicity and flexibility
Having previously detailed how conference venues are increasing technology spend, before revealing the elements providers need to consider to match the right device with...
Business
Meet your integrator: CDEC
Toni Moss, managing director of UK-based CDEC, talks about navigating the changing education sector and the technologies that are currently making an impact. Tell...
Technology
Conference venues: matching device and purpose
In the first part of this conference venues feature we revealed how centres are increasing technology spend and leveraging displays of all types to...
Technology
Conference venues: image is (nearly) everything
If the last conference you went to was characterised by on-screen images you could hardly see, things are changing rapidly, as Ian McMurray finds...
Technology
XR: creating new opportunities for AV
Previously we looked into the terminology of XR and asked whether it's a help or hinderance, while also highlighting the potential opportunities AR, MR...
Technology
XR: to be, or not to be?
New technologies are emerging that combine, in varying degrees, the real world with the virtual world. Ian McMurray asks to what extent the AV...
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?
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)