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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...