Thought Leadership
Exclusive: Striving to make a difference
Strive AV is celebrating a full year since changing its name from CDEC. The change signals a new ethos for the pro AV integrator,...
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People
Installation magazine’s inaugural Pro AV Watch List 2021
In the first ever Pro AV Watch List – a natural evolution of last year's Pro AV Power 20 – we wanted to bring...
Special report
Full Outlook tech report now available to download
New free-to-download annual publication available in its entirety
Installation magazine
Installation unveils its new Pro AV Technology Outlook report
First part of our annual publication – corporate – is now available to download for free
ISE
Exclusive: CDEC managing director on ISE’s handling of Covid-19
This year’s ISE was always going to be a tricky event. Scheduled for February as usual, and then moved to June, Covid-19 put the...
ISE
Tricky decisions in difficult times
The global pandemic has impacted all sectors of the AV industry, perhaps no more so than exhibitions and live events. So it was perhaps...
Ed Tech
AV’s role in the post-Covid education sector
We talk to some industry movers and shakers about the importance of AV in education, following the dramatic changes 2020 wrought
Events & Production
CDEC launches live streaming division
CDEC Live has been created in response to customer requests and the growth in hybrid and online events
Ed Tech
CDEC rolls out site survey tool for classrooms
The online service simplifies the survey process while removing the need for site visits
AV-IT
Cybersecurity: the never-ending war?
A series of major security violations during the last few years have undoubtedly raised awareness of cyber threats. But are companies and educational institutions,...
Collaboration
Education: Digital academic journey
“Distance learning is often driven by student demand with students preferring to undertake professional qualifications as they work”
Collaboration
Education: New levels of capability
“The capability for BYOD connection is pretty much a standard now in the spaces we design and install for higher education”
Collaboration
Education: Connected learning
Educational establishments have long been significant investors in AV solutions – and, finds Ian McMurray, another round of investment seems to be taking place...
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...
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...