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Cedia announce a series of Tech Summits

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It is fair to say with the pandemic almost wiping out 2020, everyone is keen for face to face contact with colleagues and fellow companies in their sector.  Therefore, it is great news to see Cedia announce the launch of tech summits for 2021.  The events are free and will provide the environment for people [...]read moreCedia announce a series of Tech Summits

Foxstream join Hikvision’s HEOP program

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Hikvision are leading the way in the security market for home and business.  Their recent announcement of Foxstream joining the Hikvision Embedded Open Platform (HEOP) program for the Foxintruder edge-based intrustion detection solution – this is now available for the Hikvision range of DS-2TD2137/VP thermal cameras. This news will be welcomed by installers – it [...]read moreFoxstream join Hikvision’s HEOP program

Hire, buy or lease a van?

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Most of our members have at least one van and we often get asked for the best advise on the best way to source a van for their business.  There is not one hard and fast solution, but this article covers some areas for consideration. Quite often the decision can come down to the availability [...]read moreHire, buy or lease a van?

New range of integration drivers for ELAN home control from Nortek Control

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ELAN have always been at the forefront of working in collaboration with leading industry manufacturers and partners to ensure that their suite of products are always developing and offering the best solutions in the market. Nortek Controls have just announced the launch of a menu of new integration drivers for ELAN whole-house control solutions.  They [...]read moreNew range of integration drivers for ELAN home control from Nortek Control

Turning your old photos into digital ones



All of us will have at least one box full of old photos – treasure pictures which show a family history, memorable moments and keepsakes of a life gone by.  Quite often they are stuck in the loft or garage, waiting to be dug out.  Why not turn those precious photos into digital ones – it makes it easier to show them to family and friends and keeps them safe from decay, being lost or damaged.

Here are some tips to turning your old photos digital to help you through the process. [...]

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Digital UK – TV Channel Changes 1st April 2021

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The following channel changes have taken place on Thursday 1st April: Please be advised that a retune will be required to view new channels and to see the channels listed with their new names. Any changes to the above will be reflected within our service updates.

Why do you need Public Liability Insurance

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As a trade-based organisation, we ask our members to evidence that they have public liability insurance in place – but here is why it is so important for your business. Public liability insurance is an important cover for most businesses to protect you from claims made against you by clients or the public.  It is [...]read moreWhy do you need Public Liability Insurance

Blustream Webinars

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Blustream have always been at the forefront of product innovation and development and have always supported with training  – ensuring a full understanding of their products and how to install and use them to the best advantage. Any training has been a challenge during the pandemic but that hasn’t phased Blustream who have been driving [...]read moreBlustream Webinars

Smart Lighting doesn’t just to have to be for indoors

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As we head to the summer we long for the light nights where we can sit outdoors and enjoy the warmer summer evenings.  Indoors we are all using smarter lighting, but you can enhance your garden with smart lighting and create some great affects and whilst hopefully being able to entertain friends and family – lighting means you can enjoy your summer nights for longer. [...]

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Should you insure your gadget separately to your home insurance?



As we increase the number of gadgets we have, this is now a very valid question to be asking yourself and important to check. There is nothing worse than attempting to make a claim to find out that you are not as covered as you thought, especially if its your favourite gadget. [...]

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