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VAT deferral Government Scheme

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If you deferred your VAT payment due to Covid pandemic between the 20 March and 30 June 2020 it is important to understand your options if you have not yet paid the outstanding payment – this the update from Government issued on the 14th April 2021. You have three options: – pay the deferred VAT [...]read moreVAT deferral Government Scheme

Spark 2021 by Sony

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Companies are always looking for ways to better engage with their customers and this has never been as important as it is now due to the pandemic.  Sony have launched a new immersive event which with the great use of their technology allows customers to virtually experience Sony’s Pro AV and IT products and solutions [...]read moreSpark 2021 by Sony

ISE 2021

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The pandemic has affected every industry and every sector and the one thing that has been missed over the past 12 months is face to face contact, whether this is meetings, training, exhibitions or any opportunity to get together and discuss business. As we take the journey through 2021, we are seeing more and more [...]read moreISE 2021

Antiference launches new HDMI extender

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Leading manufacturers Antiference have launched their new HDMI extender – designed to extend a 4k HDMI source up to 70 metres with an autoscaling function on the receiver unit. A great addition to their already great range the new extender provides:- 4k HDMI loop through on transmitter Audio output selector (HDMI or S/PDIF) on receiver [...]read moreAntiference launches new HDMI extender

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

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