Lisa Hartill has joined CDI Group in June 2017, as Group Financial Controller.
With an enviable track record working for a large blue-chip and a prestigious firm of auditors for some 20 years, Lisa is now keen to get to business supporting CDI Group, the UK’s leading data cabling specialists.
Chris Jones
The latest CDI person to achieve an industry-specific qualification is Chris Jones. Business director Chris, decided to take the Certified Telecommunications Project Management (CTPM®) credential and qualification as the fore-runner to the CDI team of project managers.
Just a few weeks ago we all watched news stories about the cyber attacks on the NHS. The media focused on teaching the general public about online security – but little was said about helping businesses to be safe. What are the top ten tips for digital safety for commercial organisations?
CDI Group chose the iconic Birmingham Library to host its glittering 30th year celebration in April this year. The sparkling event, with
Birmingham Library, built 2013, cabled by CDI Group
live band, two magicians and comedian, was to mark thirty successful years in business.
lite Prince2 team at CDI Group.Lauren Jones, has joined the elite members of the CDI Group project team, with her Prince2 qualification.
“I was determined to pass this qualification because it’s so appropriate to my job and to furthering my career. At CDI Group, we deal with top government and private sector clients, and we already work to these exacting standards, so it made sense to take the qualification.”
It may seem like wiring and cabling are a thing of the past, after all wifi and mobile technologies are popular and ubiquitous. Bandwidths and speeds are increasing all the time. Our wire-free future is surely just around the corner…?
OM5 and Powered Fibre Cabling are both key offerings from CDI Group.
Powered Fibre Cabling:
Introduced by CommScope in January 2016, CDI Group now has a number of live installations where either of the following situations prevail:
1) an external long-distance requirement for both power and data. For example, at airports and external carparks, to power and serve perimeter security cameras. These installations would normally have required both power and data cabling, however the Powered Fibre Cabling option means that one hybrid cable, served by a POE (Power Over Ethernet) box, can be installed with distances of up to 300m (x30 that of CAT 5).
In a recent article by Phil Sorsky Global Head of Service Providers, CommScope*, he cites that connectivity could be the difference between success and failure, particularly for SMEs.
When it comes to 4G and telecom network access, the disparity between London and the rest of the UK, is staggering. Sorsky said: “The research found that, while mobile users in London can access 4G nearly 70 per cent of the time, there are significant disparities across the rest of the UK. Indeed, mobile users in Wales can only connect to 4G services on 35 per cent of occasions.”(1)
As published in the Birmingham Post, with full transcription below.
Birmingham Post, January 2017. Used here with kind permission of the Birmingham Post.
Full article text reads:
Q: What do the Birmingham Library, John Lewis Birmingham Department Store and the Mailbox all have in common?
Wifi is growing but it comes with hidden risks. Here’s our quick guide to managing wifi risk and getting the most out of the opportunities:
CDI Group, the UK’s leading network installation company, predicts their wifi business will grow by at least 300% in 2017.
CDI Group are seeking an experienced AV Sales professional to work within CDI AVSYS our Audio Visual company. The right candidate must have experience in the world of Audio Visual Custom Design & Installations.
CDI Group have been selected by the Trust for a 3 year Cabling Contract to maintain the structured cabling network and the installation of additional copper and fibre cabling and associated small power across the Trust Sites as demand requires.
CDI Group is pleased to announce the award of a minimum 3 years framework contract to furnish Birmingham City Councils Network Cabling requirements; this will entail maintaining the existing infrastructure as well as providing new ones.
BIRMINGHAM-based data network, cabling and communications supplier CDI Group has expanded its security division with a new acquisition.
The group has taken over city rival Discovery Cabling Solutions in an undisclosed deal.