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Hi folks, So as my title says - What do you look for in an IT supplier? I've worked with Education for the last 8-9 years at a different reseller and I was always told how to interact with people and told how to do things. Me personally, I have always been a fan of "if you don't ask, you don't get" I'd like to say over the last near decade I've done well but ultimately I would like to change how I do things. I'm keen to get your point of view on these things. Otherwise I'll never understand and I'm not happy with that. TIA

Hiya, I need to order some batteries for some laptops and just wondered if anyone could recommend any suppliers that you have used? Could do with someone that will invoice us as well rather than having to pay by credit card. Many Thanks Tom

Morning fellow geeklings, does anyone know of a reliable supplier where I might be able to find touchscreen replacements for Acer Chromebooks? Thanks.

Hi all, Does anyone have any recommendations for any companies for promotional videos? You know the usual, bit of drone, sweeping shots of students doing 'exciting' experiments etc etc. Thanks

I am looking for somewhere that can supply USB-C chargers (45W) for the above netbooks. Can anywhere recommend a supplier? I am really having trouble finding somewhere that doesn't charge over the odds. Also, looking at a potential for a new supplier of the netbooks themselves too. Looking at around 230 of them for our 1 to 1 device program. Current model is N20Q14

Hi all Not sure if this is the right space for this question, move it if needs be. I am looking at putting in an order for some new bulbs for promethean prm 30 projectors, i have several quites but am unsure of how good the suppliers are. Do any of you have experience with the following companies? JP-UK Lamp-bulbs uk just projector lamps if so could you say why they are good/bad.

Hi All, Would anyone be able to recommend an AV installer for the London area? We have a new build project at a school (about 15 classroom/T&L areas) and I am looking for suppliers to tender for the AV work (IWBs/Projectors/Digital Signage etc). I already have 2 recommendations but could do with one more from people in the know... Many thanks in advance.

Morning my fellow edugeekers. You all getting as much snow as us? :-) I am trying to find where I can buy replacement keyboards for a notebook (Compaq Mini 311) and laptop (Compaq Presario CQ61) but I am really struggling to find a place to buy which isn't ebay (not allowed :-( ) Where do you all get them from? Thanks a lot. SamanthaJane

Hi all I've been asked to commission a new Mac suite on a budget and as I understand it Mosyle is popular and we already have iPads on the free tier. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reseller? I saw a list on another thread so I went to Insight UK but they said they don't supply it and my account manager at BSL said he's going to check if it's something they supply.. Additionally, does anyone know of anywhere that will install and configure it as a service? I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty, but we're already fully committed with other projects this summer.. Thanks!

Cablers are about to embark on another busy period of installations for network managers and schools throughout the South East of England. We've been working with schools for 15 years and have got to the point where we are trusted by some LEA's to do all of their networking, wireless and AV, we are working with academy chains as well as directly for many individual schools both Primary and Secondary. We are an independent company and our solutions are not vendor specific, we will quote and install what we are asked for or we will quote and install what we feel is the best networking, wireless or education technology currently available to fit your budgets. We would like to work with you and can supply hardware only if that's what you need, advice only if that's what your after but we are predominantly an installation partner for schools using education technology across the curriculum. We only use trained and certified in house technicians and engineers and do not sub out our installations. We have developed a reputation for providing friendly service, honest advice that can be trusted, installations of the highest quality, best value and you will never have a problem getting us back to solve issues because customer service is key to our continuing success. As we concentrate on working for schools within our region we don't spread ourselves too thinly and can remain responsive to your needs and support requests. Providing a local service to schools and developing long lasting relationships with the IT people who work in them who have to make tech work. Cablers have a team of different specialists who are here to support network managers and to help deliver their vision of how they want their networks set up and run. We also have lots of experience working with senior leadership teams and head teachers. We know IT in schools is rarely decided by individuals. Why not have a look at social media to see what we are up too. We expect you to do some homework on any company you decide to work with. EdTech on G+ EdTech@CablersLtd on Twitter Cablers Education Technology on Facebook We also have lots of blogs on our website too like this one: Why schools should think before buying IT / AV equipment from the large volume box shifters. Have a great summer and i hope some of you will be tempted to try using Cablers Network & AV Solutions over the next school year. We don't lose many customers we work because we deliver a service schools and network mangers like. I will still be on the forums here along with a couple of my colleagues getting involved with the community and we will be back to sponsor edugeek after the summer. If you need anything EdTech, Network or AV related you could do far worse than giving Cablers an opportunity to provide the services and products you want. This is a list which covers most our products and services: http://www.cablers.co.uk/ Wireless Networks - Network Configuration - Network Reporting - Network Testing - Network Switches - Network Cabling - Fibre Optics - Electrical Installations - BYOD Integration - onBoarder - Web Filtering -MDM - Cloud Services - Tablet Integration - Apple Specialists - Telephone Systems - Support Services - ICT Suites - School Hall Installations - Smartboards - Promethean Boards - Interactive Projectors - Touchscreens -Digital Signage- Video Conferencing - Computer Hardware -