TCNS Blog

Poor audio, bad camera positioning and unreliable connectivity can undermine even an expensive meeting room. We look at the AV mistakes businesses should avoid.

Getting Hybrid Meeting Rooms Right

October 6, 2026

Hybrid meeting room with staff collaborating around a conference table while remote participants join on large wall-mounted video displays.
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Touchless access control can improve hygiene, speed and user experience in busy buildings. We look at where it adds value and what organisations need to consider.

Touchless Access Control

October 6, 2026

Business user operating a touchless access control reader at the entrance to a modern commercial building.
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More organisations are replacing plastic access cards with mobile credentials. We look at the security, convenience and management benefits for modern workplaces.

Mobile Credentials for Access Control

October 6, 2026

Business user presenting a smartphone mobile credential to an office access control reader at a modern commercial entrance.
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Edge or cloud CCTV storage? We compare the options for schools, healthcare sites and commercial estates, including resilience, cost and security.

Edge vs Cloud CCTV Storage: Which Is Right?

October 6, 2026

CCTV system showing local edge video storage connected securely to cloud-based monitoring and remote video access
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AI CCTV analytics can do far more than record video. We look at where the technology delivers genuine value for UK businesses and where the hype begins.

AI CCTV Analytics: Genuine Benefit or Marketing Hype?

October 6, 2026

AI-enabled CCTV camera monitoring people and vehicles outside a modern commercial building using intelligent video analytics.
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What do BS EN 50173 and ISO/IEC 11801 mean for your cabling project? A practical guide to structured cabling standards for UK organisations.

Structured Cabling Standards Explained

October 6, 2026

TCNS Cabling engineer testing and organising structured network cabling in a communications rack with labelled blue data cables and test equipment.
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Five common infrastructure mistakes in occupied buildings, and how better planning, cabling and project delivery can reduce disruption and risk.

5 Infrastructure Mistakes in Live Building Installations

October 6, 2026

Engineer installing structured cabling in a live occupied office, standing on a ladder and working on overhead blue network cables while staff continue working in the background.
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Cambium Networks’ administration highlights why vendor stability, ongoing support and long-term strategy should form part of every infrastructure decision.

Why Vendor Choice Matters After Cambium Networks’ Administration

September 24, 2026

Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless Infrastructure
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Should your business choose Cat6A or fibre optic cabling? Learn the advantages, limitations and how to future-proof your network.

Cat6A vs Fibre: Choosing the Right Backbone for Tomorrow’s Networks

August 9, 2026

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Poor structured cabling can lead to years of faults, downtime and unnecessary costs. Discover why investing in professional installation saves money in the long term.

The Hidden Cost of Poor Structured Cabling

August 9, 2026

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