Following the successful completed of the Door & Hardware Federation’s Safety Assured Diploma training course, Astbury are able to proudly state that we are official “Safety Assured”. This accreditation will pave the way for a new chapter in gate…
Smart Bins?!? – Big Brother is watching you!
A few days ago i was browsing the net as i often do and came across a story on smart bins that track passers bys smartphones…. The City of London Corporation has asked a company to stop using recycling…
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Surveillance camera code of practice comes into force
A code of practice on the use of surveillance cameras by bodies such as local authorities and police forces has come into effect in England and Wales. The Home Office introduced the code after concerns over the potential for the abuse or…
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Make ANY tv a ‘Smart TV’
A new gadget has launched that gives instant access on your TV to the BBC iPlayer and Demand 5 catch-up services, as well as the live Sky News channel, for a one-off £10 – the cheapest way we’ve seen to…
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Freeview and 4G at 800 MHz (Official Trade & Industry Information)
Below is the official information from at800 that was received this morning giving the current ‘state of play’ regarding the 800mhz 4G rollout. Freeview and 4G at 800 MHz Mobile phone operators are now preparing to start rolling out…
4G is Coming!….. Be Pro-Active.
Have your 4G filters fitted NOW! With the pending launch of transmissions in the 800mhz (4G) frequency spectrum, now may be the time to be pro-active take action to mitigate the potential impact of interference on TV signals. The majority…
Surveillance Camera Code of Practice published.
The new Surveillance Camera Code of Practice was published today, with police and public authorities in the UK set to be subject to it. Under the new code they will have to prove that a system’s technical capabilities are “proportionate”…
The Advantage of HD CCTV Images (Pictures)
Everyone is always super enthusiastic about the specifications of HD CCTV (Be it IP based, Analogue based or HD-SDI), but spec sheets can be a little bit overwhelming to most people. What is important is what HD CCTV will do…
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A Fully Installed 4 Camera HD-SDI CCTV system for £1600!
From today, Astbury are able to offer a complete entry level 4 Camera HD-SDI CCTV installation from the extraordinary price of £1600 Plus VAT! Astbury HD-SDI CCTV systems can capture 4 times the amount of detail over that of a…
