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Join our inspiring speakers at DS Live 2024! HELPING RESELLERS TO PITCH & SELL MORE TO SCHOOLS How often do you wish you could sell more technology to the education sector?  Struggling to understand what messages are currently resonating with schools?  Want to discover how assistive technology is not just a tool for SEND students, ... Read more...

The Voice Selector Study is a compact device that helps students focus and concentrate during lectures or seminars. It features a 360-degree array of directional microphones that can detect the primary sound source in the room, such as a lecturer's speech or the main speaker in a seminar. Using advanced acoustic beamforming technology, it isolates ... Read more...

Connecting resellers with vendors to accelerate sales & revenue ATTENTION ALL RESELLERS:  GRAB YOUR CALENDARS AND SAVE THE DATE, IT’s DS LIVE 2024!DS Live promises to deliver a unique day in an extraordinary venue – it’s the must-attend event in the education reseller industry!Want to get ahead in the competitive reseller market? ... Read more...

In this digital era, the days of blackboards and chalk are a distant memory. Classroom technology has advanced so rapidly in recent years, yet the fundamental aspects of teaching remain the same. Teachers are essentially communicators. Every day they’re required to step up and explain a whole host of information, concepts and ideas. Most ... Read more...

Douglas Stewart is celebrating having scooped two coveted accolades in recognition of best practice, adding a further layer of business excellence! Our double accreditation success includes ISO 9001:2015 certification for our robust quality management system, and Cyber Essentials certification for our effective cybersecurity standards. Ongoing ... Read more...

In August 2023, AVID will introduce a new method for schools to purchase and oversee Sibelius teacher and student seats. Schools can now assign Sibelius Ultimate licenses to anyone on any device starting August 9th, 2023. Due to these changes, the pricing for multiseat network subscriptions will be adjusted, and standalone multiseat subscription ... Read more...

Assistive technology includes devices, tools, and software that help individuals with disabilities or impairments perform daily tasks and activities more efficiently. The use of assistive tech has become an essential part of education in recent years. It provides students with various learning disabilities the tools they need to succeed in school... Read more...

Part of our distributor role is researching end-user wants and needs. Armed with this information, we can service our customer's needs effectively.    However, it is more than looking at what products customers are looking for, we need to understand what both resellers and vendors look for in a distributor.   To find out ... Read more...

          We are excited to announce that we have chosen The Rainbow Centre as our charity of the year! The Rainbow Centre delivers life-changing services for children and adults with neurological conditions. Children with Cerebral Palsy, neurological disorders, acquired head injuries and developmental delay should ... Read more...

The age-old saying - "The customer is always right" - has never been more prominent than it has in today's world. Customers expect a fantastic experience as well as an excellent product. If they're not 100% satisfied, you risk them venting their frustrations online, writing negative reviews, or shopping elsewhere.  Organisations of all sizes ... Read more...