Recently our Sales Operations Manager, Joe Walberg, and Technical Sales Executive, Ren Kingdom, visited Yealink’s Experience Centre in Canary Wharf, London to gain a deeper understanding of Yealink’s latest AV solutions and collaboration technologies.
Despite facing a challenging commute during one of the hottest days of the year, with temperatures reaching 36°C in London, the visit proved to be an invaluable experience and well worth the journey.
During their visit, Joe and Ren met with Naji Kaanan, Business Development Director for Yealink AV Sales UK, along with one of Yealink’s Technical Presales Engineers. Together, they explored Yealink’s extensive portfolio of products and discussed the additional services that ProVu can offer partners alongside Yealink solutions, including installation services, advance replacement options, and extended warranties.
A key part of the day focused on how Yealink’s product range compares within the wider collaboration and AV market. One of Yealink’s strongest differentiators is its commitment to certification and interoperability. Many of its devices are certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom, while also supporting a wide range of plug-and-play integrations. The team was particularly impressed by the fact that Yealink’s MeetingBar range is fully MDEP-ready, helping customers future-proof their meeting room VC solutions.
MDEP (Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform) is Microsoft’s enterprise-grade Android-based operating system designed specifically for business collaboration devices. Many products within Yealink’s portfolio are Microsoft Teams Certified and built to support MDEP.
Being MDEP-ready means Yealink’s MeetingBars and collaboration devices are designed to integrate with Microsoft’s ecosystem, providing simplified deployment, enhanced security, ongoing software support, and a more consistent user experience. For organisations investing in meeting room technology, this helps ensure long-term compatibility and easier device management.
The main focus for Yealink and ProVu is how the customer might use something, and create the best possible environment for the end user. Rather than focusing solely on individual devices, Yealink demonstrated how carefully selected product combinations can improve meeting room productivity and usability. Ren and Joe saw first-hand how Yealink’s camera technology, touch controls, and meeting room displays work together to deliver a streamlined and intuitive meeting experience.
One standout example was the combination of the MTower intelligent camera and the CTP25 touchscreen control panel. The CTP25 is part of the MeetingBar A25, A40, and A50 bundles, allowing organisations to choose a solution that best matches the size and requirements of their meeting rooms.
One of the most valuable aspects of the visit was the opportunity to see the technology operating in a real-world environment and to gain hands-on experience with the devices. Being able to interact directly with the products provided a much clearer understanding of their capabilities, use cases, and deployment options.
After a busy day of demonstrations, discussions, and product exploration, the group rounded off the visit with a well-earned drink together while taking a break from the summer heat.
Reflecting on the experience, both Ren and Joe agreed that seeing the technology in action gave them a far greater appreciation of Yealink’s solutions and how they can benefit ProVu’s partners and their customers.
If you would like to learn more about Yealink’s collaboration solutions or discuss the products featured during the visit, please contact us on 01484 840048 and ask for Ren or Joe, or you can or email us.
Martyn’s Law is changing how organisations across the UK prepare for emergencies.
Martyn’s Law: The Standard Tier Requirements
If your customers’ premises can reasonably expect 200-799 people (including staff) on site at any one time, you are likely to fall within the Standard Tier requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act.
This applies to more organisations than many realise, including:
✓ Smaller schools & academies
✓ GP surgeries & healthcare hubs
✓ Dental practices & clinics
✓ Community centres
✓ Libraries
✓ Places of worship
✓ Museums & art galleries
✓ Small theatres & entertainment venues
✓ Leisure facilities
✓ Conference & event spaces
✓ Hotels
What Does This Mean For Your Customers?
Martyn’s Law is about ensuring your organisation has practical procedures in place to help protect staff and visitors should a terrorist incident occur.
Standard Tier premises are expected to have procedures covering:
✓ Evacuation
✓ Lockdown
✓ Moving people to safer areas
✓ Communicating quickly and clearly during an incident
The key word throughout the legislation is preparedness. Having the ability to communicate instantly across your site, control access to buildings and provide clear instructions can make a significant difference during an emergency.Tech That Supports Your Customers’ PreparednessWhile every site is different, reliable communication and access control are central to an effective response.
2N IP Verso 2.0 Modular IP Intercom Secure visitor communication with integrated access control. Ideal for staff entrances, reception areas and controlled access points where visitor verification is essential.
2N Force 2.0 Modular IP Intercom Built for exposed or high-risk entrances, it provides vandal-resistant communication for external doors, service entrances and delivery areas while integrating seamlessly with your wider security systems.
Algo 8180 SIP Audio Alerter Deliver clear audio announcements to specific areas or entire buildings, helping staff communicate evacuation or lockdown instructions immediately.
Algo 8186 SIP Horn Speaker Designed for outdoor use, providing powerful audible alerts across car parks, playgrounds, sports areas and external gathering spaces.
Algo 8138 SIP Visual Alerter Ensures critical alerts are seen too through high-visibility flashing. Ideal for noisy environments and to aid those with hearing impairments.
For organisations looking to coordinate emergency communications across multiple buildings or larger campuses, Fanvil offers powerful command and control solutions.
Fanvil A330i Unified Dispatch Console Through a single intuitive interface, authorised staff can monitor incidents, initiate emergency broadcasts, coordinate responses and manage communications across an entire site from one central location.
Fanvil A513W Video Speaker (coming soon) Designed for environments where visual communication and monitoring are important. It can be used as part of a wider emergency communication strategy, providing rapid communication with staff and visitors while integrating into unified SIP-based security and communication systems.
Enhance Your Customers’ Existing Infrastructure
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Martyn’s Law is that compliance requires replacing existing systems. In reality, many organisations can enhance their existing telephony, access control and paging infrastructure with IP-based technologies that integrate with their current network, allowing them to improve preparedness without unnecessary complexity.
Start Preparing Today
Although Martyn’s Law is not expected to come into force until 2027, now is the ideal time to review your site’s emergency communication strategy.
Ask your customers:
Could you communicate with everyone on site within seconds?
Can you quickly initiate a lockdown if required?
Are visitors and staff able to receive clear instructions wherever they are?
Do your entry systems support secure access and visitor verification?
Would your teams know exactly what to do during a major incident?
If the answer to any of these is “not yet”, now is the perfect opportunity to start planning.
Talk to our specialists today on 01484 840048 or email us to discuss how 2N, Algo and Fanvil solutions can help your organisation improve preparedness and support your Martyn’s Law planning.
Please note: The products featured can support an organisation’s emergency preparedness strategy but do not, on their own, constitute compliance with Martyn’s Law. Organisations should ensure they understand and meet all applicable legal requirements.
Helping Your Customers Choose their Campus Network
As schools, colleges, and universities continue to modernise their digital infrastructure, many are asking should they invest in Wi-Fi 7 technology today, or maximise value with a proven Wi-Fi 6 setup? With TP-Link Omada’s expanding portfolio, your customers have a wonderful amount of choice whichever path is taken.
Why Choose TP-Link Omada for Education?
TP-Link offers scalable devices that meet the demands of staff and students through:
Cloud-managed networking from a single platform
Secure and reliable guest access
Scalable solutions for properties of any size
Centralised monitoring and troubleshooting
Industry-leading value and performance
Keep reading to find out more about the best TP-Link devices for education installations:
By combining the EAP787 and the EAP773 Wi-Fi 7 access points with the SX3832MPP and the SX6632YF multi-gigabit switching, they deliver 6GHz connectivity, 10GbE uplinks, and exceptional performance for high-density spaces such as:
For schools and colleges seeking outstanding value, the EAP673 and the EAP653 Wi-Fi 6 access points paired with the SG3428XMP or the SG3452XP PoE switches provide reliable, high-performance connectivity for:
Many institutions are adopting a hybrid strategy, installing Wi-Fi 7 devices in high-performance areas while using Wi-Fi 6 hardware across classrooms, offices, and accommodation blocks. This could be an excellent and viable option for your customers.
Which TP-Link Access Points & Switches Will Best Suit A School / College / University?
We recommend the following based on your size or education tier:
Primary / Secondary / Boarding School (below 1K users)
The EAP653 and the SG3428XMP or the SG3452XP for ICT classrooms, libraries and the reception area.
School / College (1-5K users)
The EAP653 or the EAP673 with the SG3428XMP or the SG3452XP with Wi-Fi 7 devices in libraries, study halls, common rooms, ICT suites, and auditoriums.
College / University (5–50K+ users)
Wi-Fi 7 EAP773 and SX3832MPP in lecture theatres, research buildings, engineering, media production, student unions.
Wi-Fi 6 EAP653 or EAP673 in offices, classrooms, seminar suites, halls of residence, and reception.
Manage It All Through Omada Cloud
Across all deployments, Omada Cloud gives you centralised control. With no per-AP license fees or subscription lock in, you can control multiple sites/tenants from a single interface. Your outwardly-facing login screens can be branded at no extra cost, giving your customers a smooth and professional view of your organisation.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law is set to change how organisations across the UK think about public safety, preparedness and incident response.
Developed following the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the legislation has been designed to improve how public premises and events prepare for and respond to potential terrorist incidents. While the law is not expected to come into force until April 2027, many organisations are already starting to ask an important question:
“If an incident happened tomorrow, would we actually be prepared?”
That’s exactly what Martyn’s Law is aiming to address.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at:
What Martyn’s Law is
Which organisations may be affected
The responsibilities businesses may need to consider
How MSPs and resellers can help organisations improve preparedness and resilience
So, What Actually Is Martyn’s Law?
At its core, Martyn’s Law is about helping organisations become better prepared.
The legislation focuses on improving protective security and ensuring businesses have practical procedures in place should a terrorist incident occur. That doesn’t just mean physical security measures either, it also includes communication, staff awareness, incident response and operational resilience.
Importantly, the legislation is not telling organisations they need to buy one specific product or replace all of their existing systems. Instead, it encourages businesses to think about how they would respond during a real-world emergency.
For example:
How would staff communicate during an incident?
Could messages reach people quickly across a site?
Would teams know what actions to take?
Are current systems reliable enough to support emergency procedures?
The overall goal is preparedness, not unnecessary complexity.
Understanding the Different Tiers
Martyn’s Law separates premises into two categories based on the number of people expected to be on site at the same time.
Standard Tier Premises
A premises may fall into the Standard Tier if it is reasonable to expect 200 or more people, including staff to be present at the same time.
Example Premises Include:
Restaurants and bars
Retail stores
Libraries
Community venues
Smaller entertainment spaces
Schools
Standard Tier Expectations:
Notify the Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Have procedures in place for:
Evacuation
Lockdown situations
Moving people to safety
Communicating with people during an incident
Enhanced Tier Premises
Enhanced Tier requirements apply to larger venues or events where 800 or more people may reasonably be expected to be present at the same time.
Example Premises include:
Stadiums and arenas
Large entertainment venues
Universities
Major transport hubs
Large corporate campuses
In Addition to the Standard Tier Expectations:
The same standard tier expectations (as above)
Documented security procedures
Preparedness planning
Reducing vulnerabilities
Providing information to the SIA when required
In short, the larger the venue and the greater the potential risk, the greater the responsibility to demonstrate preparedness.
Who Could Be Affected?
One of the biggest misconceptions around Martyn’s Law is that it only applies to major venues or stadiums.
In reality, the scope is much broader and could affect a wide range of public-facing organisations across the UK.
Potentially affected sectors include:
Hospitality & Leisure
Bars and pubs
Restaurants
Visitor attractions
Museums and galleries
Sports grounds
Stadiums
Education & Childcare
Schools
Colleges
Universities
Childcare settings
Transport & Public Services
Bus stations
Railway stations
Healthcare facilities
Public authorities
Commercial & Industrial Premises
Corporate offices
Shared workspaces
Manufacturing sites
Warehouses
Events & Entertainment
Outdoor ticketed events
Restricted-access events
Entertainment venues
That sounds like a huge list; because it is. But it’s important to remember the intention behind the legislation is to improve public safety and preparedness, not to create unnecessary bureaucracy.
Where MSPs and Resellers Fit In
For many organisations, Martyn’s Law may initially sound like a facilities or physical security issue.
But in reality, preparedness relies heavily on technology too.
If an incident takes place, organisations need to be able to:
Communicate quickly
Reach staff and visitors clearly
Coordinate decision making
Support lockdown or evacuation procedures
Keep critical systems operational
That’s where MSPs and resellers can provide genuine value.
The most important conversations shouldn’t start with products; they should start with how a customer is planning to approach the Act.
Questions like:
How would emergency communications work today?
Are current systems resilient enough?
Could alerts reach the right people quickly?
Are different technologies working together effectively?
Is there a clear response process in place?
From there, organisations can begin identifying where improvements may be needed.
Emergency communication systems
Access control and lockdown integrations
Paging and alerting technologies
Audio and visual notification systems
Business continuity planning
Network resilience for critical systems
Products from Algo and 2N provide powerful IP-based communication solutions that integrate directly into existing network infrastructure, helping organisations modernise emergency notification and Access Control capabilities without requiring entirely separate systems.
Algo’s SIP-based devices are particularly effective for emergency alerting and mass notification environments because they are designed to work across existing VoIP and UC platforms. Audio speakers, paging and visual alerters can be useful to complement access control deployments by automating audio notifications during lockdown events.
2N products can help organisations create secure, network-connected emergency communication points throughout buildings and external areas with their intercom and access control range.
With switches, UPS devices and SIM back-up connectivity with anvil, we can also help you to ensure a resilient connection as part of a compliance continuity plan.
By integrating these technologies into existing systems, MSPs can help customers improve incident response times while maintaining operational visibility.
These technologies can support:
Controlled entry to sensitive areas
Automated lockdown scenarios
Visitor verification procedures
Secure after-hours access
Audit trails for compliance and investigations
Triggering site-wide announcements when a lockdown is initiated
Broadcasting evacuation instructions by zone
Integrating with access control events and security platforms
Providing audible alerts alongside visual warning systems
The real objective isn’t simply compliance; it’s helping organisations become more prepared, more resilient and better equipped to respond during high-pressure situations.
What Happens if Businesses Don’t Comply?
While the final implementation date is still to be confirmed, the obligations within Martyn’s Law will become enforceable once the legislation comes into effect.
Serious or repeated non-compliance could result in:
Monetary penalties
Restriction notices
Criminal offences in certain circumstances
Because of this, many organisations are already beginning to review their procedures and assess where potential gaps may exist.
Useful Resources
The UK Government and ProtectUK have provided a range of useful guidance and resources to help organisations better understand the legislation.
Martyn’s Law is ultimately about encouraging organisations to think ahead, strengthen preparedness and improve public safety.
While physical security is naturally part of that conversation, technology, communication and operational resilience all play a major role too.
For MSPs and resellers, this presents an opportunity to support customers in a practical and meaningful way, helping them understand the challenges, assess their readiness and build confidence in their response procedures long before the legislation comes into force.
Looking for advice on how to approach a project in preparation of Martyn’s Law? Our expert Technical Team are here to help. Simply call 01484 840048 to discuss your customers’ requirements.
Cyber threats won’t wait, and IP-based access control is firmly in the spotlight. We want to make it easy for you to protect your customers’ 2N deployments and give auditors the confidence they expect.
What secure looks like with 2N
2N take security seriously, from development to disclosure. They follow the Axis Security Development Model, are transparent about vulnerabilities through the CVE Programme, and meet key regulations and standards including NIS2, the Radio Equipment Directive, the UK PSTI Act and ISO 27001. That foundation means you can build systems that are secure by design and easier to maintain.
Five actions to harden every 2N install
1.
Eliminate default and weak credentials
Set unique, strong admin passwords on all devices and portals. Disable any unused accounts. PSTI rules require it, and it closes the easiest door for attackers.
2.
Patch on a planned cadence
Keep intercoms, readers and management software up to date. Schedule maintenance windows and log firmware versions so you are never part of the 60% of breaches caused by unpatched vulnerabilities.
3.
Lock down the network path
Segment 2N devices on dedicated VLANs, restrict inbound traffic, and enable HTTPS/TLS for management. Only expose what you must, never to the open internet.
4.
Configure securely from the start
Apply hardened configuration profiles for 2N devices. Disable unused services, set certificate-based access where possible and back up configs to a secure location for audit trails.
5.
Prove it with documentation
Record versions, settings, password policy and update history. This satisfies NIS2 incident-readiness and gives your customers evidence that security is managed, not assumed.
Pre-config and staging: we can ship 2N devices with hardened settings agreed with you.
Advanced replacement services: minimise downtime with like-for-like replacements if a device develops a fault. We’ll fast-track the swap, handle the RMA, and keep your project moving while the original unit is assessed.
Remote installation: we partner with a trusted third-party installation team, so you can complete 2N installs without deploying your own team.
Escalation: direct access to our technical team for design reviews and complex installations.
If you would like a quick review of an upcoming project, reach out to us on 01484 840048 or via email at contact@provu.co.uk.
Business continuity isn’t a buzzword; it’s your everyday safety net. If the lights go out or the line dips, a blip never becomes a breakdown. With rock-solid 4G backup, the to keep power flowing, and our to push settings and updates in one click, so teams carry on as normal. Simple to sell, easy to manage.
When power blips or the line drops, your customer stops trading. Calls are missed, payments fail, staff get stuck. You need something you can sell, set up fast, and trust.
Three common pushbacks, answered
“We already have 4G.”
A dongle keeps one laptop online. A dual-WAN 4G router with vM2M (powered by Anvil) switches the whole site to the strongest UK mobile network. Tills, phones and access control stay up. Add Fixed IP if you need inbound access or a VPN.
“Power is the issue, not internet.”
Agreed. The Mylion ML1202AC Mini UPS sits behind the ONT or router as a smart 12 V adapter with a LiFePO₄ battery. Typical runtimes are hours, covering Ofcom’s 1-hour minimum, so equipment keeps running.
“We cannot manage 300 devices.”
You can with the ProVu ACS Server. One place to roll out settings, push changes, schedule firmware and run checks, for ten devices or ten thousand.
Business continuity isn’t a buzzword; it’s your everyday safety net. If the lights go out or the line dips, a blip never becomes a breakdown. Keep your customers connected, whatever happens. ProVu brings it together: vM2M (powered by Anvil) for rock-solid 4G backup, the Mylion ML1202AC Mini UPS to keep power flowing, and our ACS Server to push settings and updates in a click, so teams carry on as normal. Simple to sell, easy to manage.
Your customer-friendly continuity stack
1) Keep the power on (UPS).
Pop a Mylion ML1202AC behind the ONT/router (and other critical kit). It acts as a smart 12 V adapter and battery, with LiFePO₄ chemistry and typical runtimes of a few hours depending on load, easily covering Ofcom’s 1-hour minimum.
2) Keep the internet up (4G failover).
Fit a vM2M SIM in a dual-WAN/4G router so the site can switch to the strongest available UK network when fixed broadband fails. Need inbound management or VPN? Choose Fixed-IP.
3) Keep control (ProVu ACS Server).
Our UK-hosted TR-069 ACS gives you one secure place to auto-provision, push changes instantly, schedule firmware/bulk updates, run diagnostics, and keep estates tidy. Whether it’s ten devices or ten thousand.
What ACS unlocks
Click-to-provision: Push APNs, QoS and failover timers to routers in seconds; adopt any TR-069-enabled device with templated profiles.
Real-time fixes: Pull live parameters, run diagnostics, and resolve issues without rolling a truck.
Safer by design: Enforce HTTPS/TLS and certificate best practice for device ↔ ACS sessions.
Made for scale: Multi-tenancy for resellers/end-customers, reporting for signal/uptime/firmware, and scheduled tasks for tidy, repeatable ops.
Pricing starts from £0.25 per device/month with volume discounts.
A 5-step checklist you can sell with every order
UPS the edge: Router/ONT (and any ATA/phone, access control, telecare). Aim for ≥60 minutes runtime as standard as per Ofcom guidance.
Add 4G failover: vM2M SIM + health checks; prioritise voice and payments during failover.
Template it in ACS: One profile for APN, DNS, QoS, timers; schedule firmware in waves.
Power-down drill: 15-minute test, confirm 999 calls work and failover is seamless; log the results.
Leave a one-pager: What stays online, how to reach support, and how to spot failover.
Meet the Solutions
Package power + connectivity + control on every order. Here’s what each component does and where it shines.
vM2M (powered by Anvil) — 4G continuity SIMs
Unsteered, multi-network IoT SIMs that attach to the strongest available UK signal, with optional Fixed IP for inbound management and VPNs.
Best for: Keeping sites online when fixed broadband fails; remote access to routers and critical devices; simple pooled data across multi-site estates.
Strongest-signal failover across major UK networks
Fixed IP option for stable firewall rules and VPNs
Portal alerts and usage monitoring for proactive care
Because continuity is a service, not a box. We combine the solutions and all of the wrap around services that go with it into one easy to manage package. So you quote faster, deploy cleaner, and reduce support noise.
Here’s the reality. Your customers aren’t buying acronyms; they’re buying the calm certainty that Monday won’t start with a portal outage and a CEO on the warpath. In UK telecoms right now, evidence beats promises and that’s where you win.
So why now?
Ransomware is testing carriers in public – After a recent UK teleco firm’s data breach made headlines and boardrooms nervous. The lesson isn’t panic; it’s pace; patch faster, configure tighter, and make sure even areas you think no one uses are covered by some security.
Regulators want proof – Ofcom is forcing tougher anti-spoofing measures, and DSIT’s just opened a consultation to update the Telecoms Security Code of Practice. Expect more scrutiny of segmentation, firmware, and access control, plus audit trails.
AI is shrinking the patch-to-exploit window – NCSC’s outlook to 2027 is blunt: attackers will scale up exploitation of known flaws. Basics, done brilliantly, beat silver bullets.
What to do now
Get secure with Drayteks Security Support Q&A Webinar
Bring real problems, and get answers you can implement the same day. Register today, and join DrayTek for their Live Security Support: Q&A on Thu 18 Sept 2025, (10:00–11:00 BST). From VLANs and SSID isolation to vulnerability management, firewalls, and filtering, get specific answers you can implement the same day. Who better to learn best practices from than DrayTek’s Head of Technical Services & Product, Alex Shuker, and DrayTek Solution Architect, Doris Vincent.
Stay Ofcom-Compliant and Cyber-Resilient with the Mylion ML1202AC Mini UPS
Meet Ofcom’s July 2022 guidance with a simple fix: the Mylion ML1202AC Mini UPS keeps routers, modems and VoIP phones powered during a cut so landline-dependent users can still reach 999. It’s a smart AC adapter and battery backup in one with automatic switchover, certified LiFePO4 cells, FR-ABS fire-retardant casing and 2,000+ cycles for safe, long-term use. Keeping edge devices online also strengthens cyber security by preventing abrupt shutdowns and preserving VPNs, logs and updates.
Harden Your Security Against Cyber Attacks with 2N
Download 2N’s Cybersecurity Hardening Guide. Practical, installer-friendly steps that close human-error gaps and give customers and auditors the evidence they expect.
Packed with the kind of practical steps that will actually keep your network secure – because no one wants to explain to their boss why they left a device exposed to the entire internet.
And if you are at a loss on what your project might need, get in touch with our expert technical team on 01484 840048 or via email at contact@provu.co.uk.
Each session is short, focused, and packed with valuable insights. Ideal for understanding how 2N’s advanced intercom and access control solutions can open new doors for your customers.
Let’s cut to the chase. Cybersecurity isn’t just about clever engineers writing impenetrable code – it’s about people. People like you, your colleagues, and your customers. Because no matter how secure a product is out of the box, human error, laziness, and bad habits will always be the biggest risk.
At 2N, they take cybersecurity seriously. Creating their devices with industry-best practices to minimise vulnerabilities. But security isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s a constant battle, and it needs everyone in the chain – vendors, installers, end-users – to play their part.
Here’s the kicker
That’s why 2N have put together the 2N Hardening Guide. It’s packed with the kind of practical steps that will actually keep your network secure – because no one wants to explain to their boss why they left a device exposed to the entire internet.
What to Expect:
1.
How to configure your 2N devices securely
If your customers are still using ‘12345’, it’s time to change.
2.
Firmware Updates:
Get your customers on a patching schedule and stay one step ahead of the hackers.
3.
Secure Communication Protocols:
Ensure safe communication between devices.
4.
Encryption:
Protect what matters, no exceptions.
5.
Disabling Unnecessary Services:
Trim the fat; fewer services, fewer vulnerabilities.
6.
Network Segmentation:
Keep critical devices isolated, so one breach doesn’t take down the whole operation.
Don’t be the weak link. Download the guide now and lock down your security like a pro.
