FIA NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2023

Getting to the root of growing industry issues

In the latest edition of the FIA Newsletter, council members Mej Yousaf and Chris Atkin talk about the growing problems in the FTTx industry and how we've helped get to the root of the issue by working to improve qualifications.

A new FIA member discount scheme is launched and the latest FIA Accredited Installer is announced along with updates about last month's AGM and this year's Summer Seminar plans.

"The industry has the good, the bad and the ugly and only the good will survive"

THE GROWING PROBLEMS IN THE FFTX INDUSTRY

FIA Council member and installation expert Mej Yousaf gives sage advice about how to survive in the FTTx industry, which is begining to see a downturn following a gold rush that became 'do or die' for many.

"We give to the industry the best...for both the present and the future"

THE FIA'S WORK TO IMPROVE THE CITY & GUILDS QUALIFICATIONS

FIA Council member and fibre optics educator Chris Atkin writes about the work behind the scenes carried out alongside City & Guilds to create a new and improved set of qualifications.

KICK-STARTING A NEW DISCOUNT SCHEME

Member Offers

We've launched a new member discount scheme, where members can support each other and attract new business by offering discounted services and products. The discounts will be listed in upcoming newsletters and on our website. If your organisation would like to offer something to the membership, email our secretary Jane with the details jane@fiasec.co.uk.

We're delighted that Networx3 have helped kickstart the scheme with a fantastic offer for fellow FIA members. Visit www.networx3.co.uk to find out more about the company and how to book.

The infrastructure solutions specialists will award a 15% discount to FIA members for the following services:

Drone roof inspections or surveys and internal drone inspections of industrial buildings or confined spaces (subject to airspace permissions and restrictions)
Vehicle wrapping
Commercial signage

Planning is underway for the FIA Summer Seminar

SUMMER SEMINAR '23 UPDARTE

Work has started on the organisation of our favourite annual event, which will take place this year on Wedneday June 14 and Thursday, June 15 at usual venue Whittlebury Hall (Northants NN12 8QH).

We welcome any suggestions or feedback from members regarding issues to highlight or potential speakers and we're aiming to open for delegates' bookings next month.

Bookings for sponsors and exhibitors are open now, see the event page for details of sponsorship opportunities and prices. Prices have been kept at reasonable rates and there are no increases this year.

Members' Noticeboard

Technical requests

LOOKING FOR TECH INFO?

Do you have an idea for a techinical document you'd like the FIA to write? You can find our current library here. Email nick.taylor@networkcentre.com with any queries.

AGM de-brief

NO CHANGES TO FIA COUNCIL

There were no new or departing members of the FIA Council at the FIA AGM held in December. Check out the full list of council members to see their areas of expertise and if you're interested, you can read the minutes from the meeting.

REMINDER: Update your Listing

THE FIA MEMBERS DIRECTORY

Don't forget to let us know of changes to your company's contact information. Ensuring your listing is up-to-date will ensure potential customers can reach you. Email ammendments to jane@fiasec.co.uk

New Accredited Installer Announcement

TOTAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS EUROPE LTD

We are delighted to announce that Total Network Solutions Europe Ltd is the latest FIA member to become an accredited installer.

Looking for an Accredited Installer?

ACCREDITED INSTALLER SCHEME

Support our members who have acheived accreditation for best practice.

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