British analogue specialist AVID celebrates its 30th anniversary year in style with a landmark all-new turntable, the Relveo, its first in 12 years.
AVID, ...
To keep each demo fresh and captivating, EI has tapped into the insight of retailers and installers across the country to surface their more ‘left‑of‑field’ fa...
TVC Technology Solutions, has just released details of a successful completion of a comprehensive audio-visual installation at Cheadle Grange Care Home.
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Described as the audio sector’s premier insight and networking event, bringing together industry leaders, Audio Collaborative will be held at London’s Soho Hot...
Don Gibson, Chief Information Security Officer, at AV integrator Kinly, underlines the importance of AV with cybersecurity in the workplace.
Hybrid work has...
Making a literally big impact at a recent London product showcase, this—frankly, stunning—new TV is a TV statement of intent from Loewe.
New distribution n...
This week marked an exciting milestone for the professional AV and systems integration community as Pro Integration Future Europe (PIFE) made its official debu...
Designed to deliver a colossal audio experience for both TV and music, the Heston 120 is billed as true Marshall creation made by the same designers and to the...
Glastonbury Festival 2025 played host to the spectacular return of one of Arcadia’s most iconic installations – the Dragonfly, this year using HIVE hardware an...
New, larger, all-in-one facility offers increased flexibility and personalised service for Ivory Egg customers.
Ivory Egg, distributor of KNX and open-sourc...
Daniel J Sait is a seasoned media leader and journalist who shapes the editorial vision of Essential Install as its Editor‑in‑Chief and serves as European Editorial Director at All Things Media News, the specialist publisher behind Essential Install, Electrical Contracting News and Data Centre and Networking News. In these roles, he combines deep editorial insight with a strategic understanding of the smart home, luxury AV and home cinema sectors, guiding coverage that informs, inspires and connects professional installers and integrators across the UK and Europe.
With an extensive portfolio that spans trade and mainstream technology coverage, Daniel’s work appears regularly in Essential Install and has featured across wider platforms including key trade and consumer titles, reflecting his commitment to elevating industry discourse while spotlighting innovation, best practice and emerging trends.
Under his editorial leadership, Essential Install has continued to expand its reach and influence, delivering targeted news, product insights, event coverage and thought leadership that supports the professional community responsible for bringing cutting‑edge AV, automation and luxury living technology into homes and commercial spaces. Daniel’s direction emphasises clarity, relevance and trade‑first reporting, helping integrators stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
A respected voice within the AV and smart home ecosystem, he actively engages with industry events and major trade shows, shaping conversations around technology adoption, installer education and business growth. His editorial stewardship reinforces Essential Install’s mission to serve as the definitive source of industry news and insight for integrators, manufacturers, distributors and allied professionals.
Daniel brings both strategic editorial leadership and a journalist’s eye for detail to every issue of Essential Install, ensuring the publication remains essential reading for the trade.
Before launching Essential Install in 2009, Daniel spent over two decades in the trenches of AV and Hi-Fi trade press editing titles such as Television Magazine, Custom Installer and Inside Hi-Fi.
