Sky connects and entertains millions of people across Europe. At the heart of everything we do, is a belief that people deserve better. For decades, we’ve shaken up every category we entered to give people what they love, to make life a little easier and to provide great value. That’s how we bring millions of customers the joy of a better experience in TV, broadband and mobile.
In TV, we offer the best sports coverage, unmissable TV and the smartest ways to stream and aggregate the TV you love. In broadband, we power homes and businesses, with a fast, reliable connection. In mobile, we bring people closer, with plans at unbeatable value. And now, you can even keep your home connected and protected, through our smart insurance. We design our products to fit seamlessly into your life, with service whenever and however you need it.
That’s how we do better for customers. And we believe in better for society too. We power the cultural economy in the UK and beyond, making award-winning news, original sport, and entertainment. We contribute billions to UK GDP, creating and sustaining thousands of jobs and sharing both our journalism and our coverage of the arts, free of charge. We are cutting emissions and making recyclable, energy-efficient products, and we give back, through free internet access and digital skills for under-served communities and young people.
Sky is owned by Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company.
With more than 40 years’ of experience under our belts, Maplin is the UK’s electronics specialist.
We have a great range of products meaning we’re able to offer technology solutions for every type of customer from tech enthusiasts to complete novices. Our products include:
• Smart Living
• Security and CCTV
• Home and Office
• Hobbyist
• Maker and STEM
• Audio and Vision
• Batteries and Cables
Our main vision at Maplin is to make sure we put the customer first, always. It’s this personal, professional and expert service which helps us achieve excellent customer service. Our team are experts on the innovative products we sell. They offer invaluable advice to help provide customers with tech solutions to every-day problems.
*Market Leadership*
Humax is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital set-top boxes, home gateway (video gateway, broadband gateway, IOT gateway) and automotive, exporting its products to over 90 countries across the globe. Over the last 5 years we have built a solid reputation as a leading supplier of high quality, feature-rich digital TV products including digital TV recor ders (DTRs) and high definition (HD) set-top boxes. The company headquarters and R&D facility are based in Korea, with offices in Dubai, Vietnam, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Sweden, Spain, the UK and the US. In there, HUMAX VINA provides Software service and solution to HUMAX HQ as well as HUMAX Automotive.
*Technology Innovation*
Unlike many consumer-electronics brands, Humax specialises in digital TV technology and this focus has been a driving force in securing our position as a pioneer in the market. We have continued to stay one step ahead of the competition, defining the market for DTRs and HD set-top boxes, combining both of these elements in our latest FOXSATHDR, Freesat DTR.
Research and development is key to Humax's success, ensuring our products are innovative, future-proof and of the highest quality, to deliver the platform for easy and convenient enjoyment of digital content anywhere in the home.
*Operator and broadcaster partnerships*
Humax has been the driving force in the development of the global digital TV market, developing strong partnerships with some of the world's leading operators and broadcasters to deliver the very best TV experience. Across Europe, we have been actively involved in key digital TV initiatives, including the UK digital switchover trials in 2006 and remiere's High Definition launch. More recently, Humax was at the forefront of the UK's new Freesat digital TV service and also the launch of the new Freeview HD service. Bringing to market state of the art STBs and Digital Television Recorders.
*Technology partners*
Humax has developed partnerships with some of the world's leading conditional access and middleware solution providers to ensure uncompromising quality and the continued advancement in digital technology.
VISION - To be the world’s number 1 provider of content delivery systems by 2020
In the foreseeable future, we will be the definitive brand for global content delivery systems. With HUMAX’s products, customers all over the world will have access to unlimited content from their homes, cars and mobile devices.
MISSION - To consistently deliver dynamic and exciting media experiences
We exist to provide our customers with easy access to all types of media at home or out. We aim to achieve this through technical innovations and product excellence.
CORE VALUES - Our core values are the questions we continually ask ourselves.
- Integrity
Are my decisions, actions and intentions ethical and honest?
- Communication
Do I listen actively to other opinions and offer mine candidly?
- Commitment
Do I hold myself accountable for results and contribute to the well-being of others and the organization?
- Innovation
Do I strive to improve myself, and do I see results?