Month: March 2017

The launch of callbrix.com (@Callbrix) ‘ the entrepreneurs’ call kit’ in Ireland #startup

After some success in the UK, Red Squared Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of www.callbrix.com ‘ the entrepreneurs’ call kit’ in Ireland.

Avant-Garde Technology 

CallBrix is an innovative cloud phone solution for startups or expanding businesses. When selecting business services an entrepreneur has three concerns: Will it be reliable?; How much will it cost?; And, can it easily adapt and scale? Existing phone solutions address the first concern but, in our opinion, fall short with pricing and flexibility.

CallBrix is different, it offers an extensible solution; designed to adapt with your business’ size and/or requirements. Kick-start using CallBrix for free, and only pay as you grow (for the monthly cost of two pints you can equip a small office). Its simple ‘elastic pricing‘ model coupled with a unique ‘snap and build’ web technology makes configuration child’s play. With just a few clicks you can make adjustments to your complete phone infrastructure and budget.

And that’s not all folks…There is no contract period either! Start and stop the service whenever, wherever!. You will not be tied to any broadband/phone provider. This makes it easy to have remote workers, (even in different countries).

You see, this is a solution designed for startups and entrepeneurs from the ground up.

Real-Time Chop n’ Change 

Grow your CallBrix platform in a matter of minutes, like you would a building made out of Lego™ blocks. Needing no special hardware, your call tool kit is in the cloud enabling you to do everything using just a web browser. Simply slide the call capacity bar ‘on the fly’ to increase call volume then ‘drag and drop’ any new features, phone numbers, or extensions onto your workspace and connect together. It really is that easy! To achieve the same configuration results using other systems is costly, confusing and time consuming. The CallBrix method of ‘snap and build’ gives you total control over your call flow design without the need of a middleman to set things up for you. The result is a simple call diagram allowing you to configure only what you require, and even better, to pay only for the capacity you need. … Did we mention it’s super fun too 🙂

Sales Intelligence

DIY marketing campaigns at a fraction of the cost. CallBrix understands the importance of call analytics to optimise your sales process. Counters are in place to automatically collect data for every phone number and additional counters can be included wherever you wish, using our simple ‘snap and build’ technology. The result is beautiful call graphs with powerful, comparative analysis displaying data from anywhere in your calls’ flow.

Beat Brexit Blues

If you are looking to spread Brexit risk by having a presence in other markets, such as France, Germany or US (supporting 50 countries). CallBrix can help you achieve this in two ways. The first, by enabling you to work from anywhere. Employers can pool teleworking talent from abroad with local knowledge and language. And the second, by offering international numbers. Now your customers can call local numbers that will be diverted free of charge to you in whichever country you are in. The state-of-the-art platform allows you a ‘global presence’ with a centralised system that speeds up efficiency and  promotes customer satisfaction.

Find out more @ http://www.callbrix.com.

Some of their happy customers
https://storebox.co.uk
http://www.ugg.com/eu/
http://www.racingpost.com/
https://lovespace.co.uk/
https://www.padlocks.co.uk/
http://myvolts.co.uk/

About callbrix.

Red Squared Ltd is a small Irish company based in Dublin. One of the first companies to bring
VoIP(Voice Over IP) to the Irish market. Since 2005 we have been developing voice applications to help the small and micro business market in the UK and Ireland.

KTI Annual Impact Award finalists include ground-breaking new technologies #KTI2017

Record number of entrants,International judging panel looked at industry engagement and commercialisation of research across 7 categories

 

Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) today announced the shortlist of finalists for the annual KTI Impact Awards, which will be held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Thursday 30th March. The awards recognise and celebrate excellence in knowledge transfer carried out in Irish Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and publicly funded research organisations across 7 categories.

KTI is the national office that helps business to benefit from access to Irish expertise and technology by making it simple to connect and engage with the research base in Ireland. The KTI Impact Awards recognise excellence in industry engagement and commercialisation of research and they pay tribute to the businesses and research performing organisations involved in knowledge transfer.

 

Entrants included 7 universities, 4 Institutes of Technology and a number of other research performing organisations from around the country. Finalists included a wide variety of projects with economic and societal benefits. For example, Teagasc’s new technology licensed to Ornua will transform cheese-making manufacturing, opening up significant export markets in the Middle East. DCU collaborated with Intel and Croke Park on an Internet of Things “Smart Stadium” initiative which has been expanded to include Microsoft and over 30 SME’s. One of the University of Limerick shortlisted entries, was the license of technology to UK based Crescent Ops Ltd that has led to the development of a new low cost fingernail test for bone fragility which enables the more effective diagnosis of osteoporosis.

 

The judging panel made up of international and Irish experts looked at industry engagement and commercialisation of research across the following categories;

 

Speaking about the shortlist of finalists Director of Knowledge Transfer Ireland Dr Alison Campbell said,

“The Impact Awards are about acknowledging and celebrating Ireland’s knowledge transfer and research commercialisation successes and the people who make them happen – the on-the-ground staff in technology transfer offices and industry liaison offices around the country.  This year we received a record number of entries across seven categories from Universities, Institutes of Technology and similar research organisations.  The judging panel, made up of Irish and international experts in the field, commented on this high standard of submissions.  The calibre of submissions reflects the long term investment to support knowledge transfer and to strengthen the technology transfer profession.  Ireland is now home to the highest number of RTTP (Registered Technology Transfer Professionals) per capita in the world”.

Photo credits MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE

 

Pictured at the announcement of the shortlist of finalists for the Knowledge Transfer Impact Awards to be held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Thursday 30th March were (L-R) KTI Director Alison Campbell, Guest speaker and Senior Partner at Katawave Aidan McCullen and Journalist and Broadcaster Richard Curran.  The awards recognise top performance in industry engagement and commercialisation of research and celebrate the achievements of businesses and research performing organisations involved in knowledge transfer across six categories .

iStorage now offers DriveSecurity powered by ESET, Antivirus software #WorldBackUpDay

iStorage Limited, manufacturers of PIN authenticated hardware encrypted portable data storage drives, have added the premium DriveSecurity antivirus software to their range, just in time for World Back Up Day.

DriveSecurity prevents malware from spreading via removable media and is designed to run from your portable drive (e.g. Flash, HDD/SSD, etc.) and does not require any installation on the host computer. It resides on portable drives providing protection on any Windows® or Mac® computers it is connected to and protects users from viruses and other malware that are commonly transmitted by USB drives. Changes to flash drive content are scanned by ESET’s award-winning ESET NOD32® anti-virus engine to detect and eliminate Viruses, Spyware, Trojans, Worms, Rootkits, Adware and other Internet threats before they can be transmitted onto your portable drives.

 

 

Having the DriveSecurity software on your portable secure drive by iStorage provides an additional security layer (antivirus and anti-spyware protection) means that any files placed on your flash drive are malware-free and safe to share with others. It’s easy to use and deploy as there is no need to install anything on a host computer. DriveSecurity brings ESET NOD32 ThreatSense® award-winning security technology, usability and portability together, eliminating all security threats from your portable data storage drive.

Users can be safe in the knowledge that their data will be protected on an iStorage PIN authenticated hardware encrypted portable storage drive, meaning that if the drive is lost or stolen, there is no need to worry about their private files being shared with unwanted users. With the benefit of DriveSecurity antivirus and anti-spyware software, users are given even more security protection meaning that their files and now Win and MAC computers are protected from malicious virus threats that may be spread via portable data storage devices.

 

 

John Michael, CEO, iStorage Limited Says

“There is great synergy with our iStorage range of drives and ESET’s DriveSecurity antivirus software. iStorage protects customer data with PIN access and data encryption, whilst when in use, DriveSecurity protects the files even on public and shared Win/Macs and stops viruses from spreading.”

 

With World BackUp Day coming up, and to encourage users to protect their data and back up regularly, iStorage is offering a free 30-day trial on all iStorage products requested online. To find out how iStorage can protect your confidential data in preparation for World BackUp Day, please visit www.istorage-uk.com

Fleetmatics Opens Network Operations Centre in Tallaght. #Fleetmatics #Verizon

Milestone takes place during Engineers Week 2017

Fleetmatics Group today marked the official opening of its Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Tallaght, Dublin, a custom-built facility housing the company’s operations and application support engineers.

Fleetmatics, a Verizon company, enables businesses to meet the challenges associated with managing local fleets, and improve the productivity of their mobile workforce, by extracting actionable business intelligence from real-time and historical vehicle and driver data.

The announcement was made as part of Engineers Week 2017, an annual campaign to inspire the next generation of engineers and excite students about the possibilities a career in engineering can offer.

 

 

 

John Molamphy, Vice President of Engineering, Fleetmatics, A Verizon Company said: “Ireland is where the Fleetmatics story began and to this day plays a crucial role in our global business. It is fitting that the official opening of our Network Operations Centre comes during Engineers Week as Dublin is home to our research and development team. The NOC leverages our state of the art monitoring solutions to manage our applications, infrastructure, customer experience and business performance real-time. This allows us to predict and resolve potential issues before they ever materialize, and ensure we deliver great customer service levels.”

Fleetmatics’ workforce in this country are primarily engineers, with talent based here playing a leading role in delivering cutting edge UX, SaaS, Mobile, IoT and data analytics projects.

In the NOC, Fleetmatics monitors billions of system interactions a day, providing valuable insights into customer usage and system performance trends. An Early Warning System monitoring wall, which is fifty feet in length, enables Fleetmatics to identify a potential performance issue early and remedy it, ensuring a seamless customer experience.

To celebrate the official opening of the NOC, a class of students from Cnoc Mhuire Senior School in Tallaght toured the facility and took part in fun Engineers Week activities.

Caroline Spillane, Director General, Engineers Week said: “Engineers Ireland is delighted to join with Fleetmatics in marking this important milestone for the company during Engineers Week. Ireland is known internationally for its engineering talent and it’s great to see Fleetmatics investing in a new Network Operations Centre to ensure that its customers around the world benefit from the innovation that takes place here.”

Photo Credits ,Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography.

 

The Nokia 3,5 and 6 are coming to Ireland. #Nokia #HMDGlobal #Ireland

Since announcement a few weeks ago, the response has been positive.. 

As we all now know Nokia are back in the game and they have brought a few new devices to market and they are set to go on sale in Q2. As of now there is no exact date, Since the launch people have been in touch asking about the new devices and if there was any info at hand due to me being a huge Nokia fan and I have also been asked if I will sport the new devices and of course the answer is YES…

I have reached out to all the networks regarding the matter as many folk on local forums are questioning the availability of the 3 new devices since other countries are now showing details and here is the response I got today from all three networks but stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks..

 

 

If you need anymore on the new NOKIA devices head over HERE…

For NOW – Three have stepped up to the plate and have confirmed that all Three of the new Android devices will be launching on their network but Meteor and Vodafone have no concrete answer just yet…

THREE IRELAND

 

 

 

VODAFONE IRELAND

METEOR MOBILE

 

Dubleup – The credit card sized #powerbank that fits into a purse or wallet

In an age where we increasingly rely on our smartphones for work, for keeping in touch with what’s going on in the world, chatting with our friends and checking social media, absolute power is an absolute necessity. The sheer panic many people feel when their phone is running out of juice and the mad scramble to find a power source can now be a thing of the Past . we have discussed battery anxiety many times here on techbuzzireland and featured on National TV discussing the matter.

 

 

The Dubleup power bank, which launches on Kickstarter today 9th March, offers a truly portable solution to your charging issues. Being the same size as your average credit card, it can easily be popped into your purse or wallet so is readily available to charge your phone whether at work, on the move or whilst travelling. The ultra-light and ultra-thin design means you will hardly know you are carrying it, no more bulky, heavy chargers weighing you down now!

 

 

 

Dubleup is not only incredibly portable but also incredibly stylish and is available in a choice of gold, silver and black. It is available with either a built in lightening connector for iPod and iPhone or a built in MicroUSB for Android devices. With a capacity of 1280mAH, there is more than enough juice to give a dead or dying iPhone 7 (1,960 mAH battery capacity) sufficient battery life to last the rest of the day.

We have tested it on several devices including Windows Phone with Micro USB and it worked fine,hopefully soon we will see a USB – C option come on stream….

 

 

The LED power indicator displays your battery level and charge status so no more flat battery dilemmas either. The power card has met worldwide safety approvals and is Apple Certified, so you can rest easy knowing that your device will charge safely when the power bank is operational and that all of your Apple items will be supported with Dubleup’s power bank.

Don’t miss out on this stylish and portable charging solution, register your interest now on Dubleup.com and check out the Kickstarter page right now and make your life a little lighter!

Early Bird Offer! The first 6000 backers will be able to get their Dubleup for just $50 USD (Around £39.94).

Thereafter the price is $59 USD (Around £47.13).

Both of these prices will include shipping.

 

Dubleup Product Specifications:

The Design

  • Ultra-Light and Ultra-Thin device – the size of a credit card
  • Built-in Lightning cable
  • Portable – made for your convenience
  • Dimensions: 86x54x5.5mm

The Battery

  • LED power indicator displays battery level and charge status
  • Rechargeable Lithium battery
  • Capacity: 1280mAh
  • Input/output: 5v 

The Package 

See the slideshow of the total package below..

 

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About Dubleup

Dubleup is an Australian based tech business housed under Red White Blue Group Pty Ltd. Dubleup’s focus is to lead innovation for products that people need every day. We aim to achieve this by creating simple and beautiful designs, which will ensure ease of use and seamless integration into your everyday life.

For the past year, Dubleup has been working to create the thinnest and lightest external battery. The credit card sized power bank is designed to fit inside your purse or wallet (like a credit card) adding minimal weight. At the same time this will charge and add power to your devices, keeping you connected. The credit card sized power bank is Dubleup’s debut into the tech world, with many more exciting and beautiful products to come.

Check out our UNBOXING here and see what we think of it below…

Hit them up on KICKSTARTER

 

VIDEO REVIEW 

 

 

Blackboard Strengthens its Position in Italy. #Blackboard #Students #Analytics

Blackboard, the leading education technology company for teaching, learning and student engagement, today announced a new partnership in Italy with B Human, an Italian systems integration and digital consulting company with proven experience in education.  The partnership, which aims to expand Blackboard’s presence among universities, public institutions, private organisations and corporate academies, further demonstrates its commitment to investing in Southern Europe and driving market changes.

Blackboard’s product portfolio is unmatched in the marketplace, spanning teaching and learning, analytics, community engagement, campus transactions and security solutions as well as student services. The company serves more than 16,000 institutions and private organisations in 90 countries around the world, reaching over 100 million users.

 

 

“Italy is a key market for us and we are looking forward to working with B Human and local institutions and businesses to drive learners’ success,” said Lee Blakemore, President of Blackboard International. “Our solutions can be key assets to improve students’ retention, course completion rates and, ultimately, enhance students’ employability.” 

“Since its inception, B Human has developed a strong expertise in the education sector and working with Blackboard is for us a natural evolution,” said Davide Mantegazza, President of B Human. “Thanks to the depth and breadth of Blackboard’s portfolio, their unmatched understanding of the world of the learner, and our knowledge of the Italian market, we will be able to support institutions and private organisations to meet the needs of new types of learners and help them thrive.” 

There is a new Irish dating app called Wynk. #Dating #Ireland #Wynk

Do we not have enough of these apps already? Perhaps not..

Dating apps seem to be a thing with all sorts literally, They all have the same idea but will vary and they are here to help you find a partner. For me they are no use nor have I heard much about people actually finding real love through these apps. From chatting amongst friends the likes of Tinder really provides you with one night stands which the same could be said for the likes of Plenty Of Fish…

What is Wynk then and why is it different… A different approach,but end result is still the same…

Swipe right or left on activities you like or dislike respectively & then do the same for people. Once someone likes you in return & the same activity as you, you match! Simple, right?

Wynk comes with an array of awesome features to help you boost your post-match date rate & it’s all free to download & use!

So in short this app is based more so on your interests and things in common but lets be honest will people will use this for a quickie or for the real thing?  Dating apps are still regarded as dodgy and we do not know who we are actually speaking too in some cases,however this has a more civil approach and the best way to start a date is with something in common which I would presume the majority of folk do bar the weirdos that lurk through these apps with a false identity.

 

 

Wynk do say….

At Wynk, we know the dating world can be scary. Which is why we’ve built a unique dating app that matches people based not only on mutual attraction but on common activities both parties express an interest in!

Want to try it out? Hit the respective app stores below and do let us know how you get on…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#Sitpack – The world’s most compact, foldable resting device now available in the UK

Lets be honest not having a seat or waiting on one is a pain in the backside,especially us techies at events.

The idea for SitPack came about whilst its inventor was standing around waiting for three hours for Prince to perform on stage at Roskilde festival in Denmark in 2010. He noticed thousands of people drinking cans of beer on clunky deckchairs that are thrown away after the festival and had the idea of fitting a chair into something the size of a beer can that can be taken anywhere.

 

 

 

Sitpack is an innovation, which makes high-adjustable seating possible. Sitpack is perfect for commuting or travelling, festivals, skiing, outdoor adventure, watching the kids play sport, golfing, fishing, hunting and additionally provides great functionality for photographers and a great supportive device for seniors. It can even be used at standing desks to some weight off your feet whilst still keeping blood flow to your legs.

 

 

 

Imagine the relief of popping out a foldable seat when your back and knees start aching whilst standing for long periods of time. Could be watching a band in concert or at a festival, queuing at customs, playing golf, when in the great outdoors, watching your child’s football or rugby match or even being dragged to the shopping centre – well imagine no more!  Sitpack, the world’s most compact, foldable resting device is now available to purchase in the UK.

 

 

 

Winner of the Chicago Good Design Award 2016, Hamburg IF Design Award 2015, and Successful Design Award 2015 (China), Sitpack is a high-adjustable foldable seat, which, when folded, looks like a small, inconspicuous cylinder the size of a beer can. The real magic of Sitpack happens when you unfold the cylinder revealing a 13 inch wide seat, pull out the 34.25 inch telescopic leg which can be adjusted to your height and your seat awaits, letting you stay relaxed leaning in at eye level with your friends!

 

 

Made out of the same polycarbonate used in riot shields and bulletproof glass enforced with glassfiber, it is incredibly strong, light (less than 13 ounces) and does not need to be taken apart for  recycling as it is made of one material. It can support the weight of over 286 lbs. so is suitable for people of all shapes and sizes and at only 16.8cm (inch or CM) tall and 6.6cm  (inch or CM) in diameter, Sitpack can easily be carried in your pocket, your bag or as a stationary glove compartment accessories.

 

 

 

Sitpack is not all about portability though – it’s about convenience and health as it embodies the positive outcomes of resting with the right posture. Correct resting increases blood circulation and thereby your focus. It soothes a tired back and leaves only 30 percent body weight on the coccyx. The SitPack will keep your energy levels higher throughout the day, while stimulating muscles and balance.

 

Sitpack features a revolutionary system which after taking a few minutes to get the hang of locking each section securely, allows users to whip out the seat in seconds and, until now, no other seats have provided the same level of compact performance. The novelty lies in the engineering process, and finally, in the hands of the toolmakers. It takes 4.5 tonnes of high precision steel tools, to make Sitpack and the internal geometries in each tube only the best toolmakers can handle this task.

 

 

Available in five stylish colours, Sitpack is now available to purchase for £45 at www.sitpack.dk.

For instructions on how to assemble and dissemble the Sitpack, click here