Listen your way with the newest addition to the JBL Tune series. The first earbuds to feature JBL’s ‘Sound Fit’, the Tune Flex TWS earbuds deliver personalised sound with the perfect fit for every lifestyle.
One pair of earbuds, two different listening styles. Stay connected to your surroundings with the natural, open design or pop on a pair of the sealing ear tips – there’s three sizes included – to block out distractions and prevent sound leakage. Flex between the open or sealed design and then further personalise performance with ‘Sound Fit’ via the JBL Headphones app.
Earbuds that move through your day with you. JBL Tune Flex brings six modes of ANC tuning so whether using open or sealed eartips, on the go or at home, you can choose the best noise cancelling experience to suit you.
Listen up no matter where you’re going. With JBL Pure Bass Sound, the JBL Tune Flex is engineered to keep listeners inspired throughout the day. With up to 8-hour battery life in the earbuds and up to 24 more in the case, performance is never compromised – whether it’s talking to friends, travelling abroad or relaxing at home.
Flip open and pair with your device – you’re connected for calls, music and more. With Dual Connect, you’re good with one earbud or both, plus 4 different microphones so you can take your calls hassle free. Connect with your surroundings using the hands free voice control with Google Assistant.
Built to last, the JBL Tune Flex is designed with style and substance in mind. Vibrant or classic, choose from three colourways (black, blue or white) or dare to be bold with the JBL Tune Flex Ghost special edition – whip out the purple, black or white depending on your style.
The JBL Tune Flex earbuds come in JBL’s latest eco-friendly packaging and are available in September from uk.jbl.com for £89.99.
Features of the JBL Tune Flex:
● JBL Pure Bass Sound
● Active Noise Cancelling (2-Mic) with Smart Ambient
● 4 microphones for crisp, clear calls
● JBL sound fit – open ear and sealing ear tips
● 3 sizes of sealing ear tips
● Up to 8H in the earbuds + 24H in the case with ANC off
● Speed charge
● IPX4 splash proof certified
● Hands-Free Voice Control with Google Assistant
● Customisable all-access touch control through the JBL Headphones App
Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has created a digital map of some of the best music and arts festivals across the country this summer.
Using Esri’s ArcGIS digital mapping system, the interactive map highlights both popular and lesser-known festivals around Ireland.
Ireland’s festival scene has something for everyone, offering a mix of experiences and activities to suit all tastes and interests. From arts in Galway and storytelling on Cape Clear, to rocking at Indiependence and traditional music galore at Fleadh Cheoil, this map will help festival-goers to plan their itineraries for summer 2022.
The map also provides a helpful list of festival essentials including links to packing checklists, tips on how to survive a rainy festival, and Spotify playlists.
For every company, there comes a moment when paperwork-based management turns into a liability. That’s when you know it’s time to consider a more high-tech approach to handling your resources: Enterprise Resource Planning software.
In this guide, we’ll discuss what ERP systems are, what they bring to the table, and how to develop them in a way that ensures your business gets the most out of the final product. So, let’s start from the beginning.
What is an ERP?
An ERP is a type of software that helps businesses manage their processes, including logistics, accounting, inventory management, HR management, and so on. It’s primarily meant to boost profits and operational efficiency by means of automation and keeping everything in one place.
As technologies progress, so does ERP software. The ERP solutions of today often employ AI and machine learning to further raise the effectiveness of their management tools. While there are ready-made ERP applications on the market, many organisations choose to hire an ERP development company to develop a custom solution that precisely caters to their business needs.
What are the benefits of getting an ERP?
Now that you know what an ERP system is, let’s talk about what it can do for your organisation.
Improved efficiency. ERP helps your company save tons of time (and consequently, money) thanks to the automation of routine and repetitive tasks.
Less paperwork. ERP makes generating reports much faster, and generally streamlines the process of submitting all kinds of paperwork.
Data-driven decision making. ERPs facilitate more informed decision making by having all the relevant data easily accessible, on top of providing auto generated reports and analytics.
Centralised information storage. Instead of being scattered across several different databases, all the data is conveniently gathered, processed, and stored in one place, which removes the need for regular checks and synchronisation.
Compliance made simple. Every business must maintain regulatory compliance, and ERP systems help with that by keeping track of the latest industry regulations with built-in compliance features.
Great scalability. ERP software is very flexible in adjusting to different kinds of situations, as the systems can be easily expanded and reduced depending on your needs.
Superior collaboration. Having all data stored in one place ties the many departments together, even if they are kilometres apart. This makes for a more productive work environment, promoting fast and accurate communication.
Enhanced customer service. ERP can greatly increase the quality of your customer relations with smart customer behaviour analysis, customer history, and all the order and service data available at the click of a button.
Suffice it to say, ERP systems are incredibly useful and are irreplaceable when it comes to managing sizable businesses. But the available market solutions won’t always have the exact array of features your company needs, which is why you may want to create an ERP system of your own. So, how does one do that?
How to develop an ERP?
Building an ERP system is a complex process that can nonetheless be broken down into a number of simple steps. Let’s start from the beginning.
Step 1. Carry out a goals and requirements analysis
To develop a high-quality product, you must have a concrete aim in mind. Try talking to different employees to figure out which tasks of theirs could be improved with an ERP system. Do industry research. This will help you solidify a set of goals and requirements for the project.
Step 2. Select a development partner
Your development partner can make or break the project. Consider your options very carefully, and go for reliable, industry-savvy companies. A good partner will always provide relevant guidance, advice, and, of course, high-quality service.
Step 3. Consider UX/UI design
The UX and UI of an ERP system should be informative and user-friendly. Explore what elements and features are common in ERP design and prepare a blueprint of your own – this will be very helpful when creating mockups and the final UI.
Step 4. Choose a technology stack
Think about which platform you want to develop for and select the technology to build the software on accordingly. C++ or C# are the common choices for Windows devices, while Swift or Objective-C are typical for Mac OS. If you want to create a web-based application, consider Node.js, Angular, JavaScript, or Bootstrap.
Step 5. Decide on the integrations
Third-party integrations are more or less unavoidable when creating an ERP solution. The services ERPs can connect with often include CRM, e-Commerce, customer service modules, office suites, and even other ERPs.
Step 6. Focus on communication
Over the course of the development process, you will have to regularly contact the development team to catch up on the latest updates and happenings in the project. Timely communication will help adapt to changing situations in a way that will minimise extra costs, so make sure to report all the changes in plans, deadlines, design, budget, and other features to the developers as soon as possible.
Step 7. Test the software
Before the product is released, it needs to be reviewed. Firstly, check if the ERP meets all the security, functionality, and integration requirements, as well as follows industry compliances. In addition to testing within the development company or your own organisation, you can employ focus groups to get a broader QA coverage.
You’re done!
Now that your solution is fully tested and compliant with industry standards, it’s ready to be released. While it may take some time to adapt to a new managerial system, the benefits will make themselves apparent very fast: you will enjoy smoother and more effective business processes, and your customers will appreciate a faster, better service.
Today, UK micromobility startup bo announces its first product, the bo M. bo M is a radical rethink and total redesign of the e-scooter, introducing the single biggest innovation leap in scooter technology: Safesteer™.
With electric scooters traditionally seen as unsafe and unreliable, bo exists to set new standards in safety, comfort and design. bo M is the world’s first electric scooter focused on empowering people to transition out from their cars.
“We spent 3 years developing the bo M for everyone who can see the potential of the e-scooter, but who finds today’s scooters too unsafe, impractical for daily use, or simply not well designed” says Oscar Morgan, bo CEO. “Our mission has been to develop game-changing features and safety enhancements such as Safesteer, whilst using our experience in automotive design to build a scooter people feel proud to own and ride.
Grounded in safety, bo M features Safesteer™ riding stabilisation alongside the 360 degree Light Halo system. For unrivalled comfort the bo M uses Airdeck and refined vehicle geometry with a generous wheelbase, optimised steerer angle and wide handlebars. Finally, challenging traditional scooter design, the unique bo Monocurve chassis and seamless feature integration combine to deliver an exceptional commuting experience.
The new safety standard | SafesteerTM
A world first in electric scooters, bo is introducing active riding stabilisation with SafesteerTM technology, setting the benchmark for control and confidence.
The technology stabilises and smoothes the steering across bumps, dips and potholes to keep the rider in perfect control.
This fundamental shift in vehicle dynamics means the single greatest concern of new and experienced e-scooter riders is eliminated.
Light Signature | 360 Light Halo 360 degree Light Halo and high power headlight for forward visibility
bo’s distinctive Daytime Running Light (DRL) wraps around the Monocurve chassis to create Light Halo, a world first in the sector: 360 degree light visibility. This signature design dramatically increases road presence and awareness from other road users.
Alongside Light Halo, a powerful secondary headlight illuminates the road ahead, while a wide-angle high-lumen rear light keeps you seen from behind, flashing brightly when users brake.
Comfort | Airdeck
Searching for an optimised solution to ride comfort led to bo M’s engineered elastomer Airdeck, based on the same material technology found in high performance running trainers. The lightweight deck panel is tuned to remove road vibrations – removing the need for complex and ineffective suspension systems.
With 50km of range, all day riding comfort is the priority: Airdeck, plus wide pneumatic tyres keep the road bumps out. Additionally, the bo M geometry is optimised for stability and ergonomics, including wider handlebar at 580mm, a generous 930mm wheelbase for more standing room, and a 76 degree steering angle for naturally controlled dynamics.
Punctures are a common commuter concern, so the bo M is specified with high quality tubeless pneumatic tyres – eliminating pinch punctures and maximising grip on the road.
The shape of things to come | Monocurve chassis
Reshaping the electric scooter with bo’s unique Monocurve chassis represents a foundational shift in vehicle design and engineering – the single greatest sector advancement since electric scooters arrived in our cities.
Alongside strength and reliability, bo M’s aluminium chassis has been designed to enable every innovation, from Safesteer to Lock and Load, Light Halo to Airdeck, without adding complexity for the user.
The unbroken Monocurve chassis is the first structure in this sector designed to true automotive principles, seamlessly combining function with design
Harry Wills, bo CTO added, “Aware that to some it is controversial, we made a conscious decision to eliminate the fold, launching bo M with an unbroken Monocurve chassis.
“bo M is designed for commuters travelling home to work who value exceptional ride, safety and reliability above all else. Creating this new category, between a traditional e-scooter and an e-bike, our research discovered that the majority of people seldom or never use the fold. It represented a point of weakness, so that directed us to this final design”
Bags of potential | Lock and Load
E-scooter riders no longer have to be restricted to a backpack. The bo Monocurve chassis does not twist as you steer, keeping luggage hooked on the two secure load hooks stable and swing-free while you ride.
The hidden, built-in steel dual mount system doubles as a locking point – making it simple to secure the bo M with confidence using a standard D-lock. For full peace of mind should the owner lose sight of their bo M, the bosecure system of GPS tracking, motor locking, loud anti-tamper alarms and mobile notifications kick in.
The bo M is available for pre-order from bo.world. RRP £1,995 or £69 p/m. Shipping Spring ‘23
The European Investment Bank is expected to strengthen backing for climate action, clean transport, renewable energy, healthcare, education, agriculture and business in Ireland, in addition to enhancing support to sectors such as energy efficiency and peatland’s rehabilitation, following the meeting of the Ireland-EIB Financing Group held at Department of Finance today.
“The European Investment Bank is a key partner to ensure that Ireland benefits from high-impact investment that unlocks opportunities, improves services and delivers a more sustainable future. It is a pleasure to welcome Vice President Kettel Thomsen and his colleagues back to Dublin for today’s meeting of the Ireland-EIB Financing Group. Discussions between Ministerial colleagues and the EIB will ensure that the EIB’s unique financial strength and technical expertise can accelerate transformational investment across the country and build on the EUR 1 billion of EIB and EIF financing for Irish investment delivered last year. Yesterday’s agreements for EUR 200 million new EIB support for capital investment in 30 schools and advisory support to cut energy bills in schools across the country shows the unique impact of the EIB in this country.”
said Paschal Donohoe T.D., Irish Finance Minister and Governor of the European Investment Bank.
“The EIB-Ireland Financing Group ensures that the EIB can back crucial investment that drives business growth, tackles infrastructure needs and delivers climate action. This week’s visit builds on the EIB Group’s enhanced recent engagement to respond to challenges related to Brexit and COVID-19. Today’s discussions with Ministers from across government will ensure that no opportunities are lost to overcome current challenges and unlock transformational new investment.”
said Christian Kettel-Thomsen, Vice President of the European Investment Bank.
The meeting of the EIB-Ireland Financing Group included the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath T.D., Minister for Environment, Climateand Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien T.D. and Minister of State for Agriculture, Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett.
Officials from across government and the EIB’s team dealing with Ireland also participated.
Over the course of this year the EIB expects to confirm around EUR 1 billion of new financing for projects across Ireland, including energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy generation and electricity interconnection, SME’s and farmers, innovation, improving university facilities and construction of new social housing.
The EIB-Ireland Financing Group was established in December 2016, alongside the opening of the EIB’s first permanent office in Ireland, to strengthen cooperation between the European Investment Bank and Irish government departments and stakeholders.
The European Investment Bank is Europe’s long-term lending institution and owned directly by the 27 EU member states and the world’s largest international public bank.
Over the last decade the EIB has provided more than EUR 8 billion for long-term investment across Ireland, including education, energy, transport, social housing healthcare, agriculture and water projects, as well as investment by small business and corporate research and development.
Now that we are back to normal, it is time that we bid adieu to the presentations where all we needed to do was share the screen in our zoom or Google meet meetings. Instead, it is time that we equip ourselves well enough and incorporate audio-visual systems, which are important for the smooth running of the meetings. Not only for office-related requirements but the need for professional AV control solutions has also been thoroughly felt in other aspects like educational institutions.
But where do you get hold of a choice who will be eager to sell you great equipment and make sure that you have your hands on the right service? At this juncture that we believe a solution like Biamp Systems is extremely needed.
What Is an Audio-Visual System?
Now we come to the most important part of the discussion. What does one mean by an audio-visual system? The term is quite self-explanatory, and it refers to a screen that can help you display your visual presentation and, at the same time, is capable of audio support. The idea is to make sure that everyone can see the presentation in one go and have access to audio inputs if there is a need for the same.
Biamp Systems is your one-stop solution if you require such a system and want the functioning of your office to go smoothly. Many options currently claim to provide you with good services; however, most are not up to the mark. The onus at Biamp Systems is to make sure you can make the most professional audio-visual experience instantly. These are very easy to use as well.
Conclusion
If you require professional AV solutions and that too at a great price range, the only option that you need to trust is none other than Biamp Systems. Contact them today!
This year, Tronsmart is celebrating its 9th anniversary, and before the fireworks begin, announcing Big Anniversary Sale and Giving Away tones of presents to its customers. To win the prize all you have to do is Log in with your e-mail on the Official Tronsmart Page and participate in the Lucky Draw event. Among the prizes are Gift Box, which includes a new T7 speaker, a vacuum bottle, and a T-shirt with the Tronsmart logo, and some previous Tronsmart products such as T2 Plus, Trip, and Splash 1 speakers, or Onyx Apex and Battle headphones. The event will take place between June, 29th and July 16th on official website.
Moreover, Tronsmart will have an amazing Anniversary Sales event on their Aliexpress and Amazon Official Stores where stunning new earphones Space S1 and Battle can be purchased for as low as $9.99 and $23.03 respectively. While legendary wireless speakers Force and Mega Pro will be available for $50.99 and $79.99.
Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Speaker
New portable speaker, the long-awaited successor to the legendary T-series – Tronsmart T7. Tronsmart added an IPX7 water resistance rating and customizable backlight. The cylindrical shape of T7 not only looks cool and is convenient to use, but also helps to create 360° surround sound. Powerful woofers on the bottom work together with two combined tweeters at the top for a power output of 30W controlled via Tronsmart patented SoundPulse audio technology. And last but not least, the T7 speaker provides a better connection than ever thanks to Bluetooth 5.3, which facilitates the wireless signal transmission over up to 18 meters and improves energy efficiency while streaming audio.
T7 Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Thanks to the stylish and practical design reinforced by the IPX7 water resistance rating, T7 Mini will look equally great anywhere. One of the biggest additions is the flashing to the beat of the music backlight, which can be customized or even fully turned off with a single button. Tronsmart T7 Mini is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with built-In 15W premium full-frequency driver units that deliver tonal balance with rich-detailed treble & penetrating bass. T7 Mini is equipped with a 2500mAh battery that can provide you with up to 18 hours of non-stop music experience and takes only 3 hours to fully charge. Speaker supports the latest Bluetooth 5.3 and True Wireless Stereo.
Groove 2 Waterproof Outdoor Speaker
Groove 2 features a design with rubberized housing that not only provides IPX7 water resistance but also creates an excellent defense against any physical damage. Groove 2 uses a passive radiator to further increase its bass frequencies providing a superior bass quality. It has an output power of 10W and the ability to connect a couple of those together with TWS. Groove 2 was upgraded with a new Bluetooth 5.3 that guarantees a fast connection to the signal source and high energy efficiency of the speaker. Thanks to a 2500mAh battery, the speaker can work for up to 18 hours without recharging. In addition, Tronsmart has added a much-requested beat-driven backlight feature.
These and many other Tronsmart products will be available at an unbeatable price from June 29th to July 16th. Catch the chance to win Super gifts and get offers on Tronsmart official website now.
Ireland’s leading car sharing service GoCar, today announced an investment of over €1 million in the expansion of its car sharing fleet across new locations nationwide this year. The investment will primarily fund the provision of a new fleet of cars and vans in line with growing demand for GoCar car sharing services among the general public since the covid-19 pandemic.
By the end of 2022, the company forecasts a 15% increase in car sharing locations throughout Ireland compared to 2020. In total, GoCar will have more than 700 car sharing locations nationally this year, with more than 900 vehicles available to rent by the hour and more vehicles expected to be added in line with rising public demand.
Over the past two years, GoCar has been growing beyond its traditional urban centres in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway – this is part of the company’s strategic commitment to make car sharing more accessible to drivers across Ireland as a sustainable and flexible alternative to private vehicle ownership. The car sharing service has already begun its regional location rollout with car sharing now available in multiple locations throughout counties Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Kildare, Meath, Louth, Mayo, Wicklow, Westmeath and Kerry.
Demand for car sharing services remained buoyant following the pandemic outbreak in 2020 and public interest began to rise last year with GoCar expanding its fleet of vehicles by almost 10% in 2021, with a total of 860 vehicles available to users across the country. The company also experienced a 5% increase in car sharing trips booked in 2021 compared to 2020.
Paul McNeice, Head of Country for GoCar, said: “It’s fantastic to see demand for car sharing among the general public on the rise and as a result we are determined to make it as accessible as possible for consumers across the country. For many households, GoCar presents a reliable and important alternative to car ownership and is a really cost-effective solution for daily transport needs including commuting, shopping, recreational trips, staycations and more.
“National preference and attitudes towards private car ownership and sustainable transport are constantly evolving, and now, more than ever before, people are re-evaluating their individual transport requirements and considering flexibility, cost and importantly, environmental impact. To this effect, we hope that our investment in the national expansion of our car sharing fleet will provide an effective transport solution for more people looking for alternative transport options.”
GoCar enables customers to rent cars and vans from just €10 an hour, with corporate customers using the service to meet work-related transport needs and reduce fleet costs. Registered users can easily book via the GoCar app, then unlock the vehicle with their phone; the keys are inside the car, with fuel, insurance and Dublin city parking all included in the rental price.
Further information about GoCar can be found atwww.gocar.ie
Synch Payments, the Irish instant mobile payments provider, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the European PayTech leader Nexi as its platform and service provider to help bring the Synch proposition to Irish customers and merchants.
Synch recently secured authorization from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), essentially clearing it to trade and paving the way for the company to move its attention fully toward launch planning for the new app.
The appointment of a technology partner is a key milestone in this regard as the platform and service provider is an essential part of the business proposition. As selected provider, Nexi have already demonstrated their credentials in the mobile payments sector with their highly regarded Jiffy platform powering mobile payments service BANCOMAT Pay in Italy.
Working with Nexi, Synch will offer Irish based banks and authorized financial institutions an innovative service that will enable merchants to receive account to account payments through at point of sale and e-commerce with an effective “mobile-only” user-experience for consumers, reducing the overall costs and contributing to further accelerating the use of digital payments in Ireland.
Speaking today, Inez Cooper, Managing Director of SynchPayments said: “With CCPC approval to trade we are now moving forward and are putting in place the critical elements that will build the foundation of our payments service here in Ireland. Central to this is partnering with a trusted and established PayTech leader who will bring their experience, innovation and proven track record on service to the Irish market for the benefit of Irish consumers and merchants – as well as all payment service providers that are licensed to join the service.
“Since the recent CCPC announcement a week ago we have had a number of enquiries from organisations that want to join the service. It is a really exciting time and we are delighted that we will have Nexi working alongside us – ensuring that we have a trusted partner with world class credentials in digital payments. We look forward to working closely with the team at Nexi in the weeks and months ahead as we work toward our launch.”
Andrea Mencarini, Cards & Digital Payments Director at Nexi stated “We were the first in Italy to develop and launch a P2P and P2B service via smartphone with Jiffy and today we feel really very proud of being selected by Synch and are eager to support the financial institutions and payments service providers that will join Synch, to deliver an instant mobile payment solution for Ireland. This is a further, important recognition of Nexi‘s capabilities to launch innovative initiatives by leveraging our know-how, expertise and people and also contributing to accelerating the development of digital payments in Europe.”
Synch, an independent corporate entity, was established in 2020 by some of Ireland’s leading banks including AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and KBC. The ambition behind the solution is to have an account to account, mobile payment solution for all payment types -to friends, family, retail or e-commerce, with a simple, instant mobile payment experience for all consumers and businesses in Ireland.
