Month: October 2022

5 Ways Technology Can Improve Business Operations

Humans have engaged in commercial activities since the dawn of time. This concept of exchanging goods or services developed into modern businesses. The business model has evolved and taken different shapes. As the world progresses, businesses improve their operations to become more efficient and appealing to customers. 

These days, businesses are heavily reliant on modern technology, especially the internet. By understanding how technology influences commerce, you can formulate efficient business strategies. An efficient company completes its goals in the least possible time and resources. Here are a few ways technology can make a business more efficient. 

1. Improved Communication

Effective communication is essential for every business. It allows multiple company branches to work together effectively by minimising delays. Efficient communication ensures no communication gap occurs between employees and managers. It also considers consumer opinion and integrates it into the producer’s production process. 

Emails make business inbound communication efficient. Emails are quick and relay important information. You can connect a company’s email addresses and prioritise inbound ones through email analytics software. This program allows company problems to be quickly detected and fixed through effective communication. The software also provides a report on the communication process that the business can utilise to improve communication further. 

Establish a good customer service system to reduce the communication gap with customers. Customer service software can help you prioritise customer queries, so none remain unanswered. You can also use the program to send customised automatic messages. Instant replies increase customer satisfaction and raise brand loyalty. 

2. Reduced Operating Costs

Technology simplifies the job for many workers in businesses. For example, accounting software can scan entire budgets and compile them in one place. They no longer require bookkeeping. The software reports are always accurate, so accountants do not have to spend hours ensuring there is no mistake.

Businesses frequently take advantage of accounting and payroll software for accountants to reduce the likelihood of errors and streamline their financial operations. These tools also provide valuable insights into the company’s financial health, making it easier to track expenses, income, and forecast future budgets.

Instead, accountants can use that time to analyse the budget reports and make crucial decisions about where to make budget cuts and provide more funding. The software reduces operating costs by automating some jobs. Accounting software directs finance employees to work efficiently. It also ensures that other company departments have the correct funding to work optimally and reduce company resources. Another way to reduce operating costs is to upgrade to a leave request software to eliminate the need for any printed paperwork for your team’s time off management. 

3. Enabling Remote Working

Technology has opened businesses to remote work possibilities, which the companies heavily practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote working is also used to connect employees from around the world. The technology ensures that remote work is efficient and effective. 

Team managers could communicate with employees through video conferencing platforms and set expectations. The latest 5G mobile network ensures robust communication, reducing the chances of a poor internet connection. Cloud storage not only stores a vast amount of data but also makes sharing work quick and reliable. Team managers can assess employee work and make changes directly. Similarly, scheduling software can keep workers on top of their work. Remote working also ensures a better work-life balance – says Slava Vaniukov, expert and CEO of Softermii.

4. Digital Advertising

As technology evolves, our reliance on it grows. Because of its addictive algorithm, many are beginning to use social media as their primary form of entertainment: 81% of American adults have social media accounts. Businesses can also create appealing social media accounts to increase their reach. A specific theme can help your product stand out. Social media also lets consumers post paid advertising campaigns that utilize their algorithm. The algorithm has user preference information and matches advertisements to users according to their internet history. This ensures that marketing resources are not wasted on uninterested people. 

Similarly, users look toward an online digital magazine for information. These magazines have easy-to-understand information on a wide variety of topics. Due to advertisements, they are free to read and only take up space inside your phone’s memory. These digital magazines are SEO optimised, so by placing an advertisement in a related digital magazine article, you enable genuinely interested customers to view your product. These advertisements are also cost-effective as there are no physical copies to print.

5. Improved Security

Heavy reliance on technology for functioning also puts the business at risk. Malware and viruses can corrupt the entire system, causing vital information to be deleted. Thankfully, technology also provides us with a solution. A converged security and information management (CSIM) platform serves as a defence against unauthorised access.

A security system sets up a firewall on the company’s software so no external source can access it. It also has spyware detection and anti-virus features that ensure no software programs installed on the system contain viruses and malware that can corrupt files. They also have a password protection application against internal threats. If the system cannot operate against an intrusion, it will immediately inform the business manager so that they can take the proper steps. A security system is becoming necessary to protect vital research and development data as security breaches become more prevalent.

Endnote

Technology has changed the way businesses operate. It is present in every sector of industry. A company that does not integrate a technological mechanism into its work can not hope to compete in saturated markets. Researching new ways to integrate technology into your business can give you an upper hand against your competitors. The strategies will be more efficient, and you will be able to attract new customers. 

NGMN Paves the Way for Disaggregated Networks’ Operating Models

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance has launched its second publication on “ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v2.0”, which provides a detailed breakdown on how disaggregation impacts an operator’s organisation and processes. The publication covers RAN, core and transport disaggregation and outlines how planning, deployment, service provision, optimisation and maintenance processes will be impacted. In addition, the publication highlights the impact on processes of cloudification and the need to move towards the use of greater network automation whilst embracing DevSecOps. The opportunities, challenges, and the impact on network testing are also explained. Developed by the NGMN Alliance’s Partners – operators, vendors, system integrators, and research institutes – the new publication builds on “ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v1.0” from October 2021, which outlined the opportunities and challenges of network disaggregation.

Arash Ashouriha, SVP Group Technology Innovation, Deutsche Telekom and Chairman of the NGMN Alliance Board, states: “The successful and cost-effective adoption of disaggregated network technologies, enabling an agile implementation of innovative technologies with improved capabilities to react fast on customer demand, requires new modi operandi. In NGMN, we specifically focus on the operating model of disaggregated networks. We at Deutsche Telekom are glad to lead this initiative, working with our co-leads, who represent other geo-locations, and with the entire value chain in NGMN. “

Arvin L. Siena, Vice President & Head – Technology Strategy and Transformation Office, PLDT & Smart Communications and NGMN Alliance Board Director, adds: “The telecommunications industry has embarked on an exciting journey. One that has started to disrupt the foundations of how networks are planned, designed, built, and operated, through their adoption of network disaggregation leading towards cloud-native strategies. As Co-Lead of the ODiN Project, we are excited to push this forward together with our NGMN Partners.”

Javan Erfanian, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Bell Canada and NGMN Alliance ODiN Project Co-Lead and Board Member, further explains: “Network disaggregation sets out the foundations for an agile and flexible future, setting the scene for operators to meet the needs of increasingly diverse use cases – across a wide range of industry sectors and with a wide range of requirements. We are very excited to work together with the operators and the entire value chain on industry solutions, enabling the industry to successfully embrace and bring to fruition network disaggregation and cloudification.”

Phase two of the NGMN Alliance ODiN Project demonstrates that, while the depth and extent of changes are indeed huge, there are broad concepts, initiatives and activities that aim to support and even accelerate the transition. From standardisation to alliances, from open proof-of-concept and integration labs to knowledge sharing and transfer, activities were collectively identified to support operators and the whole value chain in making disaggregation a success.

In the next step, the NGMN Alliance will work on more detailed guidance by outlining network disaggregation architectural options and related operating model blueprints, matched to specific deployment scenarios and operator needs. It is anticipated that “ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v3.0” will be released in 2023.

Download the ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v2.0 publication here.
All publications of the NGMN Alliance can be found on their website at www.ngmn.org.

Tech Review – Tudia Merge cases for the iPhone 14 pro

We are in iPhone season still and of course the Google Pixel season and we have some cases for the iPhone 14 pro to check out from the cool folks at Tudia, we have been using their cases some time now and I can stand over them for quality and cases that will last and give your devices protection and you can find those reviews by searching in the search bar on site, Recently we checked out some case for the Google Pixel 7 and today we have cases for the iPhone 14 Pro which costs a pretty penny and does need protection.

These cases again have  a great look and give you excellent grip whilst protecting your device and you must check them out, they do last too as previous cases from the company have proven to do so. Check out the video review below for more and you will find all here is in order from great clicky buttons, all ports are accessible and of course we can charge wirelessy.

The Apple iPhone 14 pro cases are made of high-quality plastic and PU leather, protecting your phone from scratches, bumps, dings, and scuffs. Furthermore, the case for iPhone 14 pro offers a rough ridge on both sides for added grip and comfort while holding your phone. The phone case for iPhone 14 pro is available in 5 color variants, i.e., Black, Indigo Blue, Pine Green, Purple, and Pink.

Tudia Merge cases for the iPhone 14 Pro

Features

  • Apple iPhone 14 Pro Case Compatible with iPhone 14 Pro Case 5G (2022) Only.
  • Certified military-grade and ToughRhino Technology for dual layer protection against drops and scratches.
  • Protects your camera and screen with raised lip and edges.
  • The non-slip textured design on both sides and back provides additional grip while holding your phone.
  • The built-in magnetic ring is compatible with MagSafe chargers and wireless charging.

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Intelligent hybrid working: Logitech showcases AI-powered tabletop camera ‘Logitech Sight’ at DTX 2022

DTX + UCX exhibitors Logitech used Europe’s #1 digital transformation event of 2022 to showcase their revolutionary new product the Logitech Sight – an AI-powered tabletop camera that intelligently captures the best perspective of meeting participants and tracks conversations as they move around the conference room.

In today’s hybrid work landscape in which 43% of remote employees report not feeling included, the Logitech Sight helps solve the disparity between hybrid teams by giving remote workers an “at the table” experience when meeting with in-office colleagues.

Logitech Sight is the latest in a series of innovations designed to level the playing field for all workers, regardless of whether they choose to collaborate from the office, home, or anywhere else.

As an AI-powered camera, Logitech Sight provides alternative perspectives—by extending audio and video into larger rooms—to the Rally Bar or Rally Bar Mini camera at the front of the room.

With dual 4K cameras and seven beamforming microphones, Sight captures conversations and nonverbals as they naturally happen. This ultimately enhances employee participation and engagement by helping remote attendees feel as if they’re actually seated at the table.

Scott Wharton, general manager of Logitech Video Collaboration, stated: “We’re no longer all at home in equal-sized video boxes like we were during the height of the pandemic. In a hybrid work world, a mix of in-office and remote workers increases the challenge of delivering equitable experiences to everyone.”

“Logitech Sight, when used with Rally Bar or Rally Bar Mini, uses AI to tackle this problem with a model that is less Silicon Valley and more Hollywood—the art of using multiple camera angles and intelligent direction to bring remote participants off the sidelines and into the room. 

“Our customers have told us that this is one of the biggest hybrid work problems to solve to make ‘return to the office’ work better for teams. We believe, based on years of research and early customer feedback, that we’ve cracked the code on this must-win critical problem for organisations of all sizes.”

Eamon O’Doherty, Enterprise Director EMEA at Logitech added: “2022 has seen further confirmation that the home is just an important workspace as the office is. Of course, a home office is a different set-up to a conventional office, and has different benefits and challenges when it comes to communication.

“In response, there’s been a noticeable development in products aimed at improving the home working experience, such as docks that double as speaker phones both for conference calls and music, and which feature physical buttons that integrate with a chosen video software. 

“At the same time, these hubs can also wirelessly connect to a wireless headset, meaning a user can switch to more personal communication should there be background noise at home (an inevitability when there are kids and animals around!).

“Going forward, we’ll see more business technology that is designed for the home working space – whether that’s lighter and more compact solutions that fit in smaller, often improvised workspaces, or wireless-first products that help to reduce clutter by removing wires.”

The Logitech Sight will also enable RightSight with Smart Switching, adaptive intelligence that selects the best view between the tabletop camera and front-of-room camera, intuitively switching between camera views of in-person interactions and tracking conversations naturally

By integrating with leading video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet, Sight makes it easy to use hybrid-friendly meeting layout features like Zoom Smart Gallery and Microsoft Teams dynamic view.

Compatibility with popular platforms also gives IT teams assurance that their smart room technology will continue to meet the evolving needs of their hybrid workforce.

Bolt upcycles retired scooters to create first jewellery collection

Bolt has partnered with award-winning Estonian designer Tanel Veenre to upcycle its old scooter models into earrings, bracelets and pendants.

The collection, called Hardwear, includes over 100 hand-crafted pieces that have been made from the same ultra-lightweight, ultra-durable aircraft-grade aluminium used in Bolt’s fleet of over 230,000 scooters.

The collection includes pieces that have been finished with reflective coating for extra visibility at night, keeping wearers safe as they move around their city at night during the darker hours.

Bolt’s creative lead on the project, Kerttu Keermaa, said: “The Hardwear collection is built on the same guiding principles as Bolt scooters: sustainability and safety. The upcycling process follows a zero-waste approach, with any leftover material undergoing our regular recycling process. We believe that road safety is a shared responsibility and wearing reflective items can make pedestrians and cyclists more visible at night.”

Bolt currently operates in 500 cities across 45 countries in Europe and Africa, including Dublin. The European mobility champion operates ride hailing services in Dublin and Cork, as well as electric bike schemes in Sligo and Kilkenny.

The jewellery has been created in collaboration with award-winning Estonian designer Tanel Veenre. Tanel’s signature whimsical style has been exhibited in over 300 solo and group exhibitions around the world. He has been awarded at London Fashion Week and is the recipient of the several international and local design contests including the Estonian Cultural Awards.

To create each piece, Tanel began by removing the distinctive green paint from Bolt scooters before cutting and shaping the metal and anodizing and painting the jewellery by hand.

Following this first collection, Tanel will continue to create jewellery from Bolt’s old scooter models. These will be available for sale on his website from Thursday 27th October.

Designer Tanel Veenre said: “Scooters are becoming increasingly popular across Europe and as newer generations are created older models become outdated. These old models are always recycled but it was great to use the quality materials that make up a Bolt scooter for this unique project. It was something completely out of the ordinary for me and I learned so much about working with aluminum – something I’d never done – and worked with geometric forms which is unusual for me.” 

Bolt operates scooters and e-bikes in more than 230 cities across 25 countries in Europe. It is the largest scooter provider on the continent with over 230,000 scooters in operation

New €19.6 million project led by Irish company is set to transform wave energy industry

A €19.6 million partnership project aiming to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialisation, will be launched this week at the International Conference on Ocean Energy in San Sebastian, Spain. 

WEDUSEA is a pioneering collaboration between 14 partners, spanning industry and academia from across Ireland, the UK, France, Germany and Spain. It is co-ordinated by the Irish company OceanEnergy.

 The project is co-funded by the EU Horizon Europe Programme and Innovate UK. 

 Five of the partners in WEDUSEA are based in Ireland. These are:

  • OceanEnergy (Cork) which is co-ordinating the project
  • University College Cork
  • Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions (Cork)
  • Exceedence Ltd (Cork)
  • Wood (Galway)

OceanEnergy has developed the OE35, which is the world’s largest capacity floating wave energy device. Floating on the ocean’s surface, the device incorporates a trapped air volume, with the lower part open to the sea. Wave pressures at the submerged opening cause the water to oscillate and drive the trapped air through a turbine to generate electricity. This energy can be exported to the grid or used in other offshore applications.  

The WEDUSEA project will demonstrate a grid connected 1MW OE35 floating wave energy converter at the European Marine Energy Centre Test Site in Orkney, Scotland.

Prof Tony Lewis, Chief Technical Officer at OceanEnergy, explains: “This rigorous technical and environmental demonstration will happen over a two-year period in Atlantic wave conditions. We believe this will be transformational for the wave energy industry, with outcomes directly impacting policy, technical standards, public perception and investor confidence. Wave energy is the world’s most valuable and persistent renewable resource. However, it has yet to be fully realised.  The project will demonstrate that  wave technology is on a cost reduction trajectory and will thus be a stepping stone to larger commercial array scale up and further industrialisation. We predict that the natural energy of the world’s oceans will one day supply much of the grid.” 

Dr Michael O’Shea, Research Fellow at University College Cork, says: “WEDUSEA will demonstrate that a 1MW Irish-owned floating offshore renewable energy technology, the OE35, can produce clean power in a harsh Atlantic environment. This project builds on decades of Research & Development to which University College Cork has contributed. In particular, it draws on the findings of the Components for Ocean Renewable Energy Systems (CORES) project, funded by the EU under the 7th Framework Programme, wherein a 1/4 scale OE device was installed in Galway Bay. The learnings generated from WEDUSEA will pave the way for the next step in floating offshore renewables, for example the development of offshore arrays in locations such as the resource rich west coast of Ireland.”

The OE35, the world’s largest floating wave energy device. Credit: OceanEnergy

Matthijs Soede from the European Commission says:  “We are expecting WEDUSEA to take wave energy beyond the state of the art by the collaboration of partners with a multi-disciplinary background and that it will contribute to the deployment of arrays of reliable wave energy devices to achieve the 1GW target for 2030 as presented in our Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy. The current energy crisis shows that the use of multiple energy sources is important to improve the security of supply and a breakthrough in ocean energy would be welcome.” 

Myles Heward, Project Manager at the European Marine Energy Centre, says: “The innovative actions taken in this programme aim to improve the efficiency, reliability, scalability and sustainability of wave energy technology, and reduce the Levelised Cost of Electricity of the technology by over 30%. This will help to de-risk investments in wave energy.” 

The four year WEDUSEA project has three phases. The first phase is the initial design of a device suited to European Marine Energy test site’s ocean conditions . This will be followed by the demonstration at the site, lasting two years. The final phase will be commercialisation and dissemination which sees the capitalisation and exploitation of the results. OceanEnergy and other consortium companies will actively exploit the results through new innovations, products and services. The results will also be disseminated to feed both environmental databases and IEC electrotechnical standards.

Rémi Gruet, CEO of  the trade association Ocean Energy Europe, adds: “Wave energy is at full-scale stage now and projects like WEDUSEA are paving the way for pilot farms and sector-wide industrialisation. As an EU-UK collaboration project, it will demonstrate the potential for wave energy to make a significant contribution to the EU Green Deal target. Wave energy will help smooth production peaks or dips from variable wind and ensure European energy independence.”

Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Tech Review – Tudia Merge cases for the Google Pixel 7

Tudia have sent over some cases for us the check out for the Google Pixel 7 and we check them out here today, we have been using Tudia cases some time now and can easily recommend them for any device, clean, simple and to the point they protect your device and give it a fresh good look with extra grip too.

The Google Pixel 7 heavy-duty phone cases are high-quality polycarbonate and soft TPU to protect your phone from scratches, bumps, dents, and scuffs. Furthermore, the Pixel 7 case has a rough ridge on both sides for better grip and comfort when holding your phone. The phone case for Google Pixel 7 comes in six colors: Matte Black, Rose Gold, Indigo Blue, Metallic Slate, Hunter Green, and Smokey Pink.

 

Features

  • Looking for Google Pixel 7 Pro cases? Shop Here!
  • Certified military-grade protection and ToughRhino Technology for dual layer protection against drops and scratches.
  • It protects your camera and screen with raised lips and edges.
  • Non-slip textured ridges on both sides provide additional grip and comfort while holding your phone.
  • Buttons are designed to be slim and easily clickable for stress-free usage.

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Auctioneera signs-up with NoFrixion to ensure low-cost and seamless payments

Auctioneera, Ireland’s largest and fastest growing fixed fee estate agency today announced it has initiated an agreement with NoFrixion for the provision of digital payments infrastructure for real time payments reconciliation and accounting updates, while enabling instant payments and settlement to and from customers. As the result of its partnership with NoFrixion, Auctioneera is cutting its payments processing charges by 87%, while also considerably reducing its manual processing needs.

There has been enormous innovation at the consumer end of payments in recent years but almost none in business payments. Now NoFrixion is delivering efficiencies and savings to Auctioneera and core to the service is NoFrixion’s MoneyMoov API, which bridges legacy and digital infrastructure while simplifying payments automation, making the use of internet banking redundant.

Eddie O’Driscoll, Director, Auctioneera, said: “We have taken the plunge and have migrated our company’s payment processing to NoFrixion, and we could not be happier with how it has gone. While the payment processing fee savings got our attention, NoFrixion’s technology has proven to be the main advantage. It is integrated with our accounting system, saving us substantial hours every month of labour-intensive data entry work. Partnering with an innovative payment partner at rates substantially less than our previous service-provider has expanded our margins and has helped us to streamline our operations to a level not previously possible. It is of huge benefit to us.”

Feargal Brady, co-founder and CEO of NoFrixion, said: “Auctioneera is a perfect NoFrixion customer, in that it is a disruptive high growth business, enabled by internet technologies that did not exist ten years ago. Both the business and its customers rely on instant, low-cost payments, with immediate notification and settlement which traditional banking services don’t provide. We are delighted to align with Auctioneera and look forward to playing a role in its future success.”

With Covid now in the rear-view mirror, Auctioneera is actively recruiting estate agents in Dublin and Cork to add to its existing team to fuel expansion as the market normalises after the pandemic shock. The company believes that its low fixed fee model is the future of estate agency. It will ultimately see property sellers start to realise that they can sell their property for the best possible price while paying a low fixed fee. As vendors become aware of this alternative, they are eschewing the notion of paying several thousand Euro to sell a property.

NoFrixion is currently adding five to ten customers each month and has seen keen interest from e-commerce and SaaS businesses looking to cut payments processing fees and automate reconciliation. The Auctioneera model is a good example of the potential for both cost-savings and automation.

To date, Auctioneera which was established in 2018 has sold almost €350 million worth of property saving its vendors an estimated €4.4 million in fees compared to traditional estate agencies rates, where circa 1.5% of the value of the property is charged to customers. Its average client saves over €4000 in estate agent fees.

Established in 2021, NoFrixion is a fast-growing digital payments provider headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, which specialises in Banking as a Service solutions for business. It currently employs seventeen people at its headquarters in Dublin and expects to grow its headcount to thirty people by next year. NoFrixion’s current customer base spans Ireland, the UK, Belgium and Portugal. It recently announced a €3.6M funding round led by Delta Partners and Middlegame Ventures and joined by Furthr VC.

On Air Announces a trio of stunning, boundary breaking performances by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

On Air today announces the forthcoming release of a trio of performances by the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  Conducted by Peter Breiner, all three performances feature compositions by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), the revolutionary composer responsible for one of the most vital and far-reaching movements of the last 100 years: Neo-Classicism.  

Recorded in stunning 4K UHD Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos technologies, the three pieces performed are The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite Of Spring.

‘The Firebird’ will be available to stream from 17th November, Petrushka from 8th December, and The Rite Of Spring from 22nd December.   All three shows will be available to watch On Demand after release. 

Jakub Krampl, CEO, On Air comments: “We are very excited to present three outstanding Stravinsky pieces with the RPO and Peter Breiner. Like with every new show, we up the ante and this time it is no different. Classical shows are visually dull, with a front camera, and a couple of angles, not reflective of the dynamics of the music itself. We take a different approach and the end product is exciting both visually and acoustically. Will some purists hate it? Maybe, but we aim to bring a younger audience to our shows that will appreciate the modern twist.”

Managing Director of the RPO, Ian Maclay adds: “Working with On Air was a fantastic chance for us to continue on our journey to make orchestral music accessible for all, placing it at the heart of contemporary society.”

About the shows

The Firebird – a ballet and orchestral concert work first performed at the Opéra de Paris on 25 June 1910, The Firebird catapulted Stravinsky to international fame. Although designed as a work for the stage, with specific passages accompanying characters and action, the music has achieved equal, if not greater recognition, as a concert piece.

Petrushka – Stravinsky’s second complete score for the Ballets Russes which followed the success of The Firebird, and premiered at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris in 1911.  His initial idea was for a concert piece for piano representing ‘a puppet suddenly endowed with life, exasperating the patience of the orchestra with diabolical cascades of arpeggios’. 

The Rite of Spring a ballet and orchestral concert work first performed at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on 29 May 1913.  Containing many novel features for its time, including experiments in tonality, metre, rhythm, stress and dissonance, the music achieved equal if not greater recognition as a concert piece and is widely considered to be one of the most influential musical works of the 20th century, and is one of the most recorded works in the classical repertoire.

These classical performances follow on from On Air’s inaugural classical music event in December 2020 – a livestream of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – and three-part classical series from 2021 which featured the final, sublime symphonies of Brahms, Dvořák and Mozart.   

Conductor Peter Breiner concludes: “One can hardly think of a better way to start an endeavour in classical music than these three Stravinsky’s major works that form a foundation of every orchestra’s repertoire. Collaboration of the brilliant RPO and top of the line producers resulted in a recording that is visually and aurally quite extraordinary.”