Month: April 2023

GoMo World Release Top Destinations as an Estimated 420,000 People Prepare to Travel Abroad Easter Weekend

With the Easter bank holiday fast approaching, it has been estimated that 420,000 people will travel abroad from Ireland over the Easter holidays. According to data released today from the GoMoWorld team, the most popular destination for Irish based GoMoWorld travellers is the United States of America. In second position are European destinations where ‘roam like home’ is not available, such as the United Kingdom and Switzerland, followed by the United Arab Emirates.

Ahead of the busy travel weekend, GoMoWorld, the revolutionary new roaming app, is helping people prepare with an incredibly simple to use, one app that unlocks a world of connected travel. Data is pre-purchased for the user’s selected destination ensuring that there will be no ‘bill-shock’ to ruin Easter travel with no subscriptions or hidden fees.  To help, GoMoWorld has added a free trial option so that customers can try before they fly!

Launched earlier this year GoMoWorld is unique; by downloading one simple app travellers can automatically connect to the best available mobile networks, including 5G, across more than 160 countries. In recent weeks far flung destinations such as Belize in Central America and Guinea Bissau in West Africa have been added to the ever expanding GoMoWorld global list.

Eoghan Corry, Irish Travel Expert: “Coming out of the pandemic the world is ready and eager to travel again, and this year we will see some of the busiest moments for travel. Leaving through Dublin alone will be over 380,000 people, with an estimated total of 420,000 people travelling abroad this weekend, with the USA obviously still a favourite for Irish people looking for an Easter break.”

Heloise Abraham, Director GoMoWorld: “With Irish people looking again to explore the world, we have had an exciting start to the year introducing GoMoWorld. Its popularity is gaining momentum quickly, particularly across the United Kingdom, in the wake of Brexit and the removal of EU roaming agreements by many operators. We see downloads increase significantly during special occasions such as big sporting events and peak travel times like Easter mid-term. Our GoMoWorld customers want to share their experiences with loved ones at home and with access to the best available networks, and the best value prices, there is no reason to limit what you share.

GoMoWorld is the latest innovation from the world of entrepreneur and telecom operator Xavier Niel, the owner of Monaco Telecom, Salt Mobile SA and eir Ireland. We have brought together the very best of our telco network expertise to create GoMoWorld. Created for people who have a passion for travel, for connections and exploring the world! Incredible roaming value is just one app download away.”

The user experience is seamless, harnessing the power of the embedded eSIM, a function of recent smartphone devices users can change mobile network carrier, data, or service plan through software, without the need of a new SIM or mobile phone. Customers can ‘roam like home’ simply, by downloading the app, choosing a planned destination and activating the eSIM. GoMoWorld provides customers with a range of great value prepaid data plans with entry level from just €3.99. GoMoWorld is available to download now on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

To see GoMoWorld destination availability visit: GoMoWorld.com/Howitworks

Devices compatible with GoMoWorld include the following, with new devices and countries being added all of the time:

 

– Apple iPhone 11 series

– Apple iPhone 12 series

– Apple iPhone 13 series

– Apple iPhone 14 series

– Apple iPhone XS

– Apple iPhone XR

– Apple iPhone SE (2020)

– Apple iPad Air (3rd Generation) WiFi + Cellular

– Apple iPad Pro (3rd Generation) WiFi + Cellular

– Apple iPad Mini (5th Generation) WiFi + Cellular

– Samsung Galaxy S21 series (except FE)

– Samsung Galaxy S22 series (except FE)

– Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

– Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and above

– Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL*

– Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL*

– Google Pixel 4, 4a, & 4 XL

– Google Pixel 5

– Google Pixel 6, 6a & 6 Pro

– Google Pixel 7 & 7 Pro

– Oppo Find X3 Pro

– Oppo Reno 5A

– Oppo Find X5 & Find X5 Pro

– Fairphone 4

Tech Review – ACEFAST Crystal 2 T8 earbuds

Earbuds come in all shapes and sizes and we have seen them all covering the biggest range in Ireland. We thought we had seen them all until now.. These are quite different in all aspects including the case and bring a decent presentation too which for me at first gives a great impression.

When we first opened these the case itself was what grabbed my attention and it will grab yours too. But back to the presentation, it is excellent with a nice cover display with plenty of detail and then you remove that to get another presentation inside showing the contents through a plastic cover. Inside then you get the booklets and so on your USB-C cable the tips are in a clear case and then you get a case holder and lanyard strap which overall is a nice decent package as a whole which is great..

But it is the earbuds and case where it is at on an aesthetic look, you have a (3D embossed display) charge reading with numbers and lines and the case lights up and breathes when charging and it just looks cool it is a pity it did not change colours to suit the range of colour options they have which could be implemented with an App which I am sad to report there is not but this is fine they still look super cool in the case and watching them charge up and see the insides which would be for the real techies out there.

The case itself is also different as it does not slide or flip open, the earbuds are housed in the side of the case and drop out which is new and cool and they are solid in there so do not worry about them falling out either.. But in other news this case is one of the best I have seen and how it implements technology with the breathing light and more which you will see in the video review below, I want to see more of this.

The earbuds themselves are also shaped different with a curve on the stem and fit really well in the ears and there is a touch area on each earbud to change things around, there is some features missing here but they have the basics and next thing is you will want to know is how they sound right?

Ok so they have no app to start with and this could have changed things up a gear however it is fine if you just want a pair of earbuds that sound good and just work which is what they do. I am always one to complain about the lack of an app but sometimes this is not required and this is one of those times due to how they sound out of the box.

We have our controls nicely placed on these it must be said with the contour shape of them they are in a spot where your finger will naturally tap so no missing commands when you tap.  You can skip and reverse tracks lower and higher the volume play and pause and manage calls also included is game mode and you have a voice assistant. Calls are pretty decent too with a dual mic and ENC and were fine on my testing.

Overall these are super cool looking earbuds and one thing people ask when you see all new shiny lights and stuff like that is there a compromise well in this case here not really to be fair they sound great decent volume nice bass no tinny sounds or distortion on max volume and in general just good for an out of the box experience.

BUY

Video Review

Evolve IP Aspires To Become The ‘Crown Jewels’ Of Cloud Communication

Fast-growing global collaboration provider, Evolve IP, has strengthened its ambitions to become the ‘crown jewels’ of cloud-based communication, after hosting a successful partner day at the Tower of London.

Leading industry figures from across the world gathered at the historic venue for a day of insightful presentations, interactive workshops and an evening of entertainment, as part of a ‘powering partnerships’ theme.

The carbon neutral event attracted more than 110 guests including from the US and Holland. It showcased how to ‘make the future of work better for everyone’ and was sponsored by technology partners Akixi, Dubber, Enghouse Interactive, Intelligent Billing, Snom, Mondago, Poly, Tiger TMS and Yealink. The day began with an early morning private tour of the crown jewels.

Opportunities

Evolve IP’s EMEA Managing Director, Paul Harrison, told the audience how despite tougher economic times, the brightest days for the sector lie ahead; giving a nod to the history of the iconic venue too.

“We have to keep changing and adapting. The biggest opportunity is ahead of us,” he enthused. “It’s important to expand our ecosystem and continue to globalize – bringing best-of-breed solutions together with new technology and partners. We need to stay relevant and learn from history.”

He revealed how:

  • Current cloud comms penetration in the UK has grown by 38.9% with 7.6m installed users today.
  • Total market revenue will grow by 80% from £1.26bn in 2022 to £2.26bn by 2026
  • A five-year forecast will see over 6.8m additional users moving to a cloud comms solution by the end of 2026 reaching a total installed base of 14.5m users at 80% penetration.

Evolve IP works with many of the world’s biggest tech companies and innovative industry leaders to create robust and reliable solutions for a growing reseller base. As a global collaboration provider, it specialises in securely integrating unified communications, collaboration tools, contact centre, voice, and omnichannel solutions into the cloud.

Visitors learned how Evolve IP has a 15-year trading pedigree with 374 staff globally and all of its EMEA offices are now fully carbon neutral. New products and future developments include enhanced Webex functionality, plus the creation of a single ‘Anywhere Portal’ which provides a simplified and more efficient window into the Evolve IP world.

Building relationships

Harrison hailed the event a resounding success and emphasised: “Productive partnerships are becoming ever-more prevalent in today’s dynamic business world, where fluidity, versatility and innovation can help build long term sustainable success.

“We recognise the importance of partnerships which is a key cornerstone of our ethos and evolution. Partnerships can unlock new doors, opportunities and deliver greater customer value and service. We don’t do the one size fits all as we never want our customers to compromise. We want to give them exactly what they want. The market is very demanding. We’re growing and the market is growing too.”

He continued: “It was great to be able to host events like this again. This annual gathering is integral to building relationships with our partners as a team and understanding how we can best support them and their growth.”

The Partner Day included a host of product suites and vendor demonstrations as well as a series of market insights from high profile speakers. MP David Morris provided an interesting insight into his musical past before a series of awards were presented to high performing partners. It ended with guests watching the sunset over the River Thames as part of an evening of entertainment.

International stage

For Jamie Hughes, Sales Director at Evolve IP UK, an exciting new dawn is rising for the company, its partners and customer base.

“I think what is special and unique around us is that we are an agnostic platform, for example across Webex and Teams or even a SIP handset or analogue device. We are the glue that makes everything work together not just in the UK but on an international stage too. We join all the dots together.”

Hughes emphasised the growing role of sustainability and added: “This is huge for us and more importantly our partners where I’d say 80% of tenders now focus on sustainability planning. We want to be leading from the front and pushing our boundaries.”

He added: “The Tower of London was a fantastic venue, steeped in history. To bring everyone together was so rewarding, beneficial, enjoyable and also long overdue. The social side matters too, as well as telling our business story in a compelling and engaging way.”

Members of the company’s Netherlands team came over too, reflecting Evolve IP’s growing presence not just in the UK but across EMEA.

Harrison concluded: “Our ultimate objective is to enhance today’s hybrid workplace and help make the future of work better for everyone. The Tower of London event provided the perfect platform to showcase strategies and plans for this year and beyond – reinforcing why partnerships take centre stage and how we aim to become the crown jewels of cloud communications.”

 

Irish InsurTech Kayna Wins Insurtech NY Award

Kayna, an Irish InsurTech outfit that developed a unique embedded insurance infrastructure, enabling distribution through vertical SaaS, has won the Carrier/Broker Competition for Global Early-Stage Insurtech at InsurTech NY’s Spring Conference held in New York.

The co-founding pair of Paul Prendergast, CEO and Peter Bermingham, CTO developed the solution to provide the technology orchestration layer between Insurance Carriers, Brokers and any Vertical SaaS platform to distribute insurance products. This novel technology-enabling layer is optimised for Embedded Insurance distribution.

Kayna’s No-Code embed integrates with Vertical SaaS platforms that manage the daily operations for thousands of SMB customers. It leverages the unique data of that platform to provide insurance products specific to the needs of each business. It then tracks the relevant changes to the data to enable real-time updates to insurance policies, which adapt continuously to changes within a business. This ensures that Carriers and Brokers are seamlessly serving SMBs with relevant policies based on real-time SMB data and in turn SMBs benefit from the provision of right-sized insurance cover.

Speaking of the win, Kayna CEO Paul Prendergast, commented that, “This award is a great validation of our technology and business model. We are focused on working with carriers and brokers to allow them to compete in an increasingly crowded SMB insurance sector. As an enabling-technology company, we provide an end-to-end service regardless of carrier and broker technology capability and our infrastructure works across any platform to use real-time SMB data. This is unique and transformative in terms of embedded insurance distribution and it fixes a massive problem of over and under insurance. We were honoured to compete with the brightest InsurTech talent in the world for this win which represents huge opportunity, giving us exposure to 10+ early-stage investors and insurance leaders, and the chance to present in front of 400+ InsurTech influencers live in New York.”

David Gritz , Managing Director InsurTech NY, in announcing the win stated that, “The Carrier/ Broker award is given to the startup that is seen to have the largest commercial potential. The award was developed to recognise the innovative early stage innovators in the space.” 

How it Works

Kayna accesses Vertical SaaS platform for SMB operations data

Kayna embeds Carrier/Broker with No-Code

Kayna deploys end-to-end orchestration layer

Kayna enables Insurance distribution

Kayna actively conducts real-time SMB data tracking, enabling Vertical SaaS platform to serve unique, real-time carrier/broker insurance solutions to platform customers providing them with relevant, right-sized policy offers.

The Embedded Insurance market is forecast to grow to US$722bn in GWP by 2030 – more than six times its current size.

AI Talent is on the rise – new skills required to meet the demands of digital transformation – Labour Market Pulse

IDA Ireland, in partnership with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has today published its latest Labour Market Pulse, which provides an overview of current insights and trends across the Irish labour market to help inform decision makers across business, academia and public policy.

This edition of the Labour Market Pulse highlights the rising importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills among today’s workforces and takes a closer look at the growth of AI in Ireland. AI, and the skills related to it, are central to empowering businesses to digitally transform their organisations.

The growth of AI is anticipated to positively impact jobs and skills across multiple sectors and many businesses are currently in the early stages of identifying their potential use of AI. Demand for AI skills continues to outpace supply and skills availability has been deemed the most important obstacle to the adoption of AI for companies. With the European Year of Skills set to begin in May, the World Economic Forum predicts that 97 million jobs involving AI will be created between 2022 and 2025 and overcoming current skills gaps will require targeted efforts.

The latest Labour Market Pulse also places a spotlight on gender diversity in AI teams. LinkedIn data shows that 1.36% of women and 2.55% of men in Ireland were considered AI talent in 2022. Despite this gap, progress is being made, with the number of women considered AI talent growing faster year-on-year. Between 2016-2022, there was a 40.5% increase in the number of women in AI compared to 34.7% in the number of men considered AI talent.

AI in Ireland

In 2022, LinkedIn members in Ireland working in the Education sector held the highest share of AI talent, at 6.36%, reflecting Ireland’s strong position as a hub for research and innovation. Globally, LinkedIn members employed in Technology, Information and Media possessed the largest share of AI talent.

Ireland is responding to the shortage of AI skills by focusing on employee reskilling and upskilling and introducing initiatives to build capacity in AI, including the appointment of an AI ambassador, the introduction of a National Masters in AI, and a digital strategy for schools.

There are more than 105 courses in AI and related areas available across Ireland, which, combined with the highly skilled workforce and culture of innovation, make Ireland well positioned to lead in the development and adoption of AI.

Employment

Meanwhile, the Pulse also looks at employment rates in Ireland and highlights a continued slowing in the hiring rate from post-pandemic highs. Hiring rates in January 2023 were 27.2% lower than January 2022.

Following rapid hiring during the reopening of the economy post-pandemic, the labour market stabilised in 2022. Continued economic headwinds see employees appear to choose stability over change, with longer tenures also reflected in the decreasing hiring rate.

Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment commented: “AI skills and talent are becoming increasingly vital for Ireland’s economic growth and competitiveness in the global market.  As AI continues to revolutionise industries across the board, those with the skills and expertise to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions will be in high demand.  Ireland has the potential to be a leader in this field, but it will require a concerted effort to cultivate and attract top AI talent to the country.”

“I welcome this latest Labour Market Pulse on AI Talent, and the collaboration between IDA Ireland, Microsoft and LinkedIn, that underpins it.  It highlights the huge growth in demand for AI talent and the opportunities for both individuals and businesses who have identified and invested in the necessary skills.”

“I applaud the work of IDA Ireland in supporting and encouraging businesses to ensure that they have the digital and AI skills they need for the future.”

Commenting on the Labour Market Pulse, IDA Ireland Interim CEO Mary Buckley said: ‘’I welcome the data insights which shows that AI and digital skills are continuing to grow here in Ireland year on year. The increase in female enrolment in AI related education programmes is particularly welcome. Despite global uncertainty, it’s encouraging to see Ireland react to the need to develop AI skills with a focus on upskilling and reskilling all the way from the workforce to a digital strategy for schools.’’

Commenting on the Labour Market Pulse, James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Lead and Vice President of Microsoft Global Operations Service Center, said: “AI is a defining technology of our time, and we are optimistic about what AI can do for people, industry, and society. Already it is helping to solve some of society’s greatest challenges, be that making farming more sustainable, protecting vulnerable communities from climate change, or cleaning up the world’s oceans. As AI systems evolve, we expect that AI advances will change the nature of some jobs and work, and even create new jobs that didn’t exist before. These shifts are similar to the changes we’ve seen with other major technological advances such as the invention of the telephone or the automobile. And like those changes, we expect this shift will require new ways of thinking about skills and training to ensure that workers are prepared for the future and that there is enough talent available for critical jobs.

“With the Government’s Digital Ireland Framework seeking to have 75% of businesses using AI by 2030, it is welcome to see the strong growth in AI talent in the latest Labour Market Pulse and the new upskilling and reskilling opportunities that are coming on stream to help skill up Ireland for our AI age.”

Head of LinkedIn in Ireland Sharon McCooey added: “Despite the slowdown in hiring across the country, there are growth opportunities emerging in areas like AI and the green economy, as outlined in the previous Labour Market Pulse. While AI talent is very much in demand, there is a clear need to develop a pipeline of skilled professionals to take up these roles. Given the current tightness in the labour market, employers should focus on a skills-based approach to hiring. This is particularly relevant in the field of AI given that many of the third level courses available, such as AI for medical research, have only emerged in recent years.”

Full details on the latest insights from Labour Market Pulse can be found at the following link:

https://www.idaireland.com/latest-news/publications/labour-market-pulse-edition-8

Sony announces new WF-C700N headphones and WH-1000XM5 Midnight Blue

Sony is making it even easier to enjoy music anywhere with the announcement of its new truly wireless earbuds – WF-C700N. 

The WF-C700N are ideal if you want to make the switch to truly wireless earbuds without compromising on comfort and stability while enjoying immersive sound quality and noise cancelling.   

Comfort, quality and fits in your pocket 

The WF-C700N have been designed with comfort and stability in mind, no matter the size of your ears. Sony has designed the WF-C700N by looking at extensive ear shape data collated since it introduced world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982, as well as evaluation of the sensitivity of various types of ears. The WF-C700N earbuds combine a shape to perfectly match the human ear with an ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit, so you can listen for longer without needing a break. 

The cylindrical charging case is small and easy to carry around in a pocket or bag so you can take the earbuds anywhere you go. Its case has a geometrically patterned texture for a stylish, luxurious look and feel. 

The texture, quality and colours of WF-C700N are designed with your style and comfort in mind. With black, white, lavender and sage green to choose from, you can find the one that suits you best. 

More music, less background noise 

With the WF-C700N it’s just you and the music. You can cancel out background noise with noise cancelling or use the Ambient Sound Mode to stay connected to your natural surroundings.  

In Ambient Sound mode, the feedforward mics capture more of the ambient sound around you, so you can enjoy a natural listening experience while staying connected to your environment. You can personalise the settings within the Sony | Headphones Connect app or use the Focus on Voice setting to chat without removing your earbuds. You can step into a coffee shop and quickly order with ease, then just as quickly sit back, and enjoy your favourite entertainment distraction-free. 

The WF-C700N also feature Adaptive Sound Control which adjusts ambient sound settings depending on where you are and what you’re doing. It recognises locations that you frequently visit, such as your workplace, the gym or a favourite cafe, and switches the sound modes that suit the situation. With this, you can seamlessly move through your surroundings all while letting your favourite artists and entertainment play on. 

Hear every beat in high quality  

The WF-C700N deliver high quality sound thanks to DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine). Plus with the help of Sony’s original 5mm driver unit the WF-C700N pack a punch, producing powerful bass and stunningly clear vocals despite their small size, bringing out the best in whatever genre or entertainment you choose. You can also change your music to fit your taste with the EQ settings on the Sony | Headphones Connect app.  

Enjoy an effortless listening experience 

With a long lasting battery life of up to 15 hours, IPX4 water resistance and smart features, the WF-C700N truly wireless earbuds are made for everyday life. 

For total convenience, the WF-C700N feature Multipoint connection3 which means they can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So, when a call comes in, your earbuds know which device is ringing and connects to the right one automatically. 

The WF-C700N also provides reliable call quality thanks the Wind Noise Reduction Structure which delivers your voice clearly, even on a windy day.   

 

The WH-1000XM5 now in Midnight Blue 

Since the launch of the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, the wireless headphones have received numerous awards and critical acclaim for their industry-leading noise cancellation and superior sound quality. Now Sony is offering all the much-loved technology from the hugely popular WH-1000XM5 in a new stylish Midnight Blue colour, allowing you to further personalised your listening experience.  

Designed with sustainability in mind 

Sony has not only designed the WF-C700N and the WH-1000XM5 Midnight Blue to be stylish but also with sustainability in mind. Zero plastic is included in the packaging material for both models, reflecting Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impacts of their products and practices. 

Pricing and availability  

·         The WF-C700N is available from April 2023 priced at approximately €119/£99.99. 

 

·         The WH-1000XM5 Midnight Blue is available from April 2023 priced at approximately €399/£349. 

ZHIYUN Presents New Camera Gimbals and Photography Lights at NAB 2023

ZHIYUN, a world leading gimbal brand for filmmakers with cameras and smartphones, will attend NAB 2023 at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, where it will exclusively preview upcoming camera gimbal products, and exhibit its latest photography lights, including a combination of stabiliser and camera light that creates an efficient, professional shooting solution that enhance convenience and productivity.

The event will also showcase the new MOLUS COB lighting series, the recently launched FIVERAY series of professional lighting, plus other WEEBILL, CRANE and SMOOTH gimbals that are designed for everyone from amateur to professional filmmakers.

ZHIYUN Exclusively Previews WEEBILL 3S & CRANE-M3S

ZHIYUN offers NAB SHOW attendees an exclusive first-look at new professional gimbals WEEBILL 3S and CRANE 3S, which are due to launch this May. The updated design is based on the popular WEEBILL 3, which features the ultra-ergonomic SLING 2.0 grip, convenient built-in microphone and light, plus ZHIYUN’s latest quick-release mechanism. Meanwhile, the CRANE-M3 is a highly portable yet professional gimbal, with strong torque motors and wide compatibility across smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras, and even options for full-frame mirrorless.

For more information in the WEEBILL 3 https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/617 and CRANE-M3: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/479

Discover the Latest ZHIYUN MOLUS Series Professional & Portable COB Lighting

Exhibited for the first time in the United States, the new ZHIYUN MOLUS range includes the portable G60 and X100 COB lighting units, offering a reliable and consistent 60W and 100W professional power output respectively.

As small as a Rubik’s Cube and an ultra-portable 300g, the MOLUS G60 provides initiative controls, an excellent CCT, CRI ≥96 and TLCI ≥97. For added convenience, the G60 can be charged using a DC power adapter or via a USB-PD fast charging.

At just 385g, the MOLUS X100 rivals much heavier cinematic lights with 3881 lux while still imbuing the simplest and most efficient setup. The MOLUS X100 offers excellent CCT, a CRI≥95, and TLCI≥97. On the go content creators can minimise downtime with three ways to power up the light, choosing between the grip battery, DC adapter and the 100W USB-PD fast charging.

Both lights have received excellent reviews from users so far, with comments that the product designs are portable, convenient, powerful and even adorably cute! The MOLUS G60 and X100 are effective at combining practicality and stylish design.

Learn more about the ZHIYUN MOLUS series:

X100: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/768

G60: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/757

FIVERAY F100 & M40 – Powerful Pocketable Professional Lighting

The palm-sized ZHIYUN FIVERAY M40 360° fill light epitomises stylish simplicity and utility, fits neatly in pockets for transport. This ultra-portable illumination companion for videographers uses DynaVort technology for superior heat dispersion, enabling a compact device without compromising on its 40W power – over 2X that of alternatives. Meanwhile, the FIVERAY F100 is designed for one-handed control and comfort, offering a pro lighting solution without the need for complicated set-up or setting adjustment. Embedded with 5 times more LED chips, F100 gives you ultra-bright output compared to similar-sized lights, reaching 20,708 lux at its 100W maximum power. F100 offers six creative lighting effects that help build up the atmosphere easily when inspiration strikes

Learn more about the ZHIYUN FIVERAY series:

F100: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/693

M40: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/704

Fleet Management: Best Practices To Save Time And Increase Productivity

As a fleet manager, you likely have a range of responsibilities and as a result, it can be challenging to find the right balance every day. You may even feel like there are not enough hours in the day. This means that it might be a good idea to think about how you can save some time during the day and increase employee productivity. This will help you focus on other more important business tasks and reduce stress. Although this might look like a tall order, there are some great solutions that you can implement. Take a look at our suggestions below and consider how you can incorporate them within your organisation.

Choose The Right Vehicles

First of all, vehicle reliability should be your top priority when it comes to saving time in the long run. If you choose vehicles, which don’t meet your operational needs, this can result in a number of problems. There are certain considerations that you will need to make to ensure that everything will go smoothly. For instance, you may need to look into the most affordable vehicle replacement cycles, as well as any maintenance requirements that you will need to adhere to. When looking for the right vehicles, always think about the correct size, style, and carrying capacity that you need.

Get Real-Time Data

Getting real-time data will allow you to make decisions more quickly and address any compliance issues, that might arise. With remote tachograph download from FleetGO, all files from your vehicles will be downloaded automatically, regardless of where your vehicles and drivers are at the moment. There are many benefits of using remote tachograph download, as you will have access to all of your data in one cloud solution. This will lead to huge time-savings and increased productivity. As a result, you will always be on top of your tachograph archive and you will get a clear overview of driver infringements.

Establish A Good Daily Routine

Many fleet managers prefer to dive straight into their tasks the moment they start work. However, it might be beneficial to allocate some time each morning to determine your priorities for the day. For example, you may want to create a to-do list or simply jot down a few things that you want to focus on. This will ensure that you won’t get distracted later on, as you will have a plan for the rest of the day. If possible, you may want to spend some time separating the different issues that you need to deal with into categories.

Focus On Recruitment

Another key area that can be easy to overlook is recruitment, which can play a key role in the success of your fleet. It’s crucial to take your time when it comes to selecting the right drivers by checking their credentials and ensuring they fit all other requirements. Make a list of the skills and qualifications that you expect drivers to have. This will help you make the right decisions when conducting interviews and reading through job applications. It’s also crucial to conduct a detailed background screening and check that candidates have plenty of experience with fleet driving.

Manage Your Finances 

Managing your business finances is crucial, if you want to avoid unnecessary stress. You will need to ensure that you can make the best use of the capital available to you. There are various things that you will need to take into account, including financing rates, prices, taxes, and incentives. Also, it doesn’t matter whether you want to rent, lease, or purchase vehicles and equipment, as you will still need to make the same considerations. Moreover, it’s advisable to think about your future business and operational needs.

Monitor Your Progress

Monitoring progress throughout this process is a must so that you can determine whether you have achieved your business goals or not. Make sure you establish a set of objectives, that you can work towards with your team. If you want to save time, consider the tasks that might be preventing you from achieving this goal. Once you implement new solutions and ideas, remember to return to your objectives to see how far you have come. However, you may also encounter various strategies, that might not be the best for your business, so you may need to adjust your strategy.

Ensure Safety

Last but not least, safety is one of the most important things that you will need to think about in your role as a fleet manager. You will need to introduce the right safety measures, which will prevent your company from having to deal with expensive insurance claims. Moreover, ensuring safety will be a great way to cut down on the amount of time you need to spend filling in reports, when an incident occurs. As a result, you will be able to focus on other operational improvements, that you can implement.

First Look – Edifier WH950NB Hi Res Audio Wireless Headphones

Edifier has new cans and I am all excited as over the last while we have been doing way to many earbuds and it has been a while since we have seen some decent cans arrive not forgetting the last installment from Edifier the WH500 which are a great pair of headphones if you are on a budget.

The latest from Edifier called the WH950NB have landed in for review and first impressions are good out of the box with the choice of materials and the specs sings to a good tune, but how will they sound, we will find out over the coming week or two with a full hands on review and of course checking out the Edifier Connects app. If you have any questions drop em below or on our social media accounts and we will gladly answer them.

The WH950NB is certified to both “Hi Resolution Audio” and “Hi Resolution Audio  Wireless” standards with LDAC certification. The headphones have been expertly tuned by Edifier’s world class audio team to deliver professional studio grade sound. The headset reaches a frequency response of 40kHz and output high quality audio quality. Whether it’s listening to music, audiobooks/podcasts, gaming, using for conference calls or travel, the Edifier WH950NB provides exceptional levels of control and audio as users utilize a selection of highly competitive features.

Main Features:

  • Active Noise Cancellation + Ambient Sound selection
  • LDAC codec with Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification
  • Advanced 4-Mic ENC for the best voice clarity
  • Personalization EQ and select various music modes in Edifier Connect APP
  • Supports Google Fast Pair for Android users
  • 1.5 hours fully charged for at least 34 hours playtime (ANC ON)/ 55 hours (ANC OFF)
  • Fast Charging: 7 hours play back in just 10 minutes
  • 40mm dynamic driver
  • Double Protection for safe hearing: Volume less than 85dB and a cut off timer
  • Foldable and lightweight design. Ideal for daily use, conference meetings and travel

Price & Availability:

Available in White or Black at £179.99 from https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM92D2D1

Unboxing