With countless products on offer and fad trends coming and going, it can be a struggle to find a timeless gift for someone special at Christmas. This festive season why not give the gift of memories with sentimental presents that will be treasured long after the glow of the holiday season has passed. FUJIFILM’s range of Christmas gifting options do just that, helping us to capture new memories and cherish old ones, making it the one-stop-shop for Christmas 2018… Yes folks put away the god dam smartphones and take real photos.
SNAP. CREATE. GIFT with FUJIFILM Imagine
We keep thousands of pictures on our smart-phones, yet we rarely print any, so what better gift this Christmas for the ones you love than cherished memories that they will get to keep forever. FUJIFILM Imagine has the perfect selection of personalised gifts for those most special to you; simply choose a favourite photo and create incredible gifts through the FUJIFILM Imagine mobile app, online and touch screen kiosks in store nationwide. Choose from quirky options including personalised jigsaws and teddies, mugs and mouse mats for your office Secret Santa, t-shirts, photobooks and more. Then wrap it all up with personalised gift wrapping paper to create a unique and memorable gift this Christmas.
Guarantee smiles on Christmas morning and give the gift of cherished memories with printed presents from FUJIFILM Imagine.
INTERIOR GOALS with SQUARE Printing
The perfect choice for any interiors or Instagram lover this season, FUJIFILM’snew SQUARE printing serviceis the one-stop-destination for printing in trendy square format and bringing Instagram and social media feeds to life!
For DIY gift lovers, order SQUARE format prints of your favourite photos for scrapbooking gifts or choose from unique SQUARE presents like Photo Books and Montage Frames. For the interiors lover in your life, opt for eye catching Photo Blocks, perfect for adding to gallery walls and displays. SQUARE printing is available now at FUJIFILM kiosks nationwide.
FUJIFILM Imagine and SQUARE printing services and gifts are available nationwide. Prices start from as little as €9.99 and may vary from retailer to retailer. Gift availability varies instore – call instore, visit www.fujifilmimagine.ie or download the FUJIFILM Imagine App.
Lenco, the Hi-Fi and consumer electronics company famed for its Swiss design and high quality product ranges over the last seventy years, is pleased to announce the availability of its DIR-200 Internet/DAB+ radio and BTL-450 Bluetooth tower speaker via Amazon in the UK market.
Tune in all over the world with the Lenco DIR-200 DAB+ Internet Radio with PLL FM Radio. When connected to the internet, the DIR-200 can receive radio stations and Podcasts from all over the world making it effortless to tune into something new, or simply tune into a favourite FM station with the PLL FM Radio. It is also compatible with a UPnP multimedia server.
With 34W RMS speakers, complete with Bluetooth connectivity, USB playback and AUX input, the DIR-200 can connect and playback music from smartphones or other devices.
The DIR-200 can also be used as an alarm clock, with dual alarm function and sleep timer. The DIR-200 also has an in-built USB charging port for your smartphone or other device, as well as a 3.2” TFT LCD Colour Display. Buy on Amazon HERE
The Lenco BTL-450 is a premium Bluetooth speaker tower, backed by the award winning & best-selling heritage of previous generations. This latest innovation still features impressive room-filling Hi-Fi audio performance but now also boasts integrated lighting technology.
The BTL-450 can be connected easily via Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm aux-in or SD card playback. Once connected, users can listen to any of their music or any other content from the likes of; Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, iTunes, Spotify, Tune In or any other services. There is also a handy built-in FM radio with auto-scan and a USB port to charge mobile devices.
The BTL-450 is an audio powerhouse featuring rich room-filling sound performance. The 2.1 Channel speaker tower delivers a total output of 60 Watts which is loud enough for even the most raucous party. The sheer quality of sound this tower delivers is further enhanced with the built-in subwoofer to provide deep and powerful bass. The front speaker grille of the tower features integrated LED Lights which offer 8 colour modes and 3 lighting effects to change the mood of a room to suit or energise a house party. All light modes are easily and innovatively managed via the remote control.
It is now that time of year when we will start seeing Christmas lines of tech either been announced or listed with manufacturers. It is early but this is how things are these days and yes we will see lots more between now and the big day from everyone. Jabra are the first in with us on the tech scene with what they have to offer its customers and here is a look at the range available today..
Cosy winter nights in, family gatherings by the fireplace, and copious amounts of delicious food – everyone’s favourite time of the year is back again. Are you looking to be ‘nice’ this holiday season and pick out the perfect gift for your beloved partner? Or maybe you’re tapping into the ‘naughty’ by using Christmas as an opportunity to treat yourself this year? Whatever the case may be, ‘tis the season to get festive with Jabra!
Jabra Elite 65t
The Jabra Elite 65t’s 4-microphone technology promises a superior sound quality, with conversations as great as music. The true wireless stability helps reduce call and music dropouts, so you never have to worry about getting disconnected as you go about your day.
With up to five hours of battery life, which extends to 15 hours with the charging case, the Jabra Elite 65t provides power to last the day.It comes in a stunningly luxurious Gold Beige colour, making it a perfect gift for those that like the prettier things in life. In the mood for something more classic? Something a bit more eye-catching? The Elite 65t also comes in Titanium Black and Copper Black. See our review HERE
Jabra Elite 65e
The Jabra Elite 65e is engineered to take you through your day as you switch between calls and music on-the-move, making it the perfect gift for the corporate superstar in your family!
By combining active noise cancellation from four microphones with passive noise cancellation from the oval-shaped earbuds and snug-fitting Jabra EarGels™, the Elite 65e is powerful enough to make even the busiest of cafés sound as quiet as a library.The Elite 65e comes in two exciting colours – Titanium Black and Copper Black – that can be the newest, most stylish addition to your arsenal as you go about your daily life shuttling to and from work. See our review HERE
Jabra Elite Active 65t
These look hot..
Nothing says holiday season more than the Jabra Elite Active 65t in a fiery red, copper tone that’s sure to turn heads. The Elite Active 65t is the perfect gift for active lifestyles. The secure fitting earbuds promise a snug fit and a dependable in-ear stability, so you’ll never have to compromise on your active lifestyle while enjoying quality music and call experience.
With a 2-year warranty against sweat and dust, the Jabra Elite Active 65t provides up to 5 hours of battery life from a single charge, and up to 15 hours in total with the pocket-friendly charging case, taking you from start to finish as you go through your day.
Jabra Elite 45e
The Jabra Elite 45e is a crowd-favourite, engineered for the best wireless calls and music experience.
Gift your loved ones the ability to hear music the way they want to – the Elite 45e comes with an adjustable equaliser, which allows you customise your music settings to suit your preferences. The advanced 2-microphone technology promises to deliver superior wireless call performance, removing noise from calls to ensure your conversations are always clear. Be it in the festive Gold Beige, or in the timeless Titanium Black, the Jabra Elite 45e makes the perfect gift as you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
The Jabra Elite 65t RRP £149.99, Jabra Elite Active 65t RRP £169.99 and Jabra Elite 45e RRP £89.99 are available in selected retailers.
With a kilometre of exhibition space, presentation halls and meeting rooms under one roof, The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is an enormous space to monitor. The venue can host events ranging from 5 to 5,500 delegates and keeping visitors connected during an event is no easy task.
Thanks to Paessler’s unified monitoring solution, PRTG Network Monitor, The CCD is not only able to ensure that those visiting an event have the best possible experience, but also that their network equipment, IoT devices and laptops are in perfect working order. Providing event organisers with a predictive analysis of their connectivity needs and giving visitors the best possible conferencing experience.
Giving visitors a complete brand experience
Visitors to The CCD rely on the venue’s information screens for event details. A failure of any of the 84 screen panels or media players can cause confusion, as well as appear highly unprofessional to visitors. Monitoring the entire floor space in person would be costly and impractical, but their PRTG system allows the team at The CCD to easily monitor the performance of the information displays, and other IoT devices, centrally and in real time. A frequent user of the convention centre is Reward Catering in Dublin, who often use The CCD to host international food truck events and meetings. Staging for events at the Convention centre is often provided by Stage and Lighting in Dublin.
Optimising employee expertise
Walking the total space of The CCD would be the equivalent of crossing ten football pitches. There is a more effective use of time than checking in on each of the venue’s 22 rooms to make sure laptops, video monitors and other equipment are all operating correctly. PRTG provides the conference centre with a complete monitoring solution, which alerts support staff to issues with critical hardware and software failures before they occur.
All the conference centre’s essential systems are monitored 24/7, including multiple VMware hosts and a NetApp storage area network (SAN). Every PRTG license includes pre-defined sensors for all these devices, and many more, without needing to buy any add-ons or plugins.
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Embracing IoT allows The CCD to provide an unmatched offering
The CCD recently upgraded their PRTG licence to add more sensors, allowing the monitoring of every “Thing” else in the building. Our ideal scenario would be that all IoT devices added to the network can be accurately monitored, including security cameras, smart lighting in the exhibition halls, laptop performance and even the ink levels in the business centre printers. As a result, The CCD teams are warned well in advance of any potential issues to ensure they provide seamless service to conference organisers at all times.
Uptime is vital to the visitor experience and monitoring is the only way to ensure any potential issues can be properly managed and corrected before a client becomes aware of a problem.
Predictive usage data provides a competitive edge
Event organisers often complain that conference venues provide their visitors with unsatisfactory or unstable Wi-Fi connections during an event. This is usually due to venues being underprepared for the amount of network traffic generated during a conference or exhibition. They often also lack data to backup their bandwidth requirement recommendations to event organisers.
The CCD uses PRTG to provide accurate usage statistics, giving clients a clear, upfront picture of exactly what their Wi-Fi requirements will look like. Drawing on previous anonymised client usage from PRTG’s historical data, they can match any new client’s profile with predictive data and tailor quotes specifically to the type of visitor that each event will attract. This includes the likely download and upload usage patterns; as well as providing on-the-day, real time analysis of usage, allowing limits to be adjusted, when necessary.
Since connectivity is aligned to the revenue generation of a convention centre it is vital that they get this right. Providing too low an estimate could result in poor Wi-Fi performance for visitors. Conversely, providing expensive connectivity quotes, without accurate data usage analysis could immediately scare away conference organisers.
Having the data to back up the connection experience that The CCD offers provides complete transparency to clients before, during, and after an event resulting in stronger client relationships and true transparency.
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Safeguarding hardware and eliminating replacement costs
The CCD’s 10 communications rooms are closely monitored at all times. Using a combination of PRTG’s Cisco specific, and generic SNMP sensors, the team can be assured that all their switches, routers, firewalls and telephony systems are always available, and performing optimally. PRTG is also used to monitor the underlying infrastructure on which the IT systems depend. In one instance, the cooling fan in one of the communications rooms failed. This might have taken several days to notice if it wasn’t for PRTG’s early warning system.
Growing Dublin’s reputation as the leading technology capital of Europe
Maintaining a world class conference venue is no easy feat and with many European destinations vying for the attention of global conference organisers, maintaining a competitive edge is vital. Add to this the fact that Dublin is fast becoming a world-renowned technology hub, it is essential that it has a convention centre to match.
Paessler’s monitoring solution is key to ensuring that The CCD’s reputation and success as a leading conference centre is upheld.
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“Our greatest consideration at The CCD is up-time. I have experience with PRTG for close on 10 years now. This is the third place I’ve installed it and it’s always the first new software I install. It’s simple to understand and easy to use. Like all monitoring software it needs to be tuned on an ongoing basis, but it can be tuned so well. And because it’s programmable, whatever box you have, whatever information you have, you can tell it to take that information and create a complete picture.”
Craig Colley, Head of ICT at The Convention Centre Dublin
As the excitement and nerves surrounding the first day of school are now settling for families across the country, FUJIFILM Imagine photo printing app, together with MummyPages, has conducted research and compiled some interesting facts on how today’s modern parents capture this all-important milestone.
There is however a fact at the percentage that actually print their images compared to whats posted online which is the trend these days.. This is actually worrying and perhaps a warning just how far social media has gone and how much it takes up our day, Is it time to stop posting online and actually print out images like we once did before????
94% Of Parents Take A Photo of Their Child’s First Day at School to Post on Social Media, but Only 27% Print the Photo as a Keepsake
The first day of school is a major milestone for parents and their child, and a recent study by FUJIFILM and Mummy Pages revealed that 100% of parents capture this momentous occasion with a picture. However, while 94% of parents will take a photo of their child on their first day of school and post it on social media for their friends and family to see, now only 27% of parents print the photo to have and hold forever!
Insights:
73% of parents are anxious for their children on their first day of school
88% of parents report their children are both excited and nervous about their first day of school
100% of parents will take a photo of their child on their first day of school to mark the important milestone
94% of parents will take a photo of their child on their first day of school and post it on social media for their friends and family to see
27% of parents say they will print the photo of their child’s first day of school
19% of parents will take a photo of their child’s first day of school and last day of school to show how much they’ve grown up
FUJIFILM and Mummy Pages are encouraging more parents to print their smartphone photos instead of just uploading them to social media. Fujifilm don’t want any parent to have regrets over not having the picture printed, and have made it even easier than ever with theFUJIFILM Imagine App,. The Fujifilm Imagine App offers parents a convenient way to do this, so that they can easily order prints of these special moments, from the palm of their hand, at home or on the go, meaning there’s no need to spend hours searching shop to shop.
It’s time to celebrate photos offline and not just on our social media feeds! What a magical moment to have on display on the mantelpiece or on the kitchen fridge door, or even to look back on and bring out at an 18th or 21st birthday! FUJIFILM Imagine makes creating and celebrating memories fun.
FUJIFILM Imagine printing services and gifts are available nationwide. Prices start from as little as €9.99 and may vary from retailer to retailer. Gift availability varies instore – call instore, visit www.fujifilmimagine.ie or download the FUJIFILM Imagine App.
The primary reason why digital marketing is a dominant trend today is because of the far-reaching connection it avails. With effective digital marketing, you have the opportunity to promote your products and services worldwide with a few clicks. Owing to the digital advertising, today brands have a real-time connection with their customers and vice-versa. They are aware of the queries and expectations of their audience and hence have the informative opportunity to enhance their experience.
Over the last decade, there has been a shift in paradigm from an analog to a digital realm. With more and more people relying on online information, the need for digital marketing has become inevitable for businesses worldwide. It has transformed into a window of opportunity for companies to reach out to a wider audience across the globe. By eliminating geographical boundaries, digital marketing has created infinite prospects for marketers to propagate their brand.
Owing to the advent of technology, businesses, irrespective of their scale of operations are investing everything they have to keep up with the dynamics of today’s digital market. Companies which already have an online presence are beefing up their marketing strategies, and rest are rapidly moderating their business models to ensure compatibility with the promptly evolving digital world.
Instead of this, earlier small businesses were focused on competing within the local market. Globalization and digitization has led to the growth of both, omnipresent opportunities and omnipresent competition. Other than effective digital marketing ideas, businesses need to come up with strategies to make an abiding impact on their audience. The only way to survive today’s cut-throat competition is to ace that competition, and adopting an effective digital marketing strategy gets you a step closer to achieving it.
With PDF files widely used in a digital world, it is no wonder why there are so many PDF conversion tools on the market. One such tool is Free PDF Converter Online and it has been on the market for almost a decade. In case you have forgotten about this tool, we will refresh your memory so next time you need to convert PDF files, don’t forget to test it.
It has four conversion options:
Convert PDF to Word
Convert PDF to Excel
Convert PDF to PPT
Create PDF from more than 300 file formats
The conversion is very simple, upload a PDF file, enter your email address and start the conversion. After a few moments, you will receive a download link in your inbox with the instructions to download a converted file.
Are there any requirements to use the tool?
No, you can use the tool on any device under condition you are connected to the Internet. You can access only the files stored on the device you are using, and not the files from the cloud.
What are the best features of this PDF conversion tool?
This PDF Converter online tool can be used on any browser and from any device. In other words, you can access the tool from the mobile browser and download the converted file on your mobile device. This option can be particularly handy to people who don’t like to install too many mobile apps on their phones.
Another thing that stands out is the latest OCR technology that this Online PDF Converter uses. That means, you can convert scanned PDF files and extract text from scanned images. This feature is useful when you want to reuse or edit scanned paper documents. It is also worth mentioning that there are no limits on the file size, however, converting bigger files takes longer.
Jabra is setting the standard in true wireless earbuds, with five new variants of its award-winning true wireless earbuds, the Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t. These include an exclusive Amazon Edition of the Elite Active 65t, and cool new colours of both theElite 65t and Elite Active 65t.
Jabra will be launching the Amazon Edition of the popular Elite Active 65t. The Copper Black edition is exclusive to Amazon and allows users to bring the in-home Alexa experience outside with one-touch access to Amazon Digital Music, Audible and Prime Video.
IFA also sees Jabra adding four exciting new colours to its world-class Elite family of products; the Elite 65t in a luxurious Gold Beige and a stylish Copper Black, and the Elite Active 65t in a fiery Copper Red and a cool Titanium Black (previously only available in the US), offering an unrivalled line-up of additional options to users.
The Jabra Elite Active 65t is a set of third-generation true wireless earbuds, aimed at those who want the best voice control and listening experience. Currently, the Jabra products ranks third in market share for true wireless earbuds in the US and in Europe.
Research shows that 61 percent of consumers are interested in using their voice to control their smartphones. With Alexa, customers can effortlessly play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more.
Earphones that seamlessly integrate into any lifestyle are key for an optimal user experience. The Elite Active 65t earbuds are engineered to ensure a stable wireless connection and best call and voice experience while using the earbuds in a sports or training setting.
The Copper Black Jabra Elite Active 65t is exclusive to Amazon through amazon.com and comes with a three-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited. Combined with the Jabra Sound + companion app, users will not only be able to play their favorite music but they can equalise the sound to their preferences as well.
“We’re excited to work with Jabra to provide customers with another natural, convenient way to take Alexa on-the-go,” said Pete Thompson, Vice President of the Alexa Voice Service. “With Alexa built-in, customers can stream media, manage their calendars, access tens of thousands of skills and enjoy one-touch access to services like Audible and Amazon Music.”
Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra states: “Jabra recognises that voice control is a key driver for the future of wireless communication. Amazon Alexa is getting smarter every day and we strongly believe that Voice is the user interface of the future. It is with earbuds like the Jabra Elite Active 65t that consumers will be able to experience an enhanced, Alexa-on-the-go experience.”
Key features of the Jabra Elite Active 65t, Amazon Edition:
Bring the Alexa experience wherever you go. Integrated one-touch access to Amazon Music, Audible and Prime Video – just ask Alexa
3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited. Personalise sound with Jabra’s customisable equaliser in the Sound+ app
Power your performance. Up to 5 hours battery, 15 hours with charging case
A fit that’s snug and secure. Secure-fitting design for enhanced in-ear stability
Built for active lifestyles. IP56-rated with 2-year warranty against sweat and dust
Proven connectivity. True wireless stability to reduce calling and music dropouts
Optimise workouts. Track performance with an integrated motion sensor
Find out more about the new Jabra Elite family at www.jabra.co.uk/elite The Jabra Elite Active 65t Amazon Edition will be available October 1st via Amazon at a MSRP of £169.99
Going to any concert or festival is fun but when it comes to buying items at events it’s not, There is massive queues and only recently I got caught up in one myself and was rather pissed off by the time I got to the till. I have adopted contactless payments a long time ago and it speeds up the process for everyone so if you have not tried it yet and are attending this event now is the time to check it out.
AIB is partnering with Visa to announce that cardholders will be able to leave cash at home and enjoy contactless payments across Electric Picnic. Contactless payments will be available at all the festival’s bars and at many of food vendors and merchandise stalls too, meaning that everyone at Electric Picnic can spend less time worrying about cash and more time enjoying the weekend.
To help drive adoption of cash-free payments, AIB will bring the contactless theme to life via interactive ticket giveaways pre-festival, and a dating-themed contactless experience at the festival itself. Full details of the #EPonTap campaign will be revealed on AIB’s social channels during the build up to the big weekend.
Speaking about the Electric Picnic partnership, Mark Doyle, Group Brands Director at AIB said:
“We are committed to helping customer spend less time manging cash and more time doing what they love, so we’re excited to partner with Visa and Electric Picnic to drive usage of contactless payments at Ireland’s biggest festival. The quick and easy payment solution can be enjoyed by everyone attending Electric Picnic.”
Melvin Benn, Electric Picnic Festival, added:
“We are delighted to be working with AIB and Visa to drive contactless payments across Electric Picnic for the first time.
We constantly strive to improve the experience and convenience of our festival goers, and we think this is the perfect partnership to encompass that ethos.”
