Category: Tech News

Sony launches BRAVIA XR A80J OLED TV with cognitive intelligence in Europe. #Sony #Bravia #TV

Sony has informed that pre-orders will soon open in March for its innovative BRAVIA XR A80J 4K HDR OLED TVs and the entry-level X80J/X81J 4K LED TVs. The former are part of the much anticipated BRAVIA XR line-up based on the new Cognitive Processor XR™, which employs a completely new processing method going beyond conventional AI, designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.

When we see objects, we unconsciously focus on certain points. Cognitive Processor XR™, powered by cognitive intelligence, divides the screen into numerous zones and detects where the ‘focal point’ is in the picture. While conventional Artificial Intelligence (AI) can only detect and analyse picture elements like colour, contrast and detail individually, the new Cognitive Processor XR can cross-analyse an array of elements at once, just as our brains do. By doing so, all elements are adjusted in conjunction with each other for best final outcome, so everything in the scene is synchronised and lifelike – something that conventional AI cannot achieve.

Cognitive Processor XR can also analyse sound position in the signal so the sound matches precisely with what’s on the screen. In addition, it upconverts any sound to 3D surround sound, to deliver supreme realism with an immersive soundscape. It learns, analyses and understands unprecedented amounts of data and intelligently optimises every pixel, frame and scene for the most lifelike picture and sound Sony has ever delivered.

BRAVIA XR A80J 4K HDR OLED TVs feature the exclusive BRAVIA CORE service. Pre-loaded on all new BRAVIA XR models, users can enjoy a selection of the latest SPE premium and classic titles and the largest IMAX Enhanced collection. BRAVIA CORE is the first in the industry to feature Pure Stream™ technology, achieving near lossless UHD BD equivalent quality with streaming up to 80 Mbps.

By combining revolutionary picture and sound technologies enabled by Cognitive Processor XR, an array of next-generation gaming features such as 4K 120fps and the breadth of content from the exclusive BRAVIA CORE service, BRAVIA XR A80J 4K HDR OLED TVs are a compelling proposition for anyone looking to elevate their viewing and gaming experiences to another level.

The X80J/X81J 4K LED TVs are well-rounded smart TVs incorporating several established Sony technologies for great TV-viewing, whatever the content. Similarly to BRAVIA XR A80J, they come with Google TV. You can use your voice remote to easily find your favourite movies, shows, and music or ask Google to find a specific title, search by genre, or get personalised recommendations on what to watch.

Pricing and availability

The BRAVIA XR A80J 4K HDR OLED TVs and X80J/X81J 4K LED TVs will become available to pre-order in March. For more information visit: www.sony.co.uk / www.sony.ie

Model UK pricing Irish pricing
55” A80J £1999ERP €2299ERP
65” A80J £2699ERP €3149ERP
77” A80J £4199ERP €4949ERP
43” X80/X81J £699 €799
50” X80/X81J £799 €929
55” X80/X81J £899 €1049
65” X80/X81J £1049 €1249
75” X81J £1499 €1749

Pricing is subject to change, so please check: www.sony.co.uk/www.sony.ie

Fairphone raises the standard for a fair circular economy with 14 materials. #Fairphone

Fairphone, the Dutch social enterprise building a market for ethical smartphones, has announced a shortlist of 14 materials that show high usage in the electronics industry and offer the greatest potential for supply chain improvement. These are aluminium, cobalt, copper, gold, indium, lithium, magnesium, nickel, plastics, rare earth, silver, tin, tungsten and zinc. Fairphone analysed over 50 materials found in smartphones, resulting in a selection that will guide its responsible sourcing efforts in the coming years. Fairphone makes the most of the materials used in its products and is moving towards a circular economy by using materials from more responsible sources, while emphasizing reuse and recycling and designing phones to last as long as possible.

The evaluation used a range of criteria including:

  • Market demand growth expected in the coming decades and availability of recycled supply
  • The share of the electronics industry in the worldwide demand for the material
  • Whether the material is critical to smartphone functionality
  • Whether it will be present in future Fairphone products and accessories
  • If there are serious social and environmental issues related to the material’s extraction or recycling

While many of the materials analyzed had serious issues to consider, these 14 materials provide Fairphone with the most potential to make a significant impact and show the most urgent need for intervention.

The global electronics industry is a fast growing sector with a complex supply chain. Minerals found in common consumer electronics, such as smartphones, are mined, traded and refined into usable material to manufacture components. Unfortunately, the working environment in the mines can be unsafe with issues of child labour, environmental degradation, and hazardous working conditions recorded. As a result, the electronics industry tends to shy away from it, placing more emphasis on recycling as the solution for the industry’s sourcing issues. Yet, millions of people around the world – particularly in developing economies – rely on the sector for their livelihoods. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is an especially critical source of income for millions of people and as a result, Fairphone is focussing on ASM to make improvements in the sector.

Although Fairphone envisions a world that is truly circular, it’s still far away from becoming reality. Mining will remain a key supplier in the coming years, as the idea that recycling alone will be able to meet humanity’s growing demand is a fairytale. In the coming decades, the population growth and economic development around the world are expected to lead to a sharp increase in demand for metals and non-metallic minerals that are key for the green energy transition. A report by World Bank Group found that demand for some minerals will increase nearly 500% by 2050. Yet, of all electronic waste generated, only 5% of materials are estimated to be recovered for reuse.

Since mining will be a source of materials in the coming decades, the electronics industry must work to improve the mining supply chain as well as increase the recycled material supply. Fairphone’s aim is not to avoid hotspots where social and environmental challenges exist, such as conflict and high-risk areas, instead Fairphone works towards lasting improvements in those areas. It sources where the majority of electronics manufacturing and mining takes place in order to drive improvements for the sector overall. Fairphone’s mission is to set the example across its own supply chain and products, using its market demand as a catalyst for continuous improvement that creates a positive impact for people and planet, and engage with the wider consumer electronics industry to scale its impact.

Tirza Voss, Sustainable Materials & Mining Manager at Fairphone states: “At Fairphone our vision is clear: we want to foster a fair transition to a more circular economy. This is a transition in which investment is not only made in increasing the recycled supply but also to ensure that for the materials where the mining sector remains a key supplier in the coming years, the sector operates more sustainably and drives a lasting and diversified development in emerging economies. Responsible sourcing means tackling issues in the supply chain and driving opportunities for change, rather than avoiding risk. We want to inspire the rest of our industry to follow our approach to fair material sourcing.”

 Boukje Theeuwes, Head of Policy Influencing at Solidaridad Europe responds: “With 44 million small-scale miners supplying numerous industries with essential raw materials, the idea of a sudden and complete shift to recycled materials is a fairytale. Today, two thirds of all gold supplied is newly mined. We fully support the move towards circularity in supply chains, but in the long interim period that remains, it is crucial that we invest in the development of responsible ASM mining practices. The recycled material of tomorrow is being mined today. We need a dual approach that encourages recycling while ensuring, through investment and engagement, that the materials being mined right now are extracted responsibly. This means that when we achieve a truly circular supply, it won’t have come at the cost of miners, their communities and the environment.”

The Best Online Fax Services for 2021

Faxing used to be a great way of communicating the information immediately to the nearby personnel. Faxing was amongst the first processes of communication and was popularized owing to its efficacy and ease in transmission.

Along with the technological advancements, the area of communication made a great plunge and now there are various tools available for the process of communication. With all of these being in the hand, the usage of fax has declined or has not been popularized ever since.

Regardless of the advancements and modernism in the communication industry, fax is always considered and regarded as a topmost way of communication as it still poses its usage. There are many occasions where the usage of a fax machine is motivated. Here is how you can use fax online without any hassle.

CocoFax: Send Fax Online Easily From Your iPhone:

Cocofax is the only service you can easily use for the need of a fax machine. This highly anticipated technology is a digital service that provides you with a free online fax facility. Cocofax provides you with a scan and fax app for iPhone which allows you to send the fa document directly from your phone to another account

Cocofax is known and recognized as a foremost service for all of your faxing needs as it is a digital service that cannot be compared to any other service. The matchless services and recognitions are because this service of Cocofax is by Google Fax Free and is also famed as a maestro in all spheres of faxing, either sending the fax or receiving it regardless of the device.

Why Is CocoFax The Best Online Fax Platform?

Certain other faxing services are possible and can be used but they also pose a lot of problems along with their usage. Cocofax is the only service that is completely a digital orientation and therefore, eases all of your problems in the transmission of your important fax messages.

Cocofax works in perfect harmony as it synchronizes your messages and receives a fax with your device and allows you to open it directly from your device. Moreover, you do not require anything except an internet connection to use and send the fax online.

Cocofax also provides you with a free 30 days trial in which all of the premium, as well as regular services, can be achieved and obtained without spending a single dime. All of the services are free of cost and therefore, you can easily ensure your claims within a month for an effective faxing experience.

Is Fax Sending Possible Over An iPhone or Simple Phone?

Cocofax makes sure that the clients are free of any other problems and focus only on the transmission of fax. Cocofax has introduced digital services in which you can easily transmit all of your fax from your mobile phone to any other device if you have your fax number.

You can obtain the fax number by simply creating an account and filling in the details.

How Is The Fax Sent And Received On iPhone 10 (Step by Step Guide)?

Since Cocofax has always ensured the client authenticity and has made all the necessary changes to make sure that no problem is faced in the installation or setting up procedure. All you require is to follow some simple step which would lead you to a unique faxing experience. Here are those steps:

Step 1:

The first step is you will have to ensure that your device or mobile phone is connected to the internet and the connection is stable. Once you procure all of the services, all you need to do is to visit our official website that is known by the name “Cocorax.com”. Click on the Create Account button that opens up into another tab.

Step 2:

The tab will lead you to a detail box that opens in the same tab. This is the place from where you can get your account created and still enjoin upon all of the facilities we provide. You are requested to fill the detail box with specific and certain details that include your information such as the Email address. Completing this procedure would grant you a free fax number from where you can send the fax easily.

Step 3:

The last step is to send and use the fax service you have availed of free for a month. You can get an inbox like an Email inbox from where you can easily send and receive all of your fax like email on your phone or your personal computer.

For sending the fax, add the fax number of the person you want to send it to and then click on the send option, Cocofax immediately sends the fax and provides you with an outbox where you can keep a record of the outgoing fax.

Are The Files Readable Over A Simple Device?

The best thing about using our digital service is the comprehensiveness as well as the ease that comes along. Normally, the files are in a very different format and often these files are unreadable by computers or mobile phones.

Cocofax eases the stance by automatically converting the digital files into a digital PDF format which can easily be opened as well as shared across different mediums. This ease can never be found anywhere else.

Conclusion:

Cocofax is a digital faxing service that has its task acknowledged through years of competent services and client satisfaction, We ensure that you fill your hearts with joy whenever you use our service and we are happy to help.

All you need to do is to trust us with your sacred trust and grant us the moment to provide you services. We will provide you a free month trial and also ensure and guarantee you raid assistance if you feel any problem in using Cocofax. Your feedback is important to us in all spheres of our performance.

Arkphire delivers on multi-million euro employee mobilisation programme for AIB. #Arkphire #AIB

Irish headquartered IT product procurement and services company, Arkphire, has completed the rollout of a major employee-centred digital transformation programme, which is a multi-million investment by leading Irish financial institution, AIB.  At the heart of the project which aligns with AIB’s digitalisation and ways of working strategies, is the sourcing, delivery and support of a fully digital workspace for AIB employees across Ireland and the UK. The ambitious employee mobilisation programme, which gained urgency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has enabled AIB to continue to provide an uninterrupted service to its customers, while also empowering its workforce to communicate and collaborate innovatively across the entire enterprise from their home workspaces.

The project saw Arkphire deliver 8,000 digital workspace solutions including Microsoft Surface laptops, laptop stands, monitors, docking stations and keyboards to AIB’s employees across Ireland and the UK. The laptops were configured as notebook or touch-screen-operated tablet PCs, based on the AIB employee’s preference in either country. Arkphire is also providing a range of ongoing support services to AIB including:

  • Adoption Services—the ability to procure, assemble and roll out hardware pre-installed with software as specified by AIB for its employees’ specific needs and deliver it to their homes anywhere in either country;
  • Break/fix support—enhancing the standard warranty provided by Microsoft to ensure timely and reliable collection and repair of equipment;
  • Next business day replacement—if an employee needs a replacement computer, Arkphire can guarantee to deliver the necessary personalised solution, complete with software updates within 24 hours.
Employee-centred digital transformation programme at AIB- Geraldine Casey, Chief People Officer at AIB at a virtual meeting with (from left to right), Graham Fagan, Group Director of Technology & Operations at AIB Group and Bríd Graham, Managing Director of Arkphire’s IT procurement services business. Arkphire has delivered the rollout of a multi-million euro employee mobilisation programme involving 8,000 employees at AIB.

Geraldine Casey, Chief People Officer at AIB said “At AIB our aim is to empower our people so they can work from home and support our customers as seamlessly as possible.  8,000 of our people now have remote access, with state of the art technology allowing us to develop our ways of working and digitalisation strategies.”

Graham Fagan, Group Director of Technology & Operations at AIB Group said: “In overall terms, Arkphire has very quickly earned our trust through a rapidly accelerated programme, where the Arkphire team has demonstrated real professionalism and a ‘can do’ attitude that we really value. On a project of this scale, there are always challenges, but where any difficulties arose, Arkphire stepped up to the mark, bringing things back on track and always delivered.  I greatly appreciate their support as a true IT partner.”   

AIB is a financial services group operating predominantly in Ireland and the United Kingdom, providing a range of services to retail, business and corporate customers, with market-leading positions in key segments.  The bank has over 2.8 million customers.

Given the importance of the initiative to AIB, which is adopting a new operating model to increase the flexibility of its workforce to work from anywhere, it was essential for the bank to engage with a partner of proven capability, international reach and who could move at pace. According to Fagan “The combination of Arkphire’s long-standing logistical and procurement capabilities along with their experience and track record of service delivery for projects of this scale, both domestically and internationally, were decisive factors in selecting Arkphire.”

Bríd Graham, managing director of Arkphire’s IT Procurement Services business, said, “We are delighted to be selected as the IT partner for AIB on such a transformational project.  The pandemic forced us all to act quickly in unforeseen circumstances.  AIB was determined to ensure it could provide an effective solution to help their employees transition to the new normal of working from home while continuing to provide uninterrupted support for their customers. We are very proud to partner with such a strong Irish heritage brand.”

Earlier this year, Arkphire became part of the Presidio Group, a leading North American IT solutions provider.  The combined capabilities from both Arkphire and Presidio create a new global IT solutions business with the ability to serve customers and enable their remote working strategies in all key markets.

Twelve South introduces the redesigned ParcSlope stand for MacBook and iPad. #Apple #TwelveSouth #Tech

Twelve South, a leading designer of Apple accessories, today introduces the new redesigned ParcSlope, a sleek metal dual-purpose stand that elevates MacBook screens and angles iPads for more comfort and productivity. ParcSlope is available now for £49.99 from Amazon.co.uk.

The Twelve South ParcSlope is a one-piece metal stand that raises a MacBook screen to an optimum viewing position while keeping the keyboard angled and low to the desk for comfortable typing. Whilst the ParcSlope is a great addition to any home office set up, it is also small and light enough that it can be moved around the home in the event users want to work from their kitchen island or dining room table. With ParcSlope, MacBook users will enjoy better ergonomics that help to relieve shoulder and wrist pain, a video call friendly viewing angle and an open wedge design that allows for increased airflow and a cooler, quieter MacBook.

For iPad users, ParcSlope angles the device to a wrist-friendly 18-degree angle that’s perfect for sketching, creative work, note taking or performing music. The matte black easel stand is sturdy and holds every iPad (except iPad mini) in a landscape or portrait mode. ParcSlope even allows users to turn their iPad into a mini desktop by pairing it with a wireless keyboard providing an even smarter way to work.

A must-have for MacBook and iPad users, this versatile modern stand also features tiny ridges along the top that are just enough to allow the MacBook screen to swing freely open, while a lip at the front of the stand enables users to open their MacBook with one hand while gravity holds the notebook in place. Additionally, an oval cutout at the back of the stand holds cables securely when an iPad or MacBook is not in use.

The Twelve South ParcSlope is available now for £49.99 from Amazon.co.uk.

Gitzo Pairs Expert Craftsmanship with Sustainability to Create Légende Tripod and Camera Backpack, Proving Legends Last Forever.

Gitzo, world-renowned for over 100 years for setting the industry’s standard for innovative camera accessories, launched today the Légende Tripod and Camera Backpack.  Engineered to last a lifetime with low environmental impact, the Légende combo is inspired by the storytelling power of photography: transferred from one generation to another while creating eternal stories. The Légende products are designed to address “throwaway culture” by creating the smallest environmental footprint possible through sustainable materials built for optimal performance throughout its entire life and backed by an unlimited warranty. The Légende Tripod and Camera Bag is available today for pre-order on www.indiegogo.com and will ship to photographers in June 2021. 

“As photographers, we photograph the wonders of the world and capture its beauty through our lens, so we wanted to create a product that would reduce its negative impact on the very planet that inspires us,” said Marco Pezzana, CEO of Gitzo. “We set out to create a product that was forever repairable, could withstand any adventure, and would never be thrown away.  After months of design and development, we’re very excited to bring Légende to photographers across the globe.” 

Unmatched Manufacturing Quality backed by Expert Craftsmanship

Gitzo continues cementing its legacy for manufacturing excellence, innovation and quality that lasts a lifetime as the Légende Tripod and Camera Bag are built to survive all of life’s adventures. Using high-quality materials in its premium design, the Légende products are made to be everlasting as a lifetime companion for generations.  The travel tripod is lightweight and features one hundred percent carbon fiber legs for superior strength and stiffness.  In addition, the precision aluminium leg locks provide ergonomic control with both knurling and rubber inserts.


Unlimited Warranty and Maintenance for the Eternal Story
Those who own the Légende tripod and backpack receive the exclusive benefit of an unlimited warranty, designed to usher in a circular economy that brings an end to the “throwaway culture.” The Légende Tripod is crafted of 170 individual parts that can be repaired instead of having to replace the tripod in case of damage. One hundred percent of the tripod parts are replaceable and seventy percent of those can be done by the owner, so the part will be shipped out directly for simple repair at no extra charge.  

Sustainable Materials Reinforce Légende’s Earth-First Approach
Légende pushes to create the smallest environmental footprint possible with the use of sustainable materials that complement the unlimited warranty. One hundred percent of the backpack’s main exterior fabric is made up of recycled polyester and sixty-five percent of the entire bag weight is comprised of recycled fabrics.  Additionally, the Eco Leather tripod strap and backpack details are made of cruelty-free, environmental-friendly, and non-toxic synthetic leather.  It is light and extremely soft with great performance.   

Supporting the Next Generation of Photographers
Légende backers will contribute to the development of Gitzo’s Wild Shots Outreach educational program, which seeks to educate the children bordering the Kruger National Park about conservation and photography.  Five percent of campaign sales will go towards this program that will help the students by opening up eco employment opportunities and instilling the value of our protected spaces.

Légende Tripod Tech Spec Highlights

  • Weight 1.45kg
  • Payload: 8kg
  • Leg angles: 25°, 70°
  • Minimum Height: 43cm
  • Maximum Height: 165cm
  • Panoramic Rotation: 360 °
  • Front and Lateral Tilt: -90° / +40°


Availability

Available today through Indiegogo.com, the Légende tripod and backpack will be ready to ship in May 2021. Kit pricing will start at $699 for super early birds who will get a Légende Tripod, Backpack and Gitzo Mini Traveler. 

Irish Motorsport Tech Start Up Raises €300,000 in seed funding. #Tech #StartUp #Motorsport #Motoklik

Motoklik, an Irish Motorsport Tech start-up, has raised €300,000 in seed funding from investors and Enterprise Ireland. Along with supporting the creation of 10 roles, the funding will also be used to complete the commercial design of the product and launch it into the market.

The company, which was founded in 2018 by Jens Köpke, a former Research and Development Engineer with Bausch and Lomb, and Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur category winner, is seeking to make racers faster and safer by improving their suspension setup.

Jens has been racing off-road motorcycles for over 20 years. In 2016, he injured himself in a crash caused by an incorrect suspension setup. As a result, he had the idea to create Motoklik.

Motoklik’s product aims to reduce the need for riders to rely on the “feel” of their suspension setup. Market research carried out by Motoklik revealed that 90% of racers report issues with their suspension setup, such as being too stiff or soft, but lack data on what is the cause and extent of the problem.

Motoklik has developed a cloud-based Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning platform in collaboration with the European Space Agency. Via a mobile app, it links to an in-house developed motorcycle suspension position monitoring system that provides racers, and race teams, with information on the best suspension setup for current track conditions.

Mr Köpke said the investment will put Motoklik in a position to take advantage of the booming off-road motorcycling sector and prove the technology works in one of the world’s toughest environments.

Caption: Motoklik CEO and founder, Jens Köpke. Credit: Motoklik.

“Motoklik is a ground-breaking product in Motorsports,” says Mr. Köpke. “Where previously data acquisition and management was only for top end race teams, now our AI and Machine Learning system can help teams and racers at every level to find the best setup, letting them concentrate on one thing – Winning!”

Welcoming the funding announcement Enterprise Ireland’s Niall McEvoy, Manager HPSU said, “We are proud to support Motoklik’s fundraising round to create 10 high value add jobs in Kilkenny over the next couple of years. Motoklik has developed a light, affordable, robust system to measure suspension movement developed for motorbikes.  Jens Köpke is passionate about motor racing and his own experience drove him to use cutting edge technology to ensure that the sport is safer.  This is a significant development for Motoklik and we look forward to working with Jens and his team in internationalising this innovative offer on this exciting venture.”

Motoklik is an ESA BIC (Business Incubation Centre) Ireland supported client company. ESA Space Solutions Centre Ireland Manager, Peter Finnegan, commented that, “Motoklik is an interesting example of another Irish company that is utilising Earth observation data to enhance its product offering. The company’s innovative use of technology to address a problem experienced by motorsport enthusiasts has global applicability.”

Financing – The new investment is led by a number of local investors and Enterprise Ireland, as well as further funding through the European Space Agency. As part of the process former Merlyn Showering CFO, Michael Kilcommons will join the board of directors.

Konftel celebrate another year of unprecedented success and announce partner awards. #Konftel @ExertisUK @ExertisIreland

Conferencing and collaboration specialist Konftel has recognised a year of unprecedented success by announcing a series of awards, in tribute to some of its top performing distribution partners.

Global annual sales growth reached levels never before seen in over 30 years of business – as 2020 reinforced the company’s successful transition into a major video conferencing player, with high performance cameras and flexible video kits, complemented by its renowned audio innovations.

Each year Konftel highlights its key distributors around the world with a special Konftel accolade, spanning best partners and largest growth, across different territories. The company says during 2020 their dedication was more relevant than ever following a huge shift to remote working and video meetings – as part of a dedicated two-tier route to market.

“When the majority of office workers around the world suddenly needed effective distance meeting solutions to continue to perform, our partners and their reseller networks rose to the challenge and played a frontline role  to help them transition,” says Tommy Edlund, Director of Global Sales at Konftel. “We think it is vital to recognise their supreme efforts in keeping the world productive during such challenging times. It feels extra special to hand out the awards to some of our most skilful partners this year.”

High-quality video kits such as the Konftel C20Ego and award-winning C50800 Hybrid have been designed as a ‘perfect fit’ for today’s dispersed workforce trends. In mid-February, Konftel added the Konftel Cam10, a business class webcam for desktop users who demand professional quality personal video meetings, to its expanding portfolio.

“We are living in different times and a different world, especially around distance working. The world is holding its breath about the successful rollout of a vaccine, but even when people do return to the office in bigger numbers, expectations around flexible and agile working have changed forever. We won’t go back to before,” says Edlund.

Konftel recognises the importance of its devoted distribution partners to ensure growing numbers of end users can ‘come together even when apart’. Its hall of fame comprises:

UK & Ireland Exertis (UK) Limited (Best Partner)

North America Jenne Inc (Best Partner and Largest Growth)

Western Europe Exertis PRO AV (Best Partner and Largest Growth)

Central Europe KONTEL Spolka Z Ograniczona (Largest Growth)

Eastern Europe Stanford Europe (Best Partner)

Northern Europe PeBeCom AS (Largest Growth)

DACH Komsa Kommunikation Sachsen AG (Best Partner) and Herweck     AG (Largest Growth)

Southeast Asia VExpress Distribution (Best Partner)

Northeast Asia Control Tech Group Ltd (Best Partner) and Kaul Data System Inc (Largest Growth)

“The world has changed and Konftel has evolved too as we further strengthen our position as a leading video conferencing specialist – backed by a loyal and dedicated distributor and reseller base, that underpins our fully committed two-tier business model, with no direct sales.”

Edlund continued: “Our strong partner network, combined with an expanding and innovative product portfolio has catapulted Konftel further forward and helped organisations across the globe successfully transition to more hybrid ways of working. We expect these trends to continue for the long term, based on sustainability, agility and high performance visual and audio technologies.”

In addition Konftel is also inspiring more ‘greener’ ways of working, as demonstrated by its Climate Neutral Certified status. Edlund points out how many more rooms need to be adapted for video conferencing, especially when people return to the workplace and almost every meeting will have at least one participant joining from a distance. He highlights how sustainable climate friendly products are particularly important in relation to the large volume of hardware investments, catering for the hybrid workplace.

He concluded: “2020 saw massive changes which will never go back to the way they were before. Conferencing is a proven and effective environmentally friendly alternative to business travel, and it will continue to play a key role as working life evolves. We are ideally placed to help resellers transition their customers to more hybrid ways of working as the digital transformation journey gathers pace in 2021 and beyond. Our high sales growth demonstrates this and we thank all our partners everywhere for their valued support.”

Mothers Day Gifts 2021. Buy one pair of Paris TWS get another free. #Urbanista #CLCKR

Urbanista announces a special Mother’s Day Offer – buy one Urbanista Paris and get a second one for free, so you can treat yourself and your mum this Mother’s Day.

Let’s hear it for mums this Mother’s Day and give the gift that keeps on giving. Urbanista Paris true wireless earphones offer superior audio quality and include a wireless charging case delivering more than 20 hours of total playtime.

If you can’t be together in person this year, stay in touch with Paris. The touch controls make it easy to navigate seamlessly between music and calls so you can check in with mum while you’re on the move.

Add two pairs of Paris to your shopping cart and the full amount of one pair will be automatically deducted at checkout. The package is available for £99 and will be available from 4th March until 14th March at www.urbanista.com/uk/mothersday in the UK only.

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