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Better control
The Logitech Spotlight Presentation
Remote brings a range of new features to
presentation control, including the ability to
highlight and magnify on-screen content in
pixel-perfect detail. The wireless, plug-and-
play device can also be used to navigate
slides, play video and interact with on-
screen content from up to 100 feet away,
using mouse-like cursor control. Unlike a
laser, the cursor and highlights are visible
both to live and remote audiences. An
accompanying app lets you toggle pointer
mode, set timed vibration alerts and
activate advanced functions like gesture-
based volume control. Logitech Spotlight
Presentation Remote costs £109.99.
An end to miserable
meetings
Cisco is promising an end to miserable
meetings with the Cisco Spark Board.
Positioned as an affordable replacement for
the mix of limited, unconnected hardware
used in meeting rooms today, the interactive
whiteboard/video-conferencing display
integrates with the cloud-based Cisco
Spark platform. It can be controlled from a
PC, Mac, tablet or mobile, with no need for
a Bluetooth, WiFi or network connection.
Ultrasound wireless pairing means you
can walk up to any Spark Board in any
location and it will recognise you, making it
quick and easy to share material. A Cisco
Spark Meetings app adds popular Cisco
WebEx functionality, including the ability
for attendees to whiteboard together (even
without a Cisco Spark Board), to schedule
meetings and to create team spaces where
participants can see the meeting agenda,
share content, chat and post comments
and meeting notes. Cisco is bringing out
55 and 70-inch Cisco Spark Boards, with
prices starting at $4,990. A subscription to
the cloud service costs $199 per month.
All on board
The height-adjustable NEC InfinityBoard
is designed for video-conferencing,
creative brainstorming, presentations and
collaboration in interactive workspaces and
huddle rooms. The 65 and 84 inch large
format UHD displays with InGlass touch
technology can be operated by passive
precision pen or touch and come with
a whiteboard application for importing/
exporting content and new collaboration
software that supports wireless
presentation, screen-to-device and screen-
to-screen interaction. NEC’s MultiPresenter
function supports wireless streaming from
phones, tablets and notebooks.
SIEM for beginners
LogPoint has launched a free SIEM service
so that businesses of all sizes can gain an
understanding of how it can be used to
combat cyber security threats and meet
new regulations, such as GDPR. LogPoint
Free provides full SIEM functionality,
including continuously updated out-of-
the-box compliance templates; search,
analytics and the visualisation of data;
an unlimited number of users; alerting,
reporting and dashboards; access to
selected applications; and full access
to LogPoint’s community and support
services. Jesper Zerlang, CEO of LogPoint,
said: “LogPoint Free provides IT managers
in small and large organisations the
chance to become familiar with systems
and processes before progressing to a
licensed model.”
Wireless charging
Shown at CES 2017, the Aircharge Wireless
Charging Keyring wirelessly charges
smartphones, including the iPhone7, and
other tech gadgets, in the office, at home
or on the go. It is compatible with any Qi
wireless-enabled charger and is available
in nylon (black) or aluminium (silver). It
has built-in Micro USB and Apple Lightning
connectors and starts charging as soon
as it is placed on an Aircharge or other Qi
wireless-enabled charger.
What’s New
A Fine addition
ABBYY has launched a new version of its
FineReader OCR and document processing
software. An all-in-one solution for working
with PDFs and scans, FineReader 14 has
built-in editing and collaboration tools
for managing pages, content editing,
reviewing, commenting, searching, filling
forms, signing and protecting files. A new
‘compare documents’ feature detects
and highlights textual changes between
two versions of the same document,
irrespective of their format (PDF, Word, JPG
etc.). FineReader 14
works with more than
190 languages and
is available in three
editions: Standard,
Corporate and
Enterprise.
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A wide curve
MMD, brand license partner for Philips
Monitors, says the BDM4037UW Brilliance
Curved display is the largest 4K curved
monitor on the market. The 40-inch monitor
wraps gently around the user’s line of
vision to create a more personal space
and minimise distractions in a busy office.
CrystalClear 4K UHD resolution (3840 x
2160), wide viewing angles and integrated
speakers bring graphics, images and
multimedia to life.
