Business Info - issue 134

businessinfomag.uk magazine 18 Simple to share Optoma’s wireless presentation solution QuickCast lets presenters display content instantly from almost any device with an HDMI output, at the click of a button. The pocket-sized tool allows up to 245 participants to share 1080p video and stereo audio per receiver without wires or software. Users simply plug-in their device and click to connect to the projector. www.optoma.co.uk Simple data recovery Kroll Ontrack has released a new version of Ontrack EasyRecovery for Windows and MacOS. The software helps users retrieve data from internal hard drives, SSDs and external media such as flash drives or SD cards. The software can recover damaged or deleted files and data from formatted or corrupted volumes and initialised disks. Enhancements include a new scanning engine that provides faster recovery speeds and a simplified user interface. www.krollontrack.co.uk The ASUS Hangouts Meet hardware kit is a smart video-conferencing solution that provideas HD, wide-view visuals and crystal-clear audio for secure meetings with up to 50 participants. The package includes: the compact ASUS Chromebox 2 computer powered by up to an Intel Core i7 processor; a 4K UHD camera with a 120 degree field of view and auto-zoom technology; a 10.1-inch touchscreen control panel for one-touch meeting management; and a high-quality speakermic box featuring echo-cancellation and noise- suppression technologies. www.asus.com/uk/ A sound idea The HP Amp with built-in Bluetooth speakers brings a new dimension to multifunctionality. Designed to save space in homes and home offices, it combines the best features of a Bluetooth portable speaker, desktop speakerphone and multifunction printer. There is even a convenient USB port for charging portable devices. The accompanying HP Smart app lets you scan to and print from a smartphone, stream your favourite music, take calls on the printer and order replacement ink. The only bum note? There are no plans to launch it in the UK. www.hp.com Stay connected Ideal for frequent travellers, Skyroam Solis is a portableWiFi hotspot that provides unlimited super-fast internet for up to five devices in more than 100 countries. A day pass for the contract- free, pay-as-you-go service costs £9 and gives 24 hours of unlimitedWiFi access. www.skyroam. com Call flexibility Blackwire 5200 Series and Blackwire 3200 Series headsets from Plantronics are designed to switch between devices for seamless communication. The headsets work across a range of devices supporting USB-A or USB-C and 3.5mm connections and feature folding ear cushions and one-touch call, volume and mute controls. The 5200 series features passive noise cancellation and dynamic mute alert, which warns the user if they talk while muted. www.plantronics.com Bike converter The Swytch eBike Conversion Kit converts any bike into an electric bike in seconds. An electric motor in the specially built front wheel is connected to a lightweight, compact power pack that sits between the handlebars, providing a top speed of 15mph. The kit comes in a 25-mile range version (3-4 hour charge time) and a 50-mile range version (5-6 hour charge time). For those who don’t own a bike, Swytch offers a complete electric bike option with a 50-mile system already fitted. www.swytchbike.com Health coach BakkerElkhuizen has combined the height- adjustable IQ Sit-Stand Desk withWORK & MOVE SitStand COACH software to encourage healthy behaviour among workers. The software can save people’s desk height preferences and offer advice on the optimal alternation between standing and sitting. www.bakkerelkhuizen.com INNOVATIONS All-in-one conference kit All-touch BlackBerry TCL Communication has unveiled BlackBerry Motion, the newest BlackBerry smartphone. The all-touch model features a 5.5in Full-HD Premium Anti-Scratch Display; IP67 water and dust resistance; the largest battery ever in a BlackBerry smartphone (4,000mAh); Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0; and a hardened aluminium frame with a soft-grip textured back for durability. www.blackberrymobile.com PLANTRONICS : Blackwire Series ISSUE 134