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| P2P Magazine | Winter 2015
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BULLETIN
A.T. CROSS completes
the acquisition of
Sheaffer
A.T. Cross Company, a portfolio
company of Clarion Capital
Partners, has completed the
purchase of Sheaffer, BIC’s fine
writing instrument business.
By leveraging the individual
strengths of the Cross and Sheaffer
fine writing brands, the company
says it is well positioned to be a
worldwide leader in the design,
manufacture, marketing and sale
of premium, high quality writing
instruments.
Secure wireless DECT headsets
Plantronics, a pioneer in wearable
technology, has announced that its CS500
and Savi 700 Series DECT wireless headsets
are certified to the latest security standards
of the DECT Forum.
The DECT Forum is an industry group
focused on developing and improving DECT
wireless technology. By incorporating its
latest recommendations on enhanced
security, Plantronics continues to lead headset
technology with both functionality and security.
Security certified CS500 Series
headsets feature a wireless range of up
to 120 metres, a streamlined design
and improved performance, plus the
reliable hands-free productivity that
has made the CS family a Plantronics
best-seller for nearly a decade.
The certified Savi 700 Series wireless
headsets boast multi-device connectivity and
a diverse range of wearing options. Users can
enjoy a wireless range of up to 120 metres,
while managing desk phone, PC and mobile
phone calls.
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Storage with endless
possibilities
Shelfstore’s DesignWizard tool at
enables users to
order shelving, cabinets and bookcases with doors, drawers, desks and
more, offering flexible storage solutions and limitless design opportunities.
Constructed from natural solid wood, finely sanded and varnished, the
shelving comes in six depths and seven widths, to match uprights in eight
heights and six depths. Using a unique support method, a 60cm deep x
80cm wide shelf will carry an impressive 100kg.
Refined touchscreen gloves
Mujjo, the brand that pioneered unrestricted
touchscreen gloves, has just launched new versions with
an updated elegant design.
A leather strap crosses over a notch on the wrist where a
matte black leather button provides a snap closure. The cuff
boards are constructed of matching black leather and the
palms feature anti-slip grip dots. A soft layer of integrated
fleece lining provides a soft touch and feel to the sturdy and
durable gloves.
Disengaged employees cost UK £15bn
Research by the Centre for Mental Health shows that presenteeism (at
work physically but disengaged mentally) costs UK businesses £15bn
per year.
According to a recent IPSOS survey commissioned by Steelcase, only
11% of workers in open plan offices are engaged and inspired at work; 63%
are disengaged and unmotivated; and 37% describe their workplace as
‘stressful’.
Half (49%) of all offices in the UK are open plan and although most
workers feel they are an appropriate space for them to work, many
complained about a lack of privacy and unwanted distractions. The average
worker is interrupted every three minutes and takes up to 23 minutes to
return to the task in hand.
In the UK, only 57% of the people surveyed said they could concentrate
easily and only 50% are able to work without interruption.
IP-based video telephone
Designed for business users, Maxwell 10 is Gigaset
Pro’s first IP-based video telephone with a touchscreen
display. Running on Android 4.2.2, it offers the core call
management features of the Gigaset range with access to
a range of Android applications via Google Playstore.
Ideal for meeting rooms, it comes with a front-facing HD
camera (720p), an integrated microphone, three speakers (one
bass and two tweeters) and HD audio to reduce delays and
echoes. A range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth,
HDMI, USB,Wi-Fi and Ethernet, can be used to connect
additional loudspeakers, headsets, access control equipment and
other external devices.
