businessinfomag.uk magazine 06 INNOVATIONS Zoom Phone certification The Konftel 800 conference phone has been certified to work with Zoom’s cloud telephony solution Zoom Phone. Konftel Director of Global Sales Tommy Edlund said: “Zoom Phone now has over two million seats across 47 countries and territories, doubling from 1 million to 2 million paid seats in less than nine months. The Konftel 800 is a powerful flagship hybrid conference phone, which, when paired with Zoom Phone, provides high quality audio communication across a multitude of room types.” In large spaces, smart microphone technology and the ability to daisy-chain units provide an extended audio pickup and listening range. konftel.com In a new partnership with Logitech, PPDS is aiming to video-enable meeting spaces of any size by combining Philipsbranded corporate and education displays, including the Philips C-Line, B-Line and T-Line series, with Logitech audio and video-conferencing solutions (the Brio, Rally Bar Mini, Rally Bar and Rally Plus). Tim de Ruiter, International Business Manager at PPDS, said: “Combining Logitech’s advanced technologies for unrivalled, world class video-conferencing quality with our own market-leading range – inspired by market feedback to meet every business need – we’re confident that there is no stronger or more complete all-in-one solution.” www.ppds.com True partners Biodegradeable SIM Workz is helping mobile network operators (MNOs) reduce their environmental footprint by introducing a biodegradable SIM card, which can also be safely recycled with other oil-based plastic. Claimed to biodegrade completely in landfill or through composting, the EcoSIM is one of several sustainability initiatives introduced byWorkz, which is already ISO 14001 certified for Environmental Management. Others include modifying designs to halve plastic consumption per customer; introducing virtual alternatives, such as eSIM; using recycled materials in packaging; and optimising supply chains to cut the use of energy and unsustainable materials. In 2019, 5.5 billion SIM cards were produced worldwide. www.workz.com A shared view With a simple software install, Vivitek NovoStage enables up to four users at a time to share information on any Windows 10 device, from a laptop to a large format display (including the feed from a shared camera). Ideal for meetings, lessons and training sessions, as well as for seminars, workshops and virtual product demonstrations, the £225 solution is platform-agnostic, supporting iOS, MacOS, Android, Windows, Chromebook and Ubuntu content. AWindows display can receive content in one of four ways – via NovoConnect software, Airplay, LauncherPlus or the Vivitek web portal www.launchnovo.com – with no need for additional hardware or cables. www.novoconnect.eu 5G private network Cellnex UK has been contracted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to build an ultra-fast 5G private network in Basingstoke’s central business district. Supported by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership and the University of Surrey 5G Innovation Centre, the 5G core network and Radio Access Network will provide indoor and outdoor connectivity to more than 100 companies located in Basing View and a 5G Living Lab, where industry partners can showcase 5G applications for smart city, Internet of Things, immersive retail/leisure, AR/VR, transport and digital health. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council hopes the 5G network will attract businesses to the area and enable those already there to develop, trial and bring to market new products, services and applications. www.cellnextelecom.co.uk Sharp app Sharp has enhanced its hospitality EPOS systems with a new Android app that allows table staff to take and amend orders, finalise tabs, print bills and provide dietary information to customers. Integrating seamlessly with Sharp POS systems, SPOS Remote has an easy-to-use interface that replicates till programming. www.sharp.co.uk
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