businessinfomag.uk magazine 12 INNOVATIONS continued... Complete control PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has launched a technology plug-in that integrates Philips Android SoC digital signage, interactive displays and LED walls with the Q-SYS cloud platform for managing audio, video and control settings in live, hybrid and virtual experiences. The PPDS Wave Plugin for Q-SYS is fully certified and available for download from Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager. https://ppds.com www.qsys.com Cyber experts for hire CAPSLOCK is helping to plug the cyber skills gap with the launch of a new service that gives public and private sector organisations access to cyber experts on-demand without the expense of recruiting their own staff. Deploy enables organisations to hire CAPSLOCK-trained and certified cyber practitioners, from SOC analysts to cloud security specialists, at a fixed daily rate for a 12-month minimum contract. Contractors are available at every level in a variety of specialist and generalist roles, including GRC (governance, risk and compliance), vulnerability management, cloud security, SOC analysis and threat intelligence. https://capslock.ac/services/deploy Just the ticket Passengers of Northern, the UK’s second largest train operator, can now pick up and drop off parcels as part of their daily commute thanks to the deployment of automated parcel lockers at 50 railway stations across West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Due to be completed in spring 2025, the roll-out of Parcel Pending by Quadient lockers gives passengers, carriers, retailers and local businesses a secure option for sending and receiving parcels 24/7. Mark Powles, Commercial and Customer Director at Northern, said: “Access to parcel delivery lockers at stations is something our customers have told us makes their life easier, as they combine travelling with collecting or dropping off parcels. Quadient has a great reputation for customer service, and we are delighted to partner with them to bring their services to thousands of our customers each and every day.” http://www.parcelpending.com/en-gb/ Back with a bang Boom Collaboration has launched a ‘meeting room in a box’ for larger rooms as part of a new range of pre-packaged solutions. Designed to simplify product selection, take away installation headaches and optimise the user experience, the BYOD Large Videobar Kit includes an intelligent videobar, two mics and a one-cable multiconnectivity hub, in a choice of black or white. Boom Co-Founder Fredrik Hörnkvist says Boom is launching the kit to satisfy resurgent demand for Bring Your Own Device deployments that enable users to connect their own laptops or mobile devices to a room’s AV system. He said: “BYOD is back with a bang, with plug-andplay simplicity, lower costs and a platform-agnostic approach the main driving forces. Our new videobar kit for larger rooms will add further fuel to the BYOD fire.” boom.co Joining forces against plastic Acer UK is partnering with TV personality Ben Fogle in a new initiative to tackle plastic waste. For every Vero laptop bought and registered in the UK, Acer will collaborate with Plastic Bank to remove 80kg of plastic waste from the environment. This is more than the average annual plastic waste generated per person in the UK (76kg) and builds on the environmental qualities of the Vero range, including a high post-consumer recycled plastic content and carbon neutrality. As a bonus, customers will receive Vero accessories worth £89.97, including a laptop case, mouse and mouse mat, all made from recycled materials. The Aspire Vero range is available from Currys, Argos, Amazon and Very. Time for your cyber MOT? The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, a provider of cyber security services, training and advice, is launching a budget-friendly service to help businesses identify practical steps they can take to improve their cyber resilience. The Cyber MOT starts with a free survey comprising 25 multiple choice questions that takes just 10-15 minutes to complete. This provides a snapshot of an organisation’s current position and highlights areas that need urgent attention and investment. Jude McCorry, CEO of Cyber and Fraud Centre, said: “Cyber MOT is a highly costeffective, simple way of benchmarking your organisation’s overall cybersecurity strength, giving you a clear picture of where to focus your efforts first. I encourage any businesses looking to evaluate their cyber security strength to take the Cyber MOT.” https://cyberfraudcentre.com Jude McCorry
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