businessinfomag.uk magazine Two million and counting Next generation fibre network operator nexfibre has become the second largest alternative network operator in the UK after reaching two million premises passed in just two years – achieved through a build partnership with Virgin Media O2, which provides broadband services with speeds of up to 2Gbps across the nexfibre network. Only Openreach delivered its network to more premises in 2024. The wholesale-only provider has a mission to deliver full-fibre network connectivity to previously underserved suburban and semi-rural premises, targeting 5 million premises by 2026. Unified protection Synology has integrated an enterprise backup server, software and repository into a unified solution that eliminates the need for separate hardware and software, sizing, purchase and maintenance. Designed to simplify data protection across PCs, Macs, file and physical servers, virtual machines, databases and Microsoft 365 services, theActiveProtect data protection appliance provides fast incremental backups, advanced protection (e.g. immutable backups, air-gap capabilities), a unified management console that can be scaled to 150,000 workloads or 2,500 sites and deduplication that can reduce network load by up to 99% and storage needs by 50%. https://sy.to/ap Talking shop Jabra has expanded its Bluetooth headset offering for retail environments with the robust, IP65-rated Jabra Perform 75. Designed to keep shop workers connected, informed and ready to assist customers, the headset integrates with the PTT (Push‑to‑Talk) capabilities of frontline worker apps running on a paired handheld device, enabling users to communicate handsfree with colleagues at the press of a button. In fact, workers can access any voice-led app on their handheld devices, including emerging AI-driven applications like virtual assistants that provide real-time, voiceactivated information retrieval. Other features include noise cancellation technology that blocks out 99% of background noise; a modular design with interchangeable components like headbands, boom arms and hotswappable batteries, ideal for shift workers; and a wipe‑clean design. www.jabra.com/perform75 INNOVATIONS 08 WHAT’S NEW Flawless audio Catchbox, creator of the Cube throwable microphone, is once again breaking new ground, this time with the launch of microphone technology that combines the freedom of movement of an omnidirectional mic with the clarity of a directional one. Included in all Catchbox Plus microphones (the Cube, Clip and Stick), Focused Omni technology overcomes the limitations of omnidirectional mics, which capture sound from all directions but often pick up unwanted background noise, and unidirectional microphones which need precise positioning and may produce an unnatural sound when not aligned correctly. The result is flawless audio capture, ideal for large, unsupervised environments such as lecture halls and all‑hands meetings. www.catchbox.com Seal of approval Cloud-based contact centre provider Cirrus has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty King Charles III. The grants were made to 386 companies, like Cirrus, that held a Royal Warrant of Appointment from Queen Elizabeth II, as well as seven companies with an established and ongoing trading relationship with HM Queen Camilla. Royal Warrants are awarded to businesses that have supplied goods or services to the Royal Household for at least five years. Walk up, wake up Launched at CES 2025, HP Thunderbolt 4 G6 Docks featuring HP Quick Connect technology detect when a laptop user is approaching and instantly wake up displays and accessories so that they can start work immediately. www.hp.com
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