CCOOMMMMSS N NEEWWSS
New headset reduces cost of ownership
A NEW ‘SUSTAINABLE’ Bluetooth
headset has been launched
which is earning praise from
supply specialist Nimans – as it
signifi cantly reduces the cost of
ownership.
The JPL-Element-BT500
(pictured) is a wireless and
modular Bluetooth headset for
use with compatible devices
especially in the offi ce. With
a patented interchangeable
headband from dual ear to singe
ear there’s choice of wearing
styles to suit the way people
work.
“Where mobile devices replace
traditional offi ce deskphones,
users need a comfortable and
ergonomic solution particularly
when spending long hours on
the phone,” says Jason Welsh,
UC Devices Business Manager at
Nimans.
“The BT500 is part of JPL’s
Element range that offers
a sustainable headset
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Wireless Logic acquires Matooma
WIRELESS LOGIC GROUP has acquired Matooma, the Montpellier, Francebased
IoT connectivity specialist. Today, Matooma is recognised for
its expertise and innovation within the cellular IoT (Internet of Things)
connectivity space.
The Matooma acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, is Wireless Logic’s
third major purchase in 2019 having already welcomed Dutch-based
M2MBlue and SIMPoint in February and June respectively.
Commenting on the most recent acquisition, Oliver Tucker (pictured),
Group CEO of Wireless Logic Group said: “We are delighted to be
welcoming the Matooma team into the group. In just seven years,
they have built an enviable reputation in France by delivering highly
responsive and tailored IoT connectivity services, supported by
exceptionally strong leadership.”
concept. Because of its modular
design, if a speaker/microphone
or headband breaks outside of
warranty, users only need to
replace half of the headset (one
part), which means a longer life
for the headset and a cost saving
because they do not need to
replace the complete headset.”
AGILITAS LAUNCHES NEW PRICING PORTAL
AGILITAS IT SOLUTIONS has launched a channel services online pricing
tool for hardware maintenance services. Agilitas’ innovative new portal,
AssureMeNow, is underpinned by the company’s InventoryAssure
services product.
Agilitas has a variety of dedicated sales specialists, who provide
the company’s channel partners with access to a multi-vendor
workplace, server, storage and networking product portfolio, delivering
maintenance services and hardware sales.
AssureMeNow is a quote tool that links directly into Agilitas’ systems,
ensuring integration when a customer order is placed. The portal
provides an easy step-by-step quote tool which allows partners to
select what type of service they are looking for, sorting by technology
type, vendor type, product type, service level, engineering and parts
options, as well as the duration of their contracts.
The tool also allows partners to apply a percentage uplift, meaning
partners can use the tool to quote their end user customers directly.
Shaun Lynn, CEO at Agilitas, comments on the announcement: “We
are delighted to have launched this ‘fi rst of its kind’ online services
pricing portal to help put our channel partners in control when
responding to their end user clients’ service requests. AssureMeNow
will deliver real competitive advantage for our partners to create quotes
quickly and effi ciently, meaning they stay ahead of their competitors.”
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ROBOTIC
SOFTWARE TO
SUPPORT SAGE
V1 HAS RELEASED a new
version of its Robotic
Process Automation
(RPA) software to support
technology partner Sage in
its plans to become a cloudcentric
company.
The Invoice Automation
solution, which Sage’s
reseller community is
already offering to its
customers, includes
enhanced cloud capabilities
to ensure close integration
with Sage X3. Key functional
aspects to V1’s upgrade
include a simpler as well
as more responsive and
modern interface to further
enhance the customer
experience, supporting Sage
and its resellers’ intentions
to help organisations make
the most of the cloud.
While appetite for the
cloud is well documented,
research from Gartner
shows there is growing
appetite for RPA, of which
the cloud is often the
backbone. Revenue for
RPA software increased
by 63% to $846 million in
2018, making it the fastestgrowing
segment of the
global enterprise software
market. What’s more, its
revenue is expected to
reach $1.3bn in 2019.
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REFURBISHED
Exertis has announced the availability
of fully supported refurbished phones
aimed at business users. The handsets
also incorporate the Exertis 24/24
support service.
HARMONYOS
Huawei has launched HarmonyOS – a
new microkernel-based, distributed
operating system designed to deliver
a cohesive user experience across all
devices and scenarios.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The latest research from Canalys’
Cloud Channels Analysis service
shows the worldwide spend on cloud
infrastructure services grew 37.6%
year on year in Q2 2019 to $26.3 billion.
interactive fl at panel (IFP) displays
boast 4K UHD resolution and a 20-point
touch-enabled display.
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