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01732 759725 36 INNOVATIONS Web-based management Following its acquisition of Polycom, Plantronics has launched the Polycom VVX x50 Series OBi Edition IP desk phones. The combination of crystal-clear wideband audio and Polycom Acoustic Fence technology provides noise- and echo-free conversations, even in busy open plan offices. Phones are easily deployed, managed and maintained using Polycom Device Management Services for Service Providers (PDMS-SP). These include a web- based configuration tool, analytics and troubleshooting. Phone buttons and the interface can be customised to meet individual customer requirements. www.plantronics.com Packing it in The Toshiba N300 NAS Hard Drive and X300 Performance Hard Drive series have been expanded with 12TB and 14TB models featuring a helium-sealed design for increased storage density and a lower operating power profile. The new models operate at 7,200rpm and come with an ultra-high 256MB data buffer. www.toshiba-storage.com The boost you need Mobile phone users can look forward to improved call quality with the CEL-FI range of mobile phone signal boosters. Brought to the UK by Nextivity, the boosters are approved for 3G/4G/ LTE voice and data and can be used without an Ofcom licence. Products are available for the Vodafone, O2, EE and Three networks (and associated MVNOs). A CEL-FI Wave app allows users to switch networks depending on their requirements. In locations where all networks require amplification, such as office blocks, multiple CEL-FI units can be installed. www.cel-fi.com Premium headsets Sennheiser has launched two premium Bluetooth headsets for mobile professionals: the PRESENCE Grey UC, optimised for Unified Communications, with multi-connectivity and seamless switching between softphone and mobile calls; and the PRESENCE Grey Businesses for use with mobile devices. Both devices feature Sennheiser Voice Clarity for clear and natural audio; SpeakFocus technology for voice clarity; WindSafe technology to reduce wind noise; and Own-Voice- Detector, which reduces background noise when the user is not speaking. www.sennheiser.com What’s New Lone worker protection Automated communication specialist ANT Telecom has launched the Atlas MX2 industrial smartphone with lone worker protection. The unlocked LTE/WIFI/Android smartphone has an integrated Atlas SOS lone worker app, built-in panic button and Man Down detection for automatic alerts. Users can be located by the integrated GPS when outdoors, or by WiFi points and/or iBeacons when inside. www.anttelecom.co.uk BlackBerry for less With the launch of the BlackBerry KEY2 LE, TCL Communication is lowering the entry price for BlackBerry’s iconic design and security features. The device features a Full HD 2.5D display; a dual rear camera (13MP and 5MP) and an 8MP front camera; 4GB of memory; and 32GB or 64GB of storage. The DTEK by BlackBerry app provides proactive security checks to identify and mitigate potential security risks, such as unwanted data access by a downloaded application. www. blackberrymobile. com WiFi not needed Offering enhanced portability and performance, the Microsoft Surface Go is now available with LTE Advanced for Business. No longer do workers have to rely on WiFi and potentially unsecure guest Wi-Fi when working away from the office. www.microsoft.com/en-gb Enhanced performance HANNspree has expanded its Performance series of monitors with a 27-inch model featuring Quantum Dot technology, which recreates the full ‘human eye’ colour palette and appears four times brighter than a standard display. Suitable for gamers, designers and multimedia professionals, the HG272PQD offers enhanced colour accuracy, WQHD resolution and HS-IPS technology for wide viewing angles. It comes with four digital inputs (Display Port, Mini DisplayPort and two HDMI ports), a headphone socket and twin built-in stereo speakers. www.hannspree.co.uk EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD POLYCOM VVX x50 Series