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technologyreseller.co.uk 41 VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS video (through automatic camera tracking and framing, which keeps the user in shot as they move around) and audio (through Noise Block technology, which completely blocks background noise, e.g. vehicles, leaf blowers, rustling, typing, when it detects no human voice). This overcomes the problem of extraneous noises from non-speakers who have forgotten to mute their microphones. In addition, acoustic fence technology automatically suppresses noises that emanate from beyond a pre- set acoustic arc in front of the soundbar. Although the P15 is designed as a personal device, a 90-degree field of view means it is also suitable for use in small meeting rooms and private pods in offices. 3 The Poly Studio P21 This fully enclosed unit integrates a 21in USB-C monitor, the camera of the P5 (with privacy shutter and LED status light), the soundbar of the P15, a lighting ring (for illuminating the speaker), control buttons on the front of the device, a wireless phone charger in the base and a built-in USB hub for simpler cabling. With a single USB cable to the laptop, the P21 is designed for people who don’t have a dedicated home office space with a dual screen set-up, who might require a second monitor for a small Surface laptop or Macbook that also has great audio and video. It can also be used in offices, for hot desks and personal spaces. On their own, Poly Studio P Series devices are attractive options for home workers and prosumers, one reason why Poly plans to sell them through retail as well as its reseller network. For enterprise customers they have the added attractions of remote visibility and control, plus 24/7 support, giving businesses confidence that their remote workers will be properly looked after. of hardware into business-grade tools that employers can deploy to a remote workforce. A solution for every worker The Poly Studio P Series includes three main products: 1 The Poly Studio P5 A level up from cameras built into laptops and monitors, the Poly Studio 5 features a 1080p camera with a directional microphone that can cut out background noise, such as the sound of typing or a barking dog. The P5’s larger aperture enables it to let in more light than an in-built laptop camera, for better image quality in low-light conditions. It also boasts a status LED, so you can see at a glance whether you are muted or unmuted, and integrated privacy shutters – important for people with a home office in the kitchen or bedroom. Other useful features are direct pairing with a Poly headset and a built-in USB port so that the user can connect the camera and headset to his/her laptop with a single USB cable, reducing cable clutter and freeing up a laptop USB port. The P5 is available on its own or in a choice of four specially packaged Work from Home bundles (mono, stereo, Bluetooth, speakerphone) containing the camera, a Poly headset, single manual and management software for the user or the company IT department. 2 The Poly Studio P15 For executives, people who do a lot of video calls or for those who have a big screen set up in a dedicated home office, Poly recommends the Poly Studio P15. Placed on top of a computer monitor, this all-in-one audio and video bar combines a 4K camera, offering exceptional low- light performance, built-in speakers and microphones. It can be used with or without a headset. The P15 uses AI to improve Owl Labs spreads its wings with Ingram Micro Now available across Europe from Ingram Micro, Owl Labs’ flagship product, the Meeting Owl Pro, is a smart 360° all-in-one camera, mic and speaker system for offices, schools and universities. Powered by Owl Labs’ proprietary intelligence technology, the Meeting Owl Pro automatically focuses on who is speaking in a room using audio and visual cues from its WiFi-enabled, high- definition 360° camera, as well as its eight microphones and tri-speakers. The combination of these technologies enables the smart device to create a fully immersive, near face-to- face experience for all participants on all popular video conferencing platforms. Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs, said: “As hybrid and flexible working rises in popularity, there is an increased demand for products and services that help productivity and allow hybrid teams to communicate effectively. We look forward to meeting this demand through our partnership with Ingram Micro.” Joost Boon, Director, Advanced Solutions, UCC Supply Chain and Business Operations, Pan Europe GmbH, Ingram Micro, added: “Having the ability to work from anywhere and communicate clearly and securely from everywhere is critical to the future of work. We are pleased to welcome Owl Labs to the Ingram Micro Pan Europe portfolio, and look forward to working together with our channel partners to generate greater awareness and demand for Owl Lab’s innovative and immersive video conferencing technology solutions.” Owl Labs’ products are used by more than 50,000 companies in 156 countries. The Meeting Owl Pro itself was included in TIME’s List Of The 100 Best Inventions Of 2020. www.owllabs.com www.ingrammicro.com