technologyreseller.co.uk 07 INNOVATIONS Hello Misty Furhat Robotics, the social robotics technology company spun out from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, has relaunched Misty the robot, following its acquisition of US-based Misty Robotics earlier this year. The new platform is designed to be more intuitive and easier to use, with Python as its main programming language and a user-friendly drag and drop interface that is ideal for non-programmers in the education sector (students and teachers). The new Misty also boasts enhanced language skills that allow more complex, conversational interactions. Furhat Robotics CEO Samer Al Moubayed said: “The possibilities are endless, from helping students who are learning programming to assisting in making the classroom more inclusive and accessible. Beyond that, the applications for social robots are farreaching from social and health care to unbiased recruitment.” Flagship inkjet Brother has boosted the appeal of its flagship A3 inkjet X-Series with faster print speeds of 30 images per minute (up from 22ipm), a higher monthly duty cycle of 3,500 pages (up from 2,000 pages) and increased ink capacity. As well as reducing waste and energy consumption, the X-Series can contribute to the circular economy when used as part of a managed print service (MPS), which allows Brother to refurbish and redeploy devices. https://www.brother.co.uk/ Smart tap Green Custard, a Cambridge-based professional services company and AWS Advanced Consulting partner, is helping soft drinks company Britvic to reduce its consumption of single-use plastics by developing software for a new range of IoT-enabled drinks dispensers intended for deployment in supermarkets, large businesses and other high footfall locations. Part of Britvic’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of its products across their lifecycle, including refrigeration, transport and manufacturing, the Aqua Libra Flavour Tap is operated via a touchscreen interface built using AWS mobile, cloud and IoT capabilities. Once a user has selected the flavour and style of drink they want (still or fizzy), it is dispensed into the customer’s own bottle. www.britvic.co.uk Streamlined communications Union Street Technologies has added automated customer communications via email or SMS to its Affinity billing platform. The optional Automated Communications module helps communication providers meet certain regulatory obligations, such as the requirement to notify customers when their contract is coming to an end and advise them of the best renewal deals. Resellers can modify templates with their company branding; personalise communications by merging customer information held in the Affinity database; segment their customer base to ensure customers only receive communications relevant to them; and schedule communications according to certain triggers e.g. a contract renewal date or overdue payment. Product Owner Samantha Dennahy said: “Managing customer communications can be a time-consuming and repetitive task but by leveraging the wealth of data held in the Affinity billing platform, the Automated Communications module enables our partners to be consistent and proactive, effortlessly communicating with customers any time, any day.” unionstreet.co.uk Made for sharing Panasonic has updated its PressIT wireless presentation system with new features that make it easier for users to share content in meeting rooms, huddle spaces and classrooms. These are Wireless Display, which gives Windows users the option to share content straight from their device via a keyboard shortcut without having to plug in a Transmitter Dongle; and Multicast, which enables users to display information to multiple screens simultaneously. Panasonic PressIT allows up to 32 devices to be connected wirelessly and up to four presenters to display visual and audio content simultaneously, with crystal clear HD image resolution, zero lag on video playback and WPA2 AES128-bit encryption for data security. business.panasonic.co.uk/ visual-system/pressit-wirelesspresentation-system Instant alerts Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has updated its OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking solution with AI/ML-powered algorithms that offer improved accuracy and customisable push-button alert buttons on the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags used for tracing individuals and critical equipment in indoor geofenced areas. With applications in healthcare, security and other sectors, the new alert button allows users to request assistance at the touch of a button. Notifications and real-time location data are sent instantly to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus Asset Manager and distributed to the right person or group via a range of channels. These include Android push notifications to the OmniAccess Stellar Asset Tracking app, web push to desktop or mobile devices, email, SMS, Rainbow and other third-party systems, such as IQ Messenger. al-enterprise.com Samantha Dennahy
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