Business Info - issue 137

www.binfo.co.uk 44 magazine distracting, turn ON your video,” advises Creigh. “Video is crucial in building trust and engagement in virtual communications. Look at the camera. It takes a bit of getting used to, since you want to look at the other participants faces, but try to look at the camera when you’re talking.” And make sure you get the lighting right. “Position yourself so that most of the light is coming from in front of you (behind your monitor), instead of behind you.” n For Polycom’s Ginn, camera positioning is key: “When setting up a video call, make sure you’re using a well-lit room with a neutral background, and that there’s minimal clutter. Camera positioning is critical – if a camera can’t be wall-mounted, ensure it is on a stable surface, with the lens positioned at eye-level for the most natural conferencing experience.” n “Avoid people making unwanted and distracting appearances in the background,” says Feakins. “And keep focused, as you’ll always be visible to all other participants on screen.” 7 Give mobile workers tools to communicate clearly n “Integrated laptop webcams can’t accommodate extreme changes in light and dark, so make sure you provide a suitable external webcam that has a high quality sensor to compensate for subpar lighting,” suggests Logitech’s Ginn. n Videonations’ Feakins recommends accessories for smartphones: “Remember an end point such as a portable audio-conferencing device or headset can make a world of difference to the quality of a meeting with remote workers, compared to a standard smartphone.” After unveiling a new Nobo logo earlier this year, ACCO brands is updating its whiteboards and noticeboards with a modern, minimalist design inspired by flat screen TVs. It is also introducing a new 85-inch (diagonal) widescreen format, which will be available in m ultiple surfaces, including steel, felt and cork, from October. The widescreen board boasts a new design featuring a contemporary, slim and unobtrusive frame that maximises the writing area and an integrated pen tray. This new aesthetic will be extended across the entire Nobo range of dry wipe boards early next year. ACCO is backing up the new look with new accessories, from whiteboard markers to magnets, and quicker and easier installation. The InvisiMount mounting mechanism provides a sleek finish while making it easy for one person to attach a board securely to a wall. Nobo is the leading brand in visual communications across Europe. Its whiteboards are available in a range of surfaces with varying degrees of erasability and durability. These range from premium Diamond Glass boards to the company’s market leading Nano Steel boards, which use Nano Clean technology to deliver a smooth surface and easy cleaning. Acco points out that the greater the board’s erasability and durability (and price), the stronger the colour and contrast levels and the less residue that’s left on the writing surface after erasing, which can build up over time. Take note In addition to changes to its whiteboard range, ACCO is enhancing its felt and cork noticeboards with the new frame design, the new mounting system and a number of new colour options, including red, yellow and green felt. As well as providing focus for the viewer, these bright, bold colours can brighten up an office and create a more positive and vibrant working environment. www.noboeurope.com/en-gb/ ...continued Anne Marie Ginn, Logitech EMEA Randall Lee, Yamaha Unified Communications Yamaha YVC-100MS Speakerphone Zoom iPad Video Conferencing Yealink VC200 COLLABORATION Wider appeal ACCO brands has updated its Nobo boards with a contemporary design inspired by modern technology Be creative . Be collaborative. Be inspired. Nobo is about great meetings. Getting the team together to generate ideas, create concepts, taking your business to the next level. Your team is at their best: collaborative, creative, communicating with clarity. www.noboeurope.co NOBO : Widescreen ISSUE 137