businessinfomag.uk magazine 10 INNOVATION World’s fastest USB hub Cambrionix has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest enterprise multi-port USB hub, bringing greater efficiency and automation to software/app testing, the refurbishment of used devices and the management of large fleets of mobile devices in education, enterprises and retail. Through a combination of Thunderbolt 5 technology and industry-first features like one-click multi-device DFU mode and full remote management, the ThunderSync5-C16 PD provides 7x faster data speeds and 8x faster charging than alternative USB hubs, plus the ability to process up to 96 devices simultaneously through daisychaining. Cambrionix CEO Andy Jones said: “The ThunderSync5-C16PD is hands-down the most innovative solution we’ve ever produced. For our customers, increasing throughput is business critical, and the ThunderSync5‑16PD is a lightning‑fast, ultra-reliable, hyperintelligent game-changer. The ROI is measured in hours vs years.” Meet Max Smart Spaces, the smart building specialist, has developed an agentic AI-driven workplace concierge designed to transform how landlords, asset managers, facility teams, tenants and employees manage and engage with buildings and workplaces. Integrating seamlessly with the cloud-hosted Smart Spaces platform and employee engagement app, Space Agent’s Max persona can respond to text and audio questions relating to buildings and employees’ use of space; automate repetitive tasks (such as booking a desk/meeting room, reserving a parking space or raising an IT ticket); and create stronger communities by recommending communal activities. Dan Drogman, CEO of Smart Spaces, said: “Space Agent extends and elevates our platform by adding an intelligent, conversational layer that removes complexity. With Max, we’re delivering a simple, proactive AI‑based workplace companion that’s not just about managing buildings – it’s about radically changing how people interact with modern commercial office space.” www.smartspaces.app Anniversary MFP Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is marking the 20th anniversary of its bizhub MFP brand with the launch of a specially configured and specially priced version of the bizhub C361i. Available at a discounted price (for 20 weeks from the start of September), the bizhub C361i Limited Edition comes with a dual-scan document feeder for efficient digitisation, a large-capacity paper tray for uninterrupted workflows, a media sensor for optimal print quality, and integrated i-Options such as OCR for conversion into office formats and antivirus for enhanced security. Michelle Brown, Category Manager – Office at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, said: “The C361i has all the hallmarks that have made our bizhub range ubiquitous in UK workplaces over the past 20 years. Unveiled in April last year, as part of our new look i-Series lineup, it has proven to be an instant hit with organisations of all sizes looking for an MFP that combines ease of use and efficiency with high levels of security. We’re really pleased to be able to offer savings plus enhanced benefits on one of our most popular office devices, giving customers even greater value than before.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk/en-gb/ office-printing/office-devices/ bizhub-c361i-limited-edition Multi-lingual meetings made easy Interprefy, the translation specialist used by the likes of JP Morgan, SAP and GSK, has launched an industryfirst solution combining live speech translation and real-time captioning across any major meeting platform. The multilingual translation agent joins online meetings via a dedicated email, like any other attendee, live streaming audio translations and/or captions in over 80 languages without the need for complex audio connections or virtual cables. Unlike built-in tools that require premium licences, limit language options or lock users into one ecosystem, Interprefy Agent offers scalable, automated and simple multilingual access for everyday meetings and events. Interprefy CEO Oddmund Braaten said: “This is a real first. By simply adding an email address to an online meeting, the Interprefy Agent acts as a smart, automated participant capturing the meeting’s audio and securely streaming it to the Interprefy platform. From here, the audio is translated and delivered to meeting attendees in the language of their choice, in real time.” Interprefy Agent does not record or store any information discussed during a meeting. www.interprefy.com Zebra and Pocketalk smash language barriers Zebra Technologies and real-time translation specialist Pocketalk are helping to overcome language barriers experienced by health workers by validating use of the Pocketalk Enterprise App on Zebra devices used to digitise and automate frontline workflows. Pocketalk’s app will enable staff using Zebra computers, tablets and kiosks to instantly translate conversations and paperwork (using a device’s camera function) into over 92 languages. Jess O’Dwyer, Pocketalk General Manager, said: “Integrating with Zebra’s devices means Pocketalk is now more than a handheld translator; it’s a scalable, multilingual communication platform, trusted across care settings and designed for the real-world needs of modern healthcare. When a patient that doesn’t have English as a first language is trying to express their symptoms, needs a glass of water or wants to ask where the toilet is, they should be able to do this seamlessly.” www.pocketalk.com Oddmund Braaten
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