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Konftel Develops Audio
Conferencing Innovation
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networking industry.
The Rise of The Cyber
Security Officer
A leading crime lawyer predicts 2016 to be the year
where organisations appoint dedicated cyber security
and data breach reporting officers as part of their
legal compliance obligations. Dan Hyde, a partner
at the London law firm Howard Kennedy says that
increasing fines and prosecutions for cyber breaches
will force businesses and organisations to take greater
steps to tackle rising cyber attacks. “2015 saw some
of the biggest data hacks to date costing the global
economy some $400bn,” says Hyde. “This highlights
the inability of companies to properly guard valuable
entrusted data. The consumer has a right to expect
organisations that require the provision of personal
information to properly safeguard it. Dedicated
cyber security and data breach reporting officers will
inevitably become the global norm for businesses
that are vulnerable to attack.”
The European Union has been tinkering with, but
has not yet implemented, a single Europe wide Data
Protection Directive that would equalise regulation
across all EU States. When in force this will ensure
organisations formally report data breaches to ensure
adequate protection is in place. Dan adds: “Fines
for non-compliance could, if the EU gets its way, be
as much as 5 per cent of an organisation’s entire
turnover. In the US, federal agencies are prosecuting
firms where sub-standard cyber security may have
contributed to a data breach, and I confidently
predict that the UK will soon see companies
appointing cyber security and data breach reporting
officers as part of their compliance obligations.”
Konftel has developed a trio of dynamic
new audio conferencing innovations that boast
HD Voice quality for enhanced ‘life-like’ meeting
room experiences – including a world first. The world’s
only conference phone for mobile networks - the new Konftel 300Mx –
features HD Voice quality audio for crystal clear mobile conference calls
anywhere – as Konftel reinforces its acclaimed manufacturing pedigree
at the forefront of the industry. Users simply insert a SIM card and start
meetings immediately, with no fuss or cables. The mobile conference phone
also complements PC and web-based meetings thanks to its USB connection
making it ideal for Skype for Business, Cisco Jabber and Avaya’s UC suite
platforms.
Key functions of the Konftel 300Mx include:
• SIM card connectivity.
• Rechargeable battery will last for up to 30 hours of call time
• HD Voice delivers better audio quality than conventional telephony.
• OmniSound – Konftel’s patented audio technology guarantees optimal
audio quality
• Additional USB connection for VoIP calls
Konftel’s new 55Wx speaker phone is another impressive development
delivering Unified Communications with no restrictions. The device works
perfectly with all the leading collaboration suites, complemented by touch
screen functionality. Patented OmniSound audio technology is enhanced by
HD Voice and Bluetooth capabilities. Konftel has also developed a unique IP
DECT base station that lets users enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity
combined with superior OmniSound audio quality in any SIP environment.
When a Konftel 300Wx conference phone is combined with the new IP
DECT 10 base station users can connect up to 5 HD capable conference
phones to IP telephony - and handle five simultaneous calls. Konftel’s UK
Sales Director, Jeff May, says the latest additions further illustrate the
company’s reputation as a major global player in the audio conferencing
arena. He emphasised: “Exceptional sound quality, stylish design and
high performance functionality - from a traditional boardroom to literally
anywhere – are available from these latest product developments.”
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