Digicom Technology News

After many years of false dawns, Near Field Communications (NFC) has finally gained some traction. 2011 has proved to be a year of acceptance for NFC with it slowly but surely becoming more mainstream. Several telecommuncations and financial services companies are working together to promote NFC throughout Europe. Put simply, NFC is a wireless connectivity technology that enables two-way communcation between electronic devices such as the transfer of contact details or credentials. It is also possible to perform contactless transactions, access digital content and connect devices with a single touch or "tap".

Microsoft and Samsung have combined to deliver the next generation of touch-screen display technology which has the ability to be an extremely valuable tool to many businesses. Its slim, sleek look makes it suitable for use in a variety of environments from retail stores to reception areas and many more. The 4" thickness of the SU40 gives it the flexibility to be wall mounted/embedded or used as a table.

The SUR40 offers a number of key advantages. Its impressive surface display which features object recognition can simultaneously recognise multiple points of contact which provides greater multitasking capabilities. The recognition software can also identify wireless devices placed on the surface along with the digital content contained. The larger surface area coupled with horizontal/vertical orientation options encourages interaction among a greater number of users for a more collaborative experience. The comprehensive software development kit that the SUR40 supports allows apps to be customised to a particular business need. With today's businesses striving for ways to be more efficient and productive through the use of apps, the SUR40 offers an ideal solution for companies to succeed in this quest.


The Samsung SUR40 has various unique features such as tag identification which delivers information to customers such as room keys or cards for payment which increases efficiency. It has increased computing power which saves time, makes multitasking fast and easy while also showing graphics at their optimum. The SUR40 is extremely versatile in terms of its network capabilities, the USB ports allow you to connect with any USB capable peripheral while the Wi-Fi router allows it to communicate with a diversified range of devices such as smart phones and tablets.

The Samsung SUR40 can be used in various industries. It can be effectively used to increase customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through better interactivity. For example, a guest checking in at a hotel can compare rooms, get information on the facilities and tourist attractions all at the same time. The SUR40 can be deployed just as successfully in other environments such as a reception/lobby area, a board/meeting room, a classroom or even a retail store.

For more information on the Samsung SUR40 please get in contact with us on 1850 3444 26 or email info@digicom.ie

Devices such as smartphones and tablets continue to transform the way companies do business. What is driving this transformation is the myriad of apps available which allows the creation and collaboration of content as well as access to invaluable business information on the go. Here are some apps which can make you more efficient in your working life and are available on multiple platforms.
Dropbox is a free app that lets you bring all your files whether they are photos, videos or docs with you anywhere you go. Once your folders are synced, it is possible to access them from multiple devices as well as the Dropbox website. There is a selective sync option which gives you the choice as to what folders are synced to your various devices. This is beneficial to users who have limited hard drive space.


Neu.Annotate PDF enables the annotating of pdf documents with drawings, highlighting, text notes, photos, stamps, personal signature, filling out and tagging of documents as well as deleting and adding pages. The convenient palm guard feature allows you to rest your hand on the screen.



Business Card Reader scans your business cards and by using character recognition technology it analyses the information on the card. The app then uploads the contact information directly to your address book. The most impressive element to Business Card Reader is its integration with LinkedIn. It distinguishes between home and mobile numbers, first/last names, job title and company allowing for a specific person to be identified on LinkedIn.














SimpleNote is a similar concept to the popular app Evernote with less features. It is plan text with no formatting and its organisation is based on tagging. It is very effective at keeping large quantities of notes accessible, arranged and synchronized with other devices. SimpleNote stores notes to the device meaning if you're away from Wi-Fi you will still be able to access your material. It also has a built in versioning, so if you make a change to your note, you won't be in danger of losing the original. Compared to Evernote, SimpleNote is a lot faster as excessive amounts of storage is required by Evernote to give you the features it has.



iPad Tip! A tip when using the iPad is to save and convert Excel to Numbers, Powerpoint to Keynote and Word to Pages. This will allow you to access documents such as price lists and presentations easily. To use the programmes successfully you need to use an iPad 3G and use the cloud or use an iPad 64GB for storage purposes. There are few differences between the functionality of the programmes, however it would probably be fair to say that Keynote has an advantage over Powerpoint with regards the large number of templates that haven't been overused.

In July Polycom announced that later in the year they would be releasing their first room telepresence solution custom built for full integration with Microsoft Lync. The Polycom CX7000 is now available and is redefining collaboration in a more comprehensive and creative manner. It combines all the features of Microsoft Lync and Polycom's HD technology. The CX7000 takes the Lync experience that customers are familiar with on their desktops and recreates it in the conference room.
















The system allows easy sharing, editing and managing of high-quality documents, spreadsheets and multimedia content through real time collaboration over video. The collaborative environment that the CX7000 fosters can be used as a competitive advantage for any company to drive gains in productivity and efficiency.

The CX7000 is optimised and purpose built for lync integrating the overall Microsoft IT infrastructure with plug and play simplicity making it easy to deply, manage and use. Some other features and benefits are:

• Combines all the features of Lync with Polycom's industry leading HD technology to create a powerful collaboration system
• Same user experience from personal desktop to room system
• Intuitive user interface featuring click-to-join conferences through native Microsoft Exchange integration
• Centralised management
• Seamlessly adds native video conferencing to Lync environments

The Polycom CX7000 signifies another step in the strategic alliance between Polcom and Microsoft which is bound to accelerate UC adoption.

Click here to view a brief video demonstration.

For more information on the Polycom CX7000, please call us today on 1850 DIGICOM or email info@digicom.ie.

Digicom held their 2nd and most successful Annual Technology Event to date in the Aviva in October. A big thank you to the many of you for attending and to everyone involved. Our "Business Efficiency" theme obviously struck a chord. From the feedback received both the technology on display and daily speakers delivered innovative "Business Efficiency" solutions and ideas.


Some proven examples showcased of where technology increases business productivity and efficiency included:

• Managed Document Solutions - up to 30% reduction in printing costs and significant productivity gains in paper workflow benefits.
• Video communications delivering up to 50% reduction in executive travel and downtime.

The Irish launch of the new Revolabs FLX Wireless Conference Phone created significant interest due to their superior wireless audio technology.

Guest speakers from Deloitte, LinkedIn, Google, IBM and Microsoft gave insightful presentations focusing on what they believe best practice to be in "business efficiency". Future trends in a more collaborative work place through use of the cloud to a more engaging office layout were discussed and struck a great deal of interest with attendees. Some of the key messages expressed during these seminars were, how quickly does your business fail and learn?, business efficiency requires the relentless pursuit of improvement and that it will be driven by appropriate investment in technology. To view the gallery of this event please click here.


Congratulations to all the event competition winners:


iPhone 4S winner
Mark Lilly, Hidden Hearing

Daily draw Chromebook Winners
Joe Cottrell, Cross Vet Pharmaceutical
Denis Burke, AIB






For more information on how technology can increase your productivity and reduce costs, please call us today on 1850 DIGICOM or email info@digicom.ie

TouchLink™ for iPad and MediaLink® for iPad are Apple iPad apps that provide users with wireless additional points of control for installed TouchLink Touchpanels or Ethernet-enabled MediaLink controllers.

TouchLink for iPad works with any TouchLink Touchpanel. MediaLink for iPad works with MLC 104 IP Plus and MLC 226 IP Controllers. No GUI configuration is required, as the apps emulate either the touchpanel or controller in a room, acting as additional points of control.

The connection manager feature allows presenters to control different rooms and button tracking allows each app to stay in sync with its touchpanel or controller. With either app, presenters can now wirelessly control their AV system using a Wi-Fi network, allowing them freedom to move throughout the room.

TouchLink for iPad and MediaLink for iPad will be available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store.

Key Features:

• Provide additional points of control for TouchLink and MediaLink controlled systems
• TouchLink for iPad supports all TouchLink Touchpanels
• MediaLink for iPad supports MLC 104 IP Plus and MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controllers
• Wireless control using a Wi-Fi network
• Connection manager allows presenters to control different rooms
• Provides real-time status and remote control of multiple rooms for troubleshooting and management

Visit Extron for more details.