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15th November 2016

Michael Passes Avaya Exam

Well done to Michael Doney for recently passing his Avaya Small & Midmarket Communications Test.

Focus Technology Europe Ltd is proud to be the only official Avaya partner in Cornwall. Why not talk to us about Avaya’s Unified Communications and Collaboration – conferencing, infrastructure solutions, real-time engagement and much more. Avaya solutions helps your workforce become better connected, increasing productivity – and as you grow, Avaya has the scalability and flexibility to grow with you, and support you along the way.

Contact the Focus Communication Team to find out how we could help you and your business.

 

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15th November 2016

Team Focus Raises Money For St Petroc’s!

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Everyone at Focus Technology would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Just Giving page – many of you will know that last Thursday we took part in the Eden Project’s Big Charity Sleep Out, we made our own bread, was entertained by the Kernow King – before settling down on a piece of cardboard and ultimately succumbing to the cold, and it was cold….and damp! It was not very nice, but that is what homeless individuals throughout Cornwall face day in, day out – many of them are homeless by no fault of their own. The St Petroc’s Society provide vital services to homeless people throughout Cornwall, and we are pleased to say that we have raised over £350 so far, and are expected to receive more donations yet! Our Just Giving page is still up and active – if you would like to help Focus and St Petroc’s, you can do so by visiting Focus Charity Sleep Out

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15th November 2016

Cornwall’s Future Economy – Young People’s Consultation

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Focus’s MD Andrew Davenport recently took part in the Cornwall’s Future Economy – Young People’s Consultation. The event which was organised by the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership took place at the iconic Eden Project, and saw 40 students – all from various schools within Cornwall, come together to share what they thought a successful Cornwall might look like in the future, and what they believe a better Cornwall could look like – i.e. expansion on career sectors, better wages and diversity of jobs available in Cornwall.

7 different businesses (including Focus Technology Europe Ltd) took to the mic to speak to the students about what was great about being a local business – and also what challenges they face.

Andrew Davenport had this to say following the event – “it was really refreshing to see so many young people care so passionately about the Cornish economy and their future careers, their presentations were fantastic – we have many, many talented young people here in Cornwall who can, and will make a difference”.

You can watch a recap on the day’s events here Cornwall’s Future Economy – Young People’s Consultation

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21st September 2016

Focus is taking part in the Eden Project’s Big Sleep Out 2016

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Focus MD Andrew Davenport – plus several other members of the team will be taking part in the Eden Project‘s Big Sleep Out 2016 to help raise money for the St Petroc’s Society, a chairty which helps provide a range of services to the homeless individuals living in Cornwall. Last year Andy took part alongside Pirate FM‘s Tina, and many others supporting this worthy cause. 
We managed to raise over £300 last year, and would love to try and do the same again – perhaps raising even more this year. 

Anyone wishing to make a donation, or perhaps would like to take part – can do so by visiting our Facebook events page https://www.facebook.com/events/1092933020791146/

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10th May 2016

A contact lens that records everything you see?

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Other smart contact lenses are focused on improving vision or providing an augmented reality HUD, but Sony wants to look outwards rather than in. A new patent, awarded to the company in April, describes a contact lens that can be controlled by the user’s deliberate blinks, recording video on request.

Sensors embedded in the lens are able to detect the difference between voluntary and involuntary blinks. The image capture and storage technology would all be embedded in the lens around the iris, and piezoelectric sensors would convert the movements of the eye into energy to power the lens.

Of course, at this point, this technology isn’t small enough to be comfortably embedded in a contact lens, so it’s only theoretical. However, with Google seemingly pursuing a contact lens camera after Glass failed so spectacularly, it’s not surprising that other tech giants are getting on board.

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10th May 2016

Time is ticking for free Windows 10 upgrade

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Can you believe that it has been almost a year since Windows started rolling out Windows 10 as a phased release?

Windows 10 has currently been available as a free upgrade to anyone running Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 (consumer addition) – but should you not upgrade by July the 29th you will have to fork out £100 +

If you are yet to upgrade, but are still unsure as to whether Windows 10 is for you, why not get in touch with our tech team? We can answer any questions you may have, and give you free, honest advice.

Call us Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm 01209 613660

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10th May 2016

Phone notifications cause ‘ADHD-like symptoms’

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Hyperactivity and a lack of attention span are often traits ascribed to millennials unable to put down their phones. Now a study from the University of Virginia claims these stereotypes may not be totally inaccurate, with smartphone notifications apparently causing “ADHD-like symptoms even among the general population”.

The research, which has been presented at the Human-Computer Interaction conference in California, examined how 221 college students used their smartphones over a two-week period.

They found that when students had notifications turned on – by having their phone on ring or vibrate, for example – they reported “more symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity” than when their phones were on silent.

“We found the first experimental evidence that smartphone interruptions can cause greater inattention and hyperactivity – symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – even in people drawn from a nonclinical population,” said Kostadin Kushlev, lead author of the study.

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10th August 2015

Pirate 2 DAB – Business Hub Podcast

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On tonight’s show Andrew will be talking to Mark Peters about CCTV and IP cameras, how they work and how they can help you monitor your business operations and processes on a real time basis. Andrew also talks about the benefits of detailed website analytics, and the importance of monitoring your digital marketing efforts from an analytic point of view. We also offer a friendly word of warning following the recent release of Windows 10.

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27th July 2015

Pirate 2 DAB – Business Hub Podcast

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On tonight’s show Andrew chats to Mark Peters about how tourism can affect the IT infrastructure of businesses in Cornwall during the busy tourist season. We also look at and discuss the new features of Windows 10, including the introduction of Cortana – who after being available on the Window’s phones is now coming to your desktops, Andrew also looks at some of the new icons and applications you can expect to see with Windows 10.

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