This month Microsoft releases new features to enhance the way you work with meeting invites. The new release includes updates to Direct Guest join, VDI performance, Teams Rooms, Video Filters, Approvals App and Presenter Mode. Teams Meeting Rooms Direct Guest Join with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android Zoom meetings can now be joined directly through Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) using Android devices. In order to use this feature, schedule a new meeting via Zoom or …
On 31st May 2022, Datasharp Integrated Communications left the Datasharp Group, after 22 successful years. From 1st June onwards, we are now a fully independent company with a new name and identity: Marlin Communications. Rest-assured though, we’re the same team, same location, same phone number, providing the same industry-leading levels of service. We’re very excited to be starting this new journey as Marlin Communications and we look forward to being able to offer you: More …
Many businesses are re-evaluating the equipment purchased to support remote working and are now deciding how best to equip their meeting rooms with technology that supports video meeting equality for the hybrid/flexible workforce. With the help of our strategic partner Poly, we’ve put together this guide to help you understand what to consider when investing in your Meeting Rooms. Video Equality in the Hybrid Workplace While the office remains important, the true future of the …
Microsoft Teams has become the communications and collaboration technology of choice for many businesses with currently over 330,000 companies using the platform worldwide. As businesses have started to invest in video conferencing for meeting rooms, Microsoft Teams must be matched with best-in-class video devices and room systems to ensure meeting quality stays high. This article examines the two certified room systems available for Microsoft Teams Rooms: Microsoft Windows and Android. Microsoft Teams Rooms: Windows Vs …
This month Microsoft releases new features to make meetings run a little smoother and chats more efficient. The new release includes updates to meeting functionality, the latest Android updates and the latest certified Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. Meetings Updated Companion Mode For iOS Users You can now join a meeting with a single tap both on your iOS device and Microsoft Teams Rooms. The audio on your device will be automatically turned off to ensure …
This month Microsoft releases new capabilities for speakers and attendees to be more engaged with audiences, allowing for fewer distractions and more inclusive behaviours. The new release includes changes to video mirroring, the walkie talkie app and a new ‘front row’ layout for video meetings. Meetings Press to Unmute Stay muted to avoid unwanted background noise during a meeting and rapidly respond when called upon. You can now use a shortcut to unmute by holding …
Hybrid working is now firmly embedded in business culture and working practices. The resulting impact on cyber security extends far beyond protocols and policies. In this post, we review the effect of password behaviours on business security and how password management solutions are the answer to eradicating IT systems anxiety. Password Security in 2021 The pandemic disrupted workplaces and working practices worldwide. Physical offices were closed and many people had to transition from working in …
In an age of office and remote working, legacy cybersecurity solutions often fall short when it comes to protecting businesses with distributed workforces. Stronger, more secure gateways are needed to protect network boundaries no matter where they are located. To stay ahead of threats, it’s time for security professionals to embrace next-generation firewalls (NGFW). 18 Months Of Radical Change Cloud computing, virtualisation, mobility and now expansive work-from-home policies have dramatically changed how organisations conduct business. …
South West based charity Developing Health & Independence (DHI) has opened a new drop-in centre at St James’ Parade, Bath, which offers vital liver-scanning technology, purchased with funds raised by the team at Marlin Communications. Just over a year ago, we announced our charity partnership with Developing Health & Independence (DHI) – a South West based charity with its roots firmly established in Bath. Through a mix of awareness-raising, staff fundraising and corporate contributions, we …
In today’s flexible workplace, Hybrid meetings must accommodate both in-person and remote attendees. Before you equip meeting spaces for hybrid work, follow our simple guide to delivering a native Microsoft Teams experience, with HD audio and video, for efficient and productive meeting rooms. Hybrid Working is here to stay The modern office now has many roles. It might be a space designed for productivity and collaboration, reliable network connectivity or a destination to help separate …
Many organisations have adopted Microsoft Teams as a primary method of communication since the pandemic hit in 2020, but most have not yet released its full potential. Microsoft Teams Click-To-Call is an example of how Microsoft Teams can be supercharged to improve efficiency and productivity. Click-To-Call Using Microsoft Teams you can Click-To-Call any number from a web browser and call directly from your computer, removing the need to manually enter a telephone number. This feature …
Ready to modernise your business communications? Like the idea of having a single phone number across your computer, mobile device and desk phone? With our cloud calling features integrated with Microsoft Teams, you can. Plus we offer Teams meeting room systems, contact centre, compliant call recording, built-in redundancy, load balancing and much more. Adopting hybrid working practices can make business communications a more complex issue. Distributed teams work mostly online and, although face-to-face meetings have …
Compared to MPLS, SD-WAN is cheaper, more secure and provides higher performance. On the other hand, MPLS is a reliable, private and stable technology. When the two technologies are combined they produce a hybrid WAN that delivers an intelligent, flexible and more private WAN for businesses. Over recent years, the adoption of SD-WAN has increased with many businesses evaluating the differences between SD-WAN and MPLS networking with thoughts of replacing legacy technology with a newer …
In the years preceding COVID-19, legal firms had started to embrace agile working to meet changing demands within the marketplace. Then in 2020, the remote-working ‘experiment’ saw all legal firms rushing to acquire the new technology that would provide business continuity. With client communication and confidentiality a vital part of any law firm’s service offering, how have legal firms adapted to this new way of working and what challenges still lie ahead? Join Us For …
Music on Hold allows you to create customised on-hold messages that help retain callers, create up-sell opportunities and present a professional and consistent brand identity. Click here to create the perfect on-hold experience for your customers right now or read on for more information. What Is Music On Hold? The original purpose of on-hold music was to signal to a caller that they were still connected and waiting in a queue. Over the last 15 …
SoGEA is an acronym for Single Order Generic Ethernet Access. It is a new broadband connectivity product that enables users to purchase a broadband connection without a phone line (voice service). The great ISDN switch-off is due in 2025. Many businesses have already switched to a VoIP telephony solution, but an estimated 2 million are still using ISDN. SoGEA is a next-generation connectivity solution that promises quicker and easier installation, faster connection speeds, increased reliability and reduced cost. …
Join us for a lively discussion on hybrid working and how to future-proof video meetings. Please register here to view the webinar on-demand. The Great Remote Working Experiment The great remote working experiment has taught us many important lessons over the last 12 months. For example: the importance of simplicity, ease of use, high-quality audio and video, and the value of creating rewarding human connections with our colleagues. As businesses start to look forward to …
Leading provider of unified communications & collaboration systems, Marlin Communications, is a lead business sponsor for a new report that will analyse the future of innovation and technology in the legal sector and provide recommendations for how the West of England can continue to grow its competitive advantage in LegalTech. Commissioned by the Bristol Law Society, the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and Bristol+BathLegalTech, the report conducts a comprehensive analysis of the region’s strengths …
In this post, we look at how the HDL300 microphone and soundbar from Nureva® solves the issue of poor conferencing audio in socially distanced meeting rooms. The Post-COVID-19 Workplace In the post COVID-19 workplace, we all need to strike the right balance between conducting “business-as-usual” and continuing to adopt social distancing. This presents particular challenges when it comes to meeting rooms as they are, by definition, designed to enclose groups of people in a space …
With the continued high take-up rates of Microsoft Teams, many businesses are deploying Microsoft Teams as a replacement for their existing PBX/UC platform, or as successor to Skype for Business. However, Microsoft’s own call tariffs and services look relatively expensive and there are concerns about being able to smoothly transfer existing numbers across from existing phone service providers, so businesses need to find the best way to handle the transition. Direct Routing provides the answer …
