Technology news The modern workplace: Sennheiser launches Control Cockpit release 4.0.0 how resellers can unlock hidden productivity and collaboration


Sennheiser has announced a major update of its Sennheiser Control Cockpit, a software tool that is said to make daily work routines in controlling and mon- itoring large microphone set- ups a breeze. Besides design and usability enhancements, the latest version 4.0.0 now adds the ability to monitor the new SpeechLine Multi-Channel Receiver and the EM 6000 re- ceiver from Sennheiser’s Digi- tal 6000 series, in addition to evolution wireless G3 and G4, SpeechLine and the TeamCon- nect Ceiling 2 microphone.


pit, or locally on one of the devices. Location-based Mute is available for TeamConnect Ceiling 2 and SpeechLine Digi- tal Wireless, including the new Multi-Channel Receiver. Also, the software now employs SSL encryption to make data trans- mission between the user inter- face and the host server even more secure.


The user interface of the soft- ware has had a refresh, too, and you can easily switch be- tween Details View and Moni- toring View. In addition, the software is now available in a


and operation as easy as pos- sible. The software provides IT staff with a real-time over- view of all networked devices, including their location and status, and is accessible from anywhere in the network on all common platforms.


“The prime benefits of the software are easy battery man- agement and remote trou- bleshooting,” explains Peter Grünert, Product Manager Soft- ware. “Whereas in the old days, IT staff had to walk to every sin- gle room and check the micro- phones on site, they can now


The modern workplace is constantly evolving to meet employees’ and customers’ changing needs and keep up with digital transformation. These pressures require businesses to adapt their ways of working to remain innovative and competitive in the marketplace. Jacey Moore, Chief Marketing Officer at Giacom discusses the benefits a modern, digital workplace can offer to help partners unlock hidden productivity and flexibility for their customers, whilst keeping data secure.


A modern workplace also offers employees a flexible way of working, including the ability to work remotely and implement- ing flexitime. There is no longer a need to enforce a traditional office-like


culture and work-


ing hours when they can work from anywhere in the world on a smart device. This transfor- mation aims to minimise pro- ductivity issues, improve the interaction between customers, partners and employees, and


doing day to day activities like waiting for appointments, com- muting or working from home. By keeping files in one place they’ll stay synced so that us- ers have access to the latest version of each document, no matter where they are. Even when offline or at times with low to no signal, the system can auto-sync after working offline on a laptop, meaning no work is lost.


In the cloud, facilities such as


Providers (MSPs) and Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) alike. A modernised workplace naturally presents cybersecuri- ty challenges as users are able to work on-the-go using their smart


devices. Factors such


as connecting to public Wi- Fi hotspots only increases the number of potential targets for hackers to attack, putting ac- cess to commercially sensitive business and personal informa- tion at risk.


Sennheiser has announced a major update of its Sennheiser Control Cockpit, a software tool that is said to make daily work routines in controlling and monitoring large microphone set-ups a breeze.


Sennheiser Control Cockpit now features “location-based Mute” functionality: All devic- es in a room can be grouped and their mute switches syn- chronized, so that all devices can be muted and unmuted together,


either centrally via the Sennheiser Control Cock-


Chinese language version. Sennheiser Control Cockpit provides centralised monitor- ing and control of Sennheiser microphone systems. Enabling remote device management as well as remote troubleshooting and support, Sennheiser Con- trol Cockpit makes workflows


Christie at InfoComm Connected


At InfoComm Connected vis- itors had an opportunity to see Christie’s newest and award-winning solutions, at- tend webinars, view product videos, and connect with Chris- tie’s technology experts online through InfoComm’s smart matchmaking tool.


Highlighted on Christie’s virtual booth was the Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB pure laser projector. The newest, lightest and quietest addition to Chris- tie’s line-up of pure laser pro- jectors is launching today, and just received a “Best of Show Award” by Projection Expo 2020.


“Throughout COVID-19,


we’ve adapted and moved for- ward. And that’s why we’re ex- cited to be a part of InfoComm Connected and Projection Expo 2020. Let’s meet virtually, un- til we can meet again in-per- son, so we can show you how our solutions work seamlessly together


to create one-of-a


kind experiences,” said Arlon- na Seymour, senior director,


Corporate Marketing, Christie. “From control rooms and board rooms, to theme parks and mu- seums, we have the end-to-end solutions for your application.” INSERT PIC with caption: The Christie Griffyn 4K32- RGB pure laser projector. Award-winning projection screens


There might not be anything revolutionary about a portable tripod-stand screen, and Elite ProAV already has tab-ten- sioned versions with white screen material. But featuring the


company's CineGrey 5D


ALR/CLR (ambient light reject- ing/ceiling light rejecting) ma- terial constitutes one of those “what took so long?” moments for the industry, which hasn't had an affordable and easily transportable standalone ALR screen till now. The Tripod Tab-Tension Pro CineGrey 5D CineGrey features material that is ISF-Certified and uses a combination of reflective and absorbent micro particles to


reject up to 75% of overhead light,


while diffusion layers


enhance black level and color saturation.


The manual tab-tension Pro CineGrey 5D comes in a unique configuration combin- ing a manual operated screen with ambient light rejecting capabilities. To achieve this, the screen has a tab-tension system to keep the screen ma- terial flat and taut uniformly. The Manual Tab-Tension Pro is equipped with our ISF certified CineGrey 5D screen material, which is ambient light reject- ing, and comes fully assembled ready to install.


take a look at the dashboard and quickly identify where ac- tion is really required. The same goes for remote troubleshooting – a look at the dashboard, and you can immediately see if a mute switch has been operated accidentally or the sensitivity changed unintentionally – and remedy this via the software.”


While on the move, cloud security applications, such as Microsoft’s EM+S and Windows 10 Security will help to keep your SMB customers protected by reducing the security risk when out of the office with built-in app protection.


meet business and users’ re- quirements in a secure way. By implementing a modern workplace combined with tech- nology to enhance productivity, users can benefit from contin- ued collaboration and commu- nication to unlock hidden value from within their team.


Digital collaboration


For customers with remote workers, employees must be able to work collaboratively – even when they’re on the go. By providing a set of tools integral for managing teamwork, such as Microsoft Teams, offering real-time communication and visibility, users can effectively run a business from wherev- er and whenever they may be working. It’s vital in a modern workplace for those who are inside and outside of the organisation to stay connected and have ac- cess to everything they need in a controlled and secure way. Communication through multi- ple platforms can cause delays and messages to get lost, so to improve efficiency, productivity platforms must act as a com- munication hub for the team to collaborate seamlessly.


Stay connected on the go


Working on the go means us- ers need to be able to operate across multiple devices while


OneDrive syncs users’ live files immediately, ensuring employ- ees have access to the latest version of each file, no matter where they are – delivering both flexibility and productivi- ty for customers. And this isn’t just relevant for syncing files, the ability to collaborate digi- tally should also bring togeth- er phone calls, conferencing, messaging and meetings from any location – unifying the increasing number of decen- tralised teams that make up the modern workforce


Get up and running fast - and safe


Making the transition to a dig- ital workplace shouldn’t be about implementing complicat- ed software and protocols that take time to deploy and are difficult to manage. Deploying and managing users, devices and apps can be simple and straightforward when using the right software. The administra- tor has control over who can access what data within their business via a single admin console, and they can also add or remove user accounts in no time – another way of improv- ing productivity levels for your customers.


The number and sophistica- tion of cyber-attacks is increas- ing at a rapid pace, so data se- curity has become a priority for businesses, Managed Service


While on the move, cloud security applications, such as Microsoft’s EM+S and Win- dows 10 Security will help to keep your SMB customers pro- tected by reducing the securi- ty risk when out of the office with built-in app protection. For businesses to create a productive environment while protecting their data, imple- menting Microsoft Intune will enable users to control who and what external individuals have access to, as well as using Azure Information Protection to secure their data. The cloud- based service focused on both Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM,) allowing customers to work amongst multiple devices with sensitive data remaining private.


Work with your CSP


A CSP can actively help to provide


valuable insight and


support to an MSP by discuss- ing possible add-on solutions, revenue options and technical expertise, ultimately acting as the foundation of success. With fast provisioning, the service provider can help to support the MSP in providing valuable options to its customers in ev- ery step of the process.


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