Exertis the Future Magazine: Mobile

CONNECTING THE HOME

Connected health and fitness is set to boom over the next five years

Controlling lighting, heating, security and assisted living

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CONTENTS 05 EXERTIS COMMENT

Simon Woodman introduces the latest edition of The Future

06 NEWS IN BRIEF

We round up the latest news and product releases from the World of mobile technology

Responding to the ever-increasing mobility requirements of the business to business market

Get the tips and techniques for getting more social with your customers

16 LINX TABLETS

Explore the latest range of tablets and accessories from Linx

08 MARKET STATS UPDATE

We look at the trends you should be taking note of in 2015

10 MOBILE DEALERS GEAR UP FOR THE SMART HOME

The fully automated home could be here sooner than you think

18 HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH MOBILE

From heart rate monitors, calorie counting and smart coaching, to smartbands and smartwatches, health and fitness is here

20 HOT PICKS

A line-up of the top new products along with the best-selling handsets

22 WORKING IN A RUGGED ENVIRONMENT

Devices are continuing to become more rugged to keep users connected at all times

24 KAZAM VALUE

KAZAM is driving a new era for a different kind of value proposition

28 CHRISTMAS PICKS

We look at the must-have mobile devices for the festive season

30 SHARPEN YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH EXERTIS DIGITAL

The new way to sell digital codes in-store!

32 TOP 10 ACCESSORIES

Some fantastic accessories to enhance the latest devices

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WELCOME FROM EXERTIS Welcome to this quarter’s edition of Future Mobile, the new look Exertis Mobile brochure. We have added more market info and interesting articles to keep you up to date with the industry news and trends that both our vendor partners and analysts are currently reviewing.

Today, mobile technology is the norm; we all expect a level of mobile working, and as providers we look to see how to constantly improve the mobile experience for the consumer and business end user. From the smartphone to the desktop, Microsoft is building to increase the end user’s ability to serve customers with the Lumia range of devices and the Windows 10 operating system.

Then there are newer market entrants; British mobile phone manufacturer KAZAM is rapidly expanding across the European telecoms market thanks to its customer-centric approach, which improves the mobile sales process, innovating in areas often overlooked, adding value to the customer service experience.

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Wearable technology for our health and fitness is a dynamic and fast-evolving category. From heart rate monitors, calorie counting, and smart coaching, broadening out into the world of smartbands and smartwatches, health and fitness is here, and we take a close-up look inside this issue.

Have you also considered the smart home opportunity? a multi-faceted area that provides many opportunities to attach product and service to a device: controlling our lighting, heating, and security, effectively turning our mobile devices into the only gadget consumers need to touch to be able to control our homes.

Please get in contact with me or the team to discuss any of these opportunities further, we would love to hear from you.

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NEWS IN BRIEF SMARTPHONE SALES TO PEAK IN 2017 The global mobile phone market is expected to reach 2.35bn units in 2019, up from 1.96bn in 2014, according to the latest worldwide forecast by technology analyst firm CCS Insight.

Despite continued growth in emerging markets, sales in developed markets, notably Western Europe and North America, are close to saturation and are poised to peak in 2017, before falling to lower levels. Other connected gadgets such as tablets, smartwatches and fitness trackers increasingly compete for disposable income. This is where the innovation is.

Apple’s iPhone easily takes the lion’s share of revenue and profit: in 2014, its global smartphone revenue share reached 37% on a 15.1% share by volume. It already has a foothold in new high growth markets such as China, India and Indonesia where it’s seen as a badge of success. iOS and Android represent more than 95% of worldwide smartphone sales in 2015. However, in 2016, over 30% of Android smartphone shipments will not offer Google services. The only possible player then is Microsoft.

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KAZAM ADDING VALUE FOR SMARTPHONES

Growing European mobile manufacturer, Kazam, is working with Exertis to bring its new LTE smartphones to the British market.

Exertis is offering the KAZAM Trooper 440L and KAZAM Trooper 450L, alongside KAZAM’s top of the range KAZAM Tornado 455L, within the UK. Simon Woodman, Director of Mobile at Exertis, commented: “Increasing customer demand for cutting-edge technology, more power and longer battery life in their mobile phones means that price is no longer the sole purchasing driver.

“However, while consumers and business users are willing to pay more for the right device for them, they are also seeking a balance for the best value smartphone,” Woodman added.

“KAZAM’s Trooper 440L, KAZAM Trooper 450L and KAZAM Tornado 455L provide the best of both worlds, ticking boxes for technology, budget and also giving that extra value with KAZAM’s unique service proposition.

Without a doubt, working with KAZAM strengthens the Exertis portfolio and our ability to respond to a wider array of multi-channel requirements.”

Combined with KAZAM’s trademark proposition of free screen protection for 12 months, KAZAM Rescue and a three year warranty, the Trooper range is hard to beat for value. Speak to Exertis to bring these devices to your customers.

MAKING PEOPLE HEALTHIER

iHealth Labs is a brand dedicated to helping people lead healthier lives. The company is deeply entrenched in connected health, with the aim of making it as easy as possible for individuals of all ages to take a more active role in managing their health.

The company designs and manufactures innovative, consumerfriendly, mobile personal healthcare products that connect to the Cloud. Its products are easy to use, making it simple for consumers to accurately measure, track and share a full range of health vitals.

By automatically connecting the data through the Cloud, iHealth stated that consumers are able to see a more comprehensive view of their vitals and easily share information with healthcare professionals or loved ones. iHealth Labs’ award-winning line of products include blood pressure monitors, blood glucose monitors, body analysis scales, pulse oximeters and activity and sleep trackers, and all sync directly with a free mobile app that makes monitoring, viewing, storing and sharing of health vitals simple and comprehensive.

Exertis can give you what you need to move your customers’ businesses forward, at the cutting-edge of technology.

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GOING 2-IN-1 FOR EFFICIENCY AND POWER Smartphones, tablets and even the phablet are beginning to merge, with devices such as Exertis’ Linx 1010 device bringing Wi-Fi connectivity to a highly portable screen.

The Linx 1010 includes a powerful Quad-Core Intel processor, bringing all the features of the latest Windows operating system to its stunning 10.1 inch display that allows the user to stay productive and entertained, at an affordable price for the consumer or business user.

Additionally, the Linx 1010 can be docked into the official Linx 1010 Keyboard Dock to seamlessly transform the tablet into a powerful 2-in-1 device for a versatile Windows experience, both touch and type.

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A NEW VECTOR IN SMARTWATCHES New entrant to the smartwatch arena, UK-based Vector Watch, recently launched its new range of devices, all of which are based on cutting-edge functionality and intuition. The devices, which resemble at first glance ‘normal’ watches, include the round-faced Luna and the rectangular-faced Meridian smartwatch models, which pay homage to the minimalism of the traditional wristwatch with a sleek, understated look and a focus on simplicity and style.

Manufactured from stainless steel for a refined and precise finish, each smartwatch delivers a 30 day battery life and offer convenient multi-platform compatibility with iOS, Android and Windows smartphones.

Using native intuition, a sensor-activated notification system allows users to acknowledge or dismiss messages with the turn of a wrist, while built-in contextual awareness allows the device to understand and respond to patterns in user behaviour.

5G IS COMING Fifth generation mobile networks are well under way in terms of research and development, with companies and industry bodies around the globe working to bring this tech to market. Recently the University of Surrey opened its state-of-the-art 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC), securing the UK’s role in leading the development of 5G. Housing over 170 researchers and attracting over £70 million of investment, including £12 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), the 5GIC is the world’s largest academic research centre dedicated to next generation mobile and wireless connectivity. The Centre brings together leading academic expertise and major industry partners, including Telefonica, Vodafone, Huawei, EE, the BBC, Samsung and Ofcom.

Professor Rahim Tafazolli, director of the 5GIC, said: “While we have already achieved record-breaking speeds, 5G is not only about delivering faster mobile Internet. It is a transformative set of technologies that will radically change our private and professional lives by enabling innovative applications and services, such as remote healthcare, wireless robots, driverless cars and connected homes and cities, removing boundaries between the real and cyber worlds.”

Also recently, Ericsson announced the expansion of its cross-industry 5G research and development programme to a range of European markets. The 5G for Europe programme will bring together major industrial players, the public sector and leading universities across Europe to strengthen the continent’s competitiveness and maximise the benefits of the networked society, Ericsson claimed.

The simple design of the Luna case has been enhanced by a stainless steel, linear brushed finish. The high polished top ring and button details contrast the case while the solid stainless steel three link bracelet completes the look.

These watches are available today from Exertis. Speak to your Exertis account manager to learn more.

POWERING UP WITH USB 3.0 USB 3.0 is set to change the way we work and play. Making charging and transferring data many times faster than is currently possible using USB 2.0, USB 3.0 marks a major transition in the power and data transfer category.

Set to be universally available across all brands, USB 3.0 is the next major revision to the USB ports currently used in the market, which are 2.0. Offering the same ease of use and complete backcompatibility, USB 3.0 will make charging devices and transferring data, such as downloading documents or films, significantly faster, with 10X performance increase and better power management than USB 2.0.

This performance increase is created with USB 3.0 technology that allows multiple streams of data transfer simultaneously, and boosts peak signalling bandwidth to 5Gbps, versus a mere 480Mbps with USB 2.0.

While devices using USB 2.0 ports will only operate at their maximum performance parameters, eventually expect to see all devices coming out with USB 3.0.

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MOBILE TRENDS MOBILE PAYMENT INCREASE

SECURITY ECOSYSTEMS - MOBILE, TABLET TO PC

Mobile payment services are on the increase, with Apple and Google finally joining Samsung Pay, which launched its service in March this year. Yet while all three services use near field communication (NFC), only Samsung Pay uses Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST), which allows consumers to use secure mobile payments at nearly all merchant locations as it is usable at any retailer that accepts debit and credit cards. However, trendsetter Apple is set to drive eyeballs to mobile payment, and to help push usage up.

Security is a vital area of the mobile ecosystem, from smartphones and tablets, back to the desktop. From mobile device management to biometric security, to tracking, tracing and wiping devices from remote locations, it is possible to protect both personal users and the enterprise. Samsung Android brings KNOX 2.4 defence-grade security and privacy to the smartphone, while Microsoft’s Windows 10 offers enhanced Windows Defender and Smart Screen to help safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing.

CUSTOMERS IN THE MARKET FOR VALUE Customers today are scouring the mobility market for value, looking at balancing the cost of their devices with the maximum technology for their buck, no matter the price point. Brands are looking to maximise on this search for value in their own way, with Sony now recognised for its high screen quality, bringing out its 4K display smartphone, the Xperia Z5 Premium, plus LG is now known for its beautiful designs and crystal-clear HD viewing. Meanwhile, Microsoft brings its assistant Cortana and an entire ecosystem from phone to desktop to its brand, and Samsung is the company with leading-edge technology and design, with the S6 edge+.

WEARABLES CONTINUING TO GROW The wearable tech market is continuing to boom, with smartwatches from the likes of Samsung, LG and Vector Watch pushing market trends, to fitbands from Jawbone and Fitbit continuing to see success. LG Watch Urbane and Samsung’s Gear S2 and the Gear S2 classic are the latest devices in the market to bring high end technology to people’s wrists, while newcomers are still making headway, including Vector Watch, with its premium aesthetic, contextual awareness and intuitive user interface.

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MOBILE DEALERS GEAR UP FOR THE SMART HOME Home automation systems may have been available in the UK for many years, it is only recently that consumers are beginning to take notice of some of the tangible benefits that these products can provide. The areas that have seen the most practical use have been in home security, lighting, energy-saving devices and home entertainment and these are set to continue to grow.

With this plethora of products and an increasing number of suppliers in home automation, mobile dealers need the support of an established and respected partner to advise how to move into this market. The connected home has been part of Exertis business for some time, beginning with wireless in the home, broadband and media sharing. Now we are taking this to the next level.

By combining our specialist knowledge of the home automation market with our renowned expertise and range of services, and our wide experience in the IT and AV sectors, Exertis has a Smart Home offering that is unprecedented in the industry. Already, Exertis is a market leader in distributing smart technology products with relationships with the largest manufacturers and a portfolio of products that covers a wide spectrum of applications in smart home automation.

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So what is driving a market estimated to be worth around £160 million by next year? Familiarity helps. Smartphones, tablets, games consoles, smartwatches, fitness trackers, virtual reality headsets and other connected devices are now increasingly competing for consumers’ attention. People are becoming used to putting ever more content across mobile networks, from calls and texts, onto streaming music and playing videos. Now we are going a step further, controlling our lighting, heating, security and helping those that require assisted living with advances in the same type of technology.

Key to all this, an app on a user’s smartphone or tablet linked into the Wi-Fi or home network. Instant ‘alerts’ to your Smartphone add significant and immediate value.

With a growing number of Smart Home products in the market from different manufacturers, there is the inevitable question about compatibility, so a drive to standardise home automation technologies and protocols is welcome.

Consolidation has already commenced with 3 main players developing the Eco System: Apple, Google and Samsung.

BANDWIDTH REQUIRED Smartphones have increased the need for Wi-Fi, and with multiple service users in each household, fatter bandwidth is required. Yet sometimes, Wi-Fi is not enough to connect a home. Answering that issue is direct local area network (dLAN) powerline systems, which enables home users to connect their PCs, consumer electronics and other networkcompatible devices to the Internet, creating a connected high speed network for home users, without laying cables, and ensuring the ability of connected technologies to operate seamlessly.

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Our product specialists can provide expert help in product selection of home automation systems with a number of readymade starter kits available for retailers to offer their customers. In addition, we can provide a range of merchandising and display options to help explain the market opportunities to consumers and arrange product and vendor training for sales staff as required.

Furthermore, as this market develops we can advise on the fast moving products that will create additional footfall and also keep you abreast of new products entering the market as the continued trend towards ‘the Internet of things’ is likely to result in increased connectivity within home networks and include more intelligent home appliances such as fridges, washing machines, cooking utensils and even robots to vacuum the house or cut the grass.

With Smart Tech from Exertis, you have an established partner ready to help you add this category to your retail experience and a proposition that can make a real difference to getting you started or driving increased sales.

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MICROSOFT. PERFECTLY POSITIONED FOR MOBILE BUSINESS Microsoft Devices and Services are rapidly evolving, changing the experience on the desktop to the mobile phone. Our devices today are no longer designed to serve simply one purpose; they are multifunctional tools that help us manage our daily lives in ways that make us more productive, by keeping us connected and saving us time.

MAKING A CHOICE The dependence on mobile has resulted in a vast choice for business users when considering not only what mobile device to choose, but what operating system. From Microsoft’s Windows 10 to Apple’s iOS to Google’s Android, there is a gamut of options to be debated by any company looking for a new technological path.

However, when held up against each other, two of the three leading mobile operating systems have issues that businesses need to consider carefully. For those looking at iOS, there is an associated cost for these premium end devices that will undoubtedly add up for a business. On the other hand is Android, which while open and often incredibly affordable, sometimes runs into security issues.

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Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Lumia is undeniably designed for all sizes of enterprise, as each Lumia includes world-renowned software from Microsoft Office and search engine Bing, to Microsoft’s own mobile personal assistant, Cortana. Additionally, all this popular software is available on everything, from PCs to tablets to smartphones, so there is no need for business users to struggle with switching from one operating system to the next throughout the day.

With this easy to use, universally familiar operating system from Microsoft, businesses can increase their productivity as Windows simply implements across any business ecosystem, and keeps it secure. It is easy for businesses to run enterprise solutions across the entire network with offline data syncing, store, share and recover data, as well as encode, stream and store audio and video.

Additionally, companies will find it easy to build and deploy web and mobile apps for all devices with Windows 10, and can also run detailed analytics.

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Microsoft additionally stated that in a world of cyber threats, Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever, offering enhanced Windows Defender and Smart Screen to help safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing. Windows 10 builds everything that businesses need right into the core of the product, including enterprise-grade security, identity and information protection features, in ways that can reduce complexities and provide better experiences than other solutions.

Key features and improvements of Windows 10 include: new apps such as Office, Mail and Calendar, and Photos; IP-based messaging from Skype and others integrated directly into the messaging experience; an entirely new browsing experience with the new Project Spartan browser; and extended integration of the Cortana personal assistant.

SIMPLE SYNERGY FOR THE BUSINESS USER WINDOWS 10 FOR BUSINESS Lumia with Windows 8.1 is now set to become even better with the release of Windows 10, which is enabling businesses and consumers to increase their productivity and enjoyment on the go.

Launched in July 2015, Microsoft’s Windows 10 is a new generation of Windows. Windows 10 marks the beginning of a more personal computing era in the mobile-first, Cloud-first world, bringing flexibility to users to work how and when they want to, from the office at a desktop, to a tablet on the train, to a smartphone from the sofa at home.

Windows 10 is designed to be compatible with the hardware, software and peripherals the user already owns. Also, free updates will help keep users current on features and security while OneDrive online storage means users can easily share and keep files up to date across all devices.

Given the changing way people work today, in or out of the office, Windows 10 integrates the Cloud with the PC, meaning it can be adapted for use simply between phone and the desktop; running effortlessly on the smallest form factors to the largest screens, along with the main corporate network. This ensures your customers can now branch-out across multiple devices, yet still enjoy a unified and consistent user experience.

The simplicity and ease of use of Windows 10 also does not appear to involve any compromise to the depth of innovation on offer with Windows 10. For instance, another standout feature includes Surface Hub - which is pioneering an increasingly collaborative approach to meetings by combining Skype and HD video - to give video conferencing a sleek makeover.

In essence, this giant tablet with a touchscreen display enables several participants to gather around and interact instantly and at once with minimum fuss. Housing several of Microsoft’s kinect motion sensors, the screen can notice and pick up audio in the room and be run on any app. It’s set to replace some of the traditional components such as teleconference technology and projectors with their accompanying cables and chaos.

BEST VALUE PROPOSITION Evolving the value proposition for businesses, Microsoft has launched the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL smartphones. The top of the range Lumia 640 XL is an office on the go, providing the mobility that all users want. Microsoft Office is built in, so users can access Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote right out of the box.

Users can also make edits to documents on the go and save them to the Cloud with up to 30GB of free OneDrive storage.

Plus, to run all of Microsoft’s business-ready features, the Lumia 640 XL comes with the latest Windows OS, powerful Quad-Core processor, and a long-lasting battery.

Lumia does indeed seem fully prepared for all a business can throw at it and can provide a business solution for all. In the face of the competition, it is the only operating system that has business use inherently at its heart, and thanks to Microsoft’s deep knowledge of the enterprise, it must be the first choice for the enterprise.

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Whether a smartband knows exactly how long its user’s stride is to be able to accurately tell them at the end of the day how many miles they have covered does not matter; if the user is told they normally walk three miles a day, on the day they only make it to one mile, they are motivated to make up for the missing steps over following days. It is this sense of being able to track how we perform that is important, from a good day’s exercise to a good night’s sleep, and that is why the health and fitness wearables category is growing.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS WITH MOBILE Wearable technology for our health and fitness is a dynamic and fast evolving category. From beginnings in simple notifications and the mobile app world, it has swiftly moved on to become part of users’ lives.

From heart rate monitors, calorie counting, and smart coaching, broadening out into the world of smartbands and smartwatches, health and fitness is here.

This sector has come a long way in a very short space of time, and has even spawned the growth of other related categories, including home automation and contactless payments.

Tracking our fitness with apps and wearable accessories is making us stronger and healthier, while motivating us to set goals and to reach them.

Connected health and fitness is set to boom over the next five years from the beginning of 2015, with the market for smart wireless in the healthcare and fitness arena due to be a $1.8 billion market by 2019, according to Juniper Research.

BOOMING HEALTH MARKET More and more people are turning to fitness trackers and smartwatches. In five years’ time Juniper estimates there will be 13 million users subscribing to wireless healthcare and fitness device services per annum.

However, how much use are these devices to end users in reality?

Are they as accurate as they need to be to provide genuinely useful feedback? How often should users be monitoring themselves to be able to see change? What is the point of them?

These are questions that experts have asked of this category since it began to emerge. Yet, even though the answers can sometimes be vague, sales of fitness trackers and smartwatches continue to rocket. The reason for this is these devices are primarily desired by end users for their motivational functions.

Every year more smartwatches are being announced by manufacturers, and now major fashion and watch brands are joining with smartphone makers to create these devices as the credibility of the smartwatch increases. To that end, Gfk said that SIM-free smartwatch sales grew by 105.8% from July last year to June 2015, with its European data showing that the smartwatch category grew at an impressive pace of over 126% in volume in the first half of 2015 versus first half of 2014.

LG Watch Urbane was the first smartwatch released globally that was powered by the latest version of Android Wear, both of which were announced earlier this year. LG Watch Urbane works seamlessly with smartphones running Android 4.3 and above.

Some of the features available for the first time on any Android Wear device include Wi-Fi connectivity, always-on apps to keep the display from going dark when running, and an improved UX that makes launching apps and getting in touch with friends easier than ever before.

Meanwhile, Samsung recently announced up and coming smartwatches, the Gear S2 and the Gear S2 classic. New fitness functions to be available on the Samsung Gear S2 when launched will encourage consumers to stay healthy and active, said Samsung, as a 24 hour activity log will let users view daily activity progress and patterns at a glance, as well as sending reminder updates to motivate users to stay on track with their fitness goals.

POPULAR FITNESS BANDS While smartwatches are in the spotlight this year, CCS Insight said fitness bands from companies such as Fitbit and Jawbone will continue to dominate the wearables market, building on their explosive growth in 2014.

CCS Insight analyst George Jijiashvili observed that, “We expect sales of fitness and activity devices to double in 2015 to 40 million units,” and he added: “Smart fitness devices do one thing and do it well; they measure activity with the goal of improving owners’ wellbeing. This, combined with lower retail prices, longer battery life and a strong head start in terms of adoption, suggests that these devices will outperform smartwatches for several years to come.”

Jawbone UP 3 is a smartband that provides a simple way to track fitness and monitor health, from knowing how many calories the owner burned throughout the day to motivate them to burn more, to advanced bioimpedance sensors that are able to automatically track the user’s resting heart rate and use that information to help them take care of their heart in a more proactive way.

The future for health and fitness wearable technology is stronger than it has ever been, and Exertis has championed this sector since its early days. This category is set to carry on growing rapidly as these devices are integrated further with end user’s beloved smartphones and with daily life and health.

Talk to Exertis to ensure you keep up with the latest trends and increase wearable tech sales, with our full product portfolio and specialist advice.

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MICROSOFT LUMIA 950 XL

WILEYFOX SWIFT Wileyfox offers new OS, Cyanogen 12.1, known as Android on steroids. Swift has a 5 inch display and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset.

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is the first Windows 10 Lumia phone to be released. Windows 10 provides a consistent, seamless user experience.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE+ Samsung’s Galaxy S6 edge+ builds on the success of the S6 range. This 5.7 inch 4G LTE Cat 9 device is designed for discerning users.

TOP NEW ACCESSORIES LG ROLLER KEYBOARD BLUETOOTH

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LG’s wireless, portable, rollable universal keyboard can be rolled up into a stick for ease of use.

VECTOR SMARTWATCH New entrant to the smartwatch arena, UK-based Vector Watch, recently launched its new range of devices, all based on cutting-edge functionality and intuition.

MICROSOFT HUB Microsoft Surface Hub reimagines group meetings with Skype. Team with the Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard for working on the go.

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MICROSOFT LUMIA 640

Best for working on the move Microsoft’s Lumia 640 takes productivity to the next level for business users. It provides greater flexibility to accomplish more on the go.

KAZAM TORNADO 348 Best for value, the Kazam Tornado 348 is a great value, feature packed, smartphone, which strikes the balance between fashion and performance at an optimum price point.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S6

ZTE’s Blade V6 is the thinnest device in ZTE’s affordable premium Blade series, and brings into play major tech trends at a great price point.

Galaxy S6 combines good looks, strong build, high performance and enhanced memory speed with low power consumption.

LG NEXUS 5X First with the new Android Marshmallow OS, plus a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, advanced camera and fingerprint sensor, the Nexus 5X is powerful.

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LG G4 smartphone is a luxury device packed with exceptional features, providing LG’s greatest visual experience ever on a smartphone.

SAMSUNG WIRELESS FAST CHARGING PAD Samsung Wireless Charging pad is both unique and beautiful in design, making the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge even easier to charge.

SONY XPERIA Z5/Z5C The 5.2 inch Xperia Z5 and the 4.6 inch Xperia Z5 Compact that fits all of the functionality and features of the larger model into a compact body, showcase the best of Sony.

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WORKING IN A RUGGED ENVIRONMENT Smartphones have overtaken laptops as the most popular device for getting online, research from UK regulator, Ofcom, has shown, with record ownership and use transforming the way we communicate during our working lives, from both the office and in the field.

With smartphones now the hub of daily lives, Ofcom said they are in the pockets of 66% of UK adults, primarily aged between 18 – 51 years of age. Smartphones provide a crossover device between home and the office; yet what happens when an expensive smartphone is taken into a work environment that involves users being on the go, surviving the elements or in more dangerous situations?

ENABLING FLEXIBILITY As smartphones have become more sophisticated they have tended to become more fragile. Mobile device and protective gear manufacturers are constantly working to create phones that can survive and keep going under any conditions.

Mobile technology is designed to enable workers to have the utmost flexibility, increasing productivity and control. Yet many workers, from medics to foremen to electricians, work in environments that require a device that can keep up with not only the demands of their type of work, but where they work.

A ruggedised, portable solution that can handle the demands of today’s challenging business environments is needed, whether that be in terms of protection from tough case makers such as Otterbox and Tech 21, or from devices that have the stamina and attributes needed to keep workers working, such as Sony’s new additions to the Xperia family of devices.

Everyone can stay connected in real-time with high power availability on the move. Users do not need to worry if their tough devices are dropped in dangerous situations or need to be used in pouring rain, thanks to devices with anti-shock covering and IP67 certification.

As well as being striking to look at and comfortable to hold, the Xperia Z5 range is also tough enough to survive in conditions that require a rugged device. Extreme environments are increasing the importance of IP67, and Sony has answered that with its Xperia Z5 series being waterproof up to 1.5 metres, making these cuttingedge smartphones an option for workers in the field that want more than just a strong feature phone.

Both the Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, featuring Octa-Core CPUs,

64 bit capabilities and ultra-fast 4G LTE speeds, enabling users anywhere in the field to reach new levels of performance for work use, from downloading email with attachments to watching educational videos streamed with no delays or unwanted buffering.

KEEPING PROTECTED For those out in the field using devices that need added protection, cases are available that will provide the durability needed. For complete protection in rugged environments, Otterbox enables workers to use smart tech in tough environments, from protection of devices in extreme conditions, to protection that reduces downtime when the situation is critical, as well as safety from device damage and breakage, all of which results in keeping employees productive and efficient on the go.

For those that need defensive protection in a more slimline cover, there is Tech 21’s range of cases that use Thermoplastic Polyurethane, nicknamed TPU, to protect; a useful plastic renowned for its excellent elasticity, flexibility and abrasive resistance to impact, weather, tear, oil and grease, TPU is a perfect ingredient in the making of intelligent impact protective cases.

Tech 21 uses TPU to create cases that are soft and rubbery until they are dropped or knocked, when the TPU instantly hardens to create a strong shell that both deflects and absorbs the impact, thus saving the device.

STAYING POWERED UP For teams of field workers, businesses can keep them out of the office and on the road for longer with devices that have longer battery lives, supplemented by easily replaceable back-up batteries for uninterrupted working; Sony’s Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact are equipped with Sony’s two-day battery stamina and power-saving technology, which gives long-lasting battery performance. Also, with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled on the new devices, users can get 5.5 hours usage with just 10 minutes of charging with a certified Quick Charge 2.0 charger.

No matter how tough the working conditions and whether a rugged device is needed or just extra protection for a cutting-edge device, there is always a solution to keeping all workers mobile.

Exertis can help you to keep your customers working, no matter how tough the conditions. Speak to us for more details.

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The perfect travel accessory Throw away all of the cables and adapters that are carried to connect your laptop, tablet or smartphone to projectors, screens and desk accessories.

These can all now be replaced by the Travel Dock.

USB 3.0 Dual Video Travel Docking Station • Powerful and compact • No external power source needed • Connect up to 2 screens using HDMI and VGA • Micro USB power input capacity for high powered devices including printers and all-in-one screens Part Code: TARDOCK110EUZ

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BRINGING CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE NEXT LEVEL A relative newcomer to the scene, British mobile phone manufacturer KAZAM, already known for its success in producing excellent feature-rich and rugged smartphones, is now rapidly expanding across the European telecoms market thanks to its completely unique approach to customer service. KAZAM’s added value offering helps to the mobile sales process by living up to its core value: innovating in areas often overlooked.

Revolutionary in its positioning and providing ever-evolving mobile technology without the expected hefty price tag, KAZAM is driving a new era for a different kind of value proposition, based on functionality and an attractive service wrap proposition. From a fast and easy screen replacement, to being on hand to answer questions for those that need a little help with their device’s functionality, the KAZAM approach is focused on solving the problems that every mobile phone owner could potentially run into, thanks to its fresh thinking, innovative approach to mobile and value added services.

UNIQUE SERVICE WRAP Once customers register their device at kazam.mobi they are then supported every step of the way. This manufacturer ensures its customers have access to intuitive, reliable and responsive assistance for customers.

Should a user’s Android smartphone stop working or some features fail to behave themselves, help is at hand with KAZAM rescue, a clever little app that lets the KAZAM repair centre to remotely access the smartphone. In 70% of cases, the issue can be fixed within a few minutes, but should a device need to be sent in for repair, the process is simple and KAZAM endeavours to return the devices within one week.

So KAZAM customers get peace of mind knowing that they won’t have to worry about living with a screen looking like a spider-web!

Again KAZAM is committed to repair and return the devices within a week. Finally in the service wrap proposition is the unique KAZAM Three Year Warranty. KAZAM supports long life with its standard two year warranty provided with every phone. But the warranty can be extended to three year for the Android smartphones when customers register their device online and download three of the ‘KAZAM recommends’ apps.

COMPLETE DEVICE RANGE KAZAM makes phones that fulfil a wide range of needs and usage, from the top of the range cutting-edge TORNADO family for people that want the highest levels of functionality available, to the basic feature phone for those that simply want to make calls and text with the LIFE range.

For value for money, the TROOPER range is designed to deliver the right level of useful technology in all situations. Meanwhile, the THUNDER range provides the ultimate in tech performance for the increasing demands of technology fanatics, and for those users that simply want to make calls and send texts, there is the LIFE range, proving KAZAM is passionate about all types of mobile device.

No matter which range is best suited to the need of the customers, KAZAM still puts as much effort, care and passion into the creation of its feature phones as it does its smartphones.

This company also partners with leaders in mobile innovation, from Microsoft for Windows, Google with Android, to chipset providers Qualcomm and MediaTek to be able to provide the best available technology.

Find out more about KAZAM, its services and products on the Exertis newly launched microsite.

Meanwhile, as accidents happen and shattered mobile phone screens are quite common, the KAZAM Screen Protection offers the ability to replace damaged screens the first time they are broken within the first year of purchase.

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A GUIDE TO MAKING THE BEST BUSINESS USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA Social media may be seen by some as the home of cat videos and photographed food, but in a few short years it has gone from fun distraction to many people’s primary source of media and news. Facebook alone has over thirty million users in the UK, and is predicted to grow a further two million by 2018.

Harnessing this active and engaged audience is an essential part of any modern business, but the options can be somewhat bewildering to begin with. Which platforms do you support? What content works? To help ensure you’re on the right track we’ve put together a short guide to getting the most out of this exciting and expanding medium.

tablets. With this in mind it’s very important to create content that works best on the smaller screen. Text should be short, to the point, and accompanied by a clear image that works best on a small scale.

Remember you’re competing with potentially hundreds of other messages every minute, so standing out is very important.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION Social media is exactly that, social, therefore it’s incredibly important not to treat it as simply another broadcast medium. Think of the service as a conversation you might have with a customer in your shop or on the telephone. Highlight your best deals, promotions, and exclusives, while listening to the responses. With polite, efficient service, and creative content you can quickly build trust and even a fan-base, as recent figures show that in the UK 62% of Twitter users follow brands.

USE SEARCH TOOLS STRATEGICALLY

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORMS Social media comes in a range of flavours – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, Periscope, Ello, and a range of other dedicated services. Trying to keep up with all of them would require a dedicated team of content creators, and in truth provide diminishing returns for the effort. To keep things simple, manageable, and yield the greatest return it’s best to pick just the very biggest ones – Facebook and Twitter are the obvious choice and ignore the others.

MAKE CONTENT MOBILE Figures show that 80% of all Facebook activity in the UK takes place on a mobile device, with 70% of the UK’s 15 million Twitter users also accessing the service primarily through their smartphones and

Create searches for your company name and respond directly to any queries or complaints you find. Also use keywords to find disgruntled customers of rival businesses, then talk to them about how your platform would meet their needs. We recommend using the Hootsuite and Tweetdeck software, as they both monitor searches automatically.

RESPECT THE USER There are fewer things more annoying for a mobile user than pop-up or takeover ads that prove difficult to close. If you want customers to visit your site, and preferably return, find a way to disable these annoying and intrusive advertisements. Mobile browsing is quick and casual, so anything that slows it down or makes it confusing is a bad idea.

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8 Must-Have Connectivity Gadgets for

Road Warriors Ensure your customers bring all the necessary accessories to stay connective and productive on the go.

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THE BEST PICKS FOR CONSUMERS THIS CHRISTMAS ZTE V6 BLADE This is the thinnest device in ZTE’s affordable premium Blade series, and brings into play all the major tech trends in the smartphone world, at a great price point. This five inch screen HD device includes 4G LTE, a 13MP camera, plus a Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor.

BEST FOR VALUE - KAZAM 348 Setting the pace for excellent smartphone design at an extremely affordable price point, the KAZAM 348 is the world’s slimmest smartphone as verified by Guinness World Records, and also packed full of the latest technology, from a 4.8 inch AMOLED HD display, to an Octa Core 1.7GHz processor.

It also includes a free two year warranty extendable to three years, a free cracked screen replacement service plus KAZAM Rescue for ongoing support.

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BEST FOR SCREEN QUALITY SONY XPERIA Z5 PREMIUM Bringing users the best of Sony TV technologies delivered in a smartphone, it is now possible to experience the most vivid, sharp display ever. On the Xperia Z5 Premium the 4K Ultra HD display packs in four times the resolution of Full HD for an unrivalled viewing experience. Everything the Z5 brings to the viewer is more vivid on this Full HD display with Sony’s BRAVIA TV technologies built in.

BEST FOR SPEED – SAMSUNG S6 EDGE+ Bringing raw energy to the smartphone is Samsung’s Galaxy S6 edge+. This impressive 5.7 inch 4G LTE Cat 9 device includes an incredibly fast processor.

With increased 4GB RAM, this smartphone offers the most powerful capacity and processing power on the market, enabling users to enjoy more seamless multitasking, keep up with messages, post updates to social networks faster, and enjoy graphic-heavy games without suffering lag time.

BEST FOR OVERALL PERFORMANCE MICROSOFT 640XL A great all-round device, the Lumia 640 XL has an HD display with a 5.7 inch screen, plus a top of the range 13MP ZEISS optic lens. It includes onboard 1GB memory and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor featuring a Quad-Core CPU running at 1.2GHz, and a 3000 mAh battery.

The Lumia 640 XL also comes with a one year subscription to Office 365 Personal, plus 1TB of OneDrive storage, and 60 free minutes of Skype Unlimited Worldwide calling per month.

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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Big screen, big on experience

Balancing work and play is easy when everything you need is on your phone. Stay connected with Skype, work from anywhere with Office, and keep track of your ideas with OneNote all on the Microsoft Lumia 640XL. The large 5.7 inch HD display makes it easy to read, edit, type and play and with up to 24 hours 3G talk time, you will be ready when inspiration strikes.

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SHARPEN YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH EXERTIS DIGITAL THE NEW WAY TO SELL DIGITAL CODES IN STORE!

Exertis has extended its range of retail services to include electronic software distribution through Exertis Digital. Faster, simpler and less expensive than having physical stock in store, Exertis Digital provides a convenient online service for retailers and small business to sell a comprehensive range of best-selling games and software products. With Exertis Digital, there is no upfront investment required in buying, shipping or stocking physical products in store. Moreover, it eliminates all freight and stock rotation costs and ensures that no products are lost through shipment errors, theft or damage. Retailers benefit from more efficient and better use of shelf space whilst promoting an even greater selection of the latest titles and customers can easily download their purchase conveniently at home.

Through Exertis Digital, retailers can sell Xbox Live digital codes, Microsoft Office products and games in the knowledge that the products are always available, making it easier to increase the in-store attach rate to a hardware sale whilst consumers have a convenient and more eco-friendly way of selecting the products they wish to purchase.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING EXERTIS DIGITAL? • Free, easy-to-use digital model • Quick, in-store turnaround time when selling digital codes • All products sold on consignment basis i.e. you only pay us after your customers pay you • Increase product breadth with no stock risk and 100% availability • Account manager and marketing support • Consistent updates and retailer feedback improvements planned

Retailers and small businesses can still use their existing Exertis credit account to purchase these effectively on a consignment basis, obtained online in the easy-to-use portal. The process is simple and hassle free for both the retailer/small business and the consumer. For instance, in a retail store, the customer simply selects the title, taking the envelope from the display stand, and at the point of purchase pays for the product and receives a printed code. In the comfort of their own home or office, the consumer activates the code and downloads the software over the Internet using their choice of hardware device.

Microsoft’s Pawan Bhardwaj said, “Digital codes offer the unique opportunity for retailers to promote the thousands of great games, software and add-ons available within the marketplace without being exposed on stock. Not only that, but the customer experience becomes more personalised than ever before. Local stores can help to select innovative and exciting titles and office products that might be overlooked by some of the more publicised games. With Exertis Digital, retailers have a chance to grasp the digital opportunity to ensure they are offering customers what they want, which is a combination of disc and digital products”.

WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE WHEN YOU SIGN UP TO EXERTIS DIGITAL? The Exertis Digital pack includes the following: • 1 x Xbox Live branded Free Standing Display Unit • 24 x Dummy boxes (with inlays promoting current eDigital initial SKUs) • 1 x Label Printer • 1 x Step-by-Step User Guide • 150 x Xbox Live branded Gatefold Envelopes

HOW DOES EXERTIS DIGITAL WORK? 1. Consumer takes desired product from FSDU to the till 2. Retailer purchases products via Exertis Digital website 3. On confirmation page, retailer prints code(s) using the label printer 4. Retailer sticks code into the branded Premium Gatefold Envelope and hands to customer 5. Customer activates and downloads software at home/office.

IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXERTIS DIGITAL, CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER. YOU CAN BE SURE THAT EXERTIS DIGITAL WILL ADD VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS NOW AND CONTINUE TO EVOLVE IN THE FUTURE.

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Harman Kardon Signature Sound delivers a high-end wireless experience with unrivalled style, near effortless ease of use, and premium audio quality.

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Qi Wireless Charger for LG G4 devices enabling users to wirelessly charge their phone by resting it on the dock without plugging in any wires. Sleek, portable fold away design.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 cover, with standout smooth translucent finish for a stylish yet robust case solution.

Fitted to the Galaxy S6, it provides a window to see key information on the phone.

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Tough and rugged iPhone 6 case, with certified drop protection to inspire confidence. Multi-talented holster doubles as a belt and kickstand.

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TECH21 CLASSIC FRAME FOR IPHONE 6

Scientifically proven impact material absorbs and dissipates damaging impact away from the device for ultimate impact protection without adding any extra bulk.

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The World’s most advanced tracker with classic, durable design and multi-sensor technology for breadth and accuracy to Smart Coach.

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Genuine smartpiece, with elegant full metal body and stitched leather strap. Full circle ALWAYS-ON P-OLED display and IP67 rating.

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A watch that cares for the whole family; heart rate sensor and LED indicator allow users to exercise smarter and stay up to date with the wellness of loved ones with the watch also rated IP67 water resistant.

Part Code: 90HC0021-M00H01 Available colours: Black

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Building a community with the benefits of our industry

Join us at the TechAid Charity Ball on Friday the 29th January 2016 Help us raise money for The Sabre Trust, an independent education charity working in rural Ghana, who builds schools for disadvantaged children.

Attend the TechAid Charity Ball as a table sponsor and invite up to nine guests for an evening of fun and entertainment at The Hampshire Court Hotel. Your evening will include a Champagne reception, 3 course dinner, drinks package and an evening of entertainment for the night.

To find out about sponsorship opportunities please contact Millie Woodman on Millie.Woodman@exertis.co.uk

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Retail Marketing Services The Exertis marketing team can offer complete go-to-market solutions for any retail customer.

Through our expert knowledge we can deliver smarter product sourcing, data insights, digital platforms, packaging, merchandising, demonstration, training and point of sale.

There’s no partner better placed to help deliver growth in your retail business.

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Help your customers power their day forward with the Plantronics Voyager Edge UC. Precision-tuned triple mics cancel noise and wind, responsive features keep your customers moving, and the portable charging case powers your conversations. With Smart sensor technology and intuitive call management, Voyager Edge UC works hard to make things easy.

SUPERIOR CALL MANAGEMENT • Manage PC and smartphone or tablet calls from a single headset • Portable Bluetooth® mini USB adapter for always-ready PC connectivity • Use your voice to answer incoming calls and for a host of other commands • Enhanced voice alerts tell announce caller ID, connection status, talk time remaining and more OUTSTANDING AUDIO QUALITY • Precision tuned triple-mic with enhanced DSP for superior noise and wind cancellation • PC Wideband delivers heightened speech clarity, providing the best possible PC audio quality • Premium audio with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for natural voice sound, and protection against audio spikes with SoundGuard • Integrated A2DP lets you listen to streaming media from your mobile phone or tablet NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY • Smart sensor technology for a seamless and intuitive user experience – Automatically answers calls simply by placing on your ear – Automatically transfers calls between mobile phone and headset – When on a mobile or PC call, softphone presence is automatically updated – Eliminates accidental dialling by locking call button when headset is not worn

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