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COVID-19

Prepare for Winter with ProVu

Winter often comes with its own challenges but 2020 could bring one of our most challenging winters yet. Ensuring business continuity in the face of potential adverse weather conditions can be tricky. Combine that with a global pandemic, a national lockdown, local restrictions and self-isolation and it’s easy to see that having the right work from home solution couldn’t be more important.

Prepare for Winter with ProVu

PSU/PoE Injector/Switch

Power Supplies

For those utilising a VoIP phone outside of the office, additional power supplies, PoE injectors or switches may be needed for devices to function. Many homes aren’t often set up for the wired connection of multiple devices. Switches can provide an ideal solution for connecting numerous items to the internet.

Softphones & Licenses

Softphones & Licenses

Access calls and messaging on any device. Whether your customers enjoy making and taking calls via their mobile, computer or on a deskphone, softphones offer you a flexible communications solution which can be remotely managed.

With options available from CounterPath and 3CX, we can provide the right solution for your needs.

Headsets

Headsets

If you don’t have one, you need one! Not only do they help to mask your peculiar taste in music, they’re also key to maintaining a professional experience with built-in noise cancelling. We supply headsets to suit all budgets and requirements get in touch to find out more.

USB Cameras

USB Cameras

Both Yealink and Fanvil offer compact USB cameras. The UVC30-Desktop and CM60 devices are ideal for connecting desktop computers and laptops, perfect for keeping connected virtually.

Desk Phones

Desk Phones

Many users are accustomed to using a desk phone, maintaining the same set up at home can be a great way to create some level of normality to workers who are new to home working.

WiFi & Cordless phones

WiFi & DECT Phones

Fed up of having a network cable running across multiple rooms? WiFi & DECT phones offer an ideal solution for those looking to save the trip.

Personal Speakers

Personal Speaker Phones

A mini conference phone, just for you. Personal speakerphones provide a great level of audio and call quality, helping to maintain a professional approach, regardless of location.

Provisioned Hardware

ProSys

Save yourself the hassle. We can ship over 200 devices from across 11 different brands pre-provisioned, ready to work out-of-the-box. Simply add your preferred configuration settings to your order on ProSys and we’ll take care of the rest.

What’s more, you can then remotely manage your provisioned hardware on ProSys enabling you to carry out firmware upgrades and device settings from the comfort of your kitchen table.

Contact our Specialists

With many items now in stock and available to be shipped direct to site the very next day, we’re here to support you this winter. For assistance with putting together your solution or to discuss any additional hardware you may require with a member of our team simply call 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk.

Take a Virtual Tour with 2N

With lock down easing in most of the country, companies are looking to adapt to this new normal with innovative ways to display and present their products. One such company has turned to the digital space and created something truly amazing, the 2N virtual experience.

What is it…

The 2N virtual experience is exactly what it says on the tin, a virtual experience that showcases 2N products in situ for customers to explore. With 3 unique experiences to choose from; apartment building, single house and commercial building, viewers are able to explore a 3D environment allowing viewers to see a plethora of 2N products doing what they do best.

Explore the 3D environment based on your preferred experience and select a start point from the blue bar at the bottom of the screen. Or, if you prefer, select your start point and use the arrows to move around the virtual space to discover 2N products.

2N products

With many 2N products featured, it is easy to get lost. That’s why selecting your preferred start location from the bottom blue bar, allows you to easily find the area you wish to explore. To help you better visualise how to deploy 2N solutions.

With the ability to assemble and dissemble products in the virtual environment. You are able to see how to install the solutions as well as how to assemble the housing units. As it is a 3D space, you are able to rotate the camera 360° for a better angle of all of the 2N products on display, helping you to choose the best solution for your needs.

What’s more, when you come across a 2N product you wish to see more of, orange points of interest are displayed to tell you what each part of the solution is as well as being a link to the webpage of the product. And if are wanting the technical documents for a 2N product, there is a handy documents button in the lower right which takes you to the technical specifications as well as other useful information.

Experience for yourself

The 2N Virtual Experience is really something special. It innovates and adapts to current situations and offers a unique user experience that while it is a business tool to demonstrate 2N solutions, it is also fun to explore and experience a new way to view products. Try the 2N virtual experience for yourself.

Explore the 2N virtual experience

Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’ with 2N

As we all look for new ways to adapt to the ‘new normal’, cleanliness is going to remain at the forefront of our minds for some time to come. 2N have put together some new videos to illustrate how users can continue to benefit from their products while maintaining optimal safety.

With a protection rating of IP69K 2N’s IP Force intercom can be exposed to even the harshest environments and cleaning products. See their latest video to see how this robust intercom can be thoroughly cleansed.

A pain point for many touchscreens is the difficulty using them when wearing gloves. 2N’s IP Verso and Indoor Touch can be easily used when wearing gloves. See the incredible responsiveness in 2N’s short video clip.

Discover the 2N range


Contactless Entry

2N also offer a contactless solution with their Bluetooth module. Both the IP Verso and the Access units can be adapted to create a contactless solution. Simply add in the Bluetooth module to enable staff to access your buildings through their smart phones or tables with the 2N® Mobile Key application. 2N Bluetooth modules for contactless entry

Get in touch to find out more

Expand your offering

Thermal cameras have become a hot topic over the past few months, but the reliability of these have been deemed unreliable by the MHRA. Our sister company, Alliot Technologies is the UK’s exclusive distributor of the Kentix SmartXcan body temperature sensor. Unlike other devices on the market, this smart device uses sensors to provide a core temperature reading via the eyes as well as the forehead. Compliant with the IEC80601-2-59 regulation for medical use, this sensor can be simply integrated with 2N systems to enable/restrict access based on the temperature reading.

Kentix SmartXcan available from Alliot Technologies

Find out more on Alliot’s website

To speak with a member of our Sales Team please call 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk.

Discover Alliot’s COVID-19 Screening Solution

Kentix SmartXcan Body Temperature Sensor

We’re excited to share our sister company, Alliot Technologies‘ latest product! As we all begin to plan and make adjustments ready for the ‘new normal’, the Kentix SmartXcan body temperature sensor offers a groundbreaking screening solution for limiting the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

Fevers continue to be one of the leading symptoms of COVID-19, the Kentix SmartXcan offers a high precision device with over 1,000 measuring points. Ideal for a wide variety of applications, the German manufactured Kentix SmartXcan is IEC compliant for medical screening and provides and contactless PoE device capable of screening up to 700 people per hour.

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Kentix SmartXcan Unlike other screening methods, this easy to install sensor conforms with GDPR regulations and has a significantly lower price point. What’s more, with the option to purchase with or without an integrated RFID reader, it can be configured to work with existing access control systems including the popular 2N range.

Find out more about Kentix SmartXcan

Now available to order, get in touch with the Alliot Team to find out more. Simply call 01484 599544 or email contact@alliot.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

Snom D765 & D785 Now Available in Multibuy Offers

Good news! Snom has extended their current offer to include the D765 and D785 models, giving you even more choice to create resilient solutions for you and your partners.

Available until the end of June 2020, you can now access the following offers through ProVu.

Save with Snom’s Latest Offers

 

Snom D712

Snom D712

Buy 7, get 3 free.

Save over £300 on RRP!

 

Snom D765

Snom D765

Buy 8, get 2 free.

Save £398 on RRP!

 

Snom D785

Snom D785

Buy 8, get 2 free.

Save £398 on RRP!

Users are able to mix & match phone colours to individual preference (applicable to the D785 only). To place your order please call our sales team on 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk.

Build Resilient Solutions with Snom’s D712 Offer

Snom D712 Offer May/June 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we realise it’s going to be more important than ever to ensure staff maintain the ability to work from home even when restrictions are lifted. We’ve teamed up with Snom to bring you a new offer which will hopefully help to support you and your customers.

From now until the end of June 2020, we’re giving you the opportunity to purchase 10 Snom D712’s for the price of 7 enabling you to dual locate phones in the office and at home for resilience at a great price!

Snom D712

  • Supports 4 SIP accounts
  • 5 configurable function keys with LEDs
  • IPv6 Support
  • 4-line black & white backlit display

Discover the Snom D712

Snom A100M-USB headset Don’t want a phone at home? Why not order the Snom A100M-USB headset. Supplied with both RJ9 and USB connectivity, it’s ideal for connecting to both softphones and desk phones.

Find out more

To place your order please call our sales team on 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk.

NEW Yealink Project Pricing Support

Yealink - COVID-19 Project Pricing Support

As the effects of COVID-19 have been and continue to be felt around the world, Yealink would like to show their support by offering up to 8% discount on registered projects. All projects with 50+ devices are eligible to a discount between 1 – 5%*.

In appreciation for our exceptional key workers, projects involving essential sectors are also eligible to receive an additional 3% discount.

Sectors Eligible for Additional Discounts include:

  • Health & Social Care
  • Government
  • Food & Medical Manufacturers
  • Logistics
  • Charities & NGO’s
  • Emergency Services
  • Education

If you feel your customers’ site is considered an essential sector, but is not listed above please let us know.

Call our sales team on 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk to register your project and access Yealink pricing support.

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Register your Project

*Additional 1% discount available to all orders including devices from Yealink’s T5 series. Discounts available until the end of 2020, additional 3% discount for essential sectors valid until the end of June 2020.

Remote Working? Try Teams

Over the past few weeks with remote working being at the fore front of most companies minds, Teams devices offer a solution to the growing challenge that companies will face in the coming months. The ability to have staff remotely work from anywhere and still contribute to the day to day running of the business, will soon be a must-have.

Keep connected

With Microsoft Teams, users are able to keep in contact with all of their team members via a virtual work space, and instantly go from a group chat to a video conference with the touch of a button. Making communication easy and accessible for everyone, whether that be 10 or 10,000 with Microsoft Teams they can all meet in one place. For an even simpler solution, Yealink‘s T series with integrated touchscreen can help to keep your team connected.

T55A-TEAMS

  • 4.3″ colour touch screen
  • Supports Office 365 and based on Android OS
  • Microsoft Teams-tailored user interface
  • Enables users to join Skype for Business directly

T58A-TEAMS

  • 7″ colour touch screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth for headsets and mobile pairing
  • Operates on Android OS
  • Video phone ready with the option to connect the CAM50 HD video camera

VP59-TEAMS

  • 7″ colour touch screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth for headsets and mobile pairing
  • Operates on Android OS
  • Yealink’s Flagship Video Phone

 

Unique to you

With Teams you can access, share and edit Microsoft Office files in real time all from your device. Allowing for advanced collaboration between your team from anywhere. You even have the option to add Microsoft and third-party apps & services to build a custom interface unique to the user.

Clear and reliable audio

What better way to discuss business than with clear and reliable audio. Many of EPOS | Sennheiser‘s headset and personal speakers are Teams compatible, helping to create the perfect solution.

Circle series

  • Choose between monaural and binaural wearing styles
  • Voice Clarity for wideband audio with Noise-cancelling microphone
  • ActiveGard® technology for hearing protection against acoustic shock
  • Two years manufacturers warranty

PRESENCE

  • Choice of three wearing styles
  • Bluetooth® Version 4.0 and Multi device connectivity
  • Voice Clarity for wideband audio
  • Extended battery life with up to 8 hours talk time
  • Two years manufacturers warranty

DW Series

  • Wide choice of wearing styles with extra soft ear pad(s)
  • Wireless DECT connectivity
    up to 180m (55m in typical office)
  • Dual connectivity for connection to desk and softphones
  • Two years manufacturers warranty

For assistance with equipping your Microsoft Teams solutions contact our specialists today.

Contact our specialists today!

Coronavirus – What we’re doing to prepare

Coronavirus – What we’re doing to prepare

Given the current status of the Coronavirus pandemic, we would like to share some information on the measures we have put in place this week to ensure the long term reliability of ProVu as a distributor. We feel that our key function is to keep our warehouse operating, receiving stock and shipping out our customer orders, we have therefore taken the decision to physically isolate our warehouse operation team from the rest of the business and have enforced a remote working policy for all ProVu employees who are able to perform their roles outside of the office.

Our thinking is that the majority of our staff are trained to be able to work in the warehouse, should one of our existing warehouse team catch COVID-19 we may be forced to send the whole team home. In this instance, we would deep clean the area immediately and rotate our home working staff to cover these roles and maintain operation. We have enough staff trained to repeat this process at least five times.

We would like to reassure our partners that there are no current stock issues and no current personnel issues. We are taking this bold and early step to mitigate the future risk to our staff, our business and our customers.

We maintain focused on providing the very best services and fast delivery times to support you and your business. The intentions of these measures are to:

  • Protect our employees from being put at risk of catching COVID-19
  • Provide continuity to ALL of our operations, protecting our customers from supply issues
  • To continue to provide you with an outstanding level of service

Like everyone else, we are currently in unchartered territory, but as a technology company that uses its own products extensively we are in a strong position to adapt to this work methodology. Our move to send everyone home to work has been in place for two days and has gone extremely well with no disruption to our operations.

We will keep you updated with further changes as and when we have more information.

Thank you for your continued support.

The ProVu Team.