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Atlas Gentech snags Jabra distribution deal
Customer Relationship Management

Atlas Gentech snags Jabra distribution deal

Jabra appoints Atlas Gentech as its official New Zealand distributor for contact centre and enterprise audio products, boosting UC deployment capabilities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Why good headsets are vital in a fast-paced business
Headsets

Why good headsets are vital in a fast-paced business

Sennheiser's SDW 5000 headsets have been created to make sense of a complex, fast-moving world while providing future-proof flexibility.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
VR headset market going nowhere fast, but IDC confident in revival
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR headset market going nowhere fast, but IDC confident in revival

While VR headset shipments have fallen 33.7% since last year, IDC says there is set to be a u-turn as the commercial sector gains traction.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
IDC - AR and VR sales about to get real after slow start
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC - AR and VR sales about to get real after slow start

Despite a poor start to 2018, IDC anticipates the overall market will return to growth over the remainder of the year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Hands-on Review: Corsair's HS70 headphones are all about understated performance
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair's HS70 headphones are all about understated performance

It doesn't carry the bells and whistles that gaming peripherals all gravitate towards, but it doesn't need it.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Why these headphones simply outclass the competition
Gaming

Why these headphones simply outclass the competition

Sennheiser's GSP 500 headset immerses gamers with its realistic sound, ergonomic design, and enhanced comfort, redefining the gaming experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Jabra launches new headset range with superior call quality & data security in mind
Unified Communications

Jabra launches new headset range with superior call quality & data security in mind

Jabra Engage sets 'new standards' for call quality, security, and the number of staff who can simultaneously use them.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
AR/VR headset market forecast to rocket 48.5% in 2018
Network Infrastructure

AR/VR headset market forecast to rocket 48.5% in 2018

​After its brief hiccup in 2017, the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market is set to offer opportunities aplenty.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion
Unified Communications

Jabra's new earbuds aim to be the perfect office companion

Jabra launches Evolve 75e, UC-certified wireless earbuds with ANC and 14-hour battery life, designed to boost office productivity and collaboration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
The gaming headset that aims to shame all others
Gaming

The gaming headset that aims to shame all others

Sennheiser Gaming's new GAME ZERO headset offers gamers high-quality sound and comfort, with optimised transducers and noise-cancelling microphone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Plantronics aims to fuel your workout with music
Digital Entertainment

Plantronics aims to fuel your workout with music

Plantronics introduces new wireless sports headphones, BackBeat FIT 305 and BackBeat FIT 505, offering comfort, stability and durability.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months

​IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'
Unified Communications

Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'

So you deployed your world class, award winning, enterprise transforming, non-covfefe unified communication solution….but something's not quite right.

By Chris Fair • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles
Gaming

Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles

Headset designed to get the best immersion from your Playstation VR system hits the shelves. We get you the specs and a breakdown.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing

A total of 2.3m units were shipped in the first quarter of 2017 and a long list of new products are scheduled to ship in the second half of 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Jabra releases new headset tailored directly for modern office workers
Unified Communications

Jabra releases new headset tailored directly for modern office workers

Jabra's new headset has Active Noise Cancelling, 15h of battery life and even includes a 'do not disturb' light.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Hands-on Review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset

Rapoo S100: Where zest meets zest! The latest review dives into its snazzy design, customisable flair and robust sound quality.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Unified Communications

Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools

Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015