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Sharp partners with M-Files to transform digital businesses
Document Management

Sharp partners with M-Files to transform digital businesses

Sharp Corporation of Australia joins M-Files partner program to help Australian companies efficiently manage documents and improve workflow efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Smart Home

Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone

Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray
Digital Entertainment

4K TVs become old news, as new 8K TVs enter the fray

Sharp redefines viewing as its 8K TV hits shelves, promising a tech revolution in daily life with unparalleled detail and an ecosystem to match.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

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Sharp adds three space‑saving microwaves for Canada
Smart Home

Sharp adds three space‑saving microwaves for Canada

Sharp Canada debuts trio of compact microwaves with air-fry, flatbed and over-the-range options to tackle cramped, busy kitchens.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada
Smart Home

Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada

Sharp will roll out an expanded consumer audio line-up across Canada from January 2026, adding new speakers, headphones and mini systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays
Digital Signage

Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays

Sharp Canada launches EC Series COB LED displays, promising lower energy use, tougher surfaces and faster installs for large indoor walls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Sharp launches new appliances in Singapore for festive upgrades
Power / Energy

Sharp launches new appliances in Singapore for festive upgrades

Sharp has launched new home appliances in Singapore, including microwaves, water heaters, washing machines, and 4K TVs, just in time for festive upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
Data Privacy

UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks

Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Data Protection

Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks

A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Sharp celebrates 30 years in Europe with solar campaign
Power / Energy

Sharp celebrates 30 years in Europe with solar campaign

SHARP Energy Solutions Europe celebrates 30 years in the solar market with a campaign highlighting the durability of its solar modules across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Sharp appoints Roland Singer as new VP of IT services Europe
IT services

Sharp appoints Roland Singer as new VP of IT services Europe

Sharp appoints Roland Singer as VP of IT Services to spearhead European expansion, leveraging his 35-year industry expertise and prior success at ITpoint.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Sharp UK teams up with Gamma for enhanced VoIP services
Unified Communications

Sharp UK teams up with Gamma for enhanced VoIP services

Sharp UK partners with Gamma Communications to enhance telephony services in anticipation of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off, focusing on seamless transition to VoIP for clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit
Microsoft

Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit

Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
UK SMEs lack security measures against concealed cyber threats
Firewalls

UK SMEs lack security measures against concealed cyber threats

About one third of UK's small and medium-sized enterprises lack protective measures against hidden cyber threats, a study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge
Sharp

IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge

Research by Sharp, a provider of business technology products and SMEs across Europe, shows a clear IT knowledge gap amongst smaller firms in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Sharp Europe appoints New President for Growth & Innovation
Sharp

Sharp Europe appoints New President for Growth & Innovation

Sharp Europe appoints Joe Tomota as president, focusing on expanding IT services, document solutions, displays, and environmental goals.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Sharp commits to Aussie market with Foxconn alliance
Partner Programmes

Sharp commits to Aussie market with Foxconn alliance

Sharp Corporation of Australia has formed a strategic alliance with Foxconn to strengthen its commitment to the Australian market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016