Dell and Google collaborate on Chromebox designed for meetings

Google and Dell are working on a Chromebox for meetings that will include a high-definition camera, a combined microphone and speaker unit and a remote control to enable users to quickly connect to a display in a conference room, and recreate the ‘in room’ meeting experience regardless of all participants’ location.

As part of its growing relationship with Google, Dell is developing Dell Chromebox for meetings, an integrated solution designed to help geographically dispersed teams conduct meetings from a large variety of devices, from nearly anywhere, and collaborate ‘face-to-face’ in a virtual environment.

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Game Change book explores 'gamification' of the office in the engagement economy

A new book entitled, “Game Change”. The book explores how “gamification” can be harnessed and applied as a business model for the future.

An estimated one billion people spend at least one hour every day playing computer and video- games. Why is it that people put more effort into these games than their day jobs or personal relationships?

Businesses need to consider that 7 billion hours by 1 billion gamers is what’s up for grabs in the “Engagement Economy”. It’s argued that if businesses can harness even a fraction of the sort of engagement witnessed in gaming, the rewards will be incalculable.

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BellRoy adds Cognac to its growing wallet palette

BellRoy's revolutionized wallets for the smartphone age and now they're expanding the colour palette with a new Cognac variant. Here's what the company has to say about their new choice colour.

Whenever we add a new color to the Bellroy palette, it has to jump through some serious hoops.

But then along came Cognac in all of its nectar of the gods, rich mahogany colored glory, and it was game over, because, well, Cognac.

Paired with the tactile appeal of our veg tanned leather, this handsome tone is a superb color addition to the Bellroy family.

For now, it’s available in our Card Sleeve and Note Sleeve models.

FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone Apps surpass 1 million downloads

FileMaker announced that its FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone apps have surpassed 1,000,000 downloads from the iTunes App Store. The milestone confirms the continued popularity of the FileMaker Platform for creating custom business solutions that run on iPad and iPhone.

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