Computacenter, creator of Digital Me, a new approach to helping businesses achieve people-oriented digitisation, understands the importance of a collaborative workplace. The Digital Me approach is about bringing into play a range of innovative collaboration tools in the workplace—team collaboration tools, as well as workplace communication tools—to enhance speed and efficiency, ensure creativity and productivity, and facilitate greater success in achieving business outcomes. As Andreas Török, Head of Group Propositions at Computacenter, argues, workplace collaboration tools are a central principle in Digital Me’s strategy to providing IT solutions to businesses and organisations that are embracing the digital revolution.

Computacenter believes that digital workplace transformation takes place on a large scale, but at the level of the individual. According to Andreas, as the workplace environment shifts to more digital platforms and the work styles and practices radically change, “the individual must be placed at the very heart of the transformation.” Thus, Digital Me works by empowering employees with the most appropriate digital technologies and tools to meet their individual needs. “Because no two people work in the same way, a transformation project must bring everyone along,” says Andreas. “What’s needed, and what today’s digital tools offer, is flexibility; allowing people to consume the devices and services that work for them – while empowering all individuals to contribute to the success of the organisation.”

Digital Me puts people first in a digital environment. By providing them with customised access to a host of digital dashboards, data, and analytics, which they can access from anywhere at any time, it enables them to effectively engage and share information with both co-workers and team leaders, and their customers. The benefits to utilising such an approach are numerous. Andreas points out, “We can give staff the tools to make their jobs easier, faster, and more satisfying. We can dramatically enhance innovation. The ability to collaborate with colleagues across the world introduces new perspectives and generates ideas. And with cost reduction an ever present priority, our ability to consolidate real estate, and to eliminate travel and commuting costs through more flexible ways to work, rather sales the deal.”

Learn more about Digital Me!

Contact:
Octopus Group
adam.fisch@weareoctopusgroup.net

Guild Home Improvements is looking to provide the best standard of windows before the worst of the winter weather arrives. Early indications suggest that the UK may receive challenging wintry conditions this year, which means now is the ideal time to be proactive and think about the quality and condition of windows and doors around the home.
This is the perfect time of year to arrange for the specialists behind the finest windows Surrey has to offer to review what is on offer and make recommendations for the home. Windows that are in poor condition can ruin the mood of a home and can leave people paying a lot of money on their energy bills. Add in the fact that leaks or draughts getting in to a home can negatively impact on the condition of the property and there is a need for homeowners to urgently review their property.

Guild Home Improvements has a team of local specialists who will arrange an appointment and check the condition of windows and doors in a home. Anyone looking for the best standard of double glazing Dorking has ever seen will take great comfort in calling on local specialists for support and guidance.
With a broad range of windows and doors to choose from, suitable for all homes and budgets, Guild Home Improvements is the ideal local company to call on. At this time of year, taking positive action and improving a property will pay off, both in the short and long term.
Anyone who is looking for more information the best standard of windows and doors on offer in and around Dorking should get in touch with Guild Home Improvements.

Pawson Transport continues to develop its business by introducing the Cameron Forecourt Eclipse WEB based Fuel Management System to their refuelling operations.

Pawson Transport is a well-established family run transport and distribution company based in Rotherham, Yorkshire with over 90 years in the industry. Pawson Transport identifies with Cameron Forecourt sharing the same passion for developing their businesses and striving to continually deliver excellent service levels that meet the changing demands of their respective customer bases.

Cameron Forecourt has provided fuelling equipment service and maintenance to Pawson Transport for over 10 years and was naturally the first port of call when the previous Fuel Management System become obsolete. Cameron Forecourt’s Solution was its “Real Time” WEB based Eclipse Fuel Management System.

“As the new system is WEB based in “Real Time”, all events are transmitted to the servers almost immediately. As such customers can see their vehicle re- fuelling’s as they happen, along with stock deliveries or warnings for possible leaks or theft with alarms sent via email as soon as the condition is detected”
The new Vision web page facility available through the Eclipse web portal, gives the user a clear overview of fleet efficiency, fuel consumption, carbon emissions and fuel price trends to name a few.

The Eclipse system was supplied to Pawson Transport as a retrofit upgrade, using the existing system’s case and fixings to reduce the overall purchase price of the upgrade. This approach gives the most cost effective means of introducing new technology to an existing fuel installation whilst recognising investment that has already been made into an older fuel monitoring system terminal.

Martyn Gent of Cameron Forecourt explains, “Whilst the technology used in an older system may be redundant, the existing casing and some other elements of the system can be reused. Why pay for new metalwork when there is nothing wrong with the old case?” Martyn continues to explain, “We normally find that retrofit installations are more quickly installed meaning that customer fuelling operations are hardly impacted.”

Richard Pawson of Pawson Transport stated, “The new system provided by Cameron Forecourt is far easier to use than the previous installation”

Its safe to say that the partnership between Cameron Forecourt and Pawson transport will continue to go from strength to strength in the increasingly competitive industry of transportation.

Overfishing of the world’s oceans is a global problem. Politics, economy, society – all of them are required to search for a solution for increasing worldwide demand for fish in the face of dwindling resources. This issue arose again recently, when EU fisheries ministers passed a noticeable reduction of the cod fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea in order not to further endanger the stocks.

The enormous pressure on wild fish stocks must be reduced. Aquaculture provides a way out of this dilemma; already today it provides more than half of the fish consumed worldwide. With an annual growth of eight percent, this industry is a future market, but one that wants to and must permanently check and improve environmental and quality standards.

Therefore, a re-thinking is currently necessary. For feeding fish in aquaculture, both in the ocean as well as in limnic waters, can have negative consequences for water quality. This is the central point from which the Fisheries Research Station of the Baden-Wuerttemberg Agricultural Center starts. The experts at this institute have developed a food additive that is very well-suited for production in aquaculture.
This invention solves a main problem of fish production: the pollution of the water with fecal material. For polluted water causes illnesses and growth problems in fish, harms the environment, and especially endangers the system stability of modern closed systems.

The special feature of this newly-developed fish food is the addition of cork. Tiny cork particles are added to the food; these remain undigested, enriching the excrement so that it floats to the surface of the water, where it can be removed in quantity quite easily. The cork additive is not harmful to fish and at the same time it is environmentally-friendly since the fish excrement collected this way can be used directly as fertilizer. Filter systems in aquaculture are loaded less heavily and cleaning cycles can be extended significantly.

The food is also suitable for use in aquaponic systems, because the excrement can then be used for fertilizing plants with little additional work.

The patents for these inventions have been granted in Norway, Denmark, France, Great Britain, and Germany. The patent has been registered in Canada and Chile. The Technologie-Lizenz-Büro (TLB) GmbH is in charge of the commercial implementation of these future-orientated technologies on a global level and offers companies opportunities for cooperation and licensing.

Wintertime offers many opportunities for travelers, including the adventurous crystal ice cave tour in Iceland. Skaftafell ice cave, located in the south of Iceland, is a wonder to see and presents the perfect place for your Iceland ice cave tour. Ice cave tours in Iceland are a magnificent way to experience the wintry aspects of nature by embracing the coldest element—ice! The Skaftafell ice cave tour takes you deep into the heart of winter.

The ice cave exploration is just one part of the two-day trip offered by one of Iceland’s leading tour companies, Trek Iceland. The trip includes a drive along the southern coast where you will get the chance to see steep mountains, sprawling glaciers, powerful waterfalls, beautiful beaches, and much more.

The tour begins on Route 1, the famous Ring Road of Iceland. First you’ll stop at two majestic waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, which cascade from sheer cliffs creating rainbows with their spray. When the weather is clear, you can see far enough into the distance to make out two glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. Next you’ll continue along the coast to the picturesque town of Vík, which is home to the famous black sand beach Reynisfjara, where tall basalt columns rise out of the ocean. At the end of the first day, you’ll have the opportunity to search the sky for northern lights, which are particularly bright in the countryside.

Day two takes you to the stunning glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón, where chunks of glacial ice float on a river as they make their way to the sea. The brilliant blue color of the ice is absolutely out of this world. Continuing along the road, you’ll see outcroppings of Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, flowing down from the mountains. Here is where you’ll stop to explore the Skaftafell ice caves, with the expert assistance of a certified guide to ensure your safety. As you make your way back to Reykjavík there will be more chances to stop and more sights to see.

Trek Iceland offers tours all around Iceland all year round. They are committed to providing you with the best experience Iceland has to offer, with your safety, comfort, and enjoyment as their priority. To learn more about the Skaftafell ice cave tour, click here.

Contact:
Trek Iceland
Vatnagarðar 8, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
Tel: +354 571 3344
Email: trek@trek.is

Leatherhead Glass is pleased to announce that they have an extensive range of mirrors and glass and glazing solutions aimed at ensuring homes are stylish and comfortable this winter. This is the time of year when people are more likely to spend a great deal of time in their home, and there is a need to feel comfortable, warm and content.

One of the most important things in any home is a sense of space and anyone looking to add the idea of additional room in their home will find that mirrors have a huge impact. Mirrors are highly recommended by property experts as a way of making rooms look bigger. Whether this a psychological bonus for a homeowner or anyone looking to buy a property, the best standard of mirror Epsom can offer will provide massive benefits for any homeowner.

This is also the time of year when homeowners need to ensure that their windows are in great condition. This is not the season to suffer from draughts or cracks in a window. Anyone looking to improve their windows will find that the best standard of glass Dorking has ever seen is available from Leatherhead Glass. Being proactive is the sensible way to ensure that a home is well looked after during the colder and wetter months and calling on local glaziers can help people enjoy their home in the short and long term.

Anyone who is looking for ways they can improve their home through the use of mirrors and new glazing solutions will find that Leatherhead Glass is the company to be relied on at all times.

As digisation occurs across organisations and companies worldwide, the need increases for workplace solutions that help these businesses stay in line with virtual workplace trends. Computacenter’s Digital Me strategy puts employees in the driver’s seat of their own virtual workplace, empowering them through virtual desktop infrastructure that enables them to custom tailor their virtual desktop to fit their work style and needs. Computacenter takes a people-based approach to the digital revolution, while at the same time acknowledging the critical importance of IT infrastructure as the basis for future workplace technology.

Digitisation is moving at a relentless pace, with devices and data increasing exponentially every year. Users must be able to easily sort through all the data in order to determine what will become the most valuable and pertinent information for their businesses. The platforms that structure the way information is sorted then become the central focus of the Digital Me workplace solutions strategy, so that data can be made readily available to authorised users in the most appropriate format for their devices and applications.

Computacenter understands first and foremost that IT has to be able to respond rapidly to the needs of users and the business. That is why they take a flexible hybrid approach to designing IT infrastructure, moving intelligence and control from hardware to the level of software, resulting in increased visibility and functionality, faster and more agile digital services, for example through adoption of cloud technology. Security also becomes a central focus, with the application of security analytics that enable businesses to maintain visibility of users’ access at all times. In the process of digital business transformation, IT infrastructure that remains flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business is the way from the old world to the new.

Learn more about Digital Me!

Contact:
Octopus Group
adam.fisch@weareoctopusgroup.net

Novocare Dental, a leading private dental clinic offering a range of treatments including dental implants, has leveraged the PRGF®-Endoret® technology for bone grafting, giving patients who were previously deemed unsuitable for implant treatments a new ray of hope.

The game-changing tissue and bone regeneration procedure known as PRGF, or plasma rich in growth factors, uses an advanced technique to separate proteins from the blood plasma. The proteins separated by this technique are responsible for healing wounds and the regeneration of tissue. After their separation from the blood plasma, these proteins are applied to the treatment area to accelerate the repair process.

For a successful dental implant, the bone in the jaw is fused with a titanium implant to create a strong and sturdy platform that supports the area around the implant. The reason many patients are denied implants is that they do not have enough bone or bone depth in their jaw bone.

Since the PRGF Endoret technology helps in the regeneration of bone and tissue; it has proved highly effective in solving the problem. Moreover, this contemporary regenerative technology deploys the body’s own abilities to heal and repair itself. This means that tissues are regenerated without any side effects. This lowers the period of recovery for dental implant and gum surgery, which in turn reduces the risks of post-surgical complications and infection. Pain is also greatly reduced.

PRGF Endoret technology is also used for sinus elevations, intraosseous defects, crestal expansion and the treatment of periodontal defects. The technology has been developed by BTI Biotechnology Institute, a research focused organisation with a presence in 25 countries.

Leading implantologist and founder of Novocare Dental, Dr. Sonny Oke says, “With PRGF bone grafting, there’s new hope for people who’ve been turned down for dental implant surgery.” Dr. Oke is a specialist oral surgeon with more than ten years of hospital experience. He is a member of the Association of Implantology and the British Dental Association.

Dr. Oke adds, “At our dental clinic, patients have access to the latest techniques, the most modern facilities and a highly professional dental team. We offer the latest dental technology to increase the options for patients and to ensure they benefit from the best possible treatment. Our greatest reward is when people get their smile back.”

Apart from the revolutionary PRGF Endoret technology, Novocare Dental uses other state-of-the-art dental technology including digital radiography, intra oral cameras, computerised imaging, CEREC crowns (crowns designed, fabricated and fitted in just an hour), Snap-On Smile (creating a set of natural looking teeth that one can place over existing teeth) and Damon Braces (the modern way to straighten teeth, with less discomfort and fewer dentist visits).

It is important for the companies to maintain a safe and hygienic workplace for their employees, which not only increases their product but also morale towards the company. The company can send in their employees for different courses conducted by the safety training institutes that helps employees to manage their workplace safety and health conditions. The institute also offers courses for those who are interested to become a trainer in this field.

The hand held pesticide training is very much useful for those who work with pesticides as part of their job. This course helps the learners to gain particular knowledge and skills in using pesticides safely. The course contents consist of why to use pesticides, what is the use of undergoing pesticide training, different pest control methods, legislation that applies to pesticides, pesticides handling, storage and disposal in a safe manner, etc. The course also enlightens the aspirants on health & safety information, hand held pesticide training, applying sprays etc so that one can safely use pesticides without any problems.

Similarly, those who are interested to become an instructor in this field can also enroll for different instructor courses being offered by the training institute. The abrasive wheels instructor course provides the delegates with the required skills and knowledge to deliver this course to the candidates. This course comprises of the legislation related to abrasive wheels, different types of abrasive wheels, components of abrasive wheels, handling & storage of abrasive wheels, structuring of abrasive wheels, delivering abrasive wheels course and also assessing the knowledge and skills of the learners. There is also patient handling instructor course with the purpose to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver the patient handling course to the candidates.

This course content consists of patient handling risk assessment, patient handling principles and techniques, planning, designing and delivery of patient handling training course. The course objective is to explain the candidates about the patient handling risk assessment, define a range of control methods to reduce injury associated with patient handling, appropriate patient handling methods, main principles of manual handling in patient handling skills, analyzing the learners patient handling techniques and also delivery effective instructions in practically managing the patient handling techniques etc that come very much handy during any injury or accident at the work place.

The release of the new energy monitoring system, eTactica, will soon be showcased at the Energy Management Exhibition (EMEX) in London, set to take place on November 16-17. The eTactica solution uses advanced technology and software to provide companies seeking to track and streamline their energy consumption with branch level monitoring, which achieves a new level of specificity for an electricity monitoring system.

The development of the eTactica solution began ten years ago, when the founder asked the question, “How can I monitor my clients’ electrical systems well enough to help them improve their efficiency, save energy, and prevent failures?” At the time, the available technology did not provide businesses with a satisfactory level of precision to aid them in truly understanding how they consumed energy. This became the starting point for eTactica, which focused on designing branch level monitoring, in addition to other metering devices, the Gateway and cutting edge software. The product was the comprehensive energy monitoring system that today serves retail stores, airports, restaurants, and many other locations.

At EMEX 2016, eTactica will introduce the Energy Monitoring Starter Kit, a simple and effective package with all the necessary tools to experience the eTactica energy monitoring system in any facility, in any industry. The Starter Kit comes with free access to eTactica software, and includes such electricity monitoring devices as the Power Meter (EM), Gateway (EG), Current Bar (EB-206), three pieces of Split Core CTs, and premade Modbus Cables and Power Supply. Full documentation and an installation manual are also included.

In today’s climate of heightened environmental regulations, increased demand for corporate social responsibility, and increased need for energy efficiency, businesses can look to eTactica’s innovative products, which have the flexibility to meet the demands of every sector, to aid them in aligning with the energy monitoring agenda.

Contact:
Guðmundur Már Ketilsson
Business Developement Manager
eTactica
gmk@etactica.com

Using a fancy stitch with Mini Jute Bags to make a sewing project that is unique is not only good but a perfect choice. Nothing can be as comparable as creating several pieces for your home to serve as a gift item for your friend and family.
The thickness of the Plain Jute Bags increases as a thin layer of cotton wadding is used to produce a very nice decorative effect. Decorate the bag with either a French knot or a nice attractive bead to produce a nice sewing project to be proud of. Although using fancy stitches may take a lot of time, but the results is something to be admired with natural fragrance oils.

Examples of fancy stitches that make a drawstring bag unique.

– Twisted running stitch: List out the line of design with the running stitches, and with a thread go through and under the stitch, using a needle not sharp, but not through a fabric, to get a style like a twisted cord material.
– French knot: bring the needle up from the wrong side, wrap the thread over around the needle once or more times, and put the needle close to point where it out from, keeping thread tight to avoiding it producing a looping effect. Fill in spaces to make centers of flower. Otherwise quilting in the cross stitching.
– Magic chain is made like in form of a chain with two different threads in a needle. Keep a color to left holding the thread under the thumb; make a switch with other color. Bring the second color to the left or the next stitch and hold it under the thumb. Maintaining the flow. Stitches made of chain are in alternating colors with Warli Paintings.
– Couching: This entails sewing on a thread for decoration with Natural Incense powder. Tighten a heavy thread on the other side, leave the other side loose. With a second thread, attach it in a place at constant intervals with small stitches. This is used to outline the edge.
– Chain stitch: Bring the thread out form the other side, put the needle at the same point and take a stitch, holding the loop of cord with the left thumb. To produce an entirely different effect, whip the chains over with different color. This is mostly applied in a line especially on peasant specie of clothes.
The samples of fancy stitches above are only a few ideas of how fancy stitching can make your sewing work unique, outstanding and admirable with Small Jute Bags.

Gifting styles, bags and wraps are constantly redefined with people turning more and more creative in their gift exchanging gestures. Carrier Bag Hut has added a new range to their already eccentric collection of packaging solutions on December 1, 2016, i.e. Gift Boxes. This is the best of their gift bagging range until now. The organisation is seeing this addition to be attracting more business from retail units, who have in past enquired and in many instances requested for customising these boxes for them. Carrier Bag Hut is now able to address and honour such enquiries in near real time. They have built the capacity with their suppliers from all over the globe and are able to address requests from all High Street Retailers. After hiring some designers with considerable experience from top-notch designing institutes and testing a sample batch of this range which includes small to large gift boxes with lids, Carrier Bag Hut now seems confident launching the new range.

So far Carrier Bag Hut is known for their robust quality, impeccable neatness and flawless design amongst their customers. Most of the customers and clients of this organisation are associated with them for a considerable time and thus the company’s approach to launching the new range post perfection and not blindly following the competition seem legitimate. In the current scenario, companies launch new products more for the competition than customers. This approach has lead to a serious decline in the loyalty amongst consumers, as the user keeps juggling between the brands for a better quality but unfortunately quality does not look to be a parameter anymore for competition.

In such circumstances, Carrier Bag Hut’s concern for quality has not only helped the organisation in gaining loyalty from their customers but also in enhancing their brand value.

About the Gift Boxes
The newest addition to the already exquisite range of packaging supplies is launched in multiple styles, design, colours and sizes. The gift boxes are launched in three types i.e. Matt, Gloss and Kraft. Matt and Gloss are further bifurcated into three types which are square, rectangle 1 piece and rectangle 2 pieces. The Matt and Gloss finish is given with the help of thermal lamination. The lamination film used by production team is 26 microns in thickness. The boxes are elegant as well as sturdy in nature. A cardboard of 300 GSM is used as the base sheet for these pieces. Designers of the organisation have used offset printing method to get the particular tint and perfection their clients are accustomed to by now.

Maximizer Services, a leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for 30 years, released Maximizer CRM Wealth Manager 2017, a CRM solution tailor-made for financial advisors and wealth managers providing a full service offering to their clients, from financial, tax and estate planning through to insurance.
Since its introduction to the market, Maximizer CRM Wealth Manager has been first and foremost a CRM solution built by advisors for advisors. The new release reinforces that vision by evolving to meet the ever-changing expectations of Financial Services clients.

“In addition to staying onside of new disclosure and reporting requirements mandated by CRM2, advisors are expected to manage a client’s full range of financial needs, from investments to retirement planning and more,” comments Maximizer President Vivek Thomas. “To help advisors and their support teams efficiently manage and grow their accounts, financial services relationship management software needs to go way beyond storing basic client information, like name and contact details, to capture detailed information on all aspects of an advisor’s offering.”
Maximizer CRM Wealth Manager 2017 allows advisors to capture all data points on Know Your Client (KYC), Personal Information, Informed Consent and other commonly used forms within each client’s record, and manage portfolios made up of multiple financial services products – from GICs, Mutual and Seg Funds through to RRSPs and life insurance. The 2017 release uses hundreds of preconfigured industry specific fields, over 30 best practices business processes, predefined segmentation searches, industry-specific action plans and enhanced dashboards to help Advisors effectively manage their book of business.

The fully integrated platform streamlines all aspects of an advisor’s day-to-day business, from contact and household management, client service and industry specific action plans, to auditing and reporting. Seamless integration with commonly used applications like Outlook and Word, cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment options, an expanded API infrastructure, tiered pricing, user-friendly interface and secure data storage in a Tier IV Canadian data center ensures Maximizer CRM Wealth Manager remains the CRM of choice for advisors.
“The 2017 release broadens our functionality to match the full practice service offering of top performing financial advisors and boosts their day-to-day productivity,” said Director of Wealth Management, John Easton. “We’re proud to provide an advisor-designed, compliance-focused CRM solution that tackles the unique challenges faced by this industry,” notes Easton.

About Maximizer
Since 1987 Maximizer has been fueling the growth of businesses around the world. Our CRM solutions come fully loaded with the core Sales, Marketing and Service functionality companies need to optimize sales productivity, accelerate marketing and improve customer service. With flexible on-premise and cloud deployment options, tailored-to-fit flexibility, state-of-the-art security infrastructure, industry-specific editions and anywhere/anytime mobile access, Maximizer is the affordable CRM solution of choice. From offices in North America, EMEA and AsiaPac, and a worldwide network of certified business partners, Maximizer has shipped over one million licenses to more than 150,000 customers worldwide.

Munich Re, a globally prominent reinsurance company, has been working with Computacenter since 2015 to plan and implement a “fully managed workplace.” This is one perspective on the global trend of modernisation through digitisation that is occurring in businesses and organisations worldwide, and is based on a transition away from the outdated make-or-buy strategy towards a new approach of bi-model IT. A managed workplace is the end game of the digitisation process and Munich Re is working to transform its workplace infrastructure to allow for greater mobility across all areas. It is this reimagining that will set it up as a next generation workplace.

Dr. Dirk Heiss, Global Infrastructure Services Office for Munich Re, explains the process of establishing a new delivery model within a framework that places responsibility for continued development, operation, and support of the workplace onto a service provider. Dr. Heiss states, “Our primary goal in the transformation and management of workplaces is to increase end-user satisfaction in the course of holistic optimisation. This can only be achieved if we hand the business requirements over to a partner who assumes end-to-end responsibility instead of simply acting as an extended workbench for Munich Re.” In conceptualising the new delivery model, three primary components were identified as being big data and analytics, collaboration, and bi-modal IT, all of which are integral to workplace modernisation.

Computacenter’s approach to optimising the work environment through digital tools places strategic focus on end-user satisfaction. Indeed, this is the cornerstone idea behind the people-based digitisation strategy Digital Me, which is built to support both experts and clients through provisions of back-end functions of all types. Dr. Heiss says of Munich Re’s collaboration with Computacenter, “As a service provider, Computacenter has a very good understanding of role-based equipment and operation for employees and, in Digital Me, has also developed a strategy for practically implementing such approaches.”

Learn more about Digital Me!

Contact:
Octopus Group
computacenter@weareoctopusgroup.net

London, UK, 5 January 2017 – As one of the world´s most prestigious car clubs, the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts´ Club (RREC) has thousands of devoted members around the globe. Established in 1957, the club is celebrating its diamond jubilee over the coming year and, to mark this milestone, it launched a new publication entitled A Legacy of Luxury – Celebrating the RREC´s Diamond Jubilee at the royal residence of Kensington Palace in London.

Produced by leading London publisher St. James´s House and written by an editorial team of experts, aficionados and tastemakers, the beautifully designed, 444-page handback spotlights Rolls Royce motor cars past and present, and delves into the finer things in life. Richard Freed, Director of publishing at St. James´s House, said: „What better way to launch this wonderful book than with a celebration of the finer things in life? “

On those lines, Royal Eiderdown is profiled in a two-page piece on the luxury, pedigree and heritage of Royal Eiderdown. A tradition for over 500 years, with the first documented exchange of an eiderdown duvet from Skarð, West-Iceland, in 1455AD. It is with this heritage Royal Eiderdown builds upon with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence creating higher standards for our customers. Royal Eiderdown duvets only came into being as a luxury brand in 2014, so the lucky few who manage to order a cloud-like duvet are only now catching up on the centuries-old secret to a delicious night´s sleep.

Workpieces of a special end form geometry are in demand again and again. Whether for the initial production or repeated precision: Ensuring exact parameters is necessary for an efficient implementation. Thus, the solution finders of transfluid developed a solution with automatic tool detection for tube forming. Hence, the new axial tube forming machine t form REB 645 allows for tube end forming with fast tool changes for complex geometries and extreme degrees of forming.

From the barcode to the better result
The starting point is a barcode scanning system. Using this system, the operation data of a tube with individual barcode can be easily read – for an end forming for example. For this purpose, all tools of the tube forming machine, which is equipped with 6 forming stations, have sensors (RFID). This ensures that the right programme and the appropriate tools are available. If the automatic inspection unit detects a wrong tool, the operating panel with data memory displays this information immediately. Here, the identification for the correct tool for the change is indicated as well. Using the convenient quick-connecting system of the transfluid solution with fork for fixing and locking bolt for securing the mount, the machine operator can directly change the tool and precisely perform the tube end forming afterwards.

Certainly flexible and reliable
The REB 645 allows the axial forming of tubes with diameters from 6 to 45 mm. By means of a servomotor, the tool sequence is positioned horizontally and vertically. In addition, rolling stations for specific forming processes can be integrated. Upon request, the tube forming machine can be equipped with electric or hydraulic numeric drives. In case of extremely short cycle times, these forming procedures can also be carried out gradually in transfer systems. With the new tube forming machine, transfluid ensures even more reliable processes and more flexibility for individual requirements.

Best Buy Kitchens (bestbuykitchens.co.uk), UK’s premier supplier of stylish and affordable kitchens, is delighted to present their wide range of real wood kitchen offerings.

Real Wood Kitchens provide a classic feel to any home, which is why it’s on the list of popular styles for homeowners. In addition, real wood adds a warm ambience to a kitchen space, and makes the whole room inviting and cosy for cooking.

Best Buy Kitchens offers three types of real wood kitchen products, they are the Malham Painted Collection, Malham Painted Ivory and Malham Natural Oak. Each kitchen is available in cashmere, coco bolo and mussel colours.

To give clients an idea on how much each Real Wood Kitchen costs, the Malham Natural Oak, Malham Painted Ivory, and Malham Painted Collection are priced at £104.00, £105.00, and £106.00, respectively. Best Buy Kitchens reserves the right to modify or alter the prices of their products. They are subject to change without prior notice.

Several customers have already expressed their satisfaction with Best Buy Kitchen’s products. According to Isaac Young, “My guests always compliment my stunning kitchen and I have Best Buy Kitchens to thank for that”.

Aside from real wood kitchens, the company also offers budget kitchens, handleless kitchens, high gloss kitchens, shaker kitchens, and super matt kitchens. Clients can also purchase kitchen finishing items like worktops, sinks and taps, and appliances from the company’s website.

Best Buy Kitchens also offers free consultation for clients through the hotline + 0123 456 789. All queries are accommodated by the company’s expert advisors. Whether clients are looking for the right style for an awkwardly shaped kitchen or help in making a purchase, these advisors are happy to share their expertise.

There are many ways for you to enjoy the new year. It’s a fine chance for you to improve your image by looking better, perhaps. Some women go through rigorous fitness regimes just to make this happen, but what better way to look good now than with good clothes? Whether you’re looking for a prom dress uk or a wedding dress 2017, here are some tips for you:

Examine your wardrobe

As the year starts, it’s good to have a deep evaluation of your wardrobe. Which pieces do you think really make you stand out the best? Which ones do you think you’ve overworn? Try to get rid of pieces which you think you’re not likely to wear again and give them to charity or put them in the box. Your main wardrobe should only hold clothes and dresses you’re likely to wear everyday for work, during the weekends, and a few special pieces for weddings and other formal events.

Some clothes are worth investing in

A little black dress, a white one that shows off your figure on a cocktail event during the summer, or a floral piece that could be your go-to for elegant but casual get-togethers with high school friends could be worth the extra dollars. However, look into their material and their style. How many uses will the fabric last you? Is the style timeless enough to wear through the years or is it too trendy and year- or season- specific? Is the cut right for your body type? These things matter while you’re looking into what to throw out and what to keep.

Are there classic pieces you still don’t have?

While fashion sometimes takes the backseat when you’re on a budget, it sometimes pays to purchase classic pieces while they are on sale. While men in their 30s often need black shoes and at least two decent suits, depending on their lifestyle, women also need these classic pieces. In fact, owning classic and simple pieces which one can accessorize with later on to wear differently can help you save money. It’s better than purchasing a variation of black or neutral dresses which are trendy during the season but tacky a few months after that.

Are you true to your body type?

An outfit can look differently on different women. There are very few clothes that look good on all types of body shapes. Are you being true to your own body shape? While looking through your wardrobe, it is best to get rid of pieces that do not improve the way you look. Remember, the way you clothe yourself can have serious implications on your self-esteem, to it is always good to look your best. When shopping for clothes, it will also be advantageous to know which cuts generally work best for your body shape. You might also want to be more mindful about your size especially when you are shopping online.

Invest in good fabrics

Know where to get pieces with good fabrics. Breathable but thick fabrics can withstand the test of time. You will be able to use these high-quality dresses for years as long as you know how to properly take care of them. Purchase from credible online shops which practice stringent quality control. Some of them even sell elegant and timeless wedding dresses.

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• 58% of UK startups report they have no women in c-level positions
• Mums in Technology and Silicon Valley Bank take over Odeon Covent Garden for a free screening of Hidden Figures in celebration of International Women’s Day

Mums in Technology and Silicon Valley Bank are hosting a free screening of the film ‘Hidden Figures’ set to take place Saturday 11th March, 2017 at the Odeon Cinema, Covent Garden.

The event celebrates International Women’s Day (8th March) and will be attended by women and men working hard to improve diversity in tech.

The film comes just as fresh data is released about the lack of diversity in tech. It is well-known that women are underrepresented on startup boards and in the executive suite. For all the work being done to change this ratio, survey respondents report there is no progress in the aggregate. Leading into 2017, 70% of UK startups report having no women on their boards, and more than half (58%) have no women in executive positions.

Hidden Figures is based on an incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Mums in Technology’s Founder, June Angelides, said “ If a film like this had come out when I was a lot younger, perhaps I would have been braver to carry on with chemistry and physics at secondary school and not listened to my teacher who suggested I switch to the arts”.

Erin Platts, Head of Commercial Banking at Silicon Valley Bank, added: “There is still much to do to address diversity in tech, notably gender diversity. Whilst it’s tough to see slow progress, achieving balance starts with great education and encouraging young people of all genders and backgrounds into STEM. Our goal at Silicon Valley Bank is to work at a grassroots level to get kids coding, mums into tech and minority groups given all the same opportunities.”

This free screening of the movie is aimed to encourage more women into tech and inspire young girls in reaching their goals and believing in the impossible.

Glass Act knows that winter weather can have a huge impact on homes and just because there is no visible damage now doesn’t mean that there is no damage that may come to light at a later date. This is the ideal time of year for homeowners to have their property reviewed to ensure that their property is in good condition, and this includes their windows. Window frames and glass may have been compromised due to high winds, rain, sleet and snow over winter and there may be issues that arise in the coming weeks and months.

A home owner should be proactive in caring for their windows but there may be times when a property owner has to react to issues. If a window breaks or cracks, the sooner it is repaired or replaced, the better. Anyone looking for the best standard of glass repair High Wycombe has to offer should contact Glass Act. This is a local firm with considerable experience and expertise in dealing with broken or damaged windows.

Of course, there will sometimes be glass or glazing damage that has to be rectified immediately. If a broken window compromises safety or security, there is no time to waste when it comes to securing the premises and resolving the issue. For the most reliable emergency glass repair High Wycombe has ever known, get in touch with Glass Act. As a local firm serving the High Wycombe community, technicians can be present at short notice, helping to resolve matters in a fast and efficient manner.

Taking care of glass and glazing is essential when it comes to maintaining the condition of a property, and there is a great deal to be said for calling on specialist support. Anyone looking for the best standard of glass and glazing repair services in High Wycombe, including emergency repair services, should get in touch with Glass Act.