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Sharp’s range of BIG PAD interactive screens are deigned to provide smooth and effortless communication in a wide range of contexts. From meeting rooms and board rooms through to classrooms and training centres, the Sharp BIG PAD range of products change the way you communicate.
There are 10 BIG PAD devices in Sharp’s range of interactive displays ranging from a modest 40” right through to 80”. Four are specifically designed for the education market, with six aimed at businesses.
The PN-60SC5, PN-65SC1, PN-70SC5 and PN-80SC5 are 60”, 65”, 70” and 80” interactive touch screen devices, developed to meet the bespoke needs of the classroom. These BIG PADs are the ideal device for ultimate collaboration, allowing up to 4 students to work together on tasks.
Sharp has a range of 6 interactive displays designed to meet the needs of busy office spaces, ranging from 40” up to 80” in dimension.
Recognising up-to 10 points of contact, the Sharp BIG PAD devices enable up to 4 people to write on the surface of the screen at the same time using either their fingers or a Sharp Touch Pen. The simultaneous touch ability allows participants to take an active role in meetings, lessons and brain-storming sessions. Discussions become engaging and meetings become open platforms for interaction.
Sharp BIG PADs have their own pen software, simply called Sharp Pen Software, which allows users to write on the board just like they were writing on a piece of paper. Each pen comes with its own software, providing easy access to pen settings and functions. Even when all 4 users are collaborating, they each have their own menu to change colour and line thickness, to ensure that their individual annotations and ideas are clear.
The pen is so smooth, it is just like writing on paper. There is a pressure sensor at the tip of the pen, so the harder you press, the thicker the line produced. The Infra-Red technology behind the board also enables effortless, uninterrupted flow, with no need for the dreaded calibration.
The BIG PAD has handwriting recognition, so when users write quick annotations on the board, it can be converted into OCR text, making legible and accurate minutes for any meeting.
The Sharp BIG PAD has two front mounted speakers, at 10W each. The speakers are mounted to the front of the screen delivering clear sound in even the biggest meeting rooms.
Using Sharp Integrated Office, documents and images scanned from a colour Sharp MFP can be imported directly to the BIG PAD, so documents that are not saved on the network can be annotated in a meeting, quickly and efficiently. Additionally, any annotations or notes created on the board can be printed directly to an MPF or saved directly to a PC.
Up to 50 devices can be connected wirelessly to the Sharp BIG PAD. This allows the sharing of onscreen content, the transferring of files, interactive onscreen writing and drawing, as well as the remote control of the BIG PAD from a mobile device. Users are able to capture onscreen images and save them on their mobile devices, to make individual annotated memos.
Additionally, up to 3 BIG PAD devices can be connected via Sharp Display Connect, creating an extra-long interactive screen ideal for lecture theatres and large training centres.
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You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about cyber attacks but how worried should you really be? Well, very, because cyber criminals are getting smarter. We have good news to share about how you can protect your business
Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business.
Why?
Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain access to your sensitive business data, financial information, or even gain control of your entire system.
Cyber criminals use automated tools to guess passwords, allowing them to try out millions of combinations in seconds. So, if you’re using something like “Password123” or “CompanyName2025”, you’re practically handing them the keys to your business.
A compromised password can lead to big issues, such as:
• Data breaches
• Financial losses
• Identity theft
• Reputation damage
But how do you create strong passwords without driving yourself (and your team) mad?
Think of your password like a secret recipe, where only you should know the ingredients. It should:
• Be at least 14 characters long (the longer, the better)
• Include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Contain a few numbers and symbols (like @, $, %, or &)
• Not contain any common words or easily guessable information (like birthdays, names, or the word “password”)
Instead of using a single word, you could try a passphrase – a short, random sentence that only you would understand. For example, instead of “Sailing2025”, try something like “Coffee&CloudsAreGreat9!”. This is much harder to crack, yet still easy to remember.
You should also steer clear of these common mistakes:
• Using personal info (your name, birthday, business name, etc.)
• Reusing the same passwords across multiple accounts
• Using simple sequences (“123456” or “abcdef”)
• Storing passwords in an easily accessible place (like a sticky note on your desk)
If remembering unique passwords for every account sounds impossible, there is another option: Password managers. These generate strong passwords, store them securely and autofill them for you.
With a password manager, you only need to remember one strong master password for the manager app itself. The rest are encrypted and stored safely, reducing the risk of data breaches.
Even the strongest password isn’t foolproof, which is why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is also important. MFA requires a second form of verification, like a one-time code sent to your phone or generated from an authentication app.
If you have employees accessing your business systems, it’s a good idea to have a password policy in place to explain your rules and why they’re important. This should include:
• Unique passwords for each system and account
• Regular security training on password best practices
• Business-wide use of MFA for critical systems
• Scanning for compromised passwords regularly
By making password security a priority, you can reduce the chances of a cyber attack creating a nightmare for your business.
And if you need help making your business more secure, get in touch.
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