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Kuits retains top tier Chambers High Net Worth ranking

Awards

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

Kuits retains top tier Chambers High Net Worth ranking

Commercial law firm Kuits has retained its Band 1 ranking in new listings released by legal directory Chambers & Partners.

Covering private wealth management work and related specialisms, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide features in-depth analysis of the leading lawyers and law firms in the sector.

Kuits’ tax and estate planning team is highlighted as being ‘technically sound, commercially aware and proactive’.

Partner Graham Wood maintained his status as a notable practitioner and is praised for providing ‘speedy, excellent service’ whilst being ‘innovative with ideas, and transparent’, while fellow partner Paul Bricknell, listed again this year, is described as a ‘very commercially aware’ lawyer who ‘looks for solutions for the client’s benefit.’

Independent law firm Kuits remains in Band 1 alongside national practices Addleshaw Goddard and Mills & Reeve.

Robert Levy, executive partner for Kuits, said: “To have once again been ranked in the top tier for this year’s Chambers High Net Worth Guide is something the firm is extremely proud of.

“It is a worthy accolade for the team to have been recognised in amongst national firms as one of the leading practices in the North West for their knowledge and expertise in advising high net worth clients and giving trusted, commercial advice.”

Dept Names Jake Welsh its New Executive Creative Director

Appointments

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05/08/2020

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Dept Names Jake Welsh its New Executive Creative Director

Dept, a leading international digital agency, has announced the appointment of Jake Welsh to the position of Executive Creative Director in the UK. Welsh is responsible for driving the agency’s creative excellence.

The agency is establishing itself as a full-service digital agency equally weighted across technology, data and creativity. Through agency acquisitions, Dept continuously expands its services and capabilities with experts in emerging fields, which is how Jake Welsh originally joined Dept in 2019.

Welsh founded e3creative and oversaw the Manchester experience design agency as managing director for ten years prior to merging with Dept. “Jake brings a fresh perspective on redefining brand and consumer experiences,” said Brian Robinson, Managing Director of Dept in the UK.

“Creativity is a pillar of digital transformation. When innovation is sparked it can trigger sudden or incremental change in a business model which, in turn, streamlines efficiency and unleashes new opportunities. Underpinning creativity with technical implementation has the power to change the face of business.”

From UX to branding, digital design to motion video, the creative spectrum at Dept is wide and influenced by Welsh. He drives the agency’s quality of creative, through mentoring the team and encouraging a mentality to push the envelope with every brief.

In his new role, Welsh will be the key spokesperson for Dept in the creative industry. “Behind the curtain, Dept has been creating groundbreaking products. We’ve been very humble about our achievements and, as the agency collaborates with more leading brands, we’re starting to gain a reputation,” said Jake Welsh, Executive Creative Director at Dept.

“It’s time for Dept to share its perspective and become more widely known in the creative industry. I’ll be looking to strengthen our partnerships with award bodies such as Cannes Lions, as well as connecting with education, industry and the corporate community to inspire the future digital, technology and creative sector.”

Jake Welsh was a keynote speaker at the 2020 Digital City Festival delivering a talk on Redefining Creativity for the Digital Consumer. He has also written a free-to-download e-book entitled: The Secrets Behind Consumer Demand and led a live discussion on the topic, here.

Dept works with brands from across various industries, including O2, Ascot, Triumph Motorcycles, Formula-E and London Marathon. It specialises in accelerating its clients digital business, through the merging of technology, data and creativity.

Manchester firm expands with acquisition and team appointments

Appointments

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05/08/2020

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Manchester firm expands with acquisition and team appointments

Manchester mental health organisation, TalkOut Group, has expanded its business with several team appointments and the acquisition of VR company, VR Simulation Systems.

Founded by Jill Mead in 2019, TalkOut was created to tackle mental health stigma in the workplace through training and education.

This latest move sees the business expand to form TalkOut Group – a revolutionary network of mental health services designed to help businesses navigate new ways of working and support internal engagement following the disruptive coronavirus outbreak.

Thanks to the acquisition, TalkOut Group will now be able to offer workplaces across the country access to the best employee mental health support using the latest technology, in addition to its existing training and consultancy services.

As well as a new VR offering enabling employees to better understand and manage mental health through simulated environments, TalkOut Group has launched an app to help businesses connect and engage with teams as the nation adjusts to home working.

Rigorously tested for 18 months, and developed to work globally, the app helps businesses encourage collaboration, boost engagement, break down silos and provide crucial mental health support and counselling through a specialist chat function.

TalkOut Group has also grown its team with several new appointments. Tim Luft joins as chief technology officer to oversee the VR side of the business; Dan Rowe has been appointed to head up the group’s new MenTalk2 division; and Leanne Stant has been brought on as head of client relationships.

Jill Mead, founder and CEO of TalkOut Group, says: “The growth and success of the TalkOut business demonstrates that there is clearly a demand for better mental health provision in workplaces. And while this is a step in the right direction, there is still so much work to be done.

“With remote working – which can lead to isolation and anxiety – now commonplace in businesses across the globe, cultivating a connected, open, and collaborative workplace culture is no longer just a nice-to-have. It is an absolute necessity.

“Now more than ever, businesses are faced with both emotional and physical barriers that will impact on their success. Recognising the importance of boosting engagement, unlocking silos and accepting that we need to change how we communicate with our employees, will be key to thriving in this new working environment.”

Kara completes £1m investment in new doughball production plant

Investment

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

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Kara completes £1m investment in new doughball production plant

Kara, the foodservice arm of Finsbury Food Group, has invested over £1m in new production plant at its Manchester site. The major investment will directly enhance production efficiency and help improve the bakery’s capabilities and efficiencies.

The plant investment has gone towards the installation of a new doughball plant and freezer capability. This includes a brand new freezer, feeding system, product conveyors, check weigher, new metal detector and hand-packing station. Structural improvements have also been made to the building fabric including a replacement of the floor area and installation of energy efficient LED lighting.

This multi-million pound investment will deliver numerous benefits to the site; most significantly, it is anticipated that the new plant will increase capacity by 30%. Alongside the increased manufacturing capability, it is also predicted that less downtime and product wastage will be incurred.

Jon Cooper, Business Unit Director at Finsbury Food Group, commented:
“With much of Kara’s customer base closing during the lockdown the past few months have been a challenging period both for Kara and the Finsbury Food Group. It did, however, provide us with the perfect time to completely install and commission the new plant. This new installation protects and significantly increases our manufacturing capacity and importantly brings about less manual handling. We have already seen improved product quality and consistency.

“This investment has come at an important time. Doughballs have been identified as an increasingly important range within our product portfolio. We know that many foodservice operators and wholesalers are looking at menu shrinkage and switching to ingredients that offer multi-use. Our doughballs are sufficiently versatile to be used across all day parts and in a cross-section of dishes and cuisine types.
“The new Kara website suggests numerous ways that doughballs can be used alongside the traditional pizza base including the likes of garlic doughballs, cinnamon rolls, flatbreads, international dishes like Turkish Pide and even a Chocolate S’mores for dessert menus.”

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LIFESTYLE VENUE TO OPEN AT CIRCLE SQUARE

Property

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

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FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LIFESTYLE VENUE TO OPEN AT CIRCLE SQUARE

BeSixth, the music events and entertainment specialists known for the Pickle Factory and Oval Space in East London, have kickstarted plans to bring a first-of-its-kind community lifestyle venue to one of Manchester’s newest neighbourhoods.

Canvas Manchester will bring live music, events and entertainment to the heart of Circle Square, as well as providing space for the community to socialise, meet, work, eat and drink across the venue’s three distinctive areas – Canvas Kitchen, Canvas Club and Canvas Events.

The Canvas Kitchen is a 100-seat ground-floor restaurant that will be open to the public from 7am to up to 4am, seven days a week, whereas the Canvas Club lounge is a unique and affordable take on the private members club that will offer a premium day and night experience for the community at Circle Square. This will be complemented by a programme of Canvas Events, hosted in the subterranean 400-capacity live music and events space, that will focus on health and wellbeing sessions, social activism, networking and workshops, alongside the bi-weekly club and gig programme.

Led by a highly-experienced team, who collectively have launched or operated venues including the Hammersmith Apollo, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Brixton Academy, G-A-Y Manchester and the Ritz Manchester, the move signal’s confidence in the breadth and diversity of Manchester’s live music and cultural scene. With the North West already recognised as the second most popular region for music tourists in the UK – attracting more than 1.3 million gig goers in 2019 according to the latest Music By Num8ers report* – and recent research** suggesting Greater Manchester is second only to London for live entertainment, the city was the natural choice for BeSixth as it makes its first foray outside of the capital.

Located at the heart of Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor, Circle Square – a joint venture between Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group – is a thriving new neighbourhood for the city’s entrepreneurial, academic and creative communities. Once complete, it will boast over 1,700 new homes, 1.2 million sq ft of workspace and over 100,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space, including a variety of boutique retailers, restaurants, bars and pavement cafes, all centred around Symphony Park, Manchester’s largest and newest city centre park, making it the ideal home for Canvas Manchester.

Dean James, Chairman of BeSixth, said: “With Canvas Manchester we want to introduce a brand new lifestyle concept that will bring people together and offer something new and exciting to those living and working in the city. I think people in Manchester understand that we are going to get through this pandemic, we’re going to get back on our feet and the city is going to get back on its feet. With its people, a rich and diverse cultural scene, Manchester was always going to be the first city we said yes to when we decided to invest outside of London but we didn’t think we would find anything like the site at Circle Square.”

Gavin Aldrich, CEO at BeSixth, added: “We’ll be in the heart of a thriving, city centre neighbourhood that brings together people from all walks of life – be it students, shoppers, business owners or academics – and it’s this community that makes us confident Circle Square will be the perfect destination to launch Canvas Manchester.”

Tom Renn, Managing Director, Bruntwood SciTech – Manchester, said: “Our ambition for Circle Square was always to create a destination – a place that would bring people together morning, day and night and a place that would become part of the fabric of the city. Somewhere tourists and innovators would see as a must-visit when coming to Manchester.

“With a cluster of over 40 digital and tech businesses, an incredible collection of indie retail and social dining operators at Hatch and with Manchester’s newest outdoor event space ‘Symphony Park’, we are starting to see the neighbourhood develop at a pace never seen before in a new neighbourhood in Manchester.

“Canvas Manchester is another step change for Circle Square. The commitment from BeSixth to move this forward is both a nod to Manchester’s rich history and is a sign of confidence in our city’s future cultural scene. The live music industry has understandably suffered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but where better to drive its resurgence than in the ‘City that thinks a table is for dancing on’?”

The venue, which is subject to planning permission, will take 8,800 sq ft across the ground and basement floors at No. 1 Circle Square and it is set to open in 2021.

Manchester UK tech firm delivers major IT system upgrade to Stena Drilling’s fleet with IBM’s Maximo software

Tech

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

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Manchester UK tech firm delivers major IT system upgrade to Stena Drilling’s fleet with IBM’s Maximo software

MANCHESTER UK headquartered tech firm SRO Solutions has completed a 14-month high value contract to replace the asset management software system on six vessels operated by Stena Drilling.

SRO won the deal with Stena Drilling to replace its existing asset management system with IBM’s Maximo software (see notes to editors 1). The highly specialised upgrade was delivered on time and to budget by a team of six engineers from SRO who also delivered training on the fleet in the Canary Islands, Israel, Guyana and Scapa Flow in Scotland.

SRO operations director Andrew Carrie led the project which is the 20th major asset management system upgrade SRO has undertaken, using IBM’s Maximo software in the maritime sector in the last 10 years. He said the project took place on four drill ships and two semi-submersible vessels and involved consolidating vast amounts of data from Stena Drilling’s onshore headquarters in Aberdeen and its fleet into one single platform. This included 7500 unique pieces of equipment on each vessel and 1.2million historical work orders.

“This was a very demanding, sensitive project which drew on all SRO’s expertise to ensure a smooth transition of data systems, from each ship and the headquarters, to the single Maximo platform,” he said. “This was important as under the old asset management system the HQ and the ships were not fully integrated or tied into each other. We worked hand in hand with the highly professional and knowledgeable Stena team as all parties knew the importance of the project and this partnership approach was key to the success of the project. We based our 14 month project on the Agile principles set by the Association of Project Managers which gave a very clear and consistent timeline and cost roadmap. This approach gave reassurance to Stena as it recognised it had to undergo a full IT infrastructure upgrade but was aware that the process was high risk with the danger of cost and time overruns as well as disruption to data. We were able to prevent all this with the Agile approach drawn from SRO’s wide experience of upgrades. Stena recognised the switch to IBM’s Maximo was absolutely necessary for all the operational and cost benefits it could offer.”

Andrew said Maximo now acts as one of the core pieces of software underpinning Stena Drilling’s IT operations.

“It is really exciting, after all the effort over the last year, to see Maximo now in place working its magic for Stena after it took a leap of faith to invest in SRO and IBM,” he said. “All the equipment and spares across the six vessels are now properly documented and monitored with the same codes, whereas before each ship had different codes for the same equipment which made maintenance and purchasing decisions very inefficient. Now Maximo enables proactive equipment maintenance preventing expensive and disruptive breakdowns while procurement can plan with greater efficiency, understanding what spares can be shared between ships saving unnecessary purchases. The purchasing process is now massively streamlined so when equipment does need to be bought it can be done in bulk from a single vendor for all the ships bringing down costs. When you consider that ships like those in the Stena fleet spend millions every year on equipment it is vital to ensure costs are controlled which Maximo does. In addition, Maximo provides live foreign exchange rates ensuring Stena has the option to use the currency with the strongest buying power.”

Andrew said a big benefit of Maximo is its ease of use compared with other asset management systems which can be cumbersome and rigid and it automatically roots out data conflicts.

“The beauty of Maximo is that it is the most advanced and heavily invested in enterprise asset management software in the world which makes it highly sophisticated as it is constantly updated,” he said. “This means it can work and talk to new IT systems and software very easily where a lot of older computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) struggle with digital integration as their functionality is too rigid causing a massive headache. This is very important for the likes of the classification society surveys which expect increasing levels of IT system functionality to ensure ships are fully compliant with standards.”

“Another key benefit for Stena is that by using SRO we have our own data replication engine. This is designed specifically for the maritime and offshore industry and automatically syncs all the Maximo data when Maximo is offline such as when it is at sea. Maximo itself only works online but through our system we can sync data on a planned schedule offline reducing overload on bandwidth when Maximo gets back online. As a result of having this unique data replication engine SRO is the leading provider of IBM’s Maximo software in the maritime and offshore sectors. No other Maximo provider can offer this service.”

Kagool secures £6m investment from BGF

Investment

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

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BGF has invested £6m in Kagool, the industry-leading digital agency and Sitecore specialist, to support its organic and acquisitive growth strategy.

With offices in Cardiff, Manchester and London, Kagool’s growing workforce of more than 70 digital experts has delivered a revenue increase of over 50% in the past three years. Beyond its core offering of design and build leveraging the Sitecore Experience Platform, Kagool offers extensive services across Customer Experience (CX), digital strategy, search marketing, CRO and more.
Kagool has grown organically under the management of founder Chris Short, who established the business in 1999 and stepped back from his role as CEO to chairman in 2016. Through the leadership of Dan Berry, who joined the business in 2012 and became CEO in 2016, Kagool has since been recognised as an E-consultancy Top 100 Digital Agency and a Sitecore Platinum Partner, whilst also becoming an employer of choice with best companies™ and Investors in People Gold certification.
Kagool is now embarking on an ambitious growth journey, continuing the momentum of success that has been achieved over recent years. This will include exploring strategic acquisition opportunities with the support of BGF’s financial backing and its M&A experience in the IT software and services industry.
BGF has recently announced the exits of web hosting company Miss Group, following a highly successful buy and build strategy, and Vsyiion Group, an IT services company. During BGF’s investment tenure, these companies generated a 340 percent and 100 percent increase in EBITDA respectively.
As part of the investment, Sally Tilleray has joined the board as non-executive chair, bringing extensive digital agency and M&A experience from her time at Huntsworth PLC.
Dan Berry, CEO of Kagool said: “We are extremely excited to be partnering with BGF through this investment. The Kagool team has a huge amount of energy for the next phase of growth, having excelled in recent years in our mission to be one of the best Sitecore agencies in the UK. BGF’s track record working with other technology entrepreneurs makes them the perfect match for the next phase of our journey.”
Chris Short, founder of Kagool said: “It is incredible to see the business I founded 21 years ago reach this stage where Kagool’s long-term strategy is backed by such solid investment from BGF. We received multiple offers from other investors but BGF was both flexible and innovative in their approach and were able to deliver on a deal that perfectly suited my own ambitions and those of Dan Berry and the team. Through this investment, we have in place a fantastic shareholder base, a strong board, and exciting times ahead.”
Daniel Tapson, an investor at BGF who will join the board of Kagool, said: “Kagool has demonstrated impressive growth in recent years, becoming a true industry leader through a proven track record of growth, customer satisfaction and well-deserved accolades.
“The firm’s services in enhancing the digital experience of their clients’ online presence is now ever more important for businesses amid the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.”
The deal was led for BGF by Daniel Tapson, Hannah Waters and Alex Garfitt.

It continues a strong run for BGF’s regional team having completed three new investments and an excellent exit so far this year.
The advisors to the transaction were:
BGF: Geldards (Legal), WY Partners (Financial DD), O’Brien & Partners (Tax)
Kagool: Cowgills (Corporate Finance and Tax), Blake Morgan (Legal)

The Hidden Sea launches global campaign to remove one billion plastic bottles from the ocean in partnership with ReSea Project

CSR

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

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Irlam’s Kingsland Drinks appointed as exclusive UK distribution partner
Australian sustainable wine brand, The Hidden Sea, has launched a global campaign with ReSea Project to protect the world’s oceans and remove one billion plastic bottles from the ocean by 2030. 

Kingsland Drinks in Irlam has been appointed as exclusive UK distributor of the range of wines, which includes Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Rosé, and is looking for retail partners to support the initiative. By stocking The Hidden Sea, retailers will be supporting a global ocean waste campaign and will contribute towards the removal and recycling of plastic, as part of a full circular economy.

For every case of wine sold globally, one kilo of plastic is removed from the ocean and recycled – that’s the equivalent of ten plastic bottles removed for every bottle of The Hidden Sea.

ReSea Project is a community-driven Danish company committed to removing plastic from the ocean and recycling it, while improving the lives of many and creating awareness about responsible waste handling. It currently operates in the South East Asian region, which is a major recipient of plastic waste from countries around the world, including the UK. 
This new collaboration aims to increase consumer awareness of the threat of plastic waste in the ocean and means shoppers can enjoy a bottle of premium wine, while making a difference to ocean health. 

Justin Moran, co-founder of The Hidden Sea, says: “Our vineyards, on the Limestone Coast, were once covered by the Great Southern Ocean and its mineral deposits have helped to give our wine its unique flavour profile. The whale depicted on our bottles is a sketch of a fossilised whale found under one of the vineyards, whose fruit is used to make up The Hidden Sea.

“The partnership with ReSea Project made perfect sense to us as it aligns with our brand heritage and allows us to fulfil our business purpose. By listing our wines, buyers and retailers will be supporting a global ocean waste plastic initiative, raising awareness among consumers of this crisis, and ultimately making a quantifiable difference. The Hidden Sea’s goal – via this partnership with the ReSea Project – is to remove and recycle one billion plastic bottles from the ocean by 2030.” 

Kenny Louring, marketing manager at ReSea Project, says: “Our ultimate mission is to create plastic-free oceans via a circular economy, and strong collaborations such as this help to raise awareness of our initiative and contribute towards our waste removal and recycling targets. It’s important for businesses to consider the environment at every stage and the teams at The Hidden Sea and Kingsland Drinks are fully on board to make a difference and drive consumer awareness of ocean waste plastic. We’re confident consumers will understand this proposition and will enjoy the wines, knowing they are supporting businesses that are taking action.” 

Pete Fairclough, brand manager at Kingsland Drinks, adds: “This is a unique new partnership for the wine sector and we’re thrilled to be a part of it. The Hidden Sea provides a quality, accessible wine at its price point and is leading the way with environmentally conscious practices. The initiative with ReSea Project will certainly resonate with younger drinkers and those who actively make sustainable choices, and enjoy uncomplicated wines with a modern appeal. This is a chance to be part of a wine industry first and we’re looking forward to working with like-minded retail partners who prioritise sustainability and who understand the concerns and preferences of contemporary wine drinkers.” 

The Hidden Sea range (Shiraz, Chardonnay, Rosé) is available to retailers now via Kingsland Drinks. 

Manchester firm tops Acuris AIM deal league table for H1 2020

Investment

Sam Whitear

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05/08/2020

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Manchester firm tops Acuris AIM deal league table for H1 2020

Manchester law firm Fieldfisher has maintained its status as a leading legal adviser to UK-listed companies, preserving its ranking as the top law firm by AIM deal volume in H1 2020 according to the latest ECMi market data from Acuris.

Fieldfisher was also ranked third by overall ECM deal activity in H1, encompassing transactions on both AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

The firm’s performance over the first six months of 2020 follows an equally strong 2019, when Fieldfisher’s ECM team was ranked number one by deal volume on AIM and advised on deals worth in excess of £1.7 billion. Since 2008, the firm has acted on more AIM IPOs than any other law firm according to Mergermarket data.

Fieldfisher’s Band 1 ranked ECM team has been particularly busy during the pandemic, especially in the life sciences sector and recently acting on a £40 million fundraising for AIM-quoted specialist services group Marlowe PLC, a client of Fieldfisher Manchester corporate partner, David Bowcock, which completed five acquisitions during lockdown.

In its report, Acuris noted that the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown measures, which came into force on 23 March 2020, “had a dramatic impact on share prices, and the structure and frequency of UK ECM transactions during H1 2020”.

While deal volume was negatively impacted, in terms of value, both AIM and the Main Market recorded significant increases from H1 2019. AIM total deal value grew by £899 million, a 38.66% increase, while the Main Market raised £5,780 million more, a rise of 40.3% over H1 2019.

Commenting on the H1 2020 rankings of Fieldfisher’s equity capital markets team, Fieldfisher Manchester partner David Bowcock said:

“While the Covid-19 lockdown has been extremely challenging for many businesses, others have seen this as an opportunity to accelerate fundraising and M&A plans.

“We have been encouraged by the number of clients eager to conduct ECM transactions in the first half of this year and are tentatively looking forward to a strong pipeline of deals for the remainder of 2020.”

A New Contact Tracing Bluetooth Technology Helps Businesses Avoid Interruption Due To COVID-19 Without Privacy Issues

Sam Whitear

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03/08/2020

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A New Contact Tracing Bluetooth Technology Helps Businesses Avoid Interruption Due To COVID-19 Without Privacy Issues

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Contact Harald is the simple, easy to deploy without IT and secure tracking system helping employers run normal operations as it quickly isolates the possible spread of COVID-19.

In an age where public health impacts day-to-day business, more organizations are turning to contact tracing to keep operations running without disruption. The challenge many companies face is the IT infrastructure and complexity involved.

Utilizing Bluetooth Tracing Technology, Contact Harald is giving businesses a new way to keep their employees and customers protected as all personnel wear one simple proximity tracking card. The COVID-19 card and contact tracing platform provides a fast and effective stand-alone solution as it doesn’t require the use of WIFI, apps, phones, IT installation or charging.

How does it work? Check out the video here.

Each individual is issued a registered contact card unique to them. They remain secure, containing no personal information. If an employee does test positive, or report symptoms of COVID-19, proximity data is uploaded from the card. All data remains encrypted and secure utilizing the platform.

The Bluetooth-enabled technology within each card records when two or more people are in close proximity to each other (less than six feet for more than two minutes). If an employee tests positive for COVID-19 the contacts tracked in close proximity of that worker are immediately notified to get tested and remain isolated until the results come in. This proactive behavior gets everyone back to work faster.

Contact Harald was designed by the Australian-based Bluetooth tracking developer Safedome. During the pandemic, the engineering and design teams decided to put their technology to work. Safedome intends the system to be used across a range of industries to include healthcare professions, manufacturing, warehouses and educational institutions.

Contact Harald is built from the Bluetooth technology created by Safedome which has been used for tracking devices around the world for over 7 years.

“With further hotspots emerging across the country, the nature of this virus makes getting back to work rather complicated,” said Matt Denton, the former Apple designer behind the Contact Harald platform. “Designed with speed and accuracy at its heart, this unique platform can quickly identify, contact and isolate any potential sources of infection,” he continued, noting that the striking green Contact Harald cards also offer a visual compliance cue which can help with staff morale and visitor confidence across all industry sectors.

First and foremost, Contact Harald is on a mission to provide a simple, private and easily accessible option for businesses to implement contact tracing. The hope is to ensure continuity across companies as these Bluetooth-enabled cards mitigate health safety risks and avoid lost revenue due to closures.

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