UCC NEWS
Evolve IP Jabra Partnership
Evolve IP has announced that Jabra has become its preferred hardware partner. “In today’s UC-driven world it’s easy to overlook the final part of the communication chain, the hardware end point,” says Evolve IP UK solutions director, Scott Rixon. “In many ways, the ‘final few yards’ needs the same parity of importance as any sophisticated cloud solution. A poor end point can undermine the whole user experience and jeopardise thousands of pounds of investment. We’ve developed a more strategic relationship with Jabra - who have become our preferred hardware partner. We can share their knowledge and expertise and offer our customers tailor-
made solutions fit for purpose, which stand the test of time.” Rixon says Jabra shares many synergies with Evolve IP which makes their partnership a natural fit across EMEA. “There are many alternatives out there and the choice is good, however, what attracted Evolve IP (EMEA) is how their full product offering spans solutions for home workers, hybrid workers as well as call/contact centre workers. Jabra has an exceptional sustainability story that we would like to follow - from their renewable material choices, reduced packaging options, and the ability to replace parts and more. Jabra also has a second life for many of their products, which allows for a wider market to benefit from their technology.”
Scott Rixon UK Solutions Director
evolveip.net
Barco at UPC against Yealink
Barco has asked the European Unified Patent Court (UPC) to prohibit Yealink to further make, sell and distribute its wireless conferencing solutions. The UPC is a new specialist court before which a unitary patent can be enforced in all its contracting member states. In June 2024, the Barco ClickShare IP portfolio reached an important milestone with the addition of the first unitary patent immediately enforceable in 17 EU member states. ClickShare’s innovation in wireless presentation and conferencing is now protected by more than 110 patents in major jurisdictions. Barco believes that Yealink infringes some of ClickShare Conference’s patented
functionalities, that enable users to host video calls from their own laptop with their preferred video conferencing platforms, while using the audio and video equipment of the meeting room for a premium wireless Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) experience. “Since its establishment 90 years ago, Barco has constantly innovated to create a better, smarter and healthier world,” said Kurt Verheggen, General Counsel at Barco. “Over the years, we’ve built a solid reputation of vigorously defending our IP against companies copying our break-through technologies. With the creation of the UPC in 2023, we can now enforce a patent in its contracting member states and deter copy- cats with an effective legal remedy, just like in the US.” “Barco has always adhered to its core values of delivering easy-to-use and secure meeting room solutions,” said Jan van Houtte, EVP Meeting Experience at Barco. “Since its launch in 2012, ClickShare has continuously invested in innovation and support for its global customer base. With a solid local pre- and post-sales service, we operate closely to the customers, identify their needs and requirements, leading to a steady flow of new innovative concepts and ideas that we carefully protect.” UC Advanced notes that the UK is not a member of the UPC, and the Republic of Ireland is classified as a UPCA signatory state.
Jan van Houtte EVP Meeting Experience
barco.com
ucadvanced.com
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