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imilar to the many functions of a smartphone, cars these days can do much more than just drive. The automotive industry’s collaboration with modern technology paves the way to more advanced, comfortable, and safer cars of the future. Apart from updating the vehicle’s aesthetics both inside and outside, cars are more state-of-the-art as it integrates technology into it. This does not end with the navigation aid that Google Maps can give users. But this may include advanced emergency braking capabilities, mapping technology, fuel efficiency, and others. Of course, humans do not cease to come up with better innovations to make life easier, safer, and more comfortable. We won’t be surprised that new technologies in the automotive industry are currently gearing up to create better vehicles.
The Mobility Experience of Car Buyers Companies are aiming to improve mobility experience to meet consumer expectations. This includes the ability to have a better navigation and a great infotainment system. If these are made available, there will be a better in-car experience.
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Latest Technologies in the Automotive Industry The Marketing of Experience in the Automotive Industry The marketing experience of buyers may also be improved by giving them a unique virtual encounter on how the car works in the real world. But because of this, the automotive industry may need to upgrade their offline marketing system or car dealership since many users could observe the vast difference. Their virtual experience will also urge companies to create cars that can offer a better physical experience than the digital encounter.
Driverless Cars Driverless vehicles are expected to be available commercially by the year 2030.
Autonomous cars are one of the innovations in the industry that consumers had been looking forward to. With the advanced driverassistance systems (ADAS), technological players, and startups, this would be made possible. Of course, there would be challenges that these technologies need to overcome before it could be deemed successful in the market. But once companies find ways on how to deal with them, nothing can stop new advanced vehicles from reigning the automotive industry.
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Because everything can now be accessed using the internet and technology, many are expecting that vehicles can also be advanced. One example of that is the used of dashcams, in-vehicle infotainment system, and others. But most these can be used with the help of another device like a smartphone for
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music and navigation. But it doesn’t end here. As a matter of fact, there are many innovations and new technologies that can create a high impact on the automotive industry. Nope, we are not talking about flying cars yet. Let us look into these advancements that can definitely up the game in the automotive industry.
Mobility Experience Users are happy with their smooth experience in using smartphones like the iPhone, which make them think that they can also get this experience while in cars. With this, Tesla aims to create dashboards that could integrate smartphones and connected functionality. Google is now gearing up to offer a seamless in-car infotainment system with its Android Auto. This helps users to focus on driving while
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Marketing Experience Majority of the population are more drawn to marketing materials online since most consumers research through the internet. Because of this, it is essential to give them a refined online experience. To achieve this, some automotive brands are already using augmented reality so consumers can have a life-like experience online. For example, Accenture created BMW i Visualizer helps bring a showroom to life, giving users a vivid experience on how it is like to drive their car. Since more people spend time researching and shopping online, Peugeot allows customers to order online in less than 30-minutes through its website. Although the virtual world experience is compelling, buyers can still see the huge gap between online marketing and the actual dealership. Both online and offline marketing experience are poorly integrated, which may be improved in the next years to come. Also, this poses a more significant pressure on the company’s side since consumers are expecting a satisfying physical experience after their virtual encounter. Autonomous Vehicles By the year 2030, fully autonomous cars will be likely available in the market. The advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) will play an essential role in preparing 15
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companies, regulators, and consumers for driverless vehicles of the future. Technological players and start-ups will also have an important part in the development of autonomous vehicles.
release of driverless cars. But once all these challenges are addressed, autonomous vehicles will no doubt offer enormous value for consumers allowing them to work while commuting and doing other things while traveling.
The primary challenges of ADAS when introduced to the market are safety/security issues, pricing, and consumer understanding. Aside from that, regulation and consumer acceptance may also pose carriers in the
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consumers. Well, with all these possibilities, it appears that flying cars that we have been dreaming of may eventually come into reality in the next years.
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The International Dota 2 Championships 2019 Kicks off in China
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he International Dota 2 Championships 2019, also known as TI9, kicked off at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China on August 20. This is the first time that an Asian city is hosting the annual tournament since 2011. At the opening ceremony, Gabe Newell, co-founder of American video game developer and the developer of the game
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Valve, extended his thanks to the the Shanghai government and citizens for hosting the event on behalf of the entire Dota 2 community, intoning in Chinese: “Xie xie, Shanghai (Thank you, Shanghai)!� Audiences at the venue witnessed a Chinese fans dance show to the accompaniment music that was a perfect blend of a symphony orchestra and Chinese folk music, representing the fusion of
Shanghai’s favorable e-sports policies paved the way for a successful TI9 In recent years, a series of favorable policies meant to attract the e-sports sector were issued by the Shanghai government as the city makes every effort to transform itself into a global e-sports capital. Last year, at an event in Vancouver (Canada), Shanghai’s former vice mayor Weng Tiehui announced that the TI9 event would take place in the Chinese city in 2019. By this summer, the favorable regional policies, combined with top e-sports event like TI9, had made Shanghai the most appealing city in the eyes of e-sports enthusiasts around the world.
Eastern and Western cultures. Then, to the sound of a resonant battle drum, the participating teams ascended the stage. As the defending champion due to their win last year, the OG team came out last, showcasing the glory of the TI9 event: The Aegis Shield. As the opening ceremony came to an end, the opening game of the main event began between the PSG.LGD and VP teams. Sixteen teams from around the world had competed fiercely to gain entrance to the main stadium. The final lineup of contestants will embark on a
six-day final race in pursuit of the championship trophy. By the end of the opening ceremony, the prize pools to be distributed at TI9 had exceeded US$33 million, with 45.5 percent allocated to the championship team. TI9’s total prize pools exceeded that of World Cup, becoming the world’s first e-sports competition with a single prize exceeding tens of millions of dollars.
E-sports enthusiasts who watched the competition said that the magnificent venues in which the TI9 took place made evident the degree to which China has “earned their chops” in terms of holding the world’s top e-sports event. TI9’s promotional films have been very successful in showcasing the city’s charisma. The creation of an e-sports atmosphere in several metro stations including the China Art Museum and Century Avenue stations demonstrated the cultural soft power reflected by the combination of the e-sports sector, Chinese culture in general and Shanghai’s urban culture. 23
Perfect World to build an e-sports event brand As the official distributor of Dota 2 at mainland China, Perfect World has maintained an excellent relationship with Valve, with the goal of delivering high-quality game and e-sports competition experiences to players. Valve’s decision to hold TI9 in Shanghai is not only a great boon for players based in China but also in the whole of Asia, the decision is also a full affirmation of the long-term, successful management of the event alongside Perfect World’s execution ability.
staged successfully three times, becoming one of the most influential and large Dota 2 events outside the TI series. Perfect World also held professional competitions such as the Perfect World Masters and the SuperMajor, and held two world-class competitions in 2018 alone.
In the non-professional field, Perfect World has developed the College League and the City Challenge to encourage players to join the system, building new blood and solidifying the authority of the standardized and comprehensive event system. With higher-than-expected influence, TI9 not only realizes Previously, Perfect World had the dream of e-sports for accumulated a wealth of experience through hosting some professionals and enthusiasts, but also gives additional impetus of Valve’s world-class e-sports to China’s e-sports sector. The competitions. Established in sector is expected to gain even 2015, the Dota 2 Asia Championships (DAC) have been greater visibility from products, 24
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For the First Time, Huobi Token Is Now Usable as an eCommerce Payment Method
Huobi is pleased to announce that Huobi Token (HT) can now be used to purchase art, apparel, hardware, event tickets and more from the eCommerce and crypto news platform FomoHunt. This marks the first time HT can be used for eCommerce by the general public. While HT can be used for all merchandise on the site, offerings at FomoHunt also now include exclusive Huobi-branded merchandise. “Our partnership with FomoHunt allows us to do two big things at once,” said Helena He, Head of Global Operations. “First, it’s a big step in expanding HT’s usefulness outside our direct ecosystem and making it more accessible to the general public. Second, it gives members of our community direct access to Huobi-branded merchandise, which is something many have repeatedly been asking for.” FomoHunt co-founder, James Lawrence, expressed optimism about the new partnership. “Being able to work directly with Huobi is an amazing opportunity. We are working together to allow our community users to use Huobi Token and 26
make real-world purchases for clothes, art, FomoHunt subscriptions, event tickets, and even mining hardware. FomoHunt looks forward to future collaborations with Huobi.” Huobi has made developing HT a priority over the past eight months. For example, Huobi Prime and Huobi FastTrack, Huobi’s innovative premium coin launch platform and its new coin listing program, which respectively launched in March and June this year, both use HT as their main token of exchange. In July, Huobi implemented a series of tiered trading fee discounts for users based on HT holdings. Founded in 2018 as an alternative to the disparate information found across the internet, FomoHunt is a discovery portal into the world of blockchain projects, founders, events, products, and news. FomoHunt aims to provide an easy and streamlined portal for blockchain newcomers and experienced veterans with unrivalled project information and up to date information.
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Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies-the Inc. 5000 and Guess Who Made the List
Inc. magazine today revealed that reCommerce is No. 344 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastestgrowing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses! Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. “We are excited to be a part of this prestigious list for the second year in a row,” says reCommerce CEO Taylor Hamilton. “Our focus continues to be growing and protecting 28
our clients’ presence on Amazon and that has resulted in success for us. We look forward to continuing to deliver best-in-class service for our clients.” Not only have the companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/ inc5000. “The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.” reCommerce is a top 10 Amazon seller and the largest full-service Amazon brand agency in the world. They help emerging and global 30
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FEWA and Mubadala - ACWA Power consortium ink Agreements for Desalination Plant in Umm Al Quwain Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed AI Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in fulfillment of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 - His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, harnessed the full potential of the emirate to implement the project in support of the water security strategy, which will accelerate the sustainable development of the UAE.
government of Umm Al Quwain will join as a partner in the project and will own a stake at a later date.
The Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) and a consortium consisting of ACWA Power, a global leader in water desalination and power generation, and MDC Power Holding Company LLC, an entity fully owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), has entered into a water purchase agreement for a 150 million imperial gallon per day desalination plant in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The plant will utilise Seawater Reverse Osmosis technology.
His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, stated: “The crucial and strategic project in Umm Al Quwain is considered an important milestone in the series of development projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it enhances the partnership between the public and private sectors and reflects positivity on the overall national economy; the project is also strategically located between Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah”.
Under the terms of the agreement FEWA will hold 20 percent of the stake, while ACWA Power and Mubadala will each own 40 percent. The
H.E. Eng. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman of FEWA, said: “This
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project is FEWA’s first asset in partnership with the private sector. Its implementation will reinforce UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036 as well as bolster its core programmes. The plant is set to supply 150 million imperial gallons per day to the Northern Emirates and will prompt the private sector to further invest in those areas.” Once commissioned, the Umm Al Quwain plant will be the largest desalination project in the Northern Emirates. The project cost is deemed as highly competitive and will utilize state of the art technology allowing it to efficiently produce water while preserving the environment. Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2019, with initial water production scheduled in 2021.
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The project is part of the UAE’s effort to optimise water production and meet the increasing demand for water in the country. Mohammad Mohammad Saleh, Director General of FEWA said: “This project will be FEWA’s first IWP project to be held in the Northern Emirates, which will help in utilizing an efficient water generation system to meet and secure the demands of both residential and agriculture sectors with competitive economical prices. FEWA will continue to achieve its ambitious vision of meeting the growing water demands in the Northern Emirates by improving and investing in its water facilities infrastructure and seeking to adapt new technologies to enhance sustainable developments.” “Our agreement with FEWA is a strong indicator of how ACWA Power has developed a stronghold in the United Arab Emirates. Setting up the first IPP infrastructure in Umm Al Quwain, while simultaneously expanding our portfolio of projects is a major milestone for us. We look forward to capitalising on this opportunity and supporting the envisioned growth for the country.” Chief Investment Officer, Rajit Nanda Mohammed Al Huraimel Al Shamsi, Director of Utilities at Mubadala, said: “We are pleased to partner with FEWA and ACWA Power on this strategic development. The project is in line with our Leadership’s vision of developing a sustainable more efficient water infrastructure that can cater for the growing demand whilst preserving natural 34
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Advanced Stadium Cooling: Innovative Technology Coming to the Qatar World Cup Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure
The 2018 World Cup marked the World Cup debut of using the Video Assistant Referee, also known as VAR, as the newest technological innovation coming to the stadiums. According to FIFA, the VAR system had a success rate of 99.3 percent and many football analysts have praised the introduction of VAR. In their opinion, the World Cup was a perfect example of how technology can work well for football, although it did show that there are some risks involved in relying on the technology. In 2022, when the World Cup will be played in Qatar, a newer and bigger technical innovation will come to the stadiums. All host stadiums will be air-conditioned, making it doable to organize the World Cup in a country with extreme heats. Since Qatar was announced as the competition’s host in December 2010, many have been critical of the controversial choice wondering how an event like the World Cup could be organized in the desert. 36
In only one generation, Qatar has transformed from a handful of poor fishing villages into the richest country per capita in the world. It turns out if you combine gas revenues with foreign labor and the firm hand of the ruling monarchy, a country can be transformed rather quickly. Now, Qatar is taking on one of the biggest sports events the world has to offer. Because of the extreme heat, revolutionary cooling technology is going to be used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after tests proved everything is working as it should at the proposed World Cup stadiums. The development is an important step in the build-up to the tournament, which has courted controversy since Qatar was announced as the competition’s host. The 2022 tournament is therefore being held in winter for the first time, to avoid the searing summer heat. With temperatures averaging 42
degrees Celsius in summer, the decision was made to move the dates of the World Cup to winter, when temperatures around 30 degrees are to be expected. This is the reason why the stadiums will have air-conditioning installed, in order to bring down the temperature to about 20 degrees on the pitch and 23 degrees in the stands. The innovation being trialed in Qatar involves a system where cold air is being pumped into stadiums through a system powered by chilled water, which is the transformed into a cold mist after passing through cooling nozzles. They way it works is that the platform of the stadium is used to defend it against the infiltration of warm wind. This means the stadium is a barrier that is basically containing a cold bubble inside. The technology works by maintaining the cold bubble for as long as necessary in order for people to watch the game, and so the players are comfortable enough to play their game. The Al Wakrah Stadium also has a roof that can be opened and a seating-bowl cooling system to allow football to be played all-year round. At Al Wakrah Stadium, they are using an air circulation 38
technique, which means some of the air is drawn back, cooled again and then pushed back to the supporters and players. The cooling technology for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been a crucial part since the country announced its bid for the tournament in 2009. Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure. For example, the Khalifa International Stadium is a big stadium with an athletics track which makes it so an unconventional treatment is needed. At Khalifa, fresh air is taken and pushed to the people. Moreover, a new line of under-seat diffusers has been developed in order to deliver the air to fans in a gentle manner. No doubt, Qatar wants to show itself to the world, building the most advanced stadiums that ever have been built. The stadiums are also built so close to each other, fans could actually attend more than one game per day. The longest distance between two venues is just 55km, a short journey that will be seamless thanks to an advanced underground railway system.
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How to Remotely Install the App to Your Target Phone Most customers think that installing a spy software app on the target mobile requires physical access. In reality, you can actually install remotely to any device running on iOS. All you need is the Apple ID and password of the phone. When you have these credentials, you can then proceed to the following steps: 1. Set up your account in the Cell Phone Spy Software website. Go to your dashboard. 2. Activate your account and register the target device using the Apple ID and password. 3. You can now monitor the activity logs of the phone and set up the triggers according to your preferences.
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spying on the device. The spy software has a dashboard which displays the account settings, general information of the phone, and its activity logs. The activity logs are organized in a live panel where you can monitor all the actions made by the owner and the data received by the device. Whenever a “trigger” is set off in the target phone, a notification is sent to you. The trigger can be something from the lines of receiving messages with your set keywords or the installation of a new app. You can change the triggers anytime.
Features of the Cell Phone Spy Software Monitor Phone Logs - These logs include messages, calls, videos, photos, and basically any manipulation done on the screen. You can also detect calendar events set by the owner, along with messages containing specific keywords. This will be of great help if you are a worried parent as it will give you peace of mind to view all your child’s activities remotely. Check Chats from Various Messaging Apps - Aside from receiving text messages and
recovering the deleted ones, you can also access the chat logs from the instant messaging apps installed in the phone, some of which are Facebook’s Messenger, WhatsApp, and Snapchat. You can view both content and multimedia (videos and pictures) sent to the app. Since children these days are more inclined to online communication rather than text messages, this feature will come in handy, and you can quickly be aware of any inappropriate conversations. Track Whereabouts - With the phone’s GPS, you can easily locate the whereabouts of the target device and even determine the previous locations and most frequently visited places of the owner. You also have the option to set “safe zones” and get notified whenever the phone leaves the premises of the zone. Control Apps - You have full control of the apps that the phone has, and you can always remove any of the apps you feel unnecessary. On top of that, you also have access to their browser history, along with other statistics like durations, bookmarks, and regularly visited websites. Set restrictions and block dangerous and unsuitable sites from the phone’s browser.
The Bottom Line The Cell Phone Spy Software is a highly recommended monitoring tool, especially for worried parents. With the rise of the digital age, it is only reasonable to peak into your child’s phone activities to ensure both their welfare and safety.
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Electric linear actuators are the mechanisms, the core task of which is the transfer of force from the control device to the executive one. Linear actuators vary in the way they transfer their energy. At the same time, the object controlled can be driven by a rotational or linear motion action. One of the distinctive advantages of the waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their simple design. Due to this, actuators have an impressively long-lasting life service, in addition, they do not require regular maintenance and are unpretentious to the conditions. Simple execution allows using devices even in unfavorable climatic conditions. Depending on the manufacturer, models may have additional protection that increases the resistance of the product to disadvantageous factors. Waterproof electric linear actuators of Progres44
sive Automations manufacturer can be used for the various types of sea works. This can be a shipbuilding industry where this technology may come in handy for the construction of automated boat hatches that can prevent lover sections of a ship from flooding during powerful sea storms. This technology also can be implemented for the construction of complicated inner mechanisms of military submarines where they can be responsible for the pressure control which is essential for the submarines’ operability. There are three basic types of water protection: • IP54 – provides protection against water splashes penetration from all sides; • IP65 – prevents the penetration of water flows inside the case at any possible angle; • IP67 – with such protection the device is capable to function when fully submerged under the water.
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For example, PA-06 linear actuator model of Progressive Automations has the IP67 water protection meaning that this device is really capable to function even when fully submerged into the water and even when being at a significant depth. The minimum technical specifications of such waterproof electric linear actuator are the following: stroke – 2 inches, force – 22 Ibs, speed – 1.38 inches/sec, whereas the maximum technical specifications are like this: stroke – 24 inches, force – 180 Ibs, speed – 0.47 inches/sec. Customers can choose technical specifications so that they could adjust their waterproof linear actuators according to the needs of performance wanted. The PA-06 electric linear actuator of Progressive Automations is capable of working under the harshest conditions and withstand water, and other potentially unwanted liquids, however for short periods of time. This high-rated quality makes this kind of electric linear actuators to be the most popular choice for marine engineering. Such actuators are capable to work within -20 to +60 °C temperature window. The warranty covering this electric actuator lasts for 18 months since the purchase. This linear actuator is mounted with the help of BRK-06 mounting brackets that
make the installation process extremely easy. Furthermore, this kind of electric actuators is compatible with a whole range of control systems and control boxes transforming the operation process into a pleasure. Control boxes allow installing electric linear actuators of high water protection merely everywhere if dimensions are suitable for their installation. Actuators of Progressive Automations all-the-time provide the most effective performance while at the same time they are always reliable. These actuators can easily undergo the most terrific weather conditions and prove themselves to be the best solution where other alike technologies feel themselves uncomfortable and present poor performance. During long-lasting periods of work under heavy workloads such actuators of Progressive Automations show the highest resistance towards harsh environment conditions. Such type of electric linear actuators can be easily adjusted for various types of work more or less associated with serious humidity and marine implementation. Preferring the waterproof actuators of Progressive Automations customers make their investment into the qualitative and long-lasting technology that will fully justify their expectations.
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But most organizations don’t understand that employee productivity isn’t all about accomplishing an assigned task quickly and in a better way. It’s about continuously improving employee efficiency while retaining their mental well-being and happiness. Besides self-grooming and training, workplace ambiance also plays a major role in employee productivity. If you have been ignoring the significance of a healthy workplace, then it’s time to pull it on top of your priority list:
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Here are some tips for creating a workspace that triggers your employees right on point to produce the best results:
Update Office: Positive change in the physical environment of an office plays a significant role in employee engagement and productivity. It doesn’t mean that you should hire a designer or create a lavishing space. Focus on little things like proper furniture, lightning, and equipment also create a huge difference. The key is to create a work environment which fosters new ideas, creativity, and where employees don’t feel depressed and bound. Focus on little things like proper furniture, lightning, and equipment also create a huge difference. The key is to create a work environment which fosters new ideas, creativity, and where employees don’t feel depressed and bound. Organize your Office: You are wrong if you think that a messy office symbolizes that you are too busy creating great ideas. Don’t get inspired by Einstein’s messy hair. Cluttered and messy work environment hinders creativity rather than fostering it. Just imagine how you will feel if you enter a space where spare chairs are rolling on the floor, cartons are piled up in a corner, 48
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and dust-covered broken printer and photocopy machine are placed helplessly in the other corner? Wouldn’t that be suffocating? So, how can you expect your employees to work in such an environment? You should create a space to keep all these spare, broken, and other service goods to increase your workspace potential to do more. You can choose any industrial shed design according to your requirement and create a place to place excessive and broken things to get an organized workspace.
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they know that individual space is also essential to enhance employee productivity. Employees feel more emotionally connected to a personalized workspace, tailored to their requirements and mood. So, you should give your employees the liberty to create a personal workspace to enhance their productivity and well-being.
Room for a Break: Humans’ brain doesn’t like the feeling of being bound. That’s why you start feeling dull and depressed after sticking to a particular space for a long time. A little change in the environment has a pleasant impact on your mood and creativity. Same goes with your employees! Looking at the same
walls, sitting on a particular chair and living in the same environment can decrease their productivity and creativity. It is essential to have a break room for your employees where they can relax, recharge their brain, and have a much-needed change of environment for better productivity. Your employees are not machines, they are humans, and humans need favorable ambiance and surroundings to produce better results. Make sure you provide them their desirable work environment if you want your employees to show good performance and company grow.
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Floor Standing Air-Conditioner is the Best Cooling Solution in Offices and Large Homes
It may seem like a breeze, but choosing an air conditioner is no cakewalk. The decision to purchase the best Air Conditioning unit to get the coolest, cleanest air for a particular room is one that requires a lot of forethought. This decision rests on hitting the mark with many factors, such as room size, ease of use, amount of energy saved, appearance, and much, much more. Needless to say, research, as with all major purchase decisions in life, is paramount before the inevitable purchase.
For owners of sizeable homes and offices, the floor standing air conditioner is a typical frontrunner. When situated in the right place, floor standing AC units stand out among its competitors and counterparts. With that being said, here is a snackable list of four benefits to remember when investing in a floor standing air conditioner unit.
1. You are free to cool whatever room you want Central air conditioning units are the go-to products for holistic, facility-wide cooling. However, people tend to feel different levels of comfort when faced with different temperatures. Nowadays, individuals crave a certain level of control in their homes and offices. Some want to snuggle together and watch movies in a cold room, while some want to turn up the heat when having their workout. Thus, the floor standing units are the best option for effortlessly adjusting the temperatures to appease the needs of different individuals.
2. Getting to it is a breeze Ease of use is everything in this day and age. While some may argue that having a remote control for a wall-mounted AC is easy (and it is), these units are oftentimes embedded in hard-to-reach places that may prove difficult when turning it on or off. In contrast, floor standing air conditioners are perhaps one of the least difficult AC units to reach and access, being situated in the corners of various rooms. If one feels hot or cold, they only need to walk up to the unit and turn it on or off as needed.
3. It can be installed and moved anywhere Floor standing air conditioners are highly mobile units. They are capable of being installed and moved in any of the facility’s rooms, offering a wide range of customizability when choosing which room in the house or
office to cool. All this type of AC unit needs for instalment is a flat surface, as not all every wall is suitable for a wall-mounted air conditioner. Not only are they easy to install, floor standing air conditioners can also be moved anywhere should the facility owners decide to place the unit in another room.
4. It cools rooms faster The higher an air conditioner is installed, the more time it takes for a room to be cooled. This is apparent with wall-mounted units which are, more often than not, situated in higher parts of the room. Since the installation level of a floor standing aircon is lower than its wall-mounted counterpart, these floor standing units cool the room quicker. This is especially handy after one gets back home after a hot, lengthy commute. For larger homes and workplaces, as well as facilities that revolve around convenience, the floor standing air conditioning unit is a definite choice. However, one of the main critiques against floor standing units are their space-consuming bulk and uninvitingly industrial design. Luckily, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing (Premium Series) air conditioner units face no such problems. With a sophisticated, elegant appearance, unique design, and slim shape manufactured to fit with any aesthetic or room theme. With its slim figure, this air conditioner can be placed in tighter nooks and crannies, which a plus for saving space. Not only is its design an instant
mood-booster, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing unit also performs as good as it looks. With a powerful, two-stage compressor, it promises an efficient cooling effect. It can control the speed of the compressor motor, making this air conditioner less prone to breakdowns, unlike other models. It also boasts smart Wi-Fi control, allowing remote online activation. A 140° wide air swing angle, 8.5m super long airing distance, and 1 to 1.2m large air outlet ensures far-
reaching cooling capabilities. It has a R410A eco-friendly refrigerant, allowing you to lessen your carbon footprint while enjoying maximum comfort in your home or office. Truly, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing air conditioner is top of the line and gives nothing but cool, clean air. One could even say that compared to this, other AC units are floored by its many advantages and is an outstanding pick overall.