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New Hardware, New Performance
Posted on by Mark Bates
Investing again:
During the pandemic, with lowered demand, we were selling as much technology hardware as we bought. However in the last 2 months, with the return of live events and Apple product launches, we’ve been buying and boosting our IT stock levels.
Favourites:
We knew it was important to secure the latest Apple M1 products, and our purchasing team did well to swiftly add the iMac 24″ , 13″ M1 macbook, 16″ M1 Pro Macbook, and the latest iPad Pro with M1 chip to our fleet.
Interestingly, there seems to be a pattern between role type, and favourite new piece of hardware. Choices include the new iPads (regular size, pro, and mini), new Macbooks, QLED screens, New Touchscreens, and New gaming laptops and leading Graphics GPUS.
Sales, Techs, Logistics, and Managerial teams all agreeing on their favourite products, but each team picking a different item.
Whilst our Technicians are most excited by the new Macbook Pro 16” with M1 Pro chip due to the processing performance, it’s the new QLED 55″ TVs which are proving the most popular with sales, and the new iPad Mini which feels perfectly formed and coveted by Accounts. Whilst we have no major gamers on our team, it’s great we now own a graphics/gaming laptop with the FASTEST screen in the world (360Hz refresh rate), and fast refresh rate – rotatable monitors too (new models from LG)
Ambitions and further investment for the Future:
With a significant stock refresh is now completed for our Apple Hardware, our mobile workstations, and our Screens…..all with leading brands – Sony / Samsung / ASUS / LG / HP & Apple – we are not finished. We have not yet decided on which models to buy for our VR equipment refresh – we’re excited by some of the new product launches and will be doing our research to ensure we pick the headset which is most likely to suit enterprise training requirements. Whether that be HTC Vive’s offering, Oculus/Meta, HP Reverb, or Varjo. We’ll be happy to work alongside one of our clients (or suppliers) to help choose the exact model to add to our IT and AV stock fleet in early 2022.
If you’d like any information on our new products, or pricing for short-term hire, please do call on 0208 749 9900 or 0345 600 7272.
Written by Mark Bates
General Manager
Professional Journey:
Throughout his career, Mark has held a wide range of roles, in sales, operations marketing and strategy. Always keen to be involved with cutting edge technology and innovation; before his time with Hire Intelligence Mark has been involved with medical device product launches, special gases insulation innovations, and digitalisation / channel management projects. He worked for 6 years with BOC, and then 6 years with the Linde Group.
Mark joined Hire Intelligence in 2017, and Mark was General Manager when significant adjustments were needed to keep the company profitable during the Covid pandemic. Mark is continuing to restructure Hire Intelligence with a strategy focussed on key sectors. The team in the UK & Ireland are ensuring they can offer solutions and services alongside the best hire products. Even in the 6 years since Mark has joined there has been a lot of change in tech requirements, especially in the Virtual Reality and Digital Signage spaces.
Educational Background and Interests:
Armed with a degree in Genetics, Mark tries to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies. This includes trying to understand coding and undertaking CS50 course, and learning to use AI software products effectively. Mark has a fundamental belief that regulated innovation can help support a better future for all, and thus is most excited when Hire Intelligence are supporting global events, and important research projects.
Personal Philosophy and Interests:
Mark believes in the power of data analysis and questioning – seeking information, and spotting patterns to help find opportunities to help. He also believes in the power of buy-in; Clients and team members should all know what we are aiming for, and how our efforts all fit together in delivering upon our ambitions.
Mark lives in West London, enjoys travelling, football, boxing and music.
Hire Intelligence have the capacity to deploy 1000’s of devices Europe-wide for a project or hundreds of assets to a major exhibition, conference, or event. For any questions on how our team can help deliver your next project or event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Below is a small selection of indicative prices of popular models. For our full range, please do explore our site.
Please note:
Price depends on model, duration of hire, modifications & customisation, & services required (including transport, installation, software requirements).
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