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RADWIN, a top global wireless broadband solutions provider, has announced a partnership with leading UK distributor and partner to resellers, system integrators, OEMs and mobile network operators, Cogent Distribution. 

This new partnership will extend the reach of RADWIN’s products into the UK market while delivering on Cogent’s promise to add continuous value. Cogent Distribution will offer an extensive selection of RADWIN’s wireless broadband solutions, for Point-to-MultiPoint and Point-to-Point connectivity.

This partnership means RADWIN equipment will be more readily available in the UK, which will shorten lead times for deployments and improve overall client satisfaction. 

Cogent’s qualified engineers are to be fully trained and well-versed in the RADWIN product range. As a result, technical support and design advice will come as standard alongside their exceptional distribution efforts.

Jim Kernahan, Cogent Distribution's MD, explained the recent decision to form a partnership. He said, “We have been involved with RADWIN for many years now, and know from our experience that it's a quality, high-performing and reliable product range made by a highly reputable company. That's why we're truly delighted to help distribute the solutions and to assist RADWIN as they grow in the UK market.”

Gal Kohn, GM, Europe, CIS, and West Africa: “We are proud to partner with Cogent Distribution who are well known for their professionalism and for providing a wide range of value-added-services for CCTV connectivity, utilities, ports etc. 

"This partnership will amplify the reach of RADWIN’s solutions to deliver an excellent combination of high-capacity connectivity and robust performance in tough outdoor conditions while supporting the goals and objectives of Cogent to provide value every step of the way."

RADWIN is the global provider of broadband wireless solutions that deliver blazing-fast broadband with unparalleled reliability. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies, RADWIN’s solutions are equipped with powerful OSS tools that support all operational aspects of the network lifecycle and enable operation in the toughest conditions including interference and nLOS. 

Deployed in over 170 countries, RADWIN’s solutions power applications including backhaul, access, private network connectivity, and broadband on the move for rail and metro trains.

Visit: https://radwin.com.

Cogent Distribution is a leading value-added distributor of the best wireless network connectivity equipment in the world. We are a trusted partner to resellers, system integrators, OEMs and mobile network operators. Their USPs include stock-holding for immediate delivery and our fully trained support and engineering staff assist in system design and guidance with installation needs and issue-solving to ensure all solutions are deployed and supported in the best way possible – a proper value-added distributor.

Visit: https://www.cogentdistribution.com.

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A new study by computer refurbishment specialists, EuroPC, has revealed that a staggering 82% of UK adults who live in a household with at least five tech devices aren't certain about about the best way to recycle retired electronic devices. 

When faced with a device they no longer use, respondents said they’re more likely to hoard it, (77%), throw it in the bin (63%) or sell it (48%), rather than recycle it (8%)

Of those who don’t currently recycle their devices, 87% of UK tech users would recycle electronics properly if they were better informed.

Charging cables (89%) are the most common item we Brits have lying around our homes, while 2% admitted holding on to Tamagotchis.

As part of www.europc.co.uk’s ongoing investigation into the relationship between refurbished technology and sustainability, a new survey of 2,100 UK adults who live in a household with at least five tech devices reveals that 82% of tech users, in excess of four in five, still feel unsure about the best way to recycle their undesired electronics.

The survey found 60% of UK tech users are keen to improve their carbon footprint by recycling technology in a more responsible manner. Respondents were also asked what they’re most likely to do with a tech device once they no longer use it, and the most likely courses of action were revealed to be:

1.       Hoarding the device – 77%

2.       Throwing the device in the bin – 63%

3.       Selling the device – 48%

4.       Donating the device – 32%

5.       Recycling the device – 18%

Of those who admitted they don’t already recycle devices that they have no further use for, an overwhelming 87% said they’d consider recycling electronics properly provided they were more well-informed on the subject, its benefits and the dangers of e-waste.

Whilst delving into the demographics of the participants who participated in the survey, it was discovered Generation Z (those who indicated they were born between 1981-1996) are the most knowledgeable when it comes to recycling tech, with almost half admitting they know how to properly recycle old tech and regularly do so, rather than just throwing old devices away (49%).

In contrast, 28% of participants in Gen X (1965-1980) said they’ve never recycled tech before and don’t know how to, while a further 15% even admitted they weren’t aware that their local recycling centres collected small electrical items.

When participants were asked which old tech they have lying around their homes, the most common items were listed as follows:

·       Charging cables – 89%

·       Phones – 71%

·       Consoles and gaming devices – 63%

·       PC equipment (mouses, keyboards and screens) – 52%

·       Laptops – 47%

Some of other the items respondents cited included DVD players (21%), portable CD players (16%) and even Tamagotchis (2%).

For those looking to learn more about recycling electronics responsibly, Alan Gilmour, Managing Director at www.europc.co.uk, has listed some of the top benefits of doing so:

“You might only associate recycling of any kind with helping the environment, and while recycling old tech and all other electronics definitely does help the environment, there are some other benefits that you might not immediately think of. For one, recycling old tech devices can salvage precious metals like gold, copper and steel. These metals can be used to make a variety of different items, from crucial medical equipment to jewellery! If you have an old phone rotting (not literally – hopefully) in a drawer dedicated to junk, try to picture a shiny gold ring whenever you next rummage for something.

“Properly recycling your electronics also creates more jobs. As weird as it may sound, consider how we sort through reusable materials. With people, of course! Recycling your tech help keeps the recycling business in good shape.”

 

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According to a top mental health expert, digital technology could be helping contribute to rising suicide rates in the UK.

Suicides in the UK are now at a 16 year high, largely driven by higher rates amongst boys and men, with females under 25 also seeing a major rise.

Shelley Perry, Clinical Director of SEED and Breathe, a charity which treats people with mental health issues and eating disorders said: “There isn’t one issue that’s driving increasing suicide rates, every case is different, but a combination of factors do contribute, meaning people are less resilient to deal with problems.

“In today’s society we have increased loneliness and isolation, which is partially due to a breakdown in community and family units, structures and support mechanisms.

"This is further increasing in the digital age, especially as children younger than ever before now have access to handheld technology such as iPads, which encourages and enables play and time to be spent alone, rather than with other people.

"Furthermore, young people have access to pornography, violence and other content and materials at a much younger age. We have become desensitised to all of these things and yet the psychological impact is enormous.”

According to Shelley, this combined with inadequate and under-resourced mental health and social services, which aren’t able to provide sufficient early intervention for people, means issues are going undiagnosed and people who are having problems simply fall through the net.

Shelley wants to see a marked change to help deal with the rising problems.  She said: “It will be difficult to tackle some of the root causes that create depression, but the key is building resilience in people.

"To do that there’s a number of things that can be done from a health service perspective, from working with employers and GPs on identifying people who need support to understanding what treatment and support is available to them.”

Shelley also believes more investment is required to provide therapies and treatment for children, young people and adults.

“At the moment mental health treatment is underfunded and under resourced. External factors influencing the deliverance of services e.g. staffing, funding, number of hospital beds, means that not everybody can be seen and receive appropriate and sufficient help in a timely way to meet the recommendations in the NICE guidelines.

"Plenty of the population have now put their hand up saying they are not mentally well, yet the NHS is unable to meet this demand, therefore, waiting lists are increasing and during this time often an individual's mental health state deteriorates. More investment is needed but the third sector (not for profit organisations and charities) can also help, but we need to work and collaborate together.”

 For more details on Breathe Therapies services visit www.breathetherapies.co.uk.