The Record - Issue 18: Autumn 2020

24 www. t e c h n o l o g y r e c o r d . c om MAR K E TWATCH The recently launched body-worn camera solution from Axis Communications is now available in the Axis Camera Station video management software. Alongside the portfolio of Axis cameras, the integration of body-worn cameras makes it possible to collect video and audio evidence from security guards and law enforcement officers. The system consists of a robust body-worn camera and dual microphones, a system controller for intermediate storage and management of recorded material, and a docking station for data offloading and charging. The system controller is connected to the software server, making it possible to view and analyse video recordings from the body-worn cameras. Sharp recently showcased the collaborative capabilities of the world’s first certified Windows collaboration display to audiences across the UK, Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and the US at a Microsoft Teams Live event. Sharp and Microsoft gave presentations on working in the new normal and post-Covid-19 world, examining how businesses should adapt as employees return to the workplace. Environmental psychologist Nigel Oseland also presented on how businesses can effectively return from remote working to a new normal office environment. The event concluded with a live panel discussion on agile working, collaboration and productivity with regional experts from Microsoft and Intel, followed by a live Q&A. To watch the event again, register here: https://bit.ly/3kh4Whu Microsoft and Mastercard partner for inclusive and accessible finance Body-worn camera solution available in Axis Camera Station Sharp hosts agile working event Mastercard and Microsoft have partnered to enable financial inclusion, accelerate innovation in digital and e-commerce, and support start-ups. Mastercard Labs – the organisation’s R&D arm – will use Microsoft Azure and artificial intelligence solutions to drive its own cloud research, which Microsoft says will “advance Mastercard Labs’ mission to de-risk and commercialise emerging technologies and platforms for digital commerce”. Mastercard’s Start Path programme has helped over 230 fintechs access financial services, and the company’s collaboration with Microsoft aims to expand on this, “helping diversify and build new businesses, and create and scale new cloud-first digital products and services”, according to Microsoft.