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Feb 13

Blueface joins Panasonic European Cloud Solutions Network

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We are very pleased to have been officially announced as part of Panasonic’s European Cloud Solutions network this week! We are committed to delivering a first-class user experience and outstanding value to our customers and partnering with renowned electronics manufacturer Panasonic allows us to offer customers market-leading hardware on which to use the Blueface service. This week’s announcement reflects a relationship that has seen Blueface become the largest vendor of Panasonic IP handsets in Ireland over the last two years.

Panasonic has a long and distinguished history of delivering cutting edge, user-friendly products to markets across the world for almost 100 years. The company has been at the forefront of a wide array of technical innovations and they are the preferred Blueface hardware supplier thanks to their fantastic range of intuitive, business-class IP enabled phones which, we believe, help users get the most from the Blueface service.

Using the Panasonic redirect server, Blueface can order hardware to be shipped directly from Panasonic to the customer. This hardware remotely configures itself as soon as it is switched on and connected to the data network.  This streamlined process for equipment configuration has benefited both large and small customers of Blueface with increased accuracy and quicker deployment times.

Blueface’s growth and success is built upon the trust of our customers; we take accountability and reliability very seriously and in Panasonic, we believe we have found a hardware supplier that shares our dedication to quality and cost-effectiveness. Check out the Panasonic range of hardware here, or give us a call on 01-524 2000 to find out more.

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21
Dec 12

Merry Christmas from all at Blueface!

Its Christmas jumpers all the way today in Blueface HQ as we head into the last weekend before the big day! Between the awesome Christmas Market here in the IFSC, and the fresh (non-rainy for once!) weather, we’re definitely in the festive spirit! We’ve got a few last bits and bobs to sort out here, but the charades tournament is definitely happening later!

Very best wishes for you and yours over the holidays! If you need us, we will have email-based support on the 25th and 26th of December, with phone and email contact from the 27th onwards, so we’re never too far away :-)

Over and out, see you all next week!

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10
Dec 12

Take Part in our Survey to WIN an iPad Mini!


Blueface has launched the largest ever user-led research project on Business Communications in Ireland and we want to hear what YOU have to say! Take the Blueface Business Telecoms Survey and have your voice heard in a report on Business Communications in Ireland.

Data collected in this survey will inform the Blueface Business Telecoms Report, published on the 1st of February 2013, which will examine emerging innovations, potential areas of savings, and strategies for increasing productivity that can be identified as the business communications sector evolves. This report will provide businesses with an ‘industry insider’ viewpoint on business communications and a unique resource to assess their own infrastructure and processes.

To show our appreciation of your assistance in this very worthwhile research, we will present one lucky survey participant with an iPad Mini – the latest in mobile business-boosting communications technology.

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22
Nov 12

Blueface Announces Expansion Into Italian Market

It was a very exciting day in Blueface HQ yesterday as we announced that we will be expanding our operations to the Italian market through the strategic acquisition of leading Italian cloud telephony provider, Kebu. After months of planning, we can now tell you that from Q1 2013, Blueface Italy will be providing the same suite of high-performance, low-cost cloud telephony services to Italian SMEs and Corporates, that we have been supplying to our customers in Ireland since 2004.

We are all so delighted to have the opportunity to bring our services to a new market where competition is strong and SMEs are as keen as ever to avail of cost advantages coupled with better communications solutions. We are particularly looking forward to working with the the fast-growing Italian high-tech start-up industry where demand for Blueface’s highly innovative and cost effective services is already particularly strong.

Our initial presence in Italy will be from our offices in Rome; with offices in Milan and Florence to come on-stream during 2013. This move into Italy marks the first step of Blueface’s European expansion plan and we have a lot more planned so stay tuned to our blog to hear it first!

If you would like more information about Blueface Italy, please contact info@blueface.ie or call us in Dublin on 01-524 2000.

 

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5
Nov 12

Blueface Elevator Finalist MotionFox Launches ‘Kubswear’

Blueface is delighted to congratulate Blueface Elevator Finalist and Dublin Regional Joint-Winner, MotionFox, on the launch of their new kids’ range, ‘Kubswear’.

With their entry in the Blueface Elevator competition, MotionFox really impressed us with an innovative range of safety-wear for cyclists, runners and walkers which combines the essential hi-viz vest with an expandable back panel, allowing for safe carrying of a backpack without obstructing the vest itself. Having enjoyed strong success with their adult range which is stocked at sports and cycling outlets nationwide, we’re delighted to see that MotionFox have now launched ‘Kubswear’, a fun hi-viz range for children which has been designed to increase safety and visibility at play and while cycling or walking to school.

As Rob Quigley, CEO of MotionFox said when he called in to our offices in Dublin last week, “There’s increasing numbers of primary pupils walking and cycling to school in Ireland, so we wanted to design a range of fun visibility clothing specifically for kids, that could be worn whether they are on their bike or simply walking to school or partaking in sports.”

The Kubswear vests have colourful and imaginative designs and can be worn as normal, or expanded via a set of simple fasteners that makes it easy to wear over a schoolbag or backpack, ensuring the wearer is seen with no bag blocking their hi-viz vests. The range has two super-cute designs, The Ladybug and The Turtle; as seen above. The Blueface ladies were particularly taken with the Ladybug; we’ve already tried to convince MotionFox to make some adult sizes!

Launched just in time for those dark winter mornings and evenings, the Kubswear range is available for ages 4-6/7-9/10-12, retails at € 24.95 and is available in at sports and bicycle shops, including; CityCycles (Blackhall Place), Hollingsworth (Kilmacud), Hollingsworth (Templogue), CycleBike (off Capel St.), P&K Cycles (Patrick St.) and on line at www.motionfox.com.

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Nov 12

Blueface to Face : ‘Networking and Diasporas – Promoting Economic Recovery’

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Blueface would like to invite you, our customers, to join us for a special event with Kingsley Aikins discussing the importance of Networking and Diasporas, as two key elements of Ireland’s economic recovery and how Irish business can utilise these factors for growth and business success. Kingsley, a world renowned networker, fundraiser and philanthropist, will explore themes such as the role of networking, social capital, the power of diasporas and how to thrive and survive using Networks and Diasporas.

We are absolutely delighted to offer you the opportunity to meet Kingsley and to network with other businesses too.  With such a prestigious speaker, we’d ask you to book your place as soon as possible as places are limited and we don’t want you to miss out. There will be light refreshments served on the evening.

All our business customers should have received an email invitation from us by now, if you haven’t received an invite please email fiona.Kearns@blueface.ie  with your details. PLACES ARE LIMITED, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Mr. Kingsley Aikins. Guest Speaker.

Guest Speaker: Kingsley Aikins

Bio:

Kingsley Aikins was born and educated in Dublin attending The High School and Trinity College where he graduated with an honours degree in Economics and Politics. He also has a post graduate diploma in export marketing. He is a member of the Institutes of Exports, Marketing and Linguists (French and Spanish). For 5 years he was the Sydney, Australia based representative of the Irish Trade Board and IDA Ireland. While there he founded the Lansdowne Club – now one of the largest Irish business networks in the world with over 3000 members. In Australia he also  established the Australian Ireland Fund and the Ireland Fund of New Zealand. In 1992 he moved to Boston to take over as Executive Director of The American Ireland Fund. During his time with the Funds over a quarter of a billion dollars was raised and distributed to more than 1200 non profit organisations in Ireland. In 1995 he was appointed President and CEO of the Worldwide Ireland Funds which had activities in 39 cities in 13 countries attended by over 40,000 people. He produced a Philanthropy and Fundraising Toolkit in 2009.

In January 2010 he left The Ireland Funds and established Diaspora Matters a consultancy company based in Dublin which advises governments, regions, cities, companies and organisations how to develop strategies to connect with their diasporas. He writes and speaks extensively internationally on Philanthropy and Diaspora issues. In 2010 he wrote a report entitled ‘A comparative review of International Diaspora Strategies’. In July 2012 he gave the keynote address  at the Hillary Clinton Global Diaspora Forum in Washington and launched a comprehehensive Global Diaspora Strategies  Toolkit and Website (www.diasporastrategies.com) which look at best practice around the world and make recommendations for countries who want to develop strategies in this area.

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23
Oct 12

Good Times at the Dublin Web Summit

The Blueface team had a fantastic time at the Dublin Web Summit last week and we enjoyed having an opportunity to meet so many exciting Irish and international companies over the two days of the event. Our stand was a busy hub of activity for the entire duration of the Web Summit and our Blueface foosball table certainly seemed to bring out a few competitive streaks!

Highlights for us included popping into a great interview with Coder Dojo participants on the Main Stage on Day 1, and an inspiring talk given by Liam Casey of PCH International on Day 2, not to mention the amazing Happy Pear smoothies and Mason Hayes + Curran’s ‘Dancing Robot’!

Very special thanks to the organisers and to everyone who came to chat to us at our stand. Our special Web Summit offer of a FREE International Number is still open for all attendees so just drop an email to sales@blueface.ie to find out more.

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15
Oct 12

Blueface to Attend Dublin Web Summit

Blueface will exhibit at the Dublin Web Summit this week on October 17th and 18th and we’re looking forward to an action-packed week! Over 200 international speakers and 3,500 attendees from over 50 countries will descend on the RDS for an event which brings together technology giants and start-ups from around the world, as well as investors and tech enthusiasts who want to see and meet the latest wave of movers and shakers from the technology sector and beyond.

The two day event will include exhibitions, lectures and networking events. There’ll also be demonstrations from some of the hottest international brands and startups, making the Web Summit truly a cornerstone of cutting-edge business in Ireland.

This year will be Blueface’s first time to exhibit at the web summit and we’re looking forward to meeting other innovative business game-changers and perhaps finding ways to work together.  We’re especially excited to meet young and pioneering start-ups and to hear more about what’s happening at all levels of Irish business. With our background as a start-up, we’re always keen to see the new and disruptive ideas coming from start-ups and we’re firm believers that entrepreneurship is the motor that drives Irish business. Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs is something we feel passionately about – so much so in fact that in 2012 we launched our inaugural Blueface Elevator competition which took a diverse range of start-ups from across the country, helped them to develop and refine their proposition and market strategy, and awarded one competition winner €50,000 of Business Services to help them hit the big time. Check out www.blueface.ie for more info about Blueface Elevator 2013 or chat to one of our representatives at the Web Summit.

Blueface will be at Stand 28 in the RDS main hall – if you’d like a little more information about what we do and how we can help businesses improve their communications, drop by for a chat and check out the awesome and exclusive offers that we will be running for Web Summit attendees.

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Oct 12

Bluefaces, Tired legs, but no complaints about the weather. The Big ‘C’ Cycle.

On a beautifully fresh morning in September a large group of charitable cyclists ascended on Sandymount’s Strand Road to partake in the Blue September Big C cycle, proudly supported by Blueface. This is their story.

The Blueface team convoy arrived at about 7:15am to set up the registration, stock the water station and pack goodie bags for after the event. A special thank you to GoCar Dublin for providing us with Pace cars and a utility Transit Van to pick up any weary cyclists and to transport water and snacks around the route. The groups began arriving and right on queue the Garda Motorcycle Unit showed up to accompany us safely through Blackrock, Dalkey and Killiney.

The Peleton made its way from Sandymount up along the beautiful south coast to Vico Road where they pushed their way to the summit of Killiney Hill. It was a huge relief to many to pass through the arches at the top of the hill, allowing them to decent quickly and gather their breath.

The team headed back towards the coastline at Sandymount where they parted ways with the Garda Motorcycle unit and continued on out through Clontarf and then to Howth. By this stage we’d worked up quite an appetite and the wonderful people at Il Panorama Cafe served up a selection of fantastic sandwiches and snacks for us to enjoy. This is where we took the opportunity to get to know each other, expressing bike envy at the different Trek, Fuji and Bianchi bikes on show.

After taking some time for merriment, stretching and a few poses for photographs we mounted our saddles, albeit with a little less vigour than at the start, and headed back to Sutton Cross to head out the coast road towards Malahide. The group turned the corner at Starbucks, grabbed some water and then it was a final dash back to Sandymount via Clontarf and East Wall with all parties arriving back smiling and in one piece. The success of this event has to come down to the time given by the Volunteers, Will and Stephen (GoCar), Dennis and Eric our Northside Honda Goldwing Outriders, Cristina our Photographer on the day (Thoughtbox), Alison (Blueface) and last but not least the Local Gardai from Blackrock Garda station for supporting us throughout the day.

The beautiful afternoon sunshine only added to the already great feeling of finishing the cycle together.

We at Blueface would like to thank everyone who got involved with the cycle, especially the sponsors MotionFox, Kedington, Jobbio, and our Transport partners GoCar for providing support vehicles for the event. All the cyclists would also like to thank the owners of Il Panorama Cafe for the delicious lunch they provided for us during our rest stop.

Post Event Pic with the Kedington crew.

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Aug 12

Blueface Mobile unveils new Business Offer for SMEs

We’re delighted to announce the details of our brand new business mobile plan developed for Irish SMEs looking to save on their mobile phone costs. The ‘Ireland Unlimited’ package, available exclusively at Carphone Warehouse stores throughout Ireland from the 1st week of September, retails at just €45 a month ex VAT and includes unlimited data, unlimited calls and texts to any Irish number, plus one innovative extra service completely free.

Blueface Mobile customers can choose ONE of the following extras when they sign up:

  • Unlimited calls and texts to UK mobiles and landlines;
  • An Irish landline number that delivers calls directly to the Blueface mobile at no extra cost;
  • An international office number that delivers calls directly to the Blueface mobile at no extra cost;
  • A virtual assistant call-answering service.

This means that each customer can personalise their account to their individual needs, to make sure they’re getting the best value from their mobile!

We’re very excited about the new ‘Ireland Unlimited’ package because it really is an opportunity for us to give something extra to our customers. We reckon the offer is unrivalled by any other operator in the market and it truly serves Irish companies who are insisting on better services at reduced prices.

The offer is available in Carphone Warehouse stores nationwide from the 1st week of September. Further details available instore or online at www.carphonewarehouse.ie.

 

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