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The requirements for communication are changing, not only for the consumer but also for companies. Organizations are looking for better, faster and cheaper ways to connect individuals, departments and companies with each other at local, national and international level. But optimum global communication is only possible if we accept the fact that a shift is more
Voice Messages are now a part of daily communication for many of us. We reported earlier on the trend here. The advantage: You can simply start talking away instead of having to type in stuff at endless length. To ensure that you don’t annoy recipients, we’ve put together five tips as an etiquette on how more
Is phoning over the fixed network now out among parents and kids? That’s a key question for us, since we’ve always been in the business of developing intelligent fixed-line phones for the whole family. With their direct access keys for the baby phone feature, particularly long talk and standby times, outstanding sound quality, and low more
The smart home has evolved over time in many households. Perhaps they started out with Amazon Echo Dot. Or maybe the connected lights from Philips Hue came first. Or a fitness tracker wristband. Or a Gigaset Smart Home alarm system. At any rate, there’s a wide range of different components that are all part of more
What group do you belong to: The almost 30% of Germans who never use voice mail or the 70% who do so at least now and then? It seems opinions about voice mail are divided. Whereas youngsters and young adults in particular send voice mails just about every day, people over the age of 30 more
The number of smartphone users has grown incessantly for years. 81% of all consumers in Germany already own a smartphone. Elderly consumers are also discovering these practical all-rounders more and more, since they offer many advantages. Apart from communication and apps, senior citizens can use a feature that reminds them to take their pills and more
Nowadays we can surf on the web, watch over babies and hold telephone conferences from home with fixed-line phones. We design our phones with the user in mind at all times – which is why they’re just as flexible and versatile as you need to be in your everyday chores. And, of course, we keep more
Opinions are still divided about the home office. Some companies are convinced that working from home increases productivity and employee satisfaction. Others fear that employees laze about at home if they’re not supervised adequately. One thing is for sure: Working from a home office demands discipline. It’s vital to have your own work area. Ideally, more
Sit up straight, set the desk to the right height, have the monitor at a specific angle – ergonomics has played an important role at the workplace for a long time. There’s even the ergonomic mouse that’s intended to prevent wrist tension, what’s termed the “mouse hand.” If something’s ergonomic, it’s better for you – more
The latest issue of DER SPIEGEL WISSEN is now on sale at newspaper shops. The editors look at the issue of “when parents get old” over 124 pages. You get a slightly queasy feeling while leafing through the magazine. “Mom’s going downhill and dad’s acting strange? That’s often how it starts,” reads the foreword. And more