News & Press Releases

Sharp’s Press Centre provides you with the latest product and business news from Sharp. If you are a journalist with a question about Sharp, please email Sharp Business System UK’s Group Marketing Manager. 

• Sharp launches new 440W half-cut cell PV panel NU-JD440

  Hamburg, 22-09-2020
  Sharp today announces the addition of a new 440W monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panel to its half-cut cell portfolio.

• One-third of UK Small Businesses Admit Not Providing Cyber Security Training

  London, 08-09-2020
  Sharp UK today releases new findings identifying cyber security training as a cause for concern amongst UK businesses, as a third of SMB owners admit to providing no training or resources for employees. Despite this, two-thirds of those surveyed said that human error was a worry for the welfare of their business’ digital infrastructure and security.

• Sharp shortlisted for the fab four

  London, 04-09-2020
  Making our mark Today, Sharp is happy to announce that SBS UK has been shortlisted in four categories at the inaugural PrintIT Reseller Awards 2020! With 20 awards up for grabs, Sharp has been recognised for excellence in the ‘MFP Line of the Year’, ‘Award for Innovation’, ‘Award for Print Security’ and ‘Best Partner Programme’ categories. Sharp is supporting the awards by sponsoring the ‘PrintIT Award for Mobility’ and would like to congratulate the shortlisted companies: PrinterLogic, PaperCut and One Q Technologies (acquired by EveryonePrint).

• Sharp enhances compact A3 colour line-up with new advanced MFP

  London, 03-09-2020
  Sharp today announces the addition of a new advanced compact colour multi-function printer to its line-up of the smallest A3 colour MFPs on the market. The BP-30C25 offers a host of productivity functions, best-in-class security enhancements and the same powerful workflow features and user interface common across the Sharp A3 range. The compact and stylish cubic design offers a versatile range of deployment options, helping to support social distancing for those returning to the office.

• Sharp and innoVent enter into Strategic Partnership to Capture Project Business

  Hamburg, 01-09-2020
  Sharp Energy Solutions Europe has entered a strategic partnership with wind project developer innoVent Planungs GmbH & Co. KG for photovoltaic projects-business. The two co mpanies entered into the partnership in order to work together more closely on this major future project development.

• Sharp Adds New Models to A4 MFP and Printer Range

  London, 24-08-2020
  Sharp Business Systems UK today announces the addition of 12 A4 Workgroup MFPs and printers to its award-winning line up. The new additions comprise seven MFP models and five printers, split between colour and mono models.

• Sharp UK adds touchless sign-in to Optimised Visitor Management system

  London, 30-07-2020
  Sharp UK today announces the availability of a new touchless sign-in feature on its Optimised Visitor Management (OVM) system that will help businesses contribute to maintaining health and safety measures in the post-COVID workplace. The new feature is available on the full range of SHARP OVM Kiosks.

• Sharp Energy Solutions Europe joins the worldwide first e-marketplace Solar & Storage DigiCon platform and proudly announces to be a founding partner

  Hamburg, 14-07-2020
  Sharp Energy Solutions Europe joins the Solar & Storage DigiCon platform of Joint Forces for Solar with a virtual exhibition booth starting on 15 July. The booth will remain online for the next six months and include several live-day speaking sessions. In the first e-conference “THE RENAISSANCE OF EUROPE” taking place 28 July, Sharp will present the company, the product portfolio and its brand new project business opportunities for non-subsidized PPA business with various financing and cooperation solutions at 09:45 am CEST.

• Sharp partners QikServe to provide a prepay table service app to the hospitality industry

  London, 06-07-2020
  Sharp Business Systems UK Plc (SBSUK) is excited to announce its partnership with QikServe, offering a mobile prepay solution to help bars and restaurants come back from COVID-19. The Preoday smartphone application seamlessly integrates with Sharp’s state-of-the-art EPoS systems, to provide a smooth and safe customer experience.

• Sharp Builds Mega Solar Power Plant in Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam

  Hamburg, 30-06-2020
  Large 45 MW-dc output enough to power 40,500 households*1; power generation capacity of 76,373 MWh/year*2

• Sharp launches new stylish black half-cut cell PV panel

  London, 26-05-2020
  Sharp today announces the addition of a new all black design monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panel to its half-cut cell portfolio, the NU-JC320B. The new stylish half-cut cell PERC module offers a 2-3% higher module performance compared to standard full cell panels, providing design-oriented customers with an efficient and reliable solution for residential and commercial installations.

• Sharp partners with TeamViewer to deliver first-rate remote support to customers

  London, 19-05-2020
  Sharp Europe is delighted to announce that it has partnered with market leading remote access technology company, TeamViewer. The partnership will enable Sharp’s software partners to easily connect via TeamViewer to selected displays and support customers’ visual solutions needs remotely.

• Sharp Energy Solutions Europe increases solar module product guarantee to 15 years

  London, 12-05-2020
  Sharp Energy Solutions Europe has extended the product guarantee retroactively from 10 to 15 years for its solar module types NUJB, NUJC, NUAC, NUJD and NDAF. The new guarantee is valid for products delivered to the end user from 1 April 2020 onwards.

• Sharp announces first Connect Partner of the Year

  London, 17-04-2020
  Sharp Business Systems UK are delighted to announce the Synergy Technology Group as its inaugural Connect Partner of the Year 2019/20. This all-new initiative is specifically designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our partners who are leading the way to deliver exceptional services for their customers.

• Announcement Regarding NEC Display Solutions Becoming a Subsidiary (Joint Venture) of Sharp Corporation

  London, 27-03-2020
  Sharp Corporation (hereinafter “Sharp”) decided and agreed with NEC Corporation (hereinafter “NEC”. NEC and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies shall be referred to as “NEC Group”) to acquire 66% of the shares of NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. (hereinafter “NDS”), a subsidiary of NEC, to become a subsidiary of Sharp and to be jointly operated with NEC as a joint venture.

• Coronavirus Contingency Plan - Update

  Wakefield, 23-03-2020
  

• Over half of UK SMBs risk serious financial loss through printer hacks

  London, 17-03-2020
  Over half (54%) of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK are exposing themselves to a serious data breach because they are not adequately protecting their office printers, according to new research from Sharp. Despite latest analyst reports suggesting that print-related data loss costs larger businesses an average of £313,000 a year, the threat posed to a network by connected printers and MFPs is still being overlooked by businesses across the UK.

• Coronavirus Contingency Plan

  Wakefield, 16-03-2020
  

• Sharp expands award winning A3 and A4 Mono line-up with 13 new models

  London, 13-02-2020
  Sharp today announces the addition of eleven new MFP models to its A3 mono Advanced and Essentials Series, and fourteen new workgroup printers and MFPs to its A4 colour and mono line up, completing the product family of 45 models for the technology-driven workplace.

• Sharp earns 14 Buyers Lab Winter 2020 Pick awards

  London, 20-01-2020
  Sharp today announces that Sharp has earned a total of fourteen Pick awards for Winter 2020, the most Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab 2020 Pick awards in the Copier MFP category compared to all other competitors. Every colour model, from 26 ppm – 60 ppm, as well as every tested monochrome model within the same speed range, earned top awards.

• Sharp launches new high-performance half-cut cell PV portfolio

  London, 13-01-2020
  Sharp today announces the availability of its new half-cut cell module portfolio, including three new monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panels to the NU product family: NU-JC330, NU-BA385 and NU-JB395. The new half-cut cell PERC modules offer a 2-3% higher module performance compared to standard full cell panels, providing customers with an efficient and reliable solution for every application, from residential projects up to large-scale commercial installations and free-field power plants.

• Data driven signage: deep analytics a key trend for 2020

  London, 02-12-2019
  Data and deep analytics will be crucial to the evolution of digital signage as we enter the next decade, according to a new report from Sharp.

• Sharp brings the world’s first certified Windows collaboration display to market

  London, 28-10-2019
  Sharp has today announced the availability of the world’s first Windows collaboration display with Microsoft’s Skype for Business certification. The next generation 4K Ultra HD display is designed to support and improve team work. The 70” interactive display meets Microsoft’s specifications, combining Sharp’s award-winning touch technology and sensors that can work with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces.

• Sharp Launches Bitvu Screenspace™ Low Cost Digital Signage Solution

  London, 24-10-2019
  Sharp Business Systems UK today announces a partnership with BITVU to resell its Screenspace™ digital signage solution. Screenspace™ brings together everything needed to create professional digital signage – hardware and software – in one place, allowing users to easily manage and schedule content on Sharp Professional displays.

• Sharp Announces RemindMeCare Collaboration to Improve Personalised Care for Elderly

  London, 08-10-2019
  Sharp has announced that it is partnering with Health-Connected Ltd (HCL), a leading technology and app development company, to bring its innovative RemindMecare software to the innovative Interactive Touch Screen Table: Meet UP.

• Sharp Business Systems UK acquires Complete I.T.

  London, 06-08-2019
  Sharp Business Systems UK (SBSUK) today announces the acquisition of Complete I.T., a market leading IT support services company. This strategic acquisition strengthens SBSUK’s position in the IT market by providing a more sophisticated suite of integrated solutions for the workplace and further enhances its status as a digital transformation provider.

• Sharp launches smallest A3 colour MFP on the market

  London, 02-07-2019
  Sharp today announces a new series of compact colour multi-function printers, with the smallest footprint of any A3 colour laser MFP. The new entry-level BP series devices have a stylish cubic design perfect for any modern office environment, and make quality colour printing, scanning and copying accessible to a wider range of organisations.

• Sharp extends 8K lead with second generation 80-inch 8K professional display

  London, 27-06-2019
  Sharp’s 80-inch 8K professional display, the 8M-B80AX1E, is now available to buy. The monitor joins Sharp’s 70-inch 8K display (the LV-70X500E), the world’s first commercially available 8K display, in Sharp’s line-up and offers high brightness and a larger screen size. Both monitors are aimed at businesses that need a high level of image precision and clarity.

• Sharp strengthens point of sale line-up with new LCD touchscreen models

  London, 11-06-2019
  Sharp is adding three new flexible LCD touch screen models to its line-up of PC based Open Point of Sale (POS) terminals. The new RZ-E3xxx product series offers a host of customisable features and are enabled with durable, easy-to-use P-CAP touch technology, delivering an intuitive user interface that can be tailored for even the most demanding retail and hospitality environments.

• Sharp refreshes A3 Advanced and Essentials Series with four new high-volume colour MFPs

  London, 20-05-2019
  Sharp today announces the addition of four new high-speed models to its colour Advanced and Essentials Series line-up, completing the product family of 14 models ranging from 26 to 60 pages per minute. The new models (MX-5051, MX-6051, MX-5071, MX-6071), designed for busy workgroups, include Sharp's award-winning, easy-to-use touchscreen display, common across the whole Sharp MX line-up, and add new security enhancements and cloud integration features.

• Breathe easy: improving air quality could increase worker performance by 20%

  London, 15-05-2019
  New report reviews latest research on the impact of indoor environmental conditions on office work performance

• Sharp celebrates 60 years of solar expertise at Intersolar 2019

  Munich, 15-05-2019
  At Intersolar 2019, Sharp Energy Solutions will celebrate 60 years of experience in the solar industry worldwide with an exhibition of its milestones, from historic cells to its latest innovations as a result of Sharp’s longstanding efforts and commitment to research and development.

• Sharp to demonstrate its premium Windows collaboration display at UC Expo

  London, 23-04-2019
  Sharp’s display supports faster meeting start and incorporates an extensive set of sensors to monitor meeting conditions, stand E125 Sharp presents: “Reading the room: how and why IoT sensors improve collaboration and wellness in meetings” 1.00pm, Wednesday 15th May, The Future of Work Theatre

• Sharp appoints new European General Manager for growing Visual Solutions business

  London, 20-04-2019
  Sharp Europe has appointed Ian Barnard as European General Manager, Visual Solutions. Ian will be responsible for managing and developing Sharp’s Visual Solutions business across Europe, driving forward Sharp’s sales and product strategy.

• Sharp had highest printer sales growth in 2018, according to leading analyst firm

  London, 20-04-2019
  Sharp Electronics Europe had the highest unit sales growth of all office equipment manufacturers in 2018, according to the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker, Q4 2018, an overview of the office printer market in Western Europe. The number of multi-function printers that Sharp sold increased by 16% in 2018, compared to sales in 2017.

• SHARP INTRODUCES NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY (19.1%) MONO PV MODULES

  London, 02-04-2019
  Sharp today launches three new monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panels to the NU product family. The renewed line-up of high performing modules offer customers a solution for every application, from residential projects up to large-scale commercial installations and free-field power plants.

• SHARP SWANLEY BAKES FOR RED NOSE DAY

  Swanley, 20-03-2019
  Eighteen members of staff at Sharp Business Systems (UK) PLC’s (SBSUK) Swanley office have raised £115 to support Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day.

• SHARP MFP WINS 2019 iF DESIGN AWARD

  London, 13-02-2019
  Sharp Europe is proud to announce that the MX-B455W / MX-B355W black-and-white A4-size digital MFP has won a 2019 iF Design Award. This award is one of the world’s most prestigious product design awards.

• SHARP'S CONTINUED SUPPORT HELPS BUILD GHANAIAN SCHOOL

  London, 04-02-2019
  The ongoing support of Sharp Business Systems (UK) PLC (SBSUK) has helped Newill Academy, a primary school in Koforidua, Ghana, to reach advanced the next crucial next phase of its construction. Recent milestones for the project include adding cover for the building’s first-floor classrooms, as well as laying the foundations for new teaching spaces.

• SHARP ADDS PAYPAL OPTION FOR PAY-FOR-PRINT USERS

  London, 31-01-2019
  With the launch of Job Accounting II (v2.6) the latest version of its print management application, Sharp has increased the number of options for people who pay for their printing and copying at the device. The upgraded solution, which lets organisations including schools, universities and businesses centrally manage their Sharp MFP fleets, now offers self-service online payment via PayPal.

• SHARP LAUNCHES TWO NEW HIGH SPEED, HIGH VOLUME A3 MFPS

  London, 28-01-2019
  Sharp has today announced two new additions to its advanced A3 mono line-up, the MX-M7570 and MX-M6570. The high speed office MFPs offer the same powerful workflow features and functionality as Sharp’s latest generation A3 models with the addition of advanced finishing options that enable businesses to produce high volumes of professionally finished documents on demand.

• SHARP EARNS BUYERS LAB 2019 COPIER MFP LINE OF THE YEAR AWARD

  London, 14-01-2019
  Sharp Electronics Europe, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announces that Sharp has earned the Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab 2019 Copier MFP Line of the Year. Sharp also took home twelve Buyers Lab Pick awards highlighting outstanding products in multiple categories.

• SHARP ACHIEVED HIGHEST PRINTER SALES GROWTH IN Q3 2018

  London , 07-01-2019
  Sharp Electronics Europe had the highest unit sales growth of all office equipment manufacturers, July to September 2018, according to market intelligence firm IDC’s latest overview of the office printer market in Western Europe. The number of multi-function printers that Sharp sold increased by 22%, compared to sales in the same quarter of the previous year.

• SANTA GOES GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS, POWERED BY SHARP SOLAR PANELS

  London, 11-12-2018
  Sharp Energy Solutions has provided 135 photovoltaic (PV) panels to SantaPark Arctic World in Rovaniemi, Lapland – the official hometown of Santa Claus in Northern Finland. The solar energy solution will help SantaPark Arctic World to save hundreds of kilos of carbon each day, dramatically reducing the attractions’ carbon footprint and helping to preserve the fragile Arctic environment for generations to come.

• SHARP CENTRES CSR ON HOMELESS YOUTH

  Nationwide, 03-12-2018
  Sharp Business Systems UK (SBSUK) PLC is thrilled to announce that 19 of its staff have raised over £5250 for Centrepoint, a registered charity that supports homeless youth.

• SHARP TO LAUNCH PREMIUM WINDOWS COLLABORATION DISPLAY AT ISE 2019

  London, 22-11-2018
  At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 Sharp will launch its first Windows Collaboration Display (WCD) – the next generation of interactive displays designed to support and improve team work. The 70” 4K interactive display for enterprise and SMB offices, which meets Microsoft WCD specifications, combines Sharp’s award-winning touch technology and sensors that can work with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces.

• SHARP MAKES STRATEGIC MOVE TO SWANLEY

  Swanley, 15-10-2018
  Sharp Business Systems (UK) PLC (SBSUK) is delighted to declare its brand-new office in Swanley officially open. A grand unveiling event was held on Thursday 11th October, and was attended by over 50 SBSUK employees, local customers, and business partners.

• SHARPENING MINDS FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

  Wakefield, 11-10-2018
  Sharp Business Systems (UK) PLC (SBSUK) is thrilled to have hosted mental health charity MIND to deliver a management training course to its staff on Wednesday 10th October - World Mental Health Day.

• TOSHIBA CLIENT SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. TO BECOME A SUBSIDIARY OF SHARP CORPORATION

  Osaka, 01-10-2018
  Sharp Corporation has acquired 80.1% shares of Toshiba Client Solutions Co., Ltd. (TCS), making TCS a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation.

• SHARP PUTS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AID FRONT OF MIND

  Wakefield, 14-09-2018
  Sharp Business Systems UK is proud to announce that fifteen of its employees from across the country have completed a 2-day (Adult) Mental Health First Aid Training Course, delivered by Mental Health First Aid England.

• SHARP EXPANDS A4 RANGE WITH NEW B/W MFP AND PRINTER

  London, 13-09-2018
  The high-performance MX-B450W/ MX-B350W MFPs and MX-B450P/MX-B350P printers offer speeds of up to 45ppm and wireless connectivity as standard to make everyday office printing easier.

• SHARP EXPANDS 4K BIG PAD LINE UP WITH NEW 80” INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

  London, 12-09-2018
  Sharp today announces the launch of its flagship 80” 4K BIG PAD interactive display, expanding its 4K BIG PAD line-up to offer a choice of sizes. The PN-80TH5 builds on Sharp’s award-winning range of interactive flat panel displays for sharing information in meetings and lessons, from entry level displays to advanced touch solutions.

• SHARP ENERGISES AFRICAN PV MARKET WITH EXPANSION OF SOLAR BUSINESS

  London, 11-09-2018
  Sharp today announces the expansion of its Solar Energy Solutions business to the African continent.

• SHARP WOMEN SHORTLISTED FOR CHANNEL AWARDS

  London, 17-08-2018
  Sharp Business Systems UK (SBSUK) is thrilled to announce that seven of its leading female employees have been shortlisted at CRN’s inaugural Women in Channel Awards 2018.

• SHARP EMPLOYEE SADDLES UP FOR CHARITY CYCLING SUCCESS

  Manchester, 13-08-2018
  Sharp Business Systems UK is proud to announce its very own Julian Hodges has raised over £32,000 for charity, completing the ‘Blazing Saddles’ cycling challenge from Oldham to the Rock of Gibraltar.

• SHARP WINS COVETED BLI RELIABILITY AWARD PLUS FOUR ADDITIONAL AWARDS FOR ITS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL MFP LINEUP

  London, 26-07-2018
  Sharp has received a total of five awards from Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab (BLI), including the award for "Most Reliable Monochrome Copier MFP Brand." Presented once every three years, this award honours the manufacturer whose product line is determined to be the most reliable based on the combined results of all models subjected to BLI's rigorous testing.

• SHARP IS FIRST TO MARKET WITH 8K PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY

  London, 31-05-2018
  Sharp’s 70” 8K professional display, the LV-70X500E, is now available to buy. The ultra-high resolution monitor is the first 70” 8K display to be mass produced, offering cutting edge companies and innovators in Europe a new standard for image precision. The display comes with a three-year warranty from Sharp, with service support.

• SHARP LAUNCHES NEW A4 MONO MFP'S WITH TIME-SAVING FEATURES

  London, 20-03-2018
  Sharp Europe today announces that its new line of A4 monochrome MFP devices is now available to buy. The new MX-B355W and MX-B455W Advanced Series models are the first joint venture with partner Foxconn, and offer the same powerful workflow features and ease of use as Sharp’s A3 models.

• SHARP LAUNCHES MOST FLEXIBLE SMART SIGNAGE RANGE

  London, 12-02-2018
  At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018, Sharp is showing its largest ever range of flexible signage solutions, with the launch of two smart display ranges for the mainstream market, with System on Chip (SoC) or Mini OPS options, and a wider choice of third-party applications.

• SHARP FIRST MANUFACTURER TO ACHIEVE NEW INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STANDARD

  London, 14-11-2017
  Digital colour document systems from Sharp first to receive Certification for Common Criteria, compliant with Protection Profile for Hardcopy Devices v1.0, from JISEC

• SHARP LAUNCHES WORLD’S LARGEST COMERCIALLY AVAILABLE VIDEO WALL DISPLAY

  London, 08-11-2017
  Sharp announces that its unique 70” video wall display is now available to buy. The high-impact PN-V701 is the largest display of this type on the market. It is the latest addition to Sharp’s PN-V range, which is popular for projects for high end retailers and transport hubs due to its high brightness and reliability during 24/7 continuous operation.

• SHARP EXTENDS A3 COLOUR LINE-UP WITH ENTRY LEVEL MODEL

  London, 31-10-2017
  Sharp has today introduced an entry-level MFP to its A3 colour line-up. The MX-2630N supports flexible ways of working and provides the easy-to-use functions common across its whole A3 colour range, meaning Sharp now offers small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and smaller workgroup users the same improved experience from 26ppm to 75ppm.

• SHARP LAUNCHES ‘PLUG & GO’ WIRELESS MODULE FOR EASY COLLABORATION

  London, 17-10-2017
  Sharp today announces the launch of a Wireless Mini OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) module for its latest generation BIG PAD interactive displays and range of PN-R professional displays. The unique Wireless module (PN-ZB03W) was developed by Sharp to allow you to easily and quickly connect your devices to Sharp displays, without cables.

• SHARP LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE 90” DIGITAL SIGNAGE DISPLAY

  London, 18-09-2017
  Sharp today announces that its high-impact 90” PN-Q display is now available to buy. Sharp launched the PN-Q range this year to meet demand from businesses for high quality but cost-effective displays for signage and presentations.

• SHARP LAUNCHES FIRST 72 CELL MONO PV MODULE

  London, 13-09-2017
  Sharp Europe today launches its first monocrystalline 72 cell photovoltaic (PV) module: NUSC360 (360W). The high power, high efficiency solar panel is ideal for use in large-scale commercial installations, and marks Sharp’s increasing investment in the non-residential side of its Energy Solutions business.

• Sharp Launches New 65” BIG PAD with Wireless Option

  London, 14-08-2017
  Sharp today launches the BIG PAD PN-65SC1, its latest large format interactive display with a Mini Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) Expansion Slot. The new 65-inch entry-level model combines flexibility and connectivity with the functionality of the BIG PAD range to make collaboration in classrooms and meetings easier.

• Sharp Appoints New CEO Europe

  London, 03-08-2017
  Sharp announces that Yoshihisa (Bob) Ishida, Executive Vice President, Sharp Corporation, has been appointed to the position of CEO, Sharp Europe. Mr Ishida takes over from Tetsuji (Ted) Kawamura, who will be moving to a position at Sharp Electronics Corporation (USA).

• Employee IT Behaviour Highlights GDPR Compliance Risk

  London, 10-07-2017
  A large number of the UK’s 2.55 million businesses[i] are at risk of huge financial penalties, as employees ignore company policies around confidential data. Research from Sharp has identified that 1 in 12 office workers (8%) has had access to confidential information that they should not have had, and nearly a quarter (24%) admit to storing work information in the public cloud even though they are not permitted to.

• SHARP LAUNCHES NEW B2B ENERGY SHOP FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS

  London, 26-06-2017
  Sharp today introduces the Sharp Energy Shop for European installers and distributors, following a positive reception at Intersolar 2017. Customers are now able to buy PV panels and battery solutions directly from Sharp at their convenience - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• SHARP LAUNCHES NEW BIG PAD WITH PRIVACY BUTTONS

  London, 13-06-2017
  Sharp has added two new privacy buttons to its latest BIG PAD interactive displays. The 70” PN-70SC5 and 80” PN-80SC5 include ‘Freeze Frame’ and ‘Blackout’ buttons on the bezel to give a presenter the ability to instantly freeze or blank the display while they work on their connected device, or prepare the content that they will show next. These new features have been added to give presenters more confidence to lead engaging, collaborative meetings.

• SHARP LAUNCHES 70” AFFORDABLE DIGITAL SIGNAGE DISPLAY

  London, 31-05-2017
  Sharp announces that its 70” PN-Q display is now available to buy. The PN-Q range is a new addition to Sharp’s portfolio to meet demand from businesses for high quality but cost-effective devices for signage applications and meeting rooms. The 60”, 80” and 90” models will follow in June.

• INTERSOLAR 2017: SHARP SHOWCASES HIGH PERFORMANCE PV MODULE

  Hamburg, 31-05-2017
  At Intersolar, booth A2.571, Sharp Energy Solutions Europe will show the results of heavy investment in product development over the past 12 months. This includes a highly efficient and award-winning 48-cell back-contact module as well as the flexible "Smart Chap" energy management platform. The platform features a multitude of functions that are easy to use, and is compatible with hardware from a wide range of manufacturers.

• New High Speed, High Volume Printing System from Sharp

  London, 27-04-2017
  Sharp Business Systems UK today launches the MX-M905, an easy to use, 90 ppm addition to their popular multifunction printer (MFP) line up. This new high-speed monochrome MFP is designed to handle the demands of high volume environments, where productivity and reliability are critical and ease of use is essential.

• Sky Sports Unveils Innovative ‘Tactics Table’ As Sharp’s BIG PAD

  London, 05-04-2017
  Sharp today announced that its award-winning BIG PAD PN-70TW3 is being used by broadcaster Sky for its flagship football analysis programme on Sky Sports; Monday Night Football.

• Negativity Epidemic Identified In UK Offices

  London, 08-03-2017
  UK businesses are in the grip of a negativity epidemic, as research from Sharp reveals that over two thirds (63%) of office workers feel negatively about their workplace, with outdated ways of working causing low morale and low motivation across the country.

• Sharp Launches First Interactive Display for Huddle Spaces

  London, 07-02-2017
  At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), Sharp launches the PN-40TC1, its first 40-inch BIG PAD interactive display for small, informal meeting spaces. The display offers many benefits of Sharp’s larger BIG PAD displays at a smaller size, making it easier for groups of two to six people to share ideas and work effectively together.

• Sharp to "Positively Disrupt" at ISE 2017

  London, 07-02-2017
  Sharp shows an ambitious new product roadmap on stand 12/E76

• Sharp Launches New Signage Platform and Solutions at ISE 2017

  London, 07-02-2017
  At Integrated Systems Europe, Sharp launches its Sharp Open Architecture Platform for digital signage, which offers end users easy ways to download, store and play content directly from a Sharp display. The Platform is a combination of new hardware and software from Sharp and partnerships with third-party signage software providers.

• Sharp Wins Eight BLI Awards

  London, 01-02-2017
  Sharp to receive seven ‘Pick’ Awards plus an Outstanding Achievement Award

• Sharp Launches 270W Poly PV Module

  London, 31-01-2017
  Launch reflects significant expansion of Sharp’s PV module range

• Sharp Completes A3 Colour MFP Line-Up with Four High-Speed Models

  London, 21-09-2016
  Sharp Europe has today introduced four new high-speed MFP models to complete its refreshed A3 colour line-up. The MX series now includes thirteen devices from 30 to 60ppm, with the latest additions offering the same flexible workflows and easy-to-use functions common to the whole range, plus the ability to handle higher volume print, copy and scan jobs quickly and efficiently.

• Office Workers Waste More Time on Slow Tech Than They Spend on Holiday

  London, 05-09-2016
  As the summer holiday season comes to a close, Sharp announces research which shows the average UK office worker wastes at least 21 days each year due to slow or inefficient technology, longer than many people’s paid annual leave1.

• Sharp Introduces High-Performance 300W Mono PV Modules

  London, 26-07-2016
  Sharp today announces the expansion of its energy solutions portfolio, with the launch of four new high-performance monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) modules: the silver frame NU-RC300 (300W) and three stylish all-black modules, NU-RD290 (290W), NU-RD295 (295W) and NU-RD300 (300W). The 300W modules now offer the highest power output in the current Sharp solar line-up.

• Sharp Launches 'Advanced Multi-Board' to Link Up BIG PADs

  London, 19-07-2016
  Sharp Europe today launches software that makes it possible to join together up to three 80” BIG PAD Pros, to create one huge interactive flat panel display. The ‘Advanced Multi-Board’ set-up, with three BIG PADs side-by-side, creates a surface that is 5.4m wide. Six people can work on the display at the same time.

• Sharp Launches Fiery Ready Production Print Systems

  London, 06-06-2016
  Sharp today launches the first light production black and white printers to provide direct access to Fiery® Command WorkStation software, giving print room operators complete control of their workflows through one easy-to-use interface. The high-speed MX-M1205 and MX-M1055 models include a One-Touch Fiery® Gateway Key which brings users straight to the Command WorkStation, eliminating the need for additional hardware.