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We produced an interactive application to give delegates an overview of the show using Olly's steering wheel to navigate to view clips and details on the commercial and educational elements of the show.

We hope to being doing more work with Olly and the Ideas at Work team in the future.

As part of the evolvement and improvement of their digital services Citypost have partnered with Origin to deliver a series of projects. The first of these is CityPost's new online service Zero.
Zero enables customers to securely upload the documents they wish to send and have them printed and posted all for less than the price of a stamp.

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Business Intelligence de Plimsoll allows customers to analyse how a particular French market sector compares to others in the economy including how profitable it is and how much it is growing or shrinking. The app provides insight into more than 600 key sectors in France. Users can search by sector to find out the latest key data in each sector and how it compares to others.

At Origin Partners, our ethos is not to reinvent the wheel but to try, when and wherever possible,   to utilise the client’s existing systems/databases in order to make it an easy and less labour intensive transition.  Due to the regular changes in industry data, we integrated directly into Plimsoll’s in-house reporting database whereby any changes in the statistics of a particular French industry will be automatically synchronised with the app. The app also uses Apple Push Notification to notify customers of the latest filed accounts of companies in respect of which they have previously ordered industry reports.

Plimsoll has been analysing global markets for almost 25 years and in that time has developed a reputation for providing instant market and company intelligence to company directors and senior decision makers.

Business Intelligence de Plimsoll app is available to download from the French App Store

MyLunch.ie is an exciting new promotional portal, bringing value to all who lunch in Ireland. The site is updated daily by the MyLunch team with Lunch venues for all types (Nice 'n' Casual, Something Fancy etc) and tastes promoting their latest specials and menus to MyLunch subscribers. Regulars to the site can also win prizes and get exclusive deals at MyLunch venues.

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The Origin team is getting bigger and smarter so we needed offices to match!

We look forward to welcoming you to our new studio soon.

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9 Church View
Holywood
BT18 9DP

Message pad (allows customers to dictate via the IPhone and sends that recording as a sound file to a nominated email address)Conference Room (provide multi-person
Conference Room (provide multi-person mobile conferencing from any iPhone)
Low cost international Calls (allows customers to call around the world, from their iPhone, at up to a 95% reduced rate)
Mobile Calls Abroad (allows customers to call home from abroad at much lower rates, directly from their iPhone)

The app integrates into the existing hosted phone service platform in order to authenticate and allocate to customers the necessary information and codes in order to utilise Clarity Telecom’s phone services. The app also seamlessly integrates each service into the iPhone’s built in address book.
The app is available for Barclay Telecom customers and can be downloaded from the app store.

MIS Claims are currently undergoing a major business and marketing initiative developing key areas of the business in order to engage and interact with new and existing customers. MIS saw mobile as fundamental part of their overall strategy. Origin Partners were engaged by MIS to develop an app to be made available on both iPhone and Android.

The free iPhone/Android app allows customers to pin point the current location of the device in order to assist in breakdown recovery (GPS) whilst identifying the nearest approved repairers (UK & Ireland). The app also allows customers to submit a vehicle claim including photographs of the accident scene that will be instantly received by a MIS claims handler. Both apps utilise Origin’s synchronisation platform in order to ensure that all devices contain the most up to date information at all times.

The MIS Claims app is available to download from the Apple App store and Android Market.

Origin Partners were engaged by Plimsoll Publishing to develop a universal app, (designed for iPhone and iPad), to establish a new  global mobile channel in which  customers can see how a particular UK market sector compares to others in the economy including how profitable it is and how much it is growing or shrinking. The Plimsoll Business Intelligence App gives insight into more than 600 key sectors in the UK. Users can search by sector to find out the latest key data in each and how it compares to the rest.

Jerry Staple, Operations Director of Origin Partners, said:

At Origin Partners, our technical ethos is not to reinvent the wheel but to try, when and wherever possible,   to utilise the client’s existing systems/databases in order to make it an easy and less labour intensive transition.  Due to the regular changes in industry data, we integrated directly into Plimsoll’s in-house reporting database whereby any changes in the statistics of a particular industry will be automatically synchronised with the app. The app also uses Apple Push Notification to notify customers of the latest filed accounts of companies in respect of which they have previously ordered industry reports."

Plimsoll has been analysing markets for almost 25 years and in that time has developed a reputation for providing instant market and company intelligence to company directors and senior decision makers.

The Plimsoll Business Intelligence app is available to download from the App Store.

Check out the site to see videos of rehearsals and news about the show.

The site provides visitors with galleries, videos, player testimonials, an illustrated course overview and all of the practical information they need to plan their visit. It also provides members with an entertaining and useful site which they can be very proud of.

The site integrates seamlessly with the BRS Tee Booking System to facilitate real-time bookings.

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Customers can access the full calendar of events; share information about upcoming performances on Facebook and Twitter and even listen to music clips and show previews anytime, anywhere.
“The Ulster Orchestra are an excellent example of an organisation keen to fully integrate digital into their marketing and communications, and this project is an excellent addition to our growing App portfolio”, says Jonathan Kelly of Origin Partners.
“This type of interactive tool provides organisations such as the Orchestra with instant communication, as well as opening up its concerts to a wider audience. We have invested a lot of effort to ensure a ‘heightened user experience’ and in the future it will be integrated with the box office to provide customers with the ability to book tickets directly from the App.”

The Ulster Orchestra’s season runs until Friday 20 May 2011 and will include exciting concerts from a host of international conductors and soloists. Lydia Gamble, Head of Marketing and Development, says, "This iPhone App is a great way for customers and potential customers to keep up-to-date with what’s happening with the Orchestra while on the move as well as sample music from forthcoming concerts. We are really looking forward to a fabulous 2010/11 Season".

A collaboration between the Grand Opera House and Origin Partners, the app is a groundbreaking step forward for the arts in Northern Ireland, providing users with show listings, breaking news stories, cast and on-sale announcements and much more.

Launched in October 2009, the Grand Opera House is the only local arts organisation to embrace the new technology, and were among the first organisations in Northern Ireland to successfully develop and launch a branded iPhone application.

We are delighted with the award and look forward to continuing to work successfully with the grand Opera House Team!

Working in partnership with Origin over the past 6 mths, Bunk have redesigned their website, enhanced the buying/booking process for their customers and also improved the efficiency and capability of the bookings management system.

Here's hoping for a great summer for all those Bunk Campers!

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NWP wanted to develop a website which reflects how the company has grown and developed and clearly communicates the products, services and benefits that NWP provide. Origin have provided a site with contemporary look and feel and innovative functionality to intuitively provide potential customers with all of the information they need on the success and experience of NWP and the quality of their products and services.

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Using our Spectrum ecommerce platform we worked with Kelly's to develop an intelligent business to business ecommerce system. The system is integrated with their back office stock and accounting system and thus knits seamlessly into existing business processes.

We look forward to helping Kelly Flowers grow a very successful online business!

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Origin Partners has custom developed a new iPhone application for the Grand Opera House.  iPhone owners can now download the application free of charge from the Apple App Store to have up-to-the minute information on performances, schedule information, show synopses, images and video clips at their fingertips. Users can also make a reservation at the venue’s Hippodrome Restaurant, sign up to the Grand  Opera House mailing list and click through to automatically call the box office to book tickets.

Jerry Staple, Operations Director of Origin Partners, said:

“The Grand Opera House iPhone app is a fantastic example of using mobile technology to interact with audiences and is a ground breaking step forward for the arts in Northern Ireland. The iPhone market is set to grow substantially over the coming months now that exclusive rights to sell the handset have been lifted. This will make apps an increasingly important communication tool in the future and we are now talking to several other clients about how an app could benefit their business.

“Accessing information on the go is increasingly important to consumers and businesses must respond to this demand. Although many companies can feel intimidated in moving away from traditional marketing strategies to include digital solutions, investing in mobile, email, web, ecommerce or touchscreen technologies are often much more cost effective in the long run than other mediums.”

Since opening its doors on 23 December 1895, the Grand Opera House has delivered an unrivalled programme of entertainment, playing host to some of the greatest names in theatre and music. The venue currently welcomes over 400,000 people through its doors every year and has welcomed 40 shows during 2009 alone.

Paul Coleman, New Media Marketing Officer for the Grand Opera House added:

“We are delighted with the end result and to become part of the growing iPhone community. Origin has helped us focus our digital marketing strategy over the past year to create new, exciting innovations for the benefit of our loyal customers and also to reach new audiences. The application is an excellent way for us to add to the range of methods we use to communicate with our audience and make it as easy as possible to access information about the Grand Opera House and our offering.”

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For further information, please contact:
Natalie Mackin, MCE Public Relations, 028 9026 7099

With huge successes in recent months such as the Terry Bradley bag (which sold out in a matter of hours when it was released in House of Fraser, Belfast) and a customer list which includes Rick Stein, the Royal Horticultural Society, the V&A Museum and the National Trust, among others, the traditional company made the move to online sales earlier this year.

Managing Director, Kenneth Webb said “We hesitated selling our product direct to consumers in the past because we simply didn’t want to conflict with our retail and e-tail customers who were doing just that. However, we receive thousands of requests from consumers each year and recently decided that only a branded and controlled website with a world-class distribution system would allow the end consumer to fully enjoy the ethos of the Ulster Weavers product and service. This investment highlights the belief in our product and our team who continue to develop globally popular designs.”

Ulster Weavers engaged Origin Partners Ltd, a creative digital agency, also based in
Holywood, to develop its highly interactive, e-commerce website.

Jonathan Kelly and Jerry Staple, who established Origin Partners Ltd in June 2006, relished the challenge to work with Ulster Weavers. 

“We believe that any business, in any sector, regardless of size can benefit from a digital strategy. Selling online is an extremely cost-effective way of reaching existing and new markets and in the current economic climate we are seeing established retailers as well as new starts seizing the opportunity. An entrepreneurial spirit is required for successful ecommerce. We match that with expertise and a partnership approach  This combination has brought success to Ulster Weavers and many other clients ”, says Jerry.

The investment in the website, valued at almost £250,000, created new jobs for the company, which sold 800,000 tea towels in 2008 across its North Down and Belfast operations.  The site www.ulsterweavers.com, is live and is continuing to create sales each day, attracting customers across the globe.

The “Shows” information includes, show description, show poster / images, video/audio clips and show schedules.

Within the shows section the user also has the option to click and automatically call the box office to make a reservation.

Paul Coleman, of The Grand Opera House commented…
“Origin have helped us focus our email and mobile strategy of the past year and we were very excited when they approached us with the idea for the iPhone application. It’s an excellent way for us to extend our digital marketing to the growing iPhone community. We aim to innovate for our loyal customers and attract new audiences, the app is an excellent tool to have in our digital armoury.”
The Opera House application is Origin Partners first foray into the world of the iPhone.  However, the Holywood based creative digital agency, who specialise in developing digital strategies for their clients, think it will be the first of many…”We have shaped our services around what we believe companies need to implement a successful digital strategy, web, ecommerce, email, mobile and touchscreen are tools that we use every day to help clients communicate with and sell to their customers. We love what is happening with the iPhone and how apps are rapidly creeping into the mainstream. The Opera House really embraced the idea when we pitched it and we are delighted with the end result. We are now talking to several other clients about how an app could benefit their business.”  said Jerry Staple, Origin Partners.
The Grand Opera House application is now available to download from the App Store.

The website design is slick and stylish, reflecting the fashion conscious Foyleside shopper, helping them plan their visit and find out all they need about the centre. The new site is packed with content managed functionality; Stores, Offers, Competitions, Events, Galleries and an Exclusive Foyleside Shopper Club for the thousands of regular visitors. The Foyleside marketing team can also use the site to build their mailing list and broadcast email campaigns to subscribed shoppers.

Origin have also developed an accompanying Foyleside mobile site which feeds appropriate bite-size content (offers, whats on) to shopper's phones when they are on the move.

This gives Foyleside a beautiful digital marketing package allowing 2-way communication with them and their shopper via the web, mobile and email.

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Jonathan and Jerry established Origin Partners Ltd in (June) 2006, and the company’s reputation is now growing rapidly having won some prestigious work across a variety of sectors.

In retail, Origin have developed the website for Belfast’s premier shopping development, Victoria Square, as well facilitating the centre’s collection of market intelligence and customer data, through a hand held mobile survey tool creating an effective customer relationship management database. The company has also designed highly successful ecommerce sites for LifeandLooks; Jason Shankey; D2D Furniture and kitchen company, Make.

Origin Partners have also recently designed and developed touch screen applications for property agents BTW Cairns (then Eric Cairns Partnership) and Remax; and have  been recently commissioned to develop interactive software for the new Alfa Romeo showroom at Mervyn Stewart.

“We believe that any business, in any sector, regardless of size can benefit from digital marketing techniques. We are focused on making technology work for businesses and have a proven track record in creating solutions to boost sales, enhance marketing and improve business performance”, says Jerry.

“It can often be the case that companies don’t understand how technology can benefit them”, adds Jonathan. “This can be a challenge so we make it our business to understand a client’s operations so we can work together to produce the right results. We’ve had a number of instances in which a company has thought it needed one thing and we have identified something completely different, and we have also been in the situation of identifying solutions before a company has even recognised that the need exists.”

In fact, Origin’s partnership with Carphone Warehouse was a result of an initial cold call from Jonathan to Carphone Warehouse in London, last September. Origin presented a proposal for a touch window application which allowed customers to view and enquire about products, services, prices and packages simply by touching the shop window. Following their pitch, the application was installed in Carphone Warehouses’ flagship Oxford Street store in London at the end of last year and is potentially being rolled out to key footfall locations within the UK later this year.

Jonathan Kelly and Jerry Staple are ESB Independent Energy Young Business Personalities of the Month for (June).

But, at Carphone Warehouse, a trial of an interactive window is taking place, using technology that turns the pane into a giant touchscreen. Round the corner, at the Orange store on Carnaby Street, there is a similar plea. In this case, a wave of your hand in front of the window brings up content on a large projector screen.

No one was using either screen on a Saturday night when Retail Week went down to take a look, but it was a warm evening and central London’s revellers clearly had other priorities. Both installations are producing positive results, according to the retailers.

The interactive window at Carphone Warehouse is a pilot of a bespoke system called Carphone Warehouse Vision, created by the Belfast-based company Origin Partners.

Origin Partners commercial director Jonathan Kelly explains how the trial came about. “We started talking to Carphone Warehouse in February last year. It was just speculative on our part; we thought the technology had legs for a large retailer, as once it is created it can be rolled out to many stores,” he says. “Carphone Warehouse knows how many people come into the store, and also has an idea of how many people come past the store. It wants to capture some of that passing traffic.”

After the deal for the pilot was signed in September, the system was rolled out at a Carphone Warehouse store on Oxford Street in the run-up to Christmas. Kelly admits both companies have been on a steep learning curve since then.

The interactive technology is made up of two projection systems and a 50-inch screen in the window. A special foil has been stuck to the glass of the window to effectively turn it into a touchscreen, which operates the display behind it.

Kelly explains: “You can use a projector or an LCD screen in a window running off a PC. The magic is the foil that is used on the window.”

While the hardware has been available for several years, there is still much work to be done to refine the user interface and tailor the content to make it relevant and appealing to consumers on the street. Kelly says that a lot of time was invested in the “spinning” menus, for instance. The developers looked at other popular user interfaces, such as the operating system for Apple computers and Radio One’s web site. “The application is 100 per cent bespoke to Carphone Warehouse,” he says. “We said that we would create something that would work for them.”

The interfaces have all been designed specifically with the touchscreen in mind. Kelly says the developers took note of the poor user experience offered by some early kiosks – where often the user was not sure whether touching the screen was having any effect. He says: “It is important that the user knows that they have touched it.”

The focus of the content is on the products and services that Carphone Warehouse has branched out into, such as broadband, the Geek Squad technology support service and selling iPhones.

Kelly adds that a lot of the content has been repurposed from elsewhere. For instance, text and images have been taken from other media, such as Carphone Warehouse’s web site. Other content – such as short videos – has been adapted to make it relevant to where it will be viewed.

The initial project was to add a mobile element to the marketing campaign for the highly anticipated Flashdance stage show.

Origin came up with the idea to create a mobile site for Flashdance where members of the public can win tickets, view show dates and booking details on their mobile phones. Users can also click a button to automatically call the ticket office to secure their seats. Users can access the mobile site by texting 'flash' to a short code 80011 after which they will be entered into a draw to win show tickets  and sent a link to access the mobile site. The short number is being promoted on all outdoor advertising and printed promotional material to  ensure that users are aware of the facility. "The Flashdance mobile campaign is just the start of a series of digital techniques that we are  implementing to connect with our audience. We are focussing on using innovative techniques to make peope aware of the excellent  entertainment that the Opera House has to offer throughout the year" (Paul Coleman, Grand Opera House).

 Origin and Spirit will be working on an ongoing basis to ensure the success of Southside's digital strategy.

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Mahon Point Shopping Centre is sure to impress with one of the most memorable shopping and leisure experiences in Ireland.
It  offers an exciting range of high street stores, restaurants, cafes, a 13 screen cinema and additional leisure facilities. Anchor tenants, Debenhams, Tesco and Omniplex are joined by many of the leading Irish, U.K. and European retail names such as Next, Zara, River Island, Monsoon, Jack & Jones, La Senza, Sam McCauley,  Lacoste, Adams, Suits You, Carrig Donn, Champion Sports, Perfume Direct, Ecco and many more!

Origin were tasked with the responsibility of producing a website with a look & feel which represents the vibrancy of the centre and functionality which adds value to customers and to the marketing team.

The new site is colourful and fresh with intelligent content management functions which are enabling Mahon Point to build their customer database and develop their digital marketing strategy.

Features include:
- Store Directory and Interactive Map
- Online Competitions Management
- Mailing List and Email Campaign capability
- Jobs Manager
- Galleries
- Offers and Promotions

"We have really enjoyed producing this site with the Spirit and Mahon Point teams and look forward to helping them evolve their digital marketing strategy" (Adam Cartlidge, Origin Partners)

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Origin... the Holywood years have officially begun!

Alan employed the services of Origin Partners to help him digitally market his home and run the competition online.

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Origin have delivered a stylish content managed solution which communicates the slick image of Westend, whilst giving the team the flexibility to control it. The system also contains Origin's Campaign facility which enables the marketing team to build and segment mailing lists, publish professional email marketing and measure the results.

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From its prestigious city centre address, the Belfast Business Centre provides flexible Office spaces and Suites, Meeting Rooms and Conference Facilities, Virtual Offices and Mailing addresses. Their new website enables potential customers to view full details on all services, peruse stylish image galleries and request information specific to their requirements. It also portrays the professionalism and attention to detail of the Belfast Business Centre and its team.

The site is highly optimised to ensure that the Belfast Business Centre are strongly on the radar for businesses searching for their services.

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Origin have produced a fully content managed solution with functionality which allows the marketing team to manage the site content, create and run email campaigns, publish and manage online competitions and manage an exclusive Whitewater Online Club.

The site also provides the customer with full details on all stores, offers, events and excellent interactive features such as the store map and gallery. Members of the public can also register for the Whitewater Club and avail of exclusive latest offers and events.

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The Natural Stone Database Project is a first step in addressing some of the lack of information for stone conservation in Northern Ireland. The project is a unique partnership between industry and research in Northern Ireland that combines the research knowledge of the Stone Weathering Research Group at Queen's
with the extensive practical experience of Consarc Design Group.

The project comprised an extensive two and a half year programme of surveying, stone sampling and analysis which was used to produce an interactive, database of listed buildings, monuments and stone quarries 'The Natural Stone Database' and 'Guidance Notes' for the Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland.

"The online Stone Database provides excellent search functionality, image galleries, integration with google maps and clever content mgt. It was an extremely interesting and rewarding project to work on." (Jerry Staple, Origin Partners)

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In advance of the official launch of the centre on March 6th, the new Victoria Square website was launched today, providing consumers with a taste of things to come. "Having been commissioned as digital marketing supplier for the centre, we knew we had to produce a website which lived up to the hype and met the expectations of the public.. We hope we've achieved that." (Jerry Staple, Operations Director, Origin Partners)

The site has a classy look and feel and under the surface the content management functionality gives tremendous control to the Victoria Square team. The interest in the site has been phenomenal with almost 500 people entering the launch competition within the first few hours of launch!

"We are very happy to be involved in a project as widely anticipated and we look forward to helping Victoria Square to develop their Digital Marketing strategy in the months and years ahead". (Jonathan Kelly, Commercial Director, Origin Partners)

Don't forget, doors open on March 6th  visit the site www.victoriasquare.com

Carphone Warehouse launched their new interactive window application, designed and developed by Origin Partners. Carphone Warehouse Vision allows customers to view and enquire about products, services, prices and packages by touching the shop windows! It also provides a fantastic display advertising medium to "catch the eye of the millions of passers-by". Members of the public queued up to spin the menu and navigate through the system. 

Plans for a 2008 roll-out are currently being hatched but rather than listen to us harp on about it, pictures paint a thousand words- have a look at the gallery below.

Have a look at the site www.spiritmg.com

The website will contain an online database which will provide information on natural stone types and details of the Northern Ireland buildings in which they can be found. The site will also provide users with a comprehensive search and reference resource as well as an excellent aid to learning and fieldwork.

Origin look forward to delivering the system in February.

Carphone Warehouse will launch their Vision Interactive Windows before the Christmas rush, we'll keep you posted.

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The Bluetooth broadcasting service is the latest of a series of technology innovations by McKay Pharmacy, who have recently launched their new health and beauty ecommerce brand www.lifeandlooks.com.

McKay Pharmacy are embracing new technology to grow and improve their business. Origin Partners wish them every success.

The system was well received at the Plan Expo exhibition in Dublin and Bowman have plans to work with Origin to develop the system further to include an Interactive Product Catalogue and Product Visualiser.

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Vision Homes developed by Origin Partners, utilises the latest technologies to enable customers to search RE/MAX’s latest information with their fingertips. Clever touch technology enables the thru-window interaction with the display and integration with RE/MAX’s central property database ensures that the customer gets access to up to the minute property information.
RE/MAX’s new system also enables buyers to send themselves mobile / email property brochures and sign-up to the mailing list via the window.

“Vision Homes provides significant benefits for our team and our customers. The system is self-maintaining and available for use whether we are open or closed. As soon as a property hits the market it is available to view on the window. There is also the ‘wow factor’ of being able to touch through the window and features such as the mobile property brochure which differentiate our service and speed up the sales process.”  John Flynn, Broker/Owner Remax Excel

Vision Homes can be deployed in touch-window and touchscreen formats and integrated with central property databases to provide a visually impressive, practical and self-maintaining display system.

Victoria Square

Spirit MG

Consarc Stone Conservation Project

and one of Northern Ireland's biggest names in property!

Have a look, perhaps buy something? www.serumm.co.uk

Now it is finding its way into both big and small devices, such as Microsoft's table computer and Apple's iPhone, it poses the question: "Has the technology finally come of age?".  Read the full aritcle on the BBC Website

Boris Becker, Ralph Lauren's brand ambassador and Wimbledon tennis champion, demonstrated the "window shopping" screen, which guides shoppers through the brand's Wimbledon clothing line and shows video tennis clips.

The content is projected onto 78 inch interactive foils on the inside of the window where customers can stroll up and browse/buy products at any time of day or night. If a purchase is made, shoppers are contacted by e-mail or phone the next day to securely enter their payment information and arrange for shipping.

The interactive window will also show live Wimbledon scores during the tournament and even features video tennis tips.

Ralph Lauren piloted the technology at their New York and Chicago stores last year. The London launch continues their push towards providing more innovative ways for customers to shop and interact with their brand.

Also designed to interact with mobile phones placed on the surface, Microsoft says it will initially sell the unit to corporate customers.

 
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According to the Office of Fair Trading the UK internet shopping market is estimated to be worth more than £21.4bn, and last year over 20 million people shopped online with nearly a third of them spending £1,000-plus.  However a recent survey by Barclaycard has indicated that many established UK Retailers have yet to fully embrace ecommerce.

According to the survey over two thirds of UK retailers are missing out on potential revenues by not offering their goods for sale online. Feedback showed that the slow uptake is because of the perception that set up costs are too high and that a high level of technical know-how is needed to manage the process.

The amount of time a business had been trading was also a major factor. Of those retailers that had set up less than 2 years ago, 32% traded online, while for businesses older than 10 years, the figure was just 23%.

The opportunity for established retailers to boost local sales and grow new markets online is there to be taken. Consumer habits are changing with ecommerce now becoming a feature within local economies. The availability of broadband, removal of the 'hassle factor' and the security of purchasing from retailers that the buyer knows and trusts is boosting 'local ebusiness'.

As retail prepares for Christmas, consideration should be given to how ecommerce can offset the trend of falling high street sales.

Origin Partners have been reviewing the site and analysing the market to help Jason crystalise and implement his new ideas.

The new version of the site is due to launch in the Summer and is set to boost JasonShankey.co.uk into the ecommerce stratosphere.

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 Origin Partners' Directors, Jerry Staple and Jonathan Kelly were in Barcelona at this year's 3GSM in order to further develop Origin's expertise and service offering in the mobile arena. Jonathan commented at the show "We feel that our business must continually push the boundaries in order to provide our clients with the best solutions. Mobile content, Marketing and Applications is where we feel organisations must be looking in order to keep pace with customer demands, thats why we're at 3GSM and we have certainly not been not been disappointed, the buzz at the show and potential for the coming years is hugely exciting. We have begun to develop relationships with partners from across the globe which will help Origin provide world-class mobile services for our clients" Jonathan Kelly, Origin Partners

All in all, the Congress is the only annual event that fully captures the competitive forces, the personalities, the innovation and the diversity that make up the global mobile industry.