#vAllStars 2018

#vAllStars 2018

by | Sep 5, 2018 | #vExpert

So this year at VMworld I was very fortunate to be part of the Rubrik #vAllStars 2018. I think this is a great thing and was great to see them win yet another best in show. A full list of people included can be found here. I certainly love some of the comical ones!

Below are some great tweets about the event

 

I have also been made aware these are coming the VMworld in Barcelona so I cannot wait to get a physical copy of my card and also get some of my peers to sign theirs to collect. I also hope to work out what each of the colours may mean if there is anything to that too!

It was great to see myself and quite a few new people to the deck but I wonder if like others I can get on it next year too!

If you want yours signed for any reason catch me at VMworld or even at a local VMUG or tech event.

Using Uber Conference in the UK

Using Uber Conference in the UK

by | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorised

I have recently been introduced to Uber Conference along with many others that could be named but this is a great way to join up with people on browsers or people I know in the US. One of the features that made me giggle is a particular music on hold you can choose which is Rick Astley so you get to #RickRoll people whilst they wait for you.

The only downside is there is no free UK dial in number but I found this service that allows me to use my inclusive minutes to dial US numbers https://www.freecallstousa.co.uk 

I know that I like to have many of my conference bridges to auto dial if I don’t have access to the app or weak data or even if I am driving. With this method I can ask Siri to start UberConference and it adds me as the host automatically and enters my PIN

What you need to do is enter the following into a contact card

+44 330 117 3872,ConferenceNumber#,,,,OrganizerPIN

You can get the details from your settings page within your account.

If it take ages to connect you can play with the , as each carrier adds different delays and find the sweet spot for yourself. Below is a demo of this working

 

DISCLAIMER:- I have not tested the security of either service and I am not liable for any loses or charges. Also please check with your telephony provider this number is included as again I am not liable for any charges