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01732 759725 WHAT’s NEW 18 AI-enabled smartphone Huawei has unveiled a new range of AI- enabled smartphones. The HUAWEI Mate 10, HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro and PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 10 are powered by Kirin 970, the world’s first AI processor for smartphones to have a dedicated Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU). Huawei says the NPU enables the phone to think and learn like a human brain and deliver a faster and more customised mobile experience. As an example, Huawei cites up to 300% faster translations and better object recognition and photo mode selection when taking pictures. www.huawei.com Longer lasting batteries Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, is using lithium- ion batteries for energy storage on several of its Liebert Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. It claims that lithium-ion batteries designed specifically for UPS applications are smaller, lighter and last longer than traditional valve- regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are initially compatible with the Liebert EXL S1 and Liebert Trinergy Cube solutions, and could soon be extended to Vertiv’s entire three-phase UPS portfolio. www.vertivco.com Affordable interactive whiteboards Panasonic’s new 4K direct-LED touch- panel displays, the 75-inch TH-75BQE1 and the 65-inch TH-65BFE1, come with up to 10-point touch and Whiteboard Software offering a whiteboard mode, PowerPoint presentation mode and Video and Screen Capture functions. The 400 cd/ m2 displays also include a simple USB memory viewer to decode media stored on USB devices. business.panasonic.co.uk Plug in and present Logitech Screen Share is a simple way to share content in conference rooms and online meetings. Combining an HDMI capture device and companion app for the conference room PC, it lets meeting participants connect their laptop or mobile and share content on the in-room display and via meeting or video conferencing services, such as Zoom, BlueJean, Skype for Business or WebEx. www.logitech.com Built-in disaster recovery Syneto’s new HYPERSeries 2000 hyperconverged appliance with integrated Disaster Recovery (DR) allows small companies to recover applications and data in just 15 minutes and enjoy enterprise-class capabilities, including improved application performance, native file sharing and always-on data protection. www.syneto.eu Power saving projector Optimised for corporate and educational use, ViewSonic PA5 Series projectors have up to 3600 lumens brightness, a contrast ratio of 22,000:1 and ViewSonic SuperColor Technology for more realistic and accurate colour in both bright and dark environments. The line includes SVGA, XGA and WXGA resolutions and a choice of lamp mode to extend lamp life. SuperEco mode, for example, dims projected images to 70%, extending lamp lifespan to 15,000 hours. www.viewsonic.com What’s New Direct scanning Three ‘push’ scan modes on Panasonic’s new network scanners (the KV-S10Y series) enable them to be operated with or without a PC or USB connection. Users who register their scanning requirements in advance can use the pre-set scan function to scan directly to an FTP server, SMB folder or email. The KV-S1058Y scans at 65ppm/130ipm and the KV- S1028Y scans at 45ppm/90ipm. http:// business. panasonic. co.uk Safety first Apricorn’s new secure, software-free USB drive helps organisations in the most regulated industries (banking, government, education, legal and healthcare) to demonstrate that they take data security seriously. Available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes, the programmable Aegis Secure Key 3z flash drive includes military- grade encryption and eliminates the vulnerabilities found in software-managed systems. One particularly useful feature is Aegis Configurator software, which allows multiple devices to be configured and deployed simultaneously. Prices start at £65. www.apricorn.com Conference companion The Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500, developed in co-operation with Microsoft, lets users connect remote and local participants to Skype for Business meetings and share content wirelessly. The all-in-one device features a 360-degree rotatable 11.6-inch touch display that can be used to control the meetings. www.lenovo.com