Technology Reseller - v18 2019

technolog y reseller.co.uk INNOVATIONS 07 Solid benefits Western Digital has added an entry-level NVMe model to its WD Blue range of solid state drives (SSD), giving content creators and PC enthusiasts near-instant access to files and programs. Built with Western Digital’s own 3D NAND technology, firmware and controller, the WD Blue SN500 NVMe SSD delivers three times the performance of SATA models, with sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,700/1,450MB/s and power consumption as low as 2.7W. Exclusivity guaranteed NTA has launched a four-strong range of white-labelled handsets that can be printed with a reseller’s own logo and model number. This gives them exclusivity and ensures customers can’t drive down prices by finding the same models online for less. When used with the NTA Hosted platform, the phones support recently added functions, including the ability for partners to set their own provisioning preferences and a Hot Desking feature that allows a user to log into an extension anywhere in the world and activate their own settings without having to reboot the handset. www.nta.co.uk Hospitality bundle Vtech and Yeastar have collaborated to enable hoteliers to upgrade their telephone system to SIP, while retaining their current VTech hospitality phones or upgrading to cordless models. The bundle combining Vtech Analogue Hotel Phones and Yeastar TA FXS gateways is being distributed by Trust Distribution. www.guestphones.com Huddle room icon With its Icon 500 and Icon 300 systems, Lifesize hopes to bring cloud-based, zero latency, 4K video conferencing and content sharing to mid-sized meeting rooms and the 98% of Huddle Rooms that have yet to be video-enabled – around 30 million, according to Frost and Sullivan. Both devices are purpose-built for Lifesize’s cloud-based video service, which, instead of using the public internet, routes calls via IBM Cloud Pro, a 2,000 Gbps fibre network made up of 16 data centres worldwide, each with more than 5,000 servers, and an associate network of carriers in a further 20 cities. www. lifesize. com Go rugged Urban Armor Gear has introduced a rugged yet sleek case for the Microsoft Surface Go. Compatible with the Surface Go’s Type Cover Keyboard and Surface Pen, the Plyo Series case has an infinitely variable kickstand that transforms the tablet into a laptop with multiple viewing angles. The friction-free, lint-resistant exterior slips easily in and out of bags, while airsoft corners protect against unavoidable knocks and drops. Work and play The Sennheiser MB 360 UC Bluetooth headset with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is the perfect device for multi-tasking professionals working in busy offices, co-working environments or public spaces. ANC technology keeps distractions to a minimum in noisy environments, from open plan offices to aircraft cabins, while the ability to switch easily between business calls, mobile calls and music ensures users need just one headset for work and play. www.sennheiser.com/mb-360-uc Roam free Now available in the UK, Majesti-Fi pocket Wi-Fi solutions enable business users to roam freely in over 140 countries without fear of high data charges. Following research showing the extent to which business travellers use corporate data allowances for personal activities like online shopping, dating, gaming and gambling, Majesti- Fi is promoting its devices to business customers as a money-saving, secure alternative to mobile networks and public Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels and restaurants. www.majestifi.com Off the peg datacentres Vertiv has extended its modular data centre portfolio with two new ‘plug and play’ ranges that make it easier for organisations to deploy data centre capacity from the core to the edge of the network. These are the SmartMod/SmartMod MAX, a self-contained, ready-to-order, prefabricated modular (PFM) range that requires significantly less on-site installation than traditionally built data centres, and the Power Module range of pre- integrated power infrastructure, comprising a weatherproof, transportable enclosure plus internal components, such as UPS and thermal management systems. www.VertivCo.com/Solutions-EMEA Get the look Snom’s latest IP phone firmware, version 10, introduces a completely new user interface and improved features, such as ad hoc conference calls that can be set up with fewer steps, a two-button press quick redial function, contact suggestions after the first three characters of a number or name have been entered, easier transferring/redirecting of calls and ambient light sensing that automatically adjusts display brightness to maximise readability. The new UI has a more modern look with customisable backgrounds and colour schemes. www.snom.com EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD NTA: White Label Handsets 9