01732 759725 magazine 09 HP invites all to AI party HP Inc. is inviting everyone, from students to corporate knowledge workers, to unlock the power of AI, with the launch of the world’s highest performance AI PC coengineered with AMD to provide 55 TOPS of NPU performance. The HP OmniBook Ultra 14-inch Next Gen AI PC, available in the UK in October with prices starting at £1,649, is designed to enable users to run AI workloads faster, customise models and maintain privacy – all locally on the device. An HP AI Companion optimises the AI PC for greater productivity and brings AI tools and solutions onto the device, while a unique security chip allows the PC’s core to self-heal from AI-assisted cyberattacks while keeping data private and users productive. Other features include 21-hour battery life; an AI-enabled, high-resolution 9 MP camera; and a free update to Copilot+ PC experiences when available from Microsoft. http://www.hp.com INNOVATIONS Filofax enters digital age Filofax personal organisers are entering the digital age with the launch of a new Reminder App that allows users to plan on paper and keep track of commitments on their smartphone. In combination with QR codes printed on each diary page, the app enables users to digitally capture notes and task lists, schedule electronic reminders and send notifications. New QR code diaries and refills will be available in three sizes – Personal (the top seller), A5 and A4 – and in several languages. https://filofax.com/ Forewarned is forearmed KnowBe4, provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is introducing a free tool to help IT security professionals and network administrators identify network security weaknesses from the perspective of a hacker. BreachSim conducts simulations to uncover network vulnerabilities that bad actors might exploit to exfiltrate data, providing results in minutes. KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman said: “With BreachSim, we’re giving organisations the power to see their networks through the eyes of a potential cyberattacker. By offering this at no cost, we’re ensuring that organisations of all sizes can benefit from these proactive security measures. Leveraging BreachSim alongside KnowBe4’s comprehensive security awareness training enables organisations to strengthen their security posture significantly. This combined approach effectively reduces human-related risks and equips organisations to navigate the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape with confidence.” www.knowbe4.com Sound boom Video conferencing manufacturer Boom Collaboration is offering its high performance HALO videobar in a bundle with an audio expansion kit. The Boom HALO Business Edition includes the videobar and an extra microphone/speaker to increase audio range by an additional three metres. HALO delivers 4K video with enhanced AI facial framing and speaker tracking, a 120° wide angle field of view, 10x zoom, smart mic array, dual 10W speakers, high-fidelity audio with a 48kHz sampling rate and intelligent noise reduction. https://boomcollaboration.com At the sharp end Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe has introduced its first desktop displays under the Sharp brand. With high pixel density resolutions and support for multi-screen configurations, the Sharp MultiSync EA272Q (QuadHD) and Sharp MultiSync EA272U (UltraUHD) 27in monitors are suitable for use in detail-rich control room applications as well as corporate environments and home offices. Desktop models with 90W USB Type-C connectivity and embedded LAN act as Docking Hubs with a single cable for powering a notebook/PC and connecting it to the display. Alistair Round, Product Manager Commercial Displays at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe, said: “Maximum screen estate, minimum cable clutter – that’s the vision we had in mind for the first two Sharp-branded desktop monitors. The new desktop displays improve productivity through frictionless workflows, they support energy-efficient technology usage and offer ergonomic comfort, all while convincing with detail-rich visualisation.” www.sharpnecdisplays.eu Prefab AI data centres With demand for AIready data centre capacity outstripping supply, Vertiv has developed a high density prefabricated modular (PFM) data centre engineered for efficient and reliable AI computing that can reduce the time to deploy AI critical digital infrastructure by up to 50% compared to an onsite build. The scalable Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip prefabricated modular data centre integrates bestin-class technologies, including highdensity direct-to-chip liquid cooling and high-efficiency power protection and distribution. The solution can be used as a modular retrofit of an existing facility or as a new freestanding data centre, supporting up to hundreds of kilowatts per row, up to multiple megawatts with prefabricated units. Vertiv.com
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