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]]>The ThinkPad E14 and E15 models offer consumers an updated design, with a screen-to-body ratio of 85%. In addition, they add a range of the latest security features, such as a tough fingerprint reader and an optional IR camera with Glance by Mirametrix technology. The Glance feature can automatically lock the laptop when the user steps away and offers a snap window and smart pointer function for multi-display set-ups.
Both laptops are equipped with Harman speakers with Dolby Audio software, dual array far-field microphones and the ThinkPad keyboard. Consumers can choose to add Wi-Fi 6 technology to their laptops for optimal connectivity.
“We are delighted to partner with AMD and leverage their ground-breaking 7nm process technology within our ThinkPad laptops, and to offer our customers class-leading computing solutions that will help ensure business continuity during and beyond these challenging times,” said Jerry Paradise, Vice-President of the Commercial Portfolio of Lenovo PC & Smart Devices.
Lenovo has also announced that its new ThinkPad T, X and L series powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 4000 Series mobile processors will be made available in June 2020.
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]]>Nuclias Cloud offers high-performance access points and cloud-managed switches, which are managed by a centralised cloud-based control system that is deployed on over 50,000 cloud-managed customer networks around the world.
“MSPs need a powerful and scalable solution with which they can manage their customers’ networks from a single pane of glass, and Nuclias Cloud provides exactly that,” said Graeme Reardon, Managing Director of D-Link ANZ.
With Nuclias Cloud, MSPs can easily deploy and streamline networks to support unlimited devices across multiple sites, and once they are set up administrators can manage the network from the online portal or app to capture advanced traffic reports and real-time insights.
It also offers a secure administration system, auditable change logs, authentication via captive portal, a RADIUS server, automated network monitoring and Facebook and Google login support for guest Wi-Fi access.
A significant number of MSPs have already chosen to use and resell the Nuclias Cloud Management solution in Australia because of its flexibility, scalability and resale benefits.
Unlike many other cloud networking solutions, Nuclias Cloud is available to MSPs on a month-to-month basis with no lock-in contracts. In addition, Nuclias Cloud promises no long-term costs, hidden extras or additional licence fees. Furthermore, given the difficult COVID-19 climate, D-Link ANZ has suspended monthly billing for new and existing Nuclias Cloud MSPs for Q2 2020, at least.
On the customer-facing side, Nuclias Cloud allows MSPs to bill their customers upfront, monthly, annually or whichever combination they prefer.
The Nuclias Cloud range of hardware solutions has been extended to include high-performance Gigabit smart-managed switches with optional PoE and fibre connectivity as well as Wi-Fi Access Points featuring MU-MIMO, PoE support, and up to 3×3 concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi. D-Link cameras and routers will also become part of the Nuclias Cloud solution in 2020.
Full pricing is available at www.dlink.com.au/nuclias.
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]]>Focusing on users in call centres or similar, the Engage 50 headset features impressive passive noise cancellation, plus a unique three microphone system with stereo sound and super wideband which can be adjusted for optimum comfort.
The headset aims to eliminate interruptions while on the phone with the introduction of status lights on earcups, a simple addition but innovative design.
The lights can be customised, set to orange for in a call, or green for free to talk for example. Further increasing productivity.
In addition, the Engage 50 comes with a call control unit accessory, essentially a remote, which allows users to adjust volume levels, mute calls, speed dial, answer and end calls, and update their status lights at the touch of a button.
Users can also avail of rich call analytics and live on-screen microphone guidance to ensure optimum results for both customers and businesses.
There are two versions of the Engage 50, the Stereo and Mono, find out more information and specifications on the Jabra website.
The Jabra Engage 50 Stereo/Mono headset is now available at Jabra.com.au and via selected partners at RRP AU$270 (Mono) and AU$300 (Stereo).
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]]>The sports car maker has gone on the attack, with tough new European Union guidelines on carbon emissions looming. The ECC has already announced it would like the average new car’s emissions to total 130g/km of CO2 by 2012, and is now haggling with the industry about implementing the target. The move will apply in Australia.
In an extraordinary outburst, Porsche board member Michael Macht hit out at small car makers for failing to make big steps to cut carbon. ‘The contribution made by European small car manufacturers in reducing CO2 since 2002 has been truly disappointing. They have reduced CO2 emissions in their segment by just two per cent.’
Porsche has reduced the Cayenne’s CO2 emissions by 15 percent this year, by introducing direct injection onto its petrol engines. And CAR Online can reveal that this fuel-saving technology will be rolled out on the 911’s flat sixes next year. That will help Porsche cut its carbon emissions by 20 percent, between 2002 and 2008.
That said, Porsche’s most efficient model – the Cayman – emits 222g/km of CO2, and the Cayenne Turbo a profligate 358g/km. The company is clearly feeling the pressure, especially if the 130g/km target is made mandatory and hefty financial penalties are imposed for non-compliance.
‘If the European Commission decides that every individual car maker must reach the 130g/km of carbon dioxide target, then Porsche will have to close its doors,’ a company insider told CAR Online this week.
Porsche is lobbying for an ‘ambitious’ percentage reduction in emissions, instead of a specific CO2 target of 130g/km.
As well as rolling out direct injection petrol engines, Porsche will introduce hybrid powertrains too. Porsche is working on hybrids with Bosch and Audi, and will introduce a petrol-electric V8 on the Cayenne Mk2 before the end of the decade. Expect this Cayenne to return 30mpg. The Panamera saloon, to be launched in 2009, will follow suit. Our source said: ‘The Panamera will also have a hybrid engine from a very early stage.’
However our insider ruled out a Porsche diesel. ‘A diesel is against Porsche’s philosophy. It’s heavier, arguably not as clean as a gasoline engine and not accepted in markets such as America and Japan.’
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Managing Director, Michael Rich said more than 300,000 Australian and New Zealand businesses are using accounting software they have outgrown resulting in enterprises being deficient of vital information they need to perform their core business activities.
“Our experience has indicated that in many instances financial reports are between four and six months old with inadequate stock and debtors control, poor system security, over-reliance on spreadsheets and too many manual procedures. Accountants’ auditing and banks relying on reports is also a potential danger”, Rich said.
“Most of these businesses employ more than five staff and often have managers who have never experienced a major downturn, which can make them complacent about their financial systems.”
He said the transition process for a business to update its accounting software is actually very simple and operations need not be affected during the installation period.
“Without such information, businesses are flying blind and are ill-equipped to make strategic decisions that could impact on the viability of their enterprise.”
“Being complacent about accounting software in the current economic climate could result in many businesses experiencing a downturn in their own activities,” he said.
As part of their duty of care, Rich advises all banks and accountants and IT Service Providers to ensure their clients are aware of the risks of inadequate financial systems and to suggest a review of their accounting software if they have any doubts.
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]]>Claiming to be the country’s second largest auction site, OZtion has found clothing, Jewellery and crafts were all big sellers over the busy Christmas trading period.
Everall listings have grown 296 per cent for the site in the second half of 2005 which now boast some 47,000 plus simultaneous auctions.
The site initially launched on January 1st last year using locally developed technology and a Zero Cost Listing service which only requires payment for items which are sold. The sale fee ranges from 1.5% to 3% of the sale price, with the fee capped at $30.
Philip Druce, General Manager for OZtion commented, “OZtion is a community of Australians buying and selling online. Membership for our site is free, and has grown 103% in the last 3 months thanks to the support of our existing members. In December 2005, one individual member sang our praises so loudly, that she managed to convince 45 friends to join.”
In the Christmas period of November and December 2005, the top 5 categories of items sold by volume were: 1) Clothing, 2) Jewellery, 3) Crafts, 4) Books & Magazines, 5) Toys. These top 5 categories accounted for 66% of total sales by volume for November and December 2005.
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It is understood MYOB’s incumbent agency Spinach may continue to undertake some work on the account.
MYOB develops IT service and support to more than 500,000 businesses and has some 10,000 accounting practices worldwide.
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]]>The federal class action lawsuit has been filed against the Company and two former officers of the Company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
The suit placed on behalf of purchasers of Symbol Technologies, Inc publicly traded securities between
The Complaint alleges that Symbol, and certain of its officers and directors, violated federal securities laws by issuing misleading public statements. Specifically, throughout the Class Period, defendants issued numerous positive statements about the Company’s performance and future prospects.
The complaint alleges that defendants failed to disclose and/or misrepresented the following adverse facts: (i) that Symbol had inadequate and deficient internal and financial controls; (ii) that Symbol’s reported expenses were understated; (iii) that Symbol had massive overcapacity, inefficient operations and obsolete assets; (iv) that Symbol was experiencing declining demand for its products; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ statements concerning the Company’s financial prospects were lacking in a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
In a company statement Symbol said it is reviewing the complaint and intends to defend the suit vigorously.
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]]>The paper, Tomorrow’s Workforce, says 44.3 per cent of Down Under employers believe that allowing staff to access social media at work will help retain them.
However 23.7 percent of Aussie employers still ban social media at work.Of those people who do access social media at work for personal reasons, almost half (43.7 per cent) bring their own devices to do so.
But 56.3 per cent do not, which means they are using the employers’ equipment for access, Hays says.Australia is also lagging behind many other countries in the uptake of teleworking, according to the report.
One report says 6 per cent of workers (or 650,000 people) have teleworking arrangements of any form with their employers.
Only 9.9 per cent of employers make telecommuting available to all employees, though 69.1 percent of organisations do make it available to “certain employees”.
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]]>That’s what Mary Jo Foley of Microsoft Watch did and the answer she came back with was that marketers were as much behind the delay as anyone.
Jim Allchin, co-president of Microsoft’s Platforms & Services Division, announced this week that the upgrade code required for
It seems odd because you can bet tomorrow’s lunch that there isn’t a huge number of IT managers eager to line up at midnight in November to get their hands on the new operating system. Most business users are likely to wait six months to a year before considering a platform change of that magnitude.
Foley confirms that the code will be released to manufacturing this year, but the release to market won’t happen till some time in 2007. That remains to be seen.
“Volume licensing customers can cycle in (
Dig a little deeper and you get a fuller picture. Allchin reportedly acknowledged that some of Microsoft’s partners were not happy about the delay while others felt that a November or December rollout “might have less impact” due to the holiday distractions.
Or take this comment: “We decided it would be better if you could have a big launch where we’re clearly the focus for the whole industry,” said Goldberg.
Both Goldberg and Allchin have tried to downplay the impact this will have on pre-Christmas PC sales, with Goldberg saying January is the new Christmas thanks to the big sales most retailers indulge in during the month.
“January has emerged as almost a second Christmas, with gift cards, sales, etc. It’s a new trend,” Goldberg said.
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