ManagedIT - issue 54

INNOVATIONS what’s new The Vodafone 5G GigaCube wireless router is a portable alternative to broadband for customers or businesses without fixed line connectivity that can be used anywhere there is 5G coverage. Offering speeds of up to 1Gbps, the plug and play device connects to Vodafone’s 5G network and provides Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 64 devices within a range of 90 metres. www.vodafone.co.uk Built to last Durabook, the mobile rugged solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, is launching a competitively priced, 11.6-inch, 1.2kg Windows 10 Pro tablet for workers in retail, hospitality, warehousing, logistics and field service. The IP65-rated, MIL-STD-810G- certified device features a DynaVue sunlight-readable LCD screen with a 10-point capacitive multi-touch panel that can be used with a glove, stylus or finger, even if the screen is wet. Expansion options include an RFID reader; smartcard, barcode and magnetic stripe readers; and a rear camera. www.durabook.com Best buds Sony’s WF-1000XM3 wireless headphones feature enhanced noise cancellation and longer battery life thanks to their HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e chip and Dual Noise Sensor Technology. Even with Noise Cancelling on, the earbuds deliver up to 24 hours’ listening time. For comfort and stability, the earbuds feature an ‘ergonomic tri-hold’ structure, available in a choice of sizes. The WF-1000XM3 costs £220. Mileage calculations made easy Autotrip is an automated mileage tracking and reporting system that records every business mile made by drivers and reduces the mileage reimbursement process to just a few steps. The solution consists of an in-vehicle tracker and a web app that drivers use to classify a trip as business or personal (details of personal trips are visible only to the driver). Managers can review every business trip on a map and store all claims securely in an HMRC-compliant format. autotrip.com Password manager Following hot on the heels of its NordLocker file encryption service, VPN service provider NordVPN has announced its second new cybersecurity solution this year – the NordPass password manager. NordPass securely stores passwords in one place, generates strong passwords on the spot, remembers and autosaves all passwords and autofills online forms. Security credentials include a zero-knowledge encryption process and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES- 256-GCM) with Argon2 for key derivation. www.nordpass.com Turn 5G into WiFi From a whisper to a screen NEC has announced its quietest projector yet. With noise levels of just 19dB in eco-mode, the P605UL is claimed to be quieter than the ticking of a watch. It is also maintenance-free, thanks to a filter-free sealed optical engine and a long-lasting (20,000 hours) laser light source. With 6,000 ANSI lumens output and support for WUXGA, the P605UL is suitable for use in well-lit environments and for applications requiring large screen sizes. Optional WiFi and an embedded MultiPresenter function enable wireless presentations and screen-sharing. nec-display-solutions.com Another set of eyes Body-worn camera specialist Edesix is introducing a new model for the policing and security sectors. The VideoBadge VB-400 has an IP67 ingress protection rating, full 1080p HD recording capability, Bluetooth sensor monitoring for hands-free incident reporting, and built-in GPS functionality to simplify camera asset management across large estates. Other features include a full-shift battery life, Wi-Fi streaming, 120-degree horizontal field of view and haptic and audio feedback alerts to show when recording has been activated. www.edesix.com Greater licence With the launch of version 3.0 of the store+find document management solution for Develop ineo multifunctional devices, Develop is changing from a user-based licensing model to a server-based one to make it more cost-effective for SMEs. The solution is available with one-year to five-year licences, covering all of a company’s Develop ineo devices and an unlimited number of users. www.dsales.eu 4 MANAGED.IT 01732 759725 Edesix VideoBadge VB400 Issue 54 2019