Managed.IT - issue 61

12 01732 759725 WHAT’S NEW ...continued Windows integration Citrix is working with Microsoft on an upcoming offering that combines its high-definition user experience (HDX) technology, robust IT policy control and ecosystem flexibility with Windows 365, offering IT administrators Citrix user licensing and employees a switch to Citrix clients through Microsoft Endpoint Manager and windows365.microsoft.com. Wangui McKelvey, GM Microsoft 365, Microsoft said: “Microsoft and Citrix are committed to delivering solutions that empower our customers to advance the future of work. This new integration brings together the power of Windows 365 Cloud PCs and the flexibility of Citrix high-definition user experience technology for a more seamless experience for our joint customers via the cloud.” www.microsoft.com www.citrix.com Secure cloud application delivery Tenable has integrated Terrascan into Nessus to enable secure cloud application delivery. Terrascan is an open-source IaC security analyser that enables cloud developers to scan infrastructure code and find security issues as part of the software delivery process. It helps identify issues such as missing or misconfigured encryption on resources and communication, and inadvertent exposure of cloud services. The integration into Nessus continues to further Tenable’s broader cloud strategy, helping enterprises secure their full cloud stacks both during build time and at runtime. www.tenable.com Enhanced scanners Kodak i4000 series scanners are ideal for paper-intensive organisations that require fast scanning, superior image quality and consistent data accuracy to maximise productivity. The Kodak i4650 and Kodak i4850 scanners are packed with features that help scanning professionals process documents more efficiently and reduce operating costs. The production scanners now deliver faster scanning speeds of up to 160 pages per minute (ppm), the i4650 scans up to 145 ppm and the i4850 model scans up to 160 ppm. An intuitive interface and onetouch scanning simplifies the user experience and combining these document scanners with Kodak Capture Pro Software enables intelligent data processing capabilities that can significantly increase productivity. www.alarisworld.com Convertible Chromebook Acer has launched new Chromebooks designed for businesses, consumers and families that provide the latest performance updates and durable MIL-STD 810H designs. The new Acer Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 use 12th Gen Intel Core processors (up to Core i7) to deliver a 20% performance improvement over previous generations. The new Chrome OS device wakes from sleep within seconds and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life or up to four hours of usage after a 30-minute quick-charge. Also new is the Acer Chromebook Tab 510 which features a durable and portable design and the performance to take Chrome OS on the go in a convenient tablet form factor. The device provides an excellent conferencing experience with a 10.1inch IPS 16:10 aspect ratio WUXGA (1920 x 1200) full HD display, a 5-megapixel MIPI front-facing webcam for video calls and an 8-megapixel MIPI world-facing camera for capturing images. www.acer.com Upgraded X-Series inkjet range Brother UK has upgraded its X-Series range of professional A3 inkjet printers with improved performance and ink capacity, helping resellers to support IT professionals’ productivity and sustainability goals. The upgraded X-Series inkjet range is suited to environments with higher print volume requirements and features faster print speeds of 30 images per minute, compared to the 22 ipm delivered by the previous range. Devices allow print copy and scan up to A3, with automatic two-sided print. Other improvements include better technology controlling flushing ink to create sharper printouts and full pigment-based inks delivering denser blacks and more vivid colours for documents. The new machines also have a longer lifespan, which will help customers reduce print costs by replacing devices less frequently. The monthly duty cycle on the new models has been boosted from 2,000 pages to 3,500 pages. Brother UK expects the upgraded line-up to form a key part of its managed print services offering. Additional to the traditional benefits of MPS agreements, the devices are refurbished and redeployed by the vendor, helping users to contribute to the circular economy. Users can also reduce waste and costs by using high-yield ink cartridges available with the range. The X-Series comprises of the MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J6955DW and MFC-J6957DW. Each model features a 9.3cm LCD display for user operation, with wired, wireless, USB and NFC connectivity. www.brother.co.uk Cohesity expands marketplace with integrations Cohesity has joined forces with Palo Alto Networks to integrate its Cohesity Helios next-gen data management platform with Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex™ XSOAR security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform for improved ransomware detection and recovery. The company is also expanding its marketplace to not only include apps but integrations with brands that companies rely on daily. By unifying all integrations and featuring them in the Cohesity Marketplace, customers can explore and find solutions they need for their evolving data management and protection needs in one place. www.cohesity.com

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