Print.IT Reseller - issue 87

51 WHAT'S NEW PRINTITRESELLER.UK 23 Windows collaboration display The new NEC MultiSync WD551 from Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe, is a Microsoft Windows collaboration display that provides an integrated smart solution for modern meeting spaces. The WD551 is a room peripheral certified for Microsoft Teams designed to support maximum flexibility in hybrid working practices, enabling Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) scenarios - users simply connect their own device via the display’s secure USB-C cable to immediately share content and start video meetings. By connecting a PC using familiar Microsoft tools such as Microsoft 365 and Teams, the WD551 delivers frictionless meeting experiences, with instant access whether participants are in-room or remote. Two 65W USB-C inputs enable seamless switching between two users while both connected devices receive a power supply. While certified for Microsoft Teams enabling excellent video and sound quality during meetings, the WD551 also enables any application installed on the user’s notebook to be projected onto the display’s 55” screen, as users simply connect their own devices. Using the latest PCAP touch technology and optically bonded glass for reduced parallax, the WD551 provides a superior natural writing experience, whether customers use their finger or a pen. In addition, users can benefit fromWindows Ink support with the two active pens included, and palm rejection which allows users to rest their hands on the screen without making unwanted marks. The WD551 also uses its IoT sensors to gather telemetric data from its environment, such as room occupancy, temperature, lighting and air quality. When managed via the soon to be released NEC Room Management Service, it will also support smart building strategies. The solution is ideal for small meeting spaces that encourage spontaneous meetings, empowering users to perform at their fullest potential, with the tools and environment optimised for productivity. www.wd551.com Gesture controlled touchless kiosk imageHOLDERS, a provider of self-service kiosk B2B IOT innovations, has unveiled its first gesture controlled touchless kiosk in response to the global pandemic. The touchless self-service kiosk is powered by a hand tracking camera. Users can type, select, scroll and navigate a kiosk display using mid-air gestures and without having to touch the screen. The controller is capable of tracking hands within a 3D interactive zone that extends up to 60cm or more. The software can discern 27 distinct hand elements, including bones and joints, and track them even when they are obscured by other parts of the hands. The imageHOLDERS touchless kiosk is both intuitive and easy to use for businesses. A selection of optional devices can be added, including printers, scanners, and payment devices – to ensure each kiosk is tailored to individual business needs. www.imageholders.com A3 business EcoTanks Epson has launched its first A3 multifunction EcoTank products, offering both colour and mono print at A3 size. The EcoTank Pro ET-16680 and ET-M16680 cartridge-free solutions ensure long-term, hassle free print requiring no ink cartridge changes or storage, and provide an energy-efficient alternative to laser printers. Using up to 83% less power than laser printers, these heat-free inkjets also use high capacity ink tanks, reducing time needed to manage supplies as well as eliminating the creation, shipping and disposal of cartridges. Instead they are refilled using high capacity ink bottles, delivering up to 7,500 black and 6,000 colour prints. Product manager Anthony Wells said the low intervention products are ideal for any business looking to print in larger, A3 sizes and wanting to do so in a sustainable way. www.epson.eu New security options Barracuda Networks has announced key updates to Barracuda RMM, its security-centric, cloud-based remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform. Key highlights of the release include new integrations with Windows Defender Antivirus, updates to Microsoft and third-party software patch management functionality, enhanced integration with Barracuda Intronis Backup, and ServiceNow Service Desk integration. Additional enhancements that feature in the release include: enhanced support for MacOS including a Mac Device Manager agent and upgrades for Catalina and Big Sur; a new MSI install package for Barracuda RMM Device Manager agent for Windows; improved alerting emails including site, device and alert configuration names in alert email subject lines; and improved searching of reports and more. Jason Howells, VP, MSP International Sales at Barracuda MSP, said: “With our ongoing enhancements to Barracuda RMM, we are continuing to support MSPs by providing them with a solution to improve their security offerings as well as constantly looking at ways to improve our partner experiences to make sure they are keeping their customers secure in an ever-changing landscape. While many MSPs want to make security an integral part of their daily management and monitoring routine, they often run up against a lack of time, resources or internal expertise. The new enhancements to Barracuda RMM is helping them to keep their customers secure and to focus on what really matters to them.” www.barracudamsp.com Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16680/ET-M1680