Technology Reseller - v19 2019

technolog y reseller.co.uk INNOVATIONS 05 Flagship handheld Zebra Technologies’ new flagship mobile computer for warehouses, manufacturing, logistics and back- of-store retail environments features advanced scanning technology that can read direct part marks (DPM), dot pen and laser-etched barcodes and 1D or 2D barcodes in virtually any condition from a distance of 3 inches to 70 feet. Zebra is promoting it as the ideal replacement for Windows OS devices before Microsoft ends support for Windows Embedded Handheld and CE 7 devices in 2020 and 2021 respectively. www.zebra.com New name, new features Sharp-owned Dynabook Europe, previously Toshiba Client Solutions Europe, has added new connectivity and security features to the Satellite Pro R50-EC, Satellite Pro A50-EC and Tecra A50-EC laptops. These include a USB-C port for USB 3.1 connectivity and data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps; battery life of up to 10.5 hours; the option of a touchpad with built-in fingerprint sensor, as well as HDD password and Advanced Encryption (Satellite Pro A50-EC); an IR camera with optional facial authentication (Tecra A50-EC); and a backlit, silent keyboard (Tecra A50-EC). www.toshiba.co.uk/generic/business-homepage/ www.toshiba.co.uk A Teams player The Sennheiser SP 30 Speakerphone can be used as a personal device for calls, music and multimedia or as a shared device in huddle spaces and small meeting rooms. Features include Bluetooth (SP 30+ only) and USB-C multi-point connectivity for up to three devices; two noise- and echo-cancelling microphones; and an ultra-low distortion speaker for clear voice reproduction. Certification for Microsoft Teams is expected later in the year. www.sennheiser.com/sp-30 Heads-up Sandberg is entering the B2B telephony headset market with the launch of the BT Office Headset Pro with base station and built-in charger. Designed for all-day use by professionals, the wireless headset features two-channel Bluetooth, enabling a mobile and IP phone to be connected simultaneously. www.sandberg.it CE for 5G Huawei has taken an important step towards the commercialisation of 5G smartphones with CE certification for the foldable Huawei Mate X. CE certification is a requirement for any electrical product imported and sold in the EU to show that it complies with directives relating to wireless technologies, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, health, environmental protection and consumer protection. www.huaweimobileservices.com Wireless expansion The VigorAP 903 is a quick and easy way to expand wireless coverage, eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and significantly reduce the cost of network deployment in offices and larger spaces such as schools, warehouses and department stores. With self-configurating plug-n-play meshing, wireless optimisation, a built-in site surveyor and an accompanying app, a Mesh wireless network can be configured in just a couple of minutes. www.nimans.co.uk Calling all resellers Nimans says sales of Storno Two-way radios have exceeded all expectations since it reintroduced the brand to its portfolio alongside products from Hytera, Icom and Motorola. The distributor describes Storno licensed radios as the perfect introduction for resellers new to the sector, as they offer ‘out of the box’ performance, reliability and an unbeatable price point. www.nimans.co.uk Rack not ruin Riello UPS has expanded its best- selling Sentinel Pro range with two rack-mounted models for protecting mission-critical servers, data processing IT systems and telecoms networks. The Sentinel Rack (SER) 1500 and 3000 ER models deliver the same high-quality online double conversion UPS protection as the existing tower-style designs, but can be installed into standard 19 inch cabinets. www.riello-ups.co.uk/products/ 1-ups/124-sentinel-rack-ser Open and shut case The Logitech SLIM FOLIO PRO is an all-in- one Bluetooth keyboard and protective case for Third Generation 11-inch and 12.9- inch iPad Pros. It provides a comfortable, laptop-like typing experience in any location and, with backlit keys, you don’t even have to worry about lighting levels. The case can be set at different positions depending on whether you are typing, sketching or reading. www.logitech.com more... EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD RIELLO : Sentinel Racks 9