EVERYTHING IT
Buyers’ Guide Summer 2020
Why Infrastructure is the Backbone of Digital Transformation
Plus Altecnic Success Story
Why 2020 is the Time for Edge Computing
Workstream Collaboration
Security and Compliance with Microsoft Teams
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Altecnic Case Study Bioquell Case Study British Engineering Case Study
Features
Client Success Stories
Vendors
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3M Privacy Screens
Better Supply Chain Management Security & Compliance with MS Teams To Optimise Your IT Supply Chain, Focus on Software Microsoft Azure Sentinel The Solution to Overspending: ‘Software Asset Management’ Gaining an Edge: Why 2020 Is the Time for Edge Computing How (& Why) to Adopt Business Collaboration Workstream Collaboration
EPOS Sennheiser Headsets
Logitech Audio & Video Solutions
Acer Monitors Laptops
Ergotron Charging & Storage Rethinking Workspaces
Microsoft Device Security Surface Book 3 Surface Go 2 Surface Hub
Apple MacBook Pro, iPad Pro & iPhone SE
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Jill Murray
GM EMEA Marketing, Insight
Welcome to the first digital edition of the Everything IT Buyers’ Guide. Like many of you during these unprecedented times, we have adapted our way of working, moving to a digital publication to showcase the many great solutions we offer at Insight. With fewer social commitments in my calendar, I’ve found myself dedicating more of my time to reading. Sharing stories can lend comfort during times of uncertainty, often acting as welcome relief. With this in mind, in this edition we’ve taken the decision to share some fantastic client business stories, as well as top trends, products to help improve your business and interesting features. The result, I hope you agree, is the opportunity to understand the challenges we currently face as an industry, as well as the solutions open to help build organisational resilience. Discover why Better Supply Change Management starts with E-Procurement on page 5, Why 2020 is the Time for Edge Computing on page 13 and How to Optimise your IT Supply Chain on page 36. There’s no way of knowing what the future holds, but we can do what we can to prepare. By observing trends, taking advantage of industry expertise and sharing knowledge, we can make informed decisions as we continue to forge ahead in what is the new normal.
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There’s more to these platforms than just purchasing. These are valuable tools to help your business purchase smarter from start to finish.
How an e-procurement solution can help optimise your supply chain
You may have a list of approved devices, but how are you ensuring that employees are only purchasing from that list? With the ability to create custom catalogs and automatically route approvals to the right people, you can reduce rogue spending while making it easier for buyers to find and order what they need.
For more information about insight.com, explore the Supply Chain Optimisation solutions on our homepage. This platform is 100% customisable, with industry-leading features that can save your business both time and money. Already have an online purchasing system or two? We can easily integrate third-party systems with ours via punch out. Your buyers will still have near real-time access to product information, availability and their custom pricing - with a more streamlined experience.
Cut down on rogue spending
Visibility into past purchasing can help your business better plan for the future. When you have an e-procurement platform with extensive reporting capabilities, you can use this data to figure out where you’re over- or under-spending, and identify potential compliance issues.
Leverage purchasing data
Purchasing through multiple channels creates a complex web of processes. When you consolidate into a single e-procurement platform, you make it quicker to buy and easier to manage IT assets. Plus, with all your purchasing data in one place, you gain increased visibility into your supply chain as a whole.
Consolidate existing systems
But the e-procurement process is much more than buying products. The automation that comes through e-procurement can ripple through the many layers of an organisation to provide holistic optimisation. In the above example, the efficiencies the hotel chain realised from the e-procurement platform were just the tip of the iceberg. Moving to an e-procurement process with a single vendor also helped optimise configuration and deployment. Before, the company’s IT infrastructure was fractured. Multiple vendors - each with their own processes and tools - were responsible for different steps in the procurement and deployment process. This made purchasing hopelessly complex. Consolidating everything from server workstation configuration and standard asset tagging to network gear switches and routers into a single vendor made the process much more streamlined. Now, the hotel chain’s entire IT infrastructure is running through Insight - and automation is the backbone of our relationship. We support the company's IT with server workstation configuration, network gear switches, routers and standard asset tagging. For example, when a hotel purchases devices, it all runs through its insight.com account. The products are asset-tagged and the buyer is automatically notified the day an item ships. This way, users know in advance what assets are headed to which location so they can proactively add them to their database. Automation and e-procurement are essential tools to optimise operations and control budget. And nothing thrills me more than to see employees freed from busy work and able to apply their unique skills in a higher-value capacity - helping the business thrive.
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A great example of this occurred with an international hotel chain. Insight had worked with the company on a number of technology projects, but when we learned that its second largest hotel in the world required 12 people to handle the procurement for just that one location, I shook my head in disbelief. The reason? The company was still using legacy procurement models, creating hours of tedious, manual tasks for its employees. This was problematic on several levels. Besides burying employees in busy work - the thought of which hurts me at my core - the manual tasks left too much room for errors. The company also created complicated spend reporting with limited visibility and slowed delivery time from request to deployment. Moving from a traditional process like this to an e-procurement platform would allow the organisation to consolidate vendors, streamline purchasing and cut the busy work out of its employees’ daily lives. To that end, Insight introduced the hotel location’s IT decision-makers to our online purchasing experience. The customisable features of insight.com helped them achieve four key wins: 1. The e-procurement platform replaced their manual, lengthy approval process for purchases with a streamlined, automated approval process. 2. Together, we created custom catalogs to enforce standardisation across all properties - even those with different brand and technology requirements. 3. With custom catalogs in place, individual property buyers are now empowered to go to one centralised platform, quickly see their brand-based standards and then go through an automatic approval workflow to make purchases quickly and efficiently, without going rogue. 4. The data captured on their insight.com account spans all properties and buyers, creating a very detailed and complete picture of the hotel chain’s IT spend with customised reporting the way leaders need it. Those 12 people who had previously been bogged down by manually intensive tasks for procuring technology are now able to focus on bigger, higher-value projects for the company.
Streamlining the procurement process
E-procurement: The key to optimisation
As a VP of Operations, when business leaders ask me for advice about optimising business, I often tell them to start with their IT procurement process. Why? Because you don’t need to purchase less - you just need to purchase smarter. For more than 10 years, I’ve been entrenched in financial planning, cost reduction and process improvement. And as a business leader, I view technology through the lens of optimisation. These days, I’m placing a lot of focus on leveraging automation to achieve optimisation. I ask questions such as: How can we use automation tostreamline processes and reduce costs? How can technology remove the busy work and help people do their jobs more efficiently so they can focus on higher-value tasks?
Automation is the backbone of our relationship.
by Megan Amdahl Senior Vice President of Operations, Insight
Supply chain management involves walking a budgetary tightrope. Procurement must strike a balance between equipping employees with the software and devices they need while funding IT maintenance and innovation - all while keeping the IT budget in the black.
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q
Powerful yet compact, the ThinkCentre M720 SFF boasts up to 8th Gen Intel® processing with cutting-edge memory, storage and USB technology, enabling you to multitask seamlessly. To help safeguard your data and hardware, advanced security features are built in. Easy to manage and configure, this high-performance PC can meet your business needs now and in the future.
Processor Intel Core i5-9400 Processor (2.90GHz 9MB) Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64 Memory 8.0GB PC4-21300 DDR4 UDIMM 2666MHz Hard Drive 256GB SSD SATA III Optical Drive DVD-Writer
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 SFF
With 9th Gen Intel® processing and powerful DDR4 memory, the ThinkCentre M720e small form factor delivers more than just good all-round desktop performance. At only 7.4L, it also gives you more space to work from. And with its built-in reliability and security, it enables you to focus less on your IT - and more on your business.
Processor Intel Core i5-9400 Processor (2.90GHz 9MB) Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64 Memory 8.0GB PC4-21300 DDR4 UDIMM 2666MHz Hard Drive 256GB SSD PCIe NVMe Optical Drive DVD-RW
Lenovo ThinkCentre M720e
ThinkCentre
Powerful and secure, the Lenovo V530 tower is designed to keep users produc-tive for the long term - and make IT managers' lives easier. Featuring fast processing, robust memory, and storage options, and high-speed USB ports, this desktop workhouse is easy to manage and energy efficient.
*Monitor, keyboard and mouse not included
Personal computer - small form factor 1TB SATA \ 8GB DDR4 Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9400 / 2.9 GHz (4.1 GHz) (6-core) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Intel UHD Graphics 630
Lenovo V530-15ICR
Responsive, reliable, and compact, the V530s desktop is the perfect choice for everyday business. Packed with fast processors, DDR4 memory, and high-speed PCIe SSD, this desktop handles multitasking and large files with ease, and will maximise your productivity in no time.
Personal computer - small form factor 256GB SSD \ 8GB DDR4 Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9400 / 2.9 GHz (4.1 GHz) (6-core) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Intel UHD Graphics 630
Lenovo V530s-7ICR
Desktops
With more and more people spending at least part of their week working from home, a Lenovo desktop PC really makes sense. Because if you no longer need the portability of a laptop, a bigger computer comes with big advantages – from a larger spreadsheet-friendly screen and full-size keyboard, to a more powerful work-crunching processor.Now you can get even more for your money – with 5 delightful offers on Lenovo’s range of amazing ThinkCentre desktop PCs.*
2. 20% desktop trade in reward
Trade in your old laptop, desktop, workstation and/or visual when buying a qualifying Lenovo ThinkCentre product and get 20% off your ex VAT purchase price.
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3. Easy 3x3x3 Finance
Spread the cost of your purchase with 3 months deferred payment, over a 3 year interest free period, with 3% final payment for title.
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4. 20% visual trade in reward
Trade in your old visual, laptop, desktop and/or workstation when buying a qualifying Lenovo ThinkVision monitor and get 20% off your ex VAT purchase price.
5. 1 year Lenovo Premier support for only £20 (reduced from £38)
For total peace of mind, get 12 months 24/7 advanced support to help with setup, and to deal with any hardware and software issues.
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1. Instant savings
Save money across a range of Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops. Talk to us about the latest deals.
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delightful desktop offers from Lenovo.
What’s even more delightful, is that you are not limited to one promotion – you can choose one, more than one, or combine all 5!
1. Agile working
Having two permanent places of work means there’s less travelling between home and the office – helping to save time, money and the environment. So there’s less need for a portable computer.
2. Better value
Choose a desktop computer over a portable and you can get a lot more for your money. Desktops often offer a higher spec for a lower price than laptops.
4. Larger screen and keyboard
Bigger screens, particularly Lenovo’s incredible high-resolution screens, are much easier to work on than smaller screens, especially if you’re working with spreadsheets or CAD.
5. Quicker, easier and cheaper
Because you’re not moving your desktop computer around, unlike a portable, you’re less likely to drop it or damage it. But even if you do, it’s much cheaper and easier to get and install replacement parts for a desktop.
3. Larger, more powerful processor
Generally, desktop computers can fit in a lot more processing power than laptops. So you can get through more work, faster.
Whether you are running a small business or the IT department of a large enterprise, the many benefits of Lenovo’s ThinkCentre desktops makes them the perfect choice for your home-office.
reasons why you will prefer working on a desktop at home
With many of us working from home now and in the foreseeable future, lots of people will see the benefit of working on a desktop. Advantages include a larger screen, keyboard and processor.
Windows 10 Pro means business
Lenovo recommends Windows 10 Pro for business, which provides the foundation, with comprehensive security and management tools, plus enhanced productivity, to keep your business on the right track.
PUBLIC SECTOR BUYERS' GUIDE - SUMMER 20
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*Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
iPhone SE
iPhone SE is ready to work. Check in with your team over Group FaceTime. Scan and sign documents in Notes. Keep all your work docs at hand in the Files app. And get the most popular apps for business from the App Store. Touch ID lets you easily unlock your device and authenticate apps with just a touch while keeping your phone and corporate data secure. With the fastest chip in a smartphone and long battery life, it's easy to stay productive. All day long.*
Productivity packed.
4.7-inch Retina HD display Water and dust resistant (1 metre for up to 30 minutes, IP67) 12MP Wide camera; Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, next-generation Smart HDR and 4K video 7MP front camera with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting and Depth ControlTouch ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine Fast-charge capable Wireless charging iOS 13 with Dark Mode, new tools for editing photos and video, and new privacy features
iPhone SE 4G - 256GB - GSM Black
iPhone SE 4G - 128GB - GSM Black
iPhone SE 4G - 64GB - GSM Black
iPad Pro 12.9-inch
iPad Pro. All screen. All business.
iPad Pro Wi-Fi 256 GB
iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular 256 GB
iPad Pro Wi-Fi 1TB
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a versatile tool for business you can take everywhere. It features an all-screen design with an immersive Liquid Retina display. The powerful A12Z Bionic chip easily runs pro apps like Microsoft Office. Face ID keeps your device secure. Go further with all-day battery life and 4G LTE Advanced. With Apple Pencil, you can quickly mark up documents and take notes. Add the Magic Keyboard for a full-size keyboard with built-in trackpad. Collaborate easily across shared projects with Keynote, Numbers and Pages. And with iPadOS and powerful apps for business on the App Store, iPad Pro is ready for business. Everywhere.
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
MacBook Pro
Intel® Core i5™ (10th Gen) 2 GHz (3.8 GHz) 16GB LPDDR4X, 1TB SSD 13.3" LED backlight 2560 x 1600 / WQXGA Space grey
Intel® Core i5™ (10th Gen) 2 GHz (3.8 GHz) 16GB LPDDR4X, 1TB SSD 13.3" LED backlight 2560 x 1600 / WQXGA Silver
Intel® Core i5™ (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz (3.9 GHz) 8GB LPDDR3, 256GB SSD 13.3" LED backlight 2560 x 1600 / WQXGA Space grey
The most powerful MacBook ever.
With game-changing performance, a larger 16” Retina display (1) and all-day battery life,(2) the new MacBookPro puts power above all else. So you can accomplish anything, anywhere. Expand your view of everything on MacBook Pro thanks to a larger 16” Retina display with sharper pixel resolution and support for millions of colours. (1) Harness the power of 6- or 8-core processors and AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics with up to 8GB of GDDR6 memory, together with an optimised thermal architecture for groundbreaking performance. Featuring up to 64GB of 2666MHz memory and up to 8TB of storage. (3) Touch ID and the Touch Bar. And all-day battery life. (2) Designed for pros who put performance above all else, MacBook Pro gives you the power to accomplish anything, anywhere.
Configurable processor, memory, storage and graphics options are available. 1 Display size is measured diagonally. 2 Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information. 3 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
A Choice Your Employees Will Love Employees do their best work with the products they know and love. And with Apple Employee Choice, it's easier than ever to get Apple products into the hands of employees who want them.
Employee Choice Guide for IT PDF
See how it all comes together when a few employees have two days and one chance to make the impossible possible.
Servers for the Edge
Ready to find your edge? Learn how we can help meet your application and infrastructure challenges with robust solutions at the point of data creation.
As the foundation for a complete, adaptive IT solution, PowerEdge servers deliver superior agility and reliability, outstanding operational efficiencies and top performance at any scale. With its latest generation of PowerEdge servers, Dell EMC makes server innovations more affordable and accessible, putting more power into the hands of more people than ever before.
DELL EMC PowerEdge Portfolio: Platforms and solutions for Enterprise applications
More processing power — Latest-generation Intel® Xeon® processors boost virtualised environments and performance hungry business applications.
High-capacity, low-power memory — DDR4 memory accelerates workloads like enterprise resource planning and database apllications.
Scalable, efficient local storage — Wide range of in-server storage options enables all-flash configurations, in-box hybrid tiered solutions, low-cost dense capacity platforms, and matching server-based storage with application requirements for best performance and value.
Simplified, intelligent management — OpenManage tools accelerate time-to-production with enhanced local access, new mobile devices for secure monitoring of the data center from your handheld device and new automated processes to save time and costs spent on daily tasks.
Energy efficiency — Innovative power and cooling technologies such as Fresh Air 2.0 allow data centres to run at constant temperatures of up to 40°C/104°F, reducing cooling demands and enabling significant operational cost savings.
Performance, availability and density with rack-optimised designs for mid-sized and larger businesses
A complete portfolio of 1-, 2- and 4-socket rack servers designed to reduce complexity in building and managing a data centre. PowerEdge rack servers deliver excellent performance and functionality, and outstanding reliability while ensuring superior customer value.
PowerEdge servers: the industry’s latest technologies combined with Dell EMC innovations.
PowerEdge Rack Servers
Excellent performance, extensive capacity for growth, and simplified management.
A portfolio of 1- and 2-socket tower servers that delivers powerful performance, extensive expandability and reliability, helping users to drive business success.
PowerEdge Tower Servers
With its ability to create substantial ROI, coupled with the continuing lowering cost curves of computing, edge computing will be a game changer for businesses in 2020.
Ken Lamneck President and Chief Executive Officer, Insight
Author
2020 is the year to use the edge to gain an edge. It’s time to start examining your business to undercover where you can bring intelligence — where do you have data that isn’t being analysed or utilised? Does that data create opportunity, such a new service?
Where to go from here
Sensors used in edge computing have virtually limitless use cases, and the applications aren’t limited to in-house solutions. We work with an HVAC company to install sensors that benefit its customers. The HVAC systems are installed on rooftops (not the easiest location to get to when you suspect something is wrong). By installing sensors on the units where they can be analysed at the edge — where the unit is — we’ve helped the company create a predictive maintenance system that helps both the business and its customers. If a sensor detects faults, such as a part falling out of alignment or a fan needing to be replaced soon, notifications can be sent to the customer, the owner of the unit. As a result, alerted customers can proactively schedule maintenance before the unit fails.
At Insight, we’re working with restaurants to integrate an Internet of Things (IoT) platform comprised of sensors in their refrigeration units and ovens. In the restaurant industry, food safety is more than a cost — it’s also a huge reputational risk. Outbreaks of illnesses destroy trust in a brand overnight, and that can take years to recover from. With data collection and processing happening at the edge, sensors can send alerts to a mobile device the moment an issue occurs, such as an increase in refrigeration temperature. This gives staff the knowledge and time to react before food safety is at risk.
Edge computing enables us to bring intelligence to everything. The edge is where things are happening — it’s just a matter of putting it to work. As an example, consider the restaurant industry. For most food retailers, technology is used in a credit card and point-of-sale system, maybe a security system, and that’s about where technology and data use ends. But some restaurant chains are beginning to realise the incredible ROI to be gained by bringing technology to the edge.
Practical applications for business
The cost of computing, and more importantly, the expenses tied to bandwidth and making something intelligent have all been lowering dramatically. These sharp drops in expenditures are enabling the whole underlying cost structure of IT. It’s becoming increasingly cost-effective to do things at the edge, at a very local level. Edge computing can also reduce IT costs by keeping cloud storage under control. Sending everything to the cloud is too expensive (not to mention overwhelming). When you analyze and assess what has to happen at the edge, you send (and store) only necessary data to the cloud or to your private cloud — all other extraneous data is immediately discarded.
While the use case of edge computing in autonomous vehicles may be audacious for small and midmarket businesses, this group should be excited about and begin exploring edge applications in their own space. Whereas other hot technologies such as virtual reality may feel out of reach, edge computing is not only attainable — it can provide tremendous Returns on Investment (ROI).
Now we’re at the edge, which brings us back full circle to decentralised data environments (although you’ll see a combination of both centralised and decentralised for efficiencies).
When you look at the whole history of computing, data has gone through a tango of being centralised and decentralised. Computing began in a very centralised manner with mainframes. Then, the 1980s ushered in the era of the Personal Computer, or PC, which decentralised data with individual user computers and private hard drives. Fast forward to the late 1990s, early 2000s and we have our first examples of cloud computing — moving data back to a centralised state.
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Why now
In fact, it’s the affordability and ROI of edge computing that will help drive widespread adoption in 2020.
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Edge computing pushes data processing to edge devices — meaning workloads are placed closer to the source of data collection where an action needs to take place. Essentially, edge enables real-time computing power. The greatest example of edge computing we’re all familiar with is the autonomous vehicle. Logistically, you can’t operate an autonomous vehicle in a centralised manner. Studies have already shown that even with 5G, if data is navigating to a central location, the car will already have moved eight feet before it gets the data back. Obviously, a car can’t move eight feet without knowing what’s happening. So that data centre needs to be in the trunk of the car, at the edge.
Organisations can begin to maximise benefits from data insights today, without 5G — and it all starts at the edge.
The good news?
From creation and collection to analysis and action, data is the lifeblood of society today. On a daily basis, individuals may use data to monitor their physical activity, track the delivery of an online order, check their insulin levels and so much more. Companies continue to find creative ways to apply data to improve products, deliver more superior customer experiences or improve operational efficiency. When data is so often the provider of the insights we seek, our want for faster, clearer and more accurate data intensifies. 5G may be the next hero to deliver on data demands, but the reality of widespread 5G access is still in the distant horizon. It will take a few years before 5G is somewhat ubiquitous.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is booming. Connected devices and systems are growing. And data is exploding. Businesses are bloated with data — edge computing transforms data into action.
Gaining an edge:
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Integrated with VMware vSphere® 6.5, Microsoft Hyper-V®, and VAAI to offload storage operations and optimise computational efficiency. Windows Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) is supported to speed up data transfer and migration rates. Turn Synology UC3200 into a block-based storage component with the support of OpenStack® Cinder. Compliance with iSCSI industry standard ALUA allows hosts to identify the optimised paths to increase data transfer performance and efficiency.
Optimised for virtualisation environments.
Designed for high-availability SAN environments, Synology Unified Controller UC3200 offers active-active architecture for non-disruptive iSCSI services. It provides resilient data protection solutions with a simplified management interface while maximising service uptime for critical services. UC3200 is backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty.
Active-active IP SAN for mission-critical environments
Unified Controller UC3200
Up to 14 drives with two DX517
Scalability
4 real-time analysis tasks
Analytics
32 camera feeds
Max Camera
NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti
GPU
Synology Deep Learning NVR DVA3219 is optimised for intelligent video analysis and private surveillance solutions. DVA3219 supports up to 32 channels of camera streams and is capable of running 4 real-time video analysis tasks, greatly strengthening detection accuracy. Synology DVA3219 is backed by Synology’s 3-year limited warranty.
Deep Learning NVR DVA3219
Introducing AI-powered video analytics on premises
NVR DVA3219
192 TB (16TB Drive x 12) | Scalable up to 576TB with expansion unit
Capacity
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, RAID F1
RAID level
8GB DDR4, up to 64GB per controller
Memory
Quad-Core 2.4GHz per controller
CPU
Give your business the data protection and service availability it needs with Synology SA3200D.
NAS server (Maximum Supported Capacity of 192TB)
Synology SA3200D
64TB | Scalable up to 128TB with expansion unit
Over 1,621 MB/s sequential reading
Performance
2GB DDR4, up to 18GB
Quad-Core 2.1GHz
Synology RackStation RS820RP+ is designed for businesses pursuing an effective and centralised data management.
NAS server (Maximum Supported Capacity of 64TB)
Synology RackStation RS820RP+
Capacity 80TB (5x 16TB) | Scalable up to 160TB with expansion unit
Over 225 MB/s reading and writing in encrypted
2 x 4GB DDR3L memory module pre-installed
Quad-core 1.5 GHz, burst up to 2.3 GHz
Offering you the perfect mixture of scalability and performance - a great PC server alternative.
20TB NAS server
Synology DiskStation DS1019+ with 20TB of storage
2 x 4 TB SATA 6Gb/s
Over 112 MB/s and 112 MB/s sequential read and write
2GB DDR3L, up to 6GB
Dual-Core 2.0Ghz, burst up to 2.5Ghz
Equipped with a dual-core processor and AES-NI hardware encryption engine, DS218+ delivers exceptional file transfer speeds.
8TB NAS server
Synology DiskStation DS218+ with 8TB of storage
Transform the Way You Manage Your Data
Safeguard data from your Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices to Synology NAS.
UC3200
RackStation
DiskStation
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Paper Protect function to prevent documents from being damaged. Manual Feed Mode to scan various types of documents. Cleaning Mode for easy maintenance. LAN network capability certified for Silex Device Server users. Comes with PaperStream IP and PaperStream Capture.
Conduct scheduled servicing more quickly.
Easy maintenance
Industry leading technology eliminates mispicks, multifeeds and rescans.
Continuity
Higher uptime means higher productivity.
Reliability
Ergonomic design for easy operations.
User-friendly
The fi-7800 achieves scanning speeds of 110 ppm/220 ipm (A4 landscape, colour, 200/300 dpi), is capable of scanning up to as many as 100,000 sheets a day and is highly optimised for centralised scanning.
fi-7800
Real-life productivity for volume scanning
Return Scan for passports and ID cards scanning. U-turn Scan with Automatic Stacking Technology for comfortable continuous scanning. Automatic Skew Correction and Active Separation structure to ensure reliable feeding. Comes with PaperStream IP and PaperStream Capture providing advanced image processing functions. PaperStream Capture Pro available as an option.
Eliminate errors and rescans with reliable, no-fuss feeding.
Hassle-free
Extract data to your workflows for enriched customer profiles.
Software automation
Space saving design made for the front desk.
Fast and compact
Process passports, ID and documents on the same machine.
Dual path scanning
The versatile fi-800R scans and extracts data from passports (including Machine Readable Zones), ID and A4 documents without the need for additional accessories. Advanced dual path scanning technology improves client service while reducing equipment expenditure.
fi-800R
Versatile scanning for a seamless customer experience
Where customer service meets customer satisfaction
Scan expenses, business cards, IDs, and daily paperwork.
Great for small offices
Organise documents, photos, and receipts.
Ideal for home
Touch-screen for various tasks. Speedy 30 ppm colour scanning. 50 sheets Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Smooth scanning of any document with Manual Scan and the Receipt Guide. Dust Detection and Streak Reduction for clean images. Scan wirelessly to PC, Mac, iOS or Android mobile devices.
The ScanSnap iX1500 is the flagship model of the ScanSnap Series, capable of digitising large volumes of papers quickly. It simplifies the scanning process for a variety of documents, making it easy to digitalise your life. You can be more efficient and productive, focusing on the things that matter the most.
ScanSnap iX1500
Intuitive scanning at your fingertips
The smarter way to work
Fast, 60 ppm / 120 ipm scanning in color, grayscale and monochrome. 80-sheets Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Advanced paper handling technology for the ultimate in feeding reliability. Embossed card scanning (1.4 mm thickness). iSOP (Intelligent Sonic Paper Protection).
Minimise user interaction through automated hardware and software based image enhancement tools.
Intelligent
Innovative paper feeding and protection mechanisms ensure seamless processing.
Reliable
Smoothly scan batches of documents quickly and accurately into your business processes.
Efficient
PaperStream Capture and PaperStream IP for high performance batch scanning and image enhancement.
Intuitive
Provides unmatched performance and market-leading document imaging capabilities with faster scanning speeds.
fi-7160
The smart document capture solution
Because results matter
Scanning unlocks the flow of information through the business.
Digital transformation is rapidly changing the needs in all business areas. Scanning is the enabler that allows organisations to digitise, augment, organise and share information to fuel business growth and innovation.
Stay ahead in the digital transformation journey
up to 110 ppm / 220 ipm
up to 30 ppm / 60 ipm
iX1500
up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm
up to 60 ppm / 120 ipm
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Fast print speeds of up to 40ppm. Automatic 2-sided printing. Combined paper input of 300 sheets. High-yield replacement cartridges - optional high yield 8,000 (approx) page toner cartridge. 1 line, 16 character backlit LCD display. High speed wired (10Base-T/100Base-TX/) and USB 2.0 connectivity.
The hardworking HL-L5050DN mono laser printer is a great starting point for any users that demand high print performance from a small unit. Reduce the number of times toner cartridges need to be changed with a choice of high-yield toners printing up to 8,000 pages.
Brother HL-L5050DN Printer - Laser - B/W
Fast print speeds of up to 40ppm. Combined paper input of 300 sheets. Automatic 2-sided printing. High-yield replacement cartridges - optional high yield 8,000 (approx) page toner cartridge. 1 line, 16 character backlit LCD display. High speed wired.
The Brother L5100DN laser printer is perfect for offices and small workgroups looking for quality and reliability. It delivers cost-efficient, two-sided output thanks to a high-yield replacement toner cartridge. Plus, it quickly prints high-quality business documents. Advanced security features help protect your sensitive documents and the printer from unauthorised access.
Brother HL-L5100DN Printer - Laser - B/W
Print speed of up to 22ipm mono / 20ipm colour. Automatic 2-sided A3 print. 6.8cm colour touchscreen. Wired and wireless network ready/Mobile/Cloud compatible/NFC. 750 sheet paper capacity/100 sheet multi-purpose tray. Auto low-paper detection. Optional high-yield inks - black 6,000 pages and cyan/magenta/yellow 5,000 pages*. (* Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711)
Boost your office productivity with the fast, professional and easy to use, wireless A3 colour inkjet printer. This new single function, colour inkjet printer brings you up to A3 print with a large maximum paper input of up to 750 sheets, perfect for business.
Brother HL-J6100DW Printer - Ink-Jet - Colour
High speed 31ppm colour and mono. 28ipm scan speed colour and mono. 9.3cm touchscreen. 300 sheet paper capacity. USB, wireless and gigabit wired network. 3,000 black and 1,800 cyan, magenta & yellow toners in box.
The improved DCP-L8410 packs a powerful punch, offering professional quality colour printing for today's demanding business environment. Not only that, but it has low total cost of ownership (TCO) and improved connectivity - including scan and print compatibility with mobile devices and cloud-based services. That makes it ideal for connecting with mobiles and tablets, embracing the 'bring your own device' revolution in the workplace.
Brother DCP-L8410CDW Multifunction Printer - Colour
Print, copy, scan and fax - all up to A3. Print speed of up to 22ipm mono/20ipm colour. Automatic 2-sided A3 print, scan and copy. 9.3cm colour touchscreen. Wired and wireless network ready/Mobile/Cloud compatible/NFC. 500 sheet paper capacity/100 sheet multi-purpose tray/50 sheet ADF. Auto low-paper detection.
Perfect for home offices and small businesses, Brother’s MFC-J6945DW all-in-one inkjet printer prints, copies, scans and faxes up to A3.
Brother MFC-J6945DW Multifunction Printer - Colour
Super-fast print speeds of up to 40ppm and scan speeds of up to 48ipm. Combined paper input of 300 sheets. Automatic 2-sided printing. High-Yield Replacement Cartridges - Optional high yield 8,000 page toner cartridge. Intuitive 12.3cm touchscreen LCD display. High speed wired (10Base-T/100 Base-TX) and wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) network interfaces plus USB 2.0 connectivity and Wi-Fi Direct.
Print, scan, copy and fax more efficiently with the MFC-L5750DW. With fast operating speeds and a large, user-friendly 12.3 cm touchscreen display, this all-in-one mono laser device boasts optimum productivity and versatility to meet the needs of the most demanding business environment.
Brother MFC-L5750DW Multifunction Printer - B/W
Acer V247Y
23.8”
Acer V277bi
27”
Acer V227Qbip
21.5”
LED-backlit LCD monitor IPS screen Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz HDMI, VGA DisplayPort (not V277bi) Swivel and tilt 3 year warranty
Find the perfect position for your viewing needs with this sturdy yet flexible design and get the most out of your viewing experience with high-resolution colours and innovative eye-care technology.
Acer V7 Series
Monitors with colour-enhancing and eye care technologies
Acer B7 B247Y
Acer B7 B227Q
Acer B7 B277
LED-backlit LCD monitor Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz USB 3.0 hub HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort Height adjust, swivel, tilt 3 year warranty
£30 Cashback*
on B7 Series using Acer Upgrade Rewards*
£30 Cashback
*T&Cs apply - first 50 units only. Please visit product page to learn more.
Acer vision care technology reduces eye strain and height adjustable stand provides comfortable working.
The B7 Series display enhances your work professional needs with its strong, ergonomic stand and wide range of colour-enhancing technologies.
Acer B7 Series
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Maximise Your Productivity Your Way
Increase Efficiency. Reduce Waste. Lower TCO – Advanced Ergomonics Monitors with 4-Year Extended Warranty.
Integrated Connectivity for Presentations and Collaboration.
Wireless Presentation Across Devices and Rooms
Wireless Presentation Displays
LED Monitors
Built-in ViewBoard Cast for BYOD and Multiple Screen Sharing Embedded myViewBoard Display for Easy Screen Sharing – No Installation Required Instant Auto-Casting with ViewBoard Cast USB-C/HDMI Button Windows Miracast and iOS Airplay ready USB Flash Drive Plug-and-play for Photos, Music & Video
75" 4K Wireless Presentation Display
ViewSonic CDE7520
86" 4K Wireless Presentation Display
ViewSonic CDE8620
With our latest wireless presentation display, anyone in the meeting room can screen-share wirelessly from their devices and switch screens without leaving their seat
The latest USB 3.1 Type-C connectivity provides power, data, video, and audio capabilities over a single cable, streamlining deployment by simplifying cable management and minimising the need for additional accessories and cables. For mainstream setups, users can find the latest HDMI and DisplayPort technologies which guarantee jitter-free multimedia, smooth screen performance, and true picture clarity.
A complimentary USB Type-C cable with VG55 series monitors.
Next Generation Connectivity
Available in 24” Full HD SuperClear® IPS Panel Technology Pivot, Swivel, Height Adjustment & 40° Tilt Angle One-cable solution with USB Type-C Flicker-free and Blue Light Filter Technology Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Power User with a complimentary USB Type-C cable
ViewSonic VG2455
27” 2K WQHD Resolution SuperClear® IPS Panel Technology Pivot, Swivel, Height Adjustment & 40° Tilt Angle One-cable solution with USB Type-C Flicker-free and Blue Light Filter Technology Environmentally Friendly Packaging
ViewSonic VG2755-2K
24” Full HD Resolution SuperClear® IPS Panel Technology Pivot, Swivel, Height Adjustment & 40° Tilt Angle Flicker-free and Blue Light Filter Technology Environmentally Friendly Packaging HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB & Dual Integrated Speakers 24" Full HD 0007684232
All-day comfort with Advanced Ergonomic Design
ViewSonic VG2448
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Raise Your Visual Experience to a Brand New Level
LED-backlit LCD monitor - 27” 4K UHD (2160p) 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz 2 x HDMI, DisplayPort Tilt adjustable
BenQ EW2780U
LED-backlit LCD monitor - 27” 2K QHD 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz 2xHDMI, DisplayPort Tilt adjustable
BenQ EW2780Q
LED-backlit LCD monitor - 27” Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz HDMI input connectors Tilt adjustable
BenQ EW2780
LED-backlit LCD monitor - 23.8” Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz HDMI input connectors Tilt adjustable
BenQ EW2480
Intelligent control detects ambient light levels and adjusts your display for stunning images HDRi also improves image contrast and clarity for greater detail With HDRi, colours are taken to next level accuracy and intensity with refined saturation and balance ensuring a mind-blowing colour experience
HDRi Takes Your Visual Immersion to a Brand New Level
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We understand that business doesn’t just take place in the office, so the Galaxy Tab Active 2 helps you stay productive wherever your work takes you. Its rugged design means you can seamlessly switch from the office to challenging work settings such as a construction site or factory floor.
The Business-rugged tablet
Who knows where your adventure might take you, but make sure your tablet can keep up With IP68-rated water and dust resistance, the Galaxy Tab Active 2 and the S Pen can be used confidently in outdoor environments, whether you’re surveying dusty building sites or using Google Maps to find your way to a client meeting in a downpour.
Water and dust resistance
Android 7.1 (Nougat) 8" TFT - 1280 x 800 pixels - Multi-Touch 16GB storage / 16GB RAM Up to 11 hours battery run time Black
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2
The Galaxy Tab Active 2 features an enhanced set of tracking tools, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS and a geomagnetic sensor. This opens up opportunities to use augmented reality (AR) for remote support, training and customised company tools, which can be used for anything from asset management to equipment inspection (3rd party AR software required).
Enhanced training and support with AR
Ruggedness and sophistication that go hand in hand. The slim 9.7mm Galaxy XCover 4s was made to handle rough conditions, and sticks with you when the going gets tough. Its non-slip finish keeps it snug in your hand even while on the go.
Fit for the great outdoors
Get pristine viewing in all the places life takes you. The 5.0" high-resolution display on Galaxy XCover 4s delivers an optimal viewing experience for photos, maps and other visual content even when you're exploring off road, or out in the field.
Resolution that stands out
4G Smartphone LCD display - 1280 x 720 pixels - 5" Android 8.1 Oreo Memory 32GB RAM 3GB Black
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
High resolution to bring your surroundings into focus. The powerful 16MP rear camera captures the scene while the LED flash brightens up the space for shooting even in low-lit environments. Simply double click the home button for instant access and begin shooting.
Capture what's around you
Work as long as you need to, wherever work takes you. With the replaceable battery in the Galaxy Tab Active Pro, you can cruise through a day of meetings, post content from an event, or spend a day out in the field. Easily swap out your long life battery for a fully charged additional one (sold separately). So, no more searching for spare charging points.
Power to get you through your work
We understand that business doesn't just take place in the office, so the Galaxy Tab Active Pro helps you stay productive wherever work takes you. Its rugged design with military standard durability, IP68 and anti-shock build lets you seamlessly work both in and outdoors when there's a task at hand.
A rugged tablet for business anywhere
Android 10.1" TFT - 1920 x 1200 pixels - Multi-Touch 64GB storage / 4GB RAM Up to 15 hours battery run time Black
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
Taps and bumps are no problem thanks to an anti-shock build and protective case that put your mind at ease. IP68 and MIL-STD 810G* durability give resistance to water, dust and shocks so you can get to the places where work happens. The 10.1 inch screen provides a spacious canvas to get things done.
Rugged to work where you need to go
*The following images are for demonstration purposes only. *Camera performance may vary with the surrounding environment.
A durable phone made for the outdoors. The two XCover Key design lets you customise to access the apps you need with a press. Dual LED aids in low-light adventures, while the Service LED flashes when receiving messages. And with POGO charging support, it's easy to keep your XCover Pro ready to go.
Equipped for your environment
Galaxy XCover Pro meets IP68 and MIL-STD 810G standards so it is durable enough to withstand harsh environments. Whether working in the field or manufacturing site troubleshooting problems it provides comfortable operation so you stay one step ahead of the job at hand.
Durability for outdoor
4G Smartphone LCD TFT display - 2340 x 1080 pixels - 6.3" Samsung Exynos 9611 2.3 GHz (8-core) - 64-bit Memory 64GB RAM 4GB Black
Samsung Galaxy XCoverPro
When business operations demand that gloves be worn at all times, the Galaxy XCover Pro ensures that the work gets done safely. Its increased screen sensitivity allows field engineers, factory workers and construction crews to keep projects running smoothly while protecting their hands.
Increased touch sensitivity
Strong and Reliable
Our devices have achieved an international standard rating of IP68. They can withstand dust/dirt/sand, and are resistant to submersion, up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes.
IP68
Our rugged devices have achieved the highest military standards for survivability and endurance.
MIL-STD-810G
Anti-shock protection make our devices extra durable.
Anti-Shock
The POGO Charging Dock’s pins make charging easy, with no extra plugging in required. Fast charging adds 15% faster speed.
Pogo PIN/Fast charging
The Latest Rugged Devices
A sleek and stylish premium rugged smartphone with industrial features for best-in-class business productivity in any business circumstance.
A business optimised rugged tablet featuring a large 10.1” display enabling industrial professionals to achieve best work performance.
A hard-working smartphone with physical keys designed to perform in tough environments.
A compact, hardwearing rugged tablet featuring an 8” display that’s ideal for business on the move.
Hard at Work
In an unpredictable world, people need business phones and tablets that offer high performance and the best protection, whatever their job. That’s why Samsung offers a range of rugged devices, designed to withstand the most extreme conditions and work environments. They offer peace of mind and the reliability workers expect from Samsung. Plus, everything is backed up by a UK-based service team.
Easy to use, hard to break
In the work environment, professionals need phones and tablets that they can rely on with high performance and the best protection.
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* Sold separately. | 1 Surface Book 3 for Business 13.5” connected to keyboard base: Up to 15.5 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Book 3 13.5” Intel® Core™ i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilising Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. | Surface Book 3 for Business 15” connected to keyboard base: Up to 17.5 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Book 3 15” Intel® Core™ i7, 256GB, 16 GB RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilising Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
Intel® Core™ i7 (10th Gen)/1.3 GHz 13.5" touch-screen 3000 x 2000 4GB RAM/64GB SSD
Intel® Core™ i5 (10th Gen)/1.2 GHz 13.5" touch-screen 3000 x 2000 8GB RAM/256GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Book 3
Bring your vision to life with Surface Book 3, certified for software like Autodesk® Revit® and Dassault SOLIDWORKS™. With NVIDIA® Quadro RTX™ 3000 graphics, visualise and showcase 3D models on a 15” tablet your clients can explore and pinch to zoom. See it from every perspective on dual 4K monitors* at 60Hz when you connect with Surface Dock (1).*
Free yourself from your desk and compile, run and debug cycles anywhere in software like Microsoft Visual Studio. Performance stays with you, powered by your choice of discrete graphics and the latest processors. Type with precision on the full-size keyboard, see it all with a 15” display, and work until lights out with up to 17.5 hours battery life.(1)
Find inspiration anywhere, capturing content and editing wherever you work. Come back to your desk to continue your flow on your Surface Book 3 digital canvas, creating in apps like Adobe® Creative Cloud®. Power your creative momentum with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti graphics. Watch your designs come to life on dual 4K monitors* at 60Hz when you connect with Surface Dock (1).*
Harness your data with a powerful, portable 15” device. Analyse data faster and develop machine learning-powered models on-device with the latest quad-core 10th Gen Intel® processors and up to NVIDIA® Quadro RTX™ 3000 graphics. Set up your analysis wherever you want to work with up to 17.5 hours battery life(1) and Bluetooth 5.0 to pair your favourite accessories.
Leave your desk behind and keep the best graphics performance of any Surface laptop by your side. Create content, compile code, deploy data models, or realise 3D visualisations wherever you work best.
Get your job done
Unleash your creativity however inspiration strikes. Whether sketching ideas and handwriting notes, sharing your view with others, or writing code, this detachable laptop adapts to the endless ways you create and collaborate.
Versatility for the ways you work and create
Surface Book 3 in Tablet Mode
Surface Book 3 in Studio Mode
Surface Book 3 in Latop Mode
Performance meets versatility in our most powerful Surface laptop yet. Speed, graphics and long battery life pair with the flexibility of a robust laptop, processor-powered tablet and portable studio.
Our most powerful Surface laptop delivers three modes to work in, freeing you to tackle complex technical and creative work wherever you are:
Laptop, tablet, and studio in one
Meet the new Surface Book 3 for Business
Leave your desk behind
Surface Go 2
Surface Book 3
*Sold separately | 1 Not including Type Cover. | 2 Geekbench multi-core score comparison of Surface Go 2 versus Surface Go; February 2020. | 3 Up to 10 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in February 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Go 2. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors. | 4 Testing conducted at Microsoft in Feb 2020 using pre-production devices and Software. Tested with the Surface Dock under controlled conditions. Device was powered on to desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C. | 5 Service availability and performance subject to service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at surface.com. | 6 System software and updates use significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software and updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1TB = 1,000GB. See Surface Storage for more details. | 7 Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.
Intel® Core™ m3 (8th Gen) 8GB RAM/128GB SSD
Intel® Core™ m3 (8th Gen) 4GB RAM/64GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Go 2
Lightweight and portable – with smooth scrolling, sculpted comfortable design and dongle-free Bluetooth® connectivity – the Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse works on a variety of surfaces¹ thanks to BlueTrack technology.
Microsoft Mobile Mouse
Surface Pen is better and faster than ever, with tilt for shading,¹ greater sensitivity and virtually no lag to help you capture your thoughts and get more done. Available in Platinum and Black, plus new Ice Blue and Poppy Red.²
Surface Pen
For comfortable typing anytime, pair Surface Go Type Cover with Surface Go.¹ Includes a complete, backlit keyset and large trackpad. Available in Ice Blue, Poppy Red, Platinum and Black.
Surface Go Type Cover
Personalise Surface Go 2 and make it yours with next-gen tools and accessories.
Lightweight portability for the task at hand
Surface customers save time and money with streamlined deployment, modern device management, and built-in cloud-powered security. Empower people, data, and systems with connected experiences from Surface and Microsoft 365.*
Surface for business unlocks more value
Improved all-day battery life up to 10 hours(3) to keep you going. When connected to SurfaceDock,* Fast Charging powers your battery upto 80% in just over an hour.(4) In addition to Wi-Fi, optional LTE Advanced(5) delivers hassle-free and secure connectivity, giving you ultimate mobility to work virtually anywhere.
Plenty of unplugged power
Run the essential business apps yourely on every day. Surface Go 2 features either Pentium processors or a newly introduced 8th Gen Intel® Core™ m3 Processor option, which is faster than previous generations. (2)
A faster companion
Work on a bigger touch-screen display in the same compact size. The lightest Surface 2-in-1 still starts at just 1.2 lb.(1) but now has a bigger 10.5” display with improved 220 ppi resolution.
Larger, brighter, more brilliant
touch-screen
10.5"
battery life
10 hours
Starting weight
544 grams
faster m3 Go 2 vs. Go
64%
Meet the new Surface Go 2 for Business
Lightweight portabilityfor the task at hand
1 Steelcase Roam™ Mobile Stand, Steelcase Roam™ Wall Mount, and APC™ Charge Mobile Battery are sold separately. | 2 Weight excludes stand and mobile battery. Compared with a 55” Microsoft Surface Hub. | 3 Software license required for some features. Sold separately. | 4 One (1) Surface Hub 2 Pen and one (1) Surface Hub 2 Camera included with Surface Hub 2S. Additional accessories sold separately. | 5 Third-party apps sold separately.
Intel® Core i5 (8th Gen) (Quad-Core) 8GB RAM/1w28GB SSD 50” touch-screen Windows 10
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Microsoft Surface Hub 2s
Built for team collaboration in the modern workplace
- Interact naturally with Surface Hub 2 Pen and touch, and sign in to Surface Hub 2S to grab your OneDrive files or project wirelesslywith Miracast - Take team brainstorms to the next level with Microsoft Whiteboard, a persistent digital canvas that teams can contribute to anytime,anywhere – across devices - Use the apps you need – take advantage of native integration with Office 365, Edge, and leading third-party apps
Everything you need at your ingertips. Interact naturally with Surface Hub 2 Pen and touch. Use Microsoft Whiteboard and leading industry apps to keep teams in their low. Access andshare content easily from one device.
Fluid team collaboration
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- Engage remote teams with a Surface Hub 2 Camera, far-field mics, and crystal clear speakers - Videos look clear and crisp on a brilliant, 4K+ screen with high resolution and amazing graphics performance - Run remote meetings and make ad-hoc calls seamlessly with Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business
Be seen, be heard, and actively participate in the group discussion with best-in-class technology. Remote meetings and ad-hoc calls run seamlessly with Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business.
Bring remote teams together
- Move collaboration anywhere with Surface Hub 2S – at just 61.6 lbs. (28 kg), it’s 40% lighter than before - Experience mobile, cordless, uninterrupted team collaboration that moves with you with the Steelcase Roam™ Mobile Stand and APC™ Charge Mobile Battery - Enhance any workspace with a sleek, modern design with an ultra thin edge and 15 mm bezels
Empower teams to collaborate whenever and wherever their ideas strike. Surface Hub 2S is thin and lightweight, and enables mobile, cordless, uninterrupted teamwork. Turn any space into a teamwork space.
Teamwork anywhere
Enable teamwork anywhere with new Surface Hub 2S, an all-in-one digital whiteboard, meetings platform, and collaborative computing device that brings the power of Windows 10 to teamwork.
Meet Surface Hub 2S
Teamwork without boundaries
In an effort to match evolving business requirements, cloud platforms like Cisco Webex often release new features every month. They provide such a responsive experience that innovation is not only faster, but continuous. While continuous updates make it easier to meet evolving business objectives, keeping up with the pace of change can be difficult. Many IT organizations are not equipped to maintain and support each new feature, nor drive adoption of new features within their end-user communities. As a result, IT leaders often find themselves forced to bypass new features until they’re able to be properly supported. They defer realizing the potential benefits of new features due to a lack of internal resources and expertise. The only way to stay in stride with these rapid release cycles is to either increase headcount to manage updates internally or partner with a trusted advisor who can manage the changes for you. A Managed Service Provider (MSP) can help you stay ahead of each release so you can immediately roll out and support new features.
Keeping up with the pace of change
Sometimes, increasing internal headcount for IT projects just isn’t feasible. Often, it can be hard to find reliable talent with the right skill sets and expertise for the job. The advantage of having an MSP is always having experts on hand without having to source them yourself. MSP services are also much easier to scale on demand when priorities shift or large projects emerge.If your organization is considering a move to cloud collaboration, I’d like to invite you to explore Insight’s managed collaboration services. Our cloud collaboration experts can help you select the right cloud platform for your needs, plan your migration strategy, execute a smooth transition and continue to support you with ongoing maintenance. We also offer managed collaboration services specifically for Cisco Webex if Cisco is your preferred cloud provider. By integrating with your existing on-premises solution, we facilitate simpler and smoother hybrid cloud migrations. Based on your needs, our experts can embed current or new PSTN carrier service solutions to help you make the most of your existing and future IT investments.
When to consider a managed service provider
Cisco is one of the main players in the field of cloud collaboration.
As a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) with 57% of the market share for Ethernet switches and 60% of the market share for enterprise routers, Cisco is one of the main players in the field of cloud collaboration. This vendor in particular is uniquely positioned to help organisations make a gradual transition to cloud collaboration via hybrid cloud. Cisco has historically had a strong on-premises Unified Communications (UC) solution. It was named a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for UC for 11 years running. In addition to its on-premises solutions, Cisco now offers a robust cloud collaboration solution that includes Webex® Calling, Webex Meetings, Webex Teams™ and Webex Contact Center. With its cloud-based architecture, the Cisco Webex platform is fully capable of delivering the mobile connectivity modern workers demand. It’s always-on, always-secure infrastructure enables collaboration anywhere, while maintaining the integrity and security of your data. If you’re evaluating cloud collaboration solutions and are considering a hybrid cloud approach, Cisco Webex is certainly worth a look.
The advantage of Cisco Webex
As collaboration has evolved over the years, most businesses have seen a number of toolsets organically emerge in their environments. This is because many IT leaders don’t have a complete view of all the tools users are leveraging. There are the approved toolsets endorsed by the business and then there are toolsets introduced by users looking to fill gaps in functionality. This mixed bag of tactical and organic integrations ultimately results in a disconnected and inefficient workflow. An effective cloud collaboration strategy should address any gaps users perceive with your collaboration experience. Start by taking an inventory of all the tools being used in your environment. The unauthorised, “shadow IT” toolsets should give you a good idea of what gaps users perceive in your collaboration experience. Use this knowledge to consolidate shadow IT tools and replace them with one unified tool that can deliver the same functionality. Controlling your shadow IT and introducing the right toolsets should help eliminate inefficiencies in your collaboration strategy. When you match strategic design with an all-in-one collaboration platform - such as Cisco Webex, which encompasses voice, video, meetings and messaging - your end users will be empowered to collaborate more effectively while staying within business workflows.
How to get more tactical with your toolsets
An effective cloud collaboration strategy should address any gaps users perceive with your collaboration experience.
The transition to cloud collaboration requires IT departments to not only select a solution that meets evolving business and end-user needs, but also provide adequate support for the new platform. For true success, the solution must be effectively deployed and maintained - and the end-user community must be properly trained to use it. When organisations try to rush through strategy and implementation, the results can be disastrous. For example, rushing the process could cause your architects to miss a key design decision, leave your operational staff without the training they need to properly support the solution or, even worse, disrupt and alienate your end users. Any of these issues can lead to a failed attempt at collaboration transformation. This could leave your users feeling frustrated and drive them to find their own solutions, further feeding the shadow IT problem many businesses struggle to contain. In this article, we’ll discuss how to achieve cloud collaboration the right way - securing the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls. We’ll also take a closer look at the advantages of the Cisco Webex® platform and explore how managed collaboration services can help you successfully migrate to cloud collaboration.
The cloud challenges us in new ways
Currently, over 63% of organisations leverage a remote workforce and yet, 57% of companies still lack remote work policies. The number of remote workers is only projected to increase in the years to come. Businesses that embrace cloud technologies now will be better able to serve remote employees in the future. However, it’s impossible to fully leverage the cloud if you’re still relying on legacy tools and applications. Legacy collaboration toolsets were designed with the limited vision that employees could only collaborate within the perimeter of an office. Even in just the last decade, technology innovations have made the world a much more mobile place. As the culture of mobility continues to grow, the “anytime, anywhere” collaboration movement will press the limits of legacy toolsets. If your organisation attempts to extend legacy IT beyond its original purpose, you risk slowing productivity and exposing security vulnerabilities. With innovations like 5G on the horizon, legacy collaboration solutions are simply not equipped to keep up.
Enable remote work by disabling legacy IT
by Chad Gray, Senior Architect for Connected Workforce, Insight and John Casebeer, Services Product Manager for Connected Workforce,Insight
Business today never truly stops. The combination of digital transformation initiatives, globalisation efforts and migration to cloud-based technologies has significantly affected the way we work and how we conduct business.
How (& Why) to Adopt Business Collaboration
Chad Gray Senior Architect for Connected Workforce, Insight
Our professional and managed collaboration services will help you optimise your workplace communications and give your employees the flexibility they crave.
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Workstream collaboration cannot be just another application in the proverbial IT stack — it must provoke a fundamental shift in the way IT approaches collaboration. Success requires an understanding of user needs, a company-wide change management policy and a concerted push toward end user adoption. As IT professionals, it falls to us to understand what users need from their workplace technology and how we can best deliver new capabilities while balancing security concerns and business objectives. We must take off our IT hats and get in the trenches with the users to really understand what they do and why they do it. This is the only way to know if we’re delivering the tools they actually want. By giving them the right tools, we’ll be able to increase user productivity while curbing the use of shadow IT. Convincing users to completely shift into a new workstream is no easy task. That’s why change management and adoption campaigns are so critical when onboarding new technology. Change management requires us to become intimate with business processes and workflows, to truly become part of the business — not just the IT guys. No longer can we sit behind the counter handing down new tools. As modern IT professionals, it’s our duty to help users understand the technology, see its potential and move toward full adoption. Only then can we satisfy user demand while ensuring a consistent and secure workplace experience.
As a concept, workstream collaboration has the potential to be transformative for your business. However, if you take a traditional approach and allow your IT department to treat it like any other application, failure might be inevitable.
Making workstream collaboration successful
The race was on to reach feature parity with Slack and capture its existing market share in the space. As the proof of concept started rolling out within organisations, the metaphorical snake reared its ugly head. Questions around data security, compliance requirements, governance and manageability started to overshadow the feature richness and capabilities of the team applications. Organisational change management needed to happen within enterprises — and it often didn’t. We soon discovered that, without truly engaging teams within the enterprise, IT had just added another messaging and meeting application to its unified communications catalog. Hence, these tools joined the collection of failed apps that increased IT overhead and created additional workstream paths for users.
Adoption of both Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams within the enterprise took off like a rocket. Organisations were engrossed by the features and newfound usability, while Cisco and Microsoft opened each of their platforms for direct integrations.
Why “the next big thing” became the next big problem
Among all the workstream collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams®, Cisco Webex® and Slack™ have emerged as some of the major players. These platforms streamline communication and collaboration, empowering teams to easily work together within a single tool. The idea of taking voice, video, messaging and content into one workspace was a simple matter of execution for large players such as Cisco and Microsoft. Most of these features already existed somewhere in their product stack. They just needed to combine the existing features into a single app, which they could then market as “the next big thing.”
The overall concept of workstream collaboration promised to solve everything that legacy applications failed to address. However, translating the concept into reality has not been as easy within the enterprise space as some thought it would be.
How collaboration tools went mainstream
Workstream collaboration got its start when small teams began adopting unapproved applications to fill gaps in traditional messaging and email tools. These apps were mostly used for internal conversations and document sharing — they generally didn’t extend beyond the walls of the organisation.
The governance of these tools was ultimately determined by the teams that were using them. In most instances, self-governance worked well at first due to the limited size of the teams and the similarity of work done by team members. While the original intent — to help colleagues communicate and collaborate more efficiently— was good, these applications were usually unknown to the larger organisation. This means they were often not protected by the company’s security systems. Each unknown app became a gaping security vulnerability that IT wasn’t even aware of. Hackers could easily exploit these security vulnerabilities to access unprotected company data. These unapproved, potentially dangerous apps eventually came to be categorised as shadow IT. Though shadow IT ultimately puts businesses at risk, it’s a good indicator of end-user sentiment. When users feel that their company’s IT stack is lacking, they turn to shadow IT to help fill the gaps. The presence of shadow IT helped businesses realise that they needed to rethink their collaboration strategies. Workstream collaboration rose to the forefront as the solution to this need.
It started with shadow IT.
The days of traditional unified communications are fading into the past. People want to collaborate anywhere, anytime, without being tied to their desks. This compels IT to expand the workspace boundaries beyond the four walls of an office, while still somehow keeping data and identities secure. Workstream collaboration is the new approach that offers a tantalising solution to the “work from anywhere” conundrum. Yet, even this promising solution comes with its own set of challenges. Workstream collaboration refers to an emerging segment of technology that’s focused on enabling a more productive workforce. These technologies deliver persistent conversational workspaces that allow users to collaborate in context from anywhere, on any device enabled with Wi-Fi. While workstream collaboration promises to close the technology gaps that previously inhibited the “collaborate anywhere” movement, it also raises new issues related to compliance, governance and security. The rules have changed and the flurry of new challenges that have ensued is testing even the most agile IT organisations.
IT departments often have the hard job of balancing user demands against business objectives. Recent demands for “always on”tools with “work from anywhere” compatibilities are driving IT teams to consider a new approach to collaboration. However, this new approach comes with an avalanche of compliance and security complications to consider as well.
Finding the Right Balance for Success
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1 https://www.fuze.com/blog/seven-weekly-stats-the-benefits-of-better-video-conferencing 2 Jabra Knowledge Worker Survey, 2019
Jabra Speak 750
Hold completely natural conversations via speakerphone as both sides of the conversation are transmitted at the same time, allowing conversations to flow just as they do in person.
Hear and be heard when it matters
Simply being able to plug-and-play to your laptop, smartphone or tablet, using either USB or Bluetooth, makes collaboration so much easier.
Plug-and-play for instant collaboration
Improve meetings with full duplex audio that provides your team with seamless, premium sound including everyone in the conversation. Save time and money with a plug-and-play solution that’s quick and easy to set up and use Enable seamless collaboration for distributed teams, even when meeting participants are dialing in from multiple locations. Works with all leading UC platforms and comes in a Microsoft Teams variant, with a dedicated Teams button.
Jabra PanaCast
Jabra PanaCast works with all leading video and audio conferencing solutions and is certified for use with Microsoft Teams & Zoom. Be confident that your team can connect, whatever equipment they’re using.
Works with everything, everywhere
Huddling together is off the table for a while. But that doesn’t mean your small meeting rooms are suddenly out of commission. With Jabra PanaCast, you get a full 180° view of the room, from wall to wall, thanks to our three 13-megapixel cameras and patented real-time video stitching technology. So you can get the team together while still keeping a safe distance, and nobody is missing from the picture. PanaCast is the social distancing tool you never knew you needed.
Bring your small meeting rooms back into commission, and huddle up, without huddling in.
Intelligent Zoom automatically includes everyone in the conversation, zooming in whenever meeting participants are present, optimising screen real estate.
Intelligent Zoom
MEET ANYWHERE
Stay connected with intelligent, industry-leading audio and video solutions that boost collaboration
87
%
67
36
of employees now work in distributed teams
use video calls for meetings
use speakerphones when making video calls
We engineer professional-grade, plug-and-play solutions that enable you to get the most from your meetings. With Jabra Evolve, the world’s leading professional headsets for concentration and collaboration; Jabra Speak speakerphones for crystal-clear communication; and easy-to-use, all-inclusive PanaCast video-conferencing solutions, it’s never been easier to stay in touch and stay connected.
Work from anywhere, because anywhere can work
Jabra PanaCast – an easy-to-use, inclusive video-conferencing solution, designed to improve meetings anywhere by using three 13 megapixel cameras and real-time video stitching to give a full 180° Panoramic-4K view of the room. Jabra Speak 750 – power your meetings with seamless, premium audio. Tap the Microsoft Teams button to join meetings and see when you have an upcoming call, missed calls and voicemails.
Everything you need for instant meetings anywhere, anytime
Meet anywhere with professional audio and video solutions
Staying connected has never been easier with intelligent, industry-leading audio and video solutions to boost collaboration no matter where you or your team is.
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Logitech Tap
Video conferencing room solutions with Logitech Tap deliver calendar integration, touch-to-join, instant content sharing, and always-on readiness. Pre-configured with room-optimized software from Google, Microsoft, or Zoom, Logitech Room Solutions include all necessary components: Tap touch controller, small form factor computer, in-wall rated cabling, and Logitech MeetUp or Rally conference camera.
Google Meet with Logitech Tap
Microsoft Teams Rooms with Logitech Tap
Zoom Rooms with Logitech Tap
With the Logitech BRIO and Zone Wireless solution, any personal workspace can be provisioned with Logitech's advanced webcam matched with the Bluetooth headset specifically designed for the open office. BRIO delivers remarkable visual quality whether hopping on a quick call or joining a video conference. Add exceptional sound with the Zone Wireless headset and employees are fully equipped for premium-quality video conferencing without ever leaving their desks.
What's in the box
Logitech Pro Personal Video Collaboration Kit
Zone Wireless headset USB-A receiver for headset Charging cable for headset Travel Bag for headset Brio Ultra HD Pro Webcam USB 3.0 cable (compatible with USB 2.0) for webcam Removable clip for webcam Privacy shade for webcam Carrying pouch for webcam User documentation for headset & webcam
MeetUp is designed for small conference rooms and huddle rooms. Stop crowding around laptops. With advanced optics and a wide 120º field of view, MeetUp makes every seat at the table clearly visible. And its integrated audio is optimised for huddle room acoustics, ensuring everyone can be heard as well as seen.
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Amidst the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, organisations are having to adapt to a new way of life. But what happens when people start to return to their offices, venture back out to restaurants and we revert back to what was considered “normal”? Does the world go back to the way it was before? Or is there instead a next normal? If so, what might that look like?
I think the safest predictions to make are these: The world won’t be the same, and businesses will operate differently. Millions of people will have gained some experience of working from home, and many of them will have come to realise remote work’s benefits. Others crave human connection, and, although they might not have to come into the office every day, they’ll have a desire to do so at least a few days a week. That said, ultimately, businesses would have to redesign everything from their policies to their infrastructure; accordingly, the next normal will certainly look a bit different from that to which we’re accustomed. A common way to anticipate the future is to look to the past. As James Burke pointed out, “We don’t have anywhere else to look.” So, before we consider the future, perhaps it’s worth looking to the past. Most germane is how short a history the “traditional office environment” has actually had. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in England around the 1750s, the office was simply where the paperwork for the factory was done. Typically, this was directly above the factory floor. All the workers for both the factory and the office lived within walking distance of the factory, and everyone had a regular clock-in and clock-out time. If workers were lucky, they had Saturday afternoons off and a company holiday at the seaside for one week a year, when the entire mill or factory went by train to a resort like Blackpool or Skegness. This system became more and more complex, but it was familiar in Great Britain and other industrialised countries until the 1970s, when companies started to move the factory component of their operations to cheaper locations. Workers still came to the office, though, because they had to communicate with each other and use the machines that ran the company’s operations - everything from the mainframe running the accounting system to the mailroom in which checks and invoices were received and processed. By the 1990s, it was becoming possible - although not necessarily easy - for organisations to distribute the office to multiple locations. Because of this, companies moved many call centers, IT-support organisations and typing pools offshore. And that’s the point at which we’ve been stuck for the past 20 years. Technology has made a new way of working ever easier, but few companies have taken the plunge. It seems that business culture was more resistant than the benefits were obvious. Admittedly, some businesses - primarily, software companies - took the plunge and became completely virtual. Many of these organisations had a culture of looking to the future and seeking the best talent in the world. These visionary companies had a competitive advantage in their ability to hire the best staff, irrespective of their physical location. So, having programmers in London, England, or Vientiane, Laos, or Beijing, China, became a thing. All they had to have was a decent internet connection. Admittedly, most businesses didn’t even consider this route - and, for many, it wouldn’t have worked anyway. Software engineers are easy to measure: either they complete the project or they don’t. By contrast, for most businesses, having the ability to interact with others and build something together is at least as important. So, most companies allowed only senior employees or those who had proven themselves extremely dedicated to work from home. Many companies simply didn’t believe that their workers actually did any work while at home. Interestingly, the evidence actually points in the opposite direction.
Over the last 20 years, a series of events occurred that some thought might accelerate the work-from-home movement and/or remote work in general; it didn’t really happen, though. Why not? Put simply, the technology wasn’t ready, and the moment passed before long-term plans could be made. Back in 2001, IP telephony, videoconferencing, and resources like Google Docs, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce.com and others mostly didn’t exist - at best, they were rare and expensive, and they lacked scalability. When I was a child some 40 years ago, I would turn up to school, the teacher would tell us to turn to page 27 of the textbook, and he or she would start to go through the questions. Typically, that same teacher would then sit and read the paper, while ensuring none of us spoke. Today, the flipped classroom has changed that notion completely. It moves activities, including those that might have traditionally been considered homework, online. Lectures, assignments and discussions can happen in a virtual setting, with more class time free to spend on higher-order thinking skills, such as problem-finding, collaboration, design and problem-solving. I believe that is a superb model for what the office can become: not a place to research or “do the work,” but, rather, a place to problem-solve, collaborate and have human interaction. So, instead of coming to the office to “do the work,” you come to the office to meet colleagues, discuss and collaborate on work already done, and collectively make decisions on what work should be done next. Some experts believe that in the future workplaces will limit the number of people in a given area to continue to encourage social distancing. That could affect everything from meeting rooms to desk space, and it could encourage a segment of the workforce to continue to work from home. The likely disjointedness of returning to the office will have the effect of making this a giant experiment. In such a model, both the office and workers’ time in it change radically. Gone would be the requirement to arrive at the office by 9am and stay until 5pm. If a meeting starts at 11am, then workers work from home until they have to leave to make that meeting. Not having to commute at rush hour would make workers’ travel time shorter and less stressful. If the meeting finished at 2pm, then people would leave the office and go back home to continue their work. And, if an employee did have to communicate again with colleagues or customers, he or she would have the capacity to do that from the home office. Outside-of-home offices will also change shape; instead of open-floor-plan designs for lots of people, they will transform into social spaces and smaller meeting rooms. The office will become a place to discuss the work, not do the work. As I write this, nothing seems particularly extraordinary about my ideas. They seem, at least to me, to be obvious and sensible. But if history can teach us anything, it’s that change comes when we have no other choice.
Today, all that has changed. Good-quality internet connectivity is close to ubiquitous in the developed world. Cloud services enable anywhere/anytime management - whether on a PC or on a smartphone - of all the applications people would typically have to be in an office to run. So, if the technology is now ready, and if the culture has changed, what does this new world order actually look like? Again, let’s look to the past for some clues...
Today's unprecedented circumstances are forcing companies to reevaluate their strategies. It’s an unfortunate reality that those companies that cannot adapt might well not survive. It’s also distressing that something as devastating as the current pandemic has to be the catalyst for change. But it’s of a piece with the human condition that change comes from traumatic events, rather than from the status quo.
The Next Normal
What The World Could look like in 2021 and Beyond
By Simon Dudley
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This USB-C to DisplayPort adapter lets you connect your USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 device to a DisplayPort monitor or display, providing you with a convenient, high-performance solution. The adapter supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) and provides sharper images with enhanced video.
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4-in-1 portable dock: USB C Multiport Adapter w/ 4K 30Hz HDMI 1.4 or 1080p VGA single display video output, 5Gbps USB-A port & Gigabit Ethernet for USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 laptops, tablets, or smartphones. The mini USB C travel dock is compact, lightweight, & portable. Compatible with USB-C tablets or smartphones, this USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type C multiport hub works with HP, Lenovo, Dell, MacBook, Chromebooks and Samsung Galaxy devices.
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WorkFit-T, Standing Desk Workstation
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WorkFit-Z Mini Sit-Stand Desktop
Place your screen where you need it for each project. Reclaim your desk space by folding the arm and pushing it aside. Full monitor movement and improved ergonomics. Easily adjusts monitors up to 34" in size. Available also in polished aluminum and white.
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This compact cart features full 2.4A charging current per device, accommodating any Apple iPad with Lightning connector and a 10.5" screen or smaller. Sync, charge, secure and manage up to 16 devices. Durable steel doors with robust three-point lock and key assembly provide strong theft deterrence.
Tablet Management Desktop 16, with ISI (for Apple iPad)
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Zip12 Charging Wall Cabinet
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Zip12 Charging Desktop Cabinet
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Zip40 Charging and Management Cart for Laptops
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Charge up to 35 tablets, smartphones or e-readers in this customisable charging cart. It offers a no-tip, easy-to-maneuver design that stores and transports your devices even in tight education spaces.
YES35 Charging Cart for Tablets
Adjustable rows & dividers: Holds any device: 36 Chromebooks and tablets, or 24 laptops with 15" screens. Fast charging: PowerShuttle® Technology charges up to 40% faster than standard systems. Secure storage: Multi-feature locking system with removable door keeps devices secure. Lifetime warranty: Adapts to new devices and lasts for years for the best ROI. Fully assembled: Just plug it in to start charging—saving you time and hassle.
This customisable charging cart lets you charge, store and transport up to 36 laptops, Chromebooks and tablets with screen sizes up to 13"— and some up to 14". Have larger devices? Just set the cart’s bay width and shelf height for your needs.
YES36 Charging Cart for Mini-laptops
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Supports resolution up to max 3840 x 2160p. Portable adapter is easy to pack in your laptop case. Plug-n-Play device. Minimalist Hot Swap design, no additional drivers or installation required.
This USB 3.1 Type-C to DisplayPort Adapter is designed to enjoy stunningly realistic and lifelike video with the maximum 3840 x 2160p (4K) resolution with a full 60Hz frame rate.
VIDEK USB 3.1 Type-C to DisplayPort Adapter 4K @60Hz
USB 3.0 Output Port x4: Hub downstream link, Type-C female connector x1, power supply up to 15W/ Hub downstream link, Type-A female connector x3. USB-C Input Port x1: Host upstream link, Type-C male connector. Support auto switching between self-powered and bus-powered mode.
Compliant with USB 3.0 specification, USB-C to 4-Port (3A1C) Hub can easily connect up to 4 USB 3.0 (3A1C) devices to your computer. It’s streamlined, sleek and compact design is the perfect solution for USB port expansion.
Videk USB3.0 4 Port Hub, 3x Type A + 1x USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-C
Supports VESA USB Type-C Display Port Alt Mode. VGA Female Output port x1. Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. Supports Extended / Mirrored Display Modes.
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Videk USB 3.1 Type-C to VGA F Adapter
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1SOZO Technologies, 2016. intel.com/vProPlatformTEI2Each sold separately3Security events requiring IT remediation are reduced or avoided by up to 33% with Windows 10. The Total Economic ImpactTM of Microsoft Windows 10, Forrester, 2016. No product or component can be absolutely secure.4The Total Economic ImpactTM of the Intel vPro® Platform, Forrester, December 2018. A study commissioned by Intel and conducted by Forrester Consulting which surveyed 256 IT managers at mid-sized organizations (100-1,000 employees) using Intel vPro® platforms in US, UK, Germany, Japan and China. 75% either "agreed" or "strongly agreed" with the statement that computers with Intel® CoreTM vPro® processors and Windows 10 are more secure than before. Read the full study at Intel.com/vProPlatformTEI.
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14" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 / Full HD • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit • Intel® CoreTM i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz (4.1 GHz) • 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD • Intel UHD Graphics 620
Does everything but make the coffee
With a starting weight of just 1.46kg, the ThinkPad T490 is perfect for portability. A slim bezel keeps the focus on a larger screen area than previous models, and there’s a range of display options from touchscreen to built-in PrivacyGuard to Dolby Vision®. Long battery life and robust security make this the laptop for serious business professionals.
ThinkPad T490
Are you relying on outdated devices to protect your business? On average, over 50% of critical business data resides on unprotected PCs.(1) But there's good news: new, modern devices with Windows 10, Office Home and Business 2019 or Microsoft 365, and the Intel vPro® platform(2) can help defend against threats, protect business data, and improve the security of your business. Modern devices with new hardware and security features are more secure(3) –75% of IT managers surveyed report Intel vPro® platform-based devices are more secure.(4) It's time for your business to make the shift.
Windows 7 support has ended. Office 2010 support ends soon. It’s time to make the shift.
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Find out how to get your employees using Microsoft Teams and learn more about how features in Microsoft Teams can help your business collaborate effectively and securely.
While Microsoft Teams offers employees the flexibility to be more instant, adaptable and informal in their communications, you have the peace of mind that your corporate assets are secure, and your business protected.
You can also obtain an extra layer of security with Litigation Hold, which keeps a copy of data even after a user has deleted it. If an employee deletes content they wish to conceal, Microsoft maintains a copy of that data in a location that can only be accessed by the organisation administrators.
Another key Microsoft Teams feature for protecting your business is legal hold. Organisations can choose to configure Microsoft Teams with legal hold to help to make sure that all interactions, conversations and information within Teams are kept indefinitely, so if needed as evidence in a court of law, this content can be searched and exported.
Protecting your Organisation
Searching for information held electronically is complex by nature because of the wealth of data that organisations produce and store today. However, you can use eDiscovery in Office 365 to search for content in Microsoft Teams, and this can even extend to informal conversations and chats.
You can manage your company’s eDiscovery cases in the security and compliance admin centre to identify, hold, and export content from Microsoft Teams.
Electronic discovery, or eDiscovery, is an important security feature which can access electronically stored information, in response to data requests, for example.
Finding What You Need, When You Need It
Since Microsoft Teams is built into Microsoft 365, your company can use the security and compliance admin centre to set up tools such as e-Discovery and perform administrative searches.
There are advantages for legal compliance too. Microsoft’s cloud technology is compliant with many international standards – including GDPR – and data can be stored in a specific data centre, thus ensuring that Office 365 – and Microsoft Teams – meet country-specific data regulations where businesses in some countries have requirements to keep their data local.
Microsoft Teams also benefits significantly from Microsoft’s investments in cloud security. As the application is cloud-based, IT departments don’t need to apply patches or security updates themselves, as this is all done automatically.
As part of Office 365, Microsoft Teams comes with a built-in set of initial security features, such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), which enables organisations to define policies for sharing sensitive information.
Under the Office 365 Umbrella
The user-friendliness of Microsoft Teams means your employees are less likely to use non-approved applications, such as WhatsApp, for business conversations or to share sensitive company information. Making Microsoft Teams the default collaboration tool fosters a secure IT environment.
One of the most significant advantages of Microsoft Teams is that features such as instant messaging, voice and video are easy to use, offering employees a more engaging way to communicate with co-workers. As Teams works across multiple devices, employees are able to collaborate from remote locations as well as in the office.
Reducing the Risk of Shadow IT
The anticipation is almost over, and your business is poised to transform the way it works by implementing Microsoft Teams. But before introducing your employees to their new file-sharing, collaborative working and communications tool, it’s important to take stock of how Microsoft Teams can support your security and compliance needs. Fortunately, companies have become increasingly vigilant about security, and awareness of viruses, phishing and malware attacks has grown.
However, research suggests more than do not yet have a sufficient budget toprovide the levels of cybersecurity and resilience they want. In this climate of concern over security, how can businesses be sure the content they share on Microsoft Teams will remain safe?
three-quarters (87%) of organisations
Understanding Microsoft Teams security and compliance features.
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Your hyperconverged infrastructure worked well for a while, but it’s not performing at scale. Your developers are frustrated with performance issues and are turning to the public cloud for swipe-and-go services. Your budget is ballooning and you need to improve your ROI. Sound familiar? With NetApp® HCI, it won’t.
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To Optimise Your IT Supply Chain, Focus on Software
Often it can seem that no matter how crucial a technology may be for your organisation, it’s impossible to find the budget for it. Managing business today uses up so much resource that there’s frequently little left to fund growth and innovation. But there is a solution. The key to solving this dilemma is using the resources you have more efficiently through Supply Chain Optimisation. Doing so drives time and money out of your IT supply chain, freeing you up to focus on the future of the business.
You can start your optimisation efforts in many potential areas: procurement, deployment, asset management and others. One common source of inefficiency is the software environment. Ineffective software asset management often leads to wasted licenses and expensive publisher audits. Depending on your organisation’s current state, it may be a long, arduous process to take full control of your software assets. However, there are three simple ways to begin and see quick results.
Today’s IT department is tasked with much more than supporting the business — its position is to lead the business into the future. Unfortunately, resource allocation doesn’t always back this new role.
How to optimise right now
2. Measure what’s really being used
When you want to streamline your processes, a crucial first step is assessing the current state of your supply chain. You have to get an idea of what’s actually being used. This is especially important for software assets. Traditionally, businesses tend to over-procure and overprovision licenses for solutions with an expansive list of features that go unused by the majority of the workforce. And, despite the advantages of the SaaS model, it can add complexity to the licensing environment — and its management. An accurate understanding of your software usage can help you not only stay in compliance with SaaS contracts, but also make more informed purchasing decisions. Discovery tools and license reconciliation services can help IT leaders monitor the current state of the business and provision only what resources will actually be used. This creates an instant opportunity to cut costs and re-invest those funds in other areas of the business.
Sourcing external help can lead to invaluable advice on how to manage your software assets, and your IT supply chain as a whole, more effectively. A managed service provider will leverage its expertise to suggest how you can cut time and costs right now. To start, a partner can help measure your software usage today and estimate your expected consumption and, in the long run, build a solution that’s right for your organisation’s current and future needs. The service provider can deliver services such as audit defence and license consulting, as well as end-to-end IT asset management. It can also recommend best practices and tools for your software and hardware procurement and management.
3. Bring in outside expertise
Cloud technology has fundamentally changed the world and the way businesses operate, so it should come as no surprise that it can help optimise your IT supply chain. Cloud-based technology allows organisations to seamlessly integrate applications and tailor solutions to their unique needs. In addition, the market has shifted from a perpetual licensing model that required large, upfront investments to one that’s consumption-based. This Software as a Service (SaaS) approach allows companies to buy individual rights rather than the whole application. SaaS offers a variety of business benefits, including making applications far more cost-effective.
1. Embrace cloud applications
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Client Success Story
CASE STUDY | Cloud + Data Centre Transformation
When a new technology is released, it provides an opportunity to review the existing landscape. This helps you to discern how it may improve the current situation or why it differs from other options. Understanding the differences requires some analysis of what the new technology is, how it works and what will change when it’s deployed. Azure Sentinel simplifies and strengthens the way security data is collected from users, devices, applications and infrastructures deployed - on-premises as well as in multiple clouds - across your entire hybrid environment. To fully understand Azure Sentinel and how best to assess and deploy it, your organisation should carry out a high-level discovery of all aspects with the guidance of a Security Operations Center (SOC) expert.
By reviewing the technologies that you currently deploy to help secure the IT infrastructure and applications, you can assess the current state of the security architecture. This will probably be a patchwork of solutions that have been acquired and deployed over the last 3-5 years. In a heterogeneous environment, there's likely a mix of solutions from a wide range of technology vendors, including an alphabet soup of acronyms like IAM, EDR, NGFW, SIEM, SOAR, CASB and CSPM. Azure Sentinel is positioned to be both a SIEM and a Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) solution - built as a true cloud service that is scalable and evergreen. Until now, the selection of these types of solutions has been limited to server-based solutions that come with a heavy upfront investment (and ongoing management) of the infrastructure required to support them. However, with Azure Sentinel, you can be up and running on day one. This makes the Microsoft® solution attractive and potentially a huge cost saving when compared to traditional SIEM platforms. The opportunity to invest in other technologies incur more in initial outlay, but far outweigh the money lost on the legacy SIEM. The integration it provides across the full Microsoft suite of protection tools (Azure® and Microsoft 365™), as well as for many third-party solutions and sources that can transmit syslog data into Azure Log Analytics also make it attractive to SecOps and analysts.
Diving into your security technology landscape to discover what you actually have
Many of the skills required in the SOC are not specific to a single technology. Over time, talented engineers and analysts gain exposure to multiple technologies and approaches. Azure Sentinel is built on the long-standing foundation of the Azure Log Analytics platform, which will require the SOC team to learn a few new skills, especially Kusto Query Language (KQL). The physical location of your team should also be considered. Hiring is tough enough without limiting your selection to the local talent pool or forcing relocation to a central building. With a cloud-based SOC platform, you won’t need to ensure physical proximity to the data. You'll just need to ensure access and responsive communications channels. This shift provides an opportunity to review the way the SOC teams gain access to and interact with your whole security architecture.
Working with cybersecurity professionals across your environment
The implementation of a new SIEM/SOAR platform provides you the best opportunity to create a new approach to the way it will be operated. Several factors that drive the transition of Security DevOps (SecDevOps) to the development of automated detection and response that minimizes the need for manual intervention. Some of the factors of any new SOC design include a rapidly changing threat landscape in an ever-changing operating environment: the volume of data and the alerts it generates, and the cost and availability of skilled resources, particularly if much of the data is born in the cloud.
Getting SecOps up and running with the process
Azure Sentinel simplifies and strengthens the way security data is collected from users, devices, applications and infrastructures deployed.
How does Azure Sentinel help you?
Discussions and assessments of your security operations may uncover several trends that correspond to those emerging across other organisations.
If you don’t have an existing SIEM, a greenfield approach will be simple to deploy. However, if you're limited to log collection only and need to start analysing the data for proactive and reactive cyberthreat hunting, you can redirect your logs to a new deployment of Azure Sentinel and get started quickly. You can avoid the renewal costs of licensing and hardware upgrades with an existing SIEM. The effort invested in deploying Azure Sentinel will pay for itself in a short time.
1. What you have today might not be right for your evolving needs. It’s time for a change.
You might be satisfied with your current landscape (local and data center resources), but your shift to the cloud has incurred some new requirements like avoiding sending logs from the cloud back to on-premises storage, scaling up and down dynamically to adjust to changes in workload requirements, or having the ability to react to changes in compliance requirements.
2. Cloud transformation brings along new requirements.
You may have decided that you can reduce the amount of data being logged to avoid the excessive costs of increasing data consumption or decrease the time it takes to increase capacity when you need to scale up. What you should know is that Azure Sentinel offers greater discounts the more that is consumed. The pricing changes for increased or decreased consumption are updated every month. This can provide you with potential cost savings that can be enough to justify investing in the assessment. As you move more workloads to the cloud, there’s less need for a server-based or locally hosted solution. If you use other Microsoft security tools, you’ll gain a central point for logging where the solution is free for many of them.
3. A platform built for cloud scale at per-GB pricing is too tempting to ignore.
The effort invested in deploying Azure Sentinel will pay for itself in a short time.
Outcomes for a successful SIEM with Azure Sentinel
To this end, artificial intelligence together with machine learning offer a promising path to addressing many of today’s global cyber challenges that plague SecOps. Together, these two technologies can provide security administrators with the ability to prioritise the most critical tasks. Answering the call to develop a cloud-native SIEM that would offer the right tools for SecOps teams in an organisation of any size, Microsoft launched Azure Sentinel® in February 2019. Azure Sentinel provides intelligent analytics at cloud scale for all workloads.
As organisations increasingly adopt the cloud for their data and applications, the threat of cyberattack looms large. An ESG research survey published in September of this year, "Security Analytics and Operations: Industry Trends in the Era of Cloud Computing Technologies," reports that 82% of organisations are committed to moving large volumes of their workloads and applications to the public cloud.
The same report calls on security analytics and operations technologies to come to the assistance of security analysts responsible for dealing with the complexities, speed, and scale of moving business-critical applications and workloads. To handle cyberthreats, security operations (SecOps) teams generally employ Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. However, they find it difficult to keep pace with digital changes by spending too much time deploying and maintaining SIEM solutions, rather than dealing with the near-incessant threats to the mounting loads of data.
Getting Security Operations Right Redefining the Cloud Security Landscape with
Microsoft Azure Sentinel
by Richard Diver Cloud Security Architect, Insight
The release of Azure Sentinel has come just in time for many organisations that are facing changing requirements and increasing threats to their operational environment. The solutions needed to identify, detect and block threats are often complex and expensive; and the market of available skilled professionals isn't keeping up with demand.
It’s time for a change in approach. Find out more about how Insight can help you modernise your cloud-based security operations with Microsoft Azure Sentinel.
Freeing up in-house IT staff to work on strategic projects, as dependence on on-premise infrastructure dramatically reduced.
Insight’s Hybrid Cloud Assessment transformed Altecnic’s IT, helping to control costs and drive up profit.
Insight’s Discovery Workshop resulted in a clearly defined IT strategy that aligns to business goals.
Result Highlights
Insight’s Discovery Workshop enabled Altecnic to define a strategy that aligns with its key business goals.The Hybrid Cloud Assessment then gave Altecnic a clear implementation path, which preserved its investment in on-premise infrastructure. By partnering with Insight, Altecnic has transformed its business. Insight’s solution enables staff to work smarter and more collaboratively as they have access to a large portfolio of products and services, which boosts efficiency. Using an analytics platform in the cloud allows Altecnic to run analytics on its data, to assist in decision making and track sales performance, which will enable it to grow its business and control costs.
The Benefits
From the one-day workshop it emerged that Altecnic saw secure collaboration for office and remote workers as a primary need. A further requirement was to enable easy analysis of business data, which is hosted by its parent company in the cloud. Following the Discovery Workshop, Insight recommended a Hybrid Cloud Assessment (HCA) supporting the client in transitioning to the new technology outlined in the roadmap.The HCA results define a bespoke plan that aligns with Altecnic’s business goals and focuses across technology solution areas including; connected workforce, cloud and data centre transformation and supply chain optimisation. One of the key outcomes from the HCA was Insight’s recommendation for a hybrid-cloud approach, using Microsoft Office 365 and Azure, that would preserve Altecnic’s previous investments in its on-premise infrastructure. By taking a hybrid-cloud approach Altecnic was able to gain the business and financial benefits of a multi-cloud world, increasing data availability and accelerating digital transformation.
With Altecnic experiencing multiple IT challenges, Insight proposed running a Discovery Workshop that would uncover Altecnic’s business challenges and drivers. Through running this workshop, Insight was also able to clearly deine project outcomes and a proposed technology roadmap.
The Solution
“Insight’s Discovery Workshop and Hybrid Cloud Assessment services delivered substantial productivity benefits for our end users while reducing the burden of IT support for our in-house team.”
Simon Grocott Operations Director at Altecnic
Altecnic’s on-premise phone system was approaching the end of its useful life. Whilst many employees worked remotely, mobile access to corporate systems was outdated. Furthermore, the system didn’t support collaborative working and the company couldn’t easily access business intelligence data to support decision making. Altecnic realised that a move to the cloud would enable it to address many of the limitations in its current systems. However, it lacked the expertise and in-house resource to manage such a transition, especially given key security concerns. The company was also concerned its employees would be reluctant to adopt any new systems.
The Challenge
Altecnic is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of superior plumbing equipment. Established in 1987, Altecnic offers market-leading quality products to the UK and Eire plumbing and heating industry.
Quick overview
Insight recommended a hybrid cloud solution built on Microsoft’s Office 365 and Azure technologies. This solution enabled Altecnic to meet its business goals: enhancing workforce collaboration, improving supplier communications and business intelligence.
Altecnic recognised some difficult IT issues were holding back its business and looked to Insight to help it overcome the limitations of its legacy systems. Insight’s Discovery Workshop and Hybrid Cloud Assessment services helped to deliver a unified technology roadmap and strategy that aligned with Altecnic’s business goals and preserved recent IT investments.
CASE STUDY | Technology
Insight’s Discovery Workshop and Hybrid Cloud Assessment Services Help Define Altecnic’s Technology Strategy.
The Solution to Overspending:
‘Software Asset Management’
Successful organisations are always on the lookout for ways to optimise their costs. Why spend money on unnecessary expenses if you can invest these financial resources into growing your business? However, most businesses are not aware of the huge quantities that can be saved by simply optimising their software estate.
In uncertain times, even a slight increase in revenue or a reduction in expenses could have a significant impact on a company’s profitability. Cutting costs can mean the difference between success and failure for both small organisations and larger enterprises, and there are many ways this can be done, such as reducing production costs, or sourcing alternative suppliers, or creating better marketing strategies. But did you know that the software on the devices of your employees also have enormous cost-saving potential?
When you think about it, software is just another company asset – an item of value that your business owns. For example, you may have an inventory of all chairs in your offices. In fact, you could even make a list of the chairs based on their size, colour, or any other characteristics. As a business expands, more chairs may be required. However, companies will always avoid unnecessary spending and only purchase the number of chairs they need.
The same could be said for software licenses. Are you aware of which licenses you own and how many of these licenses you really need? Are your employees using software in accordance with the contracts you have agreed? Unless you know the answer to all these questions, your business is probably not getting the fullest value of its investments and may even risk to lose income through fines and penalties. Research by Gartner indicates that companies could cut their software spending by as much as 30% if they optimise their software management.
Managing software may not sound like a complex task, especially for organisations with a dedicated IT team in-house. Still, larger companies with a very dynamic environment often find this to be a challenge. How do you keep track of software on the devices of thousands of employees, each working in different departments with specific priorities? They may be using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications that are impossible to track without specialised tools. This concept, also known as Shadow IT, presents many risks. Sharing critical business data on Dropbox, for example, could turn you into a target for cybercriminals, or you could face fines as these applications require certain licenses as well.
The solution is Software Asset Management (SAM), a strategy that leads to better decision making about software licenses and reduces your overall costs.
How? Above all, your software assets must be compliant: you should buy the right licenses for your practices and respect the contractual terms. Having a license does not mean you can use the software for just about everything. There may be contractual restrictions and additional licenses can often be required. Licenses also need to be renewed in time. It usually costs more to procure a new license than it is to renew an existing one. Oracle, for example, charges 1.5% reinstatement fee for each day a renewal is delayed.
Being compliant is particularly important as companies must always be prepared for an audit. Gartner’s research suggests two out of three firms should expect an audit by a vendor in the next few years. Irregularities often result in fines that cost much more than buying the appropriate license in the first place. Apart from direct financial loss, a negative audit will also damage the reputation of an organisation.
To be on the safe side, many organisations procure more licenses than they actually need. Although this helps to avoid penalties, they still waste money that could be better invested in other areas. Businesses also tend to pay for software packages that include licenses they do not need. When your employees only use Photoshop, for example, you should not buy the entire Adobe bundle. This so-called over-procurement also occurs when businesses move their data to cloud services. Most of the time, they pay for much more oversized resources than what they really need.
All major vendors – Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and SAP – have different challenges and expectations you need to consider. Being compliant means that your license estate is in accordance with the contractual terms. A proper SAM process in place, not only can help you achieve compliance, but also increase the value of your investment. Once you have a clear view of the licenses you own, you can properly plan for the future. So, when a new project requires software you immediately known how many licenses you have and what should be procured. You can also reassign a license when an employee leaves the company or is transferred to a different department. And finally, you can limit financial loss through mitigating security risks when you have a view of what software is being deployed.
By now, it should be clear that SAM can help you avoid wastage. However, it involves more than just software and technology. Unless proper processes are in place, people can be ineffective, and technology could fail. People, process and product must therefore be in alignment. Fortunately, there are tools to help you that scan your environment to achieve an overall view of the software that is used. These tools automatically manage your licenses and ensure compliance. After all, licenses often change, and it is hard to stay informed. This results in more informed decisions about your software licenses.
Insight does more than just ensure compliance. We offer the most relevant optimisation services to support your to business manage its software estate as well as ensuring you can negotiate the best terms and conditions in your contracts. For example, a software vendor might offer you a nice discount, but at the same time give your competitors even better terms. And do you really need all the cloud services you are paying for? Maybe you could maintain the same level of performance with fewer resources.
Besides this, Insight also provides advisory services and makes sure clients are well-prepared for an audit. We conduct compliancy exercises to assess whether you need extra licenses or if you are purchasing more than you use. We also implement SAM tools in your environment and can even manage your entire software lifecycle to ensure you achieve a lean and fit for purpose IT supply chain that supports the evolution of your business.
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