Newsletter

Issue 236, 1st February 2012.

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APC
 
The new, green APC Smart-UPS avaliable now

The new, green APC Smart-UPS: More features and better sales potential than ever before

Your customers look to you for innovative, reliable power protection solutions. Today, you can deliver the cutting-edge, energy-efficient backup technology they need: the new APC Smart-UPS™ – from the company they count on for Legendary Reliability™.

Innovative APC Smart-UPS equals opportunity.

Backed by millions of dollars in research, the new Smart-UPS is loaded with customer-focused features — like a unique battery life predictor, online efficiencies approaching 99 per cent, precision temperature-compensated charging, and an interactive LCD.

Now is the perfect time to encourage customers to upgrade their install base or add award-winning power protection to their solution offerings. And, because Smart-UPS ships standard with software agents that allow remote UPS monitoring, you can generate increased revenue via managed services.

To learn more about APC Smart-UPS, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Cisco
 
Amazing offers from Cisco

An amazing offer from Cisco

Buy 3 get 1 Free on selected IP Phones*

  • SPA303-G3 – A low cost, basic functionality IP phone
  • SPA502G – A fully featured basic Cisco IP Phone
  • SPA504G – The Cisco Small Business Best Selling IP Phone for the last 4 years
  • SPA525G2 – A fully featured Colour screen IP Phone with Bluetooth, Wifi and iPhone integration. USB port for playing MP3’s and viewing images on the screen

For more information on this Cisco offer, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Destination Green IT
 
Over 30% reduction in global CO2 emissions across its business sites

Over 30% reduction in global CO2 emissions across its business sites

Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation ("Sony" or the "Company") today announced that it has achieved and/or exceeded the majority of the targets set out in its "Green Management 2010" ("GM2010") mid-term environmental plan, including an over 30% reduction in global CO2 emissions across its business sites compared with fiscal year 2000 levels.

Sony' GM2010 plan, introduced in 2006, aimed to reduce the Company's environmental impact over the five-year period spanning fiscal years 2006 through 2010. The results of these initiatives have been confirmed through third-party verification.

Visit www.destinationgreenit.com to continue reading this article.

D-Link
 
The NEW D-Link DWC-1000 Managed Wireless Controller.

The NEW D-Link DWC-1000 Managed Wireless Controller.

With the ever increasing demand to manage mobile devices in the work places now is a great time to manage your wireless Network with the integration of a D-Link DWC-1000 Fully Managed Wireless Controller.

  • Scalable - manage from 6-24 wireless AP’s so it can grow as you need it.
  • Performance – will support all types of Wi Fi – a/b/g/n.
  • Supports Captive Portal –allow your clients to login from your own landing page.
  • Centralised management – configure and manage Access Points from one place.
  • Security – allowing for RADIUS support and the ability to add in VPN functions.

For more information on D-Link products, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Eaton
 
The Eaton 3S - Affordable and reliable UPS protection

The Eaton 3S - Affordable and reliable UPS protection

Underneath its stylish exterior lies a UPS capable of protecting PCs and peripherals from surges and power outages in small offices. With 6 local outlets you can easily connect a typical computer configuration. The Eaton 3S can provide as much as 20 mins operating time for safe shutdowns and is fully compatible with all the major operating systems. Having optional wall mounting and simple plug ‘n’ play installation, it doesn’t just look good – it is good!

For more information on the Eaton 3S, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Edimax
 
Edimax EW-7303APn 150Mbps Outdoor PoE Access Point

Edimax EW-7303APn 150Mbps Outdoor PoE Access Point

  • Available in Single and Twin Packs for easy deployment
  • Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE802.11n standards
  • Supports 2.4000~2.4835GHz frequency band
  • High data rate up to 150Mbps network speed
  • Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences
  • Supports point-to-point and point-to-multi point bridge function
  • Can be configured to operate in four modes: Access Point (AP), Client Mode, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with AP, or pure WDS.

For more information on the Edimax EW-7303APn, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Fujitsu
 
For a limited time, Fujitsu are offering a fantastic deal on a wide of Primergy servers.

Enterprise Class Infrastructure

The Fujitsu Primergy Server portfolio offers class leading performance with German reliability as standard. From Micro and Tower servers for small business, through to rack mount and 8 socket powerhouses and including the High Performance Computing BX Blades solution, Fujitsu offers a consistent and stable platform for Virtualisation, server consolidation and Virtual desktop projects.

Buy 2 or 3 Servers, Get One Free*

  • For a limited time, Fujitsu are offering a fantastic deal on a wide of Primergy servers.
  • Buy 2 or more RX Rack mount servers, Get Another RX server FREE*
  • Buy 3 or more MX or TX Tower servers, Get Another server FREE*

FREE 5yr Warranty*

To further enhance the server portfolio, Fujitsu are also offering 5Yr warranty as standard on a wide range of rack and tower servers.

For more information on these fantastic Fujitsu offers, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Fujitsu Scanners
 
The ScanSnap S1100 from Fujitsu

The ScanSnap S1100 from Fujitsu

At nearly 12 ounces, the new ScanSnap S1100 is the lightweight companion for front-side document scanning at home or on the road. Whether scanning receipts, contracts, recipes, or plastic cards, ScanSnap takes scanning beyond the desktop and into your world.

  • Create a searchable PDF file with the touch of a button
  • Scan paper as small as an inch up to 34 inches long
  • Scan to an editable Word and Excel file
  • Create searchable keywords with a highlighter
  • Business card scanning software
  • Supports scanning a plastic ID card
  • Cross-platform compatibility for PC and Mac
  • USB powered

Scan to: PDF(Searchable PDF), JPG, Word (editable), Excel (editable) and Business Cards.

The ScanSnap S1100 works on both Mac and PC operating systems, making flexibility and portability a breeze.

To find out more about the ScanSnap S1100 from Fujitsu, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

GFI VIPRE
 
GFI VIPRE - The choice of IT professionals

GFI VIPRE - The choice of IT professionals

VIPRE Antivirus Business combines the latest antivirus and anti-spyware detection and removal technologies to protect against next-generation malware threats in a comprehensive and highly efficient manner.

Built by IT administrators for IT administrators, VIPRE is easy to install, easy to deploy and easy to manage with minimal network and system performance impact. The solution delivers superior endpoint protection against viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans, bots and rootkits via a single, powerful anti-malware engine and wide range of detection methods, including Cobra™ heuristics for first-level heuristic analysis and Active Protection™ for real-time malware detection inside the Windows kernel.

To find out more about GFI VIPRE products, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

HP Personal Computing
 
HP Slate 2 - The Right Business Touch.

Browse documents, spreadsheets, applications and more on the multi-touch display. Typing is made easier with the Swype onscreen keyboard.

  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit)
  • Intel® Atom™ Z670 Processor
  • 2GB Memory
  • 32 GB Solid State Module
  • 22.6 cm (8.9") diagonal WSVGA wide-viewing angle touchscreen
  • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 600
  • Wireless, Bluetooth, webcam
  • 1 year, pick-up and return, warranty

To find out more about the HP Slate 2, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

HP Supplies
 
Think you're saving money when you buy remanufactured toner cartridges? Don't be fooled.

Think you're saving money when you buy remanufactured toner cartridges? Don't be fooled.

Tests have shown that Original HP Toner Cartridges outperform remanufactured cartridges in terms of both reliability and print quality1. And when you're looking at the overall cost of printing, this translates into significant cost savings.

Choose 'cheap' and this doesn't necessarily mean 'value for money'. So when you factor in the hidden costs of printing, Original HP Toner is the smart choice for your business.

To find out more about HP savings, visit www.theitindex.co.uk/hp or call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

 
 System x

Your business is poised to take advantage of the next big opportunity. But is your IT environment ready to help you meet your goals? Or will it hold you back? Smarter systems for a smarter planet mean that when you need to grow your business, you can drive forward. System x advancements in scalability, reliability and performance can help you take your business where you want it to go. At we provide the technology that will help your business innovate and thrive. We make that possible today and have a vision and dedication to continued innovation for tomorrow.

Why should I choose System x to run my business?

System x solutions are the result of a design for building proven innovation around industry-standard components. Solutions that span feature-rich, scalable enterprise x86 servers to rack-optimized servers designed for business productivity to entry-level tower servers. differentiates itself in the crowded x86 marketplace by offering high value offerings that are easy to deploy and manage, leadership quality and service, and leading technology.

To learn more about System x, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Icomm
 
Icomm Cloud Services

Icomm - Experts in Cloud Services

Cloud computing offers a game-changing shift in cost savings, efficiency, agility, scalability and reach that is simply too awesome for organisations to miss. By removing the hassle and cost associated with infrastructure investment and maintenance, you can focus on business.

With Cloud:

  • Improve cashflow - remove up-front technology capex and replace with simple opex monthly subscription model
  • Access the service or infrastructure you want quickly and without the hassle
  • Radically improve scalability and flexibility of your IT
  • Enhance efficiency when deploying or upgrading systems
  • Reduce risk associated with investing large capex in trial projects
  • Unlock provision of expert support

To find out more about Icomm Cloud Services visit www.icomm.co.uk.co.uk/cloud-services or call 0121 248 7931.

IronKey
 
Protect mobile data with IronKey Enterprise

Protect mobile data with IronKey Enterprise.

IronKey secure hardware storage devices are part of Imation.

Quickly put an end to the dangers of losing sensitive files and irreplaceable data and find out how our secure, portable storage devices protect your business, privacy and identity.

IronKey is the world’s most secure portable storage device and enables you and your staff to carry sensitive files with complete confidence. With IronKey Enterprise you can keep users productive while safeguarding data with always-on encryption.

  • Stop breaches with always-on, hardware-based encryption
  • Deploy quickly with easy-to-use management service and policy updates
  • Demonstrate compliance and use of encryption with downloadable logs

To learn more about IronKey products and register for a free evaluation, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Konica Minolta
 
Half price postscript A3+ Konica Minolta magicolor 7450II GA Laser Printer

Half price postscript A3+ Laser Printer*

The magicolor 7450II is especially designed for the graphic arts business. As a professional in this field, vibrant photorealistic colour quality is essential for you!

Whether you’re a graphic artist, a designer or responsible for the art work in an advertising agency or design studio – you are well aware of the importance colour quality has for virtually all materials that you or your company create.

With its single-pass tandem engine the magicolor 7450II delivers fast 25 A4 or 13 A3 prints per minute in colour as well as in black and white. Offering up to four paper feeders and optional duplex it is equipped for high flexibility and smooth processing of the most diverse jobs.

This amazing offer also includes a Free 3 Year Warranty*

To learn more about this Konica Minolta half price offer, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

SMART
 
Any* board trade-in.Get up to £250 off

Any* board trade-in. Get up to £250 off

Receive up to £250 off a SMART BoardTM 600i or 800i interactive whiteboard system when you swap out your old SMART Board, or other selected interactive whiteboards.

Our exclusive SMART Upgrade Offer provides you with a fantastic opportunity to future-proof your technology and ensure students and teachers have access to the latest and greatest products from SMART. And you’ll receive £250 cash back!

Your upgrade options:

600 series

The sophisticated made simple. Write, erase, move objects and control applications simply by touching or writing with a pen or finger. Totally intuitive.

800 series

Get excited about interactive whiteboards all over again. The multi-touch and gesture control feels so natural and easy to use; it’s a magical experience!

To find out more about this SMART cash-back offer, call your account manager today on 0800 26 26 29.

Call your account manager on 0800 26 26 29, or to our stores, to find out more about any of the products which are featured in this weekly newsletter.