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January 2023 | Issue 241

D-LINK DISCUSSES THE APPLICATION OF AI TECHNOLOGY ON ITS PRODUCTS

Sakkeer Hussain ,Director - Sales & Marketing MEA, D-Link

VAR magazine spoke with Sakkeer Hussain, Director - Sales & Marketing, D-Link MEA, D-Link, to learn more about the company and its plans for the future.

What significant challenges have you encountered in increasing your market share in the region, particularly in recent years?

Finding the right talent has been a big challenge, while at the same time, our partners have done a great job in expanding our business. Over the recent years, we have invested heavily in nurturing talent in the cloud and networking space. Other challenges have included global economic issues and supply chain obstacles, for which we have put strong strategies in place.

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EDITORIAL Dear Reader, Hello and welcome!

Congratulations to all of our readers who have gotten us this far into 2023! We are excited to bring you the first issue of 2023, which includes fantastic insights, extensive coverage of exclusive interviews, and the new lineage of products that will hit the market soon.

Since 2005, VAR magazine has been JNS Media’s flagship brand. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a reliable source of commercial and utility products in the electronics, surveillance & security, mobility accessories, imaging devices, and IT products and peripherals categories. VAR Magazine is now available in an easy-to-read print format, which is one of the reasons for its enduring popularity. It now has a deep and wide channel penetration in terms of distribution, which the industry recognizes.

We saw the introduction of new commercial and security permitter products, as well as the promotion of some new technology flavors, this year at Intersec. Several country pavilions at the event brought together SMEs, technolo-

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gies, and service providers from around the world. These events allow us to gather vital information about products currently on the market as well as products that will soon shape our future.

However, only a thorough and independent analysis of these events can assist us in understanding what changes can meaningfully empower businesses. And businesses that can absorb trends and address changing consumer needs will continue to gain a competitive advantage. The VAR team promises to give you a knowledgeable advantage as we move towards a technologically advanced future, so keep an eye out for future issues of the VAR magazine.

Happy reading and best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

Publisher Vivek Sharma

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D-LINK DISCUSSES THE APPLICATION OF AI TECHNOLOGY ON ITS PRODUCTS Are there any new channel partnerships in 2023?

We do have a lot of exciting announcements planned for the year in terms of products and solutions launches. We are looking to strengthen our existing partnerships and see if any new partnerships will add value to our business.

In this market, eco-friendly products are heavily promoted.

Is it a fact that being environmentally friendly raises the cost of manufacturing products?

What is your perspective here?

I believe eco-friendly products are usually costlier as it is difficult to manufacture products with a reduced environmental impact. At D-Link, we have been committed to introducing green technology and related initiatives that help protect the environment. More than a decade ago, we were the first ones to introduce green ethernet technology with environmentally friendly SOHO Gigabit switches that decrease energy costs by reducing power consumption without sacrificing

operational performance and functionality. Even today, our focus remains unwavering, and we continue to develop green networking technology – which means our products help to shrink power consumption drastically. This is important in today’s business environment.

Within D-Link itself, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

What next-generation products are you launching in the region in 2023?

We have a lot planned for the year. Building on our smart 4G AI-enabled routers and Eagle PRO AI series of Wi-Fi solutions, we will have more line-ups centered around AI, 5G, IoT, and wireless, all integrated with solid cybersecurity.

Discuss the spread of AI technology and how its application has changed how D-Link products are developed.

An increasing number of customers are receptive to investing in AI and automation tools as they look for enhanced

Sakkeer Hussain ,Director - Sales & Marketing MEA, D-Link efficiency in their business processes.

All sectors are experiencing the benefits of AI, and at D-Link, we have integrated AI into our latest products. With the help of AI, we have better-utilized analytics and optimized how we design products.

We are always looking to use the most innovative technologies to create pioneering products.

INVIXIUM DEBUTS IXM VERTU AT INTERSEC 2023 TU is a sleek, modern access control reader capable of authenticating RFID cards and mobile credentials via BLE or NFC, and will be on display alongside the rest of Invixium’s product portfolio during the Intersec Trade Show from January 17th to 19th, 2023.

“We are humble enough to understand that not every door demands biometric security”, said Shiraz Kapadia, CEO & President of Invixium. “IXM VERTU’s addition to our product portfolio helps streamline the purchasing process for customers in need of well-designed, rugged access control solutions. Biometrics is and will continue to be our DNA.” Shiraz Kapadia CEO & President of Invixium

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nvixium, a global leader in biometric access control and workforce management solutions, introduced its latest product, IXM VERTU at Intersec 2023 (Stand S2-F18) in Dubai. VER-

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DESIGNED FOR SECURE TOUCHLESS ACCESS CONTROL VERTU is a full-featured reader, capable of reading all major types of RFID cards (125kHz / 13.56MHz), including EM Prox, MIFARE, and DESFire, along with mobile

credentials via BLE or NFC. In addition, VERTU supports various communication modes such as Wiegand or OSDP2 for secure communication with any Access Control Panel.

Designed for modern access control applications, VERTU’s slim, elegant two-tone exterior can be mullion mounted in small spaces and door frames, complimenting any new or existing décor. Installation takes mere minutes and configuration is easily completed via mobile application. Its IK08 impact and IP67 ingress ratings make VERTU a durable option that can perform in the harshest environments, even outdoors.

All Invixium products, including IXM VERTU, are proudly Made in Canada with the highest-quality materials to ensure long-lasting operation.

To celebrate the product launch and the company’s 10-year anniversary, Invixium gifted several IXM VERTU devices at the show to its various customers and partners.

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TRIGON LLC OFFERS PEOPLELINK’S NEXTGEN INTERACTIVE TOUCH DISPLAY

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rigon LLC, one of the largest ICT products & solutions distributors in the Middle East Region, is the authorized distributor of PeopleLink in the Middle East Region.

Interactive Displays have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their ability to enhance collaboration and productivity in various industries such as retail, BFSI, education, corporate & government, healthcare, transportation, sports, entertainment, and hospitality. An Interactive Display is a large-format Smart display that is perfect for meeting rooms and collaborative spaces. It provides superior quality display, impeccable connectivity, and productive collaboration.

According to meticulous research, the global market size for interactive displays is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2020 to 2027, reaching $35.03 billion by 2027. The rising demand for these devices can be attributed to their ability to save time, improve engagement and learning, and enable collaboration.

WHY IS THERE AN INCREASING NEED FOR INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS? Companies and educational institutions have begun installing a variety of new feature-rich products as a result of the constantly expanding and increasing technological breakthroughs. Because screens allow you to save a significant amount of time, development associates in various firms are integrating such devices into their systems.

HUGE COLLABORATION POSSIBILITIES Communicating and working with everyone in the same room or with remote participants can be challenging. An excellent Interactive Panel’s multi-touch capabilities can help overcome this barrier by enabling multiple presenters to stand up and annotate, highlight, or relocate content as necessary.

IMMERSIVE ENGAGEMENT & EFFICIENT LEARNING

allow users to transform the display into a digital whiteboard, share files with one touch, and use their favorite applications with their fingers and the press of a button. The displays feature a premium 4K UHD display, anti-glare coating, high-accuracy touch, and more.

Following are some impeccable Features of our extravagant PeopleLink Interactive Display Series: • Premium 4K Anti-Glare UHD Display • High Accuracy Multi-Touch Display (supports up to 20 points of touch) • Built-in Android System (Compatible with Windows OS) • Multiple Connectivity Ports • Built-in Speaker • Interactive Whiteboard • Touch Points : 20 Points Under Windows / 10 Points Under Android • Writing Tools : Stylus or Finger • High accuracy touch screen.

• Support 1 point 2mm precision writing and 6 points 3mm simultaneous writing • Writing height below 2mm to bring smoother writing experience • All-channel annotating • All-in-one Dynamic Collaborative Tool Overall, PeopleLink Interactive Displays are revolutionizing the way we work and learn. They provide new opportunities for collaboration and communication, enabling users to save time, improve engagement, and drive innovation. They can be used in a variety of industries to empower employees and students to work more efficiently and effectively. As technology continues to evolve, Interactive Displays are expected to become increasingly common in the workplace and education settings, further increasing their impact on businesses and organizations.

In the education sector, PeopleLink Interactive Touch displays are being used to replace traditional boards, providing a more engaging and interactive experience for both teachers and students. They also offer a platform for teachers to access superior teaching resources and make the classroom experience more vivid and lively.

PEOPLELINK COLLABORATE 55”, 65”, 75”, 86”, 98” INTERACTIVE TOUCH DISPLAYS PeopleLink’s range of interactive displays is redefining smarter collaboration. Our PeopleLink 4K UHD interactive displays offer real-time engagement between the presenter and the audience. They

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PORT DESIGNS GROUP ACQUIRES NAOTIC

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eading brand in mobile computing peripherals, PORT Designs Group, af-

filiated with the investment fund DZETA, has acquired 100% of the shares of NAOTIC, the French market leader in charging carts and cabinets for computers and tablets. Objective: to expand Port Designs’ offer and its presence in computing peripherals and mobile accessories, and to become a key player in the Education and Key Accounts markets.

“This acquisition brings together the skills of two French mobility champions!

NAOTIC is a magnificent example of Made in France success, mastering the mobility ecosystem for the education and public sectors,” says Stéphane Tripot, CEO of PORT Designs Group. “We are going to develop our common offers in export and in large companies, which are more and more sensitive to solutions of connected Stéphane Tripot CEO, PORT Designs Group

bags, carts, and cabinets, for their fleet of tablets and laptops”, adds the CEO. With a view to operational continuity and business development, the entire Naotic management team remains in

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place. “Joining a group that shares our

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in business equipment. And NAOTIC,

values will allow us to prepare for the

and abroad, the Group should achieve a

which was founded around ten years ago,

future and open up new markets while

turnover of nearly 40 M€ in 2023/2024.

is a French market leader in the produc-

maintaining our strengths and our DNA,” says Fabrice Belouin, partner at Naotic.

With this acquisition, PORT Designs

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laptops.

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OBVIOUS TECHNOLOGIES TO SHOWCASES NEXT-GEN SECURITY SOLUTIONS

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s global markets increasingly become integrated on the back of growing digital connectivity and evolving user preferences, the focus is now shifting towards emerging challenges facing security, sustainability, and the tech-driven safeguards needed to protect service providers.

As part of its efforts to showcase and unite the global security industry and accelerate conversations on the need for an innovative approach to international security and policy frameworks, the annual international exhibition for security, emergency services, safety, policing, and cybersecurity, Intersec 2023, will this year shine the spotlight on the need to explore strategies and source technologies for the challenges faced by security teams and professionals promoting and innovation across borders.

During the three-day exhibition, Obvious Technologies will showcase and demonstrate its latest OODA Intelligent Control room operator view and its new version of OODA on Tablet for Mobile Command Center capability to get all in hand (equipment, resources, alarms, data) while being close to the event or incident to manage in real-time Its security experts will also showcase - live and simulated -

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how the OODA comprehensive software suite can deal with a variety of situations and scenarios requiring integration, visualization, automation, communication, and command, offering professionals immersive and intuitive tools helping them to save time in their missions.

“We are very excited to exhibit our solutions at Intersec this year as we are participating in collaboration with 3 of our partners, including Milestone Systems and ZMR. We look forward to showcasing our latest innovations with OODA as a mobile command and control centre. These new innovations will add immediate value to the industry providing solutions to build safer cities seamlessly,” said Naoufal el Ouali, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Obvious Technologies.

The key focus points that Obvious Technologies intends to highlight at their stand include PSIM, Command & Control, and 3D Data visualization, including mobile-capable solutions with dispatch and dashboards.

Their solutions provide a unique capability in mission allocation, coordination, and communication (chat) for incident management, leveraging the best of open platforms, gamification, and digital twin benefits.

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INTEL LAUNCHES 4TH GEN XEON SCALABLE PROCESSORS, MAX SERIES CPUS, AND GPUS processors achieve up to 10x5,6 higher PyTorch real-time inference and training performance with built-in Intel® Advanced Matrix Extension (Intel AMX) accelerators. Intel’s 4th Gen Xeon unlocks new levels of performance for inference and training across a wide breadth of AI workloads. The Xeon CPU Max Series expands on these capabilities for natural language processing, with customers seeing up to a 20x12 speed-up on large language models. With the delivery of Intel’s AI software suite, developers can use their AI tool of choice, while increasing productivity and speeding up time to AI development. The suite is portable from the workstation, enabling it to scale out in the cloud and all the way out to the edge. And it has been validated with over 400 machine learning and deep learning AI models across the most common AI use cases in every business segment.

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ntel marked one of the most important product launches in company history with the unveiling of 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids), the Intel Xeon CPU Max Series (code-named Sapphire Rapids HBM), and the Intel Data Center GPU Max Series (code-named Ponte Vecchio), delivering for its customers a leap in data center performance, efficiency, security and new capabilities for AI, the cloud, the network and edge, and the world’s most powerful supercomputers.

Working alongside its customers and partners with 4th Gen Xeon, Intel is delivering differentiated solutions and systems at scale to tackle its biggest computing challenges. Intel’s unique approach to providing purpose-built, workload-first acceleration and highly optimized software tuned for specific workloads enables the company to deliver the right performance at the right power for optimal overall total cost of ownership.

4th Gen Xeon and the Intel Max Series product family bring a scalable, balanced architecture that integrates CPU and GPU with one API’s open software ecosystem for demanding computing workloads in HPC and AI, solving the world’s most challenging problems.

The Xeon CPU Max Series is the first and only x86-based processor with high bandwidth memory, accelerating many HPC workloads without the need for code changes. The Intel Data Center GPU Max Series is Intel’s highest-density processor and will be available in several form factors that address different customer needs.

The Xeon CPU Max Series offers 64 gigabytes of high bandwidth memory (HBM2e) on the package, significantly increasing data throughput for HPC and AI workloads. Compared with top-end 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the Xeon CPU Max Series provides up to 3.7 times 10 more performance on a range of real-world applications like energy and earth systems modeling.

LEADING PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS WITH THE MOST BUILT-IN ACCELERATION

MOST FEATURE-RICH AND SECURE XEON PLATFORM YET

Today, there are over 100 million Xeons installed in the market – from on-prem servers running IT services, including new as-a-service business models, to networking equipment managing Internet traffic, to wireless base station computing at the edge, to cloud services.

Building on decades of data center, network, and intelligent edge innovation and leadership, new 4th Gen Xeon processors deliver leading performance with the most built-in accelerators of any CPU in the world to tackle customers’ most important computing challenges across AI, analytics, networking, security, storage, and HPC.

SUSTAINABILITY

With 4th Gen Xeon, Intel is delivering the most comprehensive confidential computing portfolio of any data center silicon provider in the industry, enhancing data security, regulatory compliance, and data sovereignty. Intel remains the only silicon provider to offer application isolation for data center computing with Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX), which provides today’s smallest attack surface for confidential computing in private, public, and cloud-toedge environments. Additionally, Intel’s new virtual-machine (VM) isolation technology, Intel Trust Domain Extensions (Intel TDX), is ideal for porting existing applications into a confidential environment and will debut with Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud.

The expansiveness of built-in accelerators included in 4th Gen Xeon means Intel delivers platform-level power savings, lessening the need for additional discrete acceleration and helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals. Additionally, the new Optimized Power Mode can deliver up to 20% socket power savings with a less than 5% performance impact for selected workloads11. New innovations in air and liquid cooling reduce total data center energy consumption further; and the manufacturing of 4th Gen Xeon, it’s been built with 90% or more renewable electricity at Intel sites with state-of-the-art water reclamation facilities.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE In AI, and compared to the previous generation, 4th Gen Xeon

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NOTHING ENTERS UAE WITH SHARAF DG

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ondon-based technology brand Nothing’s entry into the MENA region is set to propel the UAE smartphone adoption rate, which is projected to hit 91% by 2025, as stated by Statista.

After recently reaching the one million products sold milestone, Nothing will expand its presence in the MENA region as a result of the collaboration, furthering Nothing’s Phone (1) and Ear (stick) availability in every Sharaf DG store. Through this collaboration, Sharaf DG will offer premium service solutions for repairs and service warranties. Nothing consumers can make use of DG Help – Sharaf DG’s one-stop service destination, creating a complete experience.

“We are excited to be joining hands with one of the most exciting tech companies of recent times and bringing Nothing products exclusively to our customers.”, said Nilesh Khalkho, CEO of Sharaf DG. He added, “We look forward to bringing an ecosystem of iconic and connected Nothing tech products to the region.”

“We are thrilled to work with Sharaf DG to offer customers topnotch service and a place where people can experience our products in UAE,” said Rishi Kishor Gupta, Business Lead for the Middle East. “Phone (1) has been one of the most anticipated smartphone launches in recent years and we had a lot of people that have been asking for its availability in the region. Today, I am very excited that we have finally made this happen with a leading partner.”

Nothing Phone (1) has been awarded the most Innovative Smartphone Design in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022.

ANKER MAKES CHARGING FASTER, SMARTER, AND GREENER in energy consumption while delivering a faster and safer charging experience for all our users, reinforcing Anker’s commitment to a more sustainable future.”

GAN PRIME EXPLAINED

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nker recently announced the launch of its new generation of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, GaNPrime in the United Arab Emirates. Combining the latest in GaN technology with Anker’s own proprietary features, GaNPrime allows for a safer, faster, and more sustainable charging experience.

“The launch of the new GaNPrime series in the region ushers us into a new world of charging capabilities,” said Faraz Mehdi, General Manager, Anker Innovations Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

“With the new GaNPrime series, we are realizing significant savings

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GaN, or Gallium Nitride, is a compound found in modern satellites and radars. In 2018, Anker pioneered the application of this material in charging devices to develop smaller lighter chargers. GaNPrime features the latest in GaN technology adding to it: • Green tech: Through Anker’s innovative application of GaN technology, GaNPrime chargers are smaller and consume less energy compared to silicone-based chargers.

• PowerIQ 4.0: When charging multiple devices at once, PowerIQ 4.0 intelligently detects the power needs of each connected device, automatically adjusting power distribution to reduce overall charging time by up to one hour.

• ActiveShield 2.0: Intelligently monitors temperature and adjusts power output to prevent overheating and safeguard connected devices. Compared to previous generations, ActiveShield 2.0 has an increased temperature detection frequency of 76%.

• Compact Architecture Design: Featuring Anker’s proprietary mini-transformer technology, GaNPrime products are up to 53% smaller compared to silicon laptop chargers, and thanks to its increased power output, a single GaNPrime device can easily charge up to four or even six devices at the same time, depending on the charger. It is the perfect companion for those on the go.

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CES: INTEL EXTENDS PERFORMANCE WITH WORLD’S FASTEST MOBILE PROCESSOR mobile experience in new and unique form factors - so they can game or create from anywhere.”

13TH GEN INTEL CORE H-SERIES PROCESSORS DELIVER INDUSTRY-LEADING PERFORMANCE

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ew 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors drive unrivaled performance and superior experiences for over 300 laptop designs.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS • Intel announces the 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family, led by the launch of the new flagship Intel Core i9-13980HX, the first 24-core processor for a laptop and the world’s fastest mobile processor.

• Intel introduces the 13th Gen Intel Core H-, P- and U-series mobile processors to power the latest enthusiast, thin-and-light laptop designs and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

• Intel shares new Intel Evo laptop specifications that feature longer real-world battery life and a new multi-device experience, Intel Unison.

• Intel introduces the complete lineup of 13th Gen Intel Core desktop proces-

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Intel continues to push the boundaries of performance and expand computing possibilities for gamers and creators with the launch of the 13th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile processors, which includes the first 24-core processor for a laptop. When combined with unique features like support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, bestin-class connectivity, and PCIe Gen 5, 13th Gen HX processors deliver the world’s best mobile gaming platform. sors at the 65-watt and 35-watt levels for mainstream desktops, all-in-one, small form-factor designs, and IoT devices.

• Intel launches the new Intel Processor N-series for entry-level education and mainstream laptops, desktops, and edge native applications.

At CES, Intel announced its 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor that brings superior performance and experiences to mobile platforms. Intel introduced 32 new 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors with a rich suite of features and capabilities for all laptop segments.

“The 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family delivers unrivaled, scalable performance for leadership platforms across all laptop segments,” said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group at Intel. “With our industry-leading technologies and unmatched global partner ecosystem, people can expect a high-caliber

THE NEW PROCESSOR FAMILY OFFERS: • Up to 5.6 gigahertz (GHz) turbo frequency – the highest clock speed available for the laptop market – delivering up to 11% faster single-thread performance and 49% faster multitasking performance over the previous generation.

• Up to 24 cores (8 Performance-cores, 16 Efficient-cores), 32 threads, and enhanced Intel Thread Director.

• Full memory support of up to 128 gigabytes (GB) total for DDR5 (up to 5,600 megahertz) and DDR4 (up to 3,200 MHz).

• Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) for up to 6x faster internet speeds with no legacy Wi-Fi channel interference.

• The latest in Bluetooth connectivity with Intel Bluetooth LE Audio and Bluetooth 5.2 supporting up to 2x faster speeds and multiple device connections with lower power consumption.

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• Thunderbolt 4 support, delivering transfer speeds up to 40 gigabits per second (Gbps) and PC connectivity to multiple 4K monitors and accessories.

• Improved integrated graphics experience based on improved driver stack and key learnings from Intel’s work with discrete graphics.

• Overclocking capabilities on all HX and HK SKUs. With five times as many HX laptop designs powered by 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors compared with 12th Gen, users can choose from 60 HX designs to stream, create and compete at the highest levels.

New Intel Evo Designs Feature Longer Battery Life and Key Experiences Intel continues to raise the bar for laptops and other on-the-go form factors with its Intel Evo laptop specification. Under the new specification, Intel Evo designs with 13th Gen Intel Core processors deliver three key experiences: • No-compromise mobile performance: Verified to deliver consistent responsiveness while unplugged, longer real-world battery life, instant wake, and fast charge.

• Intelligent collaboration: Superior videoconferencing leveraging technologies like Intel Connectivity Performance Suite and Intel Bluetooth LE Audio. 8 • Intel Unison on eligible designs: A seamless multi-device experience enabling text messages, phone calls, phone notifications, and file transfer from your PC to an Android- or iOS-enabled phone.9 The exceptional Intel Evo laptop experience doesn’t stop at the PC. The Engineered for Intel Evo program extends the high standards of verification and co-engineering to accessory partners. In addition to Thunderbolt 4 docks, monitors, storage, and wireless headsets, new accessories like mice, keyboards and access points from key partners join the program today.

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KODAK ALARIS WINS BLI 2023 PICK AWARD FROM KEYPOINT INTELLIGENCE

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eypoint Intelligence has awarded Kodak Alaris a Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 Pick Award for the Kodak S3140 Max Scanner. BLI Pick Awards recognize the highest-performing office technologies, the top scorers in Keypoint Intelligence’s extensive lab tests over a six-month period.

Launched in May 2020, the S3140 Max Scanner combines high-volume capacity with the simplicity and compact size of a desktop unit. Ideal for document-heavy processes, this production scanner delivers exceptional image quality, superior paper protection, versatile media handling capabilities, and fast capture speeds - up to 140 pages per minute (ppm), to ensure maximum productivity.

“The Kodak S3140 Max Scanner is the ideal choice for paper-intensive shared scanning environments that want to get the most out of their digital transformation investment,” said Lee Davis, Senior Analyst in Keypoint Intelligence’s Office Group. “The device is network enabled, supports driverless scanning through a REST API, and comes with its own built-in image processing chip, so it can be deployed as a standalone device—no attached PC is required.”

“Kodak Alaris is honored to receive this prestigious award which highlights our dedication to providing customers with the best data capture solutions for their business,” said Don Lofstrom, President & General Manager at Kodak Alaris. “The S3140 Max Scanner’s onboard image processing enables independent operation and reduces the load on PC resources. Our customers also appreciate its built-in barcode reading and superior image quality while scanning at rated speeds – all designed to keep information flowing seamlessly.”

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NOZOMI DELIVERS THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST OT AND IOT ENDPOINT SECURITY SENSOR

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ozomi Networks Inc., the leader in OT and IoT security, has introduced the industry’s first OT and IoT endpoint security sensor designed to exponentially speed time to full operational resiliency. Built to automatically deploy across large numbers of sites and devices anywhere an organization needs visibility, Nozomi Arc adds crucial data and insights about key assets and network endpoints. This data is used to better analyze and deter threats, as well as correlate user activity, all without putting a strain on current resources or disrupting mission-critical networks.

Arc is a game-changer when it comes to complete asset visibility, deployment speed, and reach across complex and remote OT and IT networks. Nozomi Arc is designed to: • Analyze endpoint vulnerabilities, • Identify compromised hosts, • Be deployed remotely; and • Accelerate monitoring deployments in mission-critical systems.

“Operational resiliency is the top business priority for critical infrastructure organizations, which can only be achieved by lowering cyber risks and increasing security,” said Nozomi Networks Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Andrea Carcano. “Nozomi Arc accelerates time to resiliency by transforming every computer on the network into an OT security sensor. It quickly extends visibility to attack surfaces and threats inside endpoint hosts and their local networks. With Nozomi Arc, users can quickly corollate more information from more sources for better diagnostics and faster time to respond.”

Andrea Carcano Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Nozomi Networks

According to the most recent SANS ICS security report, two of the biggest challenges facing security professionals center on the lack of security resources and the inability to track industrial control devices and applications. Nozomi Networks Arc is purpose-built to address both issues while complementing the network-based analysis provided by Nozomi Networks’ Vantage and Guardian platforms.

With Nozomi Arc, users benefit from: Faster Time to Resiliency: Nozomi Arc eliminates time, resource, geographic, and internal policy constraints that come with network-based deployments. It gets new

sites online quickly and makes it possible to monitor and analyze once unmanaged or unreachable connections and networks.

Lower Cyber Risk and Increased Security: Nozomi Arc is the only OT solution in the market to detect malicious hardware. It’s the first solution to provide continuous visibility into (active and inactive) network assets and key endpoint attributes as well as information about who is using them. With access to the full attack surface of host systems, Arc provides more complete threat analysis and monitors potential attack entry points than is possible with a network-based sensor alone. Additional points of visibility include attached USB drives and log files.

Extended Visibility and Context: In addition to shining a light on more assets and devices and potential vulnerabilities, Arc identifies process anomalies as well as any suspicious user activity. This reduces the potential for insider threats or compromised hosts. Arc also adds continuous monitoring capabilities for endpoint assets, monitoring that is not possible with network sensors alone.

Lower Operational Overhead: Because Arc can be deployed remotely via software download, Nozomi Arc does not require extensive network changes to be deployed anywhere in the world – even in the most remote location. There is no administrative overhead to manage thousands of endpoints across multiple sites. Deployments can be automated across environments, whether they are installed as part of a standard operating environment or periodically deployed to collect data and then removed.

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PRODUCTS A xis Communications announced three new products at Intersec Dubai 2023. · AXIS P1468-XLE Explosion-Protected Bullet Camera, the world’s first explosion-protected camera designed for Zone/ Division 2 hazardous areas, · the latest temperature monitoring AXIS Q1961-TE Thermal Camera, · and PoE cable-powered AXIS A1610 and AXIS A1610-B Network Door Controllers.

The 24th edition of Intersec delved deeper into technology solutions designed for commercial and perimeter security,

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Ettiene van der Watt Regional Director of MEA Axis Communications

homeland security, fire and rescue, health and safety, and cybersecurity. The timely announcement of its latest products has accelerated the high-level conversations needed to address the challenges faced by security leaders and professionals around the world.

“We’re particularly excited to introduce three Axis products at Intersec Dubai that could potentially change how we approach safety and security surveillance,” said Ettiene van der Watt, Regional Director of Middle East & Africa at Axis Communications.

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NEW VISIO & AUDIO CONFERENCING SOLUTIONS For small & medium rooms Automatic noise & echo cancellation

USB conference speakerphone

Mini 4K conference cam with auto framing

ALL-IN-ONE desktop conference tower

4K conference camera with auto framing

For medium rooms (up to 10 people)

For small rooms (up to 5 people)

For small rooms (up to 5 people)

For medium rooms (up to 10 people)

• Full-Duplex sound for audio-conferences: speaker + microphone • Digital Sound Processing technology • Automatic noise & echo cancellation

• 4K Ultra HD resolution @30Hz • Automatic image framing function targeting each talker • 2 built-in noise reduction microphones

• All-in-one: camera + microphone + speaker • 2K QHD resolution @60Hz • Automatic image framing function targeting each talker

• All-in-one conference cam: camera + microphone + speaker • 4K Ultra HD resolution @30Hz • Automatic image framing function targeting each talker

SKU: 902002

SKU: 902003

SKU: 902004

SKU: 902005

DOCKING STATIONS RANGE Laptop connectivity extensions

2 IN 1 USB-C docking station

• Dual video display up to 4K (HDMI) • Manages up to 7 peripherals • USB-C connectivity to notebook • Fully adjustable height and angle for ideal posture • Compatible with Windows®, macOS®, Chrome OS™ & Linux® up to 17’’

Office USB-C - 3 x 4K

with notebook stand

SKU: 901108DOCK-UK

Up to 9 peripherals

PORTDESIGNS.COM MEA – INDIA adlima@portdesigns.com

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Distribution across MEA - INDIA

• Triple video display up to 4K (HDMI/DisplayPort™) • Manages up to 9 peripherals • USB-C connectivity to notebook • Compatible with Windows®, macOS®, Chrome OS™ & Linux®

SKU: 901910-UK

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