Sector Guide
Zyxel Networks provides 2.5g performance
ZYXEL NETWORK has launched the XMG1915 series – a family of smart managed switches designed to provide small businesses and professional
home users with the throughput and versatility needed to support today’s high bandwidth applications and services. Available in 8 and 16-port models, they provide 2.5 Multi- Gigabit Ethernet capability across all ports. There are also 10G uplinks for connections to the network core, and PoE++ options that will provide as much as 60W to a connected device. Flexible cloud management makes the switches easy to deploy and manage. With Nebula, the switches can be pre-configured and installed automatically. The XMG1915 series can also be monitored and managed remotely and easily with the Nebula app.
All downlink ports on the XMG1915 operate at 2.5G speed and two 10G uplink ports ensure that sufficient bandwidth is always available to prevent bottlenecks. The inclusion of 60W PoE++ support across eight ports accommodates high-power devices and simplifies installations. The total PoE budget of 130W/180W provides sufficient power at a competitive price for a small business. Users can also leverage their existing Cat 5 cables, eliminating the need for any costly re-cabling.
The XMG1915 also features a smaller design – it’s at least half the size of most 2.5G switches on the market, making it ideal for use on desktops or confined workspaces.
Cradlepoint introduces 5G router for retail pop-ups and small offices
CRADLEPOINT has released the E100 5G enterprise router. Specifically designed to support retail and small office applications – including POS, video surveillance, inventory applications, and IOT – the E100 5G combines the performance of 5G with modern security through Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange. Integrated SD-WAN and zero trust deliver leading edge 5G SASE capabilities and enable IT teams to provision and manage networks and security at scale with fewer staff. Research has revealed a decline in in-store foot traffic,
prompting retailers to shift their focus inward by exploring creative pop-ups and experiential stores, often smaller in size, to meet consumer demands for interactive experiences. With this, IT teams need to sustain creative business models while supporting applications and security policies consistently even in small spaces where higher performance, lower latency and minimised downtime is imperative. The E100 5G Enterprise Router meets this demand
in the retail and small office markets by enabling reliable connectivity and protecting the network and users accessing web applications, from external threats. IT teams can gain further confidence in deploying communications, IoT and point of sale (POS) devices in small and temporary sites just as they would in flagship locations.
Major refresh for Brother laser printer line-up
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY solutions provider Brother UK has overhauled its laser print line up, launching 36 new devices to offer customers faster and better-connected printing. The refreshed portfolio of laser printers introduces the quietest models available on the market, which are more compact and still retain enhanced image quality and high print speeds. The vendor says the improvements are in response to changing demand from businesses, with more customers now working from home or in downsized offices. The vendor’s new laser devices cover four ranges: colour and mono models for small
office and home office (SOHO) users and colour and mono machines for SMBs. Brother’s SOHO models devices – with print speeds up to 26ppm, an 8.8cm touchscreen and 512mb in-built memory – are designed to enhance energy efficiency, with an eco-mode introduced into all models as standard. The business says that speed, connectivity and efficiency have also been at the forefront of designs for its new SMB range,
which are enabled to print, scan, copy and fax. Devices can print at speeds of up to 30ppm, are equipped with NFC, wireless and USB connectivity, and are supplied with in-box toners that yield up to 2,600 pages in mono and 1,400 in colour. All of the new SMB models will be available on managed print service (MPS) contracts.
www.pcr-online.biz January/February 2024 | 47
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52
