Sophos Mobile 8 simplifies effective endpoint management and security for businesses of all sizes

This week Sophos announced Sophos Mobile 8, the latest version of its Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and mobile security solution. This new version lets system administrators manage and secure corporate-owned and personal Mac, Windows, and mobile endpoints in the cloud-based Sophos Central management platform to deliver a simpler management strategy for businesses of any size.

Secure mobility

This unified approach to endpoint management ensures consistent security policies and secure access to resources regardless of an employee’s choice of device. Sophos Mobile 8 adds a range of management features like MacOS management and configuration, Windows 10 application management, and extended Android and iOS management functionality.

Risk of malware

Mobile devices continue to be the fastest growing malware target,” commented Dan Schiappa, senior vice president and general manager of Products at Sophos. “Personal and IoT devices on the network represent a significant threat to corporate security due to management and discovery issues. With Sophos Mobile 8, IT admins in any size of business can manage and secure all their MacOS, Windows, and mobile endpoints from a single management platform. This streamlined approach to security management helps both administrators and users save time and effort, improving productivity across the business.”

Protect your business while enabling productivity

Responding to the rise in mobile malware and ransomware, Sophos Mobile 8 includes the latest in mobile security and anti-ransomware technology to protect devices against the evolving threat landscape. In 2017, SophosLabs processed more than 10 million Android samples (up from 8.5 million in 2016) submitted by customers for analysis. Within that sample, nearly 3.5 million were deemed potentially suspicious or malicious apps, 77 percent of which were malware. More recently, SophosLabs discovered attackers are increasingly using Google Play to stash malicious apps like cryptocurrency mining or unwanted advertising that can cause a variety of problems for Android users.

“Our Unified Endpoint Management solution can protect user productivity within a secure operating environment. Sophos innovation has led to endpoint protection based on deep learning technology to deliver market-leading levels of detection and prevention. Our vision is to extend that predictive security layer to all endpoints, including mobile devices, giving customers the most comprehensive security tools to maintain secure, productive working environments,” concluded Schiappa.

Sophos Mobile 8 is available now both in the cloud-based Sophos Central platform and for installation on the customer’s own premises.

 

 

As Sophos Gold Solution Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the Intercept X solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

Request your no-obligation free trial via this link or call us on 01274 396 213.

Printing is still a necessary evil. Could your business do it better for less?

It’s no secret that more and more business is being done online. But IT departments are well aware, printing continues to be a necessary cost centre.

To help ease this burden, Canon genuine consumables offer a variety of ways to save your business time and money.

The Dual Resistance High Density ink used in Canon MAXIFY printers is a newly developed pigment ink formulation optimised specifically for business printing.

The combination of DRHD business quality inks and Canon’s FINE technology deliver professional quality colour document printing with productive speeds to small and medium sized office environments.

Business-quality printing features

  • High density: The high density DRHD pigment inks ensure printed text is clear, sharp and legible while graphs are reproduced in vivid and dense colours
  • Friction resistant: DRHD inks have outstanding fastness – so they won’t fade over time and are friction resistant too making them perfect for high quality business documents
  • Marker resistant: Fresh from the printer with no smudges, the DRHD inks have improved water resistance which helps prints resist bleeding when highlighted with a marker

Cost-effective printing

What’s more, you’ll also save money on business-optimised ink – the high yield XL ink tanks print colour documents at a low cost per page, and the 4-colour multipack option contains a full set of replacement inks for even more cost-effective printing.

This short video shows just how seamlessly Canon MAXIFY printers fit into, and add value to your business.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZsH7Do-CdE

Find out more

Talk to our team about finding the right ink tank or multipack for your MAXIFY business printer.

As Canon Authorised Partners, Complete IT Systems are able to offer you leading guidance on your organisation’s print environment to achieve best value for money, results and reliability.

Give us a call today on 01274 396 213 or email  to talk to one of our print specialist team.

FREE wall mount offer with Avocor interactive display screens

Bringing first-to-market features into the interactive display market, the brand new Avocor E series showcases 2mm optically bonded glass on an IR 4K display.

With no parallax gap between the glass and the actual display, your users will have a pixel-perfect touch experience with superior accuracy and pen performance, and a perfect interactive visual aid to add flair to any learning environment.

All in all, Avocor’s solutions are accuratesuperior and affordable.

Check out this short video of the screens in action at the recent BETT Show 2018 in London.

Limited time special offer

If that’s not enough, we’re also offering a FREE NewStar Flatscreen wall mount bracket  with each subsequent sale of an Avocor screen from an onsite demo before the end of April 2018.

Want to find out more?

Complete IT Systems have a team of Avocor specialists on hand to show you the solutions, discuss the business benefits and help you understand how the technology can work for your organisation.

To book your demo give us a call on 01274 396 213 or email .

 

GDPR: The countdown begins

With less than 100 days to go in the countdown until the May 25th d-day for the General Data Protection Regulation, there’s more noise than ever out there right now. In a recent this article, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, states that “getting a compliance programme implemented, in a way that aligns to business needs, is a suggested approach to reduce the risk of falling foul to the legislation”.

The article takes the view that irrespective of your role in IT, you will have seen and read to some extent about the GDPR – but it’s how you take in the information and translate that into an appropriate action plan for your business that’s the important part.

It also discusses the varying stages in preparation that organisations seem to be at at the present time, and finds that “a substantial number of small-to-medium organisations have now turned to GDPR preparations with around six months to go”.

Complete IT Systems are here to assist with solutions and support for your organisation’s journey to GDPR compliance objectives, as well as more general IT security and data governance requirements. Give us a call on 01274 396 213 or email us to discuss your requirements or pain points today.

You can read the full independent article here.

Complete IT Systems extend support of Bradford childrens’ charity

Complete IT Systems are delighted to continue working with and supporting local Bradford charity ‘One in a Million’ as a corporate partner.

The charity engages predominantly with disadvantaged children and young people, aged between 5-19 years old. Through SportsArts and Enterprise themed programmes, they deliver formal and informal education to break cycles of deprivation over their young lives, valuing and celebrating their uniqueness, letting them know they are ‘one in a million’. Complete IT Systems are extremely proud to be a part of it!

Their vision is child-centric placing them at the heart of all that we do. And so are their core valuescompassion, honesty, integrity and excellence – they are the DNA that runs throughout the charity shaping the culture and ethos. They believe that every child is unique and valued.

Read more about them on this link

 

 

What can the Lenovo Miix 720 do for your business?

Here’s 3 reasons and a product tour video to give you some ideas – give us a call to discuss your requirements.

Everything your users need to stay productive

With the responsiveness and efficiency of 7th generation Intel® Core™ p

Lenovo Tablet Miix 720 feature

rocessors, your team will always be ready to work on the go and get more done as they move quickly and easily between all their favourite apps – take your business productivity, creativity, and mobility to the next level.

Work smarter with Windows 10

The Miix brings out the best of what Windows 10 has to offer: from fast start-ups to the expanded Start menu and all-new browser, it serves as a great business all-rounder.

Ultra simple style

Lenovo Tablet Miix 720 feature

At just 8.9 mm thin and weighing 780 g (without its detachable keyboard), the Miix 720 has a simple, streamlined design. Its one-piece metal alloy body paired with coordinated accessories make the Miix 720 a chic complement to busy working life. Available in Champagne or Iron Gray colours.

Providing both strength and flexibility, the Miix 720’s dual watchband hinges are made from 256 individual pieces of stainless steel and are adjustable up to 150°. So whether you’re watching a video, working hard, or simply using the touchscreen, you can find the perfect angle that’s comfortable for you.

Check out this short product tour video to learn more:

As Lenovo Platinum Solution Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the Lenovo range and how it could be effectively deployed in your business. To find out more give us a call on 01274 396 213 or email  and we’ll get back to you promptly.

 

Avocor collaboration & productivity solutions

The average employee now spends up to 95% of their working day in meetings, it has never been more important that businesses create working environments that meet the needs of their employees. The Avocor Open Collaboration Solution has been designed to be the hub of the meeting space, whether it is a traditional conference room or huddle area.

With its Windows 10 operating platform, opening the world of familiar Microsoft applications, the Avocor F series delivers simplicity and ease of use for all, while the Avocor Intelligent Touch creates a writing experience that is as smooth and natural as putting pen to paper.

Platform agnostic, the Avocor collaborative display ensures that any 3rd party device or application can be added, meaning that you can create your ideal meeting room environment which is bespoke to your individual business needs.

Check out this short video of the Avocor Open Collaboration Solution:

https://youtu.be/cjYggv2smig

About Avocor

Avocor creates interactive solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity in the workplace and classroom. We are dedicated to innovation, designing products which enable users to experience technology which is simple to use, maximising return on investment.

Business solutions

Avocor’s business solutions are designed specifically to enhance every meeting place, whether it’s the traditional conference room, huddle space or hub hangout, creating the perfect collaboration environment to enable smart and fluid collaboration in today’s modern workplace.

Education solutions

A complete portfolio of products designed for education are also offered to suit every need and budget, each created specifically with teachers and students in mind.

Want to learn more?

Complete IT Systems have a team of Avocor specialists on hand to demo the solution, discuss business benefits and help you understand how the technology works for your organisation.

Give us a call on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form to discuss your requirements with us.

 

 

 

Which laptop can survive a freezer & cold shower?

Anyone who was at the BETT show recently may have seen Lenovo T Series and X series devices being frozen and another being showered!

Although Lenovo’s ThinkPads have always been known for their robustness, they were not specifically designed to only meet the Mil-SPEC 810G standard. Meeting the standard is just the start of ThinkPad’s durability, robustness and reliability. Selected ThinkPad models, including all X & T series, have successfully passed the following tests:

  • -20 degree temperatures for over 72 hours
  • 91-98% humidity
  • 30-60 degree temperatures over 24 hour cycles
  • Sand tests for 6 hour cycles

On top of this, they also survived high-vibration environments, mechanical shocks, high altitude and quick temperature shocks!

Okay, so these tests are on the extreme side! But the short message is that if your field teams need a robust, durable device that combines performance with ruggedness, then the Lenovo ThinkPad Mil-SPEC range could be for you.

View this short video to see how the devices can withstand accidents and tough working conditions.

 

As Lenovo Platinum Solution Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the Lenovo range and how it could be effectively deployed in your business. To find out more give us a call on 01274 396 213 or email  and we’ll get back to you promptly.

 

What the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen 2-in-1 could do for your business

Thinking about a tech refresh to give your colleagues in the field the best functionality, image and style to represent your business? The Lenovo X1 Yoga could offer a one-stop solution to durability, connectivity and flexibility.

The X1 Yoga, known for its unique retractable keyboard and integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro, takes the innovative capabilities of the X1 Carbon and places them in a convertible form. This means multi-mode enthusiasts can get 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and the all-new Premium Dolby Vision capable display in a flexible form-factor. The new 360o Far-Field Communication microphones support Wake on Voice function and offer superior audio and video conferencing. And the ThinkShutter Camera Privacy securely covers the webcam – a simple solution, but quite an engineering feat in such a thin package.

Stay agile and connected on the road with Global LTE-A wireless and rest assured that 12 Mil-Spec tests and more than 200 quality checks means the X1 Yoga is built to survive daily business battles. Facial recognition (with the optional IR camera) and fingerprint reader will ensure your data is protected, even if the worst was to happen.

The ThinkPad X1 series comes with an extensive list of optional accessories to enhance the user experience and flexibility at work or home. From new docking options to carry cases and privacy filters, we have an option to match virtually every requirement.

Want to find out more?

As Lenovo Platinum Solution Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the Lenovo range and how it could be effectively deployed in your business. To find out more give us a call on 01274 396 213 or email  and we’ll get back to you promptly.

Canon Genuine Consumables

 

 

Ensure you don’t lose:

  • Reliability
  • Performance
  • Quality

Original Canon Consumables are tried and tested to ensure you receive the best possible results and performance from your Canon devices.

As Canon Authorised Partners, Complete IT Systems are able to offer you leading guidance on your organisation’s print environment to achieve best value for money, results and reliability.

Give us a call today on 01274 396 213 or email to talk to one of our print specialist team.