Accessories 6-pack to enable productivity!

As the world returns to normal, staff need to look the part in business meetings and be able to comfortably commute or travel. Whether your users are working from home, in the office, on a customer site, or even on the stationary bike, they expect to have the tools for the job.

With the comprehensive accessories ranges available from many manufacturers, knowing where to start can be a challenge for IT or managers. On this page, we have selected a 6-pack starter bundle with some of the most popular Lenovo accessories to help you get up and running efficiently. The pack includes:

  • Getting around (backpack)
  • Seeing the bigger picture (monitor)
  • Being seen (webcam)
  • Being heard (headphones)
  • Comfort and style (keyboard and mouse)
  • In the dock (docking station)

The range of Lenovo accessories and monitors provide everything you need for users to create effective conditions to work productively!

Getting around: The LENOVO™ THINKPAD® PROFESSIONAL 15.6” BACKPACK

Getting out and about for a customer meeting, office day or even working from a cafe is back! Or for some users, it can be as simple as packing up the home office to move it from the kitchen table to be stored away for the weekend. Either way, a practical, stylish bag is a great place to start.

This is a lightweight professional backpack, smartly designed to store a PC as well as work, personal, and travel essentials.

  • Sleek, modern design to carry, protect, and organise a mobile office.
  • Premium, lightweight materials and high-quality hardware to withstand everyday wear and tear.
  • Thoughtfully designed features allow you to travel and work more efficiently.

Seeing the bigger picture: ThinkVision P27u-10

The ThinkVision P27u-10 monitor has a black and concise appearance with a full function ergonomic stand. It offers a crystal clear Near-Edgeless IPS display of 3840×2160 resolution and multiple color space (99.5% AdobeRGB, 145.7% sRGB, 97.9% DCI-P3, 99.5% BT.709), providing professional level accurate images from a wide viewing angle. You can select preferred color space to satisfy your demanding color critical work. Each P27u-10 monitor has also been pre-calibrated to obtain an accurate and consistent color with a factory calibration report.

With built-in power and the rich connectivity of 2HDMI, DP, USB Type-C, P27u-10 satisfies diverse connection demand. All these latest digital connectors enable you to use single cable for UHD resolution. Moreover, equipped with USB Type-C connector, P27u-10 can display, transit data and charge the compatible USB Type-C device with only 1 USB Type-C cable. No more cable cluster on your desk. P27u-10 also has 4 USB3.0 ports, including 1 with BC1.2, which offers quick charge to your USB devices. Its full function stand supports lift, tilt, pivot and swivel, which are all for your ease of use.

ThinkVision P27u-10 is also certified by TUV Eye Comfort certification, which ensures the best care for your health when viewing a monitor. The ThinkVision P27u-10 continues the idea of energy saving and environmental protection of Lenovo. It has green features including white LED backlights, and is Energy-Star 7.0, EPEAT Gold, CEL tier 2, and RoHS compliant.

  • 27.0″ Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) IPS Near-edgeless display
  • Professional-grade colour of >99% AdobeRGB gamut with pre-calibrated accuracy
  • Fully functional USB Type-C and all digital ports with an ergonomic stand

Being seen: Lenovo 500 FHD Webcam

A USB Video Class (UVC) compliant video camera designed for teleconferencing applications on desktop or laptop. It’s a reliable digital video device to transfer video data with HD quality through a high-speed USB interface in Full HD mode.

It’s easy to operate, and functional mechanical mechanism creates an excellent user experience. It feeds or streams its image in real-time through a computer to a computer network, and also delivers fast and secure facial recognition for Windows Hello.

  • Enjoy pixel-perfect high definition FHD 1080P video
  • Effortless automatic login with facial recognition technology
  • Plug-and-play USB connectivity for easy setup
  • Capture everything with wide view 75° lense plus 360° pan/tilt controls
  • Premium quality internal slicing privacy shutter
  • Type C to A connections support any PC or notebook
  • Windows Hello 4.X compatible
  • Extra long 1.8m replaceable cable

Comfort and style: Lenovo Professional Ultraslim Wireless Combo
Complement your users’ desks with the contemporary designed Lenovo Professional Ultraslim Wireless Combo. This keyboard and mouse set is made for maximum comfort yet slim enough to take up minimal space.
It features a 2.5-zone ultraslim keyboard at only 12 mm (0.47 in) thick with an integrated rechargeable battery lasting for 3 months in 2.5 hours of charging time. The accompanying mouse, powered with 2 AAA batteries lasting for up to 12 months, has high precision adjustable DPI of up to 3200. Plus easily connect wirelessly with PC using one Nano USB receiver, saving those precious USB ports.
  • Sleek and contemporary design in iron grey color
  • 2.4 GHz RF wireless connection using 1 nano USB receiver
  • 2.5 zone keyboard layout with multimedia function keys
  • High resolution mouse with adjustable DPI (3200, 1600, 800)
  • Rechargeable keyboard with 3 months battery life in 2.5 hour charge
  • 2 X AAA battery powered mouse with up to 12 months battery life
Being heard: ThinkPad X1 Active Noise Cancellation Headphones

Allow your users to hear and be heard like never before with X1 ANC HEADPHONES. ThinkPad X1 headphones provide rich, first-class listening and calling in any noise environment.

Lenovo has partnered with Synaptics AudioSmart® to create industry-leading headphones with Hybrid ANC and advanced ENC noise cancellation, adjustable on-the-fly. Voice assistant support, and a foldable lightweight construction complement the audio experience – in a package that screams luxury.

With them, your users can enjoy world-class call quality delivered via six boomless mics with environmental noise cancellation (ENC) technology that reduces irritating background noise. Achieve undisturbed focus, anytime, with active noise-canceling technology that intelligently mirrors and mutes noises and distractions around you. The battery time is about 14 hours playback (ANC off) after a fully charge under Bluetooth connection. With quick charge, 15 minutes charging gets up to 2 hours playback.

Alternatively they can use the coming 1.3m cord to be able to use the headphones at the same time while charging –  without any interruption. Multi-Layered memory foam leather ear cups are make for comfortable long time use. Connect and synchronise to notebook and mobile phone at the same time via Dual Bluetooth connectivity. Never miss any call and enjoy the music at the same time. It comes with 1.3m braided USB cord and compact travel carring case that fits everywhere and conveys luxury.

  • Hybrid ANC (you hear) and advanced ENC ( they hear) technology
  • Boom-less six microphones: 4 for ANC, 4 for ENC
  • Battery 800 mAH, fully charge in 3 hours, ~14 hours playback (ANC off) under Bluetooth connection
  • Charge while in use without interruption
  • Dual Bluetooth device connectivity
  • Comfort & Sound Reimagined: Multi-Layered Memory Foam Ear Cups

In the dock: ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2

Lenovo understands that modern business depends on a wide variety of PC’s and even brands to meet their business needs. To make this easier Lenovo USB-C dock is compatible with Lenovo notebooks as well as notebooks from HP and Dell.

  • Broad Compatibility: Lenovo Docking station is compatible with Lenovo and non-Lenovo notebooks to expand data, power, and video.
  • One connection, no limitations: Think of all the time you’d save if you could connect all your peripherals at once, transfer USB data at 10 Gbps speeds, have access to a stable, stress-free wired network connection.
  • Jaw-dropping 4K: The days of users being limited by their notebook’s capabilities are over – now they can experience two vivid 4K screens or triple 1080p displays.
  • Ready for commands: Completely control ThinkPad systems with PXE Boot, System Wake-on-LAN from sleep mode, hibernate mode, and power off mode. It also supports passing ThinkPad MAC address through the dock.

Want to find out more?

As Lenovo Platinum PC Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on how the devices and solutions and could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

 

Cracking the cyber insurance dilemma

Cyber insurance policy rates have skyrocketed due to the increase in frequency and cost of ransomware cases over the past year. But due to the rising rates of cyber attacks in the UK, taking no policy is not an option either, which creates a dilemma.

Counting the cost of cyber insurance

How costly is costly, exactly? According to the Ponemon Institute’s Cost of Data Breach Report 2021, Ransomware attacks cost businesses an average of $4.62 million – and that doesn’t even include the cost of the actual ransom.

Where cyber insurance fits in

To combat the threat of such attacks, many organisations are turning to cyber insurance. This trend is more acute because many traditional insurance products exclude cyber security risks.

What’s the solution?

Watch this webinar from the Bitdefender Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team to learn the basics of cyber insurance, its history, types of cyber insurance offerings, what it takes to qualify, and finally, how the cyber insurance market is evolving and what it means for you.

Want to find out more?

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

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

Windows Server 2012 R2 is ending – how to migrate

You may have read that Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will become ‘end-of-life’ on 23 October 2023 – from that date, Microsoft will be ending its extended support on the server operating system. The vendor announced its notice period in 2018, which means that the five-year ‘extended support’ period will elapse next year.

Although this may seem like a long way off, it is worth considering your plan as next autumn will be here faster than we think!

Windows Server 2012 R2 – why does the announcement matter?

Post-October 2023, organisations using Microsoft Server 2012 R2 will not be able to access patch updates, security updates or bug fixes. The result is that with hackers looking to pounce on all kinds of vulnerabilities, data on the server will be more vulnerable to cyber threats.

It’s essential to take a proactive approach to migrating your server operating system – and by starting now you will have plenty of time to work with.

After Microsoft’s support ends

In simple terms, after October 2023, Microsoft will move on and wash their hands of Windows Server 2012 – this means it will offer no support or ongoing protection for the product.

Unsupported servers leave the door open to hackers, potentially creating a threat to data on that server but also the entire organisation’s network.

Take action

Although it may seem early days, it is wise to think about your plan for upgrading to the latest IT infrastructure. As well as fending off potential security threats, modernising your environment can also create cost savings and efficiency gains.

Assessing the age of your current servers is a good start for preparing your migration plan. If you are running outdated servers or applications, a complete audit may be wise.

How can Complete IT Systems help?

Our skilled team of experts can work with you to design a roadmap to migrate from Windows Server 2012 R2, and to assess your infrastructure against your business requirements.

Read more about our professional services here, or about our infrastructure provision here.

5 ways to prevent backup failure

Ensuring comprehensive backups is a key ingredient of any successful business resilience programme. To do this, it is essential to use a best-in-class backup platform – but also to adopt sound policies.

To prevent backup failure, it is first vital to understand what causes it.

Here’s 5 quick wins to prevent backup failure:

Check your media is up to standard

Not to blame your tools, but ensuring your media is up to scratch is essential to ensuring successful backups. Tape and disk backups need to be regulaly maintained, and reliability should be tested. You can also follow the 3-2-1 backup rule to ensure copies of critical data are kept online and offline.

The human factor

You need to make your team experts in your chosen backup environment to avoid the potential for human error. Automated measures also allow you to limit the potential for human error.

Updates status

Ensure your backup software has any necessary updates in place, and to ensure all security configurations are optimised.

Cyber security

Cloud-based backups with two-factor authentication and protection of in-transit data. Isolated backup credentials also help to ensure backups are separated from other programmes.

Infrastructure failures

Smart backup systems regularly saves copies of your data files to the cloud. It can also help avoid infrastructure redundancies by switching to unused capacity in the event of failure.

Find out more

You can read Veeam’s 2022 Data Protection Trends Report to see how your peers are managing backup.
As Veeam Silver partners, Complete IT Systems have the skills and resources to help your business. For more information on how Complete IT Systems and Veeam can help, call 01274 396 213 or email .

 

 

Do, deliver, and achieve the unthinkable with Lenovo ThinkBook

Work should be an enjoyable experience. That’s why the ThinkBook family with Intel® Core™ i5 processors is engineered to integrate seamlessly into your users’ life, helping them turn heads and achieve business goals.

  • Unthinkably Trusted with millions of ThinkBooks in market
  • Unthinkably Awarded with over 30+ awards at CES 2022 alone
  • Unthinkably Innovative with industry-first features
  • Unthinkably Sustainable through production process & AI management
Watch this short video to see more
Want to find out more?

As Lenovo Gold PC Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on how the devices and solutions and could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

Special trade-in on Lenovo Think range

We have a great trade-in promotion from Lenovo and Intel to offer you before the end of June 2022!

Get up to 25% of your purchase price back (up to £400) when you buy selected Think products with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor and trade in your old laptop, desktop, workstation or monitor.

As an added bonus, Lenovo also help offset your carbon footprint by planting a tree for every trade-in! 2,200 and counting planted so far!

6 reasons to trade-in
  • Receive up to £400 cashback trade-in reward on selected Think products
  • Help your corporate social responsibility initiatives, and contribute to a more sustainable future
  • Simple, secure and pre-paid postage solutions for your trade-in devices
  • GDPR-compliant handling and disposal of trade-in units
  • Certificate of Data Erasure for your peace of mind for every laptop, desktop and workstation you trade-in
  • Clear qualifying trade-in criteria (and Complete IT Systems can guide you through the process)
Which Lenovo devices are right for your business?

The Lenovo range with Intel® Core™ i5 processors include options for every business’ needs and budget. Which you select from will depend on these factors, and even your different user groups may have different priorities and needs. We’ve included overviews of the popular L Series and E Series below, and you can call our team at any time if you’d like to discuss your requirements in more detail.

L Series

If it’s productivity and price that matter most to your business, the ThinkPad L Series with Intel® Core™ i5 processors deliver. These powerful laptops and 2-in-1s boast legendary reliability, our award-winning, spill-resistant keyboards, security options, and superior web-conferencing—all at cost-conscious pricing.

For example, the ThinkPad L15 combines power, ports, and productivity to create an enterprise laptop that easily transitions from data-entry, finance, and accounting work to video streaming, presentations, and more. Thanks to significant improvements in processor performance as well as enhanced storage and display options, the ThinkPad L15 is faster and brighter while boasting greatly improved battery life than before.

Along with improved security features and one-touch calling on the new UC functions, the ThinkPad L15 includes WiFi 6 and LTE CAT9 connectivity standard. With it, anywhere your users go, they can stay connected to the content and contacts that matter to their work.

P Series 

Lenovo’s powerful laptops fusing the portability of a laptop and the performance of a workstation, the ThinkPad P Series laptops are ISV-certified for running all major applications.

These systems feature lightning-fast graphics and processing, and the latest cutting-edge technology to handle your compute-intensive needs—in surprisingly light packages.

Talk to our team about the best specifications to fit your needs.

Trade-in Promotion

Lenovo’s Trade-in promotion also helps you to support the environment by recycling your old devices in a sustainable, secure and ethical manner. The scheme helps your organisation offset its carbon footprint by not only recycling your unwanted devices but also planting a tree for each of them.

One planet, one goal!

With an unwavering commitment to a healthier planet, our Trade-in programme is highly focused on the responsible and sustainable disposal of unwanted devices. We operate a zero to landfill policy, make use of solar energy and smart lighting, and we will plant a tree for each Trade-in unit we receive to help offset your carbon footprint.

Trade-in in 5 simple steps

Follow these 5 simple steps to get your trade-in deal now, and we at Complete IT Systems are here to help you along the way.

  1. Purchase up to 100 qualifying Think Products from Complete IT Systems by 30 June
  2. Submit your online claim within 21 days of the date of your qualifying purchase – we can help you with this aspect
  3. Trade-in – send back your old device(s) for Trade-in within 60 days of approval.
  4. Receive your reward! Upon successful validation of your claim, receive your reward directly into your nominated bank account within 14 days.
  5. Offset your carbon footprint. Lenovo will help you offset your carbon footprint by planting a tree for each Trade-in device.

Want to find out more?

As Lenovo Gold PC Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on how the devices and solutions and could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.