Category: Business & Technology Blog

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.

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

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

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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 360^o 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.

 

 

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.

Sophos Intercept X now offers an even greater competitive advantage! It features a host of new technologies, including:

• Deep learning malware detection to stop never-seen-before malware
• Enhanced exploit prevention to block the techniques hackers love to use
• Active adversary mitigation to stop breaches and eliminate attacker safe havens

Simply put, Sophos Intercept X is the world’s most comprehensive next-gen endpoint protection. Watch this short video to learn more:

Existing Sophos Intercept X customers can enjoy all the new protection capabilities automatically, further elevating your protection against complex, unseen threats.

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.

In 2017, international legal practice Osborne Clarke opened a new office in the heart of the UK’s M4 technology corridor that puts agile connected working on the map. Although they’ve been working open-plan and flexibly since 2001, connected working is the next evolution in their working style. Or as Darren Collins, local IT support engineer in Reading, England puts it, “By freeing our people from some of the traditional constraints of office life, we’re future-proofing our business.”

Not only did these adjustments tackle the challenges of communication and workflow, it’s vastly improved company morale. “It’s become obvious that connected working is actually easier, more efficient and more beneficial to people’s general well-being,” said Collins.

Read the full story in this case study.

Tablet. Laptop. Canvas. Your field workforce can decide.

Redesigned from the ground up, ThinkPad X1 Tablet gives your field workforce the power, productivity, and portability in a detachable 2-in-1 that means business.

From the enlarged edge-to-edge display—now 13″—to the enhanced security hardware, to the responsive voice experience that wakes your device even faster, the X1 Tablet is the perfect solution for professionals on the go.

Lenovo see the ThinkPad X1 Tablet as an IT administrator’s dream! Why?

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet includes dual Intel® Thunderbolt™ ports, which enable both blazing fast data speeds and versatile video output. Login credentials are even more secure with Windows Hello, integrated with the optional IR camera and the touch fingerprint reader. Both the SSD and the battery are Field Serviceable, which means that in the event of a failure, we send a certified technician to you, to replace the parts, so you don’t need to mail in the device. And lastly, this tablet is available as Microsoft AutoPilot ready, which offers business-ready preloads.

What more could an IT administrator ask for!

Check out the product tour video…

Want to know more? 

There’s a range of resources, datasheets and videos available from Lenovo via this link.

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.

As you are well aware, the modern workforce can be increasingly demanding on their IT equipment! And when your sales team and company leaders are presenting to potential clients or working while they travel, it’s important that their kit looks the part and can be adapted to the requirements.

With this in mind, Complete IT Systems present you the Lenovo Miix range of Windows-based tablets with detachable physical keyboards and PC-grade processors that give more power than regular tablets. In other words, they offer the ideal “Miix” of flexibility, durability and processing power that your people in the field will love.

This short video gives you a quick overview of the range:

 

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.