UC Advanced - issue #4

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Cisco and Nutanix Join Forces to Simplify Hybrid Multi Cloud Deployments

Cisco and Nutanix have announced a significant global partnership aimed at streamlining hybrid multi cloud deployments. By combining their strengths, the two companies are offering a comprehensive hyperconverged solution designed to modernise IT and transform businesses. IT organisations are currently grappling with the complexities of multi cloud environments, leading to operational challenges and security concerns. This new collaboration addresses these issues by making infrastructure and application delivery more straightforward and faster on a global scale. The partnership leverages efficient cloud operating models, unmatched flexibility, and automated resiliency, all backed by strong customer support. Jeremy Foster, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco Compute, emphasised the customers’ need for simplicity, sustainability, and future readiness. He highlighted that the joint solution covers virtual compute, networking, and storage across various environments, enabling customers to manage modern workloads both on-premises and in the cloud.

Tarkan Maner, Chief Commercial Officer at Nutanix, stressed the importance of an integrated hardware and software platform for agile application deployment. He noted that the partnership will offer solutions for simplifying and securing environments across data centres, public clouds, and the edge, catering to organisations striving to keep up with innovation. The collaboration integrates Cisco’s SaaS-managed compute and networking infrastructure with Nutanix’s Cloud Platform, providing customers with a seamless, end- to-end solution. The partnership marks a significant step in the realm of hybrid multi cloud computing, promising increased ease and efficiency for organisations. The combined efforts of Cisco and Nutanix will introduce the solution to the market through their global sales teams and partners. This collaboration aims to redefine technology deployment and set new standards for integrated solutions in the tech industry. The solution is expected to be available within the next 90 days, representing a significant development in the hybrid multi cloud landscape with the potential to benefit businesses worldwide.

Jeremy Foster Senior Vice President and General Manager

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Vivitek Launches D2000 Series: Powerful, Portable Projectors for Modern Meetings

Vivitek has introduced the D2000 Series, featuring the DW2650Z and DH2661Z portable projectors, catering to the needs of small to medium-sized meeting rooms. These projectors offer vibrant visuals with technologies like DLP DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor, and manual zoom and focus for easy adjustments. The DW2650Z provides 4,200 lumens with WXGA resolution, while the DH2661Z offers 4,000 lumens with Full HD resolution and HDR10 for enhanced colour accuracy. Designed for sustainability, the lampless projectors

mode. Portability is key with their 4.8kg (10.5 lbs) weight, and setup is streamlined through various connectivity

options. Security features include anti-theft measures for shared environments. Holger Graeff, General Manager of Vivitek EMEA, emphasised the D2000 Series as a balance of performance and value, serving businesses seeking quality within budget.

Vivitek DW2650Z

Vivitek’s innovation aims to redefine modern meeting spaces with these feature- rich, sustainable projectors.

boast a usage life of up to 30,000 hours and consume less than 0.5W in standby

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Vivitek DH2661Z

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