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Samsung’s Monitor Lineup Sets New Record for CES Accolades With Nine Awards

Austin Burrows — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:30:09 +0000

Samsung’s Monitor Lineup Sets New Record for CES Accolades With Nine Awards

Samsung Electronics announced that its 32-inch Odyssey Neo G8 monitor earned a Best of Innovation Award in the Gaming category at CES 2022.
Samsung’s lineup received 2022 Honoree accolades across the board, including for the 55-inch Odyssey Ark, the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9, the 32-inch Odyssey Neo G8, the 34-inch Odyssey G8, the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 and the 32-inch High Resolution Monitor S8. This marks the ninth accolade that Samsung monitors have received at this year’s CES, setting a new record for the lineup at the world’s largest electronics show.

Sponsored by the CTA, which owns and organizes CES, the CES Innovation Awards program spotlights standout examples of design and engineering across multiple consumer product categories. This marks the sixth straight year that Samsung monitors have earned CES Innovation Awards, solidifying the company’s position as the global leader in the gaming monitor market.
Check out the infographic below to view this year’s complete list of award-winning monitors.

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Fast-growing school district earns top grades in advancing digital education

Austin Burrows — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:55:54 +0000

Objective

Advance educational achievement of K-12 students in one of the nation’s fastest growing counties by providing 43,000 users with reliable, cost-effective access to the right IT resources, including multifunction printers.

Approach

With an IT strategy based on standardization, deploy HP printers and MFPs district-wide, and both enhance and extend their warranties with HP Care Pack Services IT improvements
• 4,039 printers and MFPs, including 2,500
networked laser printers, efficiently support
43,000 users

• Two IT staff can manage all these devices
and rapidly deliver first-line support

• Reseller Southern Computer Warehouse
streamlines warranty administration

• Standardizing both products and support
boosts reliability, efficiency, flexibility

Business benefits

• Users avoid downtime and disruption

• Schools are not subject to unplanned
replacement or repair costs

• District-wide, schools use less energy
and consumables

• District gains higher return on its printer investment.

To read the full story

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SCW and Intalere IT Solutions Collaborate to Change the Way Healthcare Facilities Approach IT Purchasing

Austin Burrows — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:38:07 +0000

SCW and Intalere IT Solutions Collaborate to Change the Way Healthcare Facilities Approach IT Purchasing

A SHORT TAKE ON SUCCESS

The Challenge:

• Three very different healthcare facilities with
immediate computer hardware needs require
name-brand professional-grade solutions at a
budget-conscious price.

The Solution:

• Intalere Information Technology Solutions,
Intalere Affiliate HRS and IT supplier, Southern
Computer Warehouse (SCW) collaborate
to quickly and cost-effectively provide the
equipment required – without sacrificing
superior client care, level of expertise and overall
white-glove service.

• Free ground shipping from SCW on all Intalere
contract purchases provides much-needed
additional savings.

The Outcome:

• New long-term collaborative partnerships
between Intalere, its members, affiliates and
suppliers are forged; creating a win-win business
environment for all the organizations involved,
as well as improved healthcare delivery for the
patients they serve

To read the full story click here

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SCW Waves Green Flag on NASCAR Partnership

Austin Burrows — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:50:27 +0000

SCW Waves Green Flag on NASCAR Partnership

Southern Computer Warehouse has reached a milestone in being named the exclusive, official Technology Value-Added Reseller of NASCAR, cementing SCW as a premier provider of technology products nationwide.

As SCW approaches $1 billion in total sales, the partnership serves as a heartfelt “thank you” to our customers and manufacturing partners, many of whom are dedicated NASCAR fans. This appreciation will be extended with SCW staging events for its customers, partners and others at races, along with numerous unforgettable, interactive experiences throughout the season.

SCW is also eager to partner with NASCAR because we believe the sport’s character and standards align with our ideals and those of our customers and partners. Like NASCAR, SCW provides unmatched customer service every day.

In addition, the NASCAR partnership will expand SCW’s nationwide reach and continue to accelerate sales growth and other company objectives. We operate on a core belief that when we grow, our customers, partners and others grow with us.

SCW also expects to expand the partnership with NASCAR, including the potential to sponsor a driver and race team and expand into other business segments of the organization.

As the green flag drops on this exciting partnership, visit SCW’s Facebook and Instagram channels frequently for NASCAR drawings, offers and events at races throughout the upcoming season.

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New HP Business PCs Deliver Meaningful Experiences for Hybrid Work

Austin Burrows — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:32:44 +0000

New HP Business PCs Deliver Meaningful Experiences for Hybrid Work

The hybrid world has given us more freedom to choose where we work, when we work, and how we work. Today’s end users and IT need the right technology to boost productivity wherever they are working – whether at a dedicated office desk, at home, or on the go. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen Processors, HP has significantly enhanced its portfolio for this new way of life, with updates to the EliteBook 805 Series PCs, as well as introducing the new EliteBook 605 Series PCs, and refreshing its ProBook 405 Series PCs to help keep people connected and productive in any setting.

“The hybrid world has proven we have the ability to work and learn in the way that works best for us,” said Andy Rhodes, General Manager, Global Head of Commercial Systems & Display Solutions, HP Inc. “HP makes hybrid work, work through breakthrough experiences that empower people to collaborate at their best, wherever they are. With our latest offerings, HP is delivering premium performance, security, and collaboration experiences for businesses everywhere.”

“AMD is proud to partner with HP to create devices that deliver the performance and efficiency needed in today’s hybrid work environments,” said Jason Banta, CVP and General Manager, OEM Client Computing, AMD. “The new AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors offer incredible performance with multiple layers of enterprise- class security features, flexible manageability options and impressive battery life.”

HP EliteBook 805 Series PCs

Powered by Windows 11 and AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors, the HP EliteBook 805 G9 Series PCs have been completely redesigned for enhanced productivity, collaboration, and wellness in the “anywhere” office.

Starting at less than 4.5 lbs/2 kg¹ and available with a new 16-inch diagonal screen option, the EliteBook 805 Series PCs now feature a new 16:10 aspect ratio to show more on screen and reduce scrolling, a larger click pad ratio that parallels screen size for better efficiency, and a redesigned keyboard. Rounded, tapered edges make the devices easier to open and more comfortable to handle.

Enhanced by HP Presence, advanced collaboration technology embedded into HP devices,² the PCs deliver an exceptional collaboration experience for hybrid work. The 5MP camera allows for high quality video chatting, HP Auto Frame³ allows people to move around while keeping them in frame, while Audio by Bang & Olufsen and two discrete amps work together to create immersive sound. HP Dynamic Voice Leveling⁴ automatically optimizes voice clarity and AI-based noise reduction 2.0 enhances audio so people can be heard even when wearing a mask. Additionally, the myHP application⁵ provides a single dashboard to customize settings for conferencing, the programmable key, and more.

To protect PCs from modern threats, HP Wolf Security for Business⁶ creates a hardware-enforced, always-on, resilient defense – from the BIOS to the browser, above, in, and below the OS – giving IT peace of mind. AMD PRO manageability now supports out-of-band and remote management without the need of a dongle so IT administrators have a unified set of tools to manage systems across the organization.

When it comes to comfort, the PCs feature HP Eye Ease low blue light panels to help keep eyes comfortable. Driving support for more environmentally conscious products, the PCs are part of the world’s most sustainable PC portfolio⁷ and use ocean-bound plastics in the speaker enclosure,⁸ and the outer box packaging is 100% sustainably sourced.

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PunchOut Catalog Improves Productivity, Reduces Costs for Rapidly Growing University

cookerly-admin — Thu, 23 May 2019 20:40:28 +0000

PunchOut Catalog Improves Productivity, Reduces Costs for Rapidly Growing University

As one of the 50 largest public institutions and fastest growing universities in the country, Southern Computer Warehouse’s (SCW) customer was quickly realizing certain aspects of its operations were not keeping pace with increasing student, administrative and other demands. In one such area, its information technology needs became a critical focus area – particularly ensuring equipment and solutions could be procured in the most cost effective, timely manner possible for the third largest university in the state.

Growing IT demands strain manual purchasing process

For many years, the university’s IT purchasing system required buyers to manually generate purchase orders when approved requisitions became available. While the process used to work well, it started requiring additional staff resources and more time to complete quotes and purchase orders as demands increased.

It also created confusion for buyers about the purchasing process. Often quotes would expire prior to purchase orders being issued and would require change orders due to expiring promotional rates for equipment. Quotes generated for small IT purchases also became time consuming, as it required multiple rounds of communications due to end users’ buying preferences.

As a result, the university searched to replace the process with a new one that could keep up with the increasing volume of IT purchases. The goal was to create a system that was more in line with a personal online retail shopping experience, making it more comfortable and familiar for the end user.

After reviewing multiple options, it was decided that a PunchOut catalog, an e-commerce website allowing individuals to make purchases from a supplier through a buyer’s procurement system, was the most strategic solution, due to the success of other vendor catalogs at the university.

Supplier develops customized, easy to access IT products catalog

As the current IT supplier, SCW was selected to develop a PunchOut catalog in the procurement portal for university buyers. To ensure it met contractual guidelines, SCW limited catalog selections by only making available products that the university’s IT department approved and were covered in the company’s contract with the state. The products, such as peripherals, audio visual products, and more, were combined into a central, user-friendly catalog for purchase.

In addition, SCW set up the catalog to accommodate certain pricing arrangements and other special considerations. For example, it was configured to include a negotiated pricing agreement for a specific printer that was standardized across campus. Also, the catalog was designed to allow university buyers and SCW account managers to share quotes in real time, archive pricing structures and complete other tasks to help improve collaboration and results.

Following the state’s approval of the university’s new IT products procurement process, SCW completed and launched the catalog to buyers in just two months. SCW’s internal team of developers were a major reason the site was completed well before the typical six- to 12-month implementation period for similar PunchOut catalog initiatives.

PunchOut catalog saves time for purchasing and IT departments

Since launching the catalog, the school’s IT purchasing system has greatly improved cost savings, staff productivity and more. For example, the catalog has provided quicker turnaround times from an approved requisition to an issued purchase order.

Buyers do not have to manually create purchase orders and IT staff are no longer needed to produce quotes, which frees up both for other initiatives. Additionally, the catalog makes it easier for end users because less information is required to complete orders.

In fact, SCW orders that require processing by the university’s purchasing agents have decreased by 76 percent and it has saved approximately 130 staff hours. If the institution would have processed hundreds of IT orders with its previous system since launching the catalog, it would have cost the university about 370 hours of staff time (e.g., more than two months of work for a full-time employee).

Furthermore, the catalog and its user-friendly functionalities received positive feedback from a wide range of internal stakeholders. Many believe it’s easier and faster than the previous system and orders are received much quicker. Also, end users are relieved to know any compliance or other administrative-related considerations have been accounted for when placing orders.

In sum, the SCW PunchOut catalog has better positioned the institution to meet its growing IT needs while significantly reducing costs, improving staff efficiency and achieving other university goals.

To learn if a PunchOut catalog can fulfill your institution’s IT purchasing needs, please contact SCW Vice President of Field Engagement Jeremy Steadman at jeremy.steadman@scw.com.

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