Biamp Launches Vidi 150 Conferencing Camera
Microsoft Certifies Biamp’s Latest Family of Conferencing Solutions for MS Teams
Avalue Launches EPM-1607 3-in-1 M.2 Expansion Card
Avalue is bringing 3.5-inch embedded SBCs, ECM-EHL, with Intel Pentium/Celeron/Atom SoC BGA Processor (Code name: Elkhart Lake)
Sonnet Announces 8-Port 10Gbps USB-C PCIe 3.0 Adapter Card
Biamp Wins Four 2022 Red Dot Awards for Outstanding Product Design
Prime Computer Launches Climate-Neutral Notebook and Introduces New Product Line “Circular”
Avalue introduces EMX-TGLP, a Mini ITX 11th Gen Intel CoreTM / Celeron® BGA Processor Embedded Industrial motherboards
Yamaha Releases Firmware Update for ADECIA and RM Series Conferencing Solutions
Sonnet Announces 40 Gbps Thunderbolt Dock with Internal NVMe Storage
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Yamaha Launches ADECIA Wireless Solution and New Wireless Dante-enabled Microphones
Yamaha has announced the addition of a new wireless microphone option to its ADECIA family. The ADECIA Wireless conferencing solution includes the new RM-W wireless microphones, the RM-CR remote conference processor, VXL-16P Dante PoE line array speakers, and SWR Series PoE network switch. As with other ADECIA options (ADECIA Ceiling and ADECIA Tabletop), all the components work together seamlessly to provide the most comfortable and effortless remote conferencing experience. "As hybrid environments in enterprise and education spaces become the norm, the addition of the wireless microphone solution to our ADECIA portfolio rounds out the available options, allowing customers to choose the best solution for their needs," said Tatsuya Umeo, CEO of Yamaha Unified Communications. "With the backbone of ADECIA's features and advanced technologies, customers can be confident that no matter what microphone option is selected, they are receiving top-quality audio in the room and for far-end participants with an unmatched installation experience." Utilizing the automatic setup guides, ADECIA Wireless automatically recognizes components, pairs microphones, and configures them according to the room's environment to ensure high-quality audio while reducing setup time and complexities. They're engineered with Yamaha's industry-regarded technologies like automatic echo cancellation (AEC), which adapts to changes in the environment that impact the audio in the room, and Human Voice Activity Detection (HVAD), which identifies and differentiates between a voice and a noise for superior voice capture. Built around the latest DECT technology, the wireless microphone setup includes a wireless spectrum analyzer to advise on how many additional microphones can be added to the system based on other wireless traffic in the area. The system delivers the highest-quality audio possible with approximately 20 hours of continuous microphone operation time using the included rechargeable battery. It avoids troublesome wiring problems by utilizing one PoE+ network cable connection and enabling audio control via Dante. Organizations can customize ADECIA Wireless to best fit their space and use case with 6-inch gooseneck, 12-inch gooseneck, omnidirectional boundary, or directional boundary tabletop microphone models. In addition to being utilized in ADECIA Wireless, the sleek, modern RM-W wireless microphones are available as stand-alone options alongside the newly announced RM-TT tabletop and RM-CG ceiling-mount microphones. Yamaha's innovative audio processing technologies like adaptive AEC reside within the microphone's wireless access point to allow for expandability of existing DSPs and reduction of post-processing setup resources and costs. "While we recognize ADECIA delivers a complete conferencing product for many, we also understand the need to add microphones to an existing system or customize a solution for a particular use case," said Holger Stoltze, Senior Director of Technical Sales and Marketing, Yamaha Unified Communications at Yamaha Unified Communications. "Offering our wireless microphones as a stand-alone option widens the opportunities for our customers to create a high-quality audio experience no matter what." More information on Yamaha Unified Communications' full product portfolio is available at uc.yamaha.com
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Vivid-Pix Launches MEMORY STATION at RootsTech 2022
Vivid-Pix www.vivid-pix.com, the leading provider of AI-powered image restoration software, announced today at RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference, the Vivid-Pix® Memory Station one-click scanner/software bundle, the easiest way to digitize, restore, and save precious print images at home, library, or communities without sending them to a scanning service. Memory Station provides supreme simplicity to bring printed photos and documents back to life for future generations. - Digitize & Save Your Photos at Home, Adult Center, or Library With Memory Station, there is no need to risk sending your precious photos by mail to a service to save and protect your cherished memories. Memory Station provides fast, one-click ease of use and is available directly through Vivid-Pix at https://vivid-pix.com/memorystation. - Don’t Store Your Memories in a Shoebox “For over a century, we’ve taken pictures. Unfortunately, these memories are often stored in shoeboxes and albums – never to see the light of day or shared. This is not why we took photos. But it’s a chore to scan and do more with these treasured keepsakes. Right? Not anymore!” said Rick Voight, CEO, Vivid-Pix. - One Click Ease of Use The Vivid-Pix Memory Station is a simple one-click solution. “Simply press the blue scanner button and digitize up to 10 images at one time. After saving, just open Vivid-Pix’s patented RESTORE software and click a button to automatically fix color, black and white, and sepia photos and documents to vibrantly bring them back to life,” said Michael Sidejas, Director of Product Management, ScanSnap, Fujitsu Computer Products of America. - Pilot Programs at Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center and Thrive Center Vivid-Pix piloted the Memory Station at two of the most prestigious locations in the United States: The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana (the largest genealogy center in a public library in America) and Thrive Center in Louisville, Kentucky (a nationally recognized technology testing location for health organizations). Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections and Genealogy Center Manager, said, “When Rick described the Memory Station and how it can help our patrons as well as the community, we immediately understood and wanted to participate. We’ve gotten to know Vivid-Pix well over the past few years. Their willingness to listen to patrons, family historians, and library ideas, and then adapt their product to these desires has been refreshing and collaborative.” Sheri Rose, CEO/Executive Director, Thrive Center, stated, “Thrive Center is a nationally recognized technology testing location to assist individuals, caregivers, and living facilities. The Vivid-Pix Memory Station is a wonderful way for older adults to reminisce and relive a lifetime of memories and joy. This is the second solution that Vivid-Pix has installed in our facility. Its ease of use makes it a great way for individuals and organizations to reminisce and reconnect with loved ones.” - Vivid-Pix at RootsTech & Availability Vivid-Pix is exhibiting and a sponsor of RootsTech, the largest family history event in the world, held March 3-5, 2022. The Vivid-Pix Memory Station is available immediately through www.vivid-pix.com, priced at $599.99. For more information about the Vivid-Pix Memory Station, see: https://vivid-pix.com/memorystation
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Matrox Imaging releases event-logging tool
Matrox® Imaging is pleased to announce the release of Matrox Gecho , its new event-logging tool for Matrox Rapixo CXP frame grabbers. Matrox Gecho helps developers optimize image capture and ensure proper performance. The utility logs acquisition activity so that users can troubleshoot capture errors, and measure latencies and execution times to identify performance bottlenecks. [Streamlining and optimizing video acquisition] Matrox Gecho is a built-in event-logging tool that simplifies image-capture debugging and optimization. Offered with both Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) X and Matrox Design Assistant® X vision software, it records events generated by the Matrox Rapixo CXP device driver and saves these to a JSON or CSV file. Running concurrently with the device driver, Matrox Gecho logs acquisition activity, and the trace files can then be loaded into Google Perfetto for viewing on an interactively navigable graphical timeline. With Matrox Gecho, users benefit from a simple acquisition log that helps them set up and streamline video acquisition, detecting and correcting performance bottlenecks or errors so as not to corrupt or slow down the image-capture process. [Supporting award-winning series of frame grabbers] The new Matrox Gecho event-logging utility strengthens the capabilities of the established suite of Matrox Rapixo CXP frame grabbers. These quad-, dual-, and single-input CoaXPress® 2.0 frame grabbers support data rates up to 12.5 Gbps (CXP-12) per connection and provide convenient Power-over-CoaXPress (PoCXP) support. Certain models can also distribute image-processing workloads across multiple computers using a data-forwarding capability. “Matrox Gecho is a wonderful tool for making optimal use of Matrox Rapixo CXP frame grabbers,” says Mitchell Dumont, Product Manager. “The tool is available for both MIL X and Matrox Design Assistant X software, so no matter which environment users are familiar with or looking to leverage, Matrox Gecho is there to help optimize image acquisition.” [Availability] Matrox Gecho is now available as part of MIL X Update 118.
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Panasonic Introduces TOUGHBOOK G2 with 5G Option
Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America (“Panasonic”), today announced availability of the TOUGHBOOK G2 with a 5G option. The rugged device will be available in the U.S. market supporting both 5G Sub6 and 5G mmWave network technologies. The 2-in-1 detachable future-proofs wireless communications capabilities for mobile workers. In an increasingly connected world, mobile workers need data faster than ever before. With speeds 10x faster than 4G, reduced latency by up to 90% and increased capacity for uploading and downloading data in seconds, 5G will significantly transform the efficiency of daily workflows. For mission-critical teams, 5G ensures faster speed and reliable connectivity allowing them to collect data on the spot, and make informed, timely decisions. 5G’s strong encryption also allows mobile workers to safely and securely share sensitive information, and more effectively leverage trending advanced technologies from drones, to the Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). “As 5G technology matures and network roll-outs continue across the U.S., front-line workers in the most rugged and challenging environments can now use the TOUGHBOOK G2 devices for their next generation business applications and use cases, which will require 5G connectivity,” said Craig Jackowski, GM of Product Management at Panasonic. “The introduction of a 5G-enabled TOUGHBOOK device is yet another example of our strong commitment to our customers by constantly improving and innovating our products and delivering the latest technologies to meet their ever-changing needs.” From public safety and federal agencies, to utility field workers, 5G connectivity is available in both urban and rural areas. Mobile users will have access to information in real-time, increasing productivity and boosting efficiency. With enhanced video and streaming quality, mobile workers can better capture images in surveillance footage and share pertinent information in real-time. Emergency personnel using 5G can stay situationally aware, eliminating distractions and obstacles that slow connections can cause, when responding to incidents. Similarly, for mission-critical scenarios, clearer feeds mean that agencies using drones can better respond and allocate the necessary resources to tackle it. Combining all of these benefits of 5G connectivity with the TOUGHBOOK device capabilities such as long-lasting battery, modularity, and ruggedness, mobile workers across various industries can perform their jobs with greater efficiency that is required in today’s environment. The TOUGHBOOK G2 product with the 5G option will be available in March 2022, starting at $4,099 MSRP on AT&T and Verizon networks. Customers can choose between the advanced 4G LTE option or the newly integrated 5G option. For complete product details and to learn more about the lineup of accessories for the device please visit na.panasonic.com/TOUGHBOOKG2
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Yamaha Announces Dante-Enabled Ceiling and Tabletop Microphone Models
Yamaha today announced the RM-TT tabletop and RM-CG ceiling-mount microphones for conferencing applications designed around the Dante platform. These standalone microphones pack all of Yamaha's powerful sound technologies, including automatic voice tracking, auto gain control, adaptive echo cancellation, noise reduction, and reverberation suppression for optimal collaboration experiences while seamlessly integrating with the room's existing conferencing equipment or a variety of third-party components. "Following the success of our ADECIA line, the RM microphone family was engineered to provide all the advantages we built into that complete solution, but in a standalone model for applications utilizing Dante networking protocols," said Holger Stoltze, Senior Manager of Technical Sales and Marketing at Yamaha Unified Communications. "This allows integrators seeking Yamaha's high-quality audio leadership to upgrade the room's microphones easily and with confidence. They can, for example, add each microphone to the room's existing DSP while still benefitting from all of Yamaha's latest, state-of-the-art audio processing technology. It also allows designers and consultants to use Yamaha technology in new designs with third-party equipment." Yamaha RM-TT Dante-enabled tabletop wired microphones and RM-CG Dante-enabled ceiling-mount microphone array both feature voice tracking technologies, allowing for lively conversations to be picked up and delivered clearly to the far end. The tabletop model voice tracking function automatically selects the microphone closest to the person speaking for superior voice capture, and its human voice activity detection technology anticipates additional voice locations for seamless conversation pickup. It also includes six directional modes — omnidirectional, bidirectional, unidirectional, super-cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and toroidal, which installers can set for even more customized room capture. The RM-CG features Yamaha's dynamic beam tracking, which utilizes multi beams to automatically track voices within the room simultaneously. This technology eliminates the need to program fixed lobes, which can often lead to dead spots within the meeting space. Design changes or room setup flexibility can also be done without the need to reprogram microphones. The ceiling microphone array supports ceiling mount, wire mount, or pole mount options. Both microphone options are available now. More information on Yamaha Unified Communications' full product portfolio is available at uc.yamaha.com
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce Taps Yamaha’s Conferencing Solutions to Conduct Clear Meetings
Yamaha Unified Communications today announced that the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) serving south-central Vermont has selected Yamaha UC audio solutions to help make virtual meetings more productive and satisfying for in-person and remote participants alike. Acting on the recent inputs of participants who were unable to hear all meeting attendees properly, OVRCC worked with Yamaha UC to find a solution that would capture and play meeting audio with crisp clarity while providing the simplicity of use, portability, and easy setup needed to support virtual and hybrid events in several locations. Ultimately OVRCC selected two solutions from Yamaha that answered their exact requirements. The first was the Yamaha YVC-200 USB & Bluetooth® Speakerphone. The YVC-200 is ideal for meetings with up to four local participants. It features a rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of use, or more when connected to a computer or laptop via USB; plug-and-play, compact design to start meetings with zero troubleshooting; and a protective travel pouch. The feature set was the perfect combo to facilitate the chamber's smaller meetings, allowing the members to bring the unit to different sites and set up easily and quickly. For larger meetings, such as membership meetings with up to 30 onsite participants, OVRCC selected the Yamaha YVC-1000 Microphone and Speaker System. The YVC-1000 allows microphones to be placed and moved around the table or room and the speaker to be placed in a central location for natural sound output. A total of three microphone elements per microphone pod provide ample coverage of larger meeting areas with more participants. The powerful speaker allows all members in the room to hear remote participant commentary much more easily. Since the OVRCC started using the Yamaha products, meeting efficiency has dramatically increased, and the membership has appreciated being able to hear and be heard. Meetings are no longer disrupted or delayed due to audio issues and repetition of items that may have been missed. Remote participants have commented on how they feel more engaged in the sessions and how they no longer need to strain in order to hear commentary. "Yamaha helped our organization come together seamlessly, whether joining in-person or remotely," said Carol Lighthall, Executive Director of OVRCC. "It's incredibly difficult to overlook bad audio when you're trying to communicate new ideas and promote new business activity, but with good audio, we're stronger and more inspired to elevate our services." More information on Yamaha Unified Communications' full product portfolio is available at uc.yamaha.com
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Sonnet Announces Dual Display Adapters for Apple® M1 Mac® Computers
What's New: Sonnet Technologies today announced the DisplayLink™ Dual DisplayPort™ Adapter for M1 Macs and the DisplayLink Dual HDMI® Adapter for M1 Macs, new additions to the company's line of dual display adapters for Intel®, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max Mac®, and Windows® computers. Each adapter incorporates a captive cable with a USB-A connector, includes a USB-A female connector to USB-C® male connector adapter, and connects to a compatible computer's USB or Thunderbolt™ port for bus-powered operation. What They Do: Sonnet's DisplayLink Dual Display Adapters for M1 Mac computers enable users to connect two 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60Hz displays — using either DisplayPort or HDMI connections — to a single port on their computers. These adapters are Ideal for use with productivity software such as Microsoft® Office, enabling users to work more efficiently by expanding their computer's workspace — whether by opening multiple applications on their own screens, editing code or viewing spreadsheets in detail on a large display, or mirroring their computer's display on a larger monitor. They can also connect a computer to a big-screen TV for browsing the web and watching videos on YouTube and other content at a distance. Why They're Important: The latest 13-inch Apple® MacBook Air® and MacBook Pro® computers deliver great performance but include only two Thunderbolt/USB4® ports for connecting peripherals — displays included — one of which is used for charging the computer. More importantly, these computers natively support only a single external display. Sonnet's DisplayLink Dual Display Adapters for M1 Mac computers overcome the computers' limitations to enable users to connect two 4K 60Hz displays at once to one port on their computer, saving the other port for charging or for connecting an additional peripheral device. How They're Distinctive: Most dual display adapters are incompatible with M1 Mac computers, only support lower-resolution displays, or support just one display at a 60Hz refresh rate (the other limited to 30Hz). Sonnet's DisplayLink Dual Display Adapters for M1 Mac computers support two 4K — or lower resolutions such as 1080p — 60Hz displays, operate off power from the host computer's USB or Thunderbolt port, and are fully compatible with M1 Mac computers, other Mac computers running macOS® 10.15 and later, and PCs running Windows® 11 or 10. When You Can Get Them: Sonnet's DisplayLink Dual DisplayPort Adapter for M1 Macs (part number USB3-DDP4K) and DisplayLink Dual HDMI Adapter for M1 Macs (part number USB3-DHDMI) will be available from Sonnet the first week of February and soon from channel partners worldwide at the suggested retail price of $149.99 each.
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Avalue Launches Industrial-Grade SPC-Series Rugged PCs For Painless Entry Into IIoT Market
Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance. As industrialization intensifies, demand for computing performance and durability has become increasingly more exacting. Seeking breakthroughs in highly durable and reliable industrial PC solutions, Avalue’s latest releases – 15-inch and 21.5-inch SPC-series (SPC-1533-B1/SPC-2133-B1) rugged industrial-grade panel PCs, offer significant improvement in water resistance and structure, which ensure uninterrupted and efficient operation even in rigorous operating environment. SPC-series meets the stringent requirements of the industrial automation market as it targets IIoT applications in public utilities, maritime sector, transportation and industrial automation. - Surpassing industrial specifications, enhanced water resistance, durability Using ultra-low-voltage Intel® Celeron® processor J3455, and supporting dual-channel DDR3L SO-DIMM slot, the SPC series is super thin and lightweight despite its sturdy and durable structure. To meet the requirements for outdoor use and harsh environment, Avalue has especially integrated many rugged functions for industrial automation applications. Its SUS304 stainless steel exterior is impact-resistant, long-term wear-resistant and highly acid-alkali resistant, and does not get damaged even in harsh environmental conditions or when chemical cleaning agents are used. Protected against oxidation and bacteria growth, and is easy to clean, it is highly suitable for use in meat processing industry and chemical/ pharmaceutical manufacturing industry where bacteria growth is of particular concern. The SPC series also has a waterproof rating of IP66 and IP69K. Besides general water and dust resistance, it remains undamaged even when washed with pressurized hot water jets. Its waterproof power button and M12 waterproof connector also ensure tight seal and prevent liquid penetration, making it suitable for use in food and beverage production lines where high-pressure water is used for cleaning on a daily basis. Furthermore, its waterproof pressure relief valve allows exchange of hot and cold air within the machine even while blocking out dust, water and grease, rapidly balancing temperature and pressure inside and outside the machine. The dissipation of humidity and excess heat prevents the build-up of interior pressure from damaging the sealed exterior and internal electronic components, prolonging the lifespan of the equipment. SPC-series rugged panel PCs are specially developed for environments with high humidity, dirt, grease and/or chemical hazards. Currently, applications of the SPC series is actively extended to foods processing factories, beverage factories, wastewater/ waste treatment plants, meat industry, smart transportation, smart agriculture/ fishery/ husbandry industries, and factory automation. - High levels of customization with many matching options for rapid upgrading To help customers reduce massive resources and time needed for assembly and testing, which could lead to additional problems, Avalue provides customization and a wide array of flexible solutions to enable painless integration into customers’ existing systems. The SPC series comes with five sets of waterproof and shockproof M12 connectors, which are preset as DC/ LAN/ USB2.0 x2/ COM, to provide data backup security, and reliable and easy connection. Customers may also choose to customize I/O ports according to specific requirements. While highly versatile, the 304-stainless-steel exterior may be replaced with 316-medical-grade stainless steel, which outperforms in strength and corrosion resistance. In terms of installation, both VESA mount and YOKE mount are available. YOKE mount, in particular, allows user to tilt the screen to the most preferred viewing angle whether it is mounted on the desk or ceiling. The SPC series’ PCAP touch panel is available in three touch options, i.e. normal finger operation, glove use and wet condition, which can be adjusted according to customers’ requirements. The SPC series offers many other value-added service and design options. Besides high brightness for sunlight readability, a wide variety of surface treatments are available to meet the requirements of different environments. For instance, anti-glare coating solves problems that arise from changes in lighting condition, mist and dirt, and effectively reduces reflection from screen surface; while anti-fingerprint coating repels water, fingerprint and annoying grease, reinforcing the stability of using touch panel in an industrial environment. The SPC series (SPC-1533-B1/ SPC-2133-B1) is compatible with mainstream operating systems, such as Windows® 10, Linux and Android x86 8.1. Integrating wide temperature range (-10℃~50℃), wide voltage range (+12~24V DC in), rugged fanless system, compact body and multiple rugged waterproof interfaces, the SPC series ensures stable system operation in harsh working environments. Especially suitable for the manufacturing industry, public utilities, military/ maritime sector and public safety, it integrates new applications arising from the emergence of Industry 4.0 and IoT, leading towards AI and smart automation, and promoting industrial upgrading. Visit www.avalue.com.tw for more information on Avalue products, or contact sales@avalue.com.tw to talk to our sales team.
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QNAP Showcases an All-in-one Video Conferencing Solution, and New Products Line-up
QNAP®, Inc. joins CES 2022 (The Venetian Expo, Booth No.51652) to showcase the broadest lineup of NAS, networking and video conference solutions for business and home users. The KoiBox-100W video conferencing solution, TS-h1290FX 12-bay all-flash tower NAS, TS-464T4 Thunderbolt™ 4 NAS, HS-264 silent & fanless multimedia NAS, the complete 10GbE/2.5GbE switch lineup, Mesh VPN and Mesh Wi-Fi solutions, and new series of network virtualization premise equipment signifies QNAP’s ingenuity in CES 2022. - All-in-one video conferencing and wireless presentation solution Running the KoiMeeter video conferencing operating system, the KoiBox-100W is the ideal replacement for costly SIP-based conferencing systems and features value-added 4K wireless projection, four-way communication, and local storage features. Creating private meetings with the KoiBox-100W provides higher security and privacy compared with public cloud meetings, and the auto-answering function provides greater convenience in certain usage environments. Besides private meetings, the KoiBox-100W streamlines communication between different platforms by allowing joining Zoom®, Skype™, Microsoft Teams®, Cisco Webex®, and Google Meet™ calls. The easy-to-use KoiBox-100W supports Ethernet, Bluetooth®, and Wi-Fi 6. Simply connect the KoiBox-100W to an HDMI display and network, pair with a camera and microphone, and your meetings are ready to go. - High-speed video editing and backup solutions: 25GbE-ready NVMe all-flash NAS and next-gen Thunderbolt™ 4 NAS TS-h1290FX: Supporting twelve U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4/SATA SSD drives, the TS-h1290FX is QNAP’s first all-flash desktop NAS that is ideal for office environments. Equipped with an AMD EPYC™ 16 core 7302P/8 core 7232P processor and built-in 25GbE & 2.5GbE connectivity, the TS-h1290FX empowers data-intensive, low-latency applications and enables smooth file transfer, display, and real-time editing of 4K/8K media. High-performance and easily scalable, the TS-h1290FX streamlines backup, collaboration, and video editing/storage workflows. It supports installing an NVIDIA graphics card and Fibre Channel card and offers direct connectivity for up to twenty PCs/workstations when used with multiple QNAP PCIe quad-port network cards. The TS-h1290FX can also be paired with QDA-UMP4 U.2 NVMe to M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 adapter to boost IOPS performance when configuring SSD caching and expanded with QNAP TL-D800C &TR-004 enclosures. TS-464T4: The world’s first Thunderbolt 4 NAS, the TS-464T4 features a powerful Intel® Celeron® N5105 quad-core processor, dual-port Thunderbolt 4, native 2.5GbE/10GbE connectivity, and two M.2 NVMe PCIe slots, providing ideal storage for high-speed media editing and file sharing. It enables the ultimate visual experience with HDMI 2.0 output (4K @60Hz) and real-time transcoding capabilities. More than a storage and backup center, the outstanding performance and multifaceted applications of the TS-464T4 make it a perfect collaboration station to optimize creative workflows and achieve greater possibilities. - Silent & fanless multimedia NAS The silent, modern, and lightweight HS-264 home NAS is ideal for multimedia playback and streaming with dual HDMI 4K output. With an Intel® Celeron® N5105 quad-core processor and two 2.5GbE ports, the HS-264 works perfectly as a Home Theater PC for amazing entertainment experience. With QNAP’s multimedia applications (such as QuMagie, Video Station, Music Station, and Plex Media Server), the HS-264 is a cost-efficient shared storage for media and entertainment. In CES 2022, QNAP will collaborate with Silent Angel, the provider of Hi-Fi streaming solutions, to live-demonstrate the multimedia potential of the HS-264 along with Roon. - Complete 10GbE/2.5GbE switch lineup QSW-M2116P-2T2S: The QSW-M2116P-2T2S L2 PoE Managed Switch offers a total power budget of 280 watts, two 10GbE 90-watt PoE++, sixteen 2.5GbE 30-watt PoE+, and two 10GbE SFP+ ports. The QSW-M2116P-2T2S not only enables a high-speed and high-power PoE network infrastructure for Wi-Fi 6 Access Points and Routers, but also provides backbone network uplinking capabilities. The broadest lineup of 10GbE/2.5GbE switches: To fully embrace high-speed networking, QNAP also present the broadest lineup of 10GbE/2.5GbE managed and unmanaged switches. For small and medium businesses, QNAP provides the QSW-M2108R-2C, the QSW-M2108-2C, and the QSW-M2108-2S— the entry-level Layer 2 web managed switches with 10GbE SFP+/combo ports and 2.5GbE RJ45 ports; for SOHO users, the QSW-2104-2T and the QSW-2104-2S plug & play unmanaged 10GbE/2.5GbE switches are the ideal choice for creating an affordable high-speed network environment. As for home users, QNAP proposes the QSW-1108-8T and the QSW-1105-5T unmanaged multi-gigabit 2.5GbE switches for quickly upgrading home network environment. - Mesh VPN and Mesh Wi-Fi router solutions QuWAN is QNAP SD-WAN solution that provides WAN optimization and steady network transmission for big data digital transformation. The QHora-301W supports high-speed Wi-Fi 6 and 10GbE connectivity and allows businesses to remotely deploy multi-site mesh VPN. The QMiroPlus-201W combines a mesh Wi-Fi AC2200 router and a 2.5GbE NAS, allowing you to centrally manage and access locally-stored and cloud-based files and data. - New series of Network Virtualization Premise Equipment The QNAP QuCPE is the integrated QNAP SD-WAN (QuWAN) network virtualization solution designed for SMBs. The QuCPE-3032 and QuCPE-3034 use high-performance Intel® Atom Refresh multi-core processors that supports Intel® QAT, Smart NIC SR-IOV, and DPDK hardware acceleration technologies, while providing multiple 10GbE SFP+ ports and 2.5GbE RJ45 ports for high-speed connections. The QuCPE series features the QNE Network (QNAP Network Equipment) OS for chaining VNF services and AMIZ Cloud centralized deployment and management platform to realize flexible Zero Touch Provisioning for multi-user and multi-tasking business applications. - Connect with QNAP at CES QNAP's marketing and business development personnel are on-hand to help determine product and marketing strategies for distributors and resellers to grow their business. Accredited members of the worldwide press are also invited to schedule product briefings and request evaluation units for review purposes. The availability of the aforementioned new products will be announced separately.
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QNAP Announces the QSW-M5216-1T
QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solutions innovator, today released its first 25GbE fiber managed switch - the QSW-M5216-1T. With sixteen 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports, one 10GBASE-T port, and supporting Layer 2 management via a user-friendly web user interface, the QSW-M5216-1T assists SMBs in upgrading to an ultra-high-speed backbone network for empowering high-speed storage, virtualization, and AI applications. “25GbE provides comparative cost advantages and compatibility in SMB server rooms for backbone networks. By delivering affordable 25GbE network transmission with flexible network interfaces and high compatibility, the QSW-M5216-1T allows small businesses to quickly upgrade to an ultra-high-speed backbone network.” said Ricky Ho, QNAP Product Manager. The QSW-M5216-1T provides sixteen 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports, one 10GbE RJ45 port and a backbone switching capacity of 820Gbps to serve as the core switch uplink to 25GbE/100GbE Servers and NAS in server rooms, or connecting to 25GbE/100GbE switches. The 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports are backward compatible with 10GbE SFP+ and 1GbE SFP and the 10GbE RJ45 port is compliant with Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T technologies to support five networking speeds (10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps). By using QSFP28 to (4) SFP28 cables, you can easily connect the QSW-M5216-1T to a NAS with a QXG-100G2SF-E810 dual-port 100GbE network expansion card and set up a backup route to ensure continuous transmission. The QSW-M5216-1T provides Layer 2 management functions (such as LACP, VLAN, ACL and LLDP) through the QNAP Switch System (QSS) with a user-friendly Web GUI for efficient network bandwidth controls and enhanced network security. With its smart cooling system, the QSW-M5216-1T works quietly to ensure high-speed network performance without generating distracting background noise. The QSW-M5216-1T also allows dynamically detecting link speeds and activities and adjusting accordingly. [Key Specifications] QSW-M5216-1T: 17 ports: 16 x 25GbE SFP28 fiber ports (backward compatible with 10GbE SFP+/1GbE SFP), 1 x 10GbE RJ45 port (compliant with Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T technologies to support five networking speeds of 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps); compliant with IEEE 802.3x and IEEE 802.3az; Auto Negotiation For more information and to view the full QNAP lineup, please visit www.qnap.com
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Sonnet Announces Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Sonnet Technologies today announced the Echo™ 5 Thunderbolt® 4 Hub, the latest offering in the company's popular Echo family of Thunderbolt expansion products. The Echo 5 hub features four Thunderbolt 4 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type A charging port. Sonnet's hub delivers up to 85 watts of charging power and is compatible with all computers with Thunderbolt 4 ports; all M1 Max, M1 Pro, and M1 Mac® computers; all Mac computers with Thunderbolt 3 ports; and iPad® Pro tablets with a Thunderbolt port. What It Does: Thunderbolt hubs provide users with a central place to connect their computer peripherals — such as storage devices, input devices, displays, etc. — instead of directly to a computer that often has fewer ports than desired. Sonnet's Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub enables notebook and laptop computer users — and iPad Pro users — to connect to all their peripheral devices at once through a single Thunderbolt cable. Through the same cable, the Echo hub can also charge compatible computers with up to 85 watts of power. Depending on the computer or iPad Pro which it's connected to, the Echo hub also supports connecting one (always 4K, up to 5K, 6K, or 8K) or up to two displays (4K + 4K, 5K + 5K, or up to 6K + 6K). Why It's Important: Many current notebook and laptop computers offer fewer peripheral ports than the models of the past, limiting the number of devices that can be plugged in directly. Also, one computer port is often used for charging, further reducing peripheral connectivity. Sonnet's Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub overcomes these limitations by enabling the connection of up to nine devices at once (including up to two displays) and charging the computer, all through a single cable. With its three 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C®) peripheral ports and one 10Gbps USB Type A charging port, the Echo hub connects the vast array of devices available from the past, now, and in the future, and easily supports high-performance peripherals. How It's Distinctive: Featuring four Thunderbolt 4 ports (three for peripheral device connection, one for connecting and charging the computer), the Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub provides users with the capability to connect three bus-powered Thunderbolt end devices at once, instead of limiting them to connecting multiple separately powered devices in a daisy chain. In all, the hub's Thunderbolt ports support up to five Thunderbolt peripherals. For users with more USB than Thunderbolt peripherals, the Thunderbolt 4 ports do double duty — they support USB4® and USB 3 devices (including displays) when connected with the correct cable or adapter, even at the end of a Thunderbolt device chain. Sonnet designed its hub to provide up to 85 watts of power through its computer connection and charging port — instead of only 60 watts provided by competing products — enabling it to charge and power a much wider variety of computers at or near full power. The Echo hub's 10Gbps USB Type A charging port supports most USB peripherals, including superfast USB NVMe SSDs, at full speed. Unlike some other hubs, the USB Type A port on the Echo 5 provides up to 7.5 watts of power to ensure bus-powered devices will operate without fail and can be used to charge a phone or tablet. When used with an iPad Pro with a Thunderbolt port, the Echo hub provides users the same capability to connect multiple devices to their tablet at the same time, while also charging it at full power. Users may also connect a single (up to 6K) display to mirror the content on the iPad's built-in display. When You Can Get It: The Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub (part number ECHO-HB5-T4) is available now at the suggested retail price of $199.99.
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Avalue Announces SLP-WHG: High Performance Slot PC Solution with EtherCAT
Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance. Avalue has launched its SLP-WHG: a new high performance Slot PC solution with EtherCAT. Manufacturers are constantly seeking improvements to production efficiency, and a new way to transform their business is through Industry 4.0. Intelligent factory solutions such as the SLP-WHG can connect and extract data even from legacy systems or non-digitized environments, refining the data for intelligent management and data-driven digital transformation. The SLP-WHG is designed to meet high performance industrial automation applications with short cycle time, synchronized read speeds and data security. [Powerful Processing with Rich I/O Expansion] The SLP-WHG features a highly capable Intel® 8th Generation Core Processor in a fanless chassis. Capacious DDR4 memory capacities up to 32GB total provides fast memory caching opportunities or plenty of overhead for even the largest runtime applications. M.2 expansion opportunities are available for Wi-Fi, SSD storage and GNSS, plus PCI-Express 4x and 1x slots for add-in cards such as motion controller, digital or analog I/O and video capture. Rich I/O includes three Gigabit Ethernet, four COM ports, four USB 3 ports (3x Type-A, 1x Type-C), three HDMI display output and one 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. [Expressly Designed for Industrial Environments] The SLP-WHG is ideally designed to withstand harsh environments and supports wide DC voltage input between 12 to 24V, and wide operating temperatures from -20ºC to 50ºC. Avalue provides VESA mounting options in the chassis so the SLP-WHG can be fixed to a wall, device or unit. Furthermore, the Avalue SLP-WHG is CE/FCC Class A certified. [High Performance EtherCAT, Flexible Modules, Fast & Efficient Deployment] Avalue’s new generation of EtherCAT solutions, including the SLP-WHG, integrates hardware and software elements to enable fast, high performance industrial automation applications with many ready-to-use features, speeding development and expansion of Industry 4.0 smart factories. Avalue EtherCAT enhances throughput by up to 30% compared to equivalent devices without EtherCAT. It offers time-deterministic synchronous control for a wide variety of automation usage; it supports 3rd party EtherCAT assistive-module support, giving operators freedom to choose different motors and I/O based on cost/performance needs, thereby building a more efficient operating environment with lower TCO. Deployment of each new system is fast and efficient thanks to Avalue’s easy to use utilities. SLP-WHG Main Features: l Onboard 8th Gen Intel Core SoC i7/i5/i3 & Celeron BGA Processor l 2 x 260-pin DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM Socket, up to 32GB Max (Non-ECC Only) l Rich I/O, 3-USB3.1, 3-HDMI, 4-COM, 4-LAN l 1 x Key A M.2 2230 (supports Wi-Fi, 1 x PCIe*1 and USB2.0 signal) l Fanless operation temperature from -20°C ~ 50°C (WT) l CE/FCC Class A l Wide range DC power input from +12~24V l Up to 128-axis motion control & 11200 I/O point control l EtherCAT cycle times up to 125μs l Wide range of compatible EtherCAT slaves
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Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software
2 December 2021, Matrox® Imaging released the latest version of its flowchart-based vision software, Matrox Design Assistant® X. Version 2109 includes a range of new 3D steps and functionality; supports the Matrox Iris GTX smart cameras; offers OPC UA communication to manufacturing systems; features a new step for enhancing image contrast; and simplifies project troubleshooting and optimization. [Steps for 3D acquisition, display, analysis, and processing] Matrox Design Assistant X interfaces to a wide range of 3D cameras and sensors, including Matrox AltiZ 3D profile sensors, as well as third-party 3D cameras and sensors through their SDK or the interface standard they support. The new version adds the ability to visualize point clouds–optionally color-coded, meshed, and filled–in addition to depth maps and profiles. Also new to Matrox Design Assistant X are steps to crop 3D data and calculate volume. The former allows users to pull out a portion of a point cloud for closer analysis while the latter computes the volume of a depth map or a point cloud. [Support for Matrox Iris GTX smart cameras] Matrox Iris GTX smart cameras are model edge IoT devices that deliver complete on-device image acquisition and processing for real-time, optimized response and action. Matrox Design Assistant X provides Matrox Iris GTX users a suite of tools for developing both traditional machine vision operations as well as deep learning inference in the form of image classification and segmentation. A product demo video showcases how Matrox Design Assistant X and a Matrox Iris GTX perform visual inspection with deep learning aided by traditional machine vision. [Industry 4.0 integration] Matrox Design Assistant X comes ready for the demands of Industry 4.0, supporting communication using the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) for interaction with manufacturing systems. [More new tools and functionality] Version 2109 of Matrox Design Assistant X also includes a new high dynamic range (HDR) step. This step works to generate images with enhanced contrast by combining images of an identical scene, taken at different camera exposure levels, into a single image with a greater range of luminance. To enhance operator insight, the IDE incorporates new charts into the operator interface to graphically show results, including trends. Finally, Matrox Design Assistant X simplifies project troubleshooting and optimization with runtime execution monitoring and reporting capabilities. “The latest release of Matrox Design Assistant X delivers a broad range of new functionality, especially for 3D machine vision,” says Fabio Perelli, Product Manager. “With the expansion of support for 3D and the Matrox Iris GTX, inclusion of HDR imaging, and OPC UA communication, Matrox Design Assistant X vision software really speeds up and simplifies modern application development.” [Availability] Version 2109 of Matrox Design Assistant X is now available.
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Avalue Launches ARC Series Ruggedized Touch Monitors
Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance. Avalue is pleased to announce its ARC series of ruggedized touch monitors available in 12.1”, 15” and 17” screen sizes with 4:3 square ratio, and 10.1”, 15.6” and 21.5” screen sizes with a widescreen 16:9 ratio, offering a wide variety of sizes, brightness and resolution options. All monitors feature front IP65 protection and a wide operating temperature range from -10 ºC to 50ºC (option -20 ºC to 70ºC for 12”, 15”, 17”, and -10°C to 60°C for 15.6”). [Ideal for Industrial, Outdoor or Public Applications] Principally designed for industrial applications such as factory automation interfaces, the Avalue ARC series rugged touch monitors feature die casting front bezels and PCAP coating technology enabling them to withstand harsh operating environments, while also being suitable for work, outdoor or public use-cases such as digital signage, transportation, vending machines, kiosks, ATMs, intercoms and much more. [Bi-Direction WI-FI 6 Interactive Module Integrated] An option of Wi-Fi 6 Interactive Display Module is available for ARC series Monitor, and it can wirelessly transmit a Windows computer screen to ARC display. It can be used for both simultaneous display and extended desktop modes, allowing users to choose their output method to suit their actual needs. While integrate this wireless display module into ARC series touch monitor it makes the display supports bi-directional signal transmission. Users can plug in a keyboard and/or mouse to the module’s USB port to operate applications on the computer. The Wi-Fi 6 Interactive Display Module also supports USB webcam connection for video conferencing. With support for touchback control, it allows users to control their computer remotely when the setup is combined with a touch panel equipped screen, which can fulfill the need for interactive wireless screen casting. ARC wireless display can achieve up to 20M distance without cable connection. In addition, this product allows data transmission either via peer-to-peer (P2P) for one-to-one device connection or via router for one-to-many connection. With support for one-to-many connection, a BOX PC or Panel PC can simultaneously connect to multiple display devices equipped with the Wi-Fi 6 Interactive Display Module units via Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi 6 Interactive Display Module is an ideal product for a wide range of environments where require distribution of content to multiple displays, such as Factory production line, business conference rooms, situation rooms. [Designed to Work with Many Systems] The monitors support multiple input options including D-sub (VGA), HDMI and Display Port, so it can be paired to a wide range of systems. The two powerful 5W speakers built in are designed to be heard even in a noisy ambient environment. [Easy to Mount and Deploy] Panel mount kits is default bundle with all size of ARC Touch Monitors, to allow fast and easy deployment on a device (cabinet, chassis) or wall. Optional wide voltage input (9~36V DC jack & phoenix connector) allows further deployment flexibility and reduces power supply instability, and consequent system unavailability, if the temperature changes rapidly. [Tailored to Meet the Need] Avalue offers optional coatings – anti-reflective, anti-glare, anti-fingerprint and anti-UV – to improve the user experience, reinforce the longevity of the touchscreen panel and increase both reliability and accuracy. Touch mode customization is also available, accommodating environments that are wet or when users are expected to interact when wearing gloves. 21.5” ARC touch monitor please see: https://www.avalue.com.tw/products/Panel-PC/Industrial-Display/Rugged-Industrial-Display/ARC-21W00_3108 Visit www.avalue.com.tw for more information on Avalue products, or contact sales@avalue.com.tw to talk to our sales team.
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QNAP Introduces the High-performance 3-bay RAID 5 2.5GbE NAS
QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today launched the 3-bay RAID 5 2.5GbE TS-364 NAS with M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD slots and 2.5GbE connectivity, providing optimized performance in home/office environments. Supporting light virtualization/containers and HDMI output, the TS-364 provides a centralized storage, backup, file sharing, and multimedia solution that features rich NAS applications for greater productivity and boundless entertainment. “The new TS-364 NAS allows building a secure RAID 5 array with three disks for optimized storage capacity, cache performance and protection against one disk failing. With M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots, the TS-364 enables cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition. Its 2.5GbE port accelerates network transmission while its USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) ports allow quickly transferring large media files,” said Joseph Chiang, Product Manager of QNAP. The TS-364 is powered by an Intel® Celeron® N5105/ N5095 quad-core 4-thread processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz) with Intel® AES-NI encryption engine and 4 GB DDR4 memory. The TS-364 supports cache acceleration or Qtier for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition. The TS-364 has one 2.5GbE port for next-generation network support, with one USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports that provide faster data transfer to portable devices. The TS-364’s storage capacity can be expanded by connecting TL and TR storage expansion enclosures. The TS-364 comes with the latest QTS 5.0 operating system, and includes rich NAS home/business applications: File Station streamlines NAS file access, sharing, and management through a web browser; Hybrid Backup Sync can easily back up NAS files to the cloud or another NAS to fulfill the 3-2-1 backup strategy; Virtualization Station and Container Station enables light virtualization applications; QVR Elite helps deploy a cutting-edge smart surveillance system; and KoiMeeter provides a complete cross-platform video meeting and wireless presentation solution. Home users will also enjoy the wide range of multimedia applications (including Plex®), streaming capabilities, and a built-in HDMI port, which allows them to enjoy their multimedia on their device of choice. [Key specifications] TS-364: Intel® Celeron® N5105/N5095 quad-core processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz); 4 GB DDR4 dual-channel memory (supports up to 16 GB); 2x M.2 2280 NVMe Gen3x2 SSD slots; 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 port; 1x HDMI 1.4b 4K output; 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 port For more information and to view the full QNAP NAS lineup, please visit www.qnap.com
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VuWall Video Wall Management Software is First in Category to Earn Certification for Integration With Genetec Security Center 5.10
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, today announced that its video wall management software is now officially certified by the Genetec™ Development Acceleration Program to run with Genetec Security Center 5.10. The plug-in continues to ensure VuWall's functionality within the Genetec ecosystem, letting operators control content without the need to switch applications. Working with the already familiar Genetec software interface, operators can remotely display and control layouts from any content source on video walls with easy drag-and-drop operation. They have full control over the video feeds on the video wall, whether they need to display live video camera sequences or play back streams from a video server. In addition to IP content, the plug-in can also manage physical sources like control data, HDMI and local applications such as maps and web pages. All this content can be displayed on the video wall to provide a complete, end-to-end networked solution. "Our long-standing collaboration with Genetec ensures that their customers can expect an easy, seamless and worry-free experience when installing and operating their security systems with VuWall products," said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO of VuWall. "Genetec is a world leader not only in unified security systems, but also in cloud-based solutions, services and analytics to improve operational intelligence. We're looking forward to continuing to support their efforts in all areas with our own advancements in integrated video wall management software." Genetec is a global market leader in unified security software headquartered in Montreal, Canada, only 5 kilometers from VuWall headquarters. Genetec Security Center is a unified security platform that connects security systems, sensors and data in a single intuitive interface. Since 2019, VuWall has built a team of Genetec-certified integration specialists to work with Genetec's own teams to deploy systems in Canada, the U.S., the EMEA region and other areas around the globe. "We hear from our customers that the ease of use, seamless transition and ability to configure and manage their video wall thanks to VuWall's Genetec plug-in has provided considerable value to their operations," said Ilya Naduev, commercial, delivery and program manager, Genetec. "VuWall's ability to adapt quickly to our changing requirements is a key reason that our joint efforts have been so successful as we both continue to add powerful new capabilities that are improving control room operations." More information on VuWall and its full line of solutions is available at www.VuWall.com
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QNAP Updates the QuWAN SD-WAN Network Optimization Solution
QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today released QuWAN version 2.1. In addition to its SD-WAN mesh VPN technology and QuWAN Orchestrator cloud management functions, QuWAN now allows users to easily deploy and manage VPN servers via the cloud, providing users with a simpler and convenient centralized cloud management platform. Users can also manage computers and mobile phones’ VPN connections, greatly optimizing the VPN experiences of mobile users. Through the QuWAN orchestrator, multiple QNAP devices in the SD-WAN network environment can be configured as VPN servers, and their VPN settings can be configured and managed at the same time. Administrators can centrally monitor the connection status of devices in real-time. In addition, the organization ID can be sent directly through the cloud to users’ computers or mobile devices for them to establish VPN connections without requiring IP address settings, thus achieving zero-touch deployment (ZTP, Zero Touch Provisioning). Users will automatically connect to the best server or manually select their connection. The QuWAN Orchestrator provides a friendly quick start guide. Users can follow the step-by-step instructions to activate the VPN server, add VPN users, configure firewall settings, and set up QVPN Client connections.
