ONE 2021 EDUCATION UPDATE - EDITION FEB/MAR 2021 - CompNow
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INTRODUCTION As we kick off 2021 with the new school year, I reflect on the year that was. We saw massive change to the way we lived our lives, now back to what we would call “normality”. I saw schools work hard to adopt new technologies quickly, to assist them with remote learning which I feel has accelerated the use of such tools by years. At CompNow, we would normally have attended or hosted approximately 100 events last year, this dropped to about 10 nationally, so we had to move online to stay engaged with our clients. We implemented our webinar series, that was hugely successful and we will be building on that in 2021 with a heap of great content and speakers coming to our YouTube channel, so make sure you “like and subscribe!”. We finished off 2020 with a couple of big announcements, that CompNow are now a Google Enterprise for Education partner and able to facilitate all the requirements around Brendan Redpath Executive Sales Director obtaining and deploying the products, which is fantastic news. We also have some exciting brendan.redpath@compnow.com.au news around Chromebook, so watch this space! Late last year, CompNow was also elevated by Extreme networks to be 1 of only 2 partners nationally recognised has a Black Diamond partner, which is the highest level partnership they have, which is great recognition of the work our teams have put in to achieve this. Also, even in these times of remote learning, our ZTouch interactive panel amazed us with its success, almost not being able to produce the panels quick enough due to the amount of schools that are implementing them as a key part of the in class experience. It remains the best value product in the interactive panel market. For our schools that use Apple, there was the big change with the introduction of the M1 chip, which created challenges, however our engineering team were well prepared, our BDM’s took a lot of calls from parents and we successfully assisted many schools to transition to the new technology. With the change from Intel, the “speeds and feeds” of the new processor make the M1 a device that all Apple schools should be getting a test device into their school, if not already! The new Surface Pro has also been announced, which will see a performance jump, with Microsoft also considering the move to a ARM processor, so that will be interesting to see when that comes to market. Overall this year, the team is excited about the new technology launches, however, like me, they are looking forward to getting together with our clients and partners in person. I am looking forward to doing a few road trips interstate to catch up with some long time clients and new ones! Hope you all have a great start to the year! Regards, Brendan ABOUT COMPNOW CompNow continues to assist schools & institutions across Australia with their current challenges. Due to the volume of emergency services and health services that CompNow support, we continue to operate as an essential service provider. Open for business CompNow have a number of safeguards in place to reduce Read more about our response here: the risk of disruption to the services we provide. Our main www.compnow.com.au/compnow-covid-19-update focus is on staff & customer welfare and minimising the Call 1300 COMPNOW with any questions. contact staff have with each other, ensuring any impacts on the business are minimal. About CompNow Our Service Desk, Warehouse & Operations teams CompNow is an Australian owned Information Technology continue to operate as per normal, in line with government service provider, established in Melbourne in 1990. We recommendations, and we are confident we’ve taken deliver cost effective, customised procurement, deployment appropriate steps to ensure this remains the case for the & support services for Business, Government & Education. foreseeable future. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au sales@compnow.com.au 3
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COMPNOW YOUTUBE CHANNEL cnow.link/YouTube Grab a coffee and settle in for a CompNow Infochino - we are serving up fresh content on CompNow’s YouTube channel - Informative snippets from our own team as well as customers, suppliers & guests. It’s a delightful menu ready to satisfy any technology addict! cnow.link/IntuneAutopilotWebinar This is a fantastic opportunity to take a guided tour of Microsoft Intune and Autopilot deployments from our Microsoft specialists. Plus we’ll show you how Surface devices for Business and Microsoft 365 address today’s technology challenges, providing the modern solutions our customers are searching for by way of an integrated hardware and software experience. cnow.link/VMwareEduWebinar Discussions with Paul Saltmarsh, Senior ICT Officer at Brisbane Catholic Education, and Gavin Kennedy, Director of Information Services from Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar regarding their use of VMWare’s solutions enabling secure and specific modern management techniques across their varied environments. cnow.link/JamfSchoolWebinar With the new Jamf Protect, Prevent macOS malware, detect from Mac-specific threats, and monitor endpoints for compliance with Jamf Protect. CompNow has a long history with the Jamf platform and has the most implementation of their MDM platforms in Australia. Learn how to best utilise CompNow’s expertise alongside Jamf’s latest product : Jamf Protect. cnow.link/AdobeSignWebinar Jane & Matt - Adobe Senior Solutions Consultants - take us through an excellent case study presentation and demonstration on Adobe Sign and how it can be used other than for forms. cnow.link/ZTouchWebinar Chad & Jackson from CompNow AV Team showcase the ZTouch Interactive Panel. Available in multiple sizes with 5 year onsite warranty. We have a handful of short informative how to videos to take you through ZTouch. cnow.link/BYOD-Demo CompNow National Portals Manager Andrew Gallaher guides us through how BYOD Portals can be tailored to your school to maximise your parent & student engagement. We also have a behind the scenes look at the portal’s ability to report on devices / serials / insurance and more. It’s an excellent tool - provided free of charge to schools using CompNow exclusively for their portal needs. cnow.link/WhyCompNow A little snippet on what makes us tick.... CompNow is an Australian owned IT service provider that delivers cost effective, customised procurement, deployment & support services; backed by a locally based client engagement and service delivery structure. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 5
Enriching today’s digital lifestyle. Griffin Elevator Stand Griffin Elevator Stand conforms to all health and safety standards, making your laptop safer and more comfortable to use all day long - perfect for working from home. Helps to free-up valuable real estate for keyboard and mouse, as well as keeping your laptop cool with 360 degrees of air circulation. *Stand only, Laptop & accessories are for display purposes only. Survivor All-Terrain for iPad 10.2” Full function, no compromises – Survivor All-Terrain surrounds your iPad in protection, but never gets in your iPad’s way. Water-proof speaker ports ensure that the speakers sound great. The screen shield is totally compatible with your iPad’s Touch ID sensor, 3D Touch and even your Apple Pencil. And a fully-redesigned clip-on work stand is included; it’s perfect for positioning your iPad for watching videos or typing. There’s even a built-in holder for your Apple Pencil. New colours available in Navy and Red. Griffin 10W Wireless Charger The sleek design of the Griffin 10W Wireless Charging Pad takes up practically no space while charging any Qi-enabled device. You’ll always be aware of your device’s charging status with the built-in indicator light, and your device will stay in place and free from scratches thanks to the rubberised top surface. Incase Hardshell The Incase Hardshell Case offers lightweight, form-fitting protection and precision cut-outs without sacrificing access to ports, lights and buttons. This durable MacBook cover features sophisticated stylised textured dot design, injection-moulded construction, ventilation and rubberised feet to keep your laptop cool and firmly in place. Available in Black and Clear. Available for MacBook Air & Pro As an Incipio Partner, CompNow can help protect & connect your devices with these products. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
COMPNOW PROTECT & CARE PLAN CompNow provides a competitive option for laptop, tablet & mobile phone* cover tailored to suit your needs. Our insurance offerings range from one to three year terms, or ask us for a bespoke offering. • All brands covered & competitively priced • On-site call out & repairs included • Underwritten by Virginia Surety Company • Flexible rates & excess levels • Provision for increases in replacement cost available Pricing starting from: Tablet $62 Laptop $86 iPhone $85 Contact us for more information. Australia wide coverage. Please view the FSG & PDS on our website. Insurance must be purchased at same time as the device and must be from CompNow. This information is a summary of products / services available and does not cover all aspects of the product. Pricing is for all markets (Education, Government, Business) and is exclusive of GST. Pricing subject to change. *Currently for Apple iPhone only. Does not include cover for accidental loss or theft. Invest in an on-site extended warranty for your new iPad or Mac. CompNow offer our customers the option of on-site extended warranty when purchasing their Apple iPads or computers. Up to 2 years coverage on Apple iPads. Up to 3 years coverage on Apple laptops. Up to 4 years coverage on Apple desktops. • iPad • MacBook • iMac • MacBook Air • Mac Pro • MacBook Pro Pricing starting from: Tablet $35 Laptop $60 Desktop $60 From 1 to 1,000+, talk to us for enterprise level requirements. We will cover the parts, labour & call-out fees required to get your device repaired, subject to the terms & conditions of your CompNow Care Plan. Pricing shown is exclusive of GST. Separate business pricing available. Pricing subject to change. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 7
Education Solutions 360° of inspiration. Get more done with the freedom of x360 versatility. The ultra-slim HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 adapts to all the ways you create, connect, and collaborate—and is highly secure and easily managed within the education environment. Impressive design backed by power & security. The HP ProBook x360 435 G7 with 11th Gen Intel Core processor delivers the power, security, and durability your growing business demands in a versatile 360° design that adapts to the way you work. Modern design for today’s workstyles. With a new compact design and 11th Gen Intel Core processor, the HP ProBook 430 G8 delivers commercial performance, security, and durability to professionals at growing companies who move from desk to meeting room to home. Built for teaching & learning. Empower students to realize their potential with personalized, interactive, cloud-first1 learning on the HP Chromebook x360 11 G3 EE. The flexible, durable HP chassis supports every way students learn; the fast-booting Chrome OS is immediately ready and makes management easy. As an HP Platinum Partner, CompNow can assist you deploying these devices into your institution. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
DEVICE AS A SERVICE Take away the headaches of ownership & management with one monthly payment. Use hardware, software and services with CompNow’s Device as a Service (DaaS) delivery model. DaaS offers predictability, security and accountability for a per-seat, per-month cost certainty. Choose your own Device Flexible Warranty Lenovo ThinkBook 13s On-site Vendor Warranty 13.3” FHD / Intel Core 10th Gen i7 / 8GB RAM / Up to 3 Years 256GB SSD / AMD Radeon 630 2GB GDDR5 Apple MacBook Pro 16” with Touch Bar CompNow 2 Year On-site 2.6 GHz 6-Core 9th Gen i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB Warranty / Vendor Warranty SSD / AMD Radeon Pro 5300M Up to 2 Years Surface Pro 7 Surface Pro Corporate 12.3” PixelSense Display / Intel Core 10th Gen i5 / Extended Hardware Warranty 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD / Intel Iris Plus Graphics Up to 3 Years HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 HP Care Pack On-site Warranty 13.3” FHD Touch / 1.8 GHz Intel Core 8th Gen i7 / up to 5 Years 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Your choice of Your choice of Your choice of SOFTWARE SERVICES FIXED TERM Managed Subscriptions CompNow Managed Services 12 or 24 months » Office 365 E5 » Help Desk Per user / per month (10 users min) » Sophos Cloud Endpoint » Installation » Fixed monthly costs » Other software you require » Patch Management » No extra costs » No end of term surprises Organisations around Australia are shifting to our DaaS offering. Contact us to see how you can also benefit from this solution. Terms & Conditions apply. CompNow Device as a Service is offered to qualifying customers only. Subject to finance approval. Specifications correct at publication. Subject to change. E&OE. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 9
TAKING FORM & FUNCTION TO NEW HEIGHTS THINKPAD X13 YOGA This device gives you the power, privacy, and portability you need without sacrificing features that make user experience that much more enjoyable. Wherever work takes you, the ThinkPad X13 Yoga is the flexible technology you want with you. THINKPAD L13 YOGA A performance powerhouse that rapidly transforms to meet the task at hand, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga combines multiple productivity tools in a single, integrated, and compact device. With a 360-degree folding screen, this laptop can take on the role of tablet, note-taker, or sketchpad at your whim. The integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro allows you to write on the display, promoting the free-flow and quick capture of ideas. As a Lenovo Platinum Partner, CompNow can assist you getting Lenovo devices into your institution. Contact us for more information. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
COMPNOW FINANCE CompNow aims to deliver a seamless finance offering for your organisation. Get control of your technology with the latest equipment, financed in an agreement that will suit you and your institution. From embedded technology rentals, to payment holidays or seasonal structures and an in-depth understanding of the equipment market. • Master Rental Agreements • Device as a Service (DaaS) • Asset Finance • Consumer Finance • Sale & Leaseback Already using a finance vendor? Let CompNow provide you with a no obligation comparative quote. On-going Value Simple End of Term Providing lowest possible rentals to Receive up-to-date information to you. Over 24 or 36 month terms, ensure we manage the return of you pay much less than the invoice your old assets on time and in fair value of the technology and stay working order. ahead of the technology curve. Simplified Billing Sale & Leaseback Enjoy regular predictable payments. Put cash back into your With a CompNow service level institution. Purchases you made agreement incorporated and from CompNow could be sold embedded in the rental, one simple back to us and leased in a simple payment resolves all your IT needs. finance solution. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 11
DATA STORAGE THAT TAKES YOU FROM INSIGHTS TO INNOVATION PowerStore EMC VxRail PowerStores is a uniquely adaptable Dell EMC VxRail HCI offers the performance, infrastructure platform that complements and capacity, and graphics capabilities that are extends your existing investments. Combining the needed to meet the infrastructure requirements advantages of cutting-edge storage hardware with of a small or mid-size enterprise. VxRail HCI the flexibility and simplicity of modern software provides a simple, cost-effective solution that design, PowerStore gives you unprecedented solves virtualization infrastructure challenges freedom to evolve your IT, keeping pace with a and supports a wide range of applications rapidly changing world. and workloads. DATA-CENTRIC INTELLIGENT ADAPTABLE EMPOWER YOUR DESIGN AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE ORGANISATON As a Dell Technologies Platinum Partner, CompNow can help you get these Data Storage products into your organisation. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au The most powerful Windows yet.
CUSTOMISED PROCUREMENT We provide a range of options to simplify new purchases, replacements and roll-outs. • Modern deployment & software packaging for tablets / computers / servers • Asset tagging and reporting • On-site data migration service • Customised online portals for staff BYOD / SYOD • School pre-approved / ratified bundles • Agreed buffer stock & on-site installation • ERP & API integration with your procurement system • E-Waste / computer removal & data destruction Electronic Invoicing Reduced Admin Costs Have our system talk to yours. Reduce your administration costs by Remove manual receiving & input allowing parents / staff / procurement and let an API do that for you. teams to purchase online. Secure Login Protection & Warranties Personalised Secure Login Screen Include installation, extended with your branding and pre- warranty and insurance options with approved devices. your hardware purchases. Training Open 24 / 7 Have training for new staff when Have a self-service portal deploying their technology or available to you 24 hours a day, during induction. 7 days a week. New Ideas? We work with many schools to improve their procurement processes. From programming through to delivery services. Talk to us about your pain points. Contact us today to discuss all of your procurement requirements, large or small. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 13
Introducing the new Acer SPIN notebooks The new ultra-slim Spin 5 with its thin & light design is packed with all the best features yet! With the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core processor, Intel® Iris® Spin 5 Xe graphics, Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity, up to 15 hours battery life and fast Wi-Fi 6, this notebook will ensure you can work and stay connected all day long. With a bright 13.5” 2K IPS touch screen display with a narrow 80% screen-to- body ration bezel design, you won’t want to put this amazing device down! Antimicrobial Solution BPR & EPA-compliant silver-ion antimicrobial agent in the coating on the surface of keyboard, fingerprint reader, palm rest is proven to show a consistent microbial reduction rate against a broad range of bacteria under the JIS Z 2801 & ISO 22196 test protocol. The touchpad is also covered with Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass. With a stunning 14” FHD IPS touch screen, rechargeable fast charge garageable pen and fast Wi-Fi 6, you’ll have everything you need at Spin 3 your fingertips! The new sleek, Spin 3 has the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core processor, Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity & up to 12 hours battery life for all day classroom endurance. As an Acer Partner, CompNow can help you stay connected & engaged with these all new powerful & flexible devices. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au The most powerful Windows yet.
DEPLOYMENT SERVICES & ROLL-OUTS Gain a true zero-touch experience with your bulk device deployments & roll-outs. Our deployments team ensures your device roll-out is a smooth process, from working with you to understand your specific configurations & requirements, to data migration between devices, all the way through to delivery. We also offer Managed Service Agreements to assist you in cost and device management. Below are just some of the services we provide, and we are happy to discuss any others required. SOE & Thin Imaging Test & Tag Setting up each device to the exact Making sure electrical equipment is up to requirements of your school, including the AS/NZS standard, before delivering your operating system, standard configurations devices. We can also test & tag equipment & common applications. that is already in use. Asset Tagging Serial Number Reporting Labelling each device with an asset tag Customised reporting on end user devices, & barcode, and logging this in to your allowing easier tracking of use & who each asset database. device is assigned to. Data Migration Screen Protector Application Handling the migration of data between Applying screen protectors and cases devices, simplifying the roll-out process, on bulk devices prior to dispatch to your particularly for device upgrades. school, for day one protection. Local Warehousing Packaging Disposal We can keep a large range of devices We can arrange for pick up and disposal in our local warehouses, for easier & of all packaging & rubbish after delivery of fast deployments. your devices. Lifecycle Management Data Destruction Maintaining visibility over your supply Ensuring data security when devices are chain to assist in upgrading & disposing retired, with data wiping and restoration to of IT infrastructure, devices, printers and factory settings, as well as providing data other assets when necessary. destruction certificates. We can also customise this process, specific to your requirements. Speak to us about how we can assist you with your device roll-out. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 15
Protect your school with educated security solutions. The goal of any school is to cultivate a safe, welcoming environment that encourages information sharing and student learning. This is made possible through proper security design and system implementation. Protect your school by leveraging reliable, scalable IP-based surveillance and audio technology from Axis Communications. With sharp images, intelligent analytics, remote monitoring and more at your fingertips, you can better: > Ensure staff and student safety > Deter violence and theft > Minimize vandalism and costly repairs > Easily investigate incidents and identify suspects Protect your school with intelligent security solutions. Visit www.axis.com/education For more information about Axis end-to-end solutions, contact CompNow - sales@compnow.com.au or 1300 COMPNOW
MANAGED SERVICES Simplify your technology management with CompNow. We offer fully managed solutions, specifically designed to help your school maximise the operational efficiencies your infrastructure can deliver – all wrapped up in a Managed Service Agreement. Our solutions can range from on-site level 1 helpdesk support to full coverage of your support requirements and infrastructure. You can select coverage from 1 week to 3 years depending on your specific needs. On-site Support Remote Support Custom designed support configured the Take advantage of our remote service way you desire. Ranging from 1 day per desk, with teams in Adelaide, Brisbane, month, to multiple people full time. Melbourne and Sydney. Hybrid Support Short Term Placements Receive on-site presence as well as Cost effective on-site support in times remote support in times of high load, in when your IT staff have extended leave, our hybrid solution. ranging from 1 week to 1 year. Config & Install MDM & Cloud Assistance with new implementations Migration & management of your MDM & and upgrades of Servers, switching, Wi-Fi, cloud requirements, with competencies in backup and storage projects. AirWatch, Jamf, SCCM & Azure. Heavy Lifting SaaS & Internet Assistance in dealing with dedicated From managed cloud backup, mail ongoing skills that may fall outside of the filtering & anti-virus solutions, as well as expertise of your team. managed internet and WAN services. Just some of our technical certifications • Acronis • Avid • Epson • Nimble • Samsung • Adobe • Jamf Software • Extreme Networks • Palo Alto • Sophos • Airwatch • Cisco & Meraki • HP • Poly • TriplePlay • Apple • Crestron • HPE • Quantum • Veeam • Aruba • Dell • Microsoft • Riverbed • VMware Find peace of mind from CompNow’s ongoing management of your environment. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 17
Power to take learning further. The thinnest and lightest Mac notebook now comes with the Apple M1 chip, so students can pursue their passions with a giant leap in performance. Featuring a blazing-fast 8-core CPU and up to 8-core GPU, to tackle any project. A 16-core Neural Engine, to accelerate machine learning tasks like voice recognition and image processing. Built-in apps for productivity and creativity. All with a silent, fanless design and up to 18 hours of battery life. MacBook Air. For learning anything, anywhere. Finance. Deploy. Manage. Protect. As an Apple Solution Expert in Education, CompNow are ready to help get MacBook Air into your school. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au
APPLE SCHOOL MANAGER Everything you need to use Apple in your school. Apple School Manager is a service that lets you buy content, configure Automated Device Enrolment in your mobile device management (MDM) solution and create accounts for your students & staff. Apple School Manager is one central place for admins to create Apple IDs, build courses and access everything you need to deploy iPad in your school. All from the web browser on your Mac or PC. Fast Setup A built-in setup assistant provides step-by-step instructions to create Managed Apple IDs, enrol IT administrators, purchase content, manage device enrolment & more. Manage MDM Enrolment Quickly find devices your school has purchased through Apple or CompNow. You can also oversee MDM server information, configure enrolment settings & streamline device setup. Course Delivery Now it’s even simpler for teachers to create and deliver lessons with iTunes U. Schools can train their staff members with the iTunes U Course Manager, then use Managed Apple IDs to connect teachers and students. Buy & Distribute It’s easy to make volume purchases of Apps and Books. Your education discount is automatically applied to the Apps you buy. And you can distribute or remove materials to students or staff with a few keystrokes. Account Creation Apple School Manager lets you securely access all of your school’s key enrolment information. By connecting to your Student Information System, you can set up IT managers, create accounts, and locate students, staff & classes, including federation with Azure AD. We offer on-site or remote training to assist schools with their Apple School Manager setup. Contact us for more information. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 19
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ZERO TOUCH APPLE DEPLOYMENT CompNow are the first Australian Apple reseller to offer Automated Device Enrolment using Apple School Manager directly. Combining your Device Management software (MDM), your Volume Purchasing (Apps & Books), and purchasing your hardware directly through CompNow, The ASM difference you can now enjoy true zero-touch configuration of your devices – both iOS and macOS. • Automated Mobile Device Management (MDM) enrolment CompNow have an extensive history of helping • Lockable MDM enrolment customers with 1:1 Programs and Mobile Device • Supervision Over the Air (OTA) Management solutions. We can assist you bringing these together using Apple School Manager with your • Customised Setup Assistant when initially choice of MDM. turning on your iPad / Mac Already have an iOS / macOS deployment or can’t see how Apple School Manager can work for you? Contact us for a free, no obligation consultation. Automated MDM Enrolment Over the Air (OTA) Supervision • Zero touch configuration for IT • Without Automated Device Enrolment the • Immediate configuration when activated only solution available is via tethering to • Require users to automatically enrol in Apple Configurator your MDM • OTA Enabled during setup • MDM profile is locked to the device • Setup wirelessly via Automated • Automatic re-enrolment if device is reset Device Enrolment • Supervision provides greater centralised control of an iPad including: Customised Setup Assistant » Restricting access to iMessage • Simple setup right out of the box » Configuring a global proxy • Enable users to set themselves up » Allow or prevent users from deleting apps • Skip screens to streamline the process including: » Allow or disable access to AirDrop » Passcode, Location » Silently install & remove apps » Restore from backup • Managed Apple IDs » Apple ID, Terms of Service » Siri, Sending diagnostics Talk to the experts at CompNow to start using Apple School Manager today. Our participating Automated Device Enrolment ID number is : 6280D50 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 21
EDUCATION REIMAGINED INDEPENDENTLY DROP & COMPRESSION TESTED LAPTOP AND TABLET CASES. Reduce down-time and alleviate the hassle of repairing or replacing devices with Targus. Built with a focus on the priority of students and teacher’s productivity, well-being and most of all, their safety. T.A.N.C.™ CONTEGO™ ARMOURED ARMOURED SLIPCASE NOTEBOOK CASE Top-level protection without Superior protection with 5 the weight. shock absorbing layers. WORK-IN RUGGED CASE Super-slim and minimal, this case is specifically designed for Chromebooks™ with elastic corners to hold devices in place. PRO-TEK™ CASE SAFEPORT® Wrap your devices in a strong, RUGGED CASE military grade drop protection Protect from harsh environmental conditions, tablet case. sudden drops, and accidental slips. Targus also offers a wide range of power and connectivity accessories for students and teachers. As a Targus Partner, CompNow can assist you protecting and connecting your devices in your school. Contact us for more information and pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT School Leadership Planning through to Professional Development incursions for teachers. Whether you are deploying iPads or Surfaces in a school environment, implementing technology in the curriculum, or coming up to speed with the latest best practice for your institution, we offer an array of options which can be tailored to serve your needs. Professional Learning & Development Our professional learning consultation team endeavour to create conversations with school leaders, teachers & technicians around ‘why’ technology in education is critical to the success of fully integrating ICT in learning & teaching. Certified Training As technology is continually expanding, it’s always good to keep your skills up-to-date. CompNow offers industry standard certifications that are recognised worldwide and can give you an edge in your industry. Microsoft Teams Teams is a digital hub incorporating Microsoft services to be a collaborative communication tool bringing conversations, meetings, content and apps together in one place. Staff can create Teams as they require with the full support of SharePoint file sharing behind them. Minecraft Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) provides an opportunity to empower teachers to design learning activities, utilising the uniquely engaging and motivating tools of the Minecraft Pocket Edition, but within a safe and supervised virtual world in the classroom. 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) 21CLD is a pedagogically focused professional development program with tools & frameworks to best support and promote 21st century learning and teaching, in 6 different learning dimensions (including digital technologies.) It is ‘platform and device agnostic.’ Contact our training team to learn more about how to implement these programs into your school at training@compnow.com.au 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 23
COMPNOW NEWS Microsoft recently announced the winners and finalists of the 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. The awards recognise Microsoft partners demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. CompNow are proud to have taken out the Microsoft Surface – Global Modern Solutions Partner of the Year Award. Our National Portal Manager Andrew in action, Our WA Team Laura, Cat & Mark with some of our guests having a presenting the CompNow BYOD Webinar, watch it great night at the Fremantle Dockers DOIG Medal Night. back on our YouTube channel. Metta & Harold from our Queensland Team hosted some of our Madi from our Queensland team with our customers Cairns customers at the Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions game. at the Moet & Chandon Derby Day at Doomben Racecourse. Our NSW Team are excited about our new Lenovo & CompNow Jackets. Cooper Wearne and ? ? try them out. 24 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au
Our Queensland Team Madi, Jon, Aaron & Harold had an eventful few days at the SBMAQ Conference, held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. This year , titled “A World of Opportunities” SBMAQ invited attendees to view innovative and leading edge products and services in Educational Leadership. Our South Australia Team Ryan, Emma & Carlo at ASBA SA & NT CompNow are very excited to announce we have reached event in Adelaide. the highest level of technical accreditation - BLACK DIAMOND Specialised Partner with Extreme Networks! The Docker’s FIRST home match for the season! And we were lucky Jackson from our AV Team talking about some of the enough to be a part of this with some of our customers at Optus amazing features of the ZTouch, check the videos out Stadium - taking on West Coast Eagles. on out YouTube channel. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 25
FOUR KEY TIPS FROM OUR INCIDENT RESPONSE EXPERTS Responding to a critical cyber incident can be an incredibly stressful and intense time. While nothing can fully alleviate the pressure of dealing with an attack, understanding these key tips from incident response experts will help give your team advantages when defending your organisation. DON’T DECLARE 1 REACT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE 2 “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” TOO SOON There are a few reasons why teams may take too long to Successfully removing malware and clearing an alert doesn’t react. The most common is that they don’t understand the mean the attacker has been ejected from the environment. severity of the situation they find themselves in, and that Our Incident response teams ensure they address the lack of awareness leads to a lack of urgency. When an root cause of the original incident, and having remediated organization is under attack, every second matters. thousands of attacks. 3 COMPLETE VISIBILITY IS CRUCIAL 4 IT’S OK TO ASK FOR HELP While navigating an attack, nothing makes defending an No organization wants to deal with breach attempts. organisation more difficult than flying blind. It’s important to However, there’s no substitute for experience when comes to have access to the right high-quality data, which makes it responding to incidents. This means that the IT and security possible to accurately identify potential indicators of attack teams often tasked with high-pressure incident response are and determine root cause. thrown into situations that they simply don’t have the skills to deal with . HOW SOPHOS CAN HELP? TRIAGE, CONTAIN, AND NEUTRALIZE ACTIVE THREATS Sophos Managed Threat Response Sophos Rapid Sophos Intercept X (MTR) provides 24/7 threat hunting, Response service Advanced with EDR detection, and response FIND OUT HOW: compnow.com.au/sophos As a Sophos Platinum Partner, CompNow can help give your team advantages when defending your organisation... Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
MEETING SOLUTIONS WITH MICROSOFT Work remotely without feeling remote. Microsoft Teams is the digital hub that incorporates Microsoft services to be the collaborative communication tool of the 21st century, bringing conversations, meetings, content, and apps together in one place. Invite everyone you work with to chat, meet, call, and collaborate all in one place, no matter where you are. Chat Meet Share your opinion, and your personality. Instantly go from group chat to video Send gifs, stickers, and emojis in a group conference with the push of a button. Teams chat or in one-to-one messages. of 10 or 10,000 can meet in one place, no matter how many places they’re in. Call Collaborate Never yell “who just joined?!” ever again. Never do that frantic, searching-for-files Use Teams calling, Phone System, Calling thing ever again. In Teams you can access, Plan, or Direct Routing to take the stress share, and edit Word docs, PowerPoint, out of conference calls. and Excel files in real time. CompNow Teams Training CompNow’s Microsoft certified training team are delivering best practice sessions and more for institutions who are rapidly deploying Microsoft Teams across their organisation. Contact training@compnow.com.au for more information. CompNow can design, deploy and support a Microsoft Teams room solution for your institution. To simplify the collaboration & meetings in your school, contact us today. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 27
CASE STUDY: SOUTH REGIONAL TAFE WA Time saving, effective collaboration at South Regional TAFE WA The remit of South Regional TAFE WA’s new CIO was to introduce technologies that would streamline the workplace for its staff and bring the organisation’s ICT environment into line with current industry standards. Part of that modernisation was an audio visual and conferencing platform to connect all 12 campuses. The 700 staff of South Regional TAFE WA provide high- Swain Kirk, Chief Information Officer at South Regional quality vocational training, apprenticeships, traineeships TAFE WA, says: “In my previous role at James Cook and short courses to 10,000 students each year. The TAFE’s University, I’d introduced Zoom across the board and saw 12 campuses in the south west of the State, including Bunbury, it working so well. I understood its potential to transform Albany and Esperance, serve an area the size of Victoria. my new environment.” THE CHALLENGE Having decided on Zoom, “we went to market to find a competent partner that could deliver our requirements in In an era when collaboration is the by-word, South all 12 campuses. CompNow came out on top, from three Regional TAFE WA (SR TAFE) was severely hampered by bids,” he says. its limited video conferencing capacity. Its existing, ageing infrastructure was difficult to use, and had connectivity THE SOLUTION issues, with the only service a direct Cisco link between Albany and Bunbury. CompNow integrated the Zoom Room package of dedicated PC, audio, video and controller components, The new solution was to create enhanced teaching, and touchscreen display units. While there is a core offering, meeting and collaborative work areas. It needed to SR TAFE could opt for small, medium or large Logitech provide flexibility in access to technology and room peripheral set ups depending on use and room requirements. setup so that spaces were not locked into a single use. continued >> 28 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au
Get Your Head in the Cloud with the world’s fastest growing cloud networking company Manage your wired and wireless network in the cloud, unlock the potential of ML and AI Lessons learned from the global COVID-19 crisis underscore the importance of a school’s ICT network as foundational to enabling students to be successful learners in a rapidly changing world dominated by online, digital technology. Cloud network management is a simple, secure way to deploy, manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and analyse your school’s network. Talk to Black Diamond Partner CompNow for your free demonstration today. Extreme Networks is: ExtremeCloud IQ is the industry’s first end-to-end cloud management platform that leverages machine • A Leader in the Latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired & Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure learning and artificial intelligence to provide insights, visibility, control, and automation across • Named Fastest growing vendor in the Latest your entire network. Omdia Cloud Managed Networking Report Contact CompNow, Black Diamond partner to book a spot on a test flight and receive a free AP 305C to evaluate For more information on how Extreme Networks enables you to deliver customer-centric, end-to-end enterprise networking solutions to complex organisation challenges, contact Black Diamond Partner CompNow. 1300 COMPNOW I sales@compnow.com.au
COMPNOW SECURITY EDGE Protect your company IP and remote workers with CompNow Security Edge. Hackers around the world are mobilising to intercept data, given the global shift to remote working. You may have a VPN connection, but what other steps have been taken to protect your company’s data from cyber criminals? • Are your employees working from home on an unsecured Wi-Fi network? • What protection do they have when working on a public or personal Wi-Fi hotspot? • Are other devices on that network making it vulnerable to attack? • Can you prevent network sniffing on remote networks making your corporate devices & data exposed? CompNow can assist by overlaying secure remote monitoring and management, and threat interception. Simple Setup Automated Subscription 24x7 Threat Response Help Ticketing Seamless Integration Online Reporting Call to find out how you can add CompNow Security Edge to your defenses. Managed Threat Remote Powered by: Response Monitoring 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 31
Zoom Phone transforms your legacy voice-first service to a video-first unified communications platform Designed to be just as easy to adopt and accessible as the rest of the Zoom experience, Zoom Phone has simplicity at its core. The end user experience is a single pane of glass, where users can seamlessly transition from a phone call to a meeting, without any disruptions or delays. One unified app for phone, video meetings & chat Staff, whether in an office or on the road, can make or receive calls from a single business number, giving your school’s communications a consistent and professional appearance. When staff members leave the school, they can still place and receive photocalls via the Zoom mobile app. Ready to learn more? Contact CompNow to schedule a demo and learn how Zoom Phone can benefit your school. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
CREATING VIDEO COLLABORATION SPACES Small Bundle CompNow AV Rooms are optimised for every room size, including home offices. It is easier than ever to scale video to every room utilising Zoom or Teams. From all-in-one kits to customised AV systems. Medium Bundle Bundles & Pricing Logitech’s pre-configured systems include everything you need for video meetings. Large Bundle • Mini PC • PC mount with cable retention • Logitech conferencecam with • Logitech Tap touch controller RightSense™ S Small Logitech Room M Medium Logitech Room L Large Logitech Room BUNDLE PER MONTH BUNDLE PER MONTH BUNDLE PER MONTH $4,774 ex $129 ex $6,938 ex $187 ex $7,849 ex $211 ex Bundles & Pricing Every 4k ZTouch Interactive Display comes with 5 year on-site warranty and 65” no ongoing licensing fees. Included: • ZTouch Interactive Display • AV Installation cable & fixings • Small form factor OPS PC • Installation & commissioning • Logitech Meetup Conference Camera • Delivery to Metro areas • Logitech Meetup TV Mount 65 ” 65” ZTouch Interactive Display 75 ” 75” ZTouch Interactive Display 86 ” 86” ZTouch Interactive Display BUNDLE PER MONTH BUNDLE PER MONTH BUNDLE PER MONTH $7,600 ex $223 ex $8,700 ex $255 ex $10,400 ex $305 ex Flex M-Series Bundles – Call for Pricing Crestron Flex is designed to be simple. One solution, one consistent Flex experience, one-touch simplicity & one connection. Engineered to deliver C-Series Integrator flawless video, crystal clear audio and instant sharing. Flex B-Series Kit M-Series for Tabletop is suitable for smaller rooms B-Series is suitable for medium rooms as a front of the room setup C-Series Integrator Kit is suitable for expanding systems to suit a larger room Our Audio Visual team are experts in AV solutions and ready to assist you. Terms and Conditions apply. Per month pricing based on 36 months finance to approved customers. Pricing listed is excluding GST. Pricing subject to change. Delivery to Metropolitan areas only, defined as up to 25km from Adelaide / Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney CBD. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 33
INTERACTIVE PANELS FOR EDUCATION Touchscreen technology is quickly becoming a cornerstone of collaborative classroom practices. Our new ZTouch range has been specifically designed & engineered with education in mind. We have included key education based functionality in a very simple and customisable G ST interface. There are no on-going licensing costs, ex 5 year on-site warranty and we have sizes from 9 , 89 65” all the way up to 86”. $2 M O Compatible with FR Screen Mirroring Integrate & Install Natural Writing Control content shared with the The ZTouch is designed to integrate With superior integrated technology, ZTouch, from up to 50 connected directly with your existing system and the ZTouch provides a natural writing devices, allowing 4 screens to current software. Gain a true return on experience with no lag. Pinch & pull display at once. Share images, investment, with services from remote to zoom, erase with your palm and video or audio to collaborate easier, management tools, increased security switch seamlessly between finger, pen increasing participation. & network options. & dual touch functionality. Local Expert No Software Comprehensive Powered by Energy Integrated Team Subscription Fees Warranty Android Efficient Speakers Fully 4K High No Shadow Flexible Workflow High Precision HDMI, VGA, Customisable Resolution & Anti-glare with OPS Slot 15-Point Touch RS232 & USB CompNow can assist you getting these ZTouch collaboration panels into your classroom. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
AUDIO VISUAL & COLLABORATION Enhancing learning & teaching through technology. With the increase of active learning and flipped classrooms, the role of technology is changing greatly. Essential to effective learning spaces is a strategy for content sharing and collaboration between students and educators. Connected students in BYOD programs now make up an integral part of the interactive learning experience. CompNow will work with your school to design, implement and manage an integrated technology solution that is aligned with your pedagogy and learning environments. Classroom & lecture theatre Digital signage & room scheduling audio visual technology Interactive displays & System design, consultation wireless collaboration & implementation Video & voice conferencing Technology as a Service & and collaboration Ecosystem Training / Adoption plans ZPanel 98” 4K Android Display NE CompNow are excited to launch our new ZPanel. A W 98” non-interactive display that is ideal for smaller video wall applications and larger classrooms. With 4K resolution, anti-glare glass, multiple connectivity ports and energy efficiency, plus our standard 5 year on-site warranty, this panel will be a great addition to your institution, for the low price point of just $14,000ex GST. Contact us today to start the conversation around Audio Visual & Collaboration solutions in your institution. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 35
Introducing the Surface Pro 7+, more powerful than ever. Transform classroom time with Surface Laptop Go: Our lightest Surface Laptop Surface devices, Windows 10, and Microsoft 365 Surface Pro X: work together to provide schools with more Our thinnest Surface Laptop with blazing engaging, rewarding, and highly secure digital fast connectivity classroom experiences. Created in tandem with the software that powers it, the Microsoft Surface portfolio of devices enables everyone to learn, work and teach from wherever, whenever using the tools and form factor that makes the most sense to them. Surface Laptop 3: Slim & stylish with all-day bettery life Pro 7+ | Pro X | Laptop 3 | Laptop Go See page 37 for our special Surface + Training offer. As a Microsoft Surface Education Reseller, CompNow can assist your school with all things Surface, including Microsoft Office & Windows solutions. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
SURFACE + TEAMS : FREE TRAINING AND/OR SUPPORT Already have a fleet of Buying a fleet of Surface Surface devices? devices? Get up to 80 hours of free Get up to 80 hours of free CompNow CompNow Training. Training AND Technical Support. For every 50 Microsoft Surface devices For every 50 Microsoft Surface devices you purchase you own, that were purchased through through CompNow, we are offering you 8 hours of CompNow, we are offering you 8 hours of free training, as well as 8 hours of technical support, free training, to ensure your teams are well to ensure your teams are well equipped to get the equipped to get the most out of your fleet. most out of your fleet. This offer is valid up to 500 This offer is valid up to 500 Surface devices. Surface devices. For example: If you buy 50 Surface devices, you will Scaling up to 500 Surface devices, you will receive 8 hours of training & 8 hours of receive 80 hours of training & 80 hours of technical support FREE. technical support FREE. CompNow Training CompNow Technical Support As a Microsoft in Education Global Training Our technical teams are constantly growing Partner and Microsoft Innovative Educator in their knowledge of best practice systems, Training Centre, we offer a range of sessions completing certifications to keep up to that cover Microsoft products and how to date. Our solutions range from on-site level best implement them. Microsoft training can 1 helpdesk support to full coverage of your be delivered online. support requirements and infrastructure. To take advantage of this free training & support offer, contact CompNow today on 1300 COMPNOW or sales@compnow.com.au Terms & Conditions apply. Subject to proof of purchase. Subject to availability and offer expiry. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 37
Future-ready technology with VMware & CompNow Deliver an Intuitive Digital Workspace Without Compromising Security With an intelligent & automated platform that enables the personalised, intuitive experience that employees expect - VMware makes it easy to successfully deliver on a secure digital workspace strategy & drive digital transformation. Build business resilience into the core of your organisation with solutions for a future-ready workforce, future-ready apps, & future-ready infrastructure. Workspace ONE Workspace ONE Unified Intelligence-driven digital Endpoint Management workspace platform that Multi-platform endpoint management, delivers and manages any app management, and more, powered app on any device. by AirWatch technology. Horizon Horizon Remote Help Leading platform Cloud Remote customer for managing support, enabling Flexible cloud virtual desktops organisations to platform for (VDI), apps, and assist customers hosting virtual with device tasks or online services. desktops & apps. issues in real time. As partners with VMware, CompNow have engineers & technicians ready to assist you in your technology journey. Talk to our expert VMware team about your requirements. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
SCHOOL DATA SYNC Simplify class management in Office 365. School Data Sync reads rosters from your Student Information System (SIS) and creates classes and groups for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneNote Class Notebooks, Intune for Education, and SSO integration for many other third party applications. Save time with automated class management in Office 365, so your teachers can focus on doing what they do best: Teaching. School Data Sync, from Microsoft, is a free service in Office 365 Education. It takes data about students, teachers, class rosters and more, from the schools Student Information System, and uses that data to create and license users in Azure Active Directory and Office 365, create classes in Microsoft Teams, complete with teachers & students, and more. Automate moving students in and out Dynamic application delivery via Intune of classes in Teams for Education Automate archiving of classes at the Free one-on-one support to deploy end of each term / year School Data Sync Contact CompNow to discuss your requirements and implement School Data Sync into your institution. 1300 COMPNOW sales@compnow.com.au 39
Creating a Cyber Aware Culture Your employees & students are your last line of defence. Are they ready? of Australian of Australian of Australian 29% 35% 38% employees have employees employees not received opened an didn’t report a specific work- email even suspicious from-home though it looking email cybersecurity looked to IT training suspicious Dramatically reduce cyber security risks due to human error with security awareness training that works. As a Mimecast Partner, CompNow can assist you with Cyber Security Awareness Training. Contact us for more information & pricing. 1300 COMPNOW | sales@compnow.com.au
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