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The System x3550 server is designed to deliver the highest performance per watt with four processor cores and ultra dense memory, advanced application performance with new chip architecture, and optimized power management with new integrated tools. This highly manageable, ultra thin, 1U high, rack-optimized server features ultimate application density for power managed datacenters.

The XL2550U XGA Projector is a very versatile projector that is ideal for many types of projector needs. With its ultra bright 4000 lumen rating, it is very capable of engaging your audience attention even in environments with ambient lighting. Additionally it also includes support for an optional short, long and tele-zoom lenses to give the flexibility to project in any just about any room configuration.

The HP ProLiant ML310 G3 Storage Server is an entry-level tower-based networked attached storage (NAS) solution that is both rapid to deploy and easy to use, providing networked storage and support for multi-protocol file sharing and print serving which is ideal for a small workgroup, small business or a remote office.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is the highest capacity, fastest performance half-height tape drive in the StorageWorks family based on HP's third generation LTO technology. The Ultrium 920 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 800GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 432GB per hour, two and a half times faster than the previous generation Ultrium 448 tape drive. The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all second-generation Ultrium media and offers further investment protection through its backward-read compatibility with first-generation Ultrium media.

The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive supports the industry's most comprehensive list of compatible hardware and software platforms, including support for both HP and non-HP servers and workstations. The Ultrium 920 is the ideal choice for mid-range servers with enterprise-class data protection needs.

With the D700 there's no compromise between price and capabilities, with a comprehensive array of cutting-edge technologies and features.

So no matter what, when or where you're shooting, in low light or high contrast conditions, the D700 is tailor-made to help you get the shots you want, every time.

Highlights of the Nikon D700 SLR inc 14-24mm Lens

• FX-format 12.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• Wide sensitivity range
• High-speed performance
• EXPEED image processing
• AF-system with high-density 51-point AF
• Scene recognition system
• DX cropping mode
• Built-in flash with commander function
• 95% coverage viewfinder
• High-definition 3-inch LCD monitors
• Image sensor cleaning
• Self-diagnostic shutter

The single-port Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Network Module (part number NM-1GE) provides Gigabit Ethernet optical and copper connectivity for access routers. The module is supported by the Cisco 2691, Cisco 3660, Cisco 3725, and Cisco 3745 series routers. This network module has one gigabit interface converter (GBIC) slot to carry any standard copper or optical Cisco. The flexibility to use different GBICs allows for making a choice depending on various factors, such as distance, cost, existing infrastructure, future expansion plans, and requirements.

The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Network Module enables branch offices to cost-effectively utilize high-speed uplinks in a variety of environments. The enhanced performance allows customers to enable new applications and services as well as providing greater capacity for existing inter-VLAN routing and bridging capabilities. Additionally, branch offices will now have the opportunity to connect to metropolitan-area networks (MANs). Cisco IOS Software provides enhanced capabilities such as quality of service (QoS), network-based application recognition (NBAR), IP Security (IPSec), and Layer 3 virtual private networks (VPNs).

HP's IP Console Switch with Virtual Media is a key component in managing the heterogeneous data center and along with the IP Viewer software allows remote access to multiple servers running various operating systems. Virtual Media capability allows a drive or ISO image to be remotely mapped to an attached server in the data center or a remote office for software installations and upgrades. An intuitive On-Screen Display (OSD) provides menus for configuration, virtual media, display, and even security and upgrades from the local console.

In cascaded environments the HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media can allow an administrator to manage up to 4096 servers across three tiers from a single console. When tiered with additional HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media application installations and upgrades can be pushed through to any server on any of the three tiers from a single console.

The HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media is backwards compatible with all HP Cat5 based Server Console Switches and interface adapters that do not support virtual media.

Utilizing Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) technology, Sony brings to market a new line of OEM tape libraries, setting new standards for reliability, capacity, and performance in today's demanding storage environments.

Sony AIT libraries utilize the latest in AIT tape drive technology for a combination of high performance and reliability

With up to 16 cartridge storage capacity and configurations with 1 or 2 drives, the Sony AIT tape libraries offer scalable storage solutions.

A compact form factor, 2U height, offering both desktop and rack mount configurations, and lower power consumption make or easy integration into most storage environments.

Sony AIT tape libraries incorporate Memory-In-Cassette (MIC) technology to enhance data access speed, creating a perfect solution for either archiving or near line storage.

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for today's designer. Express yourself in exciting new ways and deliver rich creative experiences across print, web, and mobile media.

Create rich, compelling content and achieve results you never thought possible. Run with your ideas using new animation, video, and 3D design tools within a comprehensive, integrated design environment.

Deliver your ideas efficiently to more audiences in more places. New, simpler ways of working let you do more in less time, use existing skills to try new creative possibilities, and deliver high-quality cross-media campaigns.

Highlights of the Adobe Design Premium CS4 Win

• Explore new creative territory
• Take advantage of simplified workflows
• Collaborate near and far

Ultra reliable, high speed, high volume printing. This durable, counter top, flatbed, 24 pin dot matrix printer is ideal for high volume requirements, producing crisp clear output every time. The Epson DLQ-3500 is exceptionally economical to run and is ultra reliable across all stationery types.

The ergonomic design offers three-way paper handling - front, rear and top, and the straight, flat paper path is perfect for multi-part stationery. It's even capable of handling paper of varying thicknesses, as well as overlapping and forms with labels. Features automatic platen gap adjustment for optimised print quality and optimised paper feeding - ideal for those who regularly alternate between different paper types.

An optional sheet alignment unit automatically straightens single and multipart cut sheet paper before printing - for less user intervention, speedier paper loading and accurate print alignment on forms. Supplied with both black and colour fabric ribbons for enhanced functionality.

Highlights of the Epson DLQ-3500

• Wide carriage 24-pin flat-bed printer
• Very fast print speed of up to 550cps (10cpi)
• Prints up to 8-part forms (1 original + 7 copies)
• Push button paper source selection
• Automatic paper thickness adjustment
• Parallel and USB interfaces
• Color printing

AXIS 214 PTZ Network Camera is a high performance camera for professional surveillance and remote monitoring. It combines a high quality color camera with the flexibility of remote pan/tilt/zoom operations. The 18x optical motorized lens with auto focus allows the user to zoom in on a small or distant object with exceptional clarity.

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series offers nonblocking Layer2/3/4 switching with integrated resiliency, further enhancing control of converged networks. Converged voice/video/data networks with high availability enable business resiliency for enterprise and metropolitan (metro) Ethernet customers deploying Internet-based business applications.

Integrated resiliency enhancements offered in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series include integrated inline power for IP telephony, software-based fault tolerance, and 1 + 1 power supply redundancy. Integrated resiliency in both hardware and software minimizes network downtime, ensuring workforce productivity, profitability, and customer success. As a key component of Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data), the Cisco Catalyst 4500 extends control to the network edge with intelligent network services, including sophisticated quality of service (QoS), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. Offering compatibility with Cisco Catalyst 4000 Family line cards and supervisor engines, the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series enables an extended window of deployment for the Cisco Catalyst 4000 Family in converged networks. This reduces the cost of ownership by minimizing recurring operational expenses, thus improving return on investment (ROI).

Feature rich Installation Network Projector specifically designed without a lens for applications that require special lens types. Three alternative lenses are available as options, which enable the VPL-FX52L to be installed in a wide range of applications - from long distance projection in large auditoriums to short distance rear projection applications.

Highlights of the Sony FX52L LCD XGA 6000 ANSI

• Outstanding brightness of 6000 ANSI lumens
• 3LCD projection system
• Elegant design
• High quality and performance
• Installation flexibility
• Network capability
• Multi-function remote commander unit
• Digital zoom and freeze functions
• Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
• Password-authorization protection
• Multi-language OSD

With this TV you can now enjoy the benefits of digital TV, Electronic Program Guide and digital quality content. At the same time, you can also watch superb pictures with Pixel Plus clarity and details.

Highlights of the Philips 42" LCD TV

• Compact and slim design that fits in every room
• HD ready for the highest quality display of HDTV signals
• 3D combfilter separates colours for a razor-sharp image
• Integrated Digital Tuner for DVB-T reception
• 2 HDMI inputs for full digital HD connection in one cable
• Incredible Surround for enhanced audio enjoyment
• Full HD LCD display, 1920x1080p
• 1000 page Hypertext for instant fast access to teletext
• Pixel Plus HD for better details, depth and clarity

Combining concentrated 1U compute power, integrated Lights-Out management, and essential fault tolerance, the DL360 is optimized for space-constrained installations. Dual-core or Quad-core Xeon processors, DDR2 Fully Buffered DIMMs, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and PCI Express technology provide a high performance system ideal for the full range of scale out applications. What's more, the DL360 G5 steps up the fault tolerant in an ultra dense platform with redundant power, redundant fans, mirrored memory or online spare memory, embedded RAID capability, and full-featured remote Lights-Out management.

The Cisco EtherSwitch service modules provide Cisco modular access routers the ability to stack Cisco EtherSwitch service modules as Layer 2 switches using Cisco StackWise technology. The Cisco EtherSwitch service modules are supported by either the IP base image (formerly known as standard multilayer image (SMI)) or the IP services image (formerly known as the enhanced multilayer image (EMI)). The IP base provides Layer 2+ features, including access control lists (ACLs), quality of service (QoS), static routing, and the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). IP services provide a richer set of enterprise-class features, including Layer 2+ features and full Layer 3 routing (IP unicast routing, IP multicast routing, and fallback bridging). To distinguish it from the Layer 2+ static routing and RIP, IP services include protocols such as the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol.

The Electronic HP Care Pack Services (e-Care Pack) capability allows you to order, receive, update, and activate a wide range of valuable HP Care Pack Services over the Internet. Administered through the HP Services Network (CSN), it is a fast and simple process that enables immediate registration and service activation.

Choose 4-hour same business day hardware support when you need to: extend your hardware warranty coverage with prompt service for key systems and devices; obtain easy-to-buy, easy-to-use onsite services; improve hardware performance and uptime; increase the return on your HP and multivendor hardware investments; enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites.

The world of technical communication is changing. Technical communicators must meet new demands for efficiency and new time-to-market constraints. They must create and combine both static and interactive content in the form of conventional technical publications, training materials, and eLearning publications. They must create interactive, engaging content for different audiences and purposes, often in multiple languages, and in different delivery formats.

Adobe Technical Communication Suite meets the challenges of the world of technical communication. Adobe Technical Communication Suite provides capabilities and efficiencies to improve the workflow of technical communicators, enhance the abilities of technical communicators, and make technical communicators more effective.

Adobe Technical Communication Suite software is a complete solution for authoring, managing, and publishing technical information and training content in multiple languages and formats. Using this suite, you can create and maintain technical documentation, user assistance systems, knowledge bases, simulations, software demonstrations, and other support information. Integrate images, interactive 3D models, and rich media, and create engaging demos and simulations without programming or multimedia skills. Employ efficient single-source workflows for authoring and publishing technical information in multiple languages for different audiences and purposes.

Smart-UPS RT is a family of high-performance UPSs for servers, networking equipment, telecommunication systems, industrial and medical equipment, and other mission-critical applications. Smart-UPS RT UPSs are based on the field-proven, industry-leading Smart-UPS functionality, but feature double conversion on-line topology, which delivers tight voltage and frequency regulation, zero transfer time to and from battery, and input power factor correction. While offering advanced performance and high availability features, the Smart-UPS RT can be managed using PowerChute software, as well as an array of SmartSlot accessories. Smart-UPS RT provides battery back up to the load through the use of internal batteries. However, an unlimited number of external battery packs can be added to meet desired levels of runtime. All Smart-UPS RTs and battery packs ship in tower configuration, while easily converting to the 19" rack-mount mode with the addition of an APC Rail Kit.

The Sony AIT-2 Turbo 8-slot Desktop Autoloader provides ideal entry-level automated backup for departments, workgroups, and small to medium sized businesses. Achieve one week or more of unattended backup in convenient space-saving desktop design. Front panel indicators provide clear information for ease of use. Locking Front Door increases data media security. The Autoloader guarantees investment protection through full backwards read/write compatibility with AIT-1 and AIT-3 drives and libraries.

Introducing the D300 - the ultimate blend of image quality, quick response and go-anywhere mobility. A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control System advance all aspects of system performance. Setting the standards for the next-generation, the D300 achieves the best overall system balance of any DX-format D-SLR.

Highlights of the Nikon D300 SLR inc 18-200mm Lens

• A new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor
• Continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second
• Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking
• Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS)
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
• Two LiveView shooting modes
• New Picture Control settings
• Rugged magnesium-alloy construction

With 3500lm, the VPL-CX155 provides outstanding image clarity in the brightest of rooms. Plus, network capability makes it perfect for corporate and educational use. It is suitable for ceiling, rear installation or portable use.

The VPL-CX155 is a really bright performer with its outstanding 3500 ANSI Lumens lamp. Added to this, its network capability lets you easily host remote conferences, transfer data and share information without even being present. And with optional Ziris Manage Lite software, you can also manage and monitor the VPL-CX155 remotely.

With Adobe After Effects CS4 software, you can create compelling motion graphics and blockbuster visual effects with flexible tools that help save you time and deliver unparalleled creative power.

You can experience creative control over virtually every element in a highly responsive 2D and 3D compositing and animation environment. With Adobe After Effects CS4, you can create whatever you envision.

Highlights of the Adobe After Effects CS4 Win

• Live Adobe Photoshop 3D layers import
• Searchable timelines and projects and easier nested comp navigation
• Independent key framing of x, y, z values, plus 3D compositing improvements
• Compositions exported as layered projects
• Cartoon effect
• Integrated workflow for mobile device authoring
• Mocha for Adobe After Effects from Imagineer Systems
• Numerous interface and workflow tweaks
• XMP metadata for asset intelligence
• Dynamic link between Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Soundbooth

In addition to being the smallest scanner in its class, the fi-6240 is able to scan an impressive 60 pages or 120 images per minute in monochrome (A4, 200dpi) as well as 40 pages or 80 images per minute in color (A4, 200 / 300dpi). Furthermore, its ability to continuously scan 50-page mixed-batch documents containing paper of different weight, quality and sizes enables the fi-6240 efficiently digitize large volumes of paper documents.

The fi-6240 is the first business scanner in its class to inherit highly regarded intelligent "fi-Series" automatic features from its higher end siblings. Such features facilitate worry-free mixed-batch scanning of documents containing paper of different weights, quality and sizes.

This function puts users at ease with its ability to protect valuable documents by immediately stopping the scanning process when it recognizes that a jam is about to occur.

The intelligent multifeed function simplifies pre-scanning preparation and improves efficiency by ignoring documents that tend to trigger false multifeed alerts, such as photo and sticky note attached documents.

The fi-6240 is the first "dedicated image-processing LSI" armed scanner in its class to offer such highly valued automatic functions. As a result, the fi-6240 brings about dramatic digitizing efficiencies through fast scanning and simultaneous high-speed image processing.

In addition to being able to scan embossed cards, the fi-6240 is able to scan up to 3 plastic cards at a time (up to 1.4mm thick) in order to meet a wide variety of business needs.

The fi-6240's built in flatbed enables it to digitize various thin documents and bound documents that cannot be fed through its ADF unit.

Highlights of the Fujitsu fi-6240 Colour A4 Scanner

• The fastest and most compact scanner in its class
• The first scanner in its class to adopt high-end "fi-Series" functions
• Paper protection function
• Intelligent multifeed function
• Speedy "auto-color recognition", "auto-size recognition" and "auto-deskew" functionality
• Excellent card feedability
• Built-in flatbed

The Xerox Phaser 5550DN laser printer means serious business for any office with diverse and high-volume print demands because it combines high productivity with low cost to own and operate. Large workgroups will get Xerox quality, reliability, and performance in a printer that can print at up to 50 ppm and hold up to 4,100 sheets.

APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and support. Its comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes. The mission of APC is to improve the manageability, availability, and performance of information and communication systems through rapid development and delivery of innovative solutions to real customer problems.