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HP Announces New Devices, Solutions for Improved Hybrid Work

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At HP Amplify™ Executive Forum, HP Inc’s annual partner roadshow, the company announced new devices and solutions to help people thrive in their hybrid work environments.

“Work habits and the expectations around work-life balance have changed significantly over the past few years. People want the flexibility to collaborate and create wherever they need to be, and the technology they use is fundamental,” said Guayente Sanmartin, General Manager and Global Head, Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions, HP Inc.

“HP is in an excellent position to deliver innovative experiences through hardware, software, and services to support the work transformation happening today.”

With nearly half of workers having at least some flexibility in where they work in 2023, it’s critical for people to have the right technology to make personal connections and meaningful contributions while having an equal seat at the table. They want devices with personalized experiences that enable them to securely collaborate, create, and be productive no matter where they get work done.

HP continues its commitment to provide the right tools for the ultimate work experience. New PCs include the HP Dragonfly Folio G3 – the hybrid-ready convertible PC for business, and the HP 34” All-in-One Desktop PC – a creative powerhouse that offers users a studio-like experience with support for dual video streams and camera switching.

The new HP Z32k G3 4K USB-C Display provides an unprecedented level of detail, while the new HP 965 4K Streaming Webcam delivers crystal clear video. Enhancements to HP Proactive Insights empower IT to optimize the device experience for employees with the power of HP analytics.

HP continues to deliver premium experiences in its expanded Dragonfly portfolio. With a pull-forward design that seamlessly transitions from laptop to tablet, the HP Dragonfly Folio G3 empowers collaborative thinkers to create, capture, and share ideas whenever they strike.

The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 makes brainstorming and whiteboarding ideas a personalized experience with natural and intelligent inking with the HP Dragonfly Folio Pen.

The pen magnetically attaches to the device, features three programmable buttons, and can wirelessly charge to 100% in 30 minutes.

Users can unleash even more creativity by using their pen on the display of the HP Dragonfly Folio to ink on a secondary connected display  with HP Indirect Inking.

Enhanced by HP Presence, the HP Dragonfly Folio G3 offers collaboration features for more productive and engaging video conferencing experiences.

The 8MP camera ensures users show up naturally and the 100-degree field-of-view makes it easy for another teammate to join onscreen when collaborating in person. When users want to think on their feet, HP Auto Frame keeps them in frame when they want to stand, stretch, or move around – perfect for days with back-to-back meetings.

HP Dynamic Voice Leveling automatically adjusts voice volume to maintain consistency whether users are close or far from the microphone. When working remotely, users can worry less about background sounds with AI-based noise reduction that filters outbound and inbound noises. For added security, the HP Privacy Camera allows users to disable the webcam with the touch of a button.

Powered by Intel vPro® with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, the HP Dragonfly Folio G3 can handle resource-intensive projects and demanding business applications with ease. For increased performance, it features upgraded memory with LPDDR5 up to 32GB and storage up to 2TB.

A new thermal solution optimizes PC performance without adding significant weight or thickness. The new HP Auto Screen Dimming5 features helps conserve battery power for long work days.

HP Wolf Security for Business provides a resilient defense against malware and hacking, while new seamless firmware ensure 50% reduction in update time and allows users to stay productive and continue working during BIOS and firmware updates.

HP Privacy Alert lets users know when prying eyes are viewing their screen so they can quickly switch on optional HP Sure View to blur the screen from unwanted eyes.

When it comes to personalizing the mobile office experience, the myHP application provides a single dashboard to control and customize PC settings for excellent video, audio, and more.

75% of end users today believe video quality matters for their job success. Combining powerful, easy-to-use technology with an impressive design, the new HP 34” All-in-One Desktop PC creates a studio-like experience with support for dual video streams and camera switching, so you can show yourself and your work at the same time.

The HP 34” All-in-One Desktop PC allows users to move the detachable, magnetic 16MP (4MP Binned) camera to multiple positions on the screen bezel to find the best field of view. Users can even point the camera towards their desk so they can share hand-written notes or documents live on video calls.

The high-resolution camera, together with new software, HP Keystone Correction, will automatically crop and flatten the image of the camera feed, creating a crisp, digital image of pages or a whiteboard to share in real time. When users need a break during video conference calls, the HP Be Right Back feature lets them change their video feed to a still picture.

A creative powerhouse, the HP 34” All-in-One Desktop PC delivers an immersive experience with an uncompromising 34-inch diagonal 5K display with 21:9 aspect so you can fit more work into your imaginative process.

Users can experience deeper picture and vibrant colors with a 5K WUHD (5120×2160) display and reduce blue light wave exposure with the TÜV certified HP Eye Ease low blue light panel.

As the world’s most powerful commercial All-in-One PC, users can take on big projects utilizing multiple applications with Intel vPro® with 12th Gen Intel® processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ graphics. The PC grows with the user with upgradable storage and memory up to 128GB DDR5.

The HP Z32k G3 4K USB-C Display, the world’s first IPS Black display with Thunderbolt™ 4 technology, empowers creators and product developers to maximize their creative potential. Creators want an unprecedented level of detail, so it’s no surprise that 99% of creative pros and 90% of power users find color accuracy very important when purchasing a monitor.

The latest Z performance monitor features IPS Black panel technology, which means deeper blacks, more vibrant colors, and a 98% P3 wide color range, all in 4K ultra-high resolution. Providing twice the contrast ratio of a traditional IPS panel, creations come to life and what is seen on the screen matches the imagination of the creator or product developer.

With additional features like single power on, KVM switch, and Thunderbolt™ 4 with the ability to daisy chain a second 4K monitor with a single cable, the Z32k G3 delivers multi-device creative workflow versatility, all in a single solution.

People want to make personal connections. With 73% of webcam users judging others based on video quality, and 75% judging others based on audio quality, the HP 965 4K Streaming Webcam empowers users to stream their most authentic self.

Enhanced by HP Presence, the webcam delivers crystal-clear video in up to 4K resolution, while AI face-framing and autofocus makes it feel like users are in the room.

User images and ideas stay vibrant with the 18mm F2.0 large lens and lowlight adjustment feature. Feel confident you are heard clearly with noise reduction and dual microphones. The webcam is also Zoom certified to deliver a superb conferencing experience with technologies designed to work seamlessly with Zoom.

HP Proactive Insights provides IT with advanced AI and actionable insights to help optimize the device experience for employees. The latest enhancements to the device fleet management service enable IT professionals and managed service providers to create and execute an optimized device strategy in a hybrid work environment.

With many customers planning to upgrade to Windows 11, IT teams or channel partners managing on their behalf can run a Windows 11 Readiness Assessment to plan and implement an insights-driven migration strategy for their existing PCs. New, customizable analytics dashboards spot issues before they happen to help ensure firmware is up to date and devices stay connected.

The new Digital Experience Scorecard enables HP Partners and IT to quantify the device experience for employees with key insights into device health, performance, and security across the fleet so that they can identify opportunities for improvement.

 


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EXIM Bank of the United States, NEXIM Bank Sign MoU to Strengthen Economic Cooperation

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) that will deepen collaboration and trade ties between the United States and Nigeria.

The agreement was signed by Exim President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, on behalf of Export Import Bank of United states, while Abba Bello, Managing Director/ Chief Executive of NEXIM signed on behalf of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank.

During the signing ceremony, EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, highlights increased opportunities for U.S. exports to Nigeria in critical minerals, clean energy, aviation and infrastructure.

Also, NEXIM MD/CE, Abba Bello, highlights that the partnership is a significant milestone for Nigeria and the US that will provide increased access to trade financing for Nigerian businesses whilst facilitating smoother and more robust mutually beneficial trade flows between the two countries.

The MOU demonstrates a shared desire to identify and promote trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, especially in sectors like clean energy, critical minerals, aviation, maritime transport, digital connectivity, and infrastructure, amongst others.

“Nigeria is the second largest U.S. export destination in Sub-Saharan Africa, but there is so much opportunity to grow,” said Chair Lewis.

“This MOU with NEXIM sends a strong market signal to Nigeria that EXIM is eager to forge a stronger commercial relationship by supporting U.S. exports in key sectors.”

The MD/CE NEXIM in his own remarks noted that, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen trade ties between Nigeria and the United States.

We are confident that this partnership will open new avenues for economic growth and development”. The MOU, signed virtually marks a significant milestone for the United States and Nigeria.

The MOU will enhance the competitiveness of companies in both nations and strengthen collaboration by exploring options for utilizing EXIM’s medium- and long-term loan guarantees and/or direct loans to finance U.S. exports to Nigeria.

This MOU contributes directly to EXIM’s Sub-Saharan Africa mandate. Over the past three years, EXIM has approved approximately $4 billion of authorizations in support of U.S. exports to sub-Saharan Africa.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the nation’s official export credit agency with the mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports.

To advance American competitiveness and assist U.S. businesses as they compete for global sales, EXIM offers financing including credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans.

As an independent federal agency, EXIM contributes to U.S. economic growth by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in exporting businesses and their supply chains across the United States.


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EFCC to Arraign Otudeko, Others on Monday over Alleged N12.3Bn Fraud

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Chief Oba Otudeko, chairman, Honeywell Group, and Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, former managing director, First Bank
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 13-count charge of N12.3 billion fraud against Chief Oba Otudeko, chairman, Honeywell Group, and Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, the former managing director, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN).

EFCC to Arraign Otudeko, Others on Monday over Alleged N12.3Bn Fraud

Chief Oba Otudeko, chairman, Honeywell Group, and Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, former managing director, First Bank

The charges were filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos.

They are joined by Soji Akintayo, a former board member of Honeywell, and Anchorage Leisure Limited, a company linked to Otudeko.

The four defendants are accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving the diversion of N12.3 billion from First Bank, with the fraudulent activities allegedly occurring between 2013 and 2014.

The charges against them include claims that they unlawfully obtained funds in multiple transactions, including N5.2 billion, N6.2 billion, N6.15 billion, N1.5 billion, and N500 million.

These funds were allegedly obtained under the false pretence of credit facilities for V-Tech Dynamic Links Limited and Stallion Nigeria Limited.

The EFCC further alleged that the defendants falsified documents to mislead First Bank into processing these transactions.

In the first charge, the defendants were accused of conspiring to fraudulently obtain N12.3 billion from First Bank, misrepresenting that it was for V-Tech Dynamic Links Limited and Stallion Nigeria Limited, despite knowing the information to be false.

In the second charge, they allegedly obtained N5.2 billion from First Bank on November 26, 2013, by falsely claiming it was for V-Tech Dynamic Links Limited.

Between 2013 and 2014, the defendants are accused of obtaining N6.2 billion from First Bank, falsely claiming it was for Stallion Nigeria Limited.

The EFCC also alleged that, on or about September 3, 2013, the defendants forged documents, including a “Letter of Application” to deceive First Bank into believing that the documents were from V-Tech Dynamic Links Limited.

In a similar manner, they were accused of forging a document titled “Authorization to Issue Investment Certificate to First Bank” with the intent to mislead the bank.

Additionally, the charges included accusations that the defendants procured the transfer of N6.2 billion from Stallion Nigeria Limited’s account at First Bank to conceal fraudulent activities.

On December 11, 2013, the defendants allegedly facilitated a transfer of N2.09 billion from Stallion Nigeria Limited’s account to Emmerado Logistics Limited as part of the fraudulent scheme.

Alos, Chief Otudeko is accused of failing to declare a personal interest in a loan facility of N6.15 billion sought by V-Tech Dynamic Links Limited, in breach of banking regulations.

The charges are based on violations of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006, the Miscellaneous Offences Act, the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011, and the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2004.

The four defendants are expected to face serious legal consequences if found guilty.

The case is set to proceed on January 20, 2025, and could set an important precedent in the fight against financial fraud in Nigeria’s banking sector.


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TikTok Plans to Shut Down App in US on Sunday- Sources

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TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said.

The Washington Post reported President-elect Donald Trump, whose term begins a day after a ban would start, is considering issuing an executive order to suspend enforcement of a shutdown for 60 to 90 days. The report did not say how Trump could legally do so.

Users who have downloaded TikTok would theoretically still be able to use the app, except that the law also bars U.S. companies starting Sunday from providing services to enable the distribution, maintenance, or updating of it.

The Trump transition team did not have an immediate comment. Trump has said he should have time after taking office to pursue a “political resolution” of the issue.

“TikTok itself is a fantastic platform,” Trump’s incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz told Fox News on Wednesday. “We’re going to find a way to preserve it but protect people’s data.”

The New York Times separately reported that Tiktok CEO has been extended an invitation to attend the President-elect’s inaugration and sit in “a position of honor”.

A White House official told Reuters Wednesday President Joe Biden has no plans to intervene to block a ban in his final days in office if the Supreme Court fails to act and added Biden is legally unable to intervene absent a credible plan from ByteDance to divest TikTok.


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