HP Capitalizes On Hybrid Working Trend with Latest Product Launches
HP encourages partners to cash in on the hybrid work opportunity with latest devices, peripherals and print offerings.
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With a pull-forward design that transitions from laptop to tablet, the HP Dragonfly Folio G3 is the latest addition to its Dragonfly portfolio.
It offers inking with the HP Dragonfly Folio Pen. It magnetically attaches to the device, features three programmable buttons and can wirelessly charge to 100% in 30 minutes. Users can use it on the display of the HP Dragonfly Folio to ink on a secondary connected display with HP Indirect Inking.
Enhanced by HP Presence, the device also offers collaboration features such as an 8MP camera. The 100-degree field-of-view makes it easy for another teammate to join on screen when collaborating in person. Additionally, the HP Auto Frame keeps them in frame when they want to stand, stretch, or move around.
HP Dynamic Voice Leveling automatically adjusts voice volume to maintain consistency whether users are close or far from the microphone. Users can also worry less about background sounds with AI-based noise reduction that filters outbound and inbound noises.
The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 is available now for a starting price of $2,379.
HP said the new HP 34” All-in-One Desktop PC creates a studio-like experience at home. It includes support for dual video streams and camera switching. This means users can show themselves and their work at the same time.
The 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 toward 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. This, said HP, creates 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.
Moreover, HP claims the PC is the world’s most powerful commercial all-in-one PC. Users can utilize multiple applications with Intel vPro with 12th Gen Intel processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. The PC has upgradable storage and memory up to 128GB DDR5.
The HP 34″ AiO Desktop PC is expected to be available in September for a starting price of $2,119.
The vendor said the HP Z32k G3 4K USB-C Display is the world’s first IPS Black display29 with Thunderbolt 4 technology.
Targeted at creators and product developers, HP said the latest Z performance monitor features IPS Black panel technology. This means “deeper blacks, more vibrant colors, and a 98% P3 wide color range, all in 4K ultra-high resolution.”
With twice the contrast ratio of a traditional IPS panel, additional features include single power on, KVM switch, and Thunderbolt 4. Users can also daisy chain a second 4K monitor with a single cable.
The HP Z32k G3 4K USB-C Display is expected to be available in November. Pricing will be available closer to product availability.
Tapping into the need for quality video at home, the HP 965 4K Streaming Webcam delivers video in up to 4K resolution. It features HP Presence, while AI face-framing and autofocus “makes it feel like users are in the room,” said HP.
It also has a 18mm F2.0 large lens and lowlight adjustment feature, alongside noise reduction and dual microphones. The webcam is also Zoom certified for technologies designed to work with the videoconferencing provider.
The HP 965 4K Streaming Webcam is available now for $199 at HP.com.
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 pros and MSPs to deliver a device strategy in a hybrid work environment. HP flagged the upcoming Windows 11 opportunity for partners. It said channel partners 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 partners to quantify the device experience for employees with key insights. This includes data on device health, performance, and security across the fleet so that they can identify opportunities for improvement.
HP Proactive Insights is available to customers and channel partners as a stand-alone solution or through HP Device as a Service.
HP said small businesses rely on printing, yet do not have time to manage the technology. This week, HP’s print chief, George Brasher (pictured), unveiled the LaserJet Pro with HP+ designed to simplify technology management for SMBs.
With a single Instant Ink account, small businesses automatically receive device-specific supplies (ink or toner) for multiple devices in multiple locations. It is all delivered on one bill. HP said an Instant Ink subscription can help customers “save time and money, makes recycling cartridges easy, and protects and restores forests around the world.”
Additionally, its HP+ advanced features with Smart Admin Dashboard2 make printer management easier for users.
HP Instant Ink and the LaserJet Pro 3000 and 4000 series with HP+ are available now in the U.S. and Canada. They will be available later this year in Europe.
HP said small businesses rely on printing, yet do not have time to manage the technology. This week, HP’s print chief, George Brasher (pictured), unveiled the LaserJet Pro with HP+ designed to simplify technology management for SMBs.
With a single Instant Ink account, small businesses automatically receive device-specific supplies (ink or toner) for multiple devices in multiple locations. It is all delivered on one bill. HP said an Instant Ink subscription can help customers “save time and money, makes recycling cartridges easy, and protects and restores forests around the world.”
Additionally, its HP+ advanced features with Smart Admin Dashboard2 make printer management easier for users.
HP Instant Ink and the LaserJet Pro 3000 and 4000 series with HP+ are available now in the U.S. and Canada. They will be available later this year in Europe.
HP AMPLIFY EXECUTIVE FORUM ― HP is modernizing its portfolio to take advantage of the hybrid working opportunity.
Alex Cho, president of the personal systems business at HP, unveiled a raft of new products at this week’s HP Amplify Executive Forum in Palo Alto, California.
HP’s Alex Cho
Cho said the total addressable market (TAM) was 50% bigger than the last time the firm was face to face with partners three years ago. Cho estimated there was “a half-trillion-dollar TAM we are going after together.”
“Those are some big numbers,” he added. “That’s not a big growth number on top of a small base. That’s a big number on top of a big number.”
The exec also noted the importance of peripherals.
“In a more digital world, peripherals make that computing experience more immersive and real and tangible,” he said. “It’s more than the PC. The word is ‘experiences.’ If there’s a word that I want to make sure you hear from me, it’s about powering great experiences in a hybrid world. That is our North Star.”
The offerings include enhancements to HP Proactive Insights. These enable partners to optimize the device experience for employees with the power of HP analytics.
Additionally, HP CEO Enrique Lores described the firm’s print offerings as “the strongest portfolio we have had in the print business in history.”
See the slideshow above to see the latest HP print and device launches to support the hybrid working trend.
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