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Dell unveils the refreshed XPS 15 and XPS 17

Dell Technologies has today unveiled updates to its XPS line with the refreshed XPS 15 and XPS 17. Both featuring 12th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors, the new XPS laptops bring together elegant designs and premium experiences to enhance the user experience in creative and business tasks. Here are the latest updates.

XPS 15

The XPS 15 is the perfect balance of power and portability with an unrivalled immersive visual experience. Whether it’s streaming, editing photos, the XPS 15 has been designed to move ideas into reality.

Thanks to the i5 processor, 512GB SSD and 16GB memory for discrete graphics recommended for music production, graphic design or videography, this XPS has been carefully selected for those who aspire to cultivate their digital content creation skills.

The new XPS 15 is an evolved, modern design for XPS. The display allows for added pixels, designed to make users more productive. It features a DDR5 memory, which is up to 50% faster clock speed than DDR4 memory.

The XPS 15 is cut from a block of aluminium in two pieces, with durability in mind. Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 is bonded to the aluminium, and is tough, damage resistant, durable and elegant. Through its aerospace-inspired carbon fibre, the new XPS 15 delivers high performance in a thin design thanks in part to thermal engineering. Along with dual fans and heat pipes, hidden exhaust vents in the hinge help with airflow and a slight ramp aid in lifting more heat out.

XPS 17

The XPS 17 is Dell’s most powerful XPS yet, delivering unprecedented performance (90W) in an incredibly thin (19.5mm) form factor. The 16:10 display provides high brightness, improved clarity, precise detail and vivid colour. By maximizing experiential elements, such as a bigger display, larger keycaps and a larger touchpad, the design puts a focus on elevating the essential.

The streamlined keyboard design embeds a fingerprint reader in the power button. Keycaps are large with less lattice and the touchpad is a massive 151 x 90, stretching the usable area to the outer limits. The twin-coil press fit hinge is designed to maximize the screen to body ratio and enable 4- sided InfinityEdge.

Dell xps 17

When it comes to sound, high-speed laser-drilled 7,622 holes support two primary up-firing speakers, plus two traditional tweeters in the base. The quad speaker design enables a more immersive audio experience and discrete Waves Nx® 3D audio experience only offered before through headphones.

Top-mounted mics provide a better audio experience in Skype conference calls with echo cancellation and noise reduction. Additionally, Waves MaxxVoice – a suite of studio-quality voice optimizations – is engineered to match the quality of face-to-face communication for clear and uninterrupted voice conferencing.

Dell Performance

With Dell Performance integrated into both devices, users can customize performance based on how they want their laptop to operate, including adjusting system behaviours based on a preference between quiet, performance, cool and optimized modes.

Pricing & Availability

  • XPS 15 – Available on March 29th with pricing to be unveiled upon launch
  • XPS 17 – Available on March 29th with pricing to be unveiled upon launch

Cyber resilience and its role in delivering digital public services

By George Maybury, Public Sector Director, Dell Technologies Ireland

The moves underway to digitally transform public sector services today will directly impact the long-term wellbeing of citizens and protect the economies of the future.

However, in realising the true potential of a new, efficient public sector, we must seize the opportunities of our data-driven era not only by preparing for innovative technologies, but also confronting the rising threats of cyber and ransomware attacks head on.

With the greater focus on cybersecurity in the newly published National Digital Strategy and plans to strengthen the National Cyber Security Centre by collaborating with technology leaders in the private and public sector, Ireland has the opportunity to power digital government services that are citizen-centric and above all cyber secure.

Vulnerabilities

Cyberattacks occur every 11 seconds and costed €9.6bn to the Irish economy in 2020 alone.  But the human cost is immeasurable. From healthcare organisations taking care of patients with eHealth services, to virtually connected classrooms at all levels, our public sector today heavily relies on digital technologies to operate. That’s why, with an increased dependence on data, cyberattacks can be catastrophic for those who carry on providing the services that we as citizens rely on.

Preventative cyber technology is constantly evolving with new innovations to protect data and keep pace with ever-evolving cyber threats. However, a collaborative approach between the public and private sector in Ireland can help to maximise the cyber resiliency of digital public services as range of such services expand.

As organisations come together to mount more robust, joint defences against cyberattacks, so too should the brightest cyber experts, CIOs, and public sector leaders. Representing a large scale, global security issue, ransomware is everyone’s problem and could hinder progress in Ireland if not dealt with decisively.

Protecting data

Data is quickly becoming the lifeblood of public sector organisations in Ireland as they look to digitalise and enhance the services they provide to citizens. But accelerated digital transformations have created increasing complexities – and data protection must evolve to meet new demands.

We have witnessed this trend in the past two years. While remote access to social services, supported by always-on digital platforms, boosted accessibility and streamlined efficiencies, it also significantly expanded the amount of data that the public sector is handling.

With Dell Technologies Data Paradox survey highlighting how 75% of organisations experienced an increase in data demand in the past three years, it is more important than ever that key decision makers place intrinsic security around this data and at the heart of their digital strategies. Retaining trust in the digital innovations that underpin future economies and social well-being is critical to sustaining progress. This starts with holistic cyber security.

As public sector organisations in Ireland look to reinforce cyber resiliency, focusing on their most critical data is key – from court records with accompanying images and digital classroom attendants sheets, to object data from diagnostic systems and health surveys. Placing this critical data in a vault will help ensure it is isolated, can’t be modified and can be quickly recovered in the event of an attack – enabling healthcare services to get up and running quickly again.

As part of our cyber product offering at Dell Technologies, we have developed a cyber vault. This provides the ultimate protection for critical healthcare data. It delivers a fast, easy-to-deploy public cloud vault that moves critical data away from the attack and isolates it within a secure, automated operational air gap. Our vault solution can be a building block for cyber resilience in this critical era of digital transformation across societies and economies.

Better together

Protecting data requires a ‘people, process, and best of breed technology solutions’ approach. While there is no antidote or 100% fail-proof approach, enlisting a cyber strategy that focuses on all three areas is critical.

Cyber security is evolving quickly to keep pace with cyber criminals and that means cyber strategies should be constantly evolving, too – with stress tests and ongoing assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose. Planning and preparation are vital. This is not a journey that public services providers can travel alone.

But the risks of not acting now far outweigh the short-term cost of investing in tighter cyber strategies. Progress is at stake. It is underpinned by technology innovations that require patient trust, continuity, and reliability.

Take the potential for Digital Twin technology, which is the focus of one of the modules of the ‘Digital Futures in Healthcare’ programme that Dell Technologies developed with the HSE. A digital twin is the digital copy of an asset. By running simulations on this digital asset,  IT scientists and researchers can study it and predict real world outcomes based on changes in its digital operating conditions.

This innovation is transforming the sector and enabling healthcare institutions to meet pressing challenges – from personalising healthcare to combatting patient wait times. The powerful combination of the digital twin, IoT, AI, and data analytics will boost patient outcomes and hospital performance.

But this must be supported by stringent cyber security to evolve with the trust of patients and healthcare providers – and remain operational in the event of a ransomware attack.

Ransomware is a global challenge, and open, multistakeholder approaches across sectors will help organisations in Ireland ramp up defences. The nature of healthcare makes it particularly vulnerable, and the stakes are high as it powers global and national resilience beyond the pandemic.

Securing the viability of public sector innovations with first-class cyber strategies will benefit everyone, everywhere. As we look to transform our digital public services for the benefit of teachers, our justice system, local authorities, patients and healthcare workers, prioritising cyber security and resilience will become more than a hot topic – it’s a lifeline.

Dell introduces the new gold standard for entry storage – PowerVault ME5

Dell Technologies has today unveiled the new Dell PowerVault ME5, a series of three new entry storage models that are purpose-built and optimized for SAN & DAS and poised to address a wide range of business challenges for small and medium enterprises.

This includes keeping pace with data growth, improving operational simplicity, supporting newer and higher value workloads and delivering business outcomes much faster. PowerVault ME5 does this with a modern software design that offers twice the performance, throughput, capacity and memory of its PowerVault ME4 predecessor. PowerVault ME5 is set to help SMEs boost productivity and economic growth by improving their access to data and staying competitive.

“Our global Sales and Channel Partners have catapulted Dell Technologies into a leadership position within the entry storage segment with over 53,000 systems spread over 26,000+ very satisfied PowerVault customers” says Product Marketing Lead for Dell Technologies, Shannon Champion.

“Dell’s success can be credited to its legacy of knowing how to design cost-efficient solutions that can address numerous SMB challenges of data storage growth, management simplicity, performance and data protection. Significant technology investments coupled with a keen understanding of the customer’s business needs enables Dell to balance performance and cost for price conscious small and medium businesses.”

Champion continues: “PowerVault storage has always brought customers an all-inclusive experience of simplified operations, PowerEdge Server compatibility, rich data services, performance and cloud-based storage analytics. One of the reasons IT organizations will find PowerVault ME5 storage attractive is the overall management simplicity that starts with PowerVault Manager – a single ME5 array management (HTML5) GUI with intuitive user navigation and supported scripting with either a Redfish/Swordfish REST or CLI APIs.”

“PowerVault ME5 is also supported within Dell’s Open Management Enterprise (OME) framework that’s especially useful when PowerVault is installed alongside Dell networks, servers and other Dell infrastructure in a data center. Finally, customers with ProSupport Services for PowerVault ME5 can access CloudIQ at no additional cost. CloudIQ is Dell’s cloud based AIOPs that uses telemetry, machine learning and other algorithms to provide users with notifications and predictive analytics indicating the operational health of the array, remediation advice, anomalies, capacity projections, reclaimable storage, and more.”

PowerVault ME5’s design is highly suited to support a broad set of application workloads including High Performance Computing File Systems with BeeGFS, PixStore and NFS file systems, Safety and Security (CCTV at the Edge), Microsoft and VMware Virtualization, up to 500 Virtual Desktops, select Edge use cases (Oil and Gas Exploration and Cloud Gaming) and many more without compromising performance or availability SLAs. PowerVault ME5 is also well suited for the Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) with its OEM-ready design.

For SMEs looking to simplify their IT operations, reduce risk and deploy faster and more scalable storage platforms, the PowerVault ME5 arrays remain the simplest, most cost-effective way to meet their infrastructure requirements and desired outcomes.

Available now in various configurations, Dell PowerVault ME5 can provide a powerful, scalable and economical solution for businesses in need of an entry level storage.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.dell.com/en-ie/dt/storage/powervault-me5.htm#tab0=0

Dell Technologies Telecom Solutions Simplify and Accelerate Modern, Open Network Deployments

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) introduces new telecommunications solutions and services to bolster the open telecom ecosystem and help communications service providers (CSPs) affordably ramp their transformation to open, cloud-native networks.

The telecommunications industry’s growing open ecosystem gives CSPs more choice in their technologies and partners as they modernize to cloud-native networks. CSPs need the various technologies of this open ecosystem to work together seamlessly to offer differentiated edge services and reduce costs. Dell aims to remove complexity and speed modern network deployments with its Dell Telecom Cloud Foundation, Dell Open RAN Accelerator and new telecom solutions and lab capabilities.

“Communications service providers are changing how they build and deploy open networks, establishing the foundation on which they can develop and deliver innovative services to capture the edge opportunity,” said Dennis Hoffman, senior vice president and general manager, Dell Technologies Telecom Systems Business. “Our expanded telecom solutions portfolio brings the open ecosystem together for network operators, giving them the simplicity and reliability they need to modernize their networks and monetize new services.”

Dell Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation speeds network modernization, business growth

The Dell Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation is a turnkey, end-to-end, modern network infrastructure solution that helps CSPs build and deploy open, cloud-native networks faster with lower cost and complexity. The Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation includes Dell hardware, Dell Bare Metal Orchestrator management software and the CSPs’ choice of integrated telecom cloud software platforms, including Red Hat, VMware and Wind River.

Dell is adding new Dell Bare Metal Orchestrator Modules to its software, giving CSPs the ability to deploy and lifecycle manage the entire cloud foundation stack. Once implemented, CSPs will have a scalable cloud foundation spanning core, edge and RAN for their open hardware and software environment with the flexibility to design and deploy open network functions and differentiated edge services. ACG Research estimates an up to 39% OpEx savings for CSPs deploying the Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation in their networks. ACG Research found CSPs also save time on testing and certification, manual processes, server provisioning, software upgrades and cloud stack integration and testing.

Dell and Marvell collaborate on new hardware to accelerate Open RAN

With the introduction of virtualized and Open RAN architectures, 5G networks are undergoing a transformation that brings cloud scalability to the RAN. Existing virtualized and Open RAN alternatives have previously lacked the performance of established networks, hindering the ability for CSPs to implement cloud-native 5G.

Developed in collaboration with Marvell, the Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card is a new inline 5G Layer 1 processing card for vRAN and Open RAN solutions. Designed for Dell PowerEdge and other x86-based servers, the PCIe accelerator card brings the same Marvell OCTEON® Fusion technology and performance of today’s leading 5G radio networks to the Open RAN ecosystem. CSPs can have better performing systems that lower cost and power consumption, allowing them to affordably scale high performing, modern radio access networks with an open architecture approach.

“Marvell is delighted to partner with Dell Technologies to enable an open, virtualized 5G RAN architecture that delivers advanced features and performance built on our proven OCTEON® Fusion platform,” said Raj Singh, executive vice president, Processors Business Unit at Marvell. “The new Dell Open RAN Accelerator Card is an innovative no-compromise, cloud-native, in-line, Open RAN Layer 1 acceleration solution that addresses the shortcomings of existing vRAN alternatives.”

“We’re pleased to see Dell Technologies and Marvell come together to innovate and create technologies that will enhance Open RAN platform capability and vendor diversity for operators,” said Andy Dunkin, Open RAN RF and digital platform development manager at Vodafone. “The promise of virtualized Open RAN platforms will be enhanced with the Dell Open Ran Accelerator Card that should offer network operators like Vodafone a less costly and more efficient path to Open RAN.”

Dell and ecosystem partners help speed deployment of edge and core solutions

Dell continues to grow its open partner ecosystem with new telecom solutions for edge and core.

  • Dell Validated Design for Services Edge 1.2 brings together edge compute resources with private wireless connectivity, enabling the ease of deployment, scalable operations and security capabilities required for large numbers of edge locations. Enterprises can place sensors and devices at the edge of mobile networks to capture and process data in near-real time, and use the data to generate insights, optimize operations and help increase productivity. The open standards-based design now supports Airspan 5G RAN for a fast deployment of enterprise private 5G networks.
  • Dell Validated Design for the 5G Core with Oracle and VMware gives CSPs the choice to build a robust, scalable 5G core on industry standard infrastructure, in a more secure and reliable way. The solution can help reduce the time needed to design, test and integrate network components from multiple partners.

 

Dell expands telecom services and lab capabilities to drive faster ecosystem innovation

Dell continues to grow its telecom services capabilities to lead partner integration and accelerate CSPs’ deployment and adoption of telecom solutions. CSPs can quickly operationalize network infrastructure with Dell ProDeploy for NFVI. The service combines Dell factory integration and field deployment options to flexibly build the optimal NFV infrastructure specific to each customer’s network. The service integrates compute, networking and telecom cloud software platforms, helping CSPs deploy workloads faster and at scale, saving them time and cost. Dell’s proven processes enable 68% faster infrastructure deployment time with ProDeploy.

The Dell Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab Solution Integration Platform helps CSPs and partners securely connect their lab resources to the Dell lab and infrastructure to develop and bring 5G and telecom edge services to market more quickly. With the labs interconnected to create a mini, open ecosystem, the Solution Integration Platform uses the latest DevOps techniques to conduct tests faster than manual testing, so services can be brought to market more quickly, with less risk and cost. CSPs and partners can use the new platform to conduct integrated testing and ongoing lifecycle management of Open RAN, 5G and edge services and applications.

Dell – Alienware amps up portability, performance and peripherals with new releases

Dell Technologies has today unveiled new additions to its Alienware line. From the world’s thinnest 14” gaming laptop; to the most powerful 17-inch AMD Advantage gaming laptop, to the world’s first Quantum Dot OLED gaming monitor, each new device is packed with innovations for the ultimate gaming experience.

Make your moves while on the move

Mobile gamers who want excellent portability need to look no further than the new Alienware x14. Dell’s thinnest laptop to date is made possible through a clever new patent-pending hinge design, which lets us pack a lot under the hood: from our suite of Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling technology which optimizes thermal performance, to the largest Whr battery capacity on a 14” gaming laptop capable of over 11 hours of HD video playback.

The Alienware x14 is the first 14” laptop supporting NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC technologies – so battery life is optimized even during immersive gaming sessions. The Alienware x14 is also the first Alienware laptop to use Type-C ports exclusively as charging ports. Under the hood, you can find the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors and our exclusive thermal interface material, Element 31, in addition to Intel® Arc™ Graphics or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU with 7-phase voltage regulation. It truly is a gamers lifestyle companion fit for every environment.

For those who desire bigger displays but the same high portability, Dell is also unveiling key upgrades to the improved Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2, which includes a completely new set of eye-popping graphics options from NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 30 Series, 12th Gen Intel Core processors, faster memory (now running at up to DDR5 6400Mhz speeds), AlienFX stadium lighting and other great features you’ll love.

For extreme gaming performance that delivers a competitive edge, Alienware m17 R5 is the most powerful 17-inch AMD Advantage™ gaming laptop in the world. The first available laptop to feature AMD SmartAccess Graphics – Dell’s all-new m17 delivers an incredible combination of gaming technologies spanning hardware and software that create a gaming experience greater than the sum of its parts. All of this is cured with Alienware Cryo-tech cooling technology including graphics vapour chamber cooling to sustain high-performance through long marathon gaming sessions, whether you’re playing your favourite indie game or the latest high-end AAA title.

Kick your senses into high gear

Alienware is giving gamers the ultimate battle station and bringing the experience to a whole new level with its new peripherals. Designed for out-of-this-world viewing experiences, top-notch sound quality, customizable features and ergonomics – these new peripherals will put you at the top of your game.

For gamers who play racing, simulation or action-adventure games, or Twitch streamers and content developers, Dell is introducing the Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DW), a CES Innovation Award Honoree. This unit offers stunning colour performance and high luminance with crystal-clear visuals for an immersive gaming experience.

In its simplest form, a QD-OLED display combines the impressive picture qualities of OLED with Quantum Dot technology to deliver a vibrant, life-like colour performance including consistent colour uniformity, wide colour coverage, incredible brightness and OLED reliability we stand behind with a 3-year limited hardware warranty that covers OLED burn-in.

Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset (AW920H), also a CES Innovation Award Honoree, can keep gamers playing comfortably. Inheriting the Legend 2.0 design, it is Dell’s most comfy headset with a slimmer silhouette, leatherette covering and soft memory foam earcups. Embedded with active noise cancelling, immersive multi-dimensional audio, integrated touch controls and versatile device connectivity, this headset is perfect for PC and mobile gaming as well as music and entertainment.

The new Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW720M) is extremely comfortable. That’s because it’s weight-optimized at 89g, with a new slimmer design, 3D- sculpted ambidextrous thumb grips and iconic AlienFX RGB lighting. Its next-gen, 26,000 DPI optical sensor and magnetic force keyplates ensure the high-level performance you expect from a gaming mouse.

Commenting on the new releases, Vivian Lien, VP, Alienware & Dell Gaming at Dell Technologies said: “No matter if you’re into hyper-realistic world-building or heart-pounding monster-slaying, incredible experiences are woven into Alienware’s DNA. This past year, for the benefit of gamers both casual and hardcore, we took that ethos to exhilarating new heights!

“In 2021, we unveiled our thinnest gaming laptops yet, Alienware X-Series with breakthrough system-level engineering controls to let you play the latest and greatest PC gaming titles anywhere. We completed an inside-out redesign of our flagship Alienware Aurora desktop, enriching the gaming experience in every way.

“As players multiply in every region of the world and we gear up for hotly anticipated new game releases in 2022, the hype has never been stronger with development and innovation to match – including major updates across our Alienware mobility family and peripheral ecosystem.”

Pricing & Availability

Coming soon this Winter

  • Alienware x14. Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.
  • Alienware x15 R2. Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.
  • Alienware x17 R2. Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.
  • Alienware m15 R7 with Intel processors. Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.
  • Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DW). Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.
  • Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset (AW920H), starting at €167.23 excluding VAT.
  • Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW720M), starting at €109.24 excluding VAT.

Coming later this Spring

  • Alienware m15 R7 with AMD processors. Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.
  • Alienware m17 R5 AMD. Pricing to be unveiled upon launch.

Dell Technologies makes ‘Digital Futures in Healthcare’ programme available on-demand

Dell Technologies today announced that it is making its pioneering ‘Digital Futures in Healthcare’ educational programme available on demand due to the significant demand amongst those working within the healthcare sector.

The programme which provides healthcare professionals in Ireland with the tools and knowledge to apply new technologies within healthcare settings has been rolled out in partnership with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Since its launch in September of last year, the online course has provided 1,400 healthcare workers and leaders with the opportunity to develop much sought-after skills to accelerate the digital transformation of Ireland’s healthcare system.

Due to the significant demand for the programme, everyone involved in providing healthcare services in Ireland will have the ability to upskill and play an active role in transforming the way healthcare services are designed, developed and delivered into the future. To register for the on-demand content, visit: https://dell.to/3pNLugL.

This comes as the Government this week unveiled its new National Digital Strategy, entitled ‘The Digital Ireland Framework’, which sets target in the provision of digital public services. The strategy includes the phased deployment of electronic health record systems, telemedicine, remote care monitoring solutions and the greater use of ePharmacy and ePrescribing.

Participants of the ‘Digital Futures in Healthcare’ programme to date have gained unique insights into the importance of cyber security, data analytics, next-generation remote imaging, diagnostics and machine learnings as well as the organisational change required to adopt technology in healthcare. These insights will help healthcare workers at all levels to support the roll-out of emerging technologies, connected health, and personalised health solutions which will help to improve patient outcomes.

Speaking about the course, Jason Ward, Vice President and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland, said: “The past two years has demonstrated the benefits of embracing technology to empower our frontline workers while meeting the needs of patients. We now have an opportunity to accelerate the pace of digital transformation to meet the goals of Sláintecare.

 “That’s why we’re delighted to see so many people from across the healthcare system take part in our ‘Digital Futures in Healthcare’ programme in the past five months and gain the skills to help Ireland become a European digital leader. By gaining the skills to apply digital tools withing GP surgeries, hospital settings and many more, our healthcare workers can become digital change makers. 

 “To ensure that every person in the healthcare sector has an opportunity to take part in the ‘Digital Futures in Healthcare’ programme, we are making the course available on-demand for free. I would encourage anyone interested to register and help unleash a new era of healthcare transformation in Ireland.” 

Included among the subject experts delivering the programme include Ryan Heynes, Healthcare leader for Dell Technologies Ireland; Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE; and Neil O’Hare, CIO and Professor of Health Informatics at Children’s Health Ireland. The final two sessions of the programme focused on ‘Emerging Technologies in Healthcare’ and ‘Connected Healthcare’ will go live on February 16th and March 24th respectively.

Dell Technologies Boosts Cloud Services with Availability of APEX Data Storage Services in Ireland

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) announces the expansion of APEX Data Storage Services with new availability in Ireland. The portfolio of scalable and elastic storage resources is deployable on premises, helping customers expand business and IT operations into new geographies while gaining better control of their storage costs.

According to Gartner, by 2024, over 50% of newly deployed storage capacity will be sold as-a-Service or on a subscription basis, up from less than 15% in 2020. APEX Data Storage Services delivers the industry’s leading enterprise storage portfolio as-a-Service. Through a cloud experience, customers pay for the storage capacity they use and can scale, at the service level they need with infrastructure owned and maintained by Dell. Ireland is one of 14 countries that now has APEX Data Storage Services availability.

The portfolio includes APEX File Services, which now offers object-enabled capabilities with support for the S3 protocol, expanding storage use cases to include cloud-native application development without the need to copy data. This approach allows customers to transform applications for greater agility and control.

Jason Ward, Vice-President and Managing Director, Dell Technologies Ireland, said: “70% of Irish organisations are gathering data faster than they can analyse and harness its value. The explosion in the growth of data is placing significant pressure on IT teams as they look to store this most value asset. Predicting storage needs is also becoming increasingly unmanageable.

“That’s why we’re introducing APEX Data Storage Services here in Ireland. Our new as-s-Service solutions will give businesses and organisations complete oversight of storage resources as well as the flexibility to scale their storage requirements as they need.

“With today’s business environment transforming at pace, I’m confident that our APEX Data Storage Services will provide immediate access to storage capacity which organisations require in a data-driven age. The Dell Technologies team will be supporting Irish customers in their Storage as-a-Service decisions over the coming months and work with them to simplify their storage need.”

 How APEX Data Storage Services works

Organisations can select from three performance tiers for APEX Block and File Services, available in one- or three-year terms, with base capacity options starting as low as 50 terabytes. Customers can easily procure their data storage resources through the APEX Console, a web-based tool that provides a single, seamless experience for customers to navigate their cloud and as-a-Service journey.

Customers can monitor capacity, performance and usage costs in real time, and update their subscriptions as needed. A recent Dell-commissioned Forrester Consulting study on APEX Data Storage Services shows customers can significantly reduce storage planning and provisioning costs while improving efficiency of storage professionals.

Channel partner opportunities in Ireland

APEX creates opportunities for channel partners to offer customers flexible and simplified IT solutions. With APEX Data Storage Services expanded availability, Dell Technologies Solution Providers and Storage Authorized Distributors in Ireland are able to earn incentives when selling these solutions on a referral basis. Cloud Service Provider partners also can host enhanced APEX Data Storage Services on behalf of customers.

Dell unveils new additions to the Alienware line #CES2022

Dell Technologies has unveiled details of the latest additions to its Alienware line. The new devices, showcased during CES 2022, range from the new Alienware x14, to the Alienware m15 R7 with Intel processors, gaming monitors and headset to amp up portability and performance for gamers.

Make your moves while on the move

Dell’s thinnest laptop to date, the Alienware x14, is made possible through a new patent-pending hinge design, which allows this compact gaming laptop to sport a suite of Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling technology which optimizes thermal performance, along with the largest Whr battery capacity on a 14” gaming laptop capable of over 11 hours of HD video playback.

The Alienware x14 is the first 14” laptop supporting NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC technologies – so battery life is optimized even during immersive gaming sessions. The Alienware x14 is also the first Alienware laptop to use Type-C ports exclusively as charging ports. Under the hood, you can find the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors and our exclusive thermal interface material, Element 31, in addition to Intel® Arc™ Graphics or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU with 7-phase voltage regulation.

For those who desire bigger displays but the same high portability, Dell is also unveiling upgrades to the improved Alienware x15 R2 and Alienware x17 R2, which includes a completely new set of graphics options from NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 30 Series, 12th Gen Intel Core processors, faster memory and AlienFX stadium lighting.

For extreme gaming performance that delivers a competitive edge, Alienware m17 R5 blasts past the competition as the most powerful 17-inch AMD Advantage™ gaming laptop in the world. With a whole lot of AMD – AMD Ryzen™ 6000 Series processors, AMD Radeon™ RX graphics, AMD FreeSync™ Premium technology, AMD SmartShift MAX, AMD Smart Access Memory™ technology, and the first available laptop to feature AMD SmartAccess Graphics – our all-new m17 delivers an incredible combination of gaming technologies spanning hardware and software that create a gaming experience greater than the sum of its parts. All of this is cured with Alienware Cryo-tech cooling technology including graphics vapour chamber cooling to sustain high-performance through long marathon gaming sessions.

Dell is also offering the mid-size Alienware m15 R7, a 15-inch model available with either AMD Ryzen™processors or 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processors now supporting the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series GPUs.

Kick your senses into high gear

Alongside these devices, Dell is bringing the gaming experience to a whole new level with its new peripherals, designed for out-of-this-world viewing experiences, top-notch sound quality, customisable features and ergonomics.

For gamers who play racing, simulation or action-adventure games, or Twitch streamers and content developers, Dell has introduced the Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DW), a CES Innovation Award Honoree. This monitor offers stunning colour performance and high luminance with crystal-clear visuals for an immersive gaming experience.

But what exactly is Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) technology? In its simplest form, a QD-OLED display combines the impressive picture qualities of OLED with Quantum Dot technology to deliver a vibrant, life-like colour performance including consistent colour uniformity, wide colour coverage, incredible brightness and OLED reliability with a 3-year limited hardware warranty that covers OLED burn-in.

Meanwhile, the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset (AW920H), also a CES Innovation Award Honoree, can keep users playing comfortably. Inheriting the Legend 2.0 design, it is Dell’s most comfy headset with a slimmer silhouette, leatherette covering and soft memory foam earcups. Embedded with active noise cancelling, immersive multidimensional audio integrated touch controls and versatile device connectivity, this headset is perfect for PC and mobile gaming as well as music and entertainment. In addition, just 15 minutes of fast-charge renders 6 hours of use and a full charge enables up to 55 hours of gameplay.

Players can also pick up the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW720M). Weight-optimized at just 89g, it has a new slimmer design, 3D-sculpted ambidextrous thumb grips and iconic AlienFX RGB lighting. Its next-gen, 26,000 DPI optical sensor and magnetic force keyplates ensure the high-level performance expected from a gaming mouse.

Commenting on the latest releases, Vivian Lien, Vice President of Alienware and Dell Gaming, said: “No matter if you’re into hyper-realistic world-building or heart-pounding monster-slaying, incredible experiences are woven into Alienware’s DNA. This past year, for the benefit of gamers both casual and hardcore, we took that ethos to exhilarating new heights!

As players multiply in every region of the world and we gear up for hotly anticipated new game releases in 2022, the hype has never been stronger with development and innovation to match – including major updates across our Alienware mobility family and peripheral ecosystem. From the world’s thinnest 14” gaming laptop; to the most powerful 17-inch AMD Advantage gaming laptop out there; to the world’s first Quantum Dot OLED gaming monitor, each new device is packed with innovations.”

Pricing & Availability

February 9th2022

  • Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset (AW920H). Pricing to be confirmed nearer to shipping date.
  • Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW720M). Pricing to be confirmed nearer to shipping date.

March 29th2022

  • Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3423DW). Pricing to be confirmed nearer to shipping date.

Coming soon this Winter

  • Alienware x14. Pricing to be available upon launch.
  • Alienware x15 R2. Pricing to be available upon launch.
  • Alienware x17 R2. Pricing to be available upon launch.
  • Alienware m15 R7. Pricing to be available upon launch.

Coming later this Spring

  • Alienware m15 R7 with AMD processors. Pricing to be available upon launch.
  • Alienware m17 R5 AMD. Pricing to be available upon launch.

Dell unveils new XPS 13 Plus and new UltraSharp monitor. #CES2022

Dell Technologies today unveiled new products at CES 2022 across its XPS and display portfolios to help take collaboration and visual experiences to the next level.

The new XPS 13 Plus is the company’s most powerful device yet, with a sleek keyboard, function row, touch pad and palm rest delivering a clean, iconic appearance that is light to the touch and complemented by curved, comfy edges throughout.

Heightened senses for heightened creativity

Dell has enhanced both sight and sound in the new XPS 13 Plus. Its pioneering 4-sided InfinityEdge display continues to deliver a virtually borderless viewing experience and the company has reduced the number of layers from the display screen to improve clarity and reduce weight.

Designed with larger keycaps (also known as zero-lattice), the keyboard is comfortable, smooth and efficient with every keystroke. The top row of the keyboard is now cleaner, thanks to a new capacitive touch experience that allows you to switch between media and function keys easily.

The new XPS 13 Plus is the first XPS made using hydro-power renewable energy sources, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the aluminium and is 100% recyclable so it can be reused in new PCs.

“It’s no coincidence the new XPS 13 Plus is our most powerful yet, considering it was inspired by Gen-Z, a group that knows who they are, where they want to go and demands the horsepower they need to get there,” said Donnie Oliphan, Senior Director of XPS, Dell Technologies. “Modern and stylish, yet approachable and efficient – simple and intentional are the new definition of premium. Redesigned from the ground up with more performance than ever before, the XPS 13 Plus makes it so you can do everything you love to do in style.”

Collaborative and Visual Experience

With collaboration tools critical for a digital world, Dell has continued to invest in the ecosystem around the PC. This includes the CES Innovation Award Honouree, the new Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Video Conferencing Monitor. Featuring category-defining UltraSharp Webcam, echo cancelling dual array microphones and 14W speakers, this monitor provides the best collaboration and visual experience possible, making it feel like you’re there in person.

Ground-breaking IPS Black technology and VESA DisplayHDR 400 lets you view content in greater detail with 4K resolution, contrast and colour – while ComfortView Plus reduces harmful blue-light emissions and retains colour accuracy.

Then there’s the video conferencing capabilities. The new UltraSharp is certified for Microsoft Teams and comes with privacy and productivity features – letting you easily come on and off mute, enable/disable the camera with SafeShutter and quickly sign-in and out.

Pricing and availability

  • XPS 13 Plus is available worldwide Spring 2022, with Windows 11 or Ubuntu 20.04 on the Developer Edition. Pricing to be confirmed nearer to shipping date.
  • Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Video Conferencing Monitor (U3223QZ) is available worldwide on March 29th. Pricing to be confirmed nearer to shipping date.