{"id":214282,"date":"2017-06-06T15:23:20","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T13:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=214282"},"modified":"2017-06-06T15:23:20","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T13:23:20","slug":"hps-new-a3-multi-function-printers-detect-and-block-hackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/industrynews\/214282-hps-new-a3-multi-function-printers-detect-and-block-hackers.html","title":{"rendered":"HP’s new A3 multi-function printers detect and block hackers"},"content":{"rendered":"

HP has launched its new A3 multi-function printer<\/strong><\/a> portfolio in South Africa, which features a suite of advanced security features.<\/p>\n

The full portfolio of A3 MFPs includes PageWide printers and LaserJet platforms, which\u00a0are available in 34 different configurations.<\/p>\n

The company’s PageWide<\/strong><\/a> platform delivers affordable and efficient printing with lower energy consumption than comparable laser devices.<\/p>\n

PageWide printer models also reduce maintenance, thanks to a simple design with only three components that may need replacing. Both single and multi-function PageWide devices also boast print speeds of up to 60 pages per minute.<\/p>\n

LaserJet A3 multi-function printers feature printing speeds ranging from 22-60ppm and include durable, long-life internal components.<\/p>\n

Security Features<\/h3>\n

The A3 MFP line-up is aimed at security-conscious business applications and includes a selection of dedicated security features which allow the printers to detect and block potential attacks.<\/p>\n

The new security features<\/strong><\/a> implemented in HP’s A3 multi-function printers consist of three main tools which secure the device at start-up, monitor security during operation, and allow it to recover from an attack.<\/p>\n

HP’s Sure Start validates the integrity of the device’s BIOS at every boot cycle and will restore a safe copy of the BIOS if it discovers the system has been compromised.<\/p>\n

Enterprise A3 multi-function printers include FutureSmart firmware, which coordinates hardware functions with user requests and network information.<\/p>\n

The printer’s whitelisting protection also ensures that its firmware is not compromised or tampered with, and will reboot to an offline mode if an anomaly is discovered.<\/p>\n

The device will then send an automated notice to a\u00a0designated IT official to restore a clean version of its firmware.<\/p>\n

While it is running and connected to a\u00a0network, the printer\u00a0will continuously monitor connected devices and complex memory operations.<\/p>\n

If an attacker is able to compromise the device’s memory or firmware through a network connection, the printer will automatically reboot to a safe state.<\/p>\n

This makes HP’s A3 multi-function printers the most secure printers on the market.<\/p>\n

\"HP<\/a><\/p>\n

HP Smart Device Services<\/h3>\n

The new MFPs will also feature HP’s Smart Device Services cloud tools and smart sensing capabilities, which are designed to dramatically enhance service experience.<\/p>\n

The toolset monitors and diagnoses service needs to minimise downtime and cut costs, such as anticipating part servicing before the part fails – avoiding premature ink and toner replacement.<\/p>\n

Smart Device Services aim to enhance service efficiency and improve operation across HP devices, and\u00a0are compatible with HP’s new A3 PageWide and LaserJet multi-function printers.<\/p>\n

“Our customers wanted a robust portfolio of A3 MFPs with disruptive technologies and we believe we have achieved this with this range,\u201d said HP OPS Category Manager Richard Stainforth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are now delivering on this promise by bringing this range to South Africa. Using the vast knowledge we\u2019ve gained through our large-scale commercial printers, we streamlined our designs, improved print speeds, and enabled higher-quality printing for a lower cost.\u201d<\/p>\n

“With the arrival of the A3 portfolio, partners now have new ways to grow revenue and margins in this $200-million channel-led opportunity,” he said.<\/p>\n

HP\u2019s A3 multi-function printers are available through qualified channel partners or directly through HP.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the HP website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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