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Simply NUC, a global leader in customized PC solutions, today announced the launch of the “Edge Tech Podcast”, a new podcast series designed to help listeners understand and engage with the latest transformative technologies. Hosted by David Kosloski, Simply NUC’s VP of Marketing, the podcast will feature insightful discussions with top experts from the technology sector and within Simply NUC to unpack emerging trends and their potential to reshape industries, businesses, and daily life.

In each episode of the Edge Tech Podcast, David and guest experts break down the latest tech trends, offering clear explanations of the technologies that are changing the world. From Edge Computing and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations to the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on businesses, the podcast seeks to make these complex topics accessible to anyone, regardless of technical background.

“Edge computing and other emerging technologies are increasingly influencing how we work, live, and interact with our world,” says David Kosloski. “Through the EdgeTech Podcast, we aim to demystify these technologies, exploring why they matter and how they impact everyday life and business.”

Listeners can expect engaging conversations in each episode, with topics tailored to keep pace with the fast-evolving tech landscape. The first episodes will feature insightful guest appearances from industry leaders and Simply NUC’s specialists, offering both a broader perspective on tech and unique insights into Simply NUC’s role at the forefront of the Edge and IoT ecosystem.

The Edge Tech Podcast is now available on major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible. You can also watch on YouTube.  New episodes will be released monthly, and listeners can catch snippets and insights on Simply NUC’s social media channels.

About Simply NUC:
Formed in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specializing in customized small-form-factor PCs. Simply NUC provides fully configured, warrantied, and supported PC systems, as well as end-to-end NUC project development, custom operating system installations, and NUC accessories. Learn more at www.simplynuc.com.

The partnership enables rapid global deployment of solutions. Delivering safer, more secure environments, and helping reduce casualties during critical incidents.

AUSTIN, Texas; BELFAST, United Kingdom; DUNLEER, Ireland — 15^th October 2024 – Audiebant, the UK’s leading provider of zoned mass communication and lockdown solutions, has signed an exclusive agreement with Simply NUC, a global leader in small-form custom computing, known for their Next Unit of Computing (NUC) products.

Simply NUC will become the sole supplier of NUCs to Audiebant within the zoned mass communication sector. This enables Audiebant to accelerate the deployment of its intelligent communication software, reducing the risk of harm to both people and property during critical incidents or terrorist attacks. This partnership supports Audiebant’s established facility security and mass communication systems, complementing its recently launched, patent-pending solar-powered outdoor events unit.

Under the terms of the partnership, Simply NUC will custom-install Audiebant’s software onto Simply NUC’s hardware. The solution is a Hardware-Enabled Software-as-a-Service (HESaaS) Audiebant branded media player. Simply NUC will also manage the logistics of these units directly to Audiebant’s clients worldwide.

Simply NUC’s global distribution network spans over 200 countries. Audiebant will benefit from a streamlined supply chain resulting in reduced delivery times. This ensures that the bespoke safety solution reaches clients quickly and efficiently.

The partnership brings value to Simply NUC, which gains a high-volume, long-term customer in Audiebant. This strengthens Simply NUC’s existing customer portfolio, which already includes NASA, Meta, Tesla, and other major global organisations.

Audiebant anticipates the deal will support its ambitious goal of 500% annual compounded growth over the next three years. This growth will be for both client base and revenue. By leveraging the partnership with Simply NUC, Audiebant aims to expand into more than 30 countries within this timeframe.

“From our first conversation, the innovative team at Simply NUC understood the scale of our ambition to expand rapidly in international markets,” says Josh Dean, CEO of Audiebant. “By utilising their cutting-edge NUC technology, we’re not only able to meet the growing demand for our services, but we can also dramatically reduce deployment times. Their leading hardware ensures that our HESaaS offering provides safer environments at more locations, faster than ever.”

“Our partnership with Audiebant demonstrates how our leading-edge technology can be adapted for a wide range of impactful applications,” says Jonny Smith, CEO, of Simply NUC. “We look forward to working closely with Audiebant to scale their business globally through our extensive distribution network. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity as we continue to expand into the safety and security sector.”

About Simply NUC

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specialising in customised small form-factor compute solutions. Simply NUC pushes the boundaries of technology, creating efficient, powerful solutions without limits. Learn more at www.simplynuc.com.

About Audiebant

Audiebant’s leading Mass Communication and Zoned Lockdown solution delivers a comprehensive, instant emergency notification system, widely used by educational institutions, the NHS, government departments, and corporate organisations. Combining audio, visual, and mobile alerts, Audiebant’s system ensures full coverage during critical incidents and lockdowns. It uses AI-powered text-to-speech to deliver clear, concise messaging, with advanced zoning capabilities allowing different messages to be sent simultaneously to different areas. The system also facilitates non-emergency, day-to-day communication. Learn more at: https://www.audiebant.co.uk/?utm_source=psm

Simply NUC introduces advanced AI capabilities and top-tier graphics in a compact, tool-less design with the NUC 14 Performance “Scorpion Canyon”. 

AUSTIN, Texas; BELFAST, United Kingdom; DUNLEER, Ireland — July 16, 2024 —

Simply NUC, Inc., a leading custom computing company, proudly announced the launch of the Scorpion Canyon NUC 14 Performance device across their global websites, a revolutionary PC workstation designed to meet diverse computing needs. Featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra “Meteor Lake” CPUs, Intel® Arc™ integrated graphics, and optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 or 4070 graphics, the NUC 14 Performance redefines computing in a compact form factor.

“Introducing the NUC 14 Performance is a significant milestone for us,” said Aaron Rowsell, Founder & President of Simply NUC. “This product family ushers in advanced AI capabilities and top-tier graphics in computing power. With unmatched performance, AI-readiness, and a sleek tool-less design, the NUC 14 Performance sets a new standard for compact workstations.”

Targeting a diverse market, the NUC 14 Performance is built for businesses, including AI SMBs, small-sized enterprises, medium-sized businesses, retail, advanced digital signage, AR/VR kiosks, STEM education, cloud learning, media SoHo, motion capture studios, sound labs, and more.

The NUC 14 Performance is an AI-ready powerhouse, seamlessly handling performance-intensive tasks, AI inferencing with software and hardware acceleration, and machine learning. The collaboration between the Intel Core Ultra “Meteor Lake” CPUs, Intel ARC integrated graphics, and optional NVIDIA GPUs (RTX 4060, RTX 4070) makes complex modeling, 3D design, and large database analysis effortlessly achievable. Supporting five 4K monitors ensures a visually stunning experience for multitasking.

The NUC 14 Performance has a tool-less chassis design for easy upgrades. If additional storage or I/O is needed, the unit offers three M.2 / 2280 PCIe Gen4 slots and multiple connectivity options including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4/USB-C Type-C, and a USB 2.0 port. The device supports up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR5 5600 MHz SODIMMs, maximizing efficiency and effortlessly fueling applications.

Starting at €1,649, the Scorpion Canyon NUC 14 Performance is now available to order. For more information and to explore customization options, please visit: simplynuc.com/scorpion-canyon

About Simply NUC

Formed in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specializing in mini-computers. Simply NUC provides fully configured, warrantied, and supported mini PC systems to businesses and consumers, as well as end-to-end NUC project development, custom operating system installations, and NUC accessories. For more information about Simply NUC visit www.simplynuc.com.

Simply NUC and Scale Computing Announce Integration on the Onyx NUC

AUSTIN, Texas; BELFAST, United Kingdom; DUBLIN, Ireland — May 29, 2024 

Simply NUC, a leading provider of customized computing solutions, announced an exciting collaboration with Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyper-converged solutions, enabling Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) certification and integration on the Simply NUC Onyx PC. This announcement marks a significant milestone between Simply NUC and Scale Computing in delivering superior computing and management capabilities on an expanded offering of compact hardware tailored for edge computing applications.

Edge computing, a paradigm shift in the IT landscape, demands efficient and reliable infrastructure that can handle diverse workloads while ensuring seamless management. Recognizing this need, Simply NUC and Scale Computing have come together to empower enterprise businesses with a robust solution that combines the power of Scale Computing HyperCore (SC//HyperCore) with the performance and flexibility of the Simply NUC Onyx PC.

The Onyx NUC is purpose-built for edge computing environments, offering a compact yet powerful computing solution that fits seamlessly into diverse deployment scenarios. With SC//HyperCore and Scale Computing Fleet Manager (SC//FleetManager) licenses pre-integrated on v9 and v5 units, businesses can now leverage the combined strengths of both technologies to achieve unparalleled efficiency, scalability, and manageability at the edge.

Key benefits of this collaboration include:

1. Superior Computing Performance: The Onyx NUC, equipped with SC//HyperCore and SC//Fleet Manager, delivers exceptional computing power tailored for edge workloads, ensuring smooth operations even in demanding environments.
2. Efficient Management: SC//Platform on Onyx NUC enables simplified management of edge infrastructure, allowing businesses to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs.
3. Scalability: With the ability to scale resources dynamically, businesses can adapt to evolving workload demands without compromising performance or reliability.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Simply NUC to bring this expanded and innovative small form factor hardware solution to market,” said Craig Theriac, VP of Product Management, of Scale Computing. “By combining Scale Computing’s innovative software with the Onyx NUC, we’re empowering businesses to unlock new possibilities in edge computing, enabling them to achieve greater agility, efficiency, management and performance.”

Scale Computing brings together simplicity and scalability with an edge computing platform that is easy to use, easy to manage, and easy to deploy. Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform) replaces existing infrastructure, empowering enterprises to run applications and process data outside centralized data centers, at the edge of their networks, closest to where data is created and utilized. With SC//Fleet Manager, the industry’s first cloud-hosted monitoring and management tool built for hyper-converged edge computing infrastructure at scale, customers can quickly identify areas of concern using a single pane of glass, scaling from 1 to over 50,000 clusters. Zero-touch provisioning allows administrators to centrally monitor and manage hundreds or thousands of distributed edge infrastructure deployments with few or no on-site IT personnel.

This certification represents a commitment from both Simply NUC and Scale Computing to deliver best-in-class small form factor solutions tailored for the unique challenges of edge computing. Together, they aim to redefine the edge computing landscape and empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. For more information, visit simplynuc.com/scale-computing/.

About Simply NUC
Formed in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specializing in customized small form factor PCs. Simply NUC provides fully configured, warrantied, and supported PC systems to businesses, as well as end-to-end NUC project development, custom operating system installations, and NUC accessories. For more information about Simply NUC visit www.simplynuc.com.

About Scale Computing
Scale Computing is a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, Scale Computing Platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects infrastructure problems in real-time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime, even when local IT resources and staff are scarce. Edge Computing is the fastest-growing area of IT infrastructure, and industry analysts have named Scale Computing an outperformer and leader in the space, including being named the #1 edge computing vendor by CRN. Scale Computing’s products are sold by thousands of value-added resellers, integrators, and service providers worldwide. When ease-of-use, high availability, and TCO matter, Scale Computing Platform is the ideal infrastructure platform. Read what our customers have to say on Gartner Peer Insights, G2, and TrustRadius.