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APC by Schneider, Lenovo and Scale Computing
join forces to create ‘Easy Does IT’
The joint platform will offer shared virtualisation, compute and
storage resources under the control of software intelligence and
automation to enable this highly simplified infrastructure solution.
Scale Computing’s hyperconverged software, including virtualisation
and sizing expertise, is integrated with APC and Lenovo to provide
a rack with power cabling and two switches. Each solution can be
tailored and configured to meet the individual needs of a customer,
utilising the technology partnership to deliver bespoke solutions.
S
cale Computing, the leading provider of hyperconverged
solutions, has announced its alliance with APC by Schneider and
Lenovo to deliver a turnkey hyperconverged micro datacentre-in-a-
box, which will meet the needs of edge computing. The platform
which is configured by Copaco will save organisations both time
and money by modernising and simplifying their IT infrastructure
and has launched in the Netherlands through a campaign called
‘Easy Does IT’.
The technology alliance will deliver a simple, fast, cost-effective and
resilient solution for channel partners, MSPs and end-users that can
meet the challenges of edge computing, IoT, virtualisation and Big
Data. Scale Computing’s simplified stack requires no expertise and
has no extra virtualisation software to license, saving organisations
both time and money. With added pay as you grow flexibility,
organisations can start small and grow as and when needed.
In addition, the micro data centre has built-in redundancy, providing
business continuity even in the most remote locations. The solution
is packaged up and ready to be deployed, providing a quick,
cost-efficient and simple IT infrastructure that can support edge
computing needs.
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Paytomat launches its system for cryptocurrency
payments in Amsterdam
P
aytomat rushes into Europe with its decentralised solution for
crypto payments. The pilot launch was held at Matrëshka Russian
Kitchen in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Paytomat held a presentation
for media in the morning and did a series of demos for crypto
enthusiasts who came in throughout the day. All guests had a
chance to test the Paytomat solution, which currently supports the
widest variety of cryptocurrencies: BCH, ZEN, XEM, DASH, WAVES,
LTC, ETH, NANO, DCR, XZC and BTC.
Yurii Olentir, Paytomat Founder and CEO, said: “Amsterdam is one
of the most crypto-friendly places, so we chose it for our kick-off
in Western Europe. With millions of tourists visiting every month,
cryptocurrencies can be a very convenient payment method.
For example, a transaction in Bitcoin Cash takes just a couple of
seconds and the fee is miniscule. The great public interest and
support we have received in Amsterdam makes us confident
we’ll succeed in building the Paytomat global infrastructure for
cryptocurrency payments.” easy. Paytomat works as an extension to the existing POS terminal
from Poster, which I have at my restaurant, so it only took a software
update and additional training for the staff.”
Sergey Zhukov, Founder of Matrëshka Russian Kitchen, said: “Thanks
to Paytomat, our guests now have the option to pay with crypto;
it’s convenient, fast and safe, and I believe this payment method
will become common with time. Starting to accept crypto was very The idea behind Paytomat is increasing the transactional usage of
cryptocurrencies in everyday life, providing additional incentives for
businesses, customers and crypto core teams through its unique
blockchain-based loyalty programme.
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