Vernon I.T. Rental is here for you throughout all the on-going COVID-19 changes.

Requirements for remote work are changing weekly it seems. We understand that you need support during this time. We’re here to help you deploy additional remote work laptops and computers to staff you may have asked to return to work.

In addition, there may be a need for your remote staff to take care of their children and other loved ones during this time. Through Vernon I.T. rental we can help your employees with laptops at home schooling, additional entertainment workstations and for other e-learning needs.

We have seen companies ask us for single delivery locations so that they can handle the distribution of devices. Should that not be possible for your company, we can assist with next day delivery across the country. We support devices throughout the life of your I.T. Rental.

We’re here to ensure your rental experience allows you to deploy your rental I.T. safely to ensure reduced downtime, secure wiping of data and provide support throughout the life of your I.T. Rental.

Please reach out to us to discuss how you can have a better I.T. Rental experience and please remember to practice safe social distancing.

Up-to-date Windows Software  on Laptop and Desktop Rental with Vernon Technology

We said goodbye to Windows 7 and now comes the question on everyone’s mind: How long until Microsoft gets rid of Windows 10?

Don’t fret, you still have time. Since releasing in July 2015, Windows 10’s extended support is expected to end in 2025 with updates twice a year. For every version of OS, Microsoft offers a minimum of 10 years of support (5 of Mainstream Support and 5 of Extended Support) providing security and program updates.

While you may be hesitant to update and switch over to Windows 10 due to issues with the earlier versions, Microsoft has implemented several changes ensuring all updates are ready for the market including more testing and slower rollouts. 

If you haven’t updated already, we strongly recommend upgrading as soon as possible. It’s important to keep your data secure, especially in a world where cybercrime continues to increase. Check out our blog post “Say Goodbye to Windows 7” for more information on how to upgrade to Windows 10.  

Now it’s time to verse yourself with all the new features Windows 10 provides. We’ve outlined some of the best features that the newest update of Windows 10 has to offer.   

Windows 10 20H1 Features:

• The Windows Defender Antivirus – This new security tool protects against malware and spyware across email, apps, the cloud and the web.
• Windows Hello – A password-free sign in option that unlocks your devices with your facial or fingerprint recognition. 
• Cortana – A “personal productivity assistant” built to help you use Microsoft 365 apps. Create tasks, emails and edit settings more efficiently with Cortana.
• Search Home – Quick Access to Weather, Top News, Today in History and New Movies.
• Kaomoji – A Kaomoji keyboard shortcut has been added. A Kaomoji is a popular japanese emoji-style such as（＾－＾）or ಠ_ಠ
• Virtual Desktops – Ability to rename your virtual desktops. 
• Automatically open apps – Edit in settings to opt in or out of automatically opening Universal Windows Platform apps after your machine has been restarted.

Shop Vernon for all your updated product rentals. Call us today at 1-877-752-0916 or email us at insidesales@vernontech.ca.

Vernon Technology is here to help you remote work during COVID-19

Since the discovery of the Coronavirus in Wuhan, China in December there have been over 2,700 deaths and more than 80,000 people have been infected worldwide. This illness has affected the globe in a traumatic way and even industries have begun feeling the effects. 

Popular tech companies, like Apple, who have factories in China and surrounding Asian countries are now expecting severe delays on highly anticipated products, like the new 5G iPhone. The coronavirus has resulted in many tech companies closing their stores and offices in China and the surrounding areas. With these closures, and the quarantine of the 11 million people living in Wuhan, accounting for 25% of global production of fibre optics, it is likely that there will be a noticeable decrease in the amount of tech products available on the markets. Smartphone production alone is projected to drop 12%.

Tech trade shows have also taken a significant hit since the outbreak of the coronavirus. 

Prior to the Mobile World Congress 2020 (MWC), the world’s largest mobile trade show, several companies, such as LG and AT&T, backed out of making an appearance last minute due to the increase of coronavirus outbreaks. As many tech companies use trade shows to introduce new smartphones, there will be a significant delay in the release of many sought after products as more businesses back out of various global trade shows. 

Some companies have used their trade shows as a platform to help combat the coronavirus. Samsung’s Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco took several precautions ensuring the safety of their guests. In addition to offering face masks and hand sanitizers, they used thermal imaging cameras at the entrance to detect fevers of attendees, and provided onsite medical assistance. 

Don’t let the coronavirus affect you or your business, let Vernon help you for all your rental needs. Call us at 1-877-752-0916 for support during these delays or email us at insidesales@vernontech.ca.

Gaming Hardware Rental Available Through Vernon Technology

Over the last few years there has been a huge shift in the entertainment industry. The gaming industry has seen significant growth and has become the most popular and profitable forms of entertainment.

In the last year, the gaming industry was estimated to have produced $116 billion, over $10 billion more than TV or TV streaming services. The gaming industry has seen a 10.7 percent growth in the last year and has no signs of stopping. 

The diverse industry for gaming provides users with various ways of consumption, whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a mobile user. Gaming has become normalized and readily available for use in everyday life. Nowadays everyone has a mobile device and access to various games allowing them to play games whenever they want. 

One of the most significant changes to the gaming universe is the shift of it being an antisocial and individual experience to being an interactive experience. There is now a large participant aspect associated with video games whether it is watching YouTube videos or attending e-sport events.

E-sporting events are now just as popular as regular sporting events. Many schools and organizations have even created e-sport teams in order to get more involved. Furthermore, videos of people playing video games on YouTube are some of the most popular videos to watch online. YouTube influencers like PewDiePie have over 102M subscribers and average 5M views on gaming related videos. 

With the significant growth in the gaming industry, we have been able to see some really cool new gaming advances. Check out some of our favourite ones below. 

New Gaming Advancements:

• • Cybershoes – Cybershoes are gaming shoes that allow one to walk and run in the Virtual world all while sitting in real life.
  • VR Suits – VR Suits allow you to feel things in the Virtual world (including gun shots) giving users a “real” Virtual Reality experience.
  • Updates to Motion Tracking – Many of the problems and barriers associated with motion tracking have been addressed making it more accurate. 
  • Nintendo Switch Copies – New products mimicking the Nintendo Switch are proving to be just as good if not better, such as the LYRA or Google Stadia. These new advancements allow users to play video games wherever they are. 
  • Gaming Monitors – New gaming monitors have been created to provide a better user experience like the Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitor with a curved display.  

Dip your toes into the gaming universe with our VR rentals. For information on how Vernon can help you put on your own e-sport event or improve your gaming experience call us at 1-877-752-0916 or email us at insidesales@vernontech.ca.

Laptop Rentals & Devices With The Latest Software

Last month Microsoft officially put an end to Windows 7. After 10 years, Microsoft will no longer be providing support, security updates or bug fixes to Windows 7 users. Instead, the company plans to focus more on technology that provides its users with new experiences.

For the approximately 200 million remaining PCs around the world, this means they will no longer have protected services causing a serious security risk to themselves or their organization. Due to the mainstream use of Windows 7, those who do not update risk being targeted by hackers and viruses who attempt to exploit those who haven’t upgraded.

This can be especially risky for companies dealing with the data of others as it puts those associated with the company at risk as well. The longer companies risk not upgrading, the higher the risk to security.

Because of this severity of risk associated with this change, there have been several recommendations and options given to users on how they can minimize any risks.

Options:

• Upgrade to Windows 10 – Depending on how old your device is, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for only US$119.
• Upgrade your Device – Purchase new devices compatible with Windows 10. While this may be the most costly solution – it is the highest recommended.
• Upgrade to Linux – A free alternative to Windows 7, Linux is specifically designed to run on older computers.
• Upgrade through Windows Media Creation Tool – Users with a Windows 7 or 8 license key are able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free by upgrading through the Windows Media Creation Tool. While this option may be free, it may be more confusing to some users and does not work for Windows Enterprise users.
• Get Windows 7 Extended Security Updates – While not highly recommended, this option will protect you against any threat deemed critical or important. It is important to note that this option is only available for the next 3 years.

If for any reason you cannot upgrade your devices, ensure you protect yourself.

Trips to Protect Yourself:

• Add security layers and ensure you are using antivirus software to detect any threats
• Implement email protection
• Provide your employees with security awareness training
• Try to avoid using the internet on Windows 7 devices and add mitigating controls so you can control who has access
• Uninstall all unnecessary software and disable any unneeded services

While this transition may be more difficult for some companies, Vernon can help you with your shift. Rent up to date devices and avoid major security risks during your transition to purchasing or upgrading your products. Call us at 1-877-752-0916 or email us at insidesales@vernontech.ca to discuss your options today.

Vernon Offers Magic Leap Mixed Reality Headset for Rent

Say hello to Magic Leap 1 – a $2995 mixed reality headset aimed at juxtaposing virtual reality animations with the real world. At such a price point, many would agree that the product is priced much too high for the average consumer – and the numbers would say the same. As such, Magic Leap has decided to switch their focus to enterprises, successfully casting themselves into the market for business-related applications. In concentrating on visual interaction, 3D visualization, training and assistance and location-based services, the company has taken steps to appeal to the professional environment.

Magic Leap has recently announced testing for Jump by Magic Leap, aimed at enabling new channels of communication and collaboration for users who are both physically and virtually co-present. With Jump, companies can bridge their digital content with elements of the physical world in a way that grows creative efforts and productivity. Real estate companies have employed Jump as a means of providing individuals with the ability to experience 3D models of buildings while aiding in future development; thereby, reducing travel costs, environmental impacts and processes of interaction.

Jump can generate visual models of just about anything – from jet engines to statistical sets. In producing spatial insights and real-world scaling, Jump takes decision-making and complex business endeavours to the next level. Coupled with a unique ability to create visual representations of instructions, the program also functions to streamline training operations and enable employees to participate in more comprehensive and amusing training sessions.

Make sure you stay up to speed on the latest tech news by checking out our blog page and social media channels.

Technology is always evolving… and so should your business. In order to keep up with your competitors and provide clients with the latest and greatest in tech trends, it is important to have access to the most current products. At Vernon, we understand how expensive ‘keeping up with the times’ can be, which is why we offer a wide range of flexible renting options.

If you only require certain products for a specified amount of time, there’s no reason for you to purchase brand new items at cost. Save your money, and rent instead. With the most current technology made affordable, you can receive top-of-the-line products while avoiding any long-run expenses, commitments, maintenance or storage costs. Depending on the nature of your business, renting may even entitle you to receive certain types of tax-deduction benefits.

Let us help you source your favourite products with minimal payments – so that you can delegate your finances to the more important things.

Did you know that research suggests Americans are “more afraid of technology than death?” With our futures becoming more tech-centered, more people are experiencing what has come to be known as technophobia – the fear of technology and its advances. 

If you read our last blog, you already have a sense of how advanced our technology is becoming, and how we are already well on the road of becoming fully dependent on it. Though robot movies and discussions about A.I. can embed a number of frightening thoughts in our heads, most of them are, in fact, irrational fears – the most common one being that of machines making humans obsolete. 

Inasmuch as technophobia is becoming a widespread concern, unfortunately it is not as easy as it sounds to halt our technology use. These tech advances have undoubtedly made our lives easier, and many of our devices have truly become extensions of ourselves in our daily life. 

While technology is not going anywhere soon, we can learn to monitor the amount that we use. With so many of us becoming overwhelmed by all of the changes in our digital world, it is important not to inundate your guests and attendees with an unnecessary amount of digital devices and toys. Don’t overlook the importance of quality over quantity – spend more money on something eye-catching this year and keep your customers at ease. 

Check out our full selection of offerings or call us at 1-877-752-0916 to discuss how we can help you and your business today.

If you live in North America, it is likely that you have access to wireless connection pretty much anywhere, anytime. With most of us being able to enjoy the luxury of 24/7 network connection for all of our devices, it is clear that chords and cables are quickly becoming a thing of the past. 

We are now witnessing wireless charging, headphones and even electric cars. As A.I. continues to advance, it is predicted that our houses will have the ability to fully adapt to our routines, with nearly all of our electronic devices expected to be able to configure themselves to our unique needs. In lieu of our ever-changing digital world, companies like Qualcomm have even invested close to $50 billion in wireless initiatives. 

At Vernon, we can help you keep up with the wireless tech trends by powering your event with high-speed network performance. Let us assist in making your events, and future, wireless and call us at 1-877-752-0916.