❄️ As we enter the final stretch leading up to Christmas and the New Year, we’re continuing our Winter Specials series with another installment. We’d like to highlight the latest news from our Sternchen vendors. We hope you’ll find one or two of these offers interesting.❄️

❄️1password

150,000 businesses and millions of consumers rely on 1Password to securely log in to the applications and websites they use every day.

The vendor of this comprehensive password manager believes there should be no conflict between security and productivity . That’s why 1Password develops modern, easy-to-use solutions for identity security and access management that align with the way people work and live today.

Do you already offer 1Password to your customers? Follow this link to learn more about the security model of 1Password. If you have any further questions, please contact our sales team.

❄️embarcadero

The vendor Embarcadero is known for its powerful software development tools. Through the end of the year, Embarcadero is offering attractive discounts on various licensing models for its high-quality software: C++ Builder, Delphi, and RAD Studio.

Take advantage of a 20% discount on Pro licenses, which are ideal for individual developers and for developing desktop and mobile applications, or a 25% discount on Enterprise licenses, which are perfect for teams and larger projects. And that’s not all: Architect licenses at come with a a whopping 30% discount. This model is the most comprehensive solution and is suitable for developing enterprise applications that require database, cloud, or web connectivity.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity, promote the development tools to your customers and save money in the process. The promotion is only valid until 31.12.2024, so act quickly and get a quote from our sales team.

❄️intel software

Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of the open, standards-based, multi-architecture programming initiative for accelerator architectures!
The oneAPI initiative has not only transformed the global developer ecosystem in a lasting way, but has also become the foundation for developing high-performance software that can run on any vendor architecture. With hundreds of contributors, more than 4.3 million installations, and 6.8 million developers accessing it through Intel Software and AI Tools, oneAPI is arguably one of the most significant programming standards.

Just in time for the new year Intel Software has released the 2025 Development Tools published. They help to increase developer productivity and code scalability! These are the three most interesting advantages of the new version:

• More performance on Intel platforms such as up to three times higher GenAI performance on 6th generation Intel Xeon processors with oneDNN, Intel-optimized AI frameworks and Intel AMX1 and at the same time improved security and encryption with the Intel Cryptography Primitives Library
• More access to key tools such as industry-leading AI frameworks or performance libraries to use built-in Intel optimizations for even better performance, e.g. with Intel AI Tools via CPU, GPU and AI accelerators of the latest LLMs
• Greater hardware choice through improved support for multiple vendors and architectures, including faster migration from CUDA to SYCL using the Intel DPC++ Compatibility Tool, which automatically migrates over 100 APIs

❄️Mindmanager by alludo

The vendor MindManager has released version 24! Numerous improvements and new features make work management easier and ensure seamless collaboration. Highlights of this release include the ability to display Gantt charts, new filters for collaboration, an Excel data mapper, and a countdown feature for tasks.

The MindManager apps are a brand-new addition : they offer customized and innovative tools and solutions that integrate seamlessly into the user interface. The apps add a new level of customization and functionality to MindManager.
Users can use apps provided by the MindManager team or those developed externally and approved by MindManager. They are installed separately, similar to how add-ons are added to other applications. The apps can be tailored to the specific requirements of each user’s use case.

Under this link you can download and try your first app, “AI App,” for free! Here you’ll find instructions for use.

Update: up to and including 20.12.2024 you can purchase MindManager Professional Subscription licenses from us with an additional 10% discount! The MindManager Professional Subscription license is the complete package for individual users and small teams. Simply contact our sales team for a quote.

❄️Starwind

Do you already know VSAN from StarWind? The software-defined storage solution impresses with its particularly simple installation, operation and administration. Currently, the hypervisors BroadCom ESXi, Microsoft HyperV and, since this year, also Proxmox are fully supported.

Full support with high data availability is guaranteed from just two nodes. The software also offers synchronous mirroring and high performance with a user-friendly web interface. VSAN supports iSCSI and NVMeoF, integrates seamlessly with Proxmox and can be used with any Proxmox-compatible storage architecture. The software is available as a standalone or pre-installed hyperconverged solution, customized to the customer’s needs and offers comprehensive support – all from a single source.

On the StarWind website you’ll find more information about the vendor and answers to why hyperconvergence is the future.

❄️ The last few weeks of the year invite us to reflect. We would like to thank you for your valuable partnership and look forward to successfully shaping 2025 together with you once again. A peaceful pre-Christmas period and many positive moments for you and your team! ❄️