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Acer Unveils New TravelMate Laptops for the Education Market with Reinforced Durability and User Sensing Software

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Acer launches three new robust and long-lasting laptops; Acer TravelMate B5 14, TravelMate B3 11, and the convertible TravelMate B3 Spin 12 for classroom use.The ultra-durable, MIL-STD 810H-compliant designs feature shock-absorbent bumpers, reinforced brackets, spill-resistant keyboards, and mechanically anchored keys.Powered by up to Intel® Core™ 3 processors[1] and Windows 11 Pro, these laptops ensure smooth performance and all-day power with fast-charging batteries[2].All models include built-in Acer User Sensing Software to promote better usage habits with screen distance and break reminder alerts.Modular and serviceable keyboard designs allow for seamless repairs, helping reduce the total cost of ownership.

LONDON, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today announced the new Acer TravelMate B5 14, TravelMate B3 11, and the convertible TravelMate Spin 12 at the 2025 BETT Show in London, all featuring advanced technology, rugged designs, and reliable features to support students in both in-class and hybrid learning environments.

The devices are equipped with up to Intel® Core™ 3 processors[1], offering smooth performance and low power consumption. Fast internet connection is ensured with up to Wi-Fi 7[1] connectivity to give students the extra boost they need to excel during online collaborations and classes. Each model includes the Acer User Sensing software that sends usage alerts including screen distance and study break reminders, and modular designs for seamless device maintenance. 

Acer TravelMate B5 14

The TravelMate B5 14 offers a large view for learning in today’s modern classrooms, featuring up to an optional 14-inch FHD[1] (1920×1080) display with IPS screen technology[1]. Powered by up to an Intel Core 3 processor N355[1], it ensures responsive performance with low power consumption making it a reliable choice for students when multitasking and collaborating. Connectivity options include a USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port.

Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 12

The TravelMate B3 Spin 12’s convertible design makes learning more engaging and facilitates collaborative work among peers. It is equipped with up to an Intel® processor N250 and with a 12-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) screen with an optional TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light emission display[1] for greater comfort while reading, writing and watching videos. An optional stylus[1] provides precise control and quick note-taking, and has a dedicated dock for fast charging. The 5MP world-facing camera[1] allows learners to fold back the device and use the screen for recording, and the tent mode for hands-free viewing and to save on desk space during lectures.

Acer TravelMate B3 11

Designed for efficient mobile learning, the TravelMate B3 11 is an 11.6-inch laptop powered by the latest Intel processor N250[1]. It features an FHD (1920×1080) display and offers a wide range of options for connecting peripherals, including dual Type-C ports, two Type-A ports, and HDMI 2.0.

All new TravelMate devices offer AI-enhanced audio clarity with Acer PurifiedVoice, which uses AI noise reduction to filter background noise, and a temporal noise-reducing camera for clear video calls. Built for durability and to withstand common accidents, the laptops comply with MIL-STD 810H standards, featuring shock-absorbent bumpers, reinforced brackets and mechanically anchored keys. The spill-resistant keyboards utilize Acer’s unique drainage design, which routes water out from the bottom of the chassis and ensures vital components are protected.

The new TravelMate laptops offer fast internet and easy management features with Wi-Fi 7[1] and optional 4G LTE[1] connectivity. With Windows Autopilot for simplified device enrollment and modular designs with replaceable keyboards for quick repairs, these durable devices ensure all-day power for classes and learning. The ergonomic designs, featuring dual rubber feet for a secure grip, make for easy handling and mobility, making them perfect for active learners.

Pricing and Availability

The TravelMate B3 11 (TMB311-34) will be available in North America in Q1, starting at USD 429.99; in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 499, and in Australia in 1,099, starting at Q1.

The TravelMate B3 Spin 12 (TMB312R-31) will be available in North America in Q1, starting at USD 499.99; in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 399, and in Australia in Q1, starting at AUD 1,489.

The TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31-G2) will be available in North America in Q1, starting at USD 549.99, and in EMEA in February, starting at EUR 349.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Specifications

Name

Acer TravelMate B3 11

Models

TMB311-34/TMB311-34T/TMB311-34-TCO/TMB311-34T-TCO

Operating System

Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro

Processors

Intel® Processor N250

Intel® Processor N150

Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Display

11.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) 16:9 aspect ratio, wide viewing angle up to 170-degrees

11.6-inch HD (1366×768), 16:9 aspect ratio, wide viewing angle up to 170-degrees

Memory

Up to 8 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM

Storage

128 GB/256 GB, PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

Up to 128 GB UFS or eMMC storage

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) UFC camera, 1080p HD video at 60 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

HD (1280×720) UFC camera, 720p HD video at 30 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

Acer webcam (2560×1920), 1080p FHD audio/video recording, integrated USB 2.0 controller

Audio

Dual speakers, dual microphones with Acer PurifiedVoice technology, Acer TrueHarmony technology, built-in microphone on world-facing camera (optional)

Ports

Service IO ports, Two USB Type-C (supports USB charging and DisplayPort), Two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.0 with HDCP support, Headphone/speaker jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Battery

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides battery life of up to 10 hours

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E, supports Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Wi-Fi 7, supports Bluetooth 5.4 or above

Sensors

Time-of-Flight (ToF) Laser-ranging Sensor, Hall sensor

Applications

Acer TravelMate Sense

Security

Acer ProShield Plus, Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM), camera shutter, Kensington Lock (nano-type)

Compliance

EPEAT® Gold, TCO-certified, MIL-STD 810H, Energy Star®

Dimensions and weight

290.8 (W) x 209.5 (D) x 19.9/21.5 (H) mm  [11.45 x 8.25 x 0.78/0.85 inches]; 1.34 kg [2.95 lbs]

 

Name

Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 12

Models

TMB312R-31/TMB312RN-31-/TMB312R-31-TCO/TMB312RN-31-TCO

Operating System

Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 SE, Windows 11 Pro

Processors

Intel® Processor N250

Intel® Processor N150

Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Display

12.2-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) 16:10 aspect ratio, integrated multi-touch, Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Memory

Up to 8 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM

Storage

128 GB/256 GB, PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD

Up to 128 GB UFS or eMMC storage

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) UFC camera, 1080p HD video at 60 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

HD (1280×720) UFC camera, 720p HD video at 30 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

Acer webcam (2560×1920), 1080p FHD audio/video recording, integrated USB 2.0 controller

Audio

Dual speakers, dual microphones with Acer PurifiedVoice technology, Acer TrueHarmony technology, built-in microphone on world-facing camera (optional)

Ports

Service IO ports, Two USB Type-C (supports USB charging and DisplayPort), Two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.0 with HDCP support, Headphone/speaker jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Battery

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides battery life of up to 10 hours

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E, supports Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Wi-Fi 7, supports Bluetooth 5.4 or above

Sensors

Time-of-Flight (ToF) Laser-ranging Sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor)

Applications

Acer TravelMate Sense

Security

Acer ProShield Plus, Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM), camera shutter, Kensington Lock (nano-type)

Compliance

EPEAT® Gold, TCO-certified, MIL-STD 810H, Energy Star®

Dimensions and weight

296 (W) x 215 (D) x 19.9/21.5 (H) mm  [11.65 x 8.46 x 0.78/0.85 inches]; 1.45 kg [3.2 lbs]

 

Name

Acer TravelMate B5 14

Models

TMB514-31-g2

Operating System

Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro

Processors

Intel® Core™ 3 processor N355

Intel® Processor N250

Intel® Processor N150

Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Display

14-inch FHD (1920×1080), 16:9 aspect ratio

14-inch FHD with IPS technology (1920×1080) 16:9 aspect ratio, 45% NTSC color gamut

Memory

Up to 8 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM

Storage

128 GB/256 GB, PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD

Up to 128 GB UFS or eMMC storage

Supporting SD Card

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) UFC camera, 1080p HD video at 60 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

HD (1280×720) UFC camera, 720p HD video at 30 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

Audio

Dual speakers, dual microphones with Acer PurifiedVoice technology, Acer TrueHarmony technology

Ports

Service IO ports, USB Type-C (supports USB charging and DisplayPort), Two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1 with HDCP support, Headphone/speaker jack

Battery

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E, supports Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Wi-Fi 7, supports Bluetooth 5.4 or above

Applications

Acer TravelMate Sense, Acer QuickPanel, Quick Access, Acer User Sensing

Security

Acer ProShield Plus, Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Kensington Lock

Compliance

EPEAT® Gold, MIL-STD 810H, Energy Star®

Dimensions and weight

329.5 (W) x 231.8 (D) x 21.5/24.4 (H) mm  [12.97 x 9.13 x 0.85/0.96 inches] with Plastic A cover; 1.65 kg [3.64 lbs]

 

[1] Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region. All models are subject to availability

[2] Fast charge technology powers your device back up to 80% capacity in just an hour or 50% in 30 minutes.

About Acer  

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 8,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

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Safetyfirst Systems, LLC Provides Notice of Data Security Event

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Safetyfirst Systems, LLC (“SFS”) is providing notice of a data security event that may involve information relating to certain individuals. While SFS is not aware of any misuse of information associated with this event, it is providing notice to potentially affected individuals out of an abundance of caution.

On January 19, 2026, SFS identified suspicious activity involving a limited portion of its server environment. Upon discovering the activity, SFS quickly took steps to secure its systems, notified federal law enforcement, engaged leading third-party forensic specialists, and performed a detailed investigation into the nature, scope, and impact of the activity. The investigation determined that an unauthorized actor accessed and/or acquired certain files from limited SFS systems between January 16, 2026, and January 19, 2026. SFS then conducted a comprehensive review of the affected files to determine what information may have been involved and identify the individuals to whom the information relates. The review has recently concluded, and SFS is providing this notification to potentially impacted individuals out of an abundance of caution. Although the types of information vary by individual, the affected information may include names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers.

Protecting the privacy and security of the information entrusted to SFS is a responsibility the company takes very seriously. In response to this event, SFS promptly strengthened security measures, continues to enhance its technical safeguards and monitoring capabilities, and is reviewing existing policies and procedures to further protect against similar incidents in the future. SFS is also providing notice to potentially affected individuals and, where required, appropriate regulatory authorities.

Although SFS is unaware of any misuse of personal information impacted by this event, individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant against events of identity theft by reviewing account statements, explanation of benefits, and monitoring free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the appropriate insurance company, health care provider, or financial institution.

Individuals seeking additional information regarding this event can contact SFS’s dedicated assistance line at 1-833-289-5523 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Individuals may also write to SFS at PO Box 101, 3299 US Highway 46, Parsippany, NJ 07054-9998.

 

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Sunrate and Mastercard Release White Paper on Agentic AI and the Future of B2B Global Payments

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SHANGHAI, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sunrate, the global payment and treasury management platform, and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, unveiled a joint white paper, Beyond Automation: Defining Agentic Global Payments, at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).

Among the first reports in the payments industry to examine the impact of Agentic AI on B2B cross-border payments, the white paper provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how AI agents are reshaping enterprise payment operations. It proposes that cross-border payments are evolving beyond digitisation and automation into a new stage: Autonomy—where AI agents with reasoning, planning, and execution capabilities can independently orchestrate and optimise end-to-end payment and treasury workflows within defined governance frameworks.

As businesses expand across borders, B2B cross-border payments continue to be constrained by fragmented workflows, disconnected systems, foreign exchange inefficiencies, rising compliance requirements, and complex reconciliation processes. While traditional automation improves individual tasks, the white paper demonstrates that Agentic AI represents a fundamental shift by enabling intelligent agents to coordinate entire payment journeys across systems, counterparties, and approval workflows.

Drawing on Sunrate’s global payment infrastructure and AI-native product capabilities, together with Mastercard’s expertise in secure payment networks and data intelligence, the white paper defines Agentic Global Payments — a new category of AI-native global payment infrastructure built to automate and manage complex enterprise workflows.

The report identifies 16 major pain points across the B2B payment lifecycle and outlines 13 high-value AI use cases spanning supplier onboarding, accounts payable and receivable, virtual commercial cards, payment routing, foreign exchange management, compliance screening, fraud detection, reconciliation, and conversational operational support. It also demonstrates how AI agents can automate complex workflows—from extracting information across multiple document formats and conducting compliance checks to initiating payments, optimising FX execution, and completing reconciliation—while operating within enterprise governance and control frameworks.

The white paper further highlights that trusted adoption of agentic payments depends on more than technological capability. It identifies governance, transparency, security, and ecosystem collaboration as essential foundations for enterprise deployment, supported by frameworks such as Know Your Agent (KYA), payment tokenisation, auditability, and cross-industry interoperability.

Sunrate.AI portfolio currently includes the Payment Agent, FX Agent, Compliance Agent, Onboarding Agent, and Chat Agent, designed to help enterprises automate and optimise critical payment and treasury processes while maintaining compliance and operational control.

Mastercard has also been actively building the foundations for trusted agentic commerce – combining AI capabilities with verifiable authorisation, clear accountability and proven payments security. Its work in this area, including Agent Pay (alongside Agent Pay for Machines) and Verifiable Intent, are proof points in how Mastercard is enabling AI to participate in commerce safely and transparently. 

“Our mission is to make global payments seamless, compliant, and intelligent,” said Paul Meng, Co-founder and CEO of Sunrate. “As businesses continue expanding internationally, AI agents will fundamentally reshape how enterprises manage global payments—enabling smoother capital flows, reducing operational friction, and embedding real-time intelligence into every payment decision. This white paper represents an important step in helping the industry understand how Agentic AI can be deployed responsibly at enterprise scale.”

“Agentic commerce is changing how businesses make and execute payment decisions, but speed without accountability creates new categories of risk,” said Anouska Ladds, Executive Vice President, Commercial & New Payment Flows, Asia Pacific, Mastercard. “As AI starts to act on behalf of businesses, autonomous payment decisions need a clear, auditable chain of identity, intent and action. That’s what allows organisations to delegate with genuine confidence — and what will determine whether agentic commerce scales past pilots.”

Released under WAIC 2026’s theme, “Intelligent Partners, Co-creating the Future,” the white paper provides business leaders with practical guidance on adopting AI-driven payment capabilities, covering implementation approaches, governance considerations, and real-world enterprise applications.

By combining Sunrate’s expertise in global payments and treasury management with Mastercard’s trusted payment infrastructure and network capabilities, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the next generation of intelligent, secure, and autonomous B2B global payments.

Click here to check the white paper.

About Sunrate

Sunrate is a leading global payment and treasury management platform for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2016, Sunrate has enabled companies to operate and scale both locally and globally in 190+ countries and regions with its cutting-edge infrastructure, global network, and unified solutions.

Sunrate operates through offices across key markets, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and London. The company partners with the top global financial institutions, such as Citibank, Standard Chartered, Barclays, J.P. Morgan. Sunrate is also the principal member of Mastercard and Visa. To learn more about Sunrate, visit https://www.sunrate.com/.

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. 

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JAMS Launches AI for Enterprise Job Scheduling: JAX and JAMS MCP

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A new AI agent and an open-standard connector let IT teams query, diagnose, and manage automation in plain language, on the model they choose, with operational data able to stay onshore inside their own network

SYDNEY, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JAMS Software, an orchestration solution for scheduled and event-driven automation, today announced the general availability of two AI capabilities for enterprise job scheduling: JAX, an AI agent built into the JAMS Web Client, and JAMS MCP, a connector built on the open Model Context Protocol standard that brings JAMS into external AI coding tools. Both capabilities ship at no additional cost as part of JAMS Web.

Automation environments grow faster than the teams that run them. Jobs multiply across SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Airflow, SAP, JDE, and Banner, and when one fails, finding the root cause often means searching several consoles at once, frequently outside business hours. At the same time, IT leaders carry pressure to adopt AI while staying accountable for where operational data goes. JAX and JAMS MCP close both gaps together.

Full details on how JAX and JAMS MCP work, including the control model behind every action, are available at jamsscheduler.com/product/ai.

JAX is an AI agent that runs inside the JAMS Web Client. It finds jobs, troubleshoots failures, and answers how-to questions in plain language, with each response grounded in the JAMS user guide and checked against a built-in glossary. JAX acts only when a user asks it to. Reads flow freely, and every write action pauses for the user’s explicit approval before it runs. JAX does not learn between sessions, and conversations are not retained on the server.

JAMS MCP is a connector, built on the open Model Context Protocol standard, that brings JAMS into the AI tools engineering teams already use, including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Codex. Users query jobs, investigate failures, and manage runs in plain language without leaving their tool.

Both capabilities run inside the customer’s own network and act as the signed-in user, with that user’s exact JAMS permissions. There is no elevated AI account: whatever a user cannot do in the JAMS interface, JAX and JAMS MCP cannot do on that user’s behalf. Every JAX and MCP operation is recorded in its own dedicated log, and changes made through the JAMS API land in the JAMS audit trail like any other change. Customers choose their own AI model, whether a commercial provider such as OpenAI or Anthropic or a model running entirely on their own hardware, and JAMS never trains on customer data. In the current release, neither feature edits or deletes a job, folder, schedule, or agent definition. For teams that need operational data to stay onshore, JAX runs on a local model entirely inside the customer’s own network, so nothing leaves at all.

“Adopting AI usually means giving something up, most often visibility into where your data goes,” said Pete Hegland, Chief Executive Officer of JAMS Software. “We built JAX and JAMS MCP so that trade does not have to happen. Every action runs as the signed-in user, every change waits for approval, and the model can run on the customer’s own hardware, keeping operational data onshore.”

“For teams across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, two things matter: keeping data onshore, and getting answers when a job fails after hours,” said Shayne Cooper, Account Executive for APAC at JAMS Software. “JAX and JAMS MCP address both. The model can run on the customer’s own hardware, and the answer arrives in plain language at the moment it is needed.”

JAX and JAMS MCP are available now to all JAMS Web customers across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, with no separate licence, SKU, or additional cost. AI-assisted creation of new jobs and workflows from a plain-language description is on the roadmap for a future release, gated by the same approvals and permissions as every other action.

Learn how JAX and JAMS MCP work at https://jamsscheduler.com/product/ai.

Fast facts

JAX is an AI agent built into the JAMS Web Client for job scheduling and workflow automation.JAMS MCP is a connector built on the open Model Context Protocol standard, for Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Codex.Both act as the signed-in user, with that user’s exact JAMS permissions, and there is no elevated AI account.Customers choose the AI model, including a local model that runs entirely inside their own network.JAMS never trains on customer data.Both are available now at no additional cost as part of JAMS Web.

About JAMS Software
Founded in 1987, JAMS Software is an orchestration solution that helps IT teams centralize, automate, and manage scheduled and event-driven jobs across complex, hybrid environments. Over 850 customers rely on JAMS to run their automated workloads. JAMS Software, LLC is headquartered at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite A, Middletown, DE 19709.

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