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Sharp MX-2600N and MX-3100N Receive Outstanding Achievement Award From Buyers Laboratory, Inc.

Webmaster — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:43:00 -0700

MAHWAH, NJ, December 15, 2008 -- Sharp Information and Imaging Company of America (SIICA) today announces that the company has earned an “Outstanding Achievement” award from Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI). Sharp was recognized this year for the innovative features found on its newest multifunctional peripherals (MFPs) – the MX-2600N and MX-3100N – that offer dealers and their customers affordable, high-quality color combined with innovative features to streamline document workflow.

DocuWare Web Client with Expanded Functionality Easy Workflow Using Any Browser

Webmaster — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:20:29 -0700

Newburgh, NY – December 9, 2008 – The newest version of the DocuWare Web Client makes it easier than ever to set up document workflow processes via the Internet. DocuWare, Integrated Document Management software specialist, has now made it even easier to automate your daily business processes using the Internet. Annotations and highlights can now be added directly to documents and dynamic linking helps speed up business processes.

Kyocera Mita America Launches the TASKalfa Color Multifunctional Product Series with the Unsurpassed Performance, Ultra Reliabil

Webmaster — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:57:00 -0700

Fairfield, NJ – December 8, 2008 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of the TASKalfa® 500ci series of Color Multifunctional Products (MFP). Designed for today’s demanding businesses, the TASKalfa 500ci color MFP series combines exceptional color printing, scanning, copying and optional faxing, along with easy-to-use features that maximize efficiency and streamline tasks.

Email Archiving

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:54:10 -0700

By Corey Smith

eWeek posted today a great article titled, How to Choose the Best E-mail Archiving Solution for Your Enterprise.

An increasing number of enterprises are investigating e-mail archiving solutions due to regulatory compliance, legal discovery and storage management issues. Understanding how to evaluate these e-mail archiving solutions is critical if you want to effectively address these business challenges.

If you understand the options for email archiving and how they apply to electronic document management, you can increase efficiency in your business and provide savings to your bottom line.

Boosting Margins With Compatible Toner Cartridges

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:49:59 -0700

By Craig Faczan

Many VARs neglect imaging supplies in their product portfolios, and for good reason: There is very little margin on printers and OEM cartridges. With high-quality aftermarket products, however, you can develop a good source of recurring profits.

According to market research firm InfoTrends, OEMs own 73 percent of the market in monochrome cartridges and 93 percent in color cartridges—statistics that are lost on many solution providers. Generally speaking, competing with aftermarket cartridges is a losing battle: The market is small, price-driven, and saturated with competition. Why compete with thousands of companies fighting for a small percentage of the business when you can strategically convert customers from high-priced OEM cartridges and reap the rewards?

In the life of a typical laser printer, 80 to 90 percent of its total cost of ownership (TCO) is from cartridges. A high-end network laser printer that outputs a million pages may cost $1,000. Over its life, the printer will probably use about $8,000 in cartridges and require about $1,000 worth of service. To compete with local providers, the Internet, and even the OEMs, you likely would need to sell at 10 percent margins to reap about $1,000 of profit over the life of the printer. Clearly, that is not a compelling business model.

High Speed Production Scanner Compatible with Document Management System DocuWare Compatible with Canon imageFORMULA DR-7090C

Webmaster — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:50:03 -0700

Newburgh, NY – December 2, 2008 – DocuWare, a leader in the integrated document management industry, has tested the Canon imageFORMULA DR-7090C Universal Production Scanner to be compatible with DocuWare 5.1b.

The DR-7090C quickly and easily integrates into a DocuWare installation, allowing users to effortlessly turn paper documents into digital files. Documents can be scanned using the default TWAIN or ISIS interface in color, B&W, or grayscale and simultaneously shared via e-mail, stored on the network, saved on portable USB drives, sent to networked printers and copiers, or sent to a network folder which DocuWare monitors to automatically deliver scanned images to a virtual ‘in basket’ on a desktop for further processing. The DR-7090C is enabled for Kofax image enhancement capabilities, which is optional.

eCopy Awards Konica Minolta Two Office Equipment Channel Partners Best Practices Awards

Webmaster — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:33:30 -0700

Ramsey, N.J. – November 20, 2008 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that eCopy, Inc. has named the company a 2008 eCopy Office Equipment Channel Partners Best Practices Award winner in the category of Best Executive Sponsored Initiative in the United States and Europe.

Integrated Electronic Document Management and the SMB: No One Size Fits All

Webmaster — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:26:52 -0700

By James True

The Small-to-Medium (SMB) business segment may be one of the most misunderstood markets ever. Vendors erroneously assume SMB is a large, undifferentiated market that is easy to sell into, especially compared to large enterprises, where big brands and massive corporate sales forces are needed to get a foot in the door.

In fact, SMBs vary substantially in their technology needs. The smaller prospect is very different than the larger mid-sized firm in terms of the technologies they can use as well as how they buy, support and implement these technologies. The differences between small and mid-sized companies are well-illustrated by their document management technology needs. In particular, integrating electronic document management technology with the business applications commonly used by the small enterprise poses a special challenge.

Research reveals significant differences in MPS requirements across countries

Webmaster — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:33:49 -0700

November 17, 2008 -- A new study from the Photizo Group captures the nuances and preferences of the Western European Managed Print Services (MPS) market. The Western European MPS Decision Maker Tracking Study™ is the first dedicated research into managed print services in France, Germany and the UK. The first-of-its-kind study is available now.

"The practice of managed print services can be adopted by companies anywhere, but priorities, concerns and preferences can and do vary, according to our research. As vendors pursue MPS opportunities, this information can guide their efforts in productive directions. Companies in these countries considering MPS contracts will also benefit from understanding how others in their markets are evaluating and adopting MPS," said Ed Crowley, founder and president of the Photizo Group.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America Expands Direct, Local Sales Operations with Sharp Business Systems in South Car

Webmaster — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:56:00 -0700

MAHWAH, N.J., Nov 14, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today announced it has once again expanded its direct regional sales operation with the opening of the newest Sharp Business Systems (SBS) branch in Greenville, SC. SIICA's SBS unit has purchased Greenville-based Kearns Business Solutions from The Pater Group, to serve the Upstate South Carolina market.