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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.

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.

MAHWAH, NJ, October 22, 2008 -- Sharp today announced that the first models in its new Frontier Series, the MX-C311 and the MX-C401, will begin shipping in November. The MX-C311 and MX-C401 are the first in the new line of A4 Multifunction Peripheral (MFP) and printer products that are designed to meet the needs of small and medium workgroups and bring the superior performance of Sharp technology closer to the end-user. Other models in the Frontier series will be launched throughout the fall and winter.

CALGARY, ALBERTA (October 2008) - Last month, Print Audit and Sharp Business Systems teamed up through the Sharp Partner Program to seamlessly combine their best-in-class hardware and software. Already, the pairing of Print Audit's innovative print management software solutions with Sharp's OSA-enabled multifunction products (MFPs) has proven to be a success for both companies, with print solutions customers recognizing the added benefits of the combined technologies.

MAHWAH, NJ & BRIDGEWATER, NJ, October 6, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and emFAST, Inc. are pleased to announce the validation of the FACSys^® Connector for Sharp OSA™-Enabled MFPs. Combined with a FACSys fax server, this feature-rich connector allows organizations to send, receive and print fax messages directly from the touch screens of their Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs via the network.

"The Sharp OSA development platform enables emFAST to take the integration between the FACSys fax messaging platform and the Sharp MFP to a whole new level," commented Peter Valier, Director of IT, emFAST Inc. "Utilizing the comprehensive two-way communication afforded by Sharp OSA technology, users have unparalleled access to fax server resources in a secure, productive and convenient manner."

Calgary, Alberta - September 18, 2008 - Print Audit and Sharp Electronics Corporation have joined forces through the Sharp Partner Program, ensuring that Print Audit 5 Embedded is fully compatible with Sharp OSA-enabled devices. This new alliance will pair the unique features of Print Audit's print management software solution, Print Audit 5 Embedded, with Sharp OSA-enabled multifunction peripherals (MFPs), creating a seamlessly incorporated workflow.

Tightly integrated with Print Audit 5, Print Audit 5 Embedded is a comprehensive print management solution that allows organizations to analyze, reduce and recover costs related to walk-up copying, printing, scanning, and faxing. Sharp OSA technology extends MFP applications to numerous vertical business categories and helps businesses to improve productivity, reduce operational costs and target specific business needs.

MAHWAH, NJ, August 13, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today announced the availability of two new second-generation color workgroup series MFPs: the MX-2600N and the MX-3100N. Offering businesses affordable, high-quality color combined with innovative features to streamline document workflow, these second-generation models raise the bar on performance with a faster microprocessor and enhanced paper handling to offer color and monochrome speeds of 26ppm (MX-2600N) and 31ppm (MX-3100N). The MX-2600N and MX-3100N take MFP functionality and user friendliness to new levels with a standard retractable keyboard and a large 8.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen color display for easy menu navigation and data entry.

MAHWAH, NJ, August 11, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) continues to expand its direct regional sales operation with the opening of a new Sharp Business Systems (SBS) branch in New Jersey. SIICA purchased New Jersey-based Business World, Inc. to strategically grow its resources and continue to support the burgeoning market in New Jersey.

Sharp Business Systems of New Jersey will be managed by Eric Lombardo of Business World, Inc. as branch manager, who brings a vast knowledge and a wealth of industry experience to Sharp. “We are excited to be part of the Sharp family and look forward to providing superior products and outstanding Sharp support to our customers,” said Lombardo. “We join with a sense of camaraderie and eagerness to grow Sharp’s business in New Jersey.”

MAHWAH, NJ, August 11, 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 a new Sharp Business Systems (SBS) branch in Seattle, WA. SIICA purchased Redmond-based First Choice Business Machines to launch Sharp Business Systems in the Seattle area, serving the Puget Sound marketplace.

Sharp Business Systems of Seattle will be managed by Dan Taylor, who will serve as branch president, and brings vast knowledge and industry experience to Sharp. “As one of the existing manufacturers we represent, we welcomed the opportunity to join Sharp. We will continue to serve our existing customers and support all of their equipment needs, only now with a wider array of Sharp programs and solutions. As part of the Sharp team we look forward to providing superior products and outstanding support to our customers.”

MAHWAH, NJ, July 28, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today announced it has received the 2008 BERTL’s BEST Award for Best Digital Imaging Product Line. In choosing Sharp for this award, BERTL analysts acknowledged the consistency across the Sharp product line and the wide variety of applications supported by Sharp OSA technology™ as features that set Sharp apart from its competitors and provide true value-add to end users.

“We are honored that BERTL recognized Sharp with its highest accolade for our powerful and versatile line of MFPs,” said Ed McLaughlin, president, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “More importantly, BERTL recognized our full range of digital imaging solutions as a total end-to-end line that can meet any business need. We continue to develop and innovate within our digital imaging line to ensure that Sharp customers always have a solution that best meets their needs.”