Sharp

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.”

MAHWAH, NJ, July 28, 2008 -- By opening the MFP to a virtually unlimited number of customization options, Sharp OSA™ technology has been recognized with the 2008 BERTL’s BEST award for Best Development Platform. Having led the way for multifunctional peripheral (MFP) solutions, Sharp OSA technology enables any dealer to create a truly customized interface that transforms the MFP into a gateway for document-based business communication.

“With the Sharp OSA platform, dealers can provide uniquely customized applications that meet a customer’s needs and, more importantly, give them an advantage in the marketplace,” said Vince Jannelli, Associate Director, Applications and Partners, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “Essentially it enables our dealers to move from a commodity business to a ‘value’ business by solving each customer’s specific document pain points.”

MAHWAH, NJ, July 28, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced today that it has won the 2008 BERTL’s BEST award for Most Secure Multifunctional Peripheral (MFP) Range Award. Sharp has the truly unique distinction of having received this same award five years in a row, underscoring its commitment to bringing a full set of security features to every MFP it manufactures.

“To be honored five years in a row is something we are very proud of,” said Mike Marusic, Vice President of Marketing, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “This award speaks volumes about the dedication of our team and our commitment to providing the most powerful and innovative products available.”

From BLI

June 18, 2008 - At its annual dealer meeting held last month in Orlando, Sharp announced a wide range of upcoming hardware products along with the next-generation of its OSA development platform, and demonstrated numerous software solutions from its development partners.

The “Next Frontier” theme of this year’s meeting refers to the “next frontier of opportunity” for dealers, including the market for letter/legal multifunction products, commonly referred to as A4 products. Along with the many ledger-size (A3) models announced at the meeting, Sharp announced 18 A4 MFPs and printers—referred to by the company as the “Frontier” series—that will be introduced over a six-month period beginning in the third quarter.

From Bertl.

Sharp’s 2008 Dealer Meeting was an inspiring event that proved some manufacturers consist of more than just techies in suits. With the information we heard at the Sharp show in Orlando, Fla., May 6-9, we learned that this particular manufacturer consists of creative thinkers who are constantly developing new ideas and pushing the envelope, such as an entire A4 MFP line … one of the most extensive in the digital imaging industry.

Ed McLaughlin, president, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, announced during the general session that Sharp was going to completely change the copier business by introducing an unprecedented lineup of powerful workgroup A4 devices.

ORLANDO, FL, May 7, 2008 -- In a product launch that is unprecedented in scope and size, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is unveiling its largest line of multifunctional peripherals (MFPs) copier and printers ever at its National Dealer Meeting, kicking off today. The new line features 18 different A4 MFP and printer products designed to meet the needs of small and medium workgroups and bring the superior performance of Sharp technology closer to the end-user. The line will roll out over a period of six months and feature a contemporary, clean design that will change the way people think of MFPs.

“Sharp is one of the only companies to bring experience with enterprise-level solutions directly to the workgroup,” said Ed McLaughlin, President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “With enhanced levels of networking and security, as well as a stylish new design, this new line will thrust the A4 space in to a new frontier –the center of activity in every office.”

ORLANDO, FL, May 7, 2008 -- Kicking off its annual National Dealer Meeting in Orlando, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced the expansion of its Sharp OSA™ development platform, introducing new opportunities to drive growth by bringing the point of customization closer to customers through next-generation technology. Building on the success of the Sharp OSA platform, now with more than 100 developer members to date, Sharp is introducing new programs and products that will streamline development of Sharp OSA-enabled solutions, enabling dealers to more easily and effectively bring solutions to more customers.

“Since it was introduced, Sharp OSA technology has led the market in offering dealers the opportunity to move beyond pushing hardware and get closer to the customer by offering tailored business solutions,” said Ed McLaughlin, President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “With the enhancements we are making to Sharp OSA technology and the support we’re building around it, Sharp is taking the Sharp OSA platform into new frontiers.”