Print Audit’s Remotely Monitored Devices Growing
Aug. 26, 2013 – Print Audit, the print management company, has announced that its device monitoring solution, Facilities Manager, is growing at twice the rate of its competitors. The number of devices monitored by dealers using Facilities Manager has grown by 200,000 devices in the last 6 months.
Print Audit Facilities Manager is a remote device monitoring solution included with Print Audit Premier. Premier is a subscription program that gives office equipment dealers virtually unlimited access to all of Print Audit’s products for one low monthly price. One of the factors contributing to Print Audit’s rapid device growth is its ability to accurately track every type of printer, including locally attached devices, according to a Print Audit press release. Another major benefit to dealers is Print Audit’s integration with the widest variety of ERP, proposal building, supplies management and accounting systems.
With Premier, dealers can provide their customers with capabilities such as secure print release, rules-based printing and cost recovery under a recurring per page, device or user model. The profits generated from these solutions allow Premier dealers to use Facilities Manager at essentially no cost.
Print Audit recently published two case studies which detail how Print Audit is helping Premier Members significantly increase their profits:
http://www.printaudit.com/downloads/pdf/Standley_Systems_Case_Study.pdf
http://www.printaudit.com/downloads/pdf/Dove_Data_Products_Premier_Case_Study.pdf
Innovolt Ranks No. 31 overall on 2013 Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Aug.27, 2013 — Inc. magazine recently ranked Innovolt Inc. No. 31 on its 32nd annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Innovolt, the leading provider of intelligent asset management technology, received additional recognition as the No. 1 Atlanta Metro Company, No. 1 Georgia Company, and the No. 2 Business Products and Services Company in the nation.
“Innovolt has experienced astounding growth over the past few years thanks to a team of innovative, forward looking people. Our growth, in large part, is fueled by the widespread need for our technology. Before Innovolt, many industries and companies did not know they needed what we provide. We have educated the market, and have a solution that effectively guards valuable electronics from power and environmental disturbances,” explains Jim Mitropoulos CEO at Innovolt. “Implementing Innovolt’s technology not only protects electronic assets but can also have a significant impact on the bottom line as well as brand reputation.”
The 2013 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc., is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. To make the cut, companies had to have achieved a staggering minimum of 918.59 percent in sales growth when comparing 2009 to 2012. Complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/500.
Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE) names Rachel Baker Account Executive
Aug. 27, 2013 – Des Plaines Office Equipment (DPOE), a Chicago area provider of office equipment solutions, has announced that Rachel Baker has been named as an account executive, operating from the company’s downtown Chicago location. In this role, she will cultivate relationships with prospective customers, in addition to ensuring that current accounts are maintained up-to-date with new programs and technology offered by DPOE. Baker, who prior to joining DPOE was a substitute teacher at LaSalle County Schools, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University.
BTA East to Host Grand Slam, Sept. 26-27, in Baltimore
Aug. 23, 2013 — On Sept. 26-27, 2013, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA) East district will host Grand Slam, its annual educational and networking event, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore in Baltimore, Md. The event will feature a keynote presentation by Tod Pike, senior vice president of the Enterprise Business Division at Samsung Electronics America Inc., five additional educational sessions presented by industry leaders and a dealer panel focused on current industry changes.
Dealers will be able to participate in networking events that will allow them to connect with their peers, including a welcoming reception on Sept. 26, and a trip to Oriole Park at Camden Yards to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 27. In addition, there will be time to visit with exhibiting sponsors, many of which will hold drawings for great prizes during the event. Dealer attendees can also enter on site for a chance to win one of five $100 American Express gift card from BTA East.
Grand Slam begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, with one-on-one vendor/dealer meetings that will be held until 3:15 p.m. These meetings will give dealers the opportunity to earn $30 for each 15-minute one-on-one meeting attended, up to $210 per dealership. These meetings have been established to allow quality time with the vendors of the dealer attendee’s choice and help to defray travel costs. For more information, visit www.bta.org/East15MinMeetings.
At 4 p.m., the event will kick off with opening comments and Pike’s keynote presentation, “Embracing Change: The Future of the BTA Dealer.” Following the keynote, attendees will have time to network with peers and exhibiting sponsors during the welcoming reception, which will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m.
Breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, followed by the dealer panel, educational sessions and lunch. After lunch, the final educational sessions, closing comments and prize drawings will be held. Breaks will be held during the day to give attendees time to network with peers and sponsors. On Friday evening, attendees will see the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
In addition to the keynote presentation, the Grand Slam educational sessions will be: “All Hits & No Errors = Dealer Success,” with Bob Goldberg, BTA general counsel; “Leadership vs. Management: Which is More Important?,” with John Hey of Strategic Business Associates; “Strategies for Success in Managed IT Services,” with Milton Bartley of ImageQuest; “The Evolving Dealership — Developing a Message That Integrates Hardware, Services & Solutions,” with Darrell Amy of Dealer Marketing Systems; and “Building the 21st-Century Sales Force,” with Troy Harrison of SalesForce Solutions.
The dealer panel, “Our Industry is Changing! Where Do We Go From Here?,” will be moderated by Frank Cannata of Marketing Research Consultants. The panelists: Rick Bastinelli, founder and president of Centric Business Systems, Owings Mills, Md.; Leo Bonetti, founder and CEO of Flo-Tech, Middletown, Conn.; Brad Cates, president and CEO of ProSource Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio; Bill Fraser, president of Fraser Advanced Information Systems, West Reading, Pa.; and Greg Gondek, president of Advanced Copy Technologies Inc., Cromwell, Conn.
BTA General Counsel Bob Goldberg will also be available during the event to provide free legal consultations to BTA members.
BTA member dealer registration with a baseball game ticket is $165, which includes the Thursday and Friday educational sessions, Thursday welcoming reception, Friday breakfast, lunch and breaks, and the baseball game. Non-member dealer registration with a baseball game ticket is $215.
For more information, including full session descriptions and the registration form for the event, visit www.bta.org/BTAEastEvent.
FlexPrint, Inc. Makes It Four In A Row!
Aug. 22, 2013 – As one of the fastest growing private companies in America, FlexPrint’s success and continual growth is largely attributed to a culture of fanatical focus on its growing national customer base and closely adhering to a philosophy that there is “brilliance in the basics”. This unique environment has generated a powerful organic growth machine that has just achieved its fourth consecutive Inc. 500|5000 accolade.
“This type of significant, consistent growth speaks volumes of our value proposition and our dynamic people that deliver for our clients”, states Frank Gaspari, CEO of Flex Print, Inc. “Our culture at FlexPrint is special and a major competitive advantage. This combined with our absolute focus on always improving our value to clients is what we are all about. I’d like to express a sincere thank you to the awesome people at FlexPrint and our clients across the nation for their confidence in us!”
Clover Releases Sustainability Report
Aug. 22, 2013 –Clover Holdings, Inc., a compay focused on the recovery, refurbishment, remanufacturing and redeployment of business assets including imaging supplies, cell phones, personal electronic devices, and telecommunications equipment, announced the release of its 2012 Sustainability Report.
This fourth annual sustainability report outlines the major environmental impacts of Clover’s business operations from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The report examines the economic, environmental and social performance of Clover’s operations, reviews 2012 goals and achievements, and establishes 2013 objectives.
Notable Findings in the Report Include:
- Clover collected over 70.4 million cartridges and kept 49.9 million pounds of materials out of landfills
- The average ink cartridge contained over 97-percent post-consumer recycled content, the average toner cartridge contained over 90-percent post-consumer recycled content
- Clover offset 100% of its U.S. energy consumption with wind power and renewable energy credits
- Cut paper usage at its highest print test facility by 50%
To view Clover’s 2012 Sustainability Report, please visit www.clovertech.com/sustainable
DocuWare ISO/IEC-27001 Certified Seal of Security
Aug. 21, 2013 – DocuWare’s information security management system meets all the requirements laid out by international standard ISO/IEC-27001, according to a recent DocuWare press release. This was recently confirmed when DocuWare was certified by the German Quality Management Academy (DQM).
To ensure the best possible product quality, several security mechanisms must be implemented within a company. The international standard ISO/IEC-27001 spells out the requirements for the manufacturing, installation, monitoring, maintenance and improvement of a documented information security management system as it reflects the IT risks of an organization. DocuWare’s information security management system fulfills all requirements of the ISO/IEC-27001 standard. The certificate provided by the German Quality Management Academy (DQM) was for the category of “Manufacturing of Standard Software for Document Management” and this is valid until May 2016.
Since 2012, DocuWare has been ISO-9001 certified three consecutive times for its Quality Management System (QMS). The international recognition that DocuWare consistently receives for its product quality was further validated in 2013. For the third time DocuWare garnered the highest honor (five stars) from Buyers Laboratory Inc., a specialist in providing independent reviews for the imaging industry.
Innovolt Poised for Continued Growth
Aug. 20, 2013 – Innovolt Inc., a provider of intelligent asset management technology, has reported that its year to date revenue has increased approximately 50 percent over the previous year. As the company has become deeply entrenched in four key vertical markets and seen increased demand for its solution, it has experienced substantial growth and expanded its employee base, including several senior positions.
Innovolt has experienced exponential growth across the board. Highlights include:
- Significant double-digit growth of technology deployments from Q1 Fiscal Year 2013 to Q1 Fiscal Year 2014
- Expanded market presence in four target vertical markets: office equipment, vending, parking and casinos/gaming
- Added depth to its employee base which grew 70 percent in calendar year 2012 and more than doubled since the beginning of 2013
During the first half of the year, Innovolt expanded its workforce and appointed several senior positions. Noteworthy new hires consist of:
· SVP and Chief Financial Officer Steve Norton, whose experience includes 13 years as an auditor at KPMG and Ernst & Young and subsequently as a senior financial executive at several high-tech companies including Manhattan Associates and Concurrent Computer Corporation
· SVP and General Counsel Matthew H. Smith, whose experience includes Intellectual Property work at King & Spalding and most recently as General Counsel at Comverge
· VP of Engineering Christine Jones, who joins Innovolt after a lengthy post at Siemens
· VP of Channel Sales Todd Baillie, whose experience running Channel Sales is being leveraged to build the recently launched “Power Up” Partner Program which is designed to give additional revenue streams to partners while enabling expansion into additional markets
· VP of Marketing Malinda Wilkinson, who most recently was VP of Marketing Programs at RedPrairie, now part of JDA Software
“Innovolt is poised for continued substantial growth during the remainder of the year,” says Jim Mitropoulos, CEO of Innovolt. “We have aligned a talented team to take our company through this next phase of growth, so we can consistently offer our customers what they need most: intelligent protection and management from environmental and power related disturbances.”
Coordinated Business Systems Expands into Hudson, Wisconsin
Aug. 14, 2013 – Coordinated Business Systems, a Minnesota-based information management technology provider, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its first Wisconsin location on September 12, 2013. The new branch is strategically located in Hudson to provide full sales and service to western Wisconsin and Twin Cities Metro East businesses. The celebration will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30am with community leaders and Chamber of Commerce members attending. The Open House activities, including food, give-a-ways and special technology demonstrations, will continue throughout the day until 3:00pm.
According to Jim Oricchio, President of Coordinated Business Systems, “The expansion into Hudson is a strategic move since many of our existing customers are also extending footprints into this economically vibrant region. More than ever, our customers depend on information management technology to help them gain a competitive edge. The Hudson branch will allow us to provide western Wisconsin businesses with leading-edge information management technologies. Plus, they will have easy access to our full complement of integrated technology solutions that include SmartPrint, SmartDoc, ProActive IT and Business Communications Solutions.”
The Coordinated Business Systems Hudson branch is located at 2521 Hanley Road in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Toshiba Introduces New e-STUDIO MFPs for SMBs
Aug. 19, 2013 —Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has unveiled its e-STUDIO477s/527s series of MFPs. Coupling premium letter-size – or A4 – functionality with next generation e-BRIDGE technology, Toshiba’s latest MFPs present small-to-medium size businesses (SMBs) with performance levels typically reserved for enterprise environments. Touting a print speed of up to 55 pages-per-minute, the e-STUDIO527s series is a signature addition to any small business seeking a leading high-volume monochrome MFP, according to a Toshiba press announcement.
By integrating the company’s latest e-BRIDGE technology within its e-STUDIO line, users may easily manage, capture and deliver documents via one-touch function keys on the devices’ nine-inch, tiltable touch control display.
To ease information security concerns, this new e-STUDIO series includes Toshiba’s Self-Encrypting Drive featuring Automatic Data Invalidation and suite of features to provide customers with an elite level of data protection. Should anyone attempt to remove and connect the hard disk drive to another device, its data will automatically erase.
To save energy while complementing the new e-STUDIO products’ slim design, the printing devices integrate a Super Sleep Mode feature to reduce power consumption to a meager 1.5 watts. A low-temperature fusing toner further limits electricity use.
The e-STUDIO477s/527s series have MSRP’s of $2,599 to $3,999.
Toshiba Announces Ledger-Size e-Studio MFPs
Aug. 19, 2013 —For businesses seeking full-featured, ledger-size MFPs at an affordable cost, Toshiba America Business Solutions has introduced its e-STUDIO2007/2507 series. This new low-volume, monochrome e-STUDIO line includes an array of standard and optional features while delivering 2,400 x 600 dots per inch resolution.
With network connectivity standard, the two products enable small-to-medium size business (SMBs) users to copy, print and scan – including color scanning – all at an affordable price. Via optional 802.11 B/G/N support, Toshiba’s printing devices may operate within any wireless office environment. The latest e-STUDIO products also include a fax option.
By combining 20-second warm-up time and first copy out time of seven seconds with a standard 350-sheet capacity, the e-STUDIO2507 series is ideal for any fast-pace work environment. A total sheet capacity of 1,700 may be attained by adding more paper drawers. For further convenience, users may appreciate the automatic duplexing and ID card copying features available throughout the new MFP series. The ID card copying feature allows users to copy both sides of a card onto the same side of a single sheet.
The e-STUDIO2007/2507 series is currently available for purchase through authorized Toshiba dealers for prices starting at $2,595 and $2,995, respectively.
Katun Introduces New Katun Business Color Toner for Sharp MX 3610/2610
Aug. 13, 2013 – Katun Corporation has introduced color toner for use in Sharp MX 3610/2610 applications, along with several other products for widely placed imaging equipment. The addition of these new products to Katun’s product line represents another active month introducing new products, with more than two dozen significant new Katun products having been launched since May 2013.
Among the other products being introduced in August is the Katun Performance color toner set for use in Toshiba eStudio-181 applications, as well as two Katun Access color toner sets for use in Kyocera Mita 250ci-series and 400ci-series MFPs.
Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or email, or via the Katun Online Catalog – the one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts. Customers can access the Katun Online Catalogue, or find Katun customer service contact information, at www.katun.com.
Clover Holdings Acquires American Communications
Aug. 13, 2013 – Clover Holdings, Inc., a global leader in the recovery, refurbishment, remanufacturing and redeployment of business assets, including imaging supplies, cell phones, personal electronic devices, and telecommunications equipment, has announced the acquisition of American Communications, a supplier of new and used telecommunications hardware to carriers, service providers, enterprise clients, end users, and resellers around the world. The acquisition is a significant addition
to Clover’s growing telecommunications business and furthers the company’s strategy of diversification across market segments.
The American Communications acquisition furthers Clover Holdings’ expansion into the telecommunications space, which already includes industry brand names such as ValuTech, Clover Wireless, Full Circle Wireless, The Wireless Source, and YouRenew.
ECi FMAudit Eclipses Four Million Monitored Devices Mark
Aug. 13, 2013 – ECi Software Solutions (www.ECiSolutions.com) has announced that data from more than 4.1 million devices is now actively collected by its FMAudit Enterprise solution offering. This milestone gives FMAudit the largest database of monitored devices in the world. Thousands of office equipment dealers have successfully installed FMAudit Onsite at the premises of more than 163,000 accounts.
FMAudit attributes much of its success to offering a robust suite of software products at an affordable cost—lower than others in the managed print industry. FMAudit boasts the unique ability to offer supply and service synchronization and tighter integration with the top ERP systems in the imaging channel industry, according to a company press release.
To learn more about the services offered by ECi FMAudit, please visit www.ECiSolutions.com.
Canon U.S.A. to Launch Océ ColorWave 900 at PRINT 13
Aug. 13, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. is taking high-speed production to a new level in the wide format arena with the North American launch of the Océ ColorWave 900 printer, according to a recent press announcement. Visitors to the Canon booth 502 at the PRINT 13 show in Chicago (Sept 8-12, 2013) will see the Océ ColorWave 900 printer as it makes its debut appearance in North America. Canon will be taking orders for the Océ ColorWave 900 printer at PRINT 13.
Beginning life as the concept Project Velocity, presented for the first time at DRUPA 2012, the Océ ColorWave 900 printer closes the gap between digital inkjet and traditional offset technology. Designed for the GA (Graphic Arts), AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction), and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) markets, this printer offers a digital workflow that can help increase productivity, lower running costs and increase flexibility for variable data and short- to medium-run length print jobs, according to Canon.
The Océ ColorWave 900 printer has a raw print speed of more than 12,000-square-feet per hour and is able to print a run length equivalent to the height of New York City’s Freedom Tower in just 30 minutes. Delivering 3.4 billion, 1.2 picoliter drops of aqueous ink per second, the machine is able to produce resolutions of 1,600 x 1,600 dpi.
With a maximum media width of 42 inches, the Océ ColorWave 900 printer incorporates the proven six media roll capacity of the Océ ColorWave 650 devices, possessing a total input capacity of 13,650 square feet (up to 650 feet per roll). The output is cut and delivered – dry and ready to use – into a high-capacity stacker, which features dual delivery trays for concurrent printing and unloading to further maximize uptime and increase productivity.
Flexible color management and professional workflow software are available through either the Océ PowerM controller or ONYX Thrive print workflow software. Additionally, an intuitive touch-screen interface enhances usability and simplifies routine tasks – helping to save time and reduce mistakes.
The Océ ColorWave 900 printer is ideal for a wide range of applications including point-of-sale (POS) posters; exhibition and trade show materials; counter and floor displays; and technical drawings and maps. It is an attractive proposition for wide format print service providers looking to increase print production capacity, and for commercial printers looking for a powerful – yet economical – way to explore new revenue channels.
MFX-3590 Completes Muratec’s A4 Monochrome Line Refresh
Aug. 8, 2013 – Muratec America has announced theavailability a new A4 monochrome MFP, the MFX-3590. The MFX-3590 features 37 page-per-minute simplex output, 10 page-per-minute duplex output, 80-sheet duplexing automatic document feeder (DADF), legal-size platen glass, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port, local USB port, direct USB host port (print from / scan to USB flash drives), 512-MB memory, 33.6 Kbps fax modem and 600x 600 dpi color scanner. The patented duplexing automatic document feeder enables two-sided color scanning in a single path.
The unit offers a 7-inch color smart panel interface that can be fully customized to each user’s preference. The “My MFP” mode enables each user to customize a single screen with the features they use most often, regardless of the mode in which the feature normally resides. Users can also preview scanned images before sending, create custom address books and browse network folder structures using the interface.
The MFX-3590 ships with two 500-sheet paper cassettes that can handle up to legal-size paper, as well as a 100-sheet multipurpose bypass tray that can handle letterhead, transparencies, envelopes and various other media. Two additional 500-sheet paper cassettes can be added to reach the maximum paper capacity of 2,100-sheets.
Muratec also offers a MFX-3590X model which includes the base unit, two additional paper cassettes and a small paper cassette.
The MFX-3590 features standard PCL 6 network printing. Supported features include secure printing, watermarks, job tray selection and duplexing. The system supports printing from Windows, AS/400, SAP, UNIX and Citrix environments. An optional PostScript3 enabler (PS750) can be added to enable compatibility with a variety of Linux and Mac operating systems. The PS750 option also enables direct PDF printing in which the device will receive and print PDF files without having to print through an application.
The barcode enabler (BC750) can be added to enable users the ability to print a variety of barcodes including Code39, Code 128, Postnet, MSI, UPC-A, EAN/JAN and Interleave25.
The MFX-3590 features a high-resolution color scanner and can deliver documents to PC folders (DirectScan), e-mail addresses, FTP locations, USB flash drives or document management applications (ScanTag®) at the touch of a button.
The optional ScanTag application enables users to seamlessly capture metadata and document images from the MFX-3590 and transport them directly into document management systems for automatic indexing. Using this feature companies can deploy powerful document on-ramps into individual workgroups to increase the usage and success of their document management program. ScanTag has been certified for use with document management solutions from Computhink, DocuWare, Doculex, iDatix, InfoDynamics, Prism Software, Rebus Technologies, SentryFile and Square 9 Softworks.
The MFX-3590 also supports direct scanning into cloud-based storage solutions such as Evernote.
On the fax side the internal address book can house up to (1000) locations, each containing both a fax number and e-mail address. Users may import contacts from Microsoft Outlook (vCard) or other contact management databases (CSV). The intuitive PC fax driver enables users to send documents directly from PC applications to remote fax terminals.
Group dialing (100 groups), broadcasting (mixed fax/e-mail broadcasting supported), transmission confirmation reports, inbound fax routing to e-mail and secure fax reception is supported.
Although companies are migrating from dedicated analog fax lines to network fax servers, a majority of users still require a method of sending hardcopy documents to a remote fax terminal. The optional e-mail gateway application meets this demand by allowing users to enter a fax number (as they would when sending a regular fax) and press [Start]. The MFP will take the number that was entered and automatically convert it into a dialing string that can be utilized by the fax server.
The MFX-3590 delivers a host of security features designed to restrict device access, audit usage and insure document integrity.
The MFX-3590 features an MSRP of $4,695, while the MFX-3590X features an MSRP of $7,995.
Nuance Delivers Print and Scan Solutions to Ricoh A4-class Multi-Function Products
Aug. 7, 2013 – Nuance Communications, Inc. has announced Equitrac Office, Equitrac Express and eCopy ShareScan are now available to run as embedded applications on A4-class multi-function printers (MFPs) from Ricoh Americas Corporation.
The announcement marks the availability of a leading print-and-scan solution with embedded support for compact and affordable A4 MFPs, with the newest releases of Ricoh Print & Copy Control (PCC) 4.2 for Equitrac Office and Equitrac Express and eCopy ShareScan 5.1. The Nuance software enables enterprises to have a common print and scan management platform for mixed-fleet environments, including A3 and A4 MFPs, utilizing the same user interface and benefiting from centralized deployment and management.
By using Equitrac and eCopy software, organizations can add significant value to their Ricoh MFP investments by controlling user access, tracking device usage and costs in detail, and providing seamless access to both print and scan activities at the MFP. Users can access Equitrac and eCopy features – such as user authentication, print management, and secure print and scanning – through a single MFP interface, including on Ricoh’s new A4 devices such as MP301 and MPC305.
Print Audit Premier Helps Dove Data Products Increase Annual Revenue by 3.7 Million
Aug. 6, 2013 – Print Audit has published a new case study which reveals how the Premier program has helped Dove Data Products add over 3.7 million in annual revenue. Premier, winner of the 2013 MPSA Leadership Award For Best MPS Innovation, is a unique subscription program that gives office equipment dealers virtually unlimited access to all of Print Audit’s products for one low monthly price.
The case study provides details on how the assessment tools included with Premier are helping Dove win new customers and make a lot of money. “I have closed 100% of the deals that I have installed the software in,” stated Greg Brisco, district manager for Dove Data Products. “So far the functionalities of the Premier program have helped us win the business of 6 customers, which I estimate will equal an increase in revenue of about 3.7 million per year for us.” Premier is also helping Dove keep current customers by offering proactive customer service and reducing printing costs. “Many office equipment dealers provide ‘monitored’ print services as opposed to ‘managed’ print services,” said Brisco. “We offer a true managed service. The Premier program allows us to not only monitor every device but impact end-user printing behavior by implementing capabilities such as rules-based-printing to allow our customers to cut costs.”
The case study concludes with Brisco explaining how Print Audit’s sales and technical support have been invaluable to Dove Data. The case study can be viewed in its entirety at the following URL: http://www.printaudit.com/downloads/pdf/Dove_Data_Products_Premier_Case_Study.pdf
SAP Influence Grows in Imaging Channel as Advance Signs with MWAi
August 6, 2013 — MWA Intelligence (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and provider of enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions and Advance, one of Maryland’s largest independent document solutions providers, announced they have signed an agreement to implement the MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One throughout all of their locations.
Under the agreement, Advance will implement the all-encompassing SAP Business One to deliver a complete, integrated business management solution that provides transparency and visibility throughout all of its operations. The MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One will empower Advance to better unify, manage and control shared information across their sales, service, administration and operations teams. The affordably priced SAP Business One application is designed for Imaging dealers like Advance that recognize the importance of leveraging business software as an integral component of their business growth strategy.
“All of us at MWAi are honored to have a great partner like Advance choose SAP Business One to run their fast growing business,” said Michael T. Stramaglio, president and CEO of MWAi Intelligence. “The team at Advance are truly industry leaders and they continue to innovate, expand and grow their business into new markets and opportunities. The MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One is a potent business solution that has been verticalized for Imaging Channel dealers. It will allow Advance to attain higher revenue and customer growth with new technologies, business models, and it will provide Advance with real time, actionable data the likes of which the industry has never seen before.”
MWA Intelligence is responding to a growing need among office technology and imaging businesses struggling to gain and maintain competitive operating advantages with disparate, non-integrated business management systems. Together, MWA Intelligence and SAP will provide office technology providers the ability to make smart decisions, improve future performance, and achieve long-term success.
Toshiba Introduces Mobile Scan and Print App for Android Smartphones and Tablets
Aug. 5, 2013—To enhance productivity for an increasingly mobile workforce, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (http://business.toshiba.com) has introduced its e-BRIDGE Print & Capture mobile software app, which supports all Android smartphone and tablet devices supporting version 2.3.3 (released in February 2011) or later.
The free new app allows Android users to scan from and print to the company’s e-STUDIO multifunction products featuring its advanced e-BRIDGE technology. Seamless scanning from an e-STUDIO product to an Android device and file sharing though other software applications is also possible. Users may additionally attach scanned files to e-mail, share documents with other Android applications or upload files to a cloud storage support service such as Box.com, Google Drive, SkyDrive and Dropbox. Users may choose from a range of scanning formats including JPEG, TIFF and PDF.
The new e-BRIDGE Print & Capture app supports cloud-based data storage centers, allowing users to upload information into the cloud and retrieve it either on the mobile device or by printing the content on a Toshiba printing device. The new app also allows users to create a Quick Response (QR) code from an Android smartphone or tablet. Content stored on the mobile device may then be printed on any current Toshiba MFP affixed with this QR code.
e-BRIDGE Print & Capture is also compatible with Private Print and other user authentication applications. A download of Toshiba’s new mobile app is available on Google Play: http://bit.ly/16mGxgl.
Muratec Expands Color A3 Line-Up with the Launch of the MFX-C2280, MFX-C2880 and MFX-C3680
August 2, 2013 – Muratec America, Inc. has announced the expansion of their color A3 product line-up with the launch of the MFX-C2280, MFX-C2880 and MFX-C3680.
The MFX-C2280/C2880/C3680 feature standard duplex printing, 9” color touch screen and color scan to e-mail, PC, FTP, HDD, user box and USB flash drive. Documents can be scanned in PDF, TIFF, JPEG and XPS format.
Users have two choices when it comes to document handling. The 100-sheet duplexing automatic document feeder (C3680DADF, $1,895 MSRP) features single pass duplex scanning that can scan documents at up to 160 images-per-minute, while the 100-sheet reversing automatic document feeder (C3680RADF, $1,695 MSRP) scans documents at up to 80 images-per-minute.
Differences between the models include:
· Print Speed: MFX-C2280 (22 page-per-minute color/monochrome), MFX-C2880 (28 page-per-minute color/monochrome), MFX-C3680 (36 page-per-minute color/monochrome)
· Warm-Up Time: MFX-C2280/C2880 (18 seconds), MFX-C3680 (20 seconds)
· First-Copy-Out-Time (FCOT): MFX-C2280 (6.9 seconds monochrome / 8.3 seconds color), MFX-C2880 (5.9 seconds monochrome / 7.7 seconds color), MFX-C3680 (5.3 seconds monochrome / 6.9 seconds color)
· Processor Speed: MFX-C2280 (800 MHz), MFX-C2880/C3680 (1 GHz)
All three units ship with (2) 500-sheet paper cassettes that support a variety of paper sizes (up to 140 lb. index), as well as a 150-sheet multipurpose bypass tray that supports thicker paper stocks (up to 100 lb. cover), letterhead, transparencies, waterproof paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes and 11.25” x 47.25” banners. A variety of paper options are available.
PCL and PostScript 3 support is standard and enables printing from a variety of Windows, Linux and Mac environments. All three units support 12” x 18” printing to preserve crop marks and margins.
The MFX-C2280/C2880/C3680 feature a new toner formulation that uses biomass plant- based materials to reduce environmental impact and fuses to paper at lower temperatures to reduce power consumption. Energy-saving modes include an Optimize Power Consumption mode that automatically sets correct on/off/standby status for workdays, weekends and holidays.
Additional benefits of the MFX-C2280/C2880/C3680 include:
- Advanced document security features including secure printing, encrypted PDF scanning, IP filtering, HDD overwriting and S/MIME e-mail encryption.
- Optional authentication solutions such as HID proximity card authentication and biometric authentication kit.
- Document finishing options including stapling, sorting, hole punching and booklet creation. The saddle stitch finisher also features tri-folding, which enables users to create distribution-ready booklets.
- Standard 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and USB 2.0 PC connections.
- Optional 33.6 Kbps fax modem ($1,295 MSRP) delivers fax transmissions at up to 3 seconds-per-page and enables address book quick send, PC faxing, inbound fax routing to e-mail, group dialing, broadcasting and more.
- Supports LDAP (contact database & authentication).
- Color touch panel interface with a “touch & swipe” feel similar to a Smartphone or tablet. Featuring a large, bright 9″ color screen and next-generation functions such as pop-up menus, scrolling function keys and customizable command icons, this new control panel greatly enhances usability.
The MSRP for the MFX-C3680 is $14,995, MFX-C2880 is $11,995 and the MFX-C2280 is $9,995.
PrintFleet Launches Vision
August 1, 2013 – PrintFleet Inc. has that it has launched PrintFleet Vision a cloud-based monitoring and management solution for dealers, IT VARs and managed service providers. Vision offers all of the functionality of PrintFleet’s Optimizer software. It is a complete remote monitoring system, designed to capture, store, and analyze critical printing data from client locations, with no need for investment in hardware, software or IT resources.
The enhanced system performance of Vision allows PrintFleet customers to complete rapid device discovery and polling, with the ability to manage virtually unlimited numbers of print devices. Vision incorporates Optimizer’s extensive model database, ensuring the broadest capability to assess, service and supply devices from multiple manufacturers.
Innovolt Launches Partner Program to Expand Distribution and Availability of Intelligent Asset Management Technology
July 30, 2013 – InnovoltInc., a provider of intelligent asset management technology, has announced the launch of its “Power Up Program,”a channel partner program designed to give additional revenue streams to value add resellers (VARs), system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With growing demand for its solutions, Innovolt is investing in channel partner enablement to complement its direct sales force and enable expansion into additional markets.
Innovolt’s technology has been tested and proven to save customers millions of dollars in reduced service calls and increase revenue by ensuring equipment reliability, according to the company. As demand continues to grow for this solution, Innovolt is identifying new channel partners who offer compelling products and services that enhance its ability to deliver to new verticals and markets. Through the “Power Up Program,” Innovolt will actively support partners who introduce its technology platform to new customers and industries with comprehensive sales, technical and marketing support. From easy-to-use sales toolkits to advanced training to incentives, the program has been designed to ensure a successful partner launch.
“We built this program to connect Innovolt’s intelligent asset management technology with channel partners who offer complementary products, thereby increasing our ability to provide enhanced protection and cost savings for end users globally,” says Todd Baillie, vice president, channel sales for Innovolt. “We look forward to working with new VARs, SIs and OEMs to integrate our offering and improve the performance of business critical electronic assets worldwide.”
In today’s highly digital world, electronic equipment plays a vital role. However, the same equipment we rely on daily is extremely vulnerable to the damaging effects of the power supply as well as the environment where the equipment resides. Most are unaware that power issues alone cost the U.S. industry as much as $188 billion per year, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. Businesses are recognizing that the performance and reliability of their electronic assets is essential to their success. By introducing the “Power Up Program” partners will be able to make Innovolt’s patented solutions more accessible while also experiencing benefits including:
- Increased deals won due to distinct competitive advantage
- Decreased risk associated with R&D investment, allowing partners to accelerate innovation and speed to market
- Increased sales and revenue
“Electronic devices are no longer a luxury, they are a necessity to getting the job done,” explains Ben Grimes, chief technology officer at Innovolt. “The platform we’ve designed at Innovolt provides intelligent protection from power and environmental related disturbances that damage business-critical electronics equipment. With the launch of our “Power Up Program,” we will be able to leverage the existing networks of our integrators and resellers to deliver this proven technology to an even broader customer base.”
Companies interested in joining Innovolt’s partner program are encouraged to register on Innovolt’s website, http://innovolt.com/about-us/partner-program.
Kofax Acquires Kapow Technologies, a Leading Data Integration Software Provider
July 31, 2013 – Kofax plc, a provider of smart process applications for the business critical First Mile of customer interactions, today announced that it has acquired Kapow Technologies, Inc., a provider of data integration software. According to a Kofax press release, the company believes Kapow’s software will greatly simplify Kofax’s ability to integrate smart process applications with third party software for content import and export purposes as well as data validation during a business process. In addition, the company believes it will significantly strengthen Kofax’s ability to penetrate the emerging electronic content transformation segment of the multichannel capture market, and is highly complementary to the recent acquisition of Altosoft’s business intelligence and analytics products.
Kapow Katalyst is the only data integration software to provide near real-time application integration and process automation offering both traditional API level integration capabilities as well as a Synthetic API approach, which provides business users with an agile “point and click, no coding” approach, according to Kofax. The resulting data integration modules can then be deployed via Kapow Kapplets, lightweight apps instantly accessible on a self-serviced basis. Hundreds of companies, including Astra Zeneca, Audi, Commerzbank, Deutsche Telekom, Fiserv, Thomson Reuters and Zurich Insurance Group use Kapow software on premise or via the cloud to become more integrated, automated and productive enterprises.
Kofax has acquired all of Kapow’s stock for total consideration of $47.5 million in cash, prior to deducting approximately $1.4 million of cash held by Kapow on closing of the transaction. Of this amount, $40.4 million was paid on closing. An additional $2.4 million will be paid upon Kofax’s receipt of Kapow’s audited financial statements for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, $2.2 million will be paid one year from closing and $2.5 million will be paid two years from closing, with said amounts being subject to certain indemnification terms and conditions.
Kapow was a privately held company headquartered in Palo Alto, California with approximately 72 employees located principally in the U.S. and Western Europe. Its unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 reported revenues of $15.9 million, of which 56% arose from term software license agreements, 11% from perpetual software license agreements, 16% from maintenance service agreements and 17% from professional services.
Toshiba Rolls Out e-STUDIO2505H/2505F Series Products
July 30, 2013—Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. has unveiled its e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series of MFPs. With the advent of Toshiba’s new e-STUDIO products, small businesses and workgroups now receive A3 performance within an A4 device. Through its compact design, the company’s latest printing devices enable users to print, copy and scan, including color scanning (letter-size documents) via the standard paper drawer. The new e-STUDIO line additionally allows for the convenience of ledger-size printing through the bypass and scanning via the document feeder.
A fax feature comes standard with the e-STUDIO2505F. Producing black and white output at 25 letter-size pages-per-minute coupled with its network connectivity, Toshiba’s e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series is an ideal addition to any small business or workgroup’s print fleet, according to the company. For wireless office environments, 802.11 B/G/N support is available as an option. Automatic duplexing and ID card copying features are also available throughout the new MFP line.
Aside from the inherent energy savings the e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series offers as a result of its considerably reduced footprint, the printing devices’ Auto Sleep Mode component reduces power consumption even further. A mere 1.5 watts is used while in this mode. The e-STUDIO2505H/2505F series are priced at $2,799 and $3,299, respectively.
ECi FMAudit Announces Release of Central Server Version 3.6
July 30, 2013 – ECi Software Solutions (www.ECiSolutions.com), a provider of industry-specific information technology solutions, has announced the release of Central Server version 3.6 for its FMAudit solution. This latest version includes 13 new reports that can be scheduled, native 64-bit support and bulk account creation, device addition entry and meter entry. Schedulable reports available include account, meter and supply management, device analytics, version information and quick Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reference. For a full list of reports available and revision history, refer to http://help.fmaudit.com/fmaa/revhistory.html. FMAudit Central 3.6 future updates will include a release of enhanced ESN and e-automate syncs as well as a new version of Onsite and Viewer, which will feature support of SNMP V3 and SNMP traps. Later this year, FMAudit Agent 3.3 will be released. The FMAudit Agent application will enable users to provide services and support on locally connected devices in output environments. This application has improved features specifically related to Kyocera and Ricoh models offering increased API support, installer branding, intelligent recognition of device reporting status prior to audits, and meter storage. To learn more about the services offered by ECi FMAudit, please visit www.fmaudit.com.
Epson Announces WorkForce DS-510 Professional Sheet-Fed Document Scanner
July 30, 2013 – Epson America is expanding its lineup of professional-grade scanning solutions with the introduction of the WorkForce DS-510 sheet-fed scanner. This compact scanner offers a range of features to increase efficiency, including scan-to-cloud capabilities with intuitive one-touch button, fast scan speeds and the ability to scan to e-mail and PDF. The WorkForce DS-510 comes with a software package, including Epson Document Capture Pro, advanced color and image adjustment capabilities, OCR software, and TWAIN and ISIS drivers for ultimate compatibility with third-party programs, providing the image quality and flexibility businesses require to take document management to the next level.
Epson Document Capture Pro software for Windows PC or Mac allows users to immediately scan to popular cloud services, including Google Docs, MS SharePoint, and Evernotewith one touch, and access documents from multiple devices or share with others. Document Capture Pro also enables users to efficiently manage and route documents by scanning directly to email, FTP sites or any computer folder.
The WorkForce DS-510 is compatible with most office software programs, and includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers allowing businesses to easily customize scanner applications for increased efficiency and flexibility. Businesses can also leverage networking capabilities using an optional network module (sold separately) to support up to 100 workstations with full scanner functionality.
The WorkForce DS-510 boasts scan speeds of up to 26 ppm/52ipm and can scan both sides of one sheet in just one pass, as well as a stack of up to 50 pages with its built-in Automatic Document Feeder. It is also equipped with ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, which senses if more than a single page has been fed and automatically stops the feeding to avoid missing pages or jamming.
The Epson WorkForce DS-510 ($399.99 MSRP) will be available in September through major retailers and distributors.
Katun Corporation Introduces New Products including Color Toner for use in Ricoh Aficio C4501/C5501 Applications
July 29, 2013 – Katun Corporation has introduced several new high-quality imaging products. The addition of these new products reaffirms Katun’s commitment to providing a comprehensive product offering to office equipment dealers throughout North America – while helping them improve bottom-line profitability, according to a company news release. Among the many products being introduced in July is the Katun Performance color toner set for use in Ricoh Aficio C4501/C5501-series applications, which replaces multiple OEM part numbers and provides OEM-equivalent yields, image quality and overall performance.
In July the company also introduced Katun Business Color toner for use in Ricoh MP C300/C400-series applications, Katun Performance monochrome toner for use in Sharp MX B 402-series machines and Katun Performance Drum Unit Rebuild Kit for use in Sharp DX and MX-C310/C311/C401-series digital copier/printers.
Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or e-mail, or via the Katun Online Catalog – Katun’s one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts. Customers can access the Katun Online Catalogue, or find Katun customer service contact information, at www.katun.com.
Compass Sales Solutions Announces an Expanded Partnership with Kyocera Document Solutions America
July 29, 2013 – Compass Sales Solutions has announced its enhanced alliance with Kyocera Document Solutions America, a dynamic force in the MFP and printer industry. Kyocera Document Solutions, who has been a long term user of Compass Sales Solution’s Sherpa Trek product at several of its locations, has decided to extend its usage to all locations throughout the United States and Canada. For their 200+ users, Kyocera locations will be using the Sherpa Expedition product in conjunction with their own CRM product, Focus. The Sherpa Expedition product will allow Kyocera Sales Reps to accurately manage the TCO analysis process, price profit into both MPS and hardware opportunities, produce quality and professional proposals, accurately generate forecasts, and have full integration into E-Automate. The flexibility of Sherpa Expedition allows Kyocera to create a system for its sales team that provides them all the resources necessary in one integrated system; sales, administration, service and management can now execute multiple marketing strategies on a united front.
