The Document Imaging Industry Year in Preview: Part 3

what is newWe continue to present snapshots of the year in preview from the various segments of the documenting imaging industry (hardware, solutions, services, supplies). The input we’ve received to date signal another exciting and vibrant year in the document imaging world. This week’s contributions are lighter than the first two weeks. We’ve been soliciting input for this since late last November and continue to do so and are optimistic that we’ll receive additional submissions over the next few days when we conclude our Year in Preview in next week’s edition.

“IBPI will continue to search for potential vendor programs to make our 350+ member dealers stronger and more profitable.  We will look for products or services that our members are currently using or plan to add to their offerings, and reduce their costs in the process.  We will also increase our total membership, increasing the collective $4.5 billion annual sales of our group, to leverage better pricing and enhanced benefits for our members.” Randy Horshok, Executive Director, IBPI

“This year MaxxVault LLC is adding a Private Cloud option to its entry-level solution, MaxxDocs. Dealers will now be able to provide a complete, cloud-based document management system that is truly affordable. MaxxDocs helps dealers strengthen their hardware sales with great professional service and ease of use.” Bruce Malyon, President, MaxxVault

“We plan to build upon our 2014 Channel’s Choice award selection for Outstanding Performance as a Secondary Product Line Provider from the Business Technology Association (BTA) through continued Dealer recruitment efforts and continually improving our go-to-market strategy based on inputs given to us by our BTA Advisory Council.  OKI will be delivering new programs to the entire dealer channel, including an expansion of its online dealer marketing solutions content, the introduction of our new A4 mono MFPs that incorporate our smart embedded solutions framework plus 7″ color touch panels, and a new online ordering website dedicated to BTA dealers.”  Carl Taylor, Vice President of Marketing, OKI Data Americas

Scott Cullen
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Scott Cullen has been writing about the office technology industry since 1986. He can be reached at scott_cullen@verizon.net.