Submitted by Corey Smith on Thu, 01/31/2008 - 09:22
Global Imaging Acquires Better Quality Business Systems
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 31, 2008 -- Global Imaging Systems, a Xerox company (NYSE: XRX), is acquiring Better Quality Business Systems Inc., of New Albany, Ind.The acquisition continues Global's development of a national network of office technology suppliers to serve its ever-expanding base of small and mid-size businesses.Headquartered in Indiana, Better Quality also serves Greater Louisville, Elizabethtown, and Bowling Green, Ky., primarily with products from Kyocera-Mita. The company will continue supporting its Kyocera-Mita customers as it begins offering Xerox's full range of office printing products.
"Better Quality Business Systems has built a reputation as a trusted partner in the markets they serve," said Michael Shea, president and CEO of Global Imaging. "With this acquisition, Global Imaging gains not only a classic partner, but an entrée into a growing market."
Company co-owner and president Dwight Seals, will continue leading Better Quality as president, reporting to Bill Schmidt, president of CopyCo Office Solutions Inc., of Indianapolis, also a Global company. Better Quality becomes a satellite company of CopyCo., and will continue operating as Better Quality Business Systems.
"This is the next logical step for Better Quality Business Systems, which has been growing and expanding for years," said Seals. "Becoming a member of the Global and Xerox family only means better technology, support, and services for our customers."
Global Imaging is not acquiring the firm's IT outsourcing business, Better Quality IT, currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Better Quality Business Systems. That group will continue under the leadership of Joe Lawler, co-owner of Better Quality Business Systems. The IT company will undergo a name change during the next few months.
Better Quality has been serving the Southern Indiana business community since 1985. Seals and Lawler acquired it in 1997 and began dramatically expanding the business into new markets in Kentucky.
About Global Imaging Systems
Global Imaging Systems focuses on small and mid-size businesses through regional core companies in the U.S. that sell and service document management systems such as printers, copiers and multifunction devices; network integration services; and electronic presentation systems. As an office technology dealer, Global sells products from various suppliers including Xerox, Sharp and Konica Minolta. Xerox acquired Global Imaging in 2007 and operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary within Xerox's North American operations.
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Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 16:20
Captaris® Announces Availability of RightFax® Connector for Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 and Captaris Single Click Entry
Story Highlights:
- Creates a cost effective document capture solution for Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2007
- Captures document images from scanners, MFPs, fax and Microsoft applications
- Enables document centric business process automation
- Captaris Single Click Entry provides a cost effective alternative to keying from images
- Populates line of business applications with extracted data
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 01/22/2008 - 08:08
DocuWare Corporation to Exhibit at ITEX 2008
Newburgh, NY – January 22, 2008 – DocuWare Corporation, a leader in integrated document management, will exhibit during the ITEX 2008 show on February 21-22 in Las Vegas. The newest version of the company’s document management software suite, DocuWare 5.1a will be shown for the first time. DocuWare's booth will be featured as a “Technology Hotspot” on the "Technology Tour."
At the ITEX 2008 show DocuWare 5.1a will be presented to the industry at booth #717. DocuWare’s booth will be featured as a “Technology Hotspot,” as well as a stop on the “Technology Tour,” both of which are designed to drive groups of event attendees to vendors’ booths. They are part of an elite group of vendors whose technology/internet-based products will give attendees the resources to increase profits, continue to grow core business and branch out vertically into new markets.
"DocuWare is looking forward to being a part of this exciting event. We see this as a ‘must do’ to maximize our marketing activities. ITEX has proven itself as an event that is crucial for us to reach the key players in the MFP channel," said Greg Schloemer, DocuWare Corporation President. In addition to exhibiting, DocuWare will also host an Owner’s Meeting. Business owners will have the opportunity to learn how DocuWare can help them transition from selling hardware to selling solutions by hearing about DocuWare’s go-to-market strategy, proven business model, structured tools, even to the point of comp models and profiles of responsibilities. Thomas Schneck, VP of DocuWare, will be speaking during the “Doc Management: Capture & Workflow” track, one of the Power Hour Sessions on Friday, February 22. The session will address a 90 day plan to ramp up an organization’s ability to transition its business from a box orientation to a solutions one in a highly successful manner. Attendees will hear from a DM ISV whose demonstrated formula for copier dealerships makes this critical business transition. DocuWare - The Company Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 6,000 installations with tens of thousands of users in over 50 countries. DocuWare offers a scalable solution that can expand enterprise-wide. Over 400 Authorized DocuWare Partners make up a worldwide independent reseller network, employing over 1000 DocuWare experts who bring DocuWare close to its customers. DocuWare AG is based in Germering near Munich, Germany. The company’s US subsidiary, DocuWare Corporation, is located in Newburgh, New York and is responsible for all activities in North, Central and South America. DocuWare Ltd., its subsidiary in London, handles all activities for Great Britain and Ireland. DocuWare España located in Barcelona is responsible for the market in Spain. DocuWare - Software for Integrated Document Management DocuWare is an integrated document management solution that can automate business processes by managing any type of document, regardless of format or source, in a central document pool – for example paper records, letters, faxes, drawings, PC and other electronic files including e-mail. DocuWare supports all forms of electronic signatures. Integrated records management ensures that all access is secure, controlled, and logged. Using the Internet, the central document pool is available around the clock to any authorized user, no matter where they are located in the world. A wide range of customizable DocuWare add-on modules equip DocuWare for, among other things, automatic indexing, COLD applications and enhanced workflow features. Other software applications are easily integrated with a set of standard tools. Numerous interfaces exist for ERP systems (including a certified SAP interface) and Groupware (like Exchange, Groupwise or Lotus Notes/Domino). DocuWare incorporates all components needed for powerful Enterprise Content Management. Processes in every company can be automated and improved with DocuWare. DocuWare solutions are known for their easy installation, administration and operation, as well as an exceptionally low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). DocuWare software is available in 13 languages. Enhanced with workflow functionalities, Web Content Management, and universal integration functions, DocuWare provides powerful Enterprise Content Management (ECM) functionality for enabling expansion throughout an organization.| For more information please contact: |
| North- and South America: |
| DocuWare Corporation |
| Mary Williams, Marketing Communications Manager |
| 356 Meadow Avenue |
| Newburgh, NY 12550 |
| Phone: 845-563-9045 ext. 224, Toll Free: 888-565-5907 |
| Fax: 845-563-9046 |
| eMail: mary.williams@docuware.com |
Submitted by Corey Smith on Fri, 01/18/2008 - 08:36
Sharp and Faxcore, Inc add network faxing to Sharp OSA enabled MFPs
MAHWAN, NJ, January 18, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and FaxCore, Inc. today announced the validation of the FaxCore Connector for Sharp OSA™ enabled MFPs. With a FaxCore® fax server and the Sharp OSA-developed connector, organizations can fax from their Sharp OSA™-enabled MFPs for less, dramatically shortening ROI time frame due to the efficiency gains from the FaxCore fax server.
Users can send and receive faxes from their PCs as well as fax paper documents from any network connected Sharp MFP through the FaxCore server. Implementing FaxCore with Sharp OSA–enabled MFPs allows users to:
- Cut in half the number of fax lines and eliminate a security loophole.
- Utilize FaxCore as a central repository for every fax sent and received.
- Know who sent what, when it was sent and where it was sent.
- Automatically retry failed faxes
- Never lose a received fax since all fax communications are archived.
- Achieve regulatory compliance.
- Integrate FaxCore with other Sharp partner program member solutions such as the Liberty IMS™ document management solutions for a comprehensive and integrated electronic office.
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Sharp and AQUOS are registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
Submitted by Corey Smith on Thu, 01/17/2008 - 09:26
Xerox Continues Broadening its Continuous Feed Portfolio with its Fastest-Yet Monochrome System
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Jan. 17, 2008 -- As it prepares for the world's largest printing exhibition later this year, Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) launched its fastest yet continuous feed printing system that helps print providers capitalize on the high-speed, high-volume monochrome printing market. The new high-speed system makes it easier to produce books, manuals and trans-promotional applications. At a media pre-briefing here today for drupa 2008, Xerox took the wraps off the Xerox 650/1300 Continuous Feed Printing System, which combines speed, ease-of-use and workflow productivity into a powerful device for service bureaus, data centers, and commercial print providers.
The company also highlighted new printing technologies, workflow solutions, business development services and applications that fortify Xerox's leadership position in offering the industry's broadest portfolio of systems and solutions.
The Xerox 650/1300 can print up to 1,308 duplex 8.5" x 11" images per minute. The system uses dry toner, xerographic imaging and flash-fusing technology - a unique process that does not use heat or pressure or make contact with the paper, allowing the device to print on a wider array of substrates than competitive systems. It is part of an array of offerings that Xerox will bring to drupa, May 29 - June 11, showcasing how graphic communications companies can expand their businesses and profit from growth opportunities in digital printing.
"drupa is the Olympics of the graphic communications industry and we'll have a gold medal performance," said Quincy Allen, president, Xerox Production Systems Group. "We'll stand out as the industry's leader for the most advanced technology, widest range of offerings, and opportunities for print providers to profit by exceeding the needs of their customers."
A drupa preview
As the industry adapts to clients' needs for more environmentally sustainable approaches to printing, Xerox is highlighting its heritage as an environmental leader and as the company of choice that helps print providers "green" their offerings. To demonstrate its decades-long commitment to sustainability, Xerox is integrating green aspects into its 3,500 square-meter booth at drupa. The exhibit is built with environmentally friendly materials, including energy-saving lighting and re-usable components.
"We operate in an industry that puts marks on pages and, therefore, our business inherently impacts the environment," added Allen. "However, there are ways to minimize this impact through technological advancements and smarter work processes. At Xerox, we've practiced environmental stewardship long before it was popular to do so and our business has benefited as a result. At drupa and through ongoing outreach with graphic arts customers, we're helping the industry work differently so that the impact on the environment is less and the benefit to their business is more."
The company will focus on three key areas at drupa to highlight its competitive advantages in the digital printing marketplace and how customers benefit from Xerox’s advanced offerings including:
accelerated innovation in technologies, workflow solutions and business development services. Xerox's advanced digital printing technology, business development services and workflow solutions enable the just-in-time production of brochures, catalogs, statements, books, packaging and other collateral that can be customized for an audience from one to thousands. Xerox will also use the event as a platform to look back at Xerox's five decades of market-making innovations and to leap forward with glimpses of future ground-breaking technologies, including environmentally friendly innovations.
industry-leading partnerships and profitable, productive applications such as direct marketing pieces, photo books and photo specialty, packaging, and specialty imaging for secure documents.
the opportunities for the commercial print market to become more eco-friendly through technology, toner, inks and paper that can reduce waste, decrease energy use and preserve the world's forests.
Among spotlighted innovation, Xerox will feature its expanding portfolio of continuous feed systems including the Xerox 650/1300. A versatile and valuable printing system
The Xerox 650/1300 is a natural fit for publishing applications such as books and manuals. New high-speed technology and a streamlined workflow yield the high productivity customers need, while sharp text and graphics ensure the professional look and feel readers expect. Xerox's patented Print Line Management helps operators view, manage and respond to every component in the print line from any print engine's touch-screen interface.
Maximum resolution is 1200 x 600 dpi and an optional Xerox FreeFlow™ DocuSP™ print controller is also available. The system also features a wide print web that enables flexible imposition so users can print more efficiently and reduce costs and paper waste.
"The monochrome market continues to be a solid revenue generator for our customers and Xerox's advancements in continuous feed serve to help our customers ratchet up even more profitable growth," said Allen.
The Xerox 650/1300 Continuous Feed Printing System will be available for order taking immediately in Europe. In North America and developing markets, order taking will begin in the second quarter of this year. The Xerox 650/1300 will have a U.S. price of approximately $495,000 per engine.
At drupa, Xerox will also demonstrate the speed and flexibility of its 490/980 Color Continuous Feed Printing System, the fastest full-color toner-based continuous feed device. Unveiled in October of last year, the Xerox 490/980 prints at 600 dpi resolution and maintains top speed when printing full color or black and white, regardless of the number of colors used or the weight of the paper. It prints 226 feet per minute (69 meters) or 493 images per minute two-up, simplex on 8.5" x 11" paper, and 986 images per minute when in the duplex configuration.
The Xerox booth at drupa 2008 will be located in Hall 8b and is expected to be visited by more than 100,000 visitors during the 14-day event.
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Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 08:11
DocuWorld Las Vegas
Newburgh, NY – January 16, 2008 – DocuWare Corporation, a leader in the Integrated Document Management industry, will hold their annual Partner meeting, DocuWorld, on February 19, in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to keynote speaker, John Mancini, President of the AIIM Association, DocuWare resellers will have direct access to key vendors within the ECM industry.
The Las Vegas Hilton has been chosen for DocuWorld, the annual Authorized DocuWare Partner meeting. DocuWare resellers from North, Central and South America will be in attendance. Agenda items included speakers Mr. John Mancini, President of the AIIM Association and Mr. Darrell Amy, President of Dealer Marketing Systems, along with networking possibilities with alliance vendors such as ABBYY, eCopy, AnyDoc, PrintFleet, Kodak, Fujitsu, Canon, J & H Office Equipment, Panasonic, Böwe Bell & Howell, Datacap and Integrated Data Services.
Greg Schloemer, President of DocuWare Corporation said, “Our goal is to highlight the opportunities to DocuWare Partners for their End-Users and ISVs by showing DocuWare 5.1’s new feature set in a setting that is fast moving and educational.” Prior to the DocuWorld event, the DocuWare Diamond Club Advisory Board will take place on Monday, February 18, also at the Hilton. Directly following the event, Partners are able to recertify their DocuWare authorized reseller status by participating in two days of training. DocuWare - The Company Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 6,000 installations with tens of thousands of users in over 50 countries. DocuWare offers a scalable solution that can expand enterprise-wide. Over 400 Authorized DocuWare Partners make up a worldwide independent reseller network, employing over 1000 DocuWare experts who bring DocuWare close to its customers. DocuWare AG is based in Germering near Munich, Germany. The company’s US subsidiary, DocuWare Corporation, is located in Newburgh, New York and is responsible for all activities in North, Central and South America. DocuWare Ltd., its subsidiary in London, handles all activities for Great Britain and Ireland. DocuWare España located in Barcelona is responsible for the market in Spain. DocuWare - Software for Integrated Document Management DocuWare is an integrated document management solution that can automate business processes by managing any type of document, regardless of format or source, in a central document pool – for example paper records, letters, faxes, drawings, PC and other electronic files including e-mail. DocuWare supports all forms of electronic signatures. Integrated records management ensures that all access is secure, controlled, and logged. Using the Internet, the central document pool is available around the clock to any authorized user, no matter where they are located in the world. A wide range of customizable DocuWare add-on modules equip DocuWare for, among other things, automatic indexing, COLD applications and enhanced workflow features. Other software applications are easily integrated with a set of standard tools. Numerous interfaces exist for ERP systems (including a certified SAP interface) and Groupware (like Exchange, Groupwise or Lotus Notes/Domino). DocuWare incorporates all components needed for powerful Enterprise Content Management. Processes in every company can be automated and improved with DocuWare. DocuWare solutions are known for their easy installation, administration and operation, as well as an exceptionally low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). DocuWare software is available in 13 languages. Enhanced with workflow functionalities, Web Content Management, and universal integration functions, DocuWare provides powerful Enterprise Content Management (ECM) functionality for enabling expansion throughout an organization.| For more information please contact: |
| North- and South America: |
| DocuWare Corporation |
| Mary Williams, Marketing Communications Manager |
| 356 Meadow Avenue |
| Newburgh, NY 12550 |
| Phone: 845-563-9045 ext. 224, Toll Free: 888-565-5907 |
| Fax: 845-563-9046 |
| eMail: mary.williams@docuware.com |
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 21:58
Canon and EFI Complete Compatibility Testing for EFI's Colorproof XF for Canon imagePROGRAF Printers
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 15, 2008 – As part of Canon's Alliance Program, EFI has completed compatibility testing of EFI's Bestcolor® Technology-driven Colorproof XF with Canon's large format devices. As a result, Canon U.S.A. will promote this compatibility through co-marketing and awareness generation initiatives targeting solution applications within five key markets – Photography, Prepress, CAD/GIS, Signage and Scan/Copy. Canon U.S.A. features these partners on their corporate website (www.usa.canon.com) along with other channel marketing communications.
"We are pleased that EFI has tested their software to determine the compatibility with our imagePROGRAF line and are eager to promote the resulting solutions to the channel and end-user," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Compatibility with Colorproof XF will allow customers to take full advantage of all that our imagePROGRAF printers have to offer."
Reston, Virginia-based visual consultancy Prestige Graphics Inc. recently produced an annual exhibit for the Smithsonian Natural History Museum using an EFI Colorproof XF-driven Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 large format color production printer. Contracted by Nature's Best Photography Magazine, Prestige Graphics produced 61 full-brilliant-color photograph prints with wide-format dimensions of 4 x 6 feet, 2 x 3 feet, 2 x 5 feet and 5 x 10 feet, filling an 5,000 square-foot Smithsonian gallery with brilliant images depicting the beauty of nature.
"Since I first won the Smithsonian project in 2003, Colorproof XF has been critical to providing my best work for Nature's Best Publishing and why this client has come back to me every year for the last five years with this exciting and very high-profile assignment," said Mark McCall, president, Prestige Graphics, Inc. (www.prestigegraphicsinc.com) "The Nature's Best Photography Awards exhibit at the Smithsonian is a crowning achievement for Prestige Graphics and EFI's Colorproof XF is the only proofing solution I would trust for it – the color fidelity I'm able to produce is amazing; far surpassing what I could do with anything else."
Colorproof XF helps transform inkjet and laser printers into powerful proofing and production systems and is renowned for providing customers with outstanding performance, color quality, flexibility and a highly intuitive interface. The XF Server on Mac OS X makes the system a complete cross-platform solution. With its client/server architecture and modular concept, Colorproof XF offers an unprecedented level of customization to fit print service provider's individual needs.
"Our successful compatibility testing for Colorproof XF with Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers is the latest advancement in the long-standing relationship between EFI and Canon that results in increased competitiveness, efficiency and profitability for customers," said Frank Mallozzi, senior vice president, worldwide marketing and sales, EFI.
In addition to Colorproof XF, Canon customers can also benefit from EFI's industry-leading Fiery color digital print server technology, Fiery Central, the company's powerful, modular, PDF-based production workflow solution, Digital StoreFront, EFI's web-to-print platform, and EFI Print MIS Solutions, for optimal business management.
About EFI
EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery® digital color print servers; VUTEk® superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Jetrion® industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2006†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.
# # # † IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2007.
EFI and Fiery are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 08:47
Sharp wins 'Product Line of the Year' award from Buyers Labratory, Inc.
MAHWAH, NJ, January 8, 2008 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America’s multifunctional peripheral (MFP) copier product line has been honored with the coveted “Product Line of the Year” award from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), a leading global provider of test reports on document imaging products. Cumulative test results in laboratory evaluations deemed Sharp’s entire MFP product line, both mono and color, to be best overall across the board.
Additionally, for its exceptional reliability and superior performance, Sharp’s MX-M1100 has been named “Pick of the Year” in the high speed Segment 6 while the MX-M700N/U has been awarded “Pick of the Year” for “Outstanding Segment 5 Monochrome MFP” (81- to 90-PPM range), recognized for its class-leading security and set up.
“This outstanding recognition from BLI validates our business strategy and proves our commitment to bringing exceptionally reliable, highly productive and easy-to-use products to market,” said Ed McLaughlin, president, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “This accomplishment embodies the close collaboration between our product planning teams in the U.S. and Japan and reflects the dedication of our dealers and factory in providing superior products that answer market demands. It also validates our strategy behind Sharp OSA™ technology in offering advanced MFP functionality and flexibility to provide applications tailored to the end user’s needs.”
BLI bestows the “Line of the Year” award once annually to the company whose product line, as tested in BLI’s rigorous two-month laboratory evaluation, is determined to be the best overall based on cumulative test results. BLI tests each product in critical performance areas, including reliability, copy and print image quality, copy and print productivity and efficiency, ease of use and overall value.
“To determine “Pick of the Year” winners, we test products thoroughly to ascertain which deliver the most extensive functionality and best reliability, handle multiple jobs simultaneously in a networked environment and deliver good output quality,” says BLI Lab Manager Pete Emory. “The exceptional results that Sharp’s MFPs have achieved over the last year for products in all categories during our exhaustive testing process demonstrate that business users can count on Sharp business products for high-quality performance.”
With the “Pick of the Year” award for the MX-M1100, the entire Sharp high-speed production series has been honored with this distinction. The MX-M1100 is recognized for its ability to create one million impressions with no unscheduled maintenance and only three misfeeds, as well as the unit’s excellent multitasking abilities, superior scan functions and outstanding overall ease of use.
The MX-M700N/U received the “Pick of the Year” award for its network setup and remote administration features, as well as the feedback provided to end users via the bundled drivers and utilities.
The Sharp MX-M1100 and the MX-M700N/U MFPs combine reliability, superior scan functions, outstanding ease of use and multitasking performance while offering impressive print and copier speeds of 110 PPM and 70 PPM respectively. The M1100 and the M700N/U MFPs support the innovative Sharp OSA technology platform for seamless integration with network applications, as well as Sharp’s award-winning* security suite. The innovative Sharp OSA development platform opens the door to a broad array of value-added functionality and flexibility to deliver the power of customization to the customer. Sharp OSA technology leverages the inherent interoperability of Web services design to enable Sharp, its dealer network and ISV partners to meet customer needs effectively.
For more information about the complete line of Sharp document solution products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07430, or call 800-BE-SHARP.
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* In 2006 Sharp received the BERTL’s BEST “Most Secure MFP Range” award, and its color MX Series was the first color product line to achieve BERTL Five Star – Exceptional status throughout the entire line. © 2008 Sharp Electronics Corp Sharp and AQUOS are registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 08:43
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America expands direct, local sales operations at Sharp Business Systems of Arizona
Mahwah, NJ, January 8, 2008 -- Sharp Electronics Corporation today announced the expansion of Sharp Business Systems (SBS) of Arizona with the addition of Uni-copy Digital Business Systems. As SBS Arizona marks their one-year anniversary, this development allows the branch to strengthen its core business, while strategically growing its resources to continue to successfully support a market that spans across Arizona and New Mexico.
Uni-copy brings a strong community background and relationship with Sharp to the SBS Arizona branch. Founded in 1966, Uni-Copy has been in the industry for just under 41 years and has been a Sharp dealer for 27 years. SBS Arizona will provide seamless service to new and existing customers and will continue to honor existing equipment and contract agreements. The expansion brings the employee base of SBS Arizona to nearly 100, furthering its local resources to better serve the Arizona and New Mexico markets.
Sharp Business Systems of Arizona continues to be managed by president Rich Ferraro. “As the first established branch of Sharp Business Systems we are excited by this expansion and look forward to gaining valuable insight and resources from the Uni-Copy team. Our long-term commitment is to focus on outstanding local service while delivering the best-in-class document products and solutions to our Arizona- and New Mexico-based customers,” said Ferraro.
Sharp Business Systems Strategy
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) plans to establish more than 20 local Sharp Business Systems branches during the next few years.
“Sharp Business Systems will help Sharp continue to grow and strengthen Sharp’s distribution in key markets nationwide, already proving successful in San Diego, San Francisco, South Florida, Indianapolis and most recently the expansion of Arizona,” said Ed McLaughlin, President, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “Our direct branch strategy will augment our strong independent dealer channel by enabling Sharp to better understand customer needs and then translating that into outstanding products and support for our dealers.”
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, color MX Series multifunctional peripheral (MFP) systems and a full product suite of workgroup and production MFPs that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp® MFPs feature the Sharp OSA™ development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp leads the MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.*
For more information about the complete line of Sharp document solution products, contact Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430, or call 800-BE-SHARP.
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Sharp, Sharp OSA and related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *In 2006 Sharp received the BERTL’s BEST “Most Secure MFP Range” award and its color MX Series was the first color product line to achieve BERTL Five Star – Exceptional status throughout the entire line. © 2008 Sharp Electronics Corp. Sharp and AQUOS are registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation All other marks are the property of their respective holders.