April, 2008
Lasermax Roll Systems Announces New High-Speed Stack System at Drupa 2008
Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 21:12Ljungby, Sweden (April 30, 2008) – Lasermax Roll Systems will be demonstrating the first modules of its new LX700 product line for roll-fed digital printers at Drupa 2008. This demonstration will be in their stand B61 in Hall 6 and will showcase significant advances in technology for cutting and stacking forms in-line with the fastest continuous feed digital printers.
“The LX700 product line is being developed to support the increasing requirements of new digital printers and the anticipation of even greater speed increases in the years ahead,” says Bill Carroll, President and CEO for Lasermax Roll Systems. “The system that will be shown in our stand at Drupa also includes several new capabilities for handling lightweight paper in response to increasing needs by our customers.”
Netaphor Software, Inc. Introduces User Tracking with New Version of its Printer Management Software
Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 21:11Irvine, Calif. — (April 30th, 2008) — Netaphor Software, Inc. (www.netaphor.com), a provider of printer management software, today introduced an upgraded version of SiteAudit. SiteAudit version 2.0 is the industry’s first fleet management tool to track both printer and user data without agents, allowing organizations to completely assess and manage the printing environment. With its agent-less architecture, SiteAudit requires no client software, making it easy to deploy and maintain.
SiteAudit 2.0 includes a new Jobs Analysis view, which tracks user printed pages, the applications and documents used, when jobs were printed and to what printer—the Who, What and When of user printer management. It provides all the printer data, analytics, notification and reports for organizations to control costs, support help desk operations and improve printer service.
Océ Extends Industry Leadership with Over 60 Percent of US Continuous Feed Printer Market Share
Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 08:24April 30, 2008 – Trumbull, CT– Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, announced today that it continues its leadership in the continuous feed market for the sixth year in a row, according to recently released InfoTrends data. Statistics in the new InfoTrends report, “U.S. Production Copying & Printing Placements: 2007,” place Océ in the dominant market position in the continuous feed category with over 60 percent of roll-fed printer placements in the United States. Océ has held the top spot in the continuous feed segment since 2003, the first year InfoTrends started tracking market share for this category. The InfoTrends report covers a range of production print equipment, including monochrome, spot color, and process color roll-fed printers. InfoTrends is a leading market research and consulting firm in the digital imaging and document solutions industry.
Incubating Inside Xerox Labs: Innovation that Benefits the Workplace, Healthcare, and the Environment
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 20:25PALO ALTO, Calif., April 29, 2008 -- From adding intelligence and automation to documents to breaking new frontiers in clean tech and biomedical domains, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and its global innovation partners today lifted the curtain on a diverse set of innovative projects being nurtured in laboratories around the world.
"Our mission is to deliver innovations that solve the problems our customers face today while creating visionary technologies for tomorrow and beyond," said Sophie Vandebroek, Xerox chief technology officer and president of the Xerox Innovation Group. "Technology touches our lives in major ways and is core to sustainable global growth. Scientists and engineers at Xerox are inspired by the significant impact their work will continue to have on our customers and our company and on society."
Kyocera Mita America’s Data Security Kit Offers Advanced Encryption and Overwrite Capabilities for Company’s Looking to Protect Their Confidential Information
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 07:19FAIRFIELD, New Jersey – April 29, 2008 - Kyocera Mita America, one of the world's leading document solutions companies, announced today it has been awarded ISO 15408 Certification for Data Security Kit (C) for their monochrome workgroup multifunctional products. Data Security Kit (C) meets Evaluation Assurance Level 3 (EAL3) requirements, conforming to the standards set forth and known as Common Criteria. With the announcement of this certification, Kyocera is building on its strategy to providing innovative products and solutions that meet the security initiatives and requirements of today’s business. Kyocera is committed to ensuring organizations with ways to best protect their confidential documents, information and assets, while providing a reliable deterrent to unauthorized activity and access. Data Security Kit (C) is the latest security kit option to achieve ISO 15408 certification.
Xerox Raises $1.4 Billion Through Senior Notes Offerings
Submitted by Corey Smith on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 21:23NORWALK, Conn., April 28, 2008 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) closed today on a $400 million offering of senior unsecured notes due in 2013 bearing a fixed rate coupon of 5.65 percent, and a $1 billion offering of senior unsecured notes due in 2018 and bearing a fixed rate coupon of 6.35 percent.
Proceeds from the offerings will be used to repay the company's borrowings under its 2007 credit facility and for general corporate purposes. The offering follows last week's investment grade credit rating upgrade from Standard and Poor's Rating Services from BBB- to BBB.
SYSPRO - Mid-market DM
Submitted by Corey Smith on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 14:37SYSPRO has announced the availability of Document Management for SYSPRO, which is described as a cost-effective, "green-minded" solution set that enables mid-market manufacturers to gain new cost and time efficiencies while addressing regulatory compliance mandates.
Document Management for SYSPRO, which is optionally available with enhanced workflow features, enables organizations to access, manage and automate the routing of all digital content, including scanned paper documents, e-mails, faxes, print streams, application files, e-forms, Web content and multimedia files. The offering is embedded into SYSPRO’s standard ERP solution set, enabling workers to access and manage these documents directly from their work screens without leaving their applications.
Océ Business Services Named to the Leaders Category of the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 for the Second Straight Year
Submitted by Corey Smith on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 12:51NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 28, 2008) - Océ Business Services, Inc. today announced that for the second straight year it has been named to the top-ranked Leaders Category of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals- (IAOP) 2008 Global Outsourcing 100 list. This list defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery. Océ's official ranking -- 41 out of the list of 75 Leaders -- represents a significant increase over the company's 2007 Leader ranking of 57.
Additionally, Océ was named as a top company in two IAOP 2008 Global Outsourcing industry sub-lists: Document Management and Administrative and Corporate Services.
"The companies on this year's Global Outsourcing 100 list represent the elite of our field, hailing from every corner of the globe and providing an extensive array of cutting-edge services," says Michael F. Corbett, chairman, IAOP. "The Global Outsourcing 100 list has become the definitive go-to resource that companies use to make better informed outsourcing decisions and comparisons of providers, so it is an extremely valuable resource for both the players named on it and the businesses around the world that use outsourcing services."
"Our sustained growth is rooted in our ability to help clients achieve superior document process performance," said Elizabeth Halaki, chief marketing officer, Océ Business Services. "Our talented employees are working harder than ever to create value for our clients, and this recognition by the IAOP as a top performing leader in global outsourcing is gratifying."
Former Tampa Bay Technology Forum Vice President joins iDatix
Submitted by Corey Smith on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 11:28Clearwater, FL — Heather Kenyon recently joined iDatix as Director of Sales and Business Development. Ms. Kenyon will be responsible for developing customer relationships and strategic business partnerships. Previously she was the Vice President of Development for the Tampa Bay Technology Forum.
Ms. Kenyon worked to support the organization by raising funds for all TBTF events and peer networks. She joined the TBTF in 2003 as the organization’s second employee. She was promoted from Membership Director to VP of Development in 2006, after increasing sponsorships and revenues more than 200%. From 2003-2008, she grew TBTF’s membership from 150 to 400 companies. Ms. Kenyon was awarded the distinction in 2006 of being one of the “Forty Under Forty” class by the Gulf Coast Business Review.
Xerox and Stora Enso Deliver First-of-its-Kind Digital Printing Solution for Packaging; Cuts Time-to-Market From Weeks to Days
Submitted by Corey Smith on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 20:08ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 25, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is bringing its digital expertise to the pharmaceutical packaging market to help print providers and packaging converters deliver personalized cartons and other packages in short-runs that lead to quicker time-to-market and more profits.
According to industry consultancy Pira International, the worldwide digital print market for packaging was $580.7 million in 2005 and is expected to reach $6 billion by 2015. The digital print market for the pharmaceutical segment is expected to grow to $1.34 billion by 2015.
Sepialine Announces AutoCAD 2009 Compatibility
Submitted by Corey Smith on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 20:07SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 8, 2008 - Sepialine® - a leading provider of Cost Recovery software for design professionals - today announced that its Argos Cost Recovery System is compatible with AutoCAD 2009 design software. Released on March 25, 2008, AutoCAD 2009 is the latest version of the flagship Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software from Autodesk, Inc.
Sepialine's award-winning Argos Cost Recovery System helps corporate and service professionals receive reimbursement for printing and office expenses. The Argos System captures print costs regardless of application, version and print device, and without the use of software plug-ins. Freedom from specific software products and versions is unique in the cost recovery market, and makes instant compatibility with products like AutoCAD 2009 possible, without the need for version-specific AutoCAD plug-ins.
Xerox Commits $2 Million to RIT Targeting Education and Research in Sustainability
Submitted by Corey Smith on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 20:26ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 24, 2008 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), building on four decades of leadership in advancing environmentally sustainable practices, is committing $2 million to Rochester Institute of Technology to serve as a founding partner of The Golisano Institute for Sustainability. Anne Mulcahy, Xerox chairman and CEO, made the announcement today during a presentation on the RIT campus.
This latest investment in RIT by Xerox, which will be spread over five years, focuses on developing talent and fostering new sustainable technologies through research.
"Xerox and RIT share a commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through innovation," states Mulcahy. "Our collective efforts have the same desired outcome: making what's good for the environment, good for business."
emFAST Inc. Names Dialogic Corporation Official FACSys GREEN Solution Partner
Submitted by Corey Smith on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 14:34
of RoHS-compliant intelligent fax boards and software-based solutions in three exclusive FACSys GREEN bundles.
Implemented in the European Union in 2006, Directive 2002/95/EC regarding the Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Machinery ("RoHS Directive") restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in an effort to make companies more aware and accountable of their environmental impact. Many other jurisdictions have implemented or plan to implement restrictions similar to those found in the RoHS Directive.
iDatix Certified Microsoft Gold Partner
Submitted by Corey Smith on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 12:39Clearwater, FL — iDatix is pleased to announce their recognition by Microsoft as a Gold Certified Partner in Microsoft’s Partner Program. iDatix is an emerging technology company specializing in Business Automation and Information Management Solutions for the growing enterprise.
To achieve the Gold Certified Partner level, iDatix demonstrated proven success meeting client needs as well as achieving Microsoft competencies and certifications. The benefits provided through Gold Certified Partner status will allow iDatix to continue to enhance iSynergy and engender their thought-leadership as an ECM solutions provider.
“Achieving the Microsoft Gold Certification status serves as a reaffirmation of our commitment to our customers,” stated Ivan Pena, Director of Marketing for iDatix. “The certification hinges heavily on implementation satisfaction and, based on the feedback we received, we have exceeded our customer’s expectations every time.”
To learn more about iDatix visit www.idatix.com, email sales@idatix.com or call (727)441-8228.
About iDatix
Winner of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum’s “Emerging Technology Company of the Year” award in 2007, iDatix is an emerging leader in the development of Business Process Automation Software whose mission is to “Simplify the Workplace”. With a unique document and worker centric approach to Document Management and Work Process Automation, iDatix optimizes the most expensive and precious resource of a company, the staff. By using iDatix’s SOA and Web 2.0 enabled solutions, companies can lay a foundation for growth that enables their business to scale their processes and workloads with ease.
Canon U.S.A.'s Photography In The Parks Photo Contest Kicks Off On Earth Day Seeking Nature Images
Submitted by Corey Smith on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 06:27LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 24, 2008 – In a continuing effort to inspire Americans to visit their national and state parks and photograph their beauty, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced a call for entries for the third annual Canon Photography In The Parks Photo Contest*. The contest invites eligible photography enthusiasts, from April 22nd to September 30th, 2008, to enter the contest by submitting images from any park or monument in America. Participants are invited to enter their "Inspirational Nature Images," the theme for this year's contest. Canon is also enhancing the photo contest by extending the age range of eligible participants to non-professional photographers ages 13 and up.
Océ VarioPrint 1105: “Five Star Exceptional” rating
Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 21:29Venlo, The Netherlands, 23 April 2008 — Océ, an international leader in digital document management and printing for professionals, today announced that the Océ VarioPrint 1105 – a high speed black & white production printing system – has received a “Five Star Exceptional” rating from BERTL, the leading independent source of product evaluation reports and analyses.
According to BERTL the Océ VarioPrint 1105 is “a very aggressive and attractive additional offering in the 100+ ppm back-office category”, with “an impressive scope of online document production capabilities”.
Outstanding set of business-critical features and functions
BERTL’s “Five Star Exceptional” rating is reserved exclusively for devices that deliver an outstanding set of business-critical features and functions. In addition, they must be innovative, easy to use, well designed and represent exceptional value for money for their target user base.
Captaris Kicks off a Document Driven Process Automation Roadshow Across North America
Submitted by Corey Smith on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 18:51Bellevue, Wash. — April 23, 2008 — Captaris, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAPA), a leading provider of software products that automate document-centric processes and Microsoft announced today the Document Process Automation Roadshow (DPAR). The DPAR events will consist of a series of breakfast briefings, delivered in an educational format, that demonstrate how organizations are replacing manual paper based processes with automated document processing by leveraging Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 and Captaris solutions.
These free educational briefings will address the latest capabilities for document capture, intelligent recognition, document routing and enterprise content management (ECM). Captaris and Microsoft will be joined by Industry Experts who will discuss and demonstrate how organizations can dramatically reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve compliance within their existing business applications.
Riso Introduces New Series of Digital Duplicators
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 20:19Danvers, MA – April 22, 2008 – RISO, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high speed printers and duplicators, announced today the introduction of two new series of digital duplicators: the CZ and EZ series. The new EZ series, which includes the EZ220, EZ390 and EZ590 models, are
designed to enhance productivity, print quality and offer a host of features not previously possible with traditional office printing equipment. The CZ180 is also being introduced as the first model in the new CZ series.
With their adaptability and easy-to-use design, RISO’s digital duplicators reduce operating and capital costs, which have earned the entire product line the distinction of an ENERGY STAR rating for low energy use. The new CZ and EZ models are designed to meet the needs of organizations that require versatile spot color and monochrome printing while also being cost effective. Hundreds of thousands of customers currently use RISO digital duplicators as production printers in high volume environments.
Ricoh Contributes to the National Forest Foundation
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 20:17West Caldwell, NJ, April 22, 2008 — Ricoh Americas Corporation announced today that it has contributed $10,000 to the National Forest Foundation (NFF), for the post-fire reforestation in California, specifically in the San Bernardino National Forest. The National Forest Foundation is the nation’s only conservation organization dedicated to addressing the issues facing National Forests.
The goal of the National Forest Foundation is to raise $250,000 intended solely for the reforestation of San Bernardino National Forest. This focused effort is due to the wildfires that raged through and destroyed much of the region in October 2007. Ricoh’s contribution, which enhances its longstanding commitment to forest ecosystem conservation, will be leveraged in conjunction with all funds raised through this initiative.
Canon U.S.A. Plants The Seed For The Canon Forest Program
Submitted by Corey Smith on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 13:39LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 22, 2008 – Canon U.S.A, Inc., a leader in digital imaging, and the American Park Network today announced The Canon Forest Program, a nationwide promotional campaign. Beginning in May and running through August, for every 10 new and existing Canon Generation Green products registered, Canon will plant a tree and offer consumers the opportunity to take part in several volunteer programs that will help to revitalize urban parks, gardens and public lands1.
"Canon's commitment to the environment and helping to make it more sustainable is an inherent part of our corporate philosophy and product offerings," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "Through the Canon Forest Program, we want our customers to feel a connection with their Canon Generation Green products, knowing their purchases will contribute to planting trees and revitalization programs, which will help offset our collective carbon footprint."