The layout and types of devices that you have in your office tie directly into your overall productivity. Some companies feel that more copiers and printers directly equates to higher productivity. This however is not the case and an over abundance of copiers and printers that are not necessary can actually lead to a decrease in productivity and a significant amount of over printing, leading to higher costs and increased unnecessary waste.

We can help you determine the appropriate combination of equipment for your job. In some cases multifunction printers strategically placed throughout your office is the solution to increasing productivity and reducing costs. Other times a combination of multifunction devices and single function devices that supplement users who need to print often is exactly what a business needs to maximise productivity.

Dec 27, 2011 Typhoon Washi, which swept through the southern Philippines in December, has caused extensive damage due to record-setting heavy rainfall and landslides across the region.

We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is the largest residential higher education institution in Southern Africa. With campuses located in Tshwane (Pretoria, Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa), Nelspruit, eMalahleni and Polokwane, TUT employs more than 2700 permanent staff members and serves approximately 60,000 students.

Challenges
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) was formed in 2004 through the merger of three technikons, namely Technikon Northern Gauteng, Technikon North West and Technikon Pretoria. This resulted in a network comprising mostly of iS3000 systems. However, one Campus – Gauteng North – still deployed an Ericsson PBX system.

In 2007, the university decided to integrate all campuses into a single vendor, centralised and managed network to work towards a phased voice over IP (VOIP) migration, with a view to have a fully operational IP network by 2011. The phased approach would accommodate the university’s IP Telephony (IPT) strategy, and reduce administration and management time, resulting in reduced costs for the university.

Stephen Rakgoale, Deputy Director: Communications Infrastructure in ICT Services at TUT, says: “Our university is faculty based, which means the teaching staff are always moving between campuses. Users had to log support calls whenever they moved from one campus to another, which resulted in increased downtime and greater frustrations with staff.”

When we read a document there are many factors that go into determining whether or not we accept it as a quality document. Quality can refer to a number of different facets of the document, including the quality of the content, and even the quality of the print. One of the most important factors in determining quality is whether or not the document is printed in color. While you can have high quality black and white documents, color adds a level of quality that goes beyond just the aesthetics of the document.

The best thing about color printing is that it does not cost an arm and a leg like it used to. High quality color printing solutions are now more affordable than ever. Some of the best reasons to switch to color printing include:

· Improved Definition and Detail: Bring out the best of your documents with full color printing! Color printing brings increased detail to each of your documents, adding an unprecedented level of quality!

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently announced a new software solution from Nocson Collaborations, Inc. called EasyScanToFTP - a utility designed specifically for Canon imageFORMULA scanners that allows users to upload images directly to FTP servers. The EasyScanToFTP utility - available as a download from the Nocson website, was developed to make imageFORMULA scanners even more flexible in the office environment, where FTP servers are becoming increasingly prevalent. The EasyScanToFTP utility is optimized for quick and convenient operation, allowing users to store frequently visited FTP sites and connecting information.

Since the utility has been specifically designed for use with Canon imageFORMULA products, it integrates with Canon-developed technologies such as CapturePerfect and CaptureOnTouch, allowing users to quickly and efficiently scan documents and distribute them. This suite of options - in addition to other Nocson software such as EasyConnect, which sends image scans to a Microsoft SharePoint Server - integrates the imageFORMULA scanners to any workplace storage environments, including FTP sites, email distribution, local servers, and more.

Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc., Philippine Epson Optical Inc., Epson Philippines Corporation and Seiko Epson Corporation announced today that they would donate Php 1 million (approx. US$23,800) to assist Filipino families affected by typhoon Sendong. On December 16, the typhoon struck the southern coastal cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, causing nearly one thousand people to lose their lives.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.– Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is positioned as a leader in IDC’s 2011 MarketScape report for Worldwide Managed Print Services[i] (MPS). 

The report, which analyzes MPS vendors and delivers an overview of competitive fitness,  highlights Xerox’s ability to serve companies of all sizes through its continuum of MPS services delivered by both direct and indirect distribution channels.  According to IDC, companies considering MPS should look at the breadth of a vendor’s current offerings and the strategic outlook for future services.

“Xerox’s high scores indicate that companies seeking MPS want a partner with market experience and depth of approach to ensure long-term results,” said Holly Muscolino, research director at IDC. “Consistent global delivery capabilities are a key differentiator for Xerox, and they continue to build out their infrastructure for global support, including support for indirect channel partners.”

HP today announced that industry analyst firm IDC has named HP a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Print Services 2011 Hardcopy Vendor Analysis Study.⁽¹⁾

An independent and global provider of IT research, IDC completed its multivendor assessment study and identified that HP Managed Print Services (MPS) continues to maintain market leadership with high scores in strategic direction and offering capabilities.

Based on the report, HP’s market leadership is reflective of its comprehensive strategy to deliver a unified experience across the office, onsite production and external printing and imaging environments. Its broad portfolio is enriched with industry solutions and features such as HP ePrint, the Open Extensibility Platform (OXP) and FutureSmart firmware. These innovations allow customers to easily update, manage and extend the capabilities of their multifunction printers (MFPs) and printers with the latest solutions and applications, and conveniently print while on the go.

Small businesses must do everything in their power to ensure that they flourish. With Print Management programs, businesses are given the ability to monitor and track printing within their own office and create a plan to reduce printing. Print Management programs allow businesses to reduce excess printing by taking a look at how their business prints and makes recommendations based on their specific printing environment.

Here are some of the top benefits of Print Management:

· Improved Productivity: The productivity of your employees is vital to succeeding in business. Through Print Management programs, aside from reducing printing, we help you optimize your device layout and make recommendations on device consolidation when possible.