MHP (Multi-Host Printing) Solution
In IBM host printer environments, companies are traditionally forced to choose between two output options. They can choose printers and servers equipped to support the graphics-rich IPDS data stream, or they can opt for the more affordable and significantly more pervasive SCS data stream. With its ability to support formatted text, barcodes, logos, images and other graphics, IPDS is ideal for printing invoices, checks, statements, inventory tracking paperwork and more, but this technology comes at a significant premium in both the IBM server and printer hardware. SCS, on the other hand, is standard on many IBM host servers, including the popular iSeries mid-range servers, and is readily available through a wide range of more affordable printing solutions. However, this text-based data stream is generally only suitable for printing “green bar” reports and other limited textbased documents.
But what if there was a way to combine the power of graphicsrich documents with the pervasiveness of the SCS data stream? Better still, how about if one could output such documents on widely available and highly cost-effective HP LaserJet Printers and HP LaserJet MFP’s (Multi-Function Printers)? Capella Technologies provides such a valuable printing solution to IBM host environments.
Ricoh And IBM Form Global Strategic Alliance To Enhance Document Solutions For Enterprise Customers
West Caldwell, N.J., January 05, 2009 — Ricoh Company Ltd., a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced a Global Strategic Alliance with IBM. The alliance will provide customers with comprehensive document solutions leveraging Ricoh and IBM’s vast capabilities to address customers’ complex business problems.
As part of the alliance, the companies will first launch a new Ricoh offering, Document Security and Management Services (DSMS) in the US. This solution builds upon Ricoh’s expertise in helping customers improve their document workflow, security and compliance, while reducing the total cost of ownership of office equipment investment and advancing environmental sustainability practices. The DSMS offering includes Assessment & Deployment, End User Services, Managed Services, Security, Green Office and Enterprise Content Management services, which will be delivered by Ricoh Document Solutions and Services Division and IBM’s Global Technology Services.
Xerox Tapped by IBM for Global Imaging and Document Management Services
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2008 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) will scan and image millions of documents for IBM and its customers under a worldwide agreement announced today. Xerox will serve as the preferred global imaging partner for IBM Managed Business Process Services (MBPS), a unit of IBM Global Technology Services.
InfoPrint Solutions Company Unveils drupa 2008 Line Up
Boulder, CO, April 14, 2008: InfoPrint Solutions Company, a joint venture between IBM and Ricoh, today announced its line up of solutions for drupa 2008, Hall 9 booth B44.
InfoPrint will demonstrate the power of its solutions for TransPromo, book printing, direct mail, multi-channel marketing, Automated Document Factory (ADF) and workflow management. These applications will be running on the InfoPrint 5000 continuous forms production printer and the upcoming InfoPrint EMP156 cut-sheet printer. InfoPrint will also demonstrate its commitment to the environment with the launch of its Container Collection Program.
“drupa 2008 will mark the one year anniversary of InfoPrint Solutions Company,” said Dermot O'Loughlin, InfoPrint EMEA general manager. “Our relationship with Ricoh has gone from strong to stronger and we will be using drupa as the platform to show new production offerings that combine Ricoh’s technical prowess with InfoPrint’s market expertise.”
