Capabilities Assessment of KYOcapture
What’s Inside
At a Glance
Provides a snapshot of background information on Kyocera Mita America.
Challenges of Administrative Document Applications
Highlights the challenges that most workgroups face in managing documents in their administrative applications, and Kyocera Mita America’s approach to addressing them.
Review of Kyocera Mita America’s KYOcapture
Provides Doculabs’ review of KYOcapture’s capabilities.
Example Scenario
Provides an example of how KYOcapture can be used to streamline administrative applications while also facilitating good document management practices.
Business Benefits
Highlights a number of key business benefits that KYOcapture can deliver to organizations and their workgroups.
Final Word
Provides Doculabs’ overall opinion of KYOcapture.
Environmental Trends in the Western European Hardcopy Peripherals Market and Kyocera Approach
Introduction
A number of recent announcements in the Western European hardcopy peripherals market have seen a growing number of the industry's leading hardware vendors extolling the virtues of what can be classified as "environmental" or "green" business initiatives. These wide-ranging initiatives come to market against a backdrop of both businesses and consumers responding to the ever-increasing shift in mainstream attitudes towards myriad environmental issues including climate change, the use of hazardous substances and the consumption of the world's finite resources.
This IDC White Paper will briefly outline the current print vendor environment in relation to the range of business activities being promoted by vendors to address changing mainstream attitudes on green or environmental issues. The main body of the paper will then shift focus to examine Kyocera's approach to the environment by taking a closer look at the vendor's environmental strategy, including the following areas:
- Product technology
- Consumable technology
- Legislation compliance
- Recycling programmes and product take-back
The Current Landscape
IDC believes that, in a hardcopy peripherals market currently worth over $11.9 billion (2006) and set to reach $14.5 billion by 2011, opportunities for increased market share will inevitably materialise for vendors that best address the environmental areas outlined previously. Indeed the industry has already seen many examples of how vendors are looking to reduce the environmental footprint of their products and the associated business activities involved in the manufacturing and logistics processes.
CDMA 2000 1XRTT Security Overview
1. Executive Summary
Since the birth of the cellular industry, security has been a major concern for both service providers and subscribers. Service providers are primarily concerned with security to prevent fraudulent operations such as cloning or subscription fraud, while subscribers are mainly concerned with privacy issues. In 1996, fraudulent activities through cloning and other means cost operators some US$750 million in lost revenues in the United States alone. Fraud is still a problem today, and IDC estimates that in 2000, operators lost more than US$180M in revenues from fraud. Technical fraud, such as cloning, is decreasing in the United States, while subscription fraud is on the rise1. In this paper, we will limit our discussions to technical fraud only. With the advent of second-generation digital technology platforms like TDMA/CDMA-IS-41, operators were able to enhance their network security by using improved encryption algorithms and other means. The noise-like signature of a CDMA 2000 1xRTT signal over the air interface makes eavesdropping very difficult. This is due to the CDMA 2000 1xRTT “Long Code,” a 42-bit PN (Pseudo-Random Noise of length 242-1) sequence, which is used to scramble voice and data transmissions.
This paper discusses how CDMA 2000 1xRTT implements three major features of mobile security: authentication, data protection, and anonymity.
2. Security – CDMA 2000 1xRTT Networks
The security protocols with CDMA-IS-41 networks are among the best in the industry. By design, CDMA 2000 1xRTT technology makes eavesdropping very difficult, whether intentional or accidental. Unique to CDMA 2000 1xRTT systems, is the 42-bit PN (Pseudo-Random Noise) Sequence called “Long Code” to scramble voice and data. On the forward link (network to mobile), data is scrambled at a rate of 19.2 Kilo symbols per second (Ksps) and on the reverse link, data is scrambled at a rate of 1.2288 Mega chips per second (Mcps).
CDMA 2000 1xRTT network security protocols rely on a 64-bit authentication key (A-Key) and the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the mobile. A random binary number called RANDSSD, which is generated in the HLR/AC, also plays a role in the authentication procedures. The A-Key is programmed into the mobile and is stored in the Authentication Center (AC) of the network. In addition to authentication, the A-Key is used to generate the sub-keys for voice privacy and message encryption.
Auditing and Securing Multifunction Devices
Introduction
It used to be that a printer was connected directly to a computer via a serial or parallel interface, while fax machines and copiers did not connect to a computer at all. You knew where these devices were in your buildings and securing their physical output was your
primary concern. In today's all-in-one world, you can now obtain single devices that are not only printers, but also copiers, scanners, and fax machines. These networked multifunction devices (MFDs) are increasingly common in enterprise environments and are manufactured by vendors such as Canon, HP, Kyocera, Xerox, and many others.
While time and money is spent on securing computer systems, MFDs (also called multifunction printers or all-in-one devices) are often overlooked. Unfortunately, they are computers in-and-of themselves, running an embedded operating system, advertising a variety of network services, and sporting gigabytes of hard drive space. Possible risks include information leakage from logs (e.g. fax numbers, long distance telephone codes, and filenames), SNMP attacks, poorly configured network services, and buffer overflows. Beyond
the network attacks, there is the potential for data recovery from an MFD's internal hard drive. While it might be a standard practice to secure wipe or destroy the hard drives from decommissioned laptops, workstations, and servers, what about MFDs that go in for maintenance or back to a leasing company after an upgrade?
This paper covers how to audit and secure your multifunction devices. It starts by giving an overview of the risks. Then it delves into how to discover MFDs on your network. Finally, it presents a checklist for securing these devices.
Note that the administration and configuration of MFDs varies widely depending on manufacturer, model, and firmware revision. This paper is intended as a starting point for securing MFDs; for specifics on how to implement its recommendations, consult your device's manual or manufacturer's website.
The Hidden Drain – Reducing Your Power Consumption – A White Paper from Kyocera Mita
Introduction
Concerns about Green IT have risen dramatically in the current economic and environmental climate. Rising energy costs and consumption in electrical devices is a hot topic in the workplace. As utility prices continue to rise, energy efficiency has moved to the forefront and manufacturers have to prioritise such features when developing new products.
In 2007, Analyst Group Gartner estimated that the ICT sector accounted for more than 2% of global CO² emissions. Gartner has warned businesses to conserve power or face rapidly rising IT expenditure.
The Carbon Trust also calculates that 15% of energy used by organisations is for IT, and predicts that this will increase to 30% by 2020.
Very few organisations know how much power is consumed by their computers, printers and other peripherals. This leaves a fundamental and significant drain unmonitored and uncontrolled. Power consumption is now a major TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) issue that cannot be ignored.
Beyond the dash for virtualisation and data centres, few organisations have a strategy for reducing the power consumed by their IT systems. With output devices, there is a clear and simple way to improve your bottom line and reduce your carbon footprint: switch to Kyocera.
Savings
If we simply compared the Kyocera FS-C5300DN‟s power consumption with its nearest rivals, the data clearly shows that Kyocera‟s machine uses less energy than the other devices.
Enabling Superior Wireless Data Connectivity
Wireless data offers the promise of access to “data anytime anywhere.” The benefits of this technology are clear. Data anytime means that this data can be accessed at any moment of the day or night without having to be in a specific location. Data anywhere means that email, corporate networks, or Internet information can be accessed whether on the road, in the hotel, in the airport, at home, or in the office.
If you search the Internet for the phrase “data anytime anywhere” you receive a broad range of results from portable storage devices to technologies that utilize Wi-Fi or other wireless technologies. However, after closer examination it becomes apparent that some of these offerings do not truly offer real time data access. They simply provide a means of carrying a copy of existing data. These offerings fail to fulfill the promise of data anytime. In addition, some of these technologies do not truly offer access to data anywhere, as they require the user to be physically located near a wireless hotspot or other location where Internet connection is available. These offerings fail to fulfill the promise of data anywhere.
With the introduction of EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) networks in 2003, the promise of data anytime anywhere is closer to reality. EV-DO is a cellular technology that enables data to be transmitted at broadband speeds over cell phone signals. As a result for the first time, EV-DO offers users access to broadband data potentially wherever a cell phone signal is available. The first generation of EV-DO, called EV-DO Release 0, offers download speeds up to 2.4 megabits per second and upload speeds up to 156 kilobits per second. Recently an update to EV-DO called EV-DO Revision A was introduced. This technology offers improvements in download speeds to 3.1 megabits per second and a dramatic increase in upload speeds to 1.8 megabit per second. The result is increased usability and less total idle time for the user.
Enabling Superior Wireless Data Connectivity
Wireless data offers the promise of access to “data anytime anywhere.” The benefits of this technology are clear. Data anytime means that this data can be accessed at any moment of the day or night without having to be in a specific location. Data anywhere means that email, corporate networks, or Internet information can be accessed whether on the road, in the hotel, in the airport, at home, or in the office.
If you search the Internet for the phrase “data anytime anywhere” you receive a broad range of results from portable storage devices to technologies that utilize Wi-Fi or other wireless technologies. However, after closer examination it becomes apparent that some of these offerings do not truly offer real time data access. They simply provide a means of carrying a copy of existing data. These offerings fail to fulfill the promise of data anytime. In addition, some of these technologies do not truly offer access to data anywhere, as they require the user to be physically located near a wireless hotspot or other location where Internet connection is available. These offerings fail to fulfill the promise of data anywhere.
With the introduction of EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) networks in 2003, the promise of data anytime anywhere is closer to reality. EV-DO is a cellular technology that enables data to be transmitted at broadband speeds over cell phone signals. As a result for the first time, EV-DO offers users access to broadband data potentially wherever a cell phone signal is available. The first generation of EV-DO, called EV-DO Release 0, offers download speeds up to 2.4 megabits per second and upload speeds up to 156 kilobits per second. Recently an update to EV-DO called EV-DO Revision A was introduced. This technology offers improvements in download speeds to 3.1 megabits per second and a dramatic increase in upload speeds to 1.8 megabit per second. The result is increased usability and less total idle time for the user.
Kyocera Mita America Launches Color Multifunctional Printers Offering Superior Image Quality and Low Total Cost of Ownership
FAIRFIELD, N.J. – Aug. 18, 2010 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today introduced the FS-C2026MFP and FS-C2126MFP 28 page per minute color multifunctional printers. As part of Kyocera’s ECOSYS® line of environmentally friendly products, the FS-C2026MFP and FS-C2126MFP meet Energy Star™ guidelines for power efficiency and utilize long-life consumables for consistent high-quality image color output and low total cost of operation.
“Many businesses struggle with legacy office technologies that are inefficient, unreliable and very costly. This is why Kyocera is driven to produce document solutions designed to consolidate older devices and deliver on our promise of offering devices with ultra reliability, high productivity and a low TCO,” said Michele McDonald, product & solutions marketing manager for Kyocera Mita America. “The FS-C2026MFP and FS-C2126MFP exemplify Kyocera’s commitment to provide devices that work harder to help businesses become more efficient and successful in today’s competitive marketplace. These devices will allow any office to produce professional quality documents more affordably than ever before.”
The FS-C2026MFP and FS-C2126MFP are designed for device consolidation by including features such as color print, copy and scan (The FS-C2126MFP includes black and white fax capabilities), in an all-in-one device with a low TCO, fast speeds and superior color quality. Engineered using Kyocera’s ECOSYS technology, the FS-C2026MFP and FS-C2126MFP incorporate long-life consumables and components and deliver maximum business “uptime” with an industry leading 200,000 page preventive maintenance (PM) schedule. This outstanding preventive maintenance interval creates longer periods of time between required service visits, contributing to ultra reliability and low total cost of ownership.
Kyocera Mita America Advances its Commitment to Protect Confidential Business Documents and Information with Comprehensive Security Solutions
FAIRFIELD, N.J. – July 27, 2010 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is protecting sensitive and confidential corporate and government data that is printed, scanned, copied or stored with comprehensive security solutions for network printers and multifunctional products (MFPs).
Kyocera’s security solutions prevent unauthorized access to confidential information retained in the network printer or MFP’s internal memory, as well as by limiting access at the device. And with the growing requirements for security in devices for government, health care and financial industries, Kyocera is at the forefront of developing solutions that eliminate the threat of a security breach. Kyocera security solutions include data overwrite technology, manual and automatic deletion, password protection, Common Criteria Certification (ISO15408) with EAL3 Level Conformance and Validation.
Kyocera marked five years of security excellence and industry-leading certified and validated security solutions with the hiring of Peter Cybuck as senior director of security and software solutions. Bringing more than 25 years security experience to Kyocera, Cybuck manages the planning and marketing of security and advanced MFP software solutions for the Company. He is currently involved in additional Common Criteria evaluations and Protection Profile development projects, as well as in the planning, development and introduction of new security solutions for document imaging devices.
Kyocera Mita America Recognized by Better Buys for Business with 2010 Editor's Choice Award
FAIRFIELD, N.J. – July 21, 2010 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced that Better Buys for Business, a leading independent authority on document imaging equipment, has recognized Kyocera’s TASKalfa 552ci color multifunctional product (MFP), with a 2010 Editor’s Choice Award. The TASKalfa 552ci was recognized for its ultra-reliability, highly productive output speeds and flexible output capabilities.
Better Buys for Business noted the remarkable speed of the Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci color MFP, printing at speeds of 55ppm (pages per minute) in black-and-white and 50ppm in color. The TASKalfa 552ci also received high marks for its fast warm-up speed, 225,000-page monthly duty cycle and long-life components. Kyocera was also noted for its powerful and scalable software solutions platform, Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions (HyPAS), designed to extend the value of Kyocera’s MFPs through both Java and Web Service applications.
