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Kyocera Mita America’s Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient ECOSYS Printers Receive Excellent Value Ratings from Industry Analysts, Inc.

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – February 17, 2010 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, is proud to have three of its ECOSYS color printers awarded Excellent Value ratings by The Office Products Analyst, a publication of Industry Analysts, Inc. Kyocera’s ultra-reliable and cost-effective FS-C5100DN, FS-C5200DN and FS-C5300DN ECOSYS color printers are recognized for providing best-in-class features and functionality with a low total cost of ownership.

“The Kyocera ECOSYS color printer line offers tremendous value to customers looking for high volume usage in medium to large workgroups,” said Andy Slawetsky, president, Industry Analysts, Inc. “With their low total cost of ownership, large paper capacities, long-life supplies, and efficient duty cycles, Kyocera offers competitively-priced printing solutions for businesses of all sizes.”

The OPA $500+ Color Printer Buyer’s Guide provides readers with critical information that will help them identify the color printer that is best suited for them. Industry Analysts, Inc. collected data for its Buyer’s Guide and entered monthly print volumes into its Color Printer Cost Calculator Tool to determine each color printers’ total cost of ownership. Estimated cost includes the purchase price of the machine and all supply items except paper over 36 months.

OKI Printing Solutions Sets Sites on Graphic Arts and Production Market with Introduction of OKI proColor™ Series

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the OKI proColor™ Series, an innovative line of products for color-critical applications in graphic arts and production environments. The OKI proColor Series delivers professional-quality color output, consistent color accuracy powered by embedded EFI Fiery® and PANTONE® calibration on select models, and exceptional media flexibility with variable data capabilities -- all at aggressive operating costs.

“The OKI proColor Series is a breakthrough in color technology for this market because it gives customers the power to perform short-run jobs faster and more cost-effectively than they ever could before -- such as 200 envelopes with variable data in minutes”.

The OKI proColor Series includes the pro810 Series, pro910 and pro930 cut-sheet printers, pro900DP digital envelope press and pro510DW digital web press.

“The OKI proColor Series is a breakthrough in color technology for this market because it gives customers the power to perform short-run jobs faster and more cost-effectively than they ever could before -- such as 200 envelopes with variable data in minutes,” said Randy Rickert, Director, Graphic Arts & Production, OKI Data Americas. “Print shops will now have the ability to compete in new spaces and in-house production shops will have access to unprecedented quality output from a more conducive footprint.”

Kyocera Mita America Expands Its Cost-Effective and Energy Efficient ECOSYS and TASKalfa Color Product Lines

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – January 26, 2010 - Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of the FS-C8500DN color laser printer and the TASKalfa 552ci color multifunctional system. Encompassing the ultra-reliability, unsurpassed performance and proven color technology businesses demand, these new devices offer highly productive output speeds, affordability and flexible output capabilities for any office environment.

As part of Kyocera’s ECOSYS® line of environmentally friendly printers, the FS-C8500DN (50 pages per minute (ppm) color, 55ppm black) is Energy Star™ certified for power efficiency and utilizes long-life consumables for consistent high-quality image output in this ultra-reliable, high performance and affordable printer. The TASKalfa 552ci (50 ppm color, 55ppm black) expands Kyocera’s award-winning, flagship multifunctional product (MFP) series offering long-life components and embedded Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions (HyPAS) technology, Kyocera’s powerful and scalable software solutions platform, providing users with seamless integration with software applications that will operate in virtually any environment.

Both the FS-C8500DN and TASKalfa 552ci utilize Kyocera’s long-life technology, known to deliver the ultra-reliability that businesses demand. This long-life consumable technology helps to reduce required service intervention while maximizing performance in every environment. The FS-C8500DN and TASKalfa 552ci help to improve the document workflow by providing more business “uptime” through an industry-leading 300,000-page preventive maintenance (PM) schedule. This incredible PM cycle creates longer intervals of time between required service visits and helps minimize maintenance costs for end-users and keeps organizational productivity high.

Sharp Takes Printing To New Frontiers: Introducing the Sharp MX Series Color and Monochrome Office Laser Printers

Mahwah, NJ, January 21, 2010 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today introduced the new MX-C400P and MX-B400P color and monochrome laser printers. Augmenting Sharp’s Frontier Series, these new workgroup printers provide dealers and end-users with an easy-to-use printer that provides a low total cost of ownership and a robust feature set. Based on the award-winning engine of its MFP counterparts, the MX-C400P and MX-B400P deliver speed and functionality in a single function product that can meet the output needs of mid-volume business workgroups with integration and networking features that make them extremely versatile.

The new MX Series printers are an extension of the award-winning A4 Frontier Series from Sharp. Engineered using a common architecture, the MX-C400P and MX-B400P employ the same engine, print controller, supplies and maintenance items, paper drawers and finishing items. These printers have been designed for workgroups with a monthly print volume of 5,000 to 8,000 pages and can yield up to four times more pages than traditional stand-alone units that employ mono-unit consumables, which are, ultimately, limited by toner yield.

“Because these new printers utilize the same engine as our Frontier MFPs, end-users who don’t need scanning and copying capabilities will still get the same powerful controller, output quality, throughput, paper handling, connectivity and security features, but at a fraction of the cost,” said Gary Bailer, Associate Director A4 MFPs, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “These products provide our dealers with the ability to provide a full, end-to-end Frontier solution that will greatly reduce an end-user’s cost of ownership. By blending the cost per copy between fully-networked MFPs and printers, offices operate more efficiently and manage their document processing more effectively.”

The Power Punch of ITEX 2010

Each year ITEX brings in the big guns, unleashing an arsenal of new information and product to help the office channel. The ITEX strike force is again in motion with its tenth show to address the current state of the “office economy.” Each year they find and deliver red hot information to industry providers that’s aimed at ramping up their arsenal of business tools. The annual tradition of arming the evolving Dealer, VAR, ISV, CTO and other providers in the channel has ITEX delivering key information to help organizations widen their knowledge on new innovations for product and supplies, service and IT, on document solutions or emerging programs such as MPS. Bottom line?  ITEX assists providers in repositioning their business models to magnify profits.

Professionals in office technology have found that the environment has shifted due to the “new economy” and are looking for answers; to address the changes along with their customers’ demands for cost-efficient and conveniently acquired product and services. Within this transformation, providers see the need to integrate & merge offerings of hardware, software and services to become better, single-source providers to their customers in order capture and retain market share

As providers evolve into “hybrids,” ITEX breaks it down and provides an actionable tool kit.

Reduce Costs, Boost Profits DocuWare’s ROI Calculator Finds Revenue Opportunities

Newburgh NY, January 19, 2010 – With a new online tool from DocuWare, users can calculate how much their own organizations can save by implementing a DocuWare Document Management System (DMS). This appropriately named ROI Calculator also demonstrates on an individual basis how costs are reduced and profits enhanced through space and time savings.

Return on Investment (ROI) is a critical factor when making a significant acquisition. DocuWare recently developed a ROI Calculator to help companies better estimate an investment in a DMS - with just a few mouse clicks. This free online tool provides companies with a custom profile that demonstrates how much savings and profit potential can be unlocked with a DMS. For example, users can calculate exactly how much time, space or copying costs can be saved on a monthly basis.
Another special feature of the tool is that users review specific departments to receive concrete suggestions on how to turn time saved into an increase in revenue. For an Accounting department, savings from improved cash flow or early payment discounts can be calculated. In Purchasing, the ROI Calculator shows how DocuWare lowers costs by helping to negotiate better terms and conditions. In Sales, it calculates how much revenue can be increased by streamlining processes. DocuWare users interested in expanding their DMS into other departments can specifically see where the hidden profits are. The ROI Calculator also makes it simple to calculate how quickly a DMS will be amortized within a certain budget.

DocuWare Grows Investment in Innovation One Million Euro for the Future

During the executive team and board of directors’ last meeting of 2009, the Document Management Specialist decided to further reinforce the importance of web-based developments by creating a special department dedicated to this field. As part of this initiative, the company will increase its innovation budget over the next couple of years by a total of one million euro. According to DocuWare co-president Juergen Biffar, “Browser technology is a crucial part of the future. Users who install DocuWare solutions on their own servers will profit from the further simplification of its administration as well as those who opt for our new SaaS applications. In order to achieve the same or an even better user experience with traditional technology and to further expand into new application areas, new innovations must be in constant supply. We are proud that even in an economically challenging environment we are able to significantly add to our investments in innovation. And thanks to years of uninterrupted success, we are able to fund it ourselves.”

DocuWare - The Company
Founded in 1988, DocuWare has over 7500 installations and over one hundred thousand satisfied users daily in over 70 countries. This Integrated Document Management Systems (IDMS) producer offers solutions that target small to mid-sized companies, government agencies and departments in large organizations. 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 Weybridge, Surrey, handles all activities for Great Britain and Ireland. DocuWare S.L. located in Barcelona is responsible for the market in Spain and DocuWare SARL is located in Paris and attends to France and francophone Africa.

Sharp Debuts Four Primary Color Technology & Products; Displays Energy Innovations at CES 2010

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2010 -- Sharp continues to contribute to the achievement of an overall green society, and at CES 2010 this is evident in the company’s new product introductions, led by a revolutionary LCD technology that will not only change the way consumers see color, but will greatly increase energy savings.  It is equally evident in Sharp’s energy and solar innovations, as well as developments in room environments to help foster healthy, safe lifestyles.

“As we move into a new decade, Sharp is prepared to bring consumers the utmost in quality home entertainment products while helping to ensure the smallest footprint possible on the environment,” said Michael Troetti, president, Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America. “We’re ushering in a new phase of LCD technology, led by our new four primary color technology, and are excited to roll out our new energy-efficient AQUOS® LED LCD TV lines.  Sharp’s booth also offers a look into the future of solar and LED lighting innovations to further improve the consumer lifestyle.”

Four Primary Color Technology
Sharp’s proprietary four primary color technology, which will be employed in several new AQUOS LED LCD TV models introduced at CES, adds (Y) yellow to the traditional (R) red, (G) green and (B) blue, enabling more than a trillion colors to be displayed.  In addition to this groundbreaking technology, Sharp is introducing a wide assortment of LED-backlit LCD TVs with increased performance, energy-efficient panels and contemporary new designs in the widest array of screen size offerings.  Sharp’s four primary color technology truly expands the color gamut, faithfully rendering nearly all colors that can be discerned with the unaided human eye.  Four primary color technology enables the display to reproduce colors that have been difficult to portray using conventional LCD displays, such as the golden yellow color of brass instruments.  When combined with Sharp’s 1080p X-Gen LCD panel, which incorporates UV2A Technology, the displays offer dramatic reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional fluorescent-backlight LCD TVs.

Sharp Color A4 MFPs Outperform Competition To Win BLI Pick Of The Year Awards

MAHWAH, N.J., December 9, 2009 – Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced that its MX-C401, DX-C401 and MX-B401 A4 MFPs have received 2009 Pick of the Year Awards from Buyer’s Laboratory Inc. (BLI). These awards acknowledge “outstanding performance” and excellence “in areas of importance to IT professionals” in the MX- and DX-C401 models (Outstanding Mid-Size Workgroup A4 Color MFP), and the MX-B401 (Outstanding Mid-Size Workgroup A4 Monochrome MFP).

"We are very happy to accept these Pick Awards for the MX- and DX-C401 Models," said Gary Bailer, associate director product management, A4 multifunction printers, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "Along with the BLI Pick Awards their counterparts (MX- and DX-C311) received in the spring, the Frontier Series is quickly becoming one of our most popular and critically acclaimed lines. These awards further validate Sharp's commitment to manufacturing high-quality MFPs in a number of different segments that meet our customers' needs for superior functionality, connectivity, security and reliability."

These products bring brilliant output closer to the workgroup with a design that has a small footprint to fit in to environments others won't, yet isn't small on functionality. A large 8.5 inch (diagonal) W-VGA color touchpanel display simplifies operation by providing an intuitive user interface. Incorporating next-generation common controller architecture, these Frontier Series models provide the same uniform functionality and operability that can be found across Sharp's award-winning MFP product line. These models offer modular expandability, remote-access capabilities, and a value-added approach to network and software integration. They also incorporate Sharp's award-winning Sharp OSA® platform and the industry-leading Sharp Security Suite to protect data and control access.

OKI Printing Solutions Strengthens Commitment to Small Businesses by Expanding its Color MFP Portfolio with a Desktop, Versatile Product

The Affordable Four-in-One MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP Provides Home Offices and Small Workgroups with the Advanced Functionality Needed in One Compact Device

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP. Ideal for very small workgroups (VSWG) and small offices/home offices (SOHO), the MC160 Color MFP features four-in-one functionality (print, copy, scan and fax) in one compact design which saves valuable work space. With one of the fastest mono print speeds in its class1, users will experience an increase in productivity while decreasing user intervention with best in class paper capacity and toner cartridge yields. With the added benefit of color, users can produce documents on-demand and in-house so there is no need to outsource printing, saving time and money.

Highlights of the MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP Announcement:
• The versatile MC160 Color MFP provides VSWG and SOHO with the flexibility to print, copy, scan and fax from one compact device and comes with large paper and toner capacity to increase office efficiency and reduce user intervention.
• With one of the fastest mono print speeds (20ppm) in its class1, the reliable MC160 Color MFP increases user productivity and provides all the benefits of a mono MFP with the added bonus of the ability to print/copy/scan in color.
• With a compact design and low price point, this affordable desktop MFP allows businesses to consolidate their printing infrastructure and save valuable work space.
• OKI Printing Solutions has expanded its Color MFP portfolio for small workgroups with the launch of the MC160, offering devices that will meet large business needs while fitting smaller budgets.