This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago (First Week of June 2014)

possibility of controlling access to multi-functional printers, print-based rules, mobile printing, print roaming, credit charging, detailed reporting and much more. When choosing YSoft SafeQ, users can look forward to significant financial savings, streamlined workflows within the printing environment and greater data security, while saving natural resources. "By deploying YSoft SafeQ, organisations can contain the ever growing consumption of paper, enabling them to align document management strategies

Wed, Jun 04, 2014 15:20 EST Multi-featured Print Management Application Able to Manage Output, Track Usage and Recover Costs Ramsey, N.J. – June 4, 2014 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced the launch of Prism PrintPath™ for small- to medium-size businesses (SMBs) and organizations. Developed jointly with Prism Software, PrintPath enables SMB customers and K-12 schools to control the costs associated with printing and copying by regaining control

nationwide network of dealers and authorized resellers, as well as its direct sales channel. This relationship marks Konica Minolta as the first original equipment manufacturer to sell, support and service 3D printing products through the traditional printer and office equipment channel in the United States. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. is a leader in enterprise content management, technology optimization and cloud services with solutions that help organizations improve their speed to

Account) to SMB (Small and Medium-sized Business) in countries around the world. In addition, beyond supply of equipment, Konica Minolta has been offering a variety of solution services including proposals to optimize customer enterprises' print environment through OPS (Optimized Print Services). As a result of these business enhancement efforts, its main “bizhub-series” MFPs in the field have grown in numbers year after year and expectations are increasing for enhancement in a steadier supply

RAMSEY, NJ - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ), today announced that it has acquired Copytronics Information Systems (Copytronics) , a business solutions dealership headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., to further increase Konica Minolta's reach in Florida. Copytronics will continue to retain its current Florida locations in Jacksonville, Rockledge, Ocala, Daytona Beach and Winter Park, as well as its more than 85 sales, service and administrative staff. As a

Mark Mathews, the former president and CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., has been named president of Airwolf 3D, a two year-old, privately-held designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance 3D printers. Reporting directly to the early stage company's founder and chairman Erick Wolf, Mr. Mathews will run the business side of the company including sales and marketing, finance, and operations as well as raising investment capital to accelerate Airwolf 3D's rapid growth

The brand new series features bizhub PRESS C1070 and C1060 Monday, June 2nd, 2014 BY BEIJING CORRESPONDENT, LIM CHANG-HYUN ( CHANGFAN@KOREAITTIMES.COM ) SINGAPORE - It is time to re-think and redefine digital printing with Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia's launch of bizhub PRESS C1070 and C1060. The new series is a powerful and flexible colour digital printing system that complements offset business perfectly. Designed to meet demanding job requirements in short turnaround time, they are

specifically customized for each company environment." Mr. Mendicina added "On average, our clients achieve a savings of 30+% through our optimized post-deployment solutions." As a Managed Print and Document Services company, IQ Logic works with their clients to drop more profit to the bottom line through the implementation of Managed Print and Document Services as well as increased work flow productivity. "Large enterprise clients have fueled the growth and demand for Xerox products, as IQ Logic uncovers

solutions to help your business grow.Clients trust Konica Minolta to help them envision how they can achieve their goals and deliver innovative solutions to give shape to their ideas. For more information, visit www.countonkonicaminolta.com and follow @KonicaMinoltaUS on Facebook , Twitter and YouTube . The following files are available for download: SamErrigo, Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence Services, KonicaMinolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta Contacts: Karen Harris

West McDonald, VP of Business Development for Print Audit. “We’ve put together a list of the Top 100 companies most likely to succeed. We think they have what it takes to lead the next big shift.” There were 5 key indicators Print Audit used to identify the Top 100 . Are you 1 of the Top 100 ? Visit www.printaudit.com/top100 to find out. “Based on the 5 indicators, you’ll know whether you’re on our Top 100 list or not,“ said Rob Thiessen, VP of Sales for Print Audit. “Print Audit is currently

call 0845 710 3104 or visit: W: www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk F:KYOCERADocumentSolutionsUK T: KYOCERADUK G+: KYOCERADocumentSolutionsUK About the Ladies European Tour: The Ladies European Tour is a company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital, and its objectives are to promote world-wide interest in the game of golf, to maintain high standards in the promotion, development and conduct of ladies' professional golf activities, to provide opportunities in tournament play and

and follow @KonicaMinoltaUS on Facebook , Twitter and YouTube . The following files are available for download: SamErrigo, Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence Services, KonicaMinolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta Contacts: Karen Harris Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. +1 201-818-3231 kharris@kmbs.konicaminolta.us Alicia Libucha Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. +1 857.205.0919 alibucha@kmbs.konicaminolta.us Rachel Reed Konica Minolta Business

color prints, laser-sharp black and color text, and half the printing cost of color laser,” Epson said. Models WF-4630 ($299 suggested retail) and WF-4640 ($399), are both said to offer print-shop quality of high-resolution documents and graphics; ink cost savings of up to 50 percent over color laser; wireless and Wi-Fi Direct (for iPad, iPhones, tablets and smartphones) connectivity; print speeds of up to 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (color); versatile paper handling with 330-sheet capacity

-consuming and fundamentally slowed down the launch of new products. With our Objet Connex 3D Printer, we are now able to design our tools during the day, 3D print them overnight and test them the next morning with a range of end-product materials. The time and cost savings associated with this new tooling method are significant." The injection mold tools are 3D printed using Stratasys' Digital ABS material, which features distinct material properties ideal for low volume part production - high

iPrint eXtreme, as well as the iEngine 1000 and 1000L. Xerox inspires innovation in North America In the U.S., enhancements at the Gil Hatch Center for Customer Innovation in Webster, N.Y. have created a more personalized experience in a collaborative and innovative environment. At 100,000 square feet, the center is the largest permanent showcase of digital products and solutions for the graphic communications and enterprise printing markets in the world. Recently certified as a Print Media G

fellow professionals, discuss common challenges and share solutions. Attendees will also hear future strategy from Epicor executives and be able to schedule meetings with Epicor product experts like Altec. Matt Muldoon, European Sales Director for Altec, will be showcasing Advanced Print Management (APM) as an innovative tool for Epicor customers to go paperless in manufacturing, distribution, retail and service organizations. The first conference runs June 2nd and 3rd at the Marriot Kungholmen

of FORTUNE ® magazine. About Canon Business Process Services Canon Business Process Services, Inc. is a leading provider of managed services and technology that enable organizations to improve operational efficiency while reducing risk and cost. Experts apply quality management principles and tools such as Six Sigma® to advance performance to a higher level. The company offers services including BPO, imaging, records and information management, print, mail and eDiscovery, and is an IAOP Global

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jun 04, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Valerie Belli, Vice President of the company's Business Services Division, spoke at Transform Global 2014 , a revered printing industry conference developed by Photizo Group , held June 2-4, 2014, in Louisville, Kentucky. With more than 1,000 global attendees, Transform Conferences have spread across the globe, offering an

industries”, stated Jean Champagne, General Manager of Sagemcom Canada. The XMediusFAX Ricoh ESA Connector allows users to improve the efficiency of their document transmissions, while extending the faxing capabilities on the same device used for printing, scanning and copying. Sagemcom’s solution when implemented with Ricoh MFPs enables fax delivery directly to authenticated recipient inboxes allowing organizations to be regulatory compliant by securely sending sensitive information. More at www

I always strive to bring us ways to make additional sales. Just the other day I had a call from a cousin who needs "x" amount of systems in, well let's say a place that's not in "my territory". Better yet, he's more than a thousand miles away. After myCousin (Vinnie)and I exchanged the "how ya doins", we got down to talking about copiers. Speeds, feeds, cost per page, what program or app would like to scan to, are you using MS365, MS sharepoint, how about Docuware. When we finished, I was

Konica Minolta and Copystar (Kyocera) here. Sort of a 50-50 split between the 2 for new equipment, but we also sell reconditioned Konica as well which is starting to be 70% of our business.

I like it, will probably give this out to customers http://ricohclick2learn.com/

, using a single contract," said Kristin Macedo , Director of Sales at ICM. "Streamlining procurement processes represents considerable savings to government and schools, especially at a time when they are expected to do more with less," Mrs. Macedo added. In addition to being awarded this new contract by Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, ICM offers several other procurement vehicles to government and educational entities in the United States . The new Mohave Contract, however, is the first

that's what I'm hoping, the printer feeds envelopes very well and is very reliable. I hope that if Ricoh comes out with this, they have something similar to xante's software.

Hello BLavey - There are many variables that can affect the rate factor (brand, model, special lease terms, etc), but I can give you a rough idea of what you may be looking at. 36 Month, FMV: .02716 - .0284 48 Month, FMV: .0222 - .0228 60 Month, FMV: .0178 - .0184 If you are a Ricoh dealer, I know that US Bank had some special rates that may be go as low as .02666 for 36 months. I'm not sure if these rates are still active. Additionally, if you are a Konica dealer, US Bank very recently had

You yourself Art dropped this pearl of wisdom a few days ago "A few days ago, I was going through my "Who's viewed your profile" on Linkedin. I try to connect with all of my second level contacts" I was on a recent sales seminar and believe that the point of Linkedin is to get and communicate with as many second level contacts as possible. LinkedIn is definitely the new sales tool of the last few years. I have been quilty of not using it effectively but now I put at least 30 minutes per week

What brand does your cousin want? Monte Jensen 415-286-1127 On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Print4Pay Hotel wrote:

Originally Posted by Monte: What brand does your cousin want? Monte Jensen 415-286-1127 On Jun 4, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Print4Pay Hotel wrote: Monte: I've already figured something out, I was looking to hear from others as to that they would do, when they are faced with the same scenario. TY for wanting to help

Originally Posted by Iris: Hi Art, Even if you could convince him by offering a different model, some sort of guarantee or whatever, the question you should ask yourself is what happens if the problems return. Would you really want to have that standing between you and your cousin? Iris Exactly! The point is they are limited to only one dealer for one brand and the scenario isn't going to work. Thus, what is a sales person to do? I'm not going to try to convince him that all will be well with

Here is a good web link for sales people. 2nd level contacts are fair game and not spam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiLUmWFivJY 75% of B2B purchases are influenced by Social Media sites like LinkedIn. 57% of buying decisions are made before the sales person arrives. Do you have any LinkedIn success stories?

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