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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

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This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago

Third Week of September 2009

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Check Out These Great Copier Threads from Fifteen Years Ago This Week

Color MFP Trends, Tactics, etc

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' ColorQube turned the sales model on its head with three-tier coverage based usage costs. So far street pricing seems to reflect Xerox' stated savings, but the challenge will be justifying HW costs. Xerox barely changed consumable yields from WC 7300 to WC 7400, but the new LED-based models' mono and CLR toner have 18 and 11 percent lower MSRPs, respectively. * Toshiba and Kyocera improved consumable yields with their new color MFP generations. Brand new systems' yields are even higher. * Sharp's new
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Rick Taylor of Konica Minolta Receives “Executive of the Year” Award

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given it is one selected by the dealer community," said Taylor. "It acknowledges the confidence that the dealer community has in our leadership team. In addition, this award showcases the hard work of our employees who are providing the best support to ensure our authorized dealer partners and end users alike can count on Konica Minolta for all their printing and imaging needs." Prior to joining Konica Minolta in 2008, Taylor served as President and CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions, where
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Tidbits from Print '09

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of fact the first thing I heard walking into the show was a young lady from Kodak saying, "so instead of thinking of what is my cost per page, let's turn that to what is my profit per page." They also introduced via an interactive display their new Kodak Prosper production print inkjet unit. Oce' introduced their 6300 series of black and white unit that gives you 300 images per minute!!! Canon featured their new Advanced Color Units and attracted a pretty good crowd. Ricoh wasn't very easily
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Ricoh delivers next generation print to Unilever across Europe

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document bottlenecks. Ricoh Managed Print Transformation Services will reveal hidden costs and then optimise devices while focusing on reducing the environmental impact of energy and paper consumption. Ricoh and Unilever agreed a selection of multifunctional devices and printers which will be connected to Unilever’s network. The home office solution includes Ricoh’s energy efficient Gelsprinters with GelJet technology. These highly efficient printers not only conserve energy resources but also
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Atos Healthcare clinics streamline printing systems

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previous stand-alone, multi-vendor printers, faxes and copiers with Xerox multifunction printers (MFP) that can print, copy, scan and fax. Previously, each of the 12 MSCs purchased its own equipment, which not only created an inefficient multi-vendor printing infrastructure, but also made it more expensive. As a result Atos Healthcare approached Xerox to help rationalise its fleet of printing devices to help streamline business workflow and allow for a more centralised control structure. Lawrie
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Fuji Xerox deploys Salesforce to help staff and partner engagement

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Printer vendor, Fuji Xerox, has deployed a Salesforce CRM solution to assist its staff and partners with better customer engagement. The vendor had three previous, unsuccessful attempts at deploying a CRM solution including using Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Fuji Xerox SMB channel manager, Ken Kozak, said the Salesforce deployment took just 10 days with the assistance of integrator, Fujitsu. “We identified the need for a central repository for important information,” Kozak said. “So far we love the
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Re: Color MFP Trends, Tactics, etc

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You stated and asked: "* The last year brought Ricoh’s entrance into the color light production and mid-production space with the C900/C900s and the Pro C550EX/C700EX. Although the C900 looks like a solid first step into color production, there may be some growing pains (outside of IKON) due to dealers' lack of production experience/contacts and printers' existing brand loyalty/hesitations about buying a 1st generation system. Does anyone see these replacing or beating Xerox/Konica/Canon
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Re: Color MFP Trends, Tactics, etc

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Businesses and Workgroups with New Color MFPs Ramsey, N.J. - September 21, 2009 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today launched the next wave of color multifunctional printers (MFPs - print, copy, fax, scan all-in-one system) in the award-winning bizhub® product line. These new color systems, which include the bizhub C452, bizhub C360, bizhub C280, and bizhub C220
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Re: Color MFP Trends, Tactics, etc

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quote: Sharp went another direction with its A4 MFPs and positioned its Frontier line as a competitor against both A3 Copiers and A4 Printers – offers major HW discounts from A3 copiers. Not sure if you noticed, but the Frontier C311/C401's shipments were far higher in Q1 than in Q2. Not sure if this is due to initial "deliveries" to dealers in Q1, while Q2 was actually from sales and orders from dealers to restock inventories. Does anyone see these systems beating out A3 color MFPs or gaining
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Re: Rumor has it.....

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quote: e quote: Also all Non-Sales will be asked to take unpaid five-day furlough. I have heard that this is also true, but all of the will make Ricoh leaner and meaner, there are those that think Ricoh is on the downside, however thier equipment has never been better and they are hedging the future with hardware. Let's see when was the last time you saw some like Quanp from the likes of Sharp, Canon, Xerox or KonicaMinolta? Do any of these companies have anything closely related to Document
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HP to Focus on Services With New Print Division

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 5:00 PM PDT Hewlett-Packard on Monday formed a new print services division with a focus on managing print and imaging hardware and software in enterprises. The division, called Managed Enterprise Solutions, aims to unify disparate hardware such as copiers, printers and scanners in order to cut hardware and printing costs, said Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president of HP's imaging and printing group. The unit will also provide services and software that put scanned
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Ricoh fax board p#413220 type c3000

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Does anyone have one of theseCall Mark920-684-3671
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Digital Printing and The Pirates that Sell it!

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important, to keep assembly lines moving, keep their cost of manufacturing as low as possible by placing as much gear as possible or do they go with a more altruistic approach and maximize their profitability by increasing the wallet share of a particular client regardless of how little equipment is placed? So what came first the Printer or Managed Print Services Rep? And in every opportunity who should sacrifice their business objectives? What are the organizational goals as they are related to
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NOTABLE SOLUTION INC.’S AUTOSTORE PRODUCT PASSES RICOH DEVELOPER PROGRAM COMPATIBILIT

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Ricoh’s advanced Embedded Software Architecture (ESA) platform, NSi was able to update AutoStore 5 to support Ricoh’s latest MFPs by tapping into Ricoh’s open architecture. Almost all of Ricoh’s MFP and printer lines manufactured after the fall of 2004 have the potential to run ESA. Legacy and new customers have the capability of utilizing this by adding Ricoh developed and third-party developer solutions. “We are happy that AutoStore 5 has passed Ricoh’s rigorous compatibility testing,” said Mike
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AlphaGraphics Western Center of Fort Worth, Texas Installs a RICOH Pro C900 Digital C

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around digital printing and the RICOH Pro C900 gives us the ability to offer more robust graphic design and customized collateral via variable data technology.” An Editor’s Choice award winner in the 2009 High Volume Printer & Digital Duplicator’s Guide from Better Buys for Business, the RICOH Pro C900 is engineered to meet the demanding needs of the production print environment and represents an advancement in efficiency and productivity. It combines consistent 1200 dpi output with 90 pages-per
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IKON Introduces New Reseller Relationship with Omtool, Ltd.

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documents in full compliance with a range of regulatory requirements. Based in Andover, Mass., with offices in the United Kingdom, Omtool can be contacted at 1-800-886-7845 or http://www.omtool.com . About IKON IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (http://www.ikon.com), a Ricoh company, is a leading provider of innovative document management systems and services, enabling customers to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates copiers, printers and MFP technologies, and document
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Re: Another Ricoh Dealer Takes on Konica Minolta

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KenMark Office Systems Joins Elite Konica Minolta Dealer Channel Massachusetts-based Company to Offer Award-Winning Lines of Konica Minolta MFPs, Production Print Systems, Printers, and Software Solutions Ramsey, N.J. and Mashpee, Mass. - September 15, 2009 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that KenMark Office Systems (KenMark) of Mashpee
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Re: GR firm wins Muskegon school district's copier bid

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quote: Not only did Office Machines Company (a SHARP Dealer) lose out to IKON, the following Ricoh Family Group Dealers lost out to IKON: Lanier = Advanced Imaging Solutions Ricoh = Applied Imaging Savin = Adams Remco This trend will continue, wherein more and more IKON wins are realized at the expense of the Independent Dealers. I understand that these dealers are part of the RFG, but they are also dual line dealers. Advanced Imaging recently taking on Canon and Adams Remco using Toshiba
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Savin Dealer LOW price

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ok, this was emailed to me from someone who reads the blog. Enjoy! I read your blog time to time and wanted to let you know about a bid opening that I just went to in Middletown CT. The low bider, XYZ Office came in at $6,553.00 for two Savin 9050's and copies at .004 cpc locked in for 5 years. They were low bidder by about $1,500.00 over just about everone else. The CPC does not suprise me but how can they be making any money selling a 50ppm box at $3,276.00 per box? The high bider was Xerox
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Xerox DocuShare Helps Schools Reduce Spending, Enable Virtual Learning

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. Massachusetts-based Chelmsford Public Schools saves up to $150,000 on textbooks and printing using DocuShare's Web-based folders to host homework assignments online. DocuShare also acts as a virtual discussion board that allows students to collaborate on projects, receive teacher feedback, submit homework assignments, and enables parents to log in and communicate with faculty and staff. "Xerox helped us uncover significant savings by gaining control of more than 150,000 printouts per day," said Bruce
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Ringdale Introduces FollowMe(R) Embedded for Lexmark Printers and Multifunction Produ

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, faxing and scanning on Lexmark printers and multifunction products (MFPs). Ringdale's FollowMe, an all-in-one solution composed of FollowMe Printing (pull printing), print roaming and accountability, enables organizations to control access to documents and effectively manage and report user activity. Through its superior business intelligence engine which offers policy and rules-based printing functionality, FollowMe contributes to organizations' efforts to "save more and print less" by
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MPS Results Announces Mastermind Program to Help Dealers Drive Managed Print Success

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MPS Results (http://www.mpsresults.com) announced the October 1 launch of the MPS Results Mastermind Program. This program provides continual sales management, marketing and operations support to dealers implementing a managed print model. “In addition to our successful sales mentoring program, many clients were asking us to provide some ongoing management support,” commented Jim Salzer. “The mastermind program is a practical way for dealer management to implement best practices for maximizing
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GR firm wins Muskegon school district's copier bid

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GR firm wins Muskegon school district's copier bid By The Muskegon Chronicle August 19, 2009, 4:04AM MUSKEGON -- A Grand Rapids firm has won a bid to sell $191,000 in new digital copiers to Muskegon Public Schools. IKON Office Solutions submitted the low bid of $190,950 for 45 copiers, that also scan and fax documents directly from computers. The bid came "well under budget," said Gary Privasky, executive director of administrative services and finance for Muskegon Public Schools. The
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"This Week in Canon" TWIC Notes! 9/20/09

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Gathered from Print4Pay Hotel Members from around the world and a few moles in very good places! - BIG NEWS! Canon announced it will allow Hewlett Packard to sell most of its copier product line with Canon name. Details: - Expansion of 25 year relationship between Canon and Hewlett Packard - This is a one-way agreement, as Canon will NOT have access to HP devices - HP will sell Canon branded b/w & color copiers from segment 2 up through segment 6 - Initially, HP will market the Canon brand, but
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Savin CLP240dn

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We have a customer who previously used a Ricoh Aficio CL7300 and loved it. We sold them a Savin CLP240dn and they have been complaining a little about the colors not seeming rich enough, some haloing around words and other quality issues. We have tried tweaking all of the drivers and have remedied some issues, only to make others worse. In researching the issue, I've found that the CL7300 has a dpi of 1200 x 1200, while the Savin CLP240dn is up to 9600 x 600 interpolated RPCS only. Can anyone
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Managed Print Services Association Elects Officers and Board of Directors

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, Photizo Group

 Infrastructure / Software: · Norm McConkey, PrintFleet · Matt McLeish, Parts Now

 Independent Dealers: · Brian Stevenson, LaserNetworks
 · Joe Barganier, MT Business Technologies, Inc.

 Manufacturers: · Ken Stewart, Sharp · Eddie Castillo, Samsung


 Executive Staff: · President: Jim Fitzpatrick, Oki Data Americas, Inc. · Vice President: Justin West, Nationwide Insurance
 · Financial Officer: Doug Johnson, Red Sage Consulting
 · Secretary: Greg Walters, Death of the Copier “The
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Canon U.S.A. Launches New Managed Document Services Initiative

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service alerts for pre-emptive support and consumables fulfillment, e-Billing functionality and integration with leading third-party Dealer ERP systems, such as OMD and e-automate - uniFLOW Output Manager is an intelligent and highly scalable print management software suite with modules for Universal Secure Printing, Rules-Based Routing, Authentication, Desktop Accounting and Print Center Management - Canon U.S.A. Professional Services brings the expertise to design and implement managed
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Canon U.S.A. Now Provider of SAP-Approved Digital Imaging Equipment

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LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Further extending its support for business-critical software applications, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital document imaging and advanced office solutions, today announced that Canon Inc. has joined the SAP® Printer Vendor program as a gold-level member. Through its participation in this global program, Canon plans to develop device types for new printing systems to enable customers to print documents from within their SAP applications. “We are pleased to be
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Inside Innovation at Xerox: Scientists Create Computer Language to Interpret More tha

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colour in specific areas of an image has far-reaching implications for today's office worker, graphic artist, printer or photographer. To demonstrate the capabilities of its new Natural Language Colour technology, Xerox opened an interactive demonstration in an online test lab called Open Xerox. In the demo, users can change colour in specific areas of a photograph without needing to use complex editing software. While scientists at Xerox continue the research, a version of the technology now is
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Re: Color MFP Trends, Tactics, etc

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quote: The Aficio Pro C550EX and Pro C700EX seem more like short term solutions, since they are basically the C6000/c7500 with an added standard LCT and Fiery server. However, they still add two more color light production systems to Ricoh's lineup. Does anyone see these replacing or beating Xerox/Konica/Canon systems? I have one of these in the P4P market, after 4 months all seems well and customer is satisfied with media offereing and quality. The one thing that has changed for this unit
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Re: Oce' and their product mix

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I'm seeing the same thing regarding Oce's use of Konica Minolta systems. Each of the new VarioLink models are relabeled KM machines and Oce already has relabeled versions of Konica's forthcoming bizhub C360 series listed on the energystar database. Oce hasn't launched a Sharp-made MFP since 2007 and has not added a Toshiba-made MFP since 2006 (last CLR model in 2005). I'm not sure Konica is planning to acquire Oce though. They are STILL sorting out the Konica and Minolta merger and seem to be
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Re: Rumor has it.....

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Rumor verified w/email from HQ. Also all Non-Sales will be asked to take unpaid five-day furlough. Not verified but heard reliably is RIF of 25% Production Print Sales Reps and 500 Gen'l Line Salesforce. This probably just make the IKON/Ricoh marriage easier although it also feed the ranks of Canon and dealers if they are looking at quality rather than quantity to shore-up their ranks.
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New Sharp USA Website

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-to-date with all of the latest press releases, tradeshow/event information and full press kits. The updated “Business” section features easy access to information on Sharp MFPs, printers, and home office products. The site also features a "Government and Commercial Markets" section that outlines the key benefits of Sharp's products for each of these environments. Other new additions that make product shopping/researching more convenient and accessible include: · Product "compare" function
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Hamilton County, OH Copier Bid!

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Bid Number 19JW264-1-01 Title Copier Lease Quantity 36 month Contract Duration 3 years Bid Comments Copier Lease for the Law Library at the Hamilton County Courthouse Description Two photocopiers with integrated fax and scanning and emailing capability, must include ability to take vending card and cash, have bypass keys and vending cards for staff use, must be able to add value to the vending card, color copying not required, must include good maintenance schedule/response times and supplies
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Managed Print Service "Final Poll Results"

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Managed Print Service "Final Poll Results" I had to end these polls today in order to start some new polls! Poll #1: Xerox "unveils breakthrough color technology" #1 Wow, this will turn the color market up side down! 197 34% #2 A lot of hype about nothing, not a big deal! 268 47% #3 I'm gonna have to see how this pans out! 110 19% Total of 575 votes!! Poll #2: Is your company going to offer Managed .... go here for rest of blog
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Canon & HP "Two MFP GIANTS for an Alliance"

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Monday, September 14, 2009 Canon & HP "Two MFP GIANTS for an Alliance" One of the Print4Pay Hotels predictions for 2009 came full circle today. In a press release dated today, Canon announced that that HP will now resell Canon branded MPF's! The terms of the deal were not disclosed however it was noted that HP will sell the Canon brand now and in the future the model and name will shift to HP. Many questions will need to be answered such as: go here for rest of blog!
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Oce' and their product mix

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At a recent local business expo I ran into a rep who used to work for me at Oce' and he was telling me that other than the Oce' manufactured products that they will only be relabeling Konica Minolta product. Seems they are dropping both Toshiba and Sharp. Anyone else out they hear anything similar and is this a lead in to the two companys merging?
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Xerox Launches iGen 220 Perfecting Press

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Xerox has today announced the launch of the iGen4 220 Perfecting Press, which it claims will be the world's most productive cut-sheet digital colour press. The iGen4 220, which features two iGen4 110 presses running in tandem, can print 220 impressions per minute, enabling a monthly print volume of up to 7m impressions. Xerox said the iGen4 220 will help printers to save time and labour, while maximising their finishing equipment, because one finishing device can be used to support both engines
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Océ Repro Desk Studio Software Simplifies Wide Format Printing for End Users

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suitable printers, for example by document format, use of color or size of the print job. Simple and transparent for end users Use of Océ Repro Desk Studio software by end users is simple and transparent. Jobs can be created from multiple documents using the free Océ Client Tools™ print submission software. Individual documents can then be previewed before printing with true WYSIWYP functionality – What You See Is What You Print – that shows exactly how they will print on the selected printer
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GBC "Ebinder 200" Spec Review

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, no pricing yet Details from the recent Sharp Align 09 national sales meeting for its dealers: - Was at the Gaylord Resort in Washington, DC - Plans on launching a managed print services program based on partnerships with LMI, PrintAudit and Compass in October - Has more than 400 authorized dealers in the US click the link for rest of Blog GBC "Ebinder 200" Spec Review
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Need help from the Ricoh P4P'ers!

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Here's the email, I received, they want a color unit to produce almost 100% on these types of stocks, &^%$ I know they can't afford a C900 and we don't sell em (I think), any ideas from what we have??? email to me: We are getting much closer and should be at the point of purchase in the next 3 months. Quick question, we are between four papers right now, and I want to make sure the printer can handle them without jamming: Kromekote C2S 12pt Kromekote C2S 1High Gloss 10pt Via Smooth 100
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Canon launches imageRunner Advance range to capitalise on PoD growth

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Canon has responded to a low-volume print-on-demand (PoD) market that is "evolving rapidly" with the launch of its new series of imageRunner Advance presses. The new platform, which was showcased at Canon's Barcelona event on 16 September, spans a 30ppm office model in the C5000 series, up to a 70ppm device in the imageRunner Advance Pro range. Canon is pitching the new machines at customers with lower-volume requirements than its imagePress models – ranging from SME clients up to larger
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eCopy Brings Business Application Connectivity to Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series

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09/22/09 -- eCopy, Inc. today supported the introduction of Canon's imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction system with software products that enable organizations to extend document scanning to business applications and improve user productivity in business processes that mix paper and electronic documents. The eCopy solutions help customers create more effective workflows and improve returns on investment for Canon devices. eCopy ShareScan® software enables imageRUNNER ADVANCE customers to extend
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It's Official "Ron Potesky"

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of PANTONE to help communicate color anytime, anyplace for anyone. PANTONE is a world-class brand and I’m very excited to be a part of this talented team.” Potesky previously served as senior vice president of marketing at Ricoh Americas Corporation, having joined the company in 1999. In this role, Potesky was responsible for brand and channel strategies which were central to Ricoh’s growth over the last decade. Prior to joining Ricoh, Potesky spent seven years at Canon USA, Inc. as director of
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Fuji Xerox’s 700 Digital Color Press hits 200 installations

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positive market momentum to the product’s image quality, versatility, reliability, modular approach and affordable price. Fuji Xerox believes the 700 Digital Color Press has proven to be a springboard for printers entering the digital printing market for the first time, representing more than 20% of orders. Fuji Xerox says the 700 Digital Color Press will have new features and finishing options launching in November.
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Re: GR firm wins Muskegon school district's copier bid

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Not only did Office Machines Company (a SHARP Dealer) lose out to IKON, the following Ricoh Family Group Dealers lost out to IKON: Lanier = Advanced Imaging Solutions Ricoh = Applied Imaging Savin = Adams Remco This trend will continue, wherein more and more IKON wins are realized at the expense of the Independent Dealers.
 
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

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This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago

Third Week of September 2014

Kodak-Alaris_See-the-Diffreence-500x100Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago)

Copier Reps: Start using the ‘F-word’

The ‘F-word’ gets a bad rap. Reps avoid using it at all costs when talking with prospects. Truth is, millions of businesses use the ‘F-word’ every day. According to RingCentral, a cloud based phone systems provider, there are currently more than 17 million fax machines in use in the United States. If that’s the case, why do reps always ignore the fax machine? As George Bluth, Sr. [probably] said, “there’s always money in the fax machine.”......more here

Check Out These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week

Toshiba to take on Sharp Production System

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It seems Toshiba is going to move away from the Ricoh Production and re-label the Sharp mono Production System, anyone else hear this or can confirm this?
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Konica Minolta Approves Relyco Premium Paper Media Products for Use on New bizhub PRESS C1100/1085 Color Digital Presses

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bizhub PRESS digital presses,” said Kevin Kern, senior vice president, marketing, production print for Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “We put the paper products through a battery of tests to ensure reliability and consistent image quality, so our customers know that we’re providing paper products that perform up to our high standards.” Relyco Digital Substrate Solutions REIMAGE carbonless laser paper – quickly create multi-part forms on demand in any laser printer or digital
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Afinia, Canon USA, Formax, Neopost, Printware, RTI Digital and Xante to Showcase Digital Printing Solutions Powered by Memjet at Graph Expo 2014

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SOURCE: Memjet September 17, 2014 13:46 ET Afinia, Canon USA, Formax, Neopost, Printware, RTI Digital and Xante to Showcase Digital Printing Solutions Powered by Memjet at Graph Expo 2014 Print OEMs to Demonstrate New Applications That Drive Productivity, Create Revenue, and Provide Faster Return-on-Investment CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Sep 17, 2014) - Graph Expo 2014 -- Memjet, the global leader in digital color printing technologies, today announced it will join OEM partners Afinia, Canon
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IDC MarketScape Names Ricoh a Leader in Managed Print and Document Services for Fourth Time

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MALVERN, PA– Ricoh has again earned a leadership position in worldwide Managed Print and Document Services, according to the new “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Print and Document Services 2014 Hardcopy Vendor Assessment — Focus on Managed Workflow Services.”[i]Key factors that contributed to Ricoh’s positioning include an extensive product portfolio, highly skilled professionals, and industry-specific solutions. In addition, the report highlights Ricoh’s unique combination of proprietary
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Westerville’s Results Engineering bought by Konica Minolta group

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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. announced last week it has acquired Results Engineering of Westerville. Results Engineering will become a part of Konica Minolta’s enterprise content-management business practice and will market under the Konica Minolta brand. The primary office location in Westerville will continue to support central U.S. markets, and it will be home to the company’s management and administrative staff. http://www.dispatch.com/conten...a-minolta-group.html
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New Ricoh MP 4054/5054/6054 SP Sneak Peak!

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I really wasn't planning on writing this blog tonight, however, sometimes you just need to do what you have to do. Ricoh Americasseemsto beon theverge of launching the new monochrome (black) MP 2554/3054/3554/4054/5054/6054 series. I'm betting dollars to doughnuts that Ricoh is using the same print engine for all of these models. I would also tend to think that the higher end 5054/6054 will have a few additional features, they may even include the 4054 in the mix. Scratch that, the 4054/5054
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29th Annual Cannata Awards and Charity Dinner

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, won for Printer Manufacturer of the Year . Ed Carrol who is COO of TGI Office Automation gave a few jabs to Larry White (VP, Sales, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc about the four positions that were listed on his LinkedIn profile that were all the same. Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc . won for Best in Class Manufacturer of the Year. MFP Manufacturer of the Year went to Ricoh Americas Corporation . I was hoping to hear a few good lines from Carl Fernyak (CEO MT Business
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RICOH AND EFI AWARDED THE IDEALLIANCE DIGITAL PRESS SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

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flexibility, high productivity and cost-effectiveness in a compact footprint. In addition, the devices feature a new toner formulation that increases the printable color gamut by 10 percent compared to Ricoh's other color production printers and have a lower fusing temperature, which allows for faster warm-up times and lower energy consumption. The two EFI Fiery digital front ends that drive RICOH Pro C5100s/C5110s deliver consistent and accurate color, and offer workflow optimization features to users in
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Growing Revenue in the Less Print Era

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Automation, Simplification Center Stage for Xerox at Graph Expo

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With automation top-of-mind for print service providers, Xerox is dedicating its booth at Graph Expo to show how simplifying operations can lead to profitable growth. Xerox’s Graph Expo booth theme, “Let’s Automate and Simplify,” comes alive with the latest release of FreeFlow Core and other workflow solutions that eliminate costly touch points from the print process, while meeting or exceeding quality and production targets.FreeFlow Core 4.0 easily and quickly constructs workflows that
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RICOH UNVEILS MIS AND ARCHIVING ENHANCEMENTS TO AWARD-WINNING CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTION SUITE

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management. This intuitive integration enables the Ricoh software to provide job status updates related to specific workflow steps, time duration and pages printed to Avanti. By melding these systems, customers can use Avanti to manage the business-level processes, such as inventory management, cost accounting and advanced scheduling, and they can leverage the power of ProcessDirector to manage the production of their critical communications output. “Print service providers, in-plants and others are
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Canon to Exhibit Document Scanners at 2014 OnBase Training & Technology Conference

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ORLANDO, Fla., Sep 16, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will be anexhibitor at the OnBase Training Technology Conference presented byHyland Software, an enterprise content management software vendor,taking place September 14– 18, 2014, in Orlando, Florida. Canon willshowcase its imageFORMULA document scanners to demonstrate the value that products with robust speed, outstanding output and flexibility can offer to small and large organizations
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Reps: Start using the ‘F-word’

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systems. If they’ve modernized their phone system, chances are, they’ve done something with their faxing, too. They receive faxes directly to their email and don’t print Organization with multiple locations. Larger companies’ analog fax line spend is multiplied based on the number of locations, and fax lines aren’t cheap. So, what does all this mean for you, an office equipment sales representative? It allows you to sell value, not just on price. Sending a fax using a third party faxing company
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EDWARDS BROTHERS MALLOY ACQUIRES SECOND RICOH INFOPRINT 5000 INKJET PRESS

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Ann Arbor, MI (September 18, 2014) —Edwards Brothers Malloy announced that it has acquired another Ricoh continuous form inkjet press. The InfoPrint 5000 MP monochrome press is being installed this month and will be operational in October in the company’s Lillington, North Carolina digital print center. It will be used for both print-on-demand as well as short runs up to 1,500 copies. “Our experience with our first Ricoh InfoPrint press in our Ann Arbor plant has been very good— we wanted to
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Domtar makes key updates to its Xerox® Paper and Specialty Media Line

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in a wide variety of print devices, Domtar has eliminated the need to choose paper by print device. Domtar, also known for its leadership in sustainability practices and strong commitment to domestic production, made the decision to add the rigorous Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC ® ) certification to nearly all of its office papers and digital printing paper products. Many of the certified products will bear the well-known World Wildlife Fund panda logo, and the entire office papers line
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RICOH UNVEILS NEW, AWARD-WINNING BATCHING SOLUTION AT GRAPH EXPO

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this new video, http://youtu.be/BS5nSf2P_6Q, and visit this website: www.ricoh-usa.com/batchbuilder . | About Ricoh | Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,236 billion yen (approx. 21.7 billion USD). The majority of the
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Why Do Copier Reps Want to Push Document Management to My Company?

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to check with them before they buy any printers or copiers to ensure compatibility. This is a big help for long term client retention. 2. The rep will make more money - For example, in our Seattle copier business , reps may make a few hundred bucks when they sell a $4000 copier. They may make $1500 on a decent document management deployment. Bigger commissions = more motivation. 3. It really does help your business. This is important. Reps like to feel like they are offering something that helps
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Re: IDC MarketScape Names Ricoh a Leader in Managed Print and Document Services for Fourth Time

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Propaganda from Ricoh - their press department is on the job. HP and Xerox both come in higher, 5 years in a row. http://www.gartner.com/technol...;ct=131023st=sg
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Color-Logic Enables Variable Data Printing on Foil Substrates

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and much more. Color-Logic ™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results. Color-Logic decorative effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use
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Epson Now Shipping Next-Generation SureColor T-Series Large-Format Color Printers

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maps, the T-Series printers are cost-effective, scalable machines that really can do it all. We look forward to feedback from our customers and discovering even more unique applications and use cases." More about the SureColor T-Series The SureColor T-Series is comprised of five printer models, offering varying performance and feature sets to accommodate a range of printing needs, all while retaining a minimal footprint to fit virtually anywhere: Product Max Width Mode Square Feet per Hour Print
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EFI Redefines Tile Printing with Cretaprint

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system, new EFI ceramic ink sets, automatic printhead cleaning technology, more compact design and a new vacuum system are among the innovations on display at Tecnargilla. EFI is also demonstrating a new release of the EFI Fiery® proServer giving the industry the first complete color management system for ceramic tile printing. EFI’s new Cretaprint ™ systems will be on display at Tecnargilla in Pavilion C1, Booth 081. EFI is also showing samples of tiles printed using its EFI Wide Format H1625 LED
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Re: Samsung m4580fx, it can do what?

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I have sold Canon, Sharp, Konica, Kyocera. If samsung is just now talking about a mobile app, they are way behind. Which they have been for sometime. Kyocera has the best mobile app hands down. It even works with off brand devices on the network. HP printers.....manage print services. See where I am going with this?
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Well Qualififed P4P Hotel Member Seeking Employment

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Check out Larry's resume attached.  Please help him out if you can, or if you know someone that is looking please send them to Larry.   Art
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ESP/Surge Hits Home Run with New Remote Portal for Real Time Power Events

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themselves. Thus, we can be smarter than the average bear!! Need more info? Go here and download the brochure or better yet call ESP at 800.645.9721 and tell em Print4Pay Hotel sent you! -=Good Selling=-
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MP C2003SP Slow Print

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One of my accounts is complaining that the time it take the printer to process any print files is much longer than the MP C2551 we replaced. The volume did not warranty replacing with the MP C2553, plus the customer needed to save a few bucks. Is anyone else having an issue with this system?
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the system’s HDD for easy, fast and free paperless faxing. Set up the machine fax behaviour by the time of the day with the fax timer settings where you can choose how the machine should handle a received fax, such as forwarding to email, printing or storing on the HDD. Save on phone line rentals and fax boards with the Fax Connection Unit which allows you to have one machine as the main fax machine while other compatible Ricoh machines can send the fax to the main machine via the network
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Re: Samsung m4580fx, it can do what?

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I can see these being very cool for libraries, information kiosks and other public areas. It's basically a fully functional web-connected tablet with print/scan/fax capabilities. That's where I'm excited to sell these. But in a corporate environment? Not so sure... #1 I would like to read a whitepaper on the security risks of such an open platform... Are you the apps limited, or could I install a Facebook app and print off all of my friends photos? And #,2 I wonder if the heavy customization
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Re: MP C2003SP Slow Print

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We're using the Ricoh PCL6, no infrastructure updates that I know of. Customer is complaining about print processing time from all applications.All we did was replace the 2551 with the 2003. Processors in bothRicoh devicesare equal in specs.
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Sharp MX 4101 color alignment issue

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I have a Sharp 4101 that prints just fine on 8.5X11 but when the customer prints 11X17 the color alignment is off and it gets worse the closer it gets to the trailing edge. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Mobile Print Problem

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We have a customer with a Savin MPC305. This medical office wants to print from an android tablet. I have downloaded the Smart Device Print app on the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro SMP-900 and they can print from web pages. However, when they try to print patient data from their secure site (https). The app just hangs and you have to restart the tablet. The hotline first told me that SSL was not supported and that they could escalate to "solutions" to see if they could rework the app. "Solutions
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Unlock Sales Success: Build Connections That Matter.

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"We live in a world where many of us have a lot of friends on Facebook but yet we have lost human connection."
Robin Sharma

A question for all of you as we kick off our time together... Would you like to build meaningful connections with your clients?

Playing off Robin Sharma's quote, I believe there's an illusion of proximity and connection, associal media has created a false sense of closeness.

One may feel they know their friends' (salespeople, this be your clients) lives intimately through posts and photos, yet this knowledge is often superficial and lacks the context that deepens real-world relationships.

I get it, social platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn facilitate connections, they often do not foster the deep, supportive relationships that characterize true relationships.

The challenge lies in balancing online interactions with efforts to cultivate genuine connections in real life, emphasizing quality over quantity in our social networks.

My friends, all of this can be applied directly into the sales world and that's what we're going to do in our time together. Are you ready?

While digital helps to facilitate relationships, what drives relational growth is true heart to heart conversation and connection.

Connections and relationships matter way beyond what we traditionally believe. As humans, we seek to connect to find meaning. We crave a sense of belonging.

A healthy meaningful relationship takes passion, purpose, and patience. This does not happen overnight, in a week, or in a month.

Check this out... there are two things that separate us from generations of the past:

  • We’re more distracted than ever before
  • We’re more committed to personal growth and enlightenment. In fact, the $11-billion industry is expected to grow another $3-5 billion in the next four years, according to the 2019 “US Market for Self-Improvement Products and Services” report.

According to the Pew Research Center, 83% US adults between the ages of 18-49 are active on at least one social media platform.

Unfortunately, many can’t, won’t or struggle to be without their phones for more than an hour.

This means we have more barriers to gain mastery over when it comes to building meaningful connections with real human beings.

Is the technology of today becoming a distractor in building meaningful, healthy and abundant client connections?

“I remind myself that I’m always more satisfied by human interaction than by a digital connection.”
Maulik Pancholy

Let's translate and apply this quote to all of you in sales... Regular client interaction helps hone your verbal and non-verbal communication skills, making you more effective with your client retention, growth and the experience provided.

If you REALLY care about your clients, and your future clients, then what are you doing to truly build meaningful connections?

I will let you stew on that one. Are you ready to continue our journey together?

TRUST, THE FOUNDATION OF MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS.

Trust is the essential thread that weaves together the fabric of meaningful connections.

What this requires is an ongoing effort by you and your clients to nurture and maintain the relationship.

You build trust by:

  • Fostering open, honest and transparent communication.
  • Being consistent and congruent with how you carry yourself.
  • Being empathetic as you demonstrate that you truly care.
  • Respecting their boundaries.

Maintaining meaningful connections has become challenging for one simple reason, technology provides an abundance of distractions that prohibit many to openly listen to and engage with those around them.

Technology also fosters laziness. I will let you all think about that one.

I ask you... What are you doing to remove the distractions preventing you from connecting with your clients?

Let's set aside dictionary definitions of connection. A true connection, especially in a relational context is a deep almost natural bond that exist between two people.

This type of connection can be characterized by a sense of trust, respect and loyalty.

I enjoy asking sales leadership and those in sales the following - Do your client relationships mean something to you? A resounding majority unequivocally say YES, then my follow up question is - How many of those relationships are built on trust, respect and loyalty?

Are y'all starting to comprehend where I'm going with this?

“Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them.”
Roy T. Bennett

I believe that the essence of trust lies in being consistent. This means keeping your promises and being reliable with your interactions.

You must prioritize consistency. You must create an environment where trust can flourish.

This will soon start to lead to deeper, more meaningful client connections. Embrace this one principle, and watch your relationships flourish.

Trust becomes the glue that binds relationships together. Without trust, it's nearly impossible for any relationship to last. And yes, this applies to your client relationships.

Here's the deal, if trust is something internal, personal and important to you, then you must trust yourself. Question becomes, what are you doing about it?

A trusted meaningful connection is a two-way street.

Here are some reflective questions to answer:

  • Am I connecting in meaningful ways with my clients? Describe how.
  • Am I truly listening to my clients' perspective and viewpoint?
  • Am I present in our conversations?
  • Am I creating the environment to have my clients share vulnerable moments?

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS CREATE THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY SALES FUNNELS

One of my favorite sayings inside, Selling from the Heart,

If you want to have an ever-flowing sales funnel you must build an ever-flowing relationship funnel.

Apply my quote and this quote courtesy of Mark Cuban,

"Business happens over years and years. Value is measured in the total upside of a business relationship, not by how much you squeezed out in any one deal."

Are you smelling what I'm cooking?

According to Gallup, an analytics and advisory company, competing on price is a losing (and unnecessary) strategy to earn business. Instead, building business relationships is the X-factor for winning more business.

If you desire meaningful client relationships, crave relationships and this means something to you, then you must be direct and intentional about it.

Relational business matters. Building this become one of your most precious assets.

Meaningful client relationships create loyalty. Relationships create partnerships. Relationships create referrals. Relationships create sales sustainability.

Please hear me out on this one... Just because people buy something from you and then you occasionally "check-in" with them, does not constitute a relationship.

Think about this one... The relationship that you believe you have with your clients, does it align with what your clients believe?

Transactional conversations lead to transactional relationships, which will always be replaced by a better transactional conversation.

Healthy relationships and a meaningful connections with your clients develop based on:

  • Mutual respect
  • Trust
  • Honesty
  • Mutual support - I got your back.
  • Fairness
  • Admiration
  • Good communication
Relationships take time, effort, patience, respect, giving and caring.

What concerns me is that the concept around what constitutes a client business relationship has become lost inside the sales world.

As I see it, there's insignificant depth and genuine meaning. The walk simple doesn't match the talk. No congruency.

What many in sales think is a relationship, may not be what it really is.

I believe that before any of you throw out the phrases, "We have great client relationships" or "We love our clients" on the business table or out into the community, then you should give some serious thought as to what constitutes a relationship and how consistent you will execute on it.

“So, get to know your customers. Humanize them. Humanize yourself. It’s worth it.”
Kristin Smaby

HEART DRIVES MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

Meaningful connections are built on emotional resonance, where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Applying this to you and your client relationships means that both parties emotions significantly impact each other, leading to a shared emotional experience.

As Brené Brown articulates, "Connection is the energy that exists between people when they can give and receive without judgment. This emotional exchange creates a foundation of trust and understanding."

I encourage you to turn to your heart.

In sales, heart tends to get ignored. “Heart-based” sounds "touchy-feely". Heart-based sounds weak and not cool.

I believe a servant, caring, and compassionate professional lives and leads with their heart.

They are difference makers. This shows and is exhibited in how they care for their clients.

By living and leading with their heart, they create meaningful, unbreakable sales bonds which last a lifetime.

Heartfelt professionals are leaders. They build relationships, cast vision, inspire, influence and motivate people to act.

Open the cage and let your heart roam free with your client relationships.

HEART MATTERS, HEART DRIVES CONNECTION, HEART DRIVES SALES

The heart is a place where one develops and gains strength. Those that embrace their heart will grow in purpose, profit and impact.

Those that embrace heart will strengthen their client relationships with many stakeholders, producing long-lasting results.

All this leads to is more productive conversations, more collaboration, and more innovation that addresses your clients' real needs.

I'm here to inform all of you that your clients crave a genuine, authentic, real-deal, and Selling from the Heart professional.

I encourage all of you to lead a sales life full of authenticity and integrity rather than the pursuit of lining your sales wallet.

Actions speak louder than words when serving with the heart.

What this means is you must demonstrate a level of deep commitment and authenticity through your behaviors rather than merely expressing intentions.

It’s not just what you say but what you do that truly matters. Your actions must truly reflect the heart behind your service.

I will leave all you with a few things to think about...

  • Are you nurturing your client communities?
  • Are you connecting with meaning and at a heart level with your clients?

Building meaningful connections with your clients becomes one key component to driving incremental revenue, profits and sales sustainability.

Simon Hares the founder and lead trainer at SerialTrainer7 Ltd , a training and development consultancy. He specializes in sales training, leadership development, and coaching. With a background in sales and management, Simon provides tailored training solutions to help businesses improve their sales performance and develop their leadership capabilities. He is known for his engaging training style and practical approach to skill development.

SHOW SUMMARY

In this insightful episode, we are are joined by Simon Hares, founder of SerialTrainer7, to explore how the principles of hospitality can significantly enhance the sales experience. Simon shares how applying core hospitality values, like care and attentiveness, can lead to exceptional client experiences and improved sales performance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Intersection of Sales and Hospitality: Learn how principles from the hospitality industry, such as ultimate care and attentiveness, can be applied to sales to create better client experiences.

Client Anticipation and Trepidation: Understand the psychological stages clients go through during the sales process and how to address their needs and concerns effectively.

Sales Inspections: Explore the importance of allowing clients to "inspect" your offerings and how to confidently handle their queries and objections.

Hospitality's Five Pillars: Delve into the five pillars of hospitality—anticipation, trepidation, inspection, fulfillment, and evaluation—and their relevance to the sales process.

QUOTES

“The role of a salesperson is to give the client exactly what they want and more of what they didn’t realize they needed.”

“When you shine the light on others, watch what starts to happen.”

“Hospitality shares a word with hospital and hospital is defined as ultimate care.”

“Clients want to do the same fact-finding with us that we do with them.”

FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION

Learn more about Simon Hares:

LinkedIn: / simonhares

Learn more about Darrell and Larry:

Darrell's LinkedIn: / darrellamy

Larry's LinkedIn: / larrylevine1992

Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/

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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

Third Week of September 2019

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It was an interesting day today, to say the least. I find myself in the last three selling days of both the month and the quarter. Looking at opportunities that could close in the next 72 hours, I’m down to about six clients...more here

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Konica Minolta Awarded by the Government of Canada to Deliver Managed Print Services

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Minolta met the stringent security requirements from a facility, product and personnel perspective as part of the evolving IT security requirements for government. SSC, the government department responsible for delivering digital services to Government of Canada organizations, announced the new agreements with Konica Minolta, Xerox Canada Ltd., and Ricoh Canada Inc. in May. The six-year agreements are collectively worth an estimated $60 million annually. The new agreements aim to simplify and improve
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AEG Selects Toshiba Official Copier and Multifunction Printer Provide

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AEG Selects Toshiba Official Copier and Multifunction Printer Provider Toshiba to Streamline Document Workflow, Enhance Business Operations for World’s Leading Sports and Live Entertainment Company LOS ANGELES and LAKE FOREST, California, September 17, 2019 — Toshiba America Business Solutions and AEG today announced a multiyear agreement that will equip the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company with Toshiba’s award-winning e-STUDIO™ multifunction printers (MFPs). With this
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Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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pages and a high yield for 40,000 pages. Print Language Standard includes PCL5e, PCL 6, Postscript 3 (emulation), PDF Direct (emulation). Optional is the Genuine Adobe® Postscript®, XPS, IPDS, and PDF Direct Print from Adobe®. Mobile Printing RICOH Smart Device Connector, Apple Air Print™, Morpia, Google Cloud Print, and NFC. All in all it's a good thing to have finisher/stapler in at least one of these devices. Stapling is a desired feature with A4's and Ricoh has not offered a stapler since
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Imaging Channel Production Print?? Many should Just Say No

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up. Xerox has had an advantage for decades on production. Yes, they can be challenged by our friends at Konica, Canon, or Ricoh. However, dealers without the understanding of the market will find themselves selling production print as they sell walk-up A3's. These less sophisticated dealers will turn production print into a vendor auction. Sadly, in much of the market, this has already happened. Dealers should re-think the production strategy. Those dealers less than 10 million in revenue should
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MGI and Konica Minolta to Unveil New JETvarnish 3D Web Color + Press at Labelexpo Europe 2019

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maximize efficiency and optimize productivity on every print job. For more information, please visit www.mgiusa.com and www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us . Follow MGI on Facebook @MGIonline and Twitter @MGI_USA for the latest printing industry technology news. Follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter @konicaminoltaus .
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Konica Minolta Honors MMIT for 30 Years as a Pro-Tech Service Award Recipient

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smart office product portfolio from IT Services ( All Covered ), ECM, Managed Print Services and industrial and commercial print solutions.Konica Minoltahas been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for twelve consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on theForbes 2017 America's Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recentlynamed the company a finalist in the IT Software category. KonicaMinolta, Inc. has been named to the
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Kyocera achieves top copier, MFP position

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volume A3 devices, released earlier this year. The printers boast improved security features where a data security kit comes standard; a proxmity sensor, which senses a user approaching and prepares itself for use; as well as a larger (10,1-inch) colour touchscreen display ensuring the company’s commitment, and adherence to the high standards of ISO27001. The recipient of Buyers Lab’s award for Most Reliable Color Copier MFP Brand 2018-2021, Kyocera has plans to introduce new models globally
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Konica Minolta Appoints Sakie T. Fukushima to Board of Directors

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revolutionizing the Workplace of the Future ™ with its expansive smart office product portfolio from IT Services ( All Covered ), ECM, Managed Print Services and industrial and commercial print solutions.Konica Minoltahas been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for twelve consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on theForbes 2017 America's Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recentlynamed the company a finalist in the IT
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Toshiba’s Latest Thermal Barcode Printer Tackles Compliance-Driven Applications

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Toshiba’s Latest Thermal Barcode Printer Tackles Compliance-Driven Applications Specialized New Printer Delivers High-Resolution Labeling with Precision Accuracy LAKE FOREST, California, September 16, 2019 — Toshiba America Business Solutions today unveils its premium thermal barcode printer which delivers high-resolution labels with precision and speed. Toshiba’s B-EX4T3HS prints 600 dots per inch at speeds up to six inches per second. In addition, Toshiba’s printer delivers extreme accuracy
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Toshiba Readies new Black A3 Copiers

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Will unveil the eSTUDIO 2822AM, 2822AF, 2829A, 2823AM and 2329A Replaces 2802AM, 2802AF, 2809A, 2803AM and 2309A Offer 28ppm or 23ppm top speed (first two digits of model number) Support Elevate UI platform for optional integrated apps No finishing options 10.1” color touchscreen LCD 50 sheet document feeder Does NOT scan both sides of original at same time Scan speed of 22ipm or 25ipm Built-in print controller500MB RAM, can upgrade to 1GB Optional WiFi 10/100BaseT (no 1000BaseT or Gigabit
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Canon Announces First Two Value-Added Resellers for ID Card and Label Printer Lines

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resellers to offer Canon's reliable lineup of inkjet card printers, thermal re-transfer card printers and dye and pigment label printers. "Requests for options from current and potential clients for security ID card printers and label printing have increasingly grown at Capital Business Systems. As a print vendor, we want to ensure that the quality of solutions we offer matches the outstanding support and experience we provide our clients," said James Kreikemeier , president and CEO, Capital
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Kyocera achieves #1 position for SA’s copier and MFP markets for CY 2019 H1

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Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, a leading supplier of printing and document management solutions,continues its upward trajectory, having been placed first overall in unit sales for the first half of 2019,with a market share of 14.6%. This is according to market data specialist InfoSource’s latest research, which shows market-sizing data in the office automation industry in the southern African region for the first half of 2019. Kyocera maintains its overall position as the leading
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Toshiba Spotlights Best-in-Class Printing Systems at PACK EXPO 2019

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Toshiba Spotlights Best-in-Class Printing Systems at PACK EXPO 2019 Toshiba’s New Thermal Barcode Printers and Automated Shipping System Collaboration Ensure Shipping Speed, Accuracy and Customer Satisfaction LAS VEGAS, September 23, 2019 — Toshiba America Business Solutions is showcasing two new products at PACK EXPO 2019 , Sept. 23-25, booth Upper South Hall 7677, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company’s best-in-class pair of thermal barcode printers blend compact and durable
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Canon's Large Format Printers Are Now Available At Your Fingertips

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access to paper profiles, firmware updates, software updates, tutorial videos and printing events all in one place. The new interface also provides users with the ability to research and educate on all of Canon's Large Format Printers and software with access to educational and marketing videos. Videos include 'How-To's' and 'Tutorials', allowing users to learn right at the palm of their hand. "Canon is committed to offering time-saving solutions and implementing intuitive platforms for sharing
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Re: Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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mnchstr posted: Has Ricoh ever actually manufactured an A4 engine that didn't suck?(816 tp 920, solid but slow) I don't remember one. I signed up with Kyocera because if I'm gonna sell a Kyo engine I'm gonna sell the cheap one with the better warranty. yes there were many and tops being the MP 151, MP161, 171 and the MP 301SP. Those were all solid A4 print engines, not sure why Ricoh is now farming out A4 black to Kyo
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Canon Information and Imaging Solutions Showcases Business Solutions and Customer Success Stories at Oracle OpenWorld 2019

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MELVILLE, N.Y. , Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Canon Information and Imaging Solutions (CIIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. , Inc., and a Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), will demonstrate how integrating imaging, workflow and content management capabilities can help organizations achieve their digital transformation objectives in accounts payable, expense visibility, and project expense management, at Oracle OpenWorld 2019 in Moscone South, booth #1717, from
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Re: Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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Kiwispike posted: Kyocera Engine so it must be good Dang another Kyocera engine! Ricoh's going down hill, why give money to your competitors, its just like trading a player on your sports team within your division.
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Re: Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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Has Ricoh ever actually manufactured an A4 engine that didn't suck?(816 tp 920, solid but slow) I don't remember one. I signed up with Kyocera because if I'm gonna sell a Kyo engine I'm gonna sell the cheap one with the better warranty.
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Discover the Latest in Cutting Edge Logistics Printing Innovations with BIXOLON at IMHX 2019

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IMHX (24th – 27th September 2019, Birmingham UK) – BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of the global leading Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer is encouraging visitors of IMHX to stand 18M140 to demonstrate its latest innovations in Label, Mobile and Kiosk printing technology for the Materials Handling, Transport and Logistics industries. Understanding the important role label barcode printing technology plays in identification and tracking, BIXOLON will be demonstrating its leading
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Latest workflow technologies highlighted at third Ricoh Interact Europe

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than 80 years, Ricoh has been driving innovation and is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, communication services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2019, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,013 billion yen (approx. 18.1 billion USD). For further information, please visit www.ricoh-europe.com For
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Re: Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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The specs are in the product support guide for the printer version, my DBM said they were to be launched early this month but...…..I ordered a 501 Friday and the ship date is January 2020 so the launch could be in progress right now.
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Re: Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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mnchstr posted: The specs are in the product support guide for the printer version, my DBM said they were to be launched early this month but...…..I ordered a 501 Friday and the ship date is January 2020 so the launch could be in progress right now. Good news, hoping we can get these sooner rather than later
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Re: Ricoh IM 550F, IM 600F and IM 600SRF Copier aka MFP Specs in Review

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Kyocera Engine so it must be good
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Stop using 'Xerox' when you mean 'copy', Japanese firm tells public in Philippines

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people use the brand name as a synonym for copying, Fuji Xerox said this is wrong. Fuji Xerox's public notice printed in a Filipino newspaper. As a registered trademark, Xerox is not a verb or a common noun and should therefore not be used to describe copying or copy services in general, Fuji Xerox said. "So please don't use the word 'XEROX' as another word for 'copy'," the company appealed. This was not the first or only time that a brand name became part of everyday language, thanks to the
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Next-Generation EFI Fiery Technology Delivers Higher Print Color Quality Plus Controls for Boosted Color Saturation

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this control for toner now too is very welcome .” “ Getting the best color and quality from any printer should be the goal for all print producers ,” said John Henze, vice president of sales and marketing, EFI Fiery. “ Whether it is taking advantage of the maximum gamut of a printer to give prints more color, getting the most detail available to show a product at its best, or producing the smoothest color transitions for photo-realistic images, these new capabilities will help print producers
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Canon Redefines Sheetfed Inkjet Expectations with New VarioPrint i-series+

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and more dramatically than any other platform," said Shinichi Yoshida , executive vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. Inc. "By listening to our customers and understanding the industry trends, we recognize a growing need for inkjet printing on offset coated stocks, designed to fit heavy production commercial printers.We are excited to launch the enhanced VarioPrint i-series+ at thINK, a conference dedicated to the voice of the customer, as it makes the perfect introduction of this
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Ricoh launches New M C250 A4 Color MFP

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Prints and copies up to 26ppm 4 tandem OPC drum design M C250FW and M C250FWB models offer Replace the SP C261SFNw and SP C262SFNw models 2400x600dpi Built-in print controllers: Actual maker unknown PCL and PostScript 3 emulation drivers Standard wireless connectivity USB and 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports 256MB RAM 400MHz processor 50-page SPDF (Single Pass Document Feeder) support up to 90 lb. index using top drawer or bypass the P C301W is a print only version
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Epson Introduces Four New ColorWorks On-Demand Color Label Printers

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combination of features of direct ZPL II printing, peel-and-present, remote printer management, companion four- and eight-inch models, applicator I/O interface, broad middleware support, and comparable price points. 2 Printers and consumable costs are similar when comparing similarly featured leading brand thermal transfer printers and supplies for similar high durability images on similar media. 3 Printing in Max Speed Mode , 300 x 600 dpi, 3.6" (92 mm) print width. 4 Compared to color inkjet label
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Mimaki to unveil next generation large format printers and cutters

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Driving the evolution of wide format digital printing towards ultra-efficient, cost-effective and sustainable production processes, Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, announces today the launch of its Plus series, the next generation of its industry-acclaimed large-format printing and cutting solutions. Debuting worldwide at The Print Show (NEC Birmingham, UK, 17–19 September), the brand-new CJV300 Plus, JV300 Plus and CG-FXII Plus will be on display
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Is the Imaging Channel Becoming a Collection of Debt? Should Investors Change Strategies?

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investments become assets sales. Let's invest in changing the game. The investments in the industry must be a strategy to capitalize on the decline, causing a shift to selling based on market realities. Invest in customer-centric deliverables, and challenge the status quo, invest in changing leasing models to subscription models, invest in the 85% of the market which is oversold by outdated sales models, invest in e-commerce platforms, invest in new leadership from outside the channel with different
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Re: Toshiba Readies new Black A3 Copiers

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Sales of the former model were never great and went into the ditch when Toshiba began relabelling Lexmark product. Dealers did not like the small mono color keyboard navigation display. The product does work well at relatively low cost and low cpc. Smallest A3 footprint in the marketplace via the bypass.
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Tilia Labs to launch Aries step-and-repeat for label printers at Labelexpo Europe

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Google standards and design, allowing operatives of any discipline to easily and intuitively generate print ready layouts in minutes. The user can select existing settings or create new impositions, easily adjusting sizes, margins and substrates as required. Artwork files are imported into the layout by simple drag and drop, while dielines can be stored and retrieved, or generated in an instant. Vendor neutral, Aries is designed to provide the same efficiencies with virtually all printing
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Epson to Showcase Innovative Packaging Solutions at Pack Expo: Robots, Label Printing and Remote Assistance

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demonstrating how various solutions can be used with Epson's lineup of commercial desktop label printers in the label and packaging industry. When: The conference takes place from Monday, Sept. 23 through Wednesday, Sept. 25. Where: LasVegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nev.: • Epson Robots and Moverio Assist – booth # LS-5989, Lower South Hall • Epson Commercial Label Printers – booth #C-5204, Central Hall, PACKage Printing Pavilion About Epson Epson is a global technology leader
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‘No tangible benefits’: N.Y. judge rejects Xerox shareholder class action deal

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Seems Xerox dodged another bullet here. (Reuters) - New York State Supreme Court Justice Barry Ostrager of Manhattan is not afraid to stir things up. In April 2018, you may recall, the judge – previously a longtime litigation partner at Simpson Thacher Bartlett – issued a preliminary injunction to block Xerox from allowing a shareholder vote on a proposed merger with Fuji, holding that the deal was hopelessly tainted by Xerox board members’ conflicts. Justice Ostrager’s decision was
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Canon Unveils New ImagePress C165 Production Press

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to 1 terabyte HDD Optional data security kit Scan to TWAIN, email, SMB, FTP, WebDAV, LDAP 10/100/1000BaseT ports Optional NFC and Bluetooth Uses JAVA platform for optional integrated solutions PCL print driver standard PostScript is option Optional EFI Fiery print server Fax optional 3,550 sheet standard paper supply Optional to upgrade to 7,050 sheets Banner printing Paper drawers hold up to 256gsm Bypass and optional paper deck hold up to 350gsm Optional envelope feeder kit - Finishing options
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Re: Canon iPF 825 Issue

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Not a Canon dealer but I will say that it took us awhile to figure out the first time why a Ricoh Color printer was shutting itself off every night. Come to find out that Ricoh had added a "night mode" (defaulted on) where the copier would sense a dark room and completely turn off the printer requiring it to be turned on at the switch every morning.
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AstroNova Introduces New QuickLabel QL-850 and TrojanLabel T3-OPX Printing Solutions

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The QuickLabel QL-850 is a durable, wide-format tabletop color label printer that features moisture-resistant, dye-based Natura™ inks. A patented gear design and advanced smooth tracking system result in exacting registration and superior 1600 dpi print resolution on a wide range of media types. WEST WARWICK, R.I.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today introduced the QuickLabel® QL-850 and the TrojanLabel® T3-OPX, two new
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Attention Sales Leaders... Are Your Salespeople Enhancing Or Neglecting The Customer Experience, Or Do You Even Know?

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leaders are clueless as to how their team is taking care of their customers. “Merely satisfying customers will not be enough to earn their loyalty. Instead, they must experience exceptional service worthy of their repeat business and referral. Understand the factors that drive this customer revolution.” Rick Tate Let that quote sink in for a moment, now ask yourself - Are my salespeople enhancing or neglecting the customer experience? DO YOU HAVE SALES BABYSITTERS? Are your sales reps growing your
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Doing the right thing in sales

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Kind of interesting day today to say the least. I find my self within the last 3 selling days for the month. Also the last three selling days for the quarter, looking at opportunities that could close in the next 72 hours I was down to about six clients. Could, does not mean they all will, and I've had times where none of them closed. I haven't hit my quarter quota (I have a large quota for SMB accounts) yet, although I'm very close, there is a path to get the additional $20K in revenue I need
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Canon iPF 825 Issue

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Hoping to get some assistance with this issue at a clients office. We have found that theCanon ipF825is displaying as offline on both the server and workstations at least once a day. The only way we have found to wake it up is by running an IP scan on the server and then the print jobs are able to go through (even when a user physically turns on the printer, it will still display as offline). The shut down feature is disabled on this machine, the printer is up to date, and all settings are
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DRUPA WORLD TOUR STARTED

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MESSE DÜSSELDORF AND VDMA PRINTING AND PAPER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION START DRUPA WORLD TOUR IN MEXICO Over 35 events in 27 countries on five continents until spring 2020 High-ranking delegations present the concept of the world's leading trade fair for print, cross-media und packaging solutions as well as the most important industry trends The drupa Word Tour 2019/2020 started on September 10, 2019 in Mexico City and will continue until spring 2020. In September alone, seven more conference
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Epson’s Acquisition of Fiery: How It Impacts the Future of Digital Printing and HP’s Commercial Ink Printers

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My two or more cents.......

In a bold move that is shaking up the digital printing landscape, Epson’s recent acquisition of Fiery, a leader in Digital Front-End (DFE) technology, signals a new era for ink-based print devices, particularly in the commercial and industrial printing sectors. As Epson integrates Fiery’s advanced software capabilities into its own printing solutions, this merger could significantly affect the competitive dynamics in the commercial printing market, especially for major players like HP, known for its PageWide and Indigo printers.

The merger brings a host of improvements to color management, workflow automation, and variable data printing, positioning Epson as a stronger competitor in a market that HP has traditionally dominated. Here’s how Epson’s acquisition of Fiery may impact the future of digital printing and challenge HP’s leadership in the commercial ink printing space.

Epson’s Acquisition of Fiery: A Strategic Shift

Fiery, known for its cutting-edge DFE technology, has been a market leader, with estimates suggesting it controlled around 40-50% of the global DFE market prior to its acquisition. Its software offers superior RIP (Raster Image Processor) capabilities, precise color management, and efficient workflow automation—all crucial for handling high-volume, high-quality print jobs.

Epson’s decision to integrate Fiery’s software into its inkjet printers brings together hardware and software expertise that can streamline the end-to-end printing process. With this move, Epson is poised to offer printers that deliver faster speeds, better accuracy, and enhanced workflow management, particularly in commercial, wide-format, and industrial printing applications.

The Future of Ink-Based Printing with Fiery

1. Improved Color Accuracy and Consistency

Color management is critical in ink-based printing, and Fiery’s DFE technology is renowned for delivering precise, vibrant color reproduction across different jobs and media types. As Fiery technology becomes embedded in Epson’s commercial inkjet printers, the ability to produce highly accurate and consistent colors will give Epson an edge in industries where print quality is paramount, such as packaging, label printing, and wide-format signage.

For industries that depend on color-critical printing, Epson’s printers, powered by Fiery, will ensure better color fidelity, offering a challenge to HP’s existing solutions in Indigo and PageWide printers.

2. Enhanced Workflow Automation

Workflow automation is another area where Fiery excels, and its integration into Epson’s ink-based printers could significantly improve operational efficiency for commercial printers. Fiery’s DFE solutions are designed to automate processes such as job setup, pre-flight checks, and real-time adjustments, reducing errors and minimizing downtime.

This automation can increase the speed of production, making Epson printers more competitive in high-volume commercial print environments, where HP’s PageWide printers have long held a strong market position. The ability to automate complex workflows will be particularly appealing to sectors like large-format printing and industrial applications, such as textiles and signage.

3. Advanced Variable Data Printing (VDP)

As the demand for personalized, variable data printing (VDP) continues to grow, particularly in direct mail, packaging, and custom marketing, Fiery’s VDP capabilities will allow Epson’s printers to offer more personalized, high-speed printing options. Fiery is a leader in VDP, allowing for the efficient handling of jobs that involve unique content such as names, barcodes, and images for every print.

HP’s Indigo printers have traditionally dominated the variable data printing space, but with Fiery’s technology now integrated into Epson’s inkjet printers, Epson could become a stronger competitor in short-run, personalized print jobs—a significant area of growth in the printing industry.

4. Expansion in Industrial Printing Applications

Beyond traditional commercial printing, Epson’s acquisition of Fiery opens up new possibilities in industrial inkjet printing. Sectors such as textile printing, ceramic printing, and wide-format signage require precise color management, fast production speeds, and the ability to handle large, complex print jobs—all areas where Fiery’s DFE technology excels.

For example, in textile printing, where color vibrancy and precision are crucial, Fiery’s software can ensure that colors remain true to the original design even at scale. In the signage and wide-format printing sectors, Epson’s Fiery-enhanced printers could produce sharper, more accurate images, giving them a competitive edge over HP’s DesignJet and PageWide series.

How This Affects HP and Its Commercial Ink Printers

HP has long been a leader in the commercial inkjet market with its PageWide and Indigo lines. However, Epson’s acquisition of Fiery introduces new competitive dynamics that could challenge HP’s dominance in several ways:

1. Direct Competition in Color Management and Workflow Automation

While HP has developed strong workflow and color management tools through its SmartStream and Indigo platforms, Fiery’s technology offers a deep, robust solution that could rival HP’s capabilities. With Fiery’s integration, Epson can now offer printers that excel in areas like color accuracy, print speed, and automation, directly competing with HP’s offerings in commercial, packaging, and industrial printing sectors.

2. Increased Pressure in Wide-Format and Industrial Printing

Epson has already established itself as a significant player in wide-format and industrial printing, but the integration of Fiery’s technology may give it a new edge over HP’s DesignJet and PageWide products. The ability to process complex print jobs faster and with greater color precision could shift customer preferences toward Epson, especially in sectors that require large-format or high-volume printing, such as advertising, construction, and engineering.

3. Head-to-Head in Variable Data Printing

HP’s Indigo printers are widely respected for their VDP capabilities, which allow for high-quality personalized prints at high speeds. However, Fiery’s VDP features are also highly advanced, meaning that Epson’s printers could now compete more effectively in areas like direct mail, custom packaging, and on-demand publishing. This puts pressure on HP to continue innovating in the personalized printing space to maintain its competitive advantage.

4. Price and Market Share Competition

With Fiery’s technology reducing operational costs through greater ink efficiency and workflow optimization, Epson could potentially offer more cost-effective solutions compared to HP’s Indigo and PageWide platforms. This could put pricing pressure on HP and drive increased competition in sectors like commercial printing, where cost-effectiveness and efficiency are key buying factors.

New Era for Ink-Based Printing

Epson’s acquisition of Fiery is a significant move that reshapes the competitive landscape of commercial inkjet printing. By combining Epson’s high-quality inkjet hardware with Fiery’s industry-leading software, Epson is well-positioned to compete with HP, particularly in areas like color management, workflow automation, variable data printing, and wide-format industrial applications.

For HP, this means increased competition and the need to double down on innovation to maintain its leadership position. The commercial inkjet market is entering a new phase of heightened competition, with Epson’s Fiery-enhanced solutions offering a compelling alternative to HP’s established platforms.

As the digital printing industry continues to evolve, the combination of Epson and Fiery promises to drive new technological advancements and innovations, pushing both companies to deliver even better solutions for customers in commercial, industrial, and packaging sectors.

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Dx Industry Notes for 9/18/2024

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AI is the X Factor of Digital Transformation in the Energy Industry

  • SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch highlights AI's pivotal role in reshaping the energy sector.
  • Emphasis on leveraging AI for operational efficiency and innovation.
  • Discusses potential impacts on sustainability and resource management.

AI And Leadership: How To Thrive In The Digital Transformation Age

  • Leaders must embrace AI to navigate the challenges of digital transformation.
  • Importance of fostering a culture that prioritizes technological literacy.
  • Strategies for leveraging AI to enhance decision-making and productivity.

Digital Transformation and AI Implementation: Best Practices for Food and Beverage Companies

  • Insights on initiating digital transformation in the food and beverage sector.
  • Importance of integrating AI to improve efficiency and product quality.
  • Case studies showcasing successful AI implementations.

Core Modernisation: Enhancing the Digital Transformation of Financial Institutions

  • Financial institutions are rapidly adopting digital transformation strategies.
  • Focus on modernizing core systems to enhance customer experience.
  • Discussion of regulatory challenges and compliance in the digital era.

How Agencies Can Use Fiscal Year-End Funds to Drive Transformation

  • Agencies encouraged to leverage year-end funds for digital transformation initiatives.
  • Importance of building a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
  • Examples of successful transformations in public sector agencies. Read

Nigeria Seeks Digital Transformation for a Stronger Economy

  • The Nigerian government launches initiatives for widespread digital transformation.
  • Focus on enhancing productivity across various sectors through technology.
  • Plans for infrastructure improvements to support economic growth.

Public Digital Transformation Will Be Challenged by Austerity

  • The Labour government's policy approach aims to prioritize digital transformation.
  • Challenges posed by budget constraints in the public sector.
  • Strategies for maintaining momentum despite financial limitations. Read

Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for Sustainable Urban Development

  • Concept of digital twins transforming urban planning and management.
  • Benefits of integrating digital technologies in city infrastructure.
  • Vision for sustainable urban development through smart technologies.

How Your Sales Team Can Catch Up on Digital and AI Tools

  • Sales teams must adopt digital tools to stay competitive in the market.
  • Strategies for integrating AI to enhance customer engagement and sales processes.
  • Recommendations for training and resources to support digital adoption.

Insurance Needs to Be as Digital as the Millennials and Gen Zs It Wants as Customers

  • Emphasis on the need for insurance companies to engage younger customers digitally.
  • Importance of providing flexible options and clear communication in services.
  • Examples of successful digital engagement strategies in the insurance sector.

Railway Industry Digital Transformation | Efficiency & Safety

  • Advanced technologies are being integrated to enhance safety and efficiency in railways.
  • Focus on real-time data analysis for operational improvements.
  • Future trends in digital transformation for the railway sector.

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9/18/2024

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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns

  • FBI says Iran sent Joe Biden's presidential campaign info hacked from Donald Trump's campaign
    Iranian hackers reportedly sent unsolicited information stolen from Donald Trump's campaign to individuals associated with President Biden's campaign.
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  • Iran attempted to pass hacked Trump campaign info to Biden campaign
    U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed that Iran attempted to share hacked information from Donald Trump's campaign with Biden's team, although there is no evidence of a response.
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  • FBI says it has disrupted major Chinese hacking operation that threatened US critical infrastructure
    The FBI seized control of a network of hacked routers and devices linked to a major Chinese hacking operation that posed a threat to U.S. critical infrastructure.
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  • X hacking spree fuels "$HACKED" crypto token pump-and-dump
    An ongoing hacking spree on the platform X has led to a successful pump-and-dump scheme involving the $HACKED Solana token, with users rushing to buy.
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  • 'CH loves Trump': Hacked traffic sign in Chapel Hill catches drivers off guard
    A digital traffic sign in Chapel Hill was hacked to display a message endorsing Donald Trump, surprising passing drivers.
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  • Hacker tried to give stolen Trump material to Biden campaign, U.S. says
    The FBI reported that an alleged hacker attempted to share stolen material from Trump’s campaign with individuals associated with Biden's campaign.
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  • FBI says Iran sent hacked Trump info to Biden campaign
    Emails containing hacked information from the Trump campaign were sent to individuals associated with Biden's campaign in mid-2024, according to the FBI.
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  • US says Iran sent info from Trump hack to Biden associates
    Iranian hackers distributed information stolen from Trump’s campaign to people linked to the Biden campaign, as confirmed by U.S. intelligence.
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  • US FBI strikes second Chinese hacking group, director says
    The FBI has disrupted a second major Chinese hacking group, referred to as "Flax Typhoon," as part of ongoing efforts to counter cyber threats.
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  • Chapel Hill drivers stunned by hacked NCDOT sign changed to 'CH loves Trump'
    Drivers in Chapel Hill were surprised when a digital traffic sign was hacked to display a pro-Trump message, creating a buzz on social media.
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  • Claims of Hacked U.S. Voter Data Likely Misinformation, FBI Warns
    The FBI and CISA released a joint announcement warning that claims about hacked U.S. voter data are likely misinformation intended to create confusion.
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  • Santa Cruz County account seemingly targeted in national social media hack
    The official Santa Cruz County X account appears to have been hacked during a wider trend of social media hacks affecting various organizations.
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  • Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
    A report discusses how Israel has utilized communication devices, including pagers, for tracking and targeting enemies, highlighting the dark side of technology.
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  • Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
    The FBI has disrupted a hacking operation linked to the Chinese government that targeted consumer devices and universities across the U.S.
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  • British MPs and international organisations hacked on X
    Several accounts, including those of British MPs and the World Health Organization, were hacked, posting messages about their compromised status.
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  • Police make arrests after hacking Ghost encrypted comms app
    An international police operation successfully penetrated an encrypted communications app used by organized criminals, leading to several arrests.
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  • Sen. Cruz: Federal Government Has Lousy Track Record of Protecting Data From Cyberattacks
    In a Senate hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz criticized the federal government's effectiveness in safeguarding data against increasing cyberattacks.
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  • Gang Got $75 Million for Cencora Hack in Largest Known Ransom
    A cybercriminal gang received $75 million in ransom after hacking Cencora Inc., marking one of the largest known extortion amounts in history.
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