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Re: Copier Parts & Accessories China Tariff Starts in 9 Working Days
"Tariffs have a way of redirecting business" Tesla announced yesterday plans to build a new car factory in Shanghai, China in part to escape potential US tariffs on auto parts and battery supplies. https://www.nytimes.com/aponli...-as-china-tesla.html I can only guess that it would take years and much capital and energy to start or relocate a new copier factory outside of China. The Philippines is currently an important manufacturing hub for A4 printers and MFPs due to low labor costs. Most...
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Re: Panasonic Canada discontinues A3 Copier Distribution March 2011
Panasonic Takes Aim at Fast-Growing A4 Class MFP Market Company to emphasize growing A4 MFP format in response to customer demands SECAUCUS, NJ (February 4, 2010) — Panasonic System Networks Company of America today announced plans to substantially increase its footprint in the burgeoning market for A4 multi-function products. The A4 market has undergone rapid growth and is emerging as the de facto standard in the marketplace. As a consequence the A3 market has been fading and will no longer...
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Re: CL 3000 connection
Do you know which OS they are using? Is the USB connector on a hub. If they are using a front panel connector on the computer, ask them to try a rear panel connector as there are known issues with the front panel connectors.
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Re: CL 3000 connection
when I said HUB, i meant USB hub not NW hub. My next step would be to replace the USB cable. Has the machine been operating on USB prior to this problem? Are other USB devices working from this comp? There were a few conectivity issues corrected with firmware upgrades but none with USB.Nevertheless, if the above doesnt help, upgrade the firmware. And while you're out there, hook that baby up to your laptop and check it out that way. I have a few of these out and at least 1 of them is using...
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Re: Winter 2009
Only if you can get my electricity back on...kidding I have an electrician coming sometime today to reconnect my meter and weather hub to the side of the house, so when the power company can get down my alley, we can get hooked up. Thanks for the prayers...That's all I can ask for right now.
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Re: FAQ's E3100/E5100
No pre-configured model for these Fierys. You need to add Fiery as an option. And you can use a hub if you don't want to have 2 network drops...
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Re: bluetooth printing
I am certainly not as network savvy as some of the IT gods on this site, but here is something else that you may want to consider (and IT gods, please correct me if I have been misinformed): I am told that wireless networks are considerably slower than standard ethernet connections (as slow as 11 mbps, I'm told). As a salesman, I have always shyed away from adding any wireless interface because the clients perception is going to be that my MFP is slow and not their network (and a color MFP...
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Re: Konica Minolta and 140lb index
Do you know if can run transparencies through the biz hub 250 or velium?
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Re: Konica Minolta Reinvents Office Print Technology with New IoT-Enabled bizhub® i-Series
SSG Good stuff! I agree also that the SSD maybe the new trend for copier HD's. Thinking maybe this has to do with the Workplace Hub?
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago, The Third Week in January 2014
Enjoy the threads from 5 years a go this week! Topic Five Vendors Earn Winter 2014 BLI “Picks” in the A3 Color Category Art Post · 1/23/145:35 PM buyers. Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U .S.A., Inc. Konica Minolta bizhub C 364e Outstanding 31- to 40-ppm A3 Color MFP Konica Minolta bizhub C 454e Outstanding 41- to 50-ppm A3 Color MFP KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. KYOCERA TASKalfa 5551ci (Also sold under the Copystar brand) Outstanding 51- to 60-ppm A3 Color MFP Ricoh Americas...
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ATR opens a new ITAD processing center in Las Vegas expanding Managed IT Services and Secure Destruction services throughout the U.S.
LAS VEGAS , Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) a global leader in Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) and Electronic Recycling services is pleased to announce the opening of a new state of the art processing facility in Las Vegas . The new facility will be located at 4120 W Windmill LN, Suite 105, Las Vegas, NV. This will mark the third major expansion in less than 1 year for the Woman Owned ITAD management company who recently relocated their Salt...
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HubSpot Inbound Marketing - 2019 Challenge
Hello P4Pers. I have been a member of this forum since it's inception over a decade ago. Here s my challenge for 2019. Let's face it, the marketing for our industry is terrible. No support for management and this ties our hands. In 2019 our buyers are doing the research long before we ever speak to them. How can I drive them to me and know that it worked? Hub Spot is the answer. I paid for it myself.This allows me to send a series of emails with one click. It allows me to know what companies...
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HP Opens CES 2019 with Stunning Displays, PCs, and Security Innovations
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CES 2019, HP introduced a series of bold new product innovations thoughtfully designed for the changing ways people live, work, and play. HP’s latest products provide powerful new ways for customers to connect, create, and compete – including a stunning new AMOLED display on its premium Spectre x360 15; a lineup of new Elite innovations featuring the next generation of the award-winning Sure View privacy screen; and, the jaw-dropping OMEN...
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Canon Solutions America Debuts Book Smart Suite
MELVILLE, N.Y. , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. , Inc., today announced a new end-to-end solution designed to help increase the efficiency of book printing: the Book Smart Suite, a package of proven automated workflow, press, media, and finishing solutions for book manufacturers, publishers, and commercial printers looking to expand into the digital production book market. A fully automated book production workflow Book...
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Ricoh dominates PRINT® 18 RED HOT Technology awards
CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PRINT 18, Booth #3011 -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced that it, along with its subsidiary Avanti Systems, has received 12 " RED HOT Technology" and two Vanguard Awards. Spanning the Digital Presses, Marketing & Multi-channel Solutions, Sales & Management Systems and Workflow Automation Solutions categories, Ricoh's winners are RICOH Supervisor, RICOH Communications Manager, Clickable Paper™ , RICOH Pro C9200 Series , RICOH Pro C7200X Series and...
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Wrexham copier company 'blessed' with contract for Chester Cathedral
= Rapidly expanding Wrexham firm, Rawson Digital , has struck up a new partnership to provide new Xerox devices to Chester Cathedral. The historic building serves as an architectural treasure, a place of worship, a cultural hub and centre of musical excellence for the Chester community and visitors from all over the world, and recently celebrated the installation of the new Dean of Chester, as well as regularly playing host to high-profile royal events and art and music events. Of course,...
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Konica Minolta Premiers New Wide Format Press Technology at SGIA Expo
October 18, 2018 15:53 ET | Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Ramsey, NJ, Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc . (Konica Minolta) is excited to announce its expanded offerings for the Graphics and Imaging industry, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to excellence in this space. Toward the goal of consolidating Konica Minolta’s value proposition, several, new wide format printers are being displayed and demonstrated...
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St. Cloud-based Marco said Tuesday it has purchased Phillips Office Solutions
In a bid to reach the East Coast, a fast-growing technology services provider from Minnesota has acquired Central Pennsylvania's top office-equipment dealer. St. Cloud-based Marco said Tuesday it has purchased Phillips Office Solutions , based in Lower Swatara Township, for an undisclosed sum. The deal closed on Monday. "This is the next phase of our national expansion," Marco CEO Jeff Gau told the Business Journal on Tuesday. Marco, founded in 1973 as a small typewriter company before...
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New A4 devices expand Ricoh's portfolio by enhancing document security and meeting broader set of customer needs
New A4 devices expand Ricoh's portfolio by enhancing document security and meeting broader set of customer needs MALVERN, Pa. , Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today unveiled a powerful cloud-connected multifunction printer (MFP) alongside several affordable, efficient devices that provide streamlined user experiences. The announcement of these five A4 products highlight the diversity of Ricoh's portfolio at a time when customers are eagerly looking for a variety of solutions...
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Ricoh Deploys Cloud Solutions for Small Businesses
The new portfolio of Cloud RICOH workflow solutions will enable small businesses to access an affordable subscription service to reduce manual processes. RICOH (TYO: 7752) seeks to eliminate manual steps while reducing manual data entry and managing the interoperability of different systems. The company claims to create an environment that allows employees to work anywhere, anytime, and any way they want. Eighty-four percent of small businesses use manual processes. While this may have been...
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Konica Minolta's Christian Mastrodonato Named as a 2018 Young Influencer
Ramsey, NJ, July 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced today that Chief Technologist for Workplace Hub , Christian Mastrodonato, has been identified as a Young Influencer for 2018 by The Cannata Report, the leading intelligence resource for business technology and imaging solutions resellers. The Young Influencers recognition initiative began five years ago with a goal of acknowledging, highlighting, and promoting young people...
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Ricoh brings enterprise-class workflow solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, via the cloud
MALVERN, Pa. , June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA , Inc. today announced its RICOH Cloud Workflow Solutions portfolio, a collection of cloud-based technologies that bring streamlined simplicity to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in affordable, scalable, subscription-based packages. These solutions empower digital workplaces by eliminating manual steps, reducing manual data entry and improving speed and accuracy, so SMBs can maintain their focus on core business activities while...
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Konica Minolta Announces its All-In-One IT Platform: Workplace Hub
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced the launch of its innovative new IT solution: Workplace Hub. This all-in-one device, which unifies all of an organization’s IT-related needs into a single centralized platform, is a new disruptive IT category invented by Konica Minolta. Workplace Hub is a comprehensive IT solution for today’s agile small and medium sized businesses. Each Hub combines a...
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Fuji Xerox Launches multifunction devices, designed for the Future of Work
SYDNEY, Australia – 05 February, 2019 – Fuji Xerox Australia today announced the launch of its newest digital colour multifunction device in the Australian market: The ApeosPort-VII and DocuCentre-VII series. The new range was unveiled at Fuji Xerox Australia’s showroom in Macquarie Park. The new device aligns with Fuji Xerox’s Smart Work Gateway which recognises that office work is moving from the age of analog to the digital age as businesses prepare to be future ready. To do this the Fuji...
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Ricoh and Cisco Enter a Strategic Partnership to Empower Digital Workplaces
Ricoh Co., Ltd. (President and Chief Executive Officer: Yoshinori Yamashita; head office: Ota-ku, Tokyo; “Ricoh”) and Cisco Systems G.K. (President and General Manager: Dave West; head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; “Cisco”) have announced a global strategic partnership aimed at providing cloud solutions to empower digital workplaces that deliver increased productivity in a more secure environment. The two companies will jointly develop solutions that deliver simpler and more secure environments...
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Konica Minolta to Exhibit as Gold Sponsor at ALA 2019
Ramsey, April 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) and its IT Services Division, All Covered, today announced their gold sponsorship and participation in the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) 2019 Annual Conference & Expo in Grapevine, Texas, April 14-17. Konica Minolta is a long-time member of the ALA, whose mission is focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and technology products and services to the global...
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Konica Minolta’s Workplace Hub Awarded Managed.IT Magazine’s Editor’s Choice
Ramsey, April 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce that its Workplace Hub solution recently received the prestigious Editor’s Choice award by Managed.IT Magazine. The magazine is the only dedicated Managed Services & Solutions magazine for IT managers and aims to provide IT decision-makers with the information they need to improve their technology management, efficiency and capabilities. With the Editor’s...
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Canon EMEA President & CEO visit reaffirms the Group's desire to develop Canon in Morocco
Yuichi Ishizuka, President and CEO of Canon Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a global provider of imaging technologies and services, visited Morocco as part of a regional tour of Africa. The visit reaffirms, once again, Canon’s commitment to North Africa, which is a key focus market for the company’s future business development plan. Morocco is part of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), a Regional Sales Organization which was formed in 2016, as a strategic step...
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EFI Acquires BDR Boya Kimya
NEWS – For Immediate Release EFI Acquires BDR Boya Kimya Strategic acquisition expands digital reactive ink offering and bolsters EFI Reggiani presence in key textile markets FREMONT, California -- May 2, 2019 -- Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) today announced that it has acquired privately held BDR Boya Kimya San. Tic. A.S. Based in Bursa, Turkey, BDR is a leading manufacturer of reactive inkjet inks for industrial digital textile printing. BDR is being integrated into EFI™...
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OpenText Advances Enterprise Cloud Strategy to Power the Intelligent and Connected Enterprise
WATERLOO, Ontario , Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX ,TSX: OTEX ), a global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM) , today announced the launch of OpenText Release 16 Enhancement Pack 5 (EP5), OpenText Business Network Cloud 16.10, and a series of new SaaS-based applications for the legal, life sciences and HR markets on its next-generation cloud platform, OT2. These portfolio-wide enhancements simplify the path to modern and secure EIM deployments, with secure...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago, The Second Week in November 2008
There's a pretty cool thread below that I wrote ten years ago. The thread was about what Japanese copier companies were manufacturing in WWII. Take a peek it may surprise you. Japanese Copier Companies & WWII Enjoy the threads from ten years ago this week! Weekend Copier Notes from 11/0/08 Neal · 11/10/087:21 AM Ricoh units, Canon ran full color, full page ads in major newspapers around the U .S. last week. The ads try to push customers to contact their local Canon factory direct branch...
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IHS Markit Expands thinkFolio with Managed FIX Network Solution
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 27, 2018-- IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced a new service that administers FIX connectivity for asset managers. The new offering enhances the managed service version of thinkFolio , the order management (OMS) and portfolio modeling (PMS) solution from IHS Markit. By managing FIX connectivity on customers’ behalf, IHS Markit helps firms reduce cost and the technical complexity of...
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Canon Issues Whitepaper on "Adapting to the Changing Workplace"
NEW YORK , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Business Process Services (Canon) has published a new whitepaper in its Future-Ready Leadership Series. The whitepaper examines one of the biggest challenges business leaders face today: restructuring their workplace to attract and keep the right talent. Meeting this challenge often means rethinking the way business gets done in order to improve operational efficiency and customer service. With this in mind, Canon's whitepaper, " Adapting to the...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 15 Years Ago (Last Week of February 2004)
Just a short story from an order I had last week. The client was an existing account, almost five years ago it was net new. Thus I had some promo's I could throw at the client in order to secure the order. Now it comes time for the renewal almost 5 years later, there are some payments left in the lease. There is no way I can sell them at the same lease price per month. I also made an early mistake on the pricing when I met with the client. I never presented the lease price for the new...
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Paperlite offices are putting pressure on MPS providers to innovate,
A recent survey by research firm Quocirca put managed print service providers on notice as to the sustainability of their business model as more firms begin their digital transformation journeys. The problem was put in stark terms: if you’re not adding value you can’t win – or retain – customers. “While budget and resource constraints have previously held SMBs back from digital transformation, the need to improve efficiency and productivity is now driving them to explore deploying...
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Konica Minolta extends alliance with M-Files to bring intelligent information management to the ...
LANGENHAGEN, GERMANY / DALLAS, USA – Jan. 30, 2020 – M-Files Corporation, the intelligent information management company, today announced a strengthened technology alliance with Konica Minolta, a global leader in document management. After initial successes in 14 European countries, the two companies have widened their alliance to bring their intelligent information management solution to the entire European market. With a heightened partnership, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe and...
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AstroNova Launches GetLabels Brand, Highlighting Company's “Total Labeling Solution” for ...
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT ), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today announced the launch of GetLabels™ ( https://www.getlabels.com/ ), the newest brand in the Company’s Product Identification family. Complementing QuickLabel® and TrojanLabel®, the leading brands for digital color label printers and specialty presses, GetLabels is the world’s premier blank label and thermal transfer ribbon supplier for resellers and brand owners.
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (First Week of February 2010)
I mentioned in the previous blog that we had our Kickoff Sales meeting for 2020 yesterday. Rather than drive the three hours home I opted to stay over night and leave first thing in the AM. 2019 was a very good year, I was back in President's Club for the 7th time, got me a $50 gift card for winning a contest at our branch. Maybe an old timer like me can win the Grand Prize next week, we'll see we have some talented peeps and all will be out for the glory. It's time to bring out the old dog...
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Kyocera streamlines customer journey through launch of new Web site
K yocera Document Solutions South Africa has launched a new Web site, www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.za , which uses cutting-edge resources and elegant design to make the user experience personalised and effective. “After the launch of our new brand identity in April 2019, this long-awaited step marks another milestone in our history, and is the latest development in the company’s ongoing digital transformation,” says Sharon Peché, Marketing and Communications Manager at Kyocera Document...
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MPS Systems North America Officially Opens New Technology & Expertise Center in Philadelphia
MPS Systems North America Inc. is now officially operational in Philadelphia, PA. The North American subsidiary of the Dutch-based press builder celebrated the move with a packed Grand Opening event. On January 22 and 23, over 200 visitors attended the Grand Opening of MPS’ new North American Technology & Expertise Center. The two-day event included an official ribbon cutting ceremony, MPS customer testimonials, a tabletop exhibition and live demonstrations featuring connectivity and...
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MPSA COVID-19 Taskforce Launches COVID-19 Resource Hub
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MPSA COVID-19 Taskforce Launches COVID-19 Resource Hub (CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA) April 21, 2020 — The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA), a not-for-profit, volunteer-led association to help further Managed Print, is proud to announce the launch of the COVID-19 Resource Hub . The Resource Hub is available to everyone via the organization’s website at http://yourmpsa.org/covid19-resources ; MPSA membership is not required. The MPSA COVID-19 taskforce designed the...
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Konica Minolta expands smart, connected bizhub i-Series line to include new colour A3 MFPs
Konica Minolta has expanded its new bizhub i-Series range with the launch of three new colour A3 multifunctional printers (MFPs) The new bizhub C450i, bizhub C550i and bizhub C650i are part of the next-generation multifunctional device portfolio designed to empower digital workflows. Like all models in the bizhubi-Series product line, the additions present a new paradigm for how multifunctional devices meet the needs of businesses by serving as a secure, smart technology hub to augment...
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Konica Minolta Expands Smart, Connected bizhub® i-Series Line
Three New Color A3 Multifunctional Printers Added to Award-winning Portfolio Ramsey, NJ, (February 20, 2020) Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc . (Konica Minolta), a leader in world-class printing technology, has expanded its new bizhub i-Series with the launch of three new color A3 multifunctional printers (MFPs.) The new bizhub C450i, bizhub C550i and bizhub C650i are a part of the next-generation multifunctional device portfolio designed to empower digital workflows. Like all...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago (First Week of April 2015)
Since the last two to three weeks have been less than perfect I figured we could reminisce when times were better. There's a cool little story about and event that took place in Jamaica while on a Presidents Club trip with Dr. Feelgood. That link is below! Enjoy these awesome threads from five years ago this week! Konica Minolta acquires printing business of Monotech Systems Art Post · 4/7/1510:05 PM NEW DELHI: In a bid to have direct interface with its customers, Japanese printer firm...
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Sheffield Haworth Partners with IT Specialist Nasstar
March 19, 2020 – Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has partnered with recruitment IT specialist Nasstar. Through the alliance, Nasstar will provide global support for Sheffield Haworth’s 11 international offices and is also working with the firm to enhance existing systems in order to support its growth ambitions. Nasstar will deliver 24/7 global support to the firm as well as ensuring that Office 365 is configured and deployed to industry standards...
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Konica Minolta’s bizhub® i-Series Honored with Better Buys 2020 Innovative Product of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Konica Minolta’s bizhub® i-Series Honored with Better Buys 2020 Innovative Product of the Year New Color MFPs Recognized for Innovative Features that Foster Collaboration within a Mobile Offi Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc . (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce its new bizhub C360i Series has earned Better Buys 2020 Innovative Product of the Year in its color MFP category. Better Buys evaluates products both individually and compares them...
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Infor Positioned as a Leader, for the Second Consecutive Time, in Gartner Magic Quadrant for ...
NEW YORK , May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor , a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that Gartner Inc. has positioned Infor, for the second consecutive time, as a Leader in its Magic Quadrant for Multienterprise Supply Chain Business Networks. Infor was positioned in the Leaders quadrant for its ability to execute and completeness of vision. To download a complimentary copy of the May 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multienterprise Supply Chain...