Tagged With "OEM"
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Keypoint Intelligence’s North American Security PaceSetter Awards Recognize HP and Konica Minolta for Leadership in Imaging Technology and IT Services
FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB) November 21, 2019 Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging software, hardware, and services, today announced the winners of its BLI PaceSetter awards in Security. The award in the area of Imaging Technology Leadership recognizes the document imaging OEM that has the most comprehensive of offerings and programs when it comes to print-environment ecosystems. The award for IT Assessment & Remediation...
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Kirk-Rudy Selects Memjet’s DuraFlex Technology to Power the FireJet 4C Color Inkjet System
SAN DIEGO — Sept. 12, 2019 — Memjet announced that Kirk-Rudy , a leading designer and manufacturer of equipment for the graphic arts industry, has adopted Memjet’s newest printing technology, DuraFlex, to power its latest inkjet printer, the FireJet 4C Color Inkjet System. Kirk-Rudy chose DuraFlex because it is the one technology that supports the creation of a powerful yet affordable solution with the capabilities needed to reach multiple print markets, including documents, packaging,...
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Managed Print Services! A 59-Billion-Dollar Business by 2025!!! Is MPS still a BAD INVESTMENT?
It seems like those who benefit from convincing resellers of the glories regarding Managed Print Services. Keep raising the outlook. Are people really buying this nonsense? Well, we do hear the testimonials from those who invest or have temporarily invested in the channel's future, putting a whole lot of faith. In what I describe, as the delusion of MPS 2025. I recently attended an event for resellers, and yes, there was a Managed Print Services presentation. The presenter seemed to validate...
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Memjet and COASO Announce the iCueLabel Press
SAN DIEGO and NANJING, China — Nov. 22, 2019 — Memjet, a leading developer of inkjet printing technology, and COASO Incorperated, today announced that COASO has used Memjet’s DuraFlex technology to develop a new label press called the iCueLabel Press. COASO, along with Memjet representatives, will debut this new breed of label press at the Shanghai World of Packaging Conference (SWOP), taking place Nov. 25-28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China and the...
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Argus Cyber Security Collaborates with Ericsson to Spearhead Seamless End-to-End Cyber Security Across Connected Services and Vehicles
BARCELONA, Spain , Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Cyber Security , a global leader in automotive cyber security, announced today a collaboration with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to provide seamless cyber security for the connected automotive ecosystem - across vehicle cloud services, fleets and vehicles. Argus As the number and diversity of connected services that interact with vehicles continue to increase, cyber threats also evolve and grow. Recent cyber-attacks on vehicles via connected...
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Another patent troll targets OEMs
Following on from our report on the patent lawsuit handed to Xerox by MASA in December 2017, The Recycler has now viewed court papers relating both to that court case and to the patent infringement complaint brought by MASA against Ricoh. The papers describe MASA as a “wholly owned subsidiary of Midwest Youth A&S Inc.” and explain that it provides services, funding and equipment for youth sports organisations “to help those organisations inspire youths in a positive way”. It also...
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Memjet Partner Shows the Future of On-Demand Direct-to-Shape Printing
SAN DIEGO — Aug. 13, 2019 — Memjet (Memjet.com) announces that OPM Europa BV in Tilburg, Netherlands, has combined robotics and Memjet’s VersaPass technology to create a direct-to-shape printer called LabelSaver. OPM’s LabelSaver integrates its own robotic system with the Memjet-powered Trojan Label print engine and proprietary coatings to create a self-moving printer that shows the possibilities of label-less production. In recent years, the proliferation of SKUs and increased demand for...
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Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab Honors Ricoh with PaceSetter Award for Financial Services
FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB) June 27, 2019 Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging software, hardware, and services, today announced that Ricoh USA, Inc., is the winner of the 2019–2020 BLI PaceSetter award in the Financial Services arena. This award, which is based on research conducted for the North American market, recognizes the document imaging OEM that offers the most robust portfolio of hardware devices, software solutions,...
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Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab Unveils PaceSetter Award Winners for the Higher Education Market
FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB) June 27, 2019 Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging software, hardware, and services, today announced the winners of its BLI PaceSetter awards in the Higher Education arena. These awards recognize the document imaging OEMs that offer the most impressive portfolios of hardware devices, software solutions, and technical and professional services for Education customers in the college/university market...
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The Toner Wars
In a 2017 speech at the RT Media Summit in Zhuhai China, I warned the group of cartridge remanufacturers and those who manufacture non-infringing new compatibles. There is a more significant threat to both their business models than the threats from each other. That threat would be from the OEM’s as they would naturally attempt to get back their annuity business in a declining market. I suggested the OEM’s would compete like never before. The market is consolidating and most definitely there...
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The Future of Equipment Finance is up for Renewal. The question is, Will the Dealers/Resellers and End-Users Renew?
Everything changes and sometimes the tenure of status quo can fool one into thinking that everything can last forever. The technology equipment finance business is heading for some major disruptions to their deliverable. This shift will be a result of key component changes in the delivery of hardware to end-users. Here’s my list of the impactful coming changes: The adaption to cloud based services is increasingly eliminating hardware needs. The end-users will increase in their...
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Re: The Future of Equipment Finance is up for Renewal. The question is, Will the Dealers/Resellers and End-Users Renew?
"Hardware OEM’s will soon be selling their hardware direct to end-users in self-funded as a service models or DaaS Device as a Service. Some are already provide this model. The Print Equipment is one of the few technologies lacking behind in the DaaS model. However, soon more Print Equipment OEM’s will bring to market their versions of DaaS." This is probably the one that scares me the most! The only fly in the ointment is that most manufacturers still need dealers to service the devices.
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Toshiba Wins Keypoint Intelligence 2020–2021 PaceSetter Award in Logistics
Toshiba Wins Keypoint Intelligence 2020–2021 PaceSetter Award in Logistics Respected, Global Market Intelligence Company Again Recognizes Toshiba’s Leadership in Logistics LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 27, 2020 — Analyst firm Keypoint Intelligence again affirms Toshiba America Business Solutions ’ leadership in supply chain, shipping and warehouse management by presenting the manufacturer with the Buyers Lab 2020–2021 PaceSetter award in Logistics. Keypoint Intelligence also awarded Toshiba the...
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New mobile app for MFPs
New mobile app for MFPs - PriApps Software, headquartered in Austin, TX, launched PriApps Touch-Free - Advertised as the first completely contactless Single Sign-On, print, copy, scan and fax mobile app for MFPs - Offers secure print release - Works with Android or iOS based mobile devices - Company claims it is working with all OEMs to be able to offer for all brands of MFPs - Pricing not announced
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Toshiba TEC Singapore acquires MFP Business from Toshiba Data Dynamics
SINGAPORE , July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba TEC Singapore (TSE) announced their acquisition of the Multifunction Printers (MFP) Business from Toshiba Data Dynamics (TDSP). This will see TDSP shifting from a distributorship to a direct ownership model, where they will be supplying MFPs to their Singapore customers directly. This acquisition will also see the creation of a new business unit and absorption of existing TDSP employees into the newly created division. With this acquisition,...
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Re: Toshiba TEC Singapore acquires MFP Business from Toshiba Data Dynamics
I was kind of intrigued when I first viewed the headline, however after doing some research it seems it's just a Singapore acquisition
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Do some OEMs benefit from forced labor?
Do some Copier OEMs benefit from forced labor? Report published by the International Cyber Policy Center and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute - Claims that Chinese government is forcing Uyghurs and members of other Turkic Muslim minorities to work in factories in China, as part of a “re-education” program - Report names 27 factories in China that are supposedly using these forced laborers to supply 83 globally known brands - Companies named as benefiting directly or indirectly...
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Japan wants hard copy firms out of China
Japan wants hard copy firms out of China -The South China Morning Post reports that the Japanese government is offering a group of 87 Japanese firms, including MFP/printer OEMs, subsidies worth some $653 million to relocated their facilities in China to Japan and Southeast Asian countries - The strategy comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily shut down many factories in China, disrupting supply chains, with the Japanese government wanting Japanese companies to have a...
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Durst acquires majority stake in U.S.-based Vanguard Digital Printing
OEM Durst (Brixen, Italy), a leading global manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is strengthening its position in the U.S. graphics industry with the acquisition of a majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems which has its headquarters in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Vanguard Digital is a leading manufacturer of printing systems for the signage, decoration, corporate, industrial and packaging sectors. With the acquisition, Durst adds new printer classes...
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Will Xerox Acquire Ricoh?
Xerox & Ricoh Rumors are out there With the Xerox OEM agreement ending in April of 2021 with FujiFilm. Xerox needs a partner since failed attempt to buy HP. Rumors are also out there that Fuji Film may be looking to establish a beach head in the USA for their MFP's (that would be the Xerox enterprise MFP's). Fuji Film has already stated they will still OEM for Xerox after the OEM agreement has ended. But if Fuji enters the USA market then will they cut the agreement with Xerox? Many...
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Will Konica, Follow Ricoh's 2017 Strategy? Are Dealers Preparing for Massive Consolidation?
Will Konica, Follow Ricoh's 2017 Strategy? Are Dealers Preparing for Massive Consolidation? As the Document Imaging Channel's end-users continue to avoid printing, the industry's OEMs plan the path forward. Nothing like an evolutionary event to bring the need for bold leadership. OEMs are normally 5-7 years ahead in their business strategies. We have all heard the saying, "You can't turn an ocean liner on a dime." Unfortunately, most of the OEM's aspirations determined 5 years ago are now...
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Re: The End Of The Day With Ray! Overreaching OEMs Must Be Slapped Down
Is HP running low on channel supplies inventory? What's the news around that?
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Re: Will Konica, Follow Ricoh's 2017 Strategy? Are Dealers Preparing for Massive Consolidation?
Good read. Still waiting patiently on Ricoh’s plan as my changes are in coming in April. Big employee meeting today so hoping to learn more.
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Document Imaging Channel, What's different besides PPE?
Every year the industry has its dealer recognitions, and it's an excellent time for the channel's actors to check out what their peers are doing, how they are improving, and what new exciting things they are up to. This year I was looking forward to the ENX publication which profiles many of the channel's dealers. I was very interested in what the dealer community would share about the worst year in the industry's history. Wow, what a surprise when the magazine hit the streets. (I will...
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Any Multi-line Dealers Out There Willing to Share Thoughts on the OEMs?
I'm looking for general strengths/weaknesses of the OEMs - i.e. MFP technology, support, promos/credits/SPIFFs, etc. Would love to hear from you. Thanks! Lisa
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Can anyone help Lisa out please?
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Re: Any Multi-line Dealers Out There Willing to Share Thoughts on the OEMs?
How about KM or Sharp dealers? What are your pain points with their OEM service/support? Tell me what needs to be improved.
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Konica Minolta Receives Four BLI Awards from Keypoint Intelligence
Konica Minolta Receives Four BLI Awards from Keypoint Intelligence Company Recognized for Solutions in Healthcare, Workflow, Return to Work and Hybrid Workplace Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce it has received four prestigious Buyers Lab Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading independent evaluator for document imaging software, hardware and services. “As we continue our focus on using innovation and technology...
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Xerox Signs First OEM Partner of Global Payment Solutions Business
Xerox Signs First OEM Partner of Global Payment Solutions Business NORWALK, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Xerox Holdings Corporation (NYSE: XRX) signed Lexmark as the first original equipment manufacturer client for Xerox Financial Services (XFS), a new global payments solutions business. XFS, which finances both Xerox and third-party workplace technology needs, will provide financing for selected Lexmark Managed Print Services (MPS) engagements. “Lexmark selected XFS as a financing partner...
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Re: Xerox Signs First OEM Partner of Global Payment Solutions Business
Very strange indeed. My thinking is the financing will be a private label for the financing? Would want a Lexmark invoice to go out with Xerox on it, right?
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Re: Ricoh clarifies its commitment to print
Is looking to grow its OEM business (supplying hardware to competitors) to $923 million by 2025 ... as is Toshiba Tec. I am sure Xerox has plenty of offers to supply both A3 and A4 print engines. Maybe consolidation in the print industry does not mean as Sales Organizations but as hardware OEMS.
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Ricoh clarifies its commitment to print
Ricoh clarifies its commitment to print The Japan Times newspaper published an article entitled; “Is print dead? With shift to digital, office-equipment giant Ricoh votes yes” This article apparently caused quite a storm, as both Ricoh Europe and Ricoh USA had their executives give interviews stating that print is still an essential part of Ricoh Ricoh did state that it is planning on “Office Services” to bring in more revenue and profit than print hardware sales by 2025 Also stated that it...
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Is The Konica A3 Market Share Relevant to Their Future? Short Answer NO!
This week's article is a counterpoint to an article published in the recent ENX Magazine. An article that discusses many points I would challenge. The article is in interview form the newly appointed COO of Konica, Sam Errigo. The Link would not share however, It is titled "Bullet Proof: All Covered, Packaged Approach Position Konica Minolta for 2021 Success." You will find the article in latest ENX edition. Also Last week, I highlighted some of this interview's contents in an episode of The...
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Secure Logiq partners with Gaichu Managed Services to support their solutions and services globally
DELAWARE CITY, Del. , April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaichu Managed Services, a leading global provider of managed IT services, is pleased to announce a partnership with Secure Logiq, the industry's leading independent manufacturer of IT hardware, optimized for HD Surveillance applications. Historically Secure Logiq supported UK and mainland Europe onsite warranty visits themselves and another third party further afield. The company exports to 40 countries across 6 continents and it is...
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Xerox reports last quarter’s earnings
Xerox reports last quarter’s earnings Total revenue down 10.4% YoY to $1.71 billion Equipment sales revenue up 14.2% to $381 million A4 revenue up 41.7% to $68 million A3 revenue up 15.5% to $238 million PPS revenue up 4.5% to $70 million o Post sales revenue down 15.6% to $1.329 billion Print volumes remain below 2019 levels, but saw “modest sequential increase in page volume as quarter progressed’ - Operating margin up to 5.2% - Gross margin = 35.7%, down 260 basis points - Net income =...
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Epson Helps Advance Digital Industrial Printing With Availability Of OEM PrecisionCore Printheads
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — May 24, 2021 — Epson America today announced it is making its proven MEMs thin-film piezo inkjet printheads available to printer OEMs for integration into next-generation industrial printers. Epson has continued to lead the industry in innovation with its Si MEMs-based PrecisionCore® technology, setting new benchmarks for digital printing speed, quality and reliability. With options for aqueous, UV and solvent-based ink, in flexible design configurations, Epson...
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Ninestar announces earnings
Ninestar announces earnings - Ninestar of China is parent of Lexmark, Pantum, etc. - Published preliminary financials for first half of 2021 - Total revenue up 0.5% to 9,937 million yuan ($1.5 billion) - Operating profit up 18.9% to 721.9 million yuan - Total profit up 24.9% to 788.9 million yuan - Lexmark division “achieved shipments in the OEM strategic partner business” (Sharp and Toshiba are also selling Lexmark devices o Has been “able to stabilize its managed print services business...
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OEM new sales VS refurbished/2nd hand/used sales
P4Pers, just wondering if the OEM obsessions with ONLY new sales figures is replicated across the globe? in OZ the overwhelming and only interest is in the 10% of kit we are pushing out that's new while the 90% of second hand devices are all but ignored. Out of interest is that the same in Nth America?, Europe?, South America and so on? Interested to know if universal ignorance about the value of the 2nd hand devices is widespread! Thanks.
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@AC68 LOL, yes the universal ignorance of 2nd hand devices is equally wide spread! A recent comment stated that new A4 devices are now a 12 week wait here in the US. Not sure what they are waiting for, I would by every decent A4 I could get my hands on right now.
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Re: OEM new sales VS refurbished/2nd hand/used sales
Unfortunately right now the used market doesn't seem great. I assume because of the inability to get new equipment, other dealers are having to offer some used options and inventory from wholesalers is low and expensive.
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Canon has a 2nd hand inventory list they send weekly for dealers to purchase. The list used to always have about 60-80 machines on the list. The past couple weeks it's dwindled down to less than 20. With the backorders, I think a lot of dealers are picking these up to offer for sale or as loaner machines until orders are released.
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Re: OEM new sales VS refurbished/2nd hand/used sales
Even before the pandemic we were dong a healthy pre-owned business both wholesale and retail. May be doing a lot more of it moving forward if equipment doesn't start showing up. Leading with pre-owned right now in many situations where just a few months ago I would have never even brought up pre-owned to the customer.
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same here my friend. In man cases we are now buying the devices off lease to make sure we have a decent supply. Wonder if this is happening across the country for lease returns also.
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Onyx RIP certifies for HP Latex 2700
NYX software has been certified for the HP Latex 2700 Series Printer line, adding to its universality across the spectrum of wide format printers, workfklows and colour management. Together with its OEM versions offered by printer manufacturers read more hear
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Taiwan firm to enter US with new MFPs?
Taiwan firm to enter US with new MFPs? Avision of Taiwan, has facilities in China, Germany and Brazil and US Primarily a manufacturer of desktop scanners, shipping 25 million in its history, most of which are relabeled by a number of OEM partners Claims it has invested $100 million in R&D to develop its own b/w laser print engine technology Plans on launching its first color laser model in early 2024 Is looking to grow its business in the U.S. by either finding an OEM partner, or dealers...
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Ricoh Interactive White Board Demo Snippet
How to capture images on the Ricoh interactive white board. Seventy five inches of sweetness, and a great tool for #engineers #construction #architects #OEM #surveyors
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Color-Logic Metallic Software Now Available from Selected Equipment Dealers
Color-Logic Metallic Software Now Available from Selected Equipment Dealers West Chester, Ohio, USA: June 2023—Color-Logic has announced that its industry-leading metallic design software and Touch7 expanded color gamut software will henceforth be available in most of the world from selected equipment dealers. Discussing the expanded distribution, Mark Geeves, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing, said: “Color-Logic distribution channels are being expanded to include dealers who are...