E-Trail Digital Archive is an open source-based archival system designed to capture electronic communications for regulatory compliance and internal policy enforcement. Communications are stored based on user-specified criteria, and the solution offers a number of dynamic search functionalities that allow users to fine-tune search queries and quickly retrieve stored information.
Standard Finishing Systems
Standard Introduces Automated BQ-470 Perfect Binder
Fully Automated Four-clamp Perfect Binder
(Andover, Massachusetts) – At On Demand, May 16 - 18 in Philadelphia, Standard Finishing Systems will introduce the Standard Horizon BQ-470 fully-automated four-clamp perfect binder. The BQ-470, with its state-of-the-art design and fully-automated setup, is easy to operate with minimal operator training required. It produces up to 1,350 superior-quality perfect bound books per hour, with four clamps that travel on a vertical elliptical track
The BQ-470 is the latest in an expanding line of products that draw on Horizon’s core competence in finishing automation. The BQ-470 binder’s 10.4” LCD touch-screen is used to provide servomotor-controlled automation to the professional quality mid-range binding market for the first time. The BQ-470 can bind books up to 2.5” thick, and optional interchangeable glue tanks support both EVA and PUR adhesives to meet varying customer requirements.
According to David R. Reny, managing director, Standard Finishing Systems, “The BQ-470 provides fully-automated setup, an LCD touch-screen, single-person operation, and same-location loading and unloading. It’s the latest example of Horizon’s continuing strategy to bring productivity, performance, and advanced automation to every area of the bindery.”
The optional HT-70 Three-knife Trimmer and SL-40 Transport Tower can be combined with the BQ-470 to form a complete in-line binding system. The system is designed to maximize productivity in a small footprint. The HT-70 delivers sharp, square cuts, and features .5mm trim accuracy, mono-block construction, and an LCD display console that steps the operator easily through set-up and changeover.
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Standard Introduces Automated AFC-566FKT Floor-Model Folder
Fully Automated Set-up, Including Gap Settings
(Andover, Massachusetts) – On Demand, May 16 - 18 in Philadelphia, will be the North American premier of the Standard Horizon AFC-566FKT Floor Model Folder. Designed for commercial printers, in-plant printers, and trade binderies, the AFC-566FKT includes advanced set-up automation through a user-friendly 10.4” color touch-screen control panel that displays fold formats and sheet sizes for easy selection.
The AFC-566FKT brings folder automation to new heights with fully automated setup, including gap settings, as precise stepper motors drive end stops and fold plates to the exact location for the sheet size and fold style selected. This folder has been designed to serve the graphic arts and digital print markets, with ultra-quick changeovers and the ability to handle sensitive digitally-imaged sheets without marking, enabled by specially-formulated combination roller and scoring systems. The AFC-566FKT is equipped with 6 fold plates, which allows for a wide variety of folding in a minimum amount of floor space, at speeds up to 42,000 sheets per hour. This rounds-out the automated Horizon folder line-up, which now includes continuous-feed, pallet-feed, and band wrapping options, and touch-screen automation for sheet sizes up to 29 by 51 inches.
According to David Reny, managing director, Standard Finishing Systems, “The AFC-566FKT folder demonstrates Horizon’s continuing strategy to bring productivity, performance, and advanced automation to every area of the bindery. Horizon has combined their expertise in precision engineering with a powerful, user-friendly interface.”
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Standard Hunkeler Solutions to Blanket the Hall at On Demand
New Technologies and Diverse Applications Highlighted
(Andover, Massachusetts) -- Standard Finishing Systems will show a comprehensive portfolio of Standard Hunkeler unwinding, cutting, merging, stacking and folding solutions in partnership with leading continuous-feed digital print suppliers throughout the hall at On Demand. These various solutions -- shown with Delphax, IBM, and Océ -- are tailored to meet the application requirements of the commercial print, book publishing, transaction printing, and direct mail industries:
Standard Finishing Systems – Booth 2217
Transactional Statement Printing – Roll-to-fanfold
The Standard Hunkeler UW4 unwinder will be shown in-line with the UP3i-enabled Standard Hunkeler FS4 Folder, supporting a roll-to-fanfold transactional application. The FS4 features automated set-up and format changes with no requirement for manual gear adjustment, to increase the productivity of continuous-feed printers. The FS4 is capable of operating in-line to the latest and fastest generation of continuous forms printers, and can also operate off-line, for the fan-folding of preprinted rolls.
Delphax Technologies – Booth 2338
Print On Demand – Roll-to-booklets
The new Standard Hunkeler CS4-2 Cutter/stacker will cut sheets printed on the Delphax CR2000 Continuous Feed Digital Press and feed them into an in-line booklet maker. The CS4-2 Cutter features an automated diverter gate for blank sheets, and produces straight and accurate stacks for smooth feeding – whether to an in-line or near-line solution.
IBM Printing Systems – Booth 1534
Transactional Statement Printing – Roll-to-stack, Slit/merge
The Standard Hunkeler roll-to-stack slit/merge solution will be running in-line with the IBM InfoPrint 4100 HD5/6 Printing System, producing straight and accurate stacks of statements at a speed of 330 feet per minute. These high quality stacks can be easily fed into an inserter.
Océ North America – Booth 2800
Print on Demand – Roll-to-stack Lightweight Paper
The Standard Hunkeler lightweight roll-to-stack solution will be running in-line with an Océ VarioStream 9220 Printing System, producing digital newspapers on-demand. The oversized sheets are stacked in the 27" long stacker. This solution is also ideal for short-run books: the straight and fully separated book blocks can be easily transferred to the near-line perfect binding solution, featuring the Horizon BQ-270 automated off-line perfect binder and HT-30 automated off-line three-side trimmer.
Standard Finishing Systems, a division of Standard Duplicating Machines Corporation, is based in Andover, Massachusetts. Standard, a leading supplier of print finishing systems and reprographic equipment, markets its products through a network of independent dealers in the United States and Canada. For more information, call 1-877-404-4460. Or, visit the Standard website at www.standardfinishing.com.
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PTC Hot Product and Case Study
Industry’s first Integral solution for technical publications: With an integral connection between the latest releases of Windchill and Arbortext software, PTC provides the first single-vendor system ideally suited to solve the challenge of creating, managing and publishing complex technical documents concurrently with a manufactured product. (See booth #1311)
ITT
ITT, a $7 billion global manufacturer, has a strategic vision of “Design Anywhere. Build Anywhere. Sell, Service and Integrate Everywhere." PTC’s solutions are vital to this vision. A long-time Pro/ENGINEER customer, ITT has also standardized on PTC’s Windchill PDMLink solution for content and process management. Thus, ITT is able to provide its product developers a single source of product content–a “Global Vault”–that everyone, everywhere can access throughout a product’s lifecycle. By providing immediate, secure access to product content, one of ITT’s value centers has seen a 100% improvement in new business by generating quotes in days versus months.
Mortgage Resource Center
Mortgage Resource Center (MRC) is the maker of AllRegs, the leading source of compliance and guideline information for the mortgage lending industry. Because of the amount of feedback their user base requires almost daily, MRC needs to have nimble data – the ability to slice and dice data based on customer requirements. Using PTC's Arbortext software, MRC's content processors are able to spend time creating other ways to add value to the data, creating new products and establishing new markets. Using style sheets to format data for different media and customer requirements reduces MRC's delivery time by up to 75%.
Creo Print On-Demand Solutions and Hot Products
Customer Act+/Palmer Printing, Chicago, Illinois ("Act+")
Problem
Act+, a commercial printer was in need to broaden its service offering, and cultivate future growth in new directions.
Solution
Act+ decided to introduce digital printing. The company bought 2 Xerox iGen3 Digital Production Presses and Creo PODS Spire color server. Spire was chosen both for its ability to bridge offset and digital, and for its variable data publishing (VDP) capabilities. Act+ is on its way to achieving a unified workflow, and testifies to carrying out many services in-house which were previously sent outside, or simply refused. It is growing its revenues from VDP business, where it believes its future growth will come from.
HP Indigo Production Stream Server, powered by Creo.
HP Indigo Production Stream Server, powered by Creo PODS is a powerful digital color server, designed exclusively for HP with Creo technology. This server sets new standards for image quality, color control, and VDP options. With JDF-based connectivity it enables error-free integration with thirdparty solutions for higher productivity at lower cost.
IC-304 Print Controller for the Konica Minolta Bizhub PRO C6500
The IC-304 print controller supports Konica Minolta Bizhub PRO C6500 and retains its ease-of-use for high-quality color and VDP. This server is ideal for commercial and digital printers who want a user-friendly device that features the demanding needs of graphic arts customers, as well as JDF for seamless connectivity between offset and digital.
Customer Hudson Printing LLC, OH, USA
Problem
Hudson Printing, a commercial printer was experiencing problems with its digital color server's slow RIP time, dropped RIP's as well as difficulties with file and color manipulations.
Solution
Hudson Printing engaged in a beta project of the new HP Indigo Production Stream Server, powered by technology from Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group. Andrew Davis, Hudson Printing LLC: “With Creo production Stream Server we solved all of those problems. We were delighted to see RIP times shrinking, and also file and color manipulation available at the speed of pushing a button. The future is here!”
Digital IMS Hot Products
PrinterPresence by Digital IMS
On Demand Exhibitor - Booth 3063
Hot Product Announcements for AIIM On Demand Show Daily
For questions about these announcements contact Susan Thayer, 888-388-5778 ext 1077 PrinterPresence to Unveil Six New Web Site Designs at On Demand! Be the first to view the exciting new website designs for printers by visiting PrinterPresence at booth 3063. PrinterPresence transforms your website from an online brochure to a customer service machine. Your Web Site. Your way. PrinterPresence to Launch Advanced Website Solution at On Demand! With PrinterPresencePro, get a one-of-a-kind website design reflective of your company plus all the customer service and workflow management features that you need for a positive ROI. Stop by booth 3063 to learn more about PrinterPresencePro. Your Web site. Your way.
Vicisoft Technologies Hot Products and Case Studies
Vicisoft Technologies - Booth 362 of AIIM2006
Case Study #1 : Implementation of Vicidocs Enterprise at Unilever (ARABIA)
Unilever (Arabia) established a Centralized Processing Center in Dubai for handling the Accounting transactions at its branches across Middle East. ViciDocs Enterprise was implemented here along with a powerful offline capture tool (Pronto). Pronto enabled branch users to scan invoices with barcodes which were recognized by the system for automatically giving a unique control number. OCR/ICR recognition was used to extract values from certain zones of the invoices. Once the invoices are uploaded to the centralized cell, a browser based workflow is automatically initiated which routes the invoices through designated approvers before posting the data into SAP.
Case Study #2: Implementation of Vicidocs Enterprise at a Fortune 500 Logistics Company.
One of the core activities of the Client is providing consignment clearing services. ViciDocs Enterprise was implemented to automate this process. All the various departments (like billing, pre-clearing, post-clearing etc.) upload the documents to the ViciDocs Enterprise server which is used as the repository and also manages the wokflow. A barcode separator feature is incorporated wherein for each job, a barcode is printed out, which when scanned routes the subsequent pages to that job. The solution includes a universal viewer which allows viewing of any document in the workflow without the need of the native application. The solution included a universal viewer which allowed the users to view the files in the workflow without the need of the native application.
PRODUCT SUMMARIES
1) Vicidocs Enterprise
ViciDocs Enterprise is a scalable document management platform which offers rich functionality including distributed capture, email archiving, powerful search, sophisticated workflow etc.. The product is built on a robust services-based architecture and can be easily integrated with most existing applications. Clients include 4 Fortune500 companies.
2) Viciform
ViciForm, a distributed form processing solution, uses industry leading engines like Abbyy, Charactell etc. to offer OCR/ICR/OMR/Barcode recognition. The processing stages - scanning, recognition, data correction- can be configured on multiple machines. The product is priced on a installation basis (rather than the per user pricing offered for most products).
3) Vicimail
ViciMail is an email archiving solution which integrates with popular email clients like Outlook, Notes, Outlook Express etc.. It provides great flexibility to set policies governing the email archival process thus enabling organizations to meet compliance requirements. Organizations also benefit from the ability to collaborate effectively on email content.
Océ Hot Products and Case Studies
On Demand Product Summaries
Océ Contact: Carro Ford Weston, 859-737-2816, carrof@earthlink.net
On Demand marks the US debut of the Océ VarioPrint® 6250, the world's fastest, most productive cut-sheet duplex printing system. Featuring groundbreaking Océ Gemini Instant Duplex technology, the new system delivers breakthrough performance at 250 letter-size duplex prints per minute, 70 percent faster than any other printer in its class.
In Booth 2500, Océ is showcasing the first 3/3 configuration of the Océ VarioStream 9000 series. The new system is the fastest digital continuous feed device for 3/3 recto and verso printing. The combination of 3/3 color with blazing production speeds give users a unique solution for job-appropriate color.
Océ PRISMA software has expanded cross-platform interoperability. New Océ DPlink offers plug-and-play Xerox DigiPath and FreeFlow MakeReady connectivity. Océ PRISMAprepare is groundbreaking new device-independent document preparation software. Océ DPconnect allows Océ systems to coexist in Xerox DigiPath environments; Océ DPconvert offers seamless conversion from proprietary to standard formats.
Case Study #1: Océ Full Color Digital Production Helps
Marketer Raise Over $5 Million for Non-profits
“Our nonprofit clients raised more than $5 million in 2005 as a result of the campaigns we created for them using Océ systems,” noted Brian Weiner, president of One to One Gulfcoast. In the last 60 days of 2005 alone, the company generated more than 700,000 pages of 100 percent consistent color output on three Océ CPS systems. “The CPS systems provide the highest quality, most consistent color at the lowest TCO,” declared Weiner. “They are the job-appropriate color solution we need to help our clients get more ROI on their campaign dollar.”
Case Study #2: Marketing Campaigns Get to Market Fast with High-speed Océ Printers
Milwaukee-based Openfirst specializes in complex multi-channel marketing campaigns that require careful timing for maximum effectiveness. Clients include automotive, financial services, nonprofits, utilities and other competitive markets. Two Océ VarioStreamâ 9210 and 9220 black and color ready continuous-feed duplex and nine Océ VarioStream 7550 and 7650 high speed continuous printers systems help Openfirst hit critical delivery windows so marketers can shorten time to market and capitalize on business opportunities. The Océ printers give Openfirst the speed and production capacity to excel in meeting clients’ demands for fast, affordable output for strategic marketing campaigns.
Preservation Data, Inc. – Product Summary
If You Lost Your Irreplaceable Data, Would You Be Out Of Business? Preservation Data provides Automatic, Secure, Online, and Offsite data backup and recovery services for small and medium size businesses for your Peace of Mind. It’s so easy … you can set it and forget it!
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RSD Product Summaries
RSD Folders Global Archive
The Global Archive™ component facilitates the inclusion and classification of SAP data, print lists, incoming and outgoing documents in RSD Folders™ running on Unix and Windows server platforms. This scalable enterprise solution stores, manages, organizes and makes securely available content in any format, from both SAP and non-SAP applications.
RSD Doc2Mail™
Doc2Mail™ provides easy access to enterprise information for both internal and remote users using the "Push" mode to supply automated and timely report delivery or notification via a familiar e-mail interface. With Doc2Mail, the enterprise can flexibly choose the output distribution medium most cost-effective and best suited to end-user access requirements.
RSD Doc2Print™
Doc2Print™ efficiently manages both printers and print requests issued from RSD solution servers and their clients for print management in a distributed environment. Designed for high-volume, cross-platform delivery, it applies two simple concepts: workload balancing and rules-based rerouting automating the management of these tasks departmentally or across the enterprise.
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TOWER Software NA
TOWER Software’s TRIM Context enables a Department of Energy National Laboratory to reallocate $1 million in labor costs toward scientific progress.
The lab was in search of an information management solution to provide desktop access to their records, reduce the risk of losing non-paper based data and to enhance technology advances of information management through their IT department.
TRIM Context was implemented to manage the labs information and improve business processes throughout the lab resulting in significant savings in storage space, labor reallocation and process improvement. Today, the lab’s TRIM database includes 200+ end users and over 1.2 million records.
GBC Commercial Products Group
ProClick® Pronto™
The ProClick Pronto is an automated desktop binding unit that creates bound documents in seconds. ProClick binding is easy to edit, stylish, and lies flat. Pre-loaded cassettes enable you to bind quickly. Use the ProClick Pronto with an in-line punch to form a total finishing solution and workflow for printing, collating, punching and binding.
StreamPunch™ III
The GBC StreamPunch III is Ricoh’s in-line punching solution for ready-to-bind documents. Connected with Ricoh’s new production printers the Aficio MP9000, Aficio MP1100 and the Aficio MP 1135 StreamPunch III ensures increased productivity at up to 135 ppm for increased margins and quicker turnaround time on all your punching applications.
Document Sciences Corporation – Hot Products
Document Sciences (booth #3325), a leader in automating the creation and delivery of personalized enterprise communications, will highlight the newest design component of its xPression® suite, xPresso™ for Adobe® InDesign®. This easy-to-use design tool provides support for both Windows and Macintosh, enabling the generation of relationship statements and targeted marketing applications.
Optical Image Technology -- Case Study's and Product Summaries
AIIM On Demand Booth #332
Case Study: Companion Property & Casualty
Companion Property & Casualty was challenged in meeting mandated turnaround times for massive claims volumes. They instituted a powerful digital mailroom with DocFinity® Workflow, integrating it with IBM On Demand 390. Now, staffs from offices across the United States deliver claims, medical bills and related documents to pre-assigned workers for processing shortly after receiving the files from the mailroom. This enables faster processing and payment to claimants. The integration of DocFinity with the OD390 repository reinforces Companion's high-level, built-in security system, storing and guarding access to sensitive files. The result: higher claims volumes processed and no lost files.
Case Study: Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC)
Anesthesia Business Consultants (ABC), a medical claims processor for over 3,000 providers, was seeking technology that would help them decrease their claims processing time. ABC chose to implement the DocFinity suite of products for its indexing speed and for its ability to integrate with their existing software systems. With the implementation of DocFinity, processes that had initially taken more than two weeks were reduced to minutes. ABC is able to retrieve information within seconds, and no longer has to worry about lost or misplaced documents. As VP Steve Berman says, “DocFinity has more than paid for itself. There’s no doubt.”
Product Summaries
Version 9 of DocFinity® Version 9 of DocFinity is faster, stronger and easier to use than ever before. This robust, flexible suite includes enhancements to the Core, Web services, Workflow/BPM, user interface and more. DocFinity can be implemented quickly and easily, allowing organizations to store files and automate work processes efficiently.
DocFinity® Reports Module
The DocFinity Reports module has been dramatically reengineered, transforming the product to simplify compliance and to give managers greater flexibility. The newest version is a dynamic tool that allows managers to build and manipulate graphic reports on the fly, as well as audit user activity for HIPAA and SOX reporting.
DocFinity® Email Manager
DocFinity’s Email Manager was re-released last fall, giving customers complete control over which emails get imported into DocFinity’s repository and how information is indexed. Any header information, custom or standard, can be used for indexing. Email Manager ensures that emails and attachments are never lost, and simplifies compliance and audits.
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About Optical Image Technology, Inc.
Since 1986, OIT has been developing award-winning integrated document management solutions. OIT’s DocFinity Suite of document management software has gained prominent industry recognition by organizations such as AIIM International, Doculabs, IMERGE Consulting, Kinetic Information and Transform Magazine.
OIT serves customers throughout the world and across all major industries, including insurance, education, financial services, government, healthcare and more. By dynamically coordinating and managing the transfer of content with its document management software, the DocFinity Suite of products, OIT enables organizations to realize increased profitability, improved productivity and enhanced customer satisfaction by empowering them with enterprise-wide business processes.
For more information, please visit www.docfinity.com.
Ektron – Product Summary and Case Studies
Product Description
CMS400.NET is Ektron’s all-in-one web content management platform that enables organizations to create and manage interactive web, intranet and extranet sites. New out-of-the-box functionality, including web analytics, blogging, forums, polls/surveys and multimedia asset management, lets companies develop two-way communication with visitors, build community and attract more visits to increase business.
Case Study: Decibel Magazine (www.decibelmagazine.com)
When Decibel Magazine launched, its focus on establishing its print edition meant the website was limited to a table of contents, links to a few articles and back-issue purchases. It didn’t take long for the readership to demand more online content.
To build its audience and brand and remain relevant, Decibel redesigned its site and integrated Ektron CMS400.NET. The new DecibelMagazine.com bowed to rave reviews. It’s been recognized for adherence to design standards, traffic is up more than 100-fold and search engine rankings improved. Bottom line: Decibel blended CSS-based design, standards-compliant code and hot content to create an award-winning site.
Case Study: Judson College (www.judsoncollege.edu)
Since the Web has become the top place high school students and their parents look for colleges and universities, Judson College revamped its online strategy, making a site with a compelling design, simple navigation and relevant content core to its marketing strategy. With Ektron CMS400.NET, Judson transformed its website into its primary recruiting tool and one-stop, always up-to-date source of information and services for students, staff and the larger college community. Judson has seen increases in its site numbers, replaced some traditional offline recruiting techniques with online initiatives and brought its vision for a personalized, interactive website to life.
GBC Product Summaries
ProClick® Pronto™
The ProClick Pronto automated desktop binding unit creates bound documents in seconds. ProClick bound documents are easy to edit, stylish, and lie flat. Pre-loaded cassettes enable you to bind quickly. Use the ProClick Pronto with an in-line punch to form a total finishing solution and workflow for printing, collating, punching and binding.
StreamPunch™ III
The GBC StreamPunch III is Ricoh’s in-line punching solution for ready-to-bind documents. Connected with Ricoh’s new production printers, Aficio MP9000, Aficio MP1100 and Aficio MP 1135, StreamPunch III ensures increased productivity up to 135 ppm to give you increased margins and quicker turnaround time on all your punching applications.
DigiCoil
The fast, simple, tool-free set-up of GBC's DigiCoil coil binder makes it perfect for both short and long runs, in either digital or offset shops. This automated production binding system is easy to set-up, runs a full range of coil sizes, and sets the pace in your production environment.
FusionPunch™ II
Xerox offers the powerful combination of their Nuvera™, DocuTech™, iGen™, DocuColor™ printers with GBC punching. The FusionPunch II keeps pace with all printers, punches index tabs, offers an offset stacker, and features punching for six popular binding styles: ColorCoil, ProClick, WireBind, CombBind, VeloBind, 3-Ring.
Quantum P70iX
The Quantum P70iX can reach production volumes of up to 60,000 pages per hour and offers several common punch patterns with tool-less interchangeable dies. This fully digital near-line production punch features 24 custom job settings. allowing labor savings across the board in the print shop.
AP2-Ultra
The AP-2 Ultra Automatic Punch easily handles a wide variety of sheet sizes, punch styles, and paper stocks including index tabs and glossy stocks. Die set changes are tool-free and take only seconds. GBC offers a variety of punch patterns for almost any punching job.
GBC Modular Series
Whether you bind presentations in an office or production center, GBC has the right desktop finishing system to boost productivity and add versatility with professional-looking results. Visit the GBC Booth to see the Modular series of finishing systems including the CC2700 for ColorCoil binding, TL2900 for WireBinding, and PB2600 for CombBinding.
Kodak – Case Studies and Product Summaries
WMSG Uses NEXPRESS 2100 Press to Drive Highly Successful Direct Mail Programs
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20—In a recent direct mail campaign printed on one of five KODAK NEXPRESS 2100 digital presses, Williamson Marketing Services Group (WMSG) of Dallas helped a Fortune 200 financial services company realize an astonishing 900 percent increase in response with variable data printing, as compared with a previous static mailing.
ROI for the piece topped 200 percent versus a customary goal of 50-100 percent. “When you link the data we use for these direct marketing programs with the power of the NEXPRESS 2100 press, you have a highly effective marketing solution,” said Jim Liszewski, President of WMSG. “Dynamic, high quality variable data printing is the future of our business.”
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
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Microdynamics Group Employs KODAK VERSAMARK System to Help Customers Enhance Variable Data Documents
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20—Based in Naperville, Illinois, Microdynamics Group uses a KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system, a high speed inkjet printer, to provide four color variable data printing.
“We use the VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system for spot and full color applications,” said Tom Harter, Jr., Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Microdynamics Group. “Our search for digital color began when customers saw the need to enhance their documents—and one of the best ways to do that is with color.”
“We’re producing between two and three million images each month using KODAK technology to produce spot colors for logos and design elements, reducing our reliance on preprinted forms,” added Harter.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
(Kodak and Versamark are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2006
Special to the AIIM/On Demand Show Daily: Hot Topics – 4/20/06
KODAK i1200 and i1300 Series Scanners— Embargoed until May 15, 2006
An unbeatable combination of unique features, speed, and price packed into a document scanner design that has the smallest operational workspace available characterize a new series of Kodak workgroup and departmental scanners. You can adjust the scanner angle to fit your workspace, immediately scan images into an application with the touch of a button, and attach a tethered flatbed accessory for unsurpassed scanning flexibility.
KODAK Scan Station 100
Quickly turning paper documents into digital files once required both patience and a computer. A breakthrough in office innovation from Kodak now lets you simultaneously scan, store, and share documents on an office network, and email them anywhere—without a computer. Available now, the KODAK Scan Station 100 offers outstanding ease of use and a portable USB drive for personalized one-touch operation from its color touch screen.
KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 digital production color press
Expand capabilities and profits with short run color, variable, versioned digital printing, with the new KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 digital production color press. The NEXPRESS 2500 press prints 2500 A3 4/0 sheet per hour while delivering the highest level of modularity and flexibility. Customers can select desired paper capacity, increase processing capability, and add delivery of spot color, watermarking and protective coating with the KODAK NEXPRESS fifth imaging unit solution.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
(Kodak and NexPress are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2006
Digitech Systems Product Summary and Case Studies
AIIM On Demand Booth #533
Product Summary
Digitech Systems solidifies its position as an ECM leader with the launch of “Data Assurance”, a third-tier information security product that nightly delivers a back-up copy of customers content to the customers servers. Three levels of backup enable customers to simultaneously maintain their content on a redundant, hosted system and on their internal system.
Case Study 1
Customer: Genzyme: one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.
Problem:
Genzyme’s AP department needed to replace a paper-based system managing thousands of daily documents/transactions. They wanted to:
Results:
Genzyme chose Digitech Systems ImageSilo, a premier on-demand, ECM system resulting in:
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Improved records management – Before ImageSilo, audits revealed up to 10% lost/misplaced documents
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Improved departmental efficiency – now requires 66% fewer staff, and is completed in 1/3 of the time
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Records are securely accessible from any internet-accessible computer resulting in the removal of 40 file cabinets
Case Study 2
Customer: Johns Hopkins: a leader in patient care and medical research.
Problem:
The US Family Health Plan Claims department process over 7,000 claims weekly. They needed to replace a complex system of microfilm, CD’s and paper in order to:
Results:
Johns Hopkins chose Digitech Systems ImageSilo, a premier on-demand, ECM system resulting in:
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Pending claims reduced by 80%
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Monthly savings of more than $180,000
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Reclaimed 140 hours of productivity monthly
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Retrieval times reduced from 2-3 days to 2-3 seconds
Laserfiche Product Summary and Case Studies
Product Summary: Laserfiche Unveils Version 7.2
Laserfiche, a provider of premier document management solutions, will demonstrate Laserfiche Version 7.2 at AIIM Expo 2006. This major update features a host of new features, including “Check In/Check Out,” a collaboration and security tool for multiple user environments. Other enhancements include expanded foreign language support and new document auto-naming capabilities.
Case Study 1: LibertyBank
Eugene, Oregon
The Problem: LibertyBank’s back office and off-site storage spaces were overflowing with loan files, paperwork and many other documents. Microfilm was a cumbersome and inefficient solution. Since LibertyBank has branches spread throughout Oregon, there were difficulties sharing documents among different offices.
The Solution: Laserfiche Version 7 with WebLink, which allows secure, remote access to Laserfiche repositories from any computer with Internet access.
The Results: Bank documents can be instantly accessed by authorized employees with WebLink. Shipping and storage costs have been reduced dramatically, and employees are using hours of time each day previously spent filing and faxing to focus on customers.
Case Study 2: Self-Insured Schools of California
Bakersfield, California
The Problem: Burgeoning paper files were becoming an impediment to productivity and, ultimately, to SISC’s ability to grow. A mechanical filing system occupied an entire room, and 40 standing file cabinets were literally backing employees into a corner.
The Solution: A complete conversion to digital files using Laserfiche Version 7. More than two million pages of files have been scanned into SISC’s repository to date.
The Results: The mechanical file system was sold, and reclaimed space was turned into four new work stations and two offices. That conversion alone eliminated any immediate need to move to larger quarters.
Edelman Product Summary
SpringCM - 50-word Product Description
SpringCM, the source for on-demand content management, offers access to critical business information through one centralized, secure source. Intuitive and easy-to-use, SpringCM’s integrated service allows users to streamline processes to create visibility inside and outside their organization. Immediate benefits are realized at a fraction of the cost of installed systems.
XPEDX Hot Products
XPEDX UNVEILS NEW HP INDIGO-BRANDED PRINTING PAPERS LINE AT BOOTH 2857
xpedx, Booth 2857, will spotlight and discuss the new line of HP-branded coated and uncoated papers for HP Indigo presses. The line is available exclusively through xpedx. The five uncoated and eight coated HP Indigo sheets are made and converted in the U.S., are chain-of-custody certified and are available nationwide with quick delivery.
XPEDX EXHIBITS EXPANDED VECTOR PAPERS LINE, NEW VECTOR DI SWATCHBOOK
xpedx, Booth 2857, will show its expanded house-brand Vector line of papers for digital presses and production-rated color print equipment, as well as its new Vector DI swatchbook. The expanded line of Vector DI papers for direct imaging presses will be spotlighted. Vector is available nationwide with quick delivery.
XPEDX EXHIBITS KONICA PRESS, NEW WORKFLOWS AND SUITESHOP
xpedx, Booth 2857, will provide demos of a Konica Minolta LD-5100 digital color printing and proofing system. It will also spotlight new CIP4-JDF compliant digital workflows from major manufacturers. xpedx will discuss suiteshoponline.com, which offers 24/7 online training in all popular pre-press software as well as the full line of Pantone offerings at discount pricing.
Standard Finishing Systems Product Summaries
Booth 2217
Standard Horizon BQ-470 Perfect Binder
The new Standard Horizon BQ-470 fully-automated four-clamp Perfect Binder features a 10.4” color touch-screen and can bind books up to 2.5” thick at speeds up to 1,350 books per hour. Optional interchangeable glue tanks allow the BQ-470 to support both EVA and PUR adhesives to meet varying customer requirements.
Standard Horizon AFC-566FKT Folder
The new Standard Horizon AFC-566FKT 30” folder brings folder automation to new heights with fully automated setup, including gap settings. Up to 100 jobs can be stored in memory – with automated make-ready in 14 seconds. Features 6 fold plates for a wide variety of folding applications.
Standard Hunkeler CS4-2 Cutter/Stacker
The new Standard Hunkeler CS4-2 Cutter/stacker cuts sheets printed on continuous feed digital print systems and stacks for off-line use or feeds them into an in-line solution. The UP3i-enabled CS4-2 Cutter features an automated diverter gate for blank sheets, and produces straight and accurate stacks for smooth feeding.
Nuance Communications, Inc. Product Summaries
1) PaperPort Professional 10 – NDA until 5/16
PaperPort Professional 11 is the most productive and cost effective way to organize, find and share paper and electronic documents. PaperPort combines document management, network scanning and the power of PDF to deliver new levels of operational proficiency. Millions of people rely on PaperPort to streamline the way they work.
2) OmniPage Capture SDK – NDA until 5/16
The engine behind the world’s best OCR application, OmniPage Capture SDK 15 is everything you need to quickly add imaging, recognition and PDF capabilities to your own applications. Unprecedented accuracy/speed and a simplified API, and cutting edge new features make OmniPage Capture SDK 15 the most powerful imaging SDK in the world.
3) PDF Converter Professional 3
Instantly convert PDF files into documents, forms and spreadsheets that look like the original – complete with text, columns, tables, and graphics. Information is set free to be edited and integrated into your documents and presentations. Improved formatting, image-only PDF handling and page-range selection mean you’ll save more time than ever before.
Seamonds and Company Case Studies and Product Summaries
South Carolina Student Loan Corporation
The South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC) provides information about its financial aid programs by making presentations throughout the year. Each is accompanied by a wide range of printed materials including copies of presentations, loan applications, promotional flyers, and financial aid guides.
Until recently, SCSLC outsourced full color printing jobs to local print vendors – a costly solution amounting to tens of thousands of dollars annually. Then SCSLC acquired a RISO HC5000 Full Color ComColor™ ink jet printer. The HC5000’s high speed and low running cost allow the company to print full-color documents internally at a fraction of the cost.
Brandon Caulder, SCSLC Support Services Coordinator says, “By my estimate, the HC5000 saves us $23,000 a year on just five forms alone!”
American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter
The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross serves more than 2 million Florida residents. With its heavy focus on education, the chapter prints thousands of documents each year. It recently added RISO’s HC5000 Full Color ComColor™ ink jet printer to enhance its in-house capabilities and leverage the power of color in its materials.
“One of our major jobs is to print catalogs for Health and Safety programs. A typical run is 8,000 pieces. Not only is the HC5000 fast – the color is sharp, the registration is great and our documents look very professional. We’ve been able to add full color photos so our catalogs create a stronger impression,” says Harold Peterson, IT administrator.
“The HC5000 is an ideal way for us to increase productivity, save money and leverage the impact of full color. It’s a great fit for our needs,” he says.
Product Summaries
RISO HC5000 ComColor™ Printer
RISO’s HC5000 ComColor™ printer delivers fast and affordable color printing for everyday communications. The HC5000 prints at speeds up to 105 pages per minute and at sizes up to 11”x17”, making it the fastest sheet-fed ink jet printer on the market today with low running costs of $.03 per page in full color.
RISO MZ790 Printer-Duplicator
Enjoy high-quality, two-color printing with RISO¹s revolutionary MZ790. Print a single color or add a second color, all in one pass. Advanced technology makes color separation, master making, and printing little more than a pushbutton operation, and the vast array of RISO inks offers lets you add extra impact to your documents.
RISO RZ990 Printer-Duplicator
The RZ990 puts the power of a print shop into one simple-to-use device. It’s as easy to use as a photocopier, with far more capabilities and benefits. It boasts a blazing speed of 180 ppm, high quality 600 dpi scanning and printing, low operating sound and cost, and many productivity-enhancing features. The RZ990 is truly the flagship of all digital duplicators.
Group 1 Software/Pitney Bowes Product Summaries
DOC1 Series 5.3:
Group 1 Software announces the general availability of DOC1 version 5.3. UNICODE compliant, this release provides full double byte character support (DBCS), and is localized in 7 languages. DOC1 5.3 includes:
See your Group 1 Software representative for more details.
e2 Vault:
e2 Vault – a single repository that supports web presentment, on-line account management, customer service and historic document archival applications – is now available for Sun Solaris and Linux environments, and also enables Pitney Bowes D3 solution to access e2 Vault, which provides improved performance and scalability over the its previous repository.
Captovation Announces New Enhancements in Check Capture 5.1
Newest version includes CAR/LAR support and X9.37 output
Minneapolis, MN, April 24, 2006—Captovation, a developer of document and check capture software, announced today new enhancements to the next version of their check imaging product, Captovation® Check Capture. These enhancements include a CAR/LAR (check courtesy and legal amount recognition) option and X9.37 output support to enable electronic check image exchange. These enhancements will position Check Capture as a true Check 21 truncation system for financial institutions.
Captovation Check Capture 5.1 is enhanced with CAR/LAR intelligent character recognition technology, to recognize, interpret and analyze check data. This CAR/LAR option interprets the numeral and written check amounts and electronically extracts the information into data fields, thereby reducing the manual encoding requirements. Check Capture first looks for an encoded check amount, and if an encoded value is not available, the CAR/LAR amount will populate the amount field.
If the CAR/LAR feature is enabled, users can also take advantage of the recognition confidence option. The recognition confidence option allows users to display checks in which the confidence for a CAR/LAR result is within a certain range. This helps a controller display and review all check items with low confidence. For example, amounts that do not meet the confidence standard set by the organization will be flagged for manual verification and the user will not be able to commit (archive) that check item.
With the advent of Check 21 (Check Truncation Act), Captovation also found it necessary to provide support for the X9.37 output defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI X9.37 is a binary interchange format that contains the check MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) data and an image of both sides of the check. Utilizing this output standard, financial institutions can capture the image and MICR data of a check and transfer them electronically to a check clearinghouse or paying bank. Clearing checks electronically is much faster because it eliminates check sorting and the shipping of checks from bank to bank.
After a Check Capture user has finished imaging their checks, the X9.37 driver pre-commits all check items and returns validation errors found within each check. If no errors are found, an X9.37 file is created for each batch of checks scanned. If data validation errors occur, the checks are flagged on a per item basis making it easy for users to quickly identify and correct errors.
Check Capture 5.1 also includes a new user interface with new tool bar icons and display windows. Most of these user interface enhancements were added to allow the user to easily validate check imaging, check MICR parsing and CAR/LAR results.
Additionally, Check Capture supports the creation of manual cash letters – used for manual check clearing. Once the checks are scanned, an itemized listing of all checks in the bundle will be created, including the check amounts, on-us data, item sequence numbers, etc. This listing is required for financial institutions that will not be clearing check items electronically.
Continuing to strengthen its check scanner support, Check Capture 5.1 now supports the Canon CR-55 check scanner. The Canon CR-55 has the ability to scan up to 55 pages per minute and supports black and white, grayscale, and 24 bit color with resolutions of up to 300dpi.
Captovation Check Capture 5.1 is set to be released in Quarter 2 of 2006. Captovation will be demonstrating Check Capture 5.1 at the AIIM show, May 15th – May 18th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
About Captovation, Inc.
Captovation develops check capture software for financial institutions. Our Captovation® Check Capture system provides the critical first step to becoming image enabled, thereby allowing financial institutions to capture checks at their earliest point of presentment so they can participate in and realize the many benefits of Check 21 and electronic image exchange. Check Capture can be used with many check scanner devices and includes such features as X9.37 support (Check 21 output standard), auto MICR parsing, and CAR/LAR recognition (optional). Check Capture is sold through Captovation certified resellers and OEM partners. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.captovation.com.
©2006 Captovation Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Standard Finishing Systems Hot Products
Abstracts:
1) Standard will show a comprehensive portfolio of Standard Hunkeler unwinding, cutting, merging, stacking and folding solutions in partnership with continuous-feed digital print suppliers Delphax, IBM, and Océ. These various solutions are tailored to meet the application requirements of the commercial print, print on demand, book publishing, transactional printing, and direct mail industries.
2) Standard announces order-taking for the new Standard Horizon BQ-470 fully-automated four-clamp perfect binder. State-of-the-art design and fully-automated setup make the BQ-470 easy to operate with minimal operator training. The four-clamp binder produces up to 1,350 superior-quality perfect bound books per hour, and boasts optional interchangeable EVA/PUR glue tanks.
3) On Demand will be the North American premier of the Standard Horizon AFC-566FKT Automated Floor Model Folder, designed for commercial printers, print on demand shops, in-plant printers, and trade binderies. The AFC-566FKT includes advanced set-up automation through a user-friendly 10.4 inch color touch-screen control panel that displays all common fold formats and sheet sizes for easy selection.
Digital Mail – Hot Product Summary
Data Dimensions’ digital mail distribution system automatically and intelligently routes images of inbound mail to each addressee’s desktop where it can be viewed, forwarded, downloaded and printed. This patent-pending software can also analyze content and apply business rules to route specific images to the other workflow systems or applications.
Böwe Bell + Howell – Hot Products and Case Study
BBH Scanners (Booth #424)
Spectrum XF
BÖWE BELL + HOWELL’s new “performance-without-compromise” Spectrum XF production scanners deliver superior image quality at speeds up to 30 percent faster than previous models. Capturing up to 140 ppm, Spectrum XF features state-of-the-art SharpShooter™ camera technology and onboard VirtualReScan® image enhancement.
Visit www.bbhscanners.com or call 1-800-SCAN-494 for more information.
Trūper
The Trūper Series, BÖWE BELL + HOWELL’s low-volume production scanner family, features a combination of speed and duty cycle that is unrivaled in its class. Bundled with VirtualReScan 4.0, the Trūper 3600 is a rotary-only scanner, and the Trūper 3200 is a flatbed-plus-rotary model.
More information at www.bbhscanners.com or 1-800-SCAN-494.
Sidekick
Böwe Bell + Howell’s Sidekick offers everything you need for desktop document management, all in one box. Easy to operate and maintain, the scanner features color and duplex scanning with superior image quality. Sidekick includes a USB cable, Capio™ capture and VirtualReScan® image enhancement.
Learn more at www.bbhscanners.com or 1-800-SCAN-494.
BBH Scanners Caqse Study
Customer: Security Benefit, a Topeka, Kan., retirement plan provider that manages more than $15 billion in assets and has half a million contacts in force.
Problem: All of Security Benefit’s processes were paper-based, which made the processing, archiving and retrieval of customer document costly and time-consuming.
Solution: Security Benefit implemented document imaging and workflow, including two BÖWE BELL + HOWELL Spectrum high-volume scanners and the Sidekick entry-level scanner for distributed scanning. It reduced document retrieval time from days to minutes, improved customer service and compliance, and leveraged its system to offer outsourced business processing services as a source of revenue.
New Mexico Software – Hot Products and Case Study
DFC3 – Document & Digital Asset Management:
The DFC3 rescues almost any industry from the costs and lost opportunities caused by document inundation. Either as a hosted web solution or as a software appliance installed at a customer’s premises, the DFC3 reads paper and manipulates and securely distributes images and digital files, handling over 200 file types.
TORC – Online Remote Backup Solution:
Accessible as a hosted web solution or as a software appliance, TORC schedules, retrieves, and restores partition or file backups for any computer via a web browser. Search within backup images to locate a single file, or initiate recovery to any computer from anywhere in the world.
RODEO – Content Management:
Via any standard web browser, rapidly develop custom websites and portals. Integrated with a build in web server, or easily integrated with third party solutions, the Rodeo Content Management software appliance or hosted service offers the simplest method to publish dynamic content on the web or Intranet.
Case Study Summaries:
Center for Bone & Joint:
The Center for Bone & Joint, a leading orthopedic surgery practice in Florida, performs over 6,000 operations and 84,000 patient visits per year. Inundated with millions of pages of patient records, insurance forms and reports, and financial documents, the practice turned to New Mexico Software’s DFC3, or Digital Filing Cabinet 3, to resolve the overload. Enabling each of over ten separate offices to work under a single primary DFC3 software appliance, the New Mexico Software improved document workflow times, decreased paper storage, and improved cash flow through better visibility into finances. Days spent searching for information has decreased to seconds.
Cleansource:
Cleansource, the fastest growing office supply distributor in California, handles over 700 client orders daily. Needing to improve invoice handling, and enable web delivery of the invoices to each customer, New Mexico Software offered the DFC3, or Digital Filing Cabinet 3. With its open API that enables rapid integration into web sites and applications, and its embedded conversion of paper information into formatted data, the DFC3 allowed Cleansource to automatically convert their paper system into a web-based document and data repository. Cleansource clients benefited from improved service, and Cleansource saved tens of thousands of dollars per year over paper processes.
Canon U.S.A. Raises the Curtain on a New Era of Color at AIIM On Demand Canon’s New imageRUNNER and imagePROGRAF Devices, imagePRESS Technology and imageWARE Solutions Debut At Leading Industry Event
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2006 – Raising the curtain on a new era of color, Canon U.S.A, Inc., the nation’s market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser printer/copier solutions , today will showcase a number of new corporate Color imageRUNNER® models, and large-format imagePROGRAF devices, as well as imagePRESS™ technology and new imageWARE™ software solutions at AIIM On Demand (Booth #1624).
At the show, Canon debuts the Color imageRUNNER C5180 for corporate environments. In addition, Canon will demonstrate four new large format printers - the imagePROGRAF iPF9000, Canon’s first 60-inch large format printer, and the imagePROGRAF iPF700/iPF600/iPF500 - for the graphics arts, corporate and computer-aided design (CAD) markets. Also, Canon will display the imagePRESS C7000VP and imagePRESS C1 digital press technologies developed to meet the growing digital color demands of the commercial print and graphic arts markets, and imageWARE software solutions, including imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.0, imageWARE Enterprise Management Console and imageWARE Remote.
“Canon is uniquely positioned to offer a broad range of solutions, both hardware and software, to fit any organization and help to solve real document handling, management and workflow challenges,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Today’s announcements further demonstrate Canon’s commitment to delivering devices, solutions and technologies that help shape our industry and herald in new eras of innovation.”
Highlights of today’s announcements include:
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Color imageRUNNER C5180– Using Canon’s next-generation color imagePlatform system architecture, imageCHIP (Concurrent Hyper Intelligent Platform), the new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series brings fast engine and data processing speed and reliable color to office and professional users alike. The robust imageCHIP system architecture, with its dual CPU design and increased memory capacity (up to 1.5GB RAM and 80GB Hard Drive) from previous imageRUNNER series, helps to simultaneously process documents that are scanned, copied or printed quickly and efficiently.
Based on four-drum technology, the Color imageRUNNER C5180 models, the first of several new Color imageRUNNER models scheduled for launch this year, operate up to 51 pages-per-minute (ppm)ii for both black-and-white and color. The new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series, which is available as a “Base” model that can be expanded to fit one’s particular printing or scanning needs or an “i” model that is configured standard with print and enhanced send features for general office environments, leverages Canon’s proprietary Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP®), which enables organizations to tailor their system functions to specific industry or business needs with customized applications.
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imagePROGRAF iPF9000* (60-inches), iPF700* (36-inches)/600 (24-inches)/500 (17-inches) – Canon looks to round out its portfolio of large format printers with new imagePROGRAF devices, including the new iPF9000, Canon’s first 60-inch large format printer, to help meet the needs of the graphic arts professionals. The iPF700/iPF600/iPF500 large format printers will target users in the corporate and CAD markets. These products will join the imagePROGRAF iPF5000, introduced earlier this year at the Photo Marketing Association Show, in the most comprehensive line-up of Canon-branded large format printers ever.
Canon’s new iPF9000 large format printer will be equipped with a 12-color printing system, featuring Canon LUCIATM pigment inks and the company’s proprietary Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) high-precision print head technology.
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imagePRESS C7000VP*/** and imagePRESS C1*/** – The new imagePRESS C7000VP and imagePRESS C1 are poised to revolutionize the commercial print and graphic arts markets. When available, the imagePRESS C7000VP will print at 70 pages-per-minute (ppm) for letter-sized output in color and black & white, and the imagePRESS C1 will deliver up to 14ppm color and 60ppm black & white, based on letter-sized output.
Both new imagePRESS devices use Canon’s new generation color imagePlatform controller, Gloss Optimization technology, finishing capabilities and improved toner to deliver job-to-job, day-to-day, week-to-week color consistency that rivals offset quality printing.
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imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.0, imageWARE Enterprise Management Console and imageWARE Remote – The new imageWARE offerings provide users with a centralized, cost effective document management solutions for their imageRUNNER devices.
Canon’s imageWARE Accounting Manager is an effective cost accounting and recovery solution that tracks all hardcopy document output across the network and automatically calculates the cost per user and/or per device. The second imageWARE solution introduced today is imageWARE Enterprise Management Console, a Web-based management and monitoring utility that can assist with the discovery, installation and management of printing devices on the network. Finally, imageWARE Remote is a solution that allows for remote meter reading and service monitoring for device error and service notifications.
Individual press releases on the new Color imageRUNNER, imagePRESS, imagePROGRAF and imageWARE offerings can be found at the Canon U.S.A. Web site (www.usa.canon.com).
All of the new products mentioned above will be on display at the Canon booth (#1624) at the AIIM On Demand Show in Philadelphia, May 16th-18th.
In addition to its new products, Canon will be showing Canon brand and third-party applications based on Canon’s MEAP technology. Companies demonstrating MEAP based applications include Ribstone, eCopy, Pharos and GBCBlue.
Business Machines Heritage of Canon
From the original laser-based copier and the networking and digitalization of the workplace to today’s shift to color documents, Canon has strived to set the standard for digital imaging in departmental, workgroup environments and high-end production applications. Canon entered the business machines industry in the 1960s, and went on to achieve world-class status for its technological innovations, quality and reliability. In 1968, Canon introduced the first plain-paper copying machine with a laser. Canon further improved electrophotography technologies to create the full-color copying machine family – the CLC Series – in 1983, the first digital copier in 1984 and the award-winning imageRUNNER line in 1999, among other industry milestones.
According to Gartner Dataquest, Canon has been the overall market brand leader in the U.S. color laser copier market for the past 19 consecutive years and the overall number one brand leader in the black-and-white copier market for 23 out of the last 24 yearsi.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
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* This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
** A Product Report required by 21 C.F.R. § 1002.10 has not been submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration for this product. This product is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until the required report has been submitted.
All availability dates, specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.
Source – Gartner Dataquest – “Printer Quarterly Statistics United States – Database,” Camille Iorns February 2006.
Enfocus Hot Products
Enfocus PitStop Professional’s PDF editing and industry standard-compliant preflight capabilities allow advanced quality checking and last minute correction.
Enfocus PitStop Automate is an intelligent solution allowing professionals with any level of production knowledge to easily control movement, and processing, of jobs through departments and on to output.
Enfocus
Enfocus is a leading brand in PDF and production automation technology. Universally acclaimed technologies, products and service innovations include Certified PDF®, PitStop Professional, PitStop Server, PitStop Automate, Instant PDF, Instant Barcode, StatusCheck and www.CertifiedPDF.net. Enfocus goes beyond preflight, delivering unmatched PDF creation and guaranteeing precise PDF output.
Enfocus PitStop Professional 7
Enfocus PitStop Professional 7 offers the most advanced PDF editing and industry standard-compliant preflighting for last minute quality checking and corrections. New features offer automated modifications to entire documents. Enfocus Certified PDF® technology embeds the quality status in the file for easy file exchange. PitStop Professional is a proven job-saver.
Elixir Technologies Corporation Introduces Resource Management Outsourcing and More
VENTURA, CA – May 15, 2006 – Elixir Technologies Corporation, a leading developer of software for creating and managing high-value documents of all types, today announced the addition of outsourced AFP and Xerox printer resource management to their Professional Services offering.
Outsourcing provides a cost-reducing alternative to onsite resource creation, editing and management and can be offered on a per-project or on-going basis. Elixir can optionally host all or part of a company’s print resources and provide back-up assistance if ever required. The three major benefits to outsourcing this type of work and management are the elimination of software licensing costs as associated with the applications required for resource creation; elimination of training requirements for the applications; guaranteed turnaround times.
A global company now in its twenty-first year, Elixir builds end-to-end solutions to manage documents that express your business.
For more information about Elixir Technologies, please call (805) 641-5900 ext. 5 or visit www.elixir.com
Elixir’s Opus Archive Provides Fast, Efficient, Browser-Based Document Storage and Retrieval
VENTURA, CA – May 15, 2006 – Elixir Technologies Corporation, a leading developer of software for creating and managing high-value documents of all types, today announced Opus Archive, a document archive system closely coupled to Opus, the company’s document design software for data-driven printing. Opus Archive also securely stores printstreams, images, email messages and documents from other sources.
Opus Archive indexes everything on a page while loading its database, including the positions of all information. By dramatically reducing the search space by adding location as a variable, Opus Archive can search terabytes of documents in under a second, a search rate that persists regardless of the size of the archive. This functionality permits searches such as “find social security numbers starting with ‘447’ that appear at this location on the page.” Archive managers don’t have to know in advance how the database will be used—they can design simple or complex searches on the fly, share the new search screens with company users, enabling archival searching without rebuilding or other delays.
Opus Archive is accessed and managed through a web-browser interface and can act as a server for customer applications or even for other document management systems that are less capable when handling large numbers of retained documents.
Opus Archive uses optional integrated Elixir transformation utilities to convert printstreams to Adobe® Acrobat® PDF files that appear identical to the printed versions. The process can be automated using a directory watch option where Opus Archive monitors a directory and automatically loads the documents as they are created. These archived originals can be located, then printed, routed, annotated, saved, combined, or delivered to other programs. Used in a help-desk application, Opus can generate documents for AFP printing and, at the same time, create PDFs for archival. The PDF versions are normally available online even before the printed versions are in the mail.
Opus Archive enables a dramatic reduction in hardware and infrastructure investment, even when it is scaled to enormous sizes. The system is deployed on the Elixir Blue Ocean Appliance, a standalone rack-mount server, and all storage is external. System installation and setup time runs between one to five days.
A global company now in its twenty-first year, Elixir builds end-to-end solutions for managing documents that express your business.
For more information about Elixir Technologies, please call (805) 641-5900 or visit www.elixir.com.
Elixir Technologies Introduces Variable Data Document Design for Small and Medium Business
VENTURA, CA – May 15, 2006 – Elixir Technologies Corporation, a leading developer of software for creating and managing high-value documents of all types, today announced Opus for SMB, a design solution for variable data printing packaged and priced for the small and medium sized market.
Opus for SMB is an end-to-end design solution for variable data printing, packaged with all the tools needed to produce personalized forms and documents. Opus for SMB includes a full set of familiar Windows® design tools as well as support for designs created in other applications.
This rapid application design is designed for in-house publishing groups and print service providers who need to quickly produce personalized documents using full color, data-driven graphics and conditional logic
A member of the Opus family of document composition products, Opus for SMB serves a segment of the market that requires a robust, easy-to-use package priced for small to medium business.
The Windows environment with a ‘design once and publish anywhere’ model, accepts a wide range of data and resource inputs, offers sophisticated conditional logic and outputs to both print, web and email.
A global company now in its twenty-first year, Elixir builds end-to-end solutions to manage documents that express your business.
For more information about Elixir Technologies, please call (805) 641-5900 ext. 5 or visit www.elixir.com
Elixir Technologies Adds Platform Independence to Elixir’s Transformation Solutions
VENTURA, CA – May 15, 2006 – Elixir Technologies Corporation, a leading developer of software for creating and managing high-value documents of all types, today announced support for a full range of operating systems for their transformation solutions.
Platform independence, including z/OS, Windows, FreeBSD, Sun Solaris™, HP-UX, OS X, Linux, AIX, MVS, USS now provide file transformation solutions for any size business regardless of operating system.
A long-time expert in conversion technologies, Elixir now offers transformation solutions for any platform with support for over twenty formats including:
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AFP
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DJDE/metacode
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3211
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PDF
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IPDS
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PostScript®
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SAP®
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XML and many others.
With the Elixir Transformation Solutions, companies can repurpose print files and other file formats without rebuilding document applications.
A global company now in its twenty-first year, Elixir builds end-to-end solutions to manage documents that express your business.
For more information about Elixir Technologies, please call (805) 641-5900 ext. 5 or visit www.elixir.com
Elixir Technologies Introduces Color Metacode Print Capability with Support for Xerox LCDS-Spectrum
VENTURA, CA – May 15, 2006 – Elixir Technologies Corporation, a leading developer of software for creating and managing high-value documents of all types, today announced its support for Xerox LCDS-Spectrum in two Elixir products, Opus, the company’s document design software for data-driven printing and Elixir’s DesignPro Tools, for form design and Xerox native mode resource creation and editing.
Xerox LCDS-Spectrum allows customers previously restricted to black and white or highlight print to produce full color using the same document file, no redesign is required. Now any existing Metacode form can print in full color leveraging customers’ investments in documents and forms.
Both Opus and DesignPro Tools import the Elixir ELX format which is used by a majority of customers producing Metacode. This format can be sent directly to the LCDS printer to produce color versions of existing Metacode documents, or used as a template to create new documents. Opus can produce highly personalized documents using variable data printing and supports a variety of printstreams. DesignPro Tools can be used in the same manner for color LCDS printing with the added benefit of native-resource editing of Xerox forms, fonts and graphics.
Elixir’s Opus and DesignPro Tools products coupled with Xerox LCDS-Spectrum provide two options for customers wishing to move to color Metacode.
A global company now in its twenty-first year, Elixir builds end-to-end solutions to manage documents that express your business.
For more information about Elixir Technologies, please call (805) 641-5900 ext. 5 or visit www.elixir.com
QUALITYLOGIC To Present Range of New Products and Services
Will introduce XPSLab and provide information about XPS training, introduce new version of PageSense; and exhibit other new products.
Moorpark, CA – May 4, 2006 – QualityLogic (www.QualityLogic.com), the provider of leading-edge QA and QC test tools and services for the imaging and telecommunications industries, will introduce and preview a range of new products and services in Booth # 1001, Microsoft Partner Pavilion, at the AIIM/OnDemand Expo, May 15–18, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. QualityLogic will introduce and demonstrate XPSLab and provide information about their independent XPS training classes. They will also exhibit other new products and services designed for the XPS document format.
In addition James Mater, QualityLogic president and CEO, will give a presentation titled “Testing XPS” which will be an overview of XPS technology, its testing considerations and solutions offered by Microsoft and QualityLogic.
“We are the go-to guys for companies implementing XPS file formats in their applications and native XPS print paths,” says Mater. “QualityLogic is the first company to offer independent training classes for engineers and designers working with XPS technology. Because we offer both training and an excellent set of XPS test tools and utilities, companies that come to us can really jump-start and improve their XPS implementations with industry standard test tools and test suites.”
XPSLab is a new set of essential, timesaving development and test utilities that allows developers and engineers to analyze, edit and manipulate Microsoft XML Paper Specification (XPS) documents for testing and debugging purposes. XPS Document is Microsoft’s new document and print format.
PageSense is a printer and multi-function peripheral (MFP) performance test tool used by major printer companies throughout the world. It is the de facto standard for printer performance measurement and now includes MFP performance measurement capabilities. PageSense uses application test files created in applications from companies such as Adobe, Corel, Microsoft and others to perform automated throughout-performance testing of printer and MFP products.
For more information about these products and services, contact QualityLogic at info@qualitylogic.com, or call 800-436-6292, ext. 35 or 805-531-9030, ext. 35.
ABOUT QUALITYLOGIC
QualityLogic Inc. provides leading-edge QA and QC test tools and services for the imaging and telecommunications industries. Its tools and services are used for conformance, performance, and interoperability testing – from low-level firmware testing to high-level multi-tier application testing. Its target markets are companies that develop and market printers, multifunction peripherals, Telephony/IP products/services and client-based/mobility software.
QualityLogic partners with leading technology firms to develop new and enhanced test solutions for emerging technologies. It is the first company to provide independent Microsoft XPS technology training for engineers and designers, and it also developed a comprehensive set of XPS test suites, tools and utilities. QualityLogic also offers a Certified Page Yield Testing Service for printer ink and toner cartridges, as well as testing for consumables reliability, print quality and cost of ownership.
QualityLogic executes certification programs for several Microsoft products including Pocket PC, Smartphone and others. In addition, it performs competitive assessment work for HP, Dell and other printer companies. QualityLogic’s PageSense product is the de facto performance-measurement standard for printer throughput testing and analysis.
QualityLogic's fax testing tools are used by companies that develop fax machines and build the network infrastructure equipment to handle fax traffic, and the carriers that run these networks. QualityLogic’s fax-tools customers include AT&T, Alcatel, British Telecom, Cisco, Ericsson, Microsoft, Motorola, Nortel and others.
Address is: QualityLogic, 5401 Tech Circle, Moorpark, CA 93021
Phone is: 805-531-9030 or 800-436-6292.
Web site is: www.qualitylogic.com
Fax is: 805-531-9045
OR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Darryl Lloyd, Darryl Lloyd Inc., DL@DLloyd.com, 805-499-0562
Laura Posson, QualityLogic, Inc., LPosson@qualitylogic.com, 805-531-9030, ext 35
EDITORS’ NOTE:This press release can be downloaded at www.qualitylogic.com. Click on “Newsroom”, and then “News Releases.”
MatrixView Case Study and Product Summary
MatrixView Inc – Booth 465
NTUC Income Insurance Cooperative Limited – Case Study
NTUC Income Insurance Cooperative Limited is Singapore’s largest general insurer with multiple branches. The company faced high transportation and human labor costs from collecting insurance applications at various branches for scanning, processing and storage. Huge file sizes also impeded speedy transmission, causing long downloading and slower processing time.
docuMAT LongbowTM allows all insurance application forms to be converted into electronic format that are legally binding, at every branch. It provides a reliable and automated capturing process that ensures high visual quality documents for ease of indexing and retrieval. Other benefits include higher transmission speed, lower network utilization and faster access to scanned electronic files.
WuXi PharmaTech – Case Study
WuXi PharmaTech is China’s first and leading chemistry-based pharmaceutical Research & Development Service Company.
WuXi PharmaTech’s scientists regularly transfer large confidential files electronically to and from their clients in order to share research data and manage projects. The organization needed a speedier and more secure method of electronic transmission that will complement other collaboration mechanisms that it was currently using.
LongbowTM provides WuXi PharmaTech with a real-time collaboration platform that allows researchers and clients to share information instantaneously. Transfer time and bandwidth consumed are significantly reduced. Additionally, data encryption ensures that only authenticated clients can open the files. Cost is minimized while productivity and customer satisfaction are increased.
Product Summary
DocuMATTM Enterprise suite of solutions provides the following powerful features. LongbowTM captures embedded information from document and transmits them quickly at perfect quality; eDocument Management System provides a repository for all stored documents and ensure easy control and tracking; Workflow Management System provides zero-programming application development toolkit that allows user to focus on critical processes and; Enterprise Portal System allows real-time collaboration and effective sharing of business information among users.
RSA Showcases New Workflow Solutions
Rochester, NY, May 11, 2006 – Rochester Software Associates, Inc. will be demonstrating a host of new products at AIIM / On Demand in Philadelphia, May 16th to 18th in Booth #3049 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
WebCRD™, RSA’s online ordering and print job fulfillment / production management application, has undergone some major enhancements. WebCRD 6.0 sports an updated ordering interface that dramatically simplifies the ordering process: fewer clicks, with all the right options displayed on a single ordering screen for the user to quickly and easily make job ticket selections.
Variable data workflows have also been enhanced in the latest WebCRD update. Variable data forms are designed with applications of the user’s choosing, and form fields are added to specify the variable data areas. Templates are made available to customers, who then can upload .csv files, interactively enter data, or access their WebCRD address book to create the desired results, which may be previewed on screen. Print-ready PDF files are sent to the Print Center, pre-ticketed and ready for output.
AutoStock™ is being introduced at On Demand. This new module for WebCRDenables automated inventory tracking and reordering based on inventory level triggers. With the WebCRD AutoStock module, a closed-loop system of ordering and inventory management of orderable catalog items is enabled. As customer orders are placed, items are put on reserve. Fulfillment of WebCRD orders that include Finished Goods will automatically deduct from inventory, and alert the Finished Good material manager when items fall below target levels, ensuring that materials are available when needed. With WebCRD AutoStock, printers who manage combined POD and fulfillment operations can use one tool to host all ordering and fulfillment, ensuring a seamless experience for customers and production employees alike.
“Several of our WebCRD customers are not only in the business of Print on Demand, but they are also responsible for fulfillment of stocked items and had to manage that inventory,” observed Tim Kelly, Senior Vice President at RSA. “Our customers were challenged trying to use multiple systems to track all the activity and the figures were never right – now AutoStock enables WebCRD as the one-stop shopping point for all orderable items in the catalog, and also as a single point of management for all orders entering the Print Center. The improvement in business process for our customers has been enormous with AutoStock.”
Also being introduced at On Demand is Make Ready Integration for QDirect, or MRIQ. MRIQ adds value to Xerox FreeFlow™ Makeready environments by converting output to universal PostScript, suitable for multiple printer environments. Output is sent to QDirect, RSA’s Enterprise Output Manager, for complete accounting as well as job manipulation and routing.
RSA will also be showing off their newly announced QDirect.SCAN solution. QDirect.SCAN enables a variety of Multi-Function Printers to submit hardcopy jobs to QDirect, with electronic ticketing, for job production and management.
In addition to demonstrating these products in RSA’s booth, Ryan Kiley, RSA’s Director of Professional Services, and Dave Vanable, Director of WebCRD Business Development, will be speaking at several events throughout On Demand.
About RSA
Founded in 1986, Rochester Software Associates (RSA) delivers Integrated Workflow Results. RSA’s software solutions consolidate, optimize, and manage data center and network printing, thereby enhancing productivity and lowering costs. RSA enables Internet-based print job submission and fulfillment (WebCRD, BatesPrint, and CDPrint), enterprise print workflow management (QDirect), printer productivity enhancements (EPSPro), and print transform (M.I.S. Print, IPDSPrint, Mainframe Downloader, DTPrint, and RDOPrint). RSA's software solutions are sold by leaders in the printing industry, including Canon (NYSE: CAJ), Canon Business Solutions, IBM (NYSE: IBM), IKON (NYSE: IKN), Kodak NexPress (NYSE: EK), Konica Minolta, and Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX).
Kodak Offers Insights and Advice in 2006 AIIM ON DEMAND Seminars and Forums
Kodak’s Rosello and Rudak featured in Top Executive Panel Discussions
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 11—Insights and expertise from Kodak and its customers will be featured in nearly a dozen seminars and forums at the 2006 AIIM ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition May 15 through May 18. Attendees can tap into business building advice and technology updates in digital printing, document management, hybrid digital and offset workflows and MIS, as well as high volume color inkjet and digital production color solutions.
“Kodak wants to help graphic communications providers grow their businesses,” said Kevin Joyce, Managing Director, United States and Canada Region, and Vice President, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG). “By attending these presentations and panel discussions, we hope show attendees will discover ideas and expertise that can help strengthen their operations, and drive new document management and digital printing opportunities.”
Pete Rudak, Chief Technical Officer and Vice President, GCG, will serve on a pre- conference tutorial panel, “Print 2010: Planning for Future Business Success,” 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. May 15. Leading technologists in graphic communications will look ahead to the business dynamics, market trends and new technologies that will shape the industry in 2010.
Isidre Rosello, General Manager, Transactional & Industrial Solutions, GCG, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak, is one of four industry leaders participating in AIIM ON DEMAND’s Executive Keynote Panel, “The Evolving Digital Color On Demand Printing Opportunity…the Future’s so Bright, You Have to Wear Shades,” 10 a.m. –11:15 a.m. May 17. Rosello and other top executives will share their visions for the future of digital color and how it can create business growth.
Other presentations featuring Kodak speakers at AIIM ON DEMAND are:
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“High Volume Color Inkjet Technologies,” with Ron Gilboa, Vice President, Marketing, Kodak Versamark, 10:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. May 16.
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“Application Review: Evaluating Product Options and Deciding What to Sell,” with Len Christopher, Director of Segment Marketing, Kodak NexPress Solutions, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. May 16.
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Feeding Your Digital Transformation,” with Erwin Scwarzl, General Manager, Document Imaging and Vice President, GCG, 4:30 p.m. –5:30 p.m. May 16.
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Capturing Services Revenue,” with Bill Schweinfurth, Director, Print Services and Solutions, Kodak NexPress Solutions, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. May 16.
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Innovations in Production Color Digital Printing Technology,” with Mike Piatt, Chief Scientist, Kodak Versamark, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. May 17.
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Choosing the Right MIS System,” with Bob Kutschke, General Manager, Business Workflow Product Group, GCG, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 17. Kutschke will be joined by Kodak customer Chris Wells of LaVigne, Inc., in Worcester, Mass.
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“Hybrid Workflow – Bridging the Gap Between Offset and Digital Printing,” with Boudewijn Neijens, Vice President of Marketing, Workflow and Prepress Equipment, GCG, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. May 18.
Other Kodak customers will also be featured at AIIM ON DEMAND, including in forums on document scanning and makeready, and digital color. Specific locations for all conference seminars and presentations can be found in the official AIIM ON DEMAND directory available at the conference.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
EFI's Industry-Leading, Innovative Solutions Showcased in Partners' Booths Throughout On Demand
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 Demonstrations in Nine Partner Booths Include Latest-Generation Fiery Technology Driving New High-End Engines Integrated With EFI On-Demand Workflow and Print MIS Solutions.
EFI (Nasdaq:EFII), the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing, will be prominently featured at On Demand (May 15-18, Pennsylvania Convention Center), with EFI solutions showcased in partner booths throughout the convention center and with EFI and EFI customers' thought leadership at key sessions. Nine EFI partners, including Canon, Konica-Minolta, Ricoh and Xerox Corporation, will showcase how EFI's award-winning solutions deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity for their customers. Highlights include EFI's newest generation Fiery technology driving partners' newest high-end systems and seamless integration with Digital StoreFront(TM), Colorproof(TM) XF, MicroPress, Balance(TM), and EFI Print MIS solutions. (See separate press releases from EFI issued at On Demand.)
"On Demand is a great opportunity for EFI and our partners to demonstrate our innovative solutions to a wide audience interested in the latest technology for Digital Printing and Automated Production," said Guy Gecht, EFI's CEO. "We look forward to showcasing for our partners' customers the newest generation EFI Fiery technology, on-demand workflow and Print MIS solutions, and the powerful impact of these innovative solutions on the success of their print business."
More than 14 million Fiery users depend on Fiery technology for precision color, consistent high-quality output and workflow innovation. The Fiery controller features professional tools for "extreme" users, including: the fastest, most open VDP solution; WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) imposition; the Production Printing Package, a set of advanced production management tools that optimize the Fiery's power to deliver the fastest output in extreme print production; and the Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, which enables Graphic Arts professionals to produce premium quality color with the most advanced digital color presses, and immediately integrates into high-end workflow systems.
Because EFI solutions comply with JDF, PDF, PPML and other open standards, Fiery easily, seamlessly integrates into customers' overall print shop operations, including offset/digital hybrid environments. EFI's agreements with leading native pre-press workflow providers such as Agfa, Artwork Systems, Presstek, Rampage and Screen, ensure that the Fiery readily outputs proofs and short-run on-demand print production.
Including connectivity to pre-press applications, the Fiery server features inherent integration with: Colorproof XF- the new version of EFI's industry-acclaimed proofing solution includes a new output option for gravure printers and a new production option for wide format production environments; Digital StoreFront- EFI's award-winning web-to-print platform eases print job specification and file handling for the customer while automating workflow at the printer; MicroPress ProSeries provides powerful digital prepress and color and B&W workflow management; EFI Balance delivers B&W and color production management; and EFI Print MIS solutions, which provide the foundation for connecting all prepress production and business management processes together for optimal print shop management.
EFI's industry-leading, innovative solutions, featuring newest generation Fiery technology will be shown in these partners' booths:
Canon Booth #1624
Newest generation EFI Fiery servers driving high-end Canon systems, with connectivity to Digital StoreFront, EFI Colorproof XF and EFI Print MIS.
Konica-Minolta Booth #2125
Newest generation EFI Fiery and MicroPress will be shown driving Konica-Minolta systems.
Nuance Communications -- AIIM Booth #125
EFI Desktop SE and EFI Desktop Professional (EFI Fiery and EFI SendMe).
OKI Printing Solutions -- Booth #1839
EFI Fiery controllers driving OKI systems.
Oce Booth #2800
EFI Fiery controllers driving Oce systems, with connectivity to EFI Balance.
Ricoh Booth #2325
Newest generation EFI Fiery servers driving high-end Ricoh systems with connectivity to EFI MicroPress and EFI Digital StoreFront.
Sharp Booth #1642
Newest generation EFI Fiery controller driving a Sharp system.
Xerox Booth #2100 and Enovation #Booth 3331
Newest generation EFI Fiery and Splash driving Xerox systems.
EFI customers, including Staples, the world's largest office products company and Digital Color Graphics, a leading printer with a hybrid offset/digital environment, as well as EFI spokespeople, will provide insight and perspective on how EFI solutions enhance productivity and profits at many key On Demand sessions (see show schedule for detail).
About EFI
EFI (http://www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and commercial and enterprise print management solutions. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery(R) color print servers; superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.
xpedx Emerges as Prime Supplier to U.S. Digital Print Specialists
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 xpedx:
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xpedx Provides Much of What Digital Printers Need Today, Including Printing Papers, Digital Workflows, Color Management, Presses, Graphics Supplies, Online Graphics Training, Customized Operations Analysis and More;
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Partners With Digital Print Producers Plus Core Customer Base of Commercial and In-Plant Printers Seeking To Grow Digital Capabilities;
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Offers Largest Variety Of OEM-Branded, Mill-Branded and Private Label Digital Printing Papers and Substrates From Top U.S., European and Asian Manufacturers;
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-- Delivers Significant Cost-Savings To Buyers Who Bundle Orders
xpedx, already the largest provider of digital printing papers and substrates in North America, is deepening business relationships with U.S. digital print specialists by providing them with a single source for key print production supplies, equipment and services they need to grow efficiently and profitably.
xpedx is expanding its U.S. and globally-sourced papers for digital printing, adding new digital printing equipment, new digital workflows from leading OEMs, new color management tools as well as self-paced, 24/7 online training in all the leading graphics programs. The company will continue to add important new products and services for digital print providers through 2006 and 2007.
xpedx is also providing detailed consulting to commercial printers, in-plant printers and print fulfillment companies on ways to integrate digital technologies and become more productive, cost-efficient and profitable producers of print.
"xpedx understands that digital print specialists--and our customer base of commercial and in-plant printers--need strong, long-term partnerships with a core group of important suppliers," said Dan Wish, general manager of the xpedx National Technology Center in metro Cleveland, Ohio, and one of the nation's leading authorities on digital print production. "We've got the supplies, equipment, expertise, global reach and local presence to execute well for customers."
xpedx representatives will discuss the company's offerings and services at On Demand 2006, Philadelphia, Booth 2857, including:
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Printing Equipment. Live demos on a Konica Minolta LD-5100 digital press. The LD-5100 is an affordable digital printing press for short-run, high-quality color work.
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Printing Papers. A wide selection of papers for digital printing presses and production-rated equipment. The papers are from leading U.S. and overseas papermakers.
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HP Indigo papers. A new portfolio of HP Indigo coated printing papers launching at On Demand will be commercially available in June. The new line of HP-branded coated papers and the established line of uncoated papers for HP Indigo presses are available exclusively through xpedx. The eight coated and five uncoated HP Indigo sheets are made and converted in the U.S and available with 24-hour delivery in major US markets.
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Digital workflows. xpedx will highlight various new CIP4-JDF compliant digital workflows from major manufacturers, including Agfa's Apogee, Artwork Systems' Nexus and Xitron's Xenith Workflow.
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Color management. xpedx will show new EFI color management software and GretagMacbeth color measuring/color precision that helps ensures total color accuracy on digital print. In addition, the entire line of PANTONE chips, books, tools and software is available from xpedx and SuiteShop, at suiteshoponline.com, at discount pricing.
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Online training. Self-paced courses in more than 40 prepress and graphics programs for Mac and PC users are accessible online, whenever and wherever it's convenient with a low annual fee. Topics include PDF workflow, imaging, file preparation, layout, color management, imposition and Mac OS.
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Expanded Vector DI gradeline and new swatchbook. Vector papers for DI presses will be available nationwide by mid-2006. xpedx continues to expand the portfolio of papers for digital presses.
About xpedx and its businesses
Loveland, Ohio-based xpedx, an International Paper company (NYSE:IP), is North America's largest marketer and distributor of printing papers and graphics supplies and equipment. It is also a large distributor of packaging supplies and equipment and facilities supplies and equipment. xpedx has more than 7,000 employees in 250 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Major customers include commercial printers, publishers, manufacturers, retailers, facility managers and companies across many industry segments.
In addition to delivering the world's largest offering of printing papers from a single source, xpedx provides graphics professionals with advanced digital prepress equipment, hardware and graphics software, Ryobi presses and digital workflows, color management tools, finishing, bindery and packaging systems. xpedx also offers detailed operations analysis, advice and financing to help make a customer's printing operations more efficient and profitable. xpedx is one of the largest providers of post-consumer waste content and recycled printing papers in North America. It offers the greatest variety of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified papers in the U.S.
Other xpedx owned-and-operated businesses include New York-based Bulkley Dunton, Lenexa, KS-based xpedx Printing Technologies/Ryobi, the xpedx National Technology Center (NTC), a pre-press laboratory and demonstration center based in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as a network of 140 retail paper stores in 32 states that operate under the names xpedx Paper & Graphics, xpedx Paper Store, If It's Paper and Arvey Paper & Office Products. xpedx also operates one of the largest business-to-business e-commerce sites, xpedx.com, and is the exclusive, full-line importer and distributor of Ryobi printing presses in the U.S. xpedx also operates suiteshoponline.com for graphics professionals.
During On Demand 2006, visit xpedx representatives at Booth 2857.
New Xerox Software Reduces Copyright Worries for Print Providers
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) has enhanced its industry-leading FreeFlow(R) Digital Workflow Collection with software that helps print providers ensure that printed and copied material they produce, such as articles, textbook excerpts and other documents, do not violate copyright laws.
The new FreeFlow copyright management solution transforms what used to be a labor- and time-intensive process into an automated, cost-effective transaction. Securing copyright clearance is a responsibility shared by corporate libraries, educational institutions, college bookstores, and the print providers that support these entities. The process, when completed manually, often generates errors, cumbersome record-keeping and unnecessary costs.
Xerox's integration with Copyright Clearance Center, the world's largest licensing agent of text reproduction rights located in Danvers, Mass., allows print providers to quickly and efficiently gain copyright clearance. The FreeFlow software links directly into Copyright Clearance Center's extensive rights licensing database. The Xerox copyright management solution is an option within FreeFlow Makeready, software that streamlines the set-up of a print job, such as layout, page formatting and editing.
"Working with Xerox we can bring new levels of ease and efficiency to the copyright licensing process for print providers and copy shops," said Tracey Armstrong, executive vice president, Copyright Clearance Center. "Our integration with Xerox serves the dual purpose of ensuring the rights of copyright holders while offering printers a convenient, easy-to-use copyright compliance tool."
Copyright requests or verifications are submitted to Copyright Clearance Center through FreeFlow Makeready either as electronic files or hardcopy scans that are imported directly from Xerox FreeFlow scanners. For example, as a collection of articles is assembled into booklet form, the software displays copyright permissions and usage costs, which are provided and validated by Copyright Clearance Center. Next, the quantity is confirmed, and the job is sent to the digital press. The software then saves the licensing information for that particular booklet, as well as the licensing information for any future reprints.
Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, selected Xerox's copyright management solution so that it could deliver course packs faster without the worry of copyright infringement.
"Automating the copyright management process makes good business sense," said Jeff Dible, plant manager, Ohio State University Print Shop. "Since the Xerox solution is connected directly to Copyright Clearance Center, we will be able to produce course packs with confidence and turn around requests with greater speed and efficiency."
The Xerox FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection is comprised of software components that automate and streamline print production processes to help digital printing businesses save time and money.
Availability and Pricing
Xerox's copyright management solution will be available in July in the U.S. as an option for FreeFlow Makeready at a manufacturer's list price of $5,000. FreeFlow Makeready is available worldwide at the U.S. list price of $18,000.
Customer Contacts:
For more information about the Xerox FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection, visit http://www.xerox.com/freeflow or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
Adobe and Ricoh Transform Paper to Digital Processes
Companies to Enable More Secure Digital Workflows with New Solutions Based on Adobe LiveCycle, Print and Scan Technologies and Ricoh's MFP, LP and Document Solutions Product Lines
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and Ricoh Co., Ltd., a leading provider of digital office solutions, today announced an agreement to develop and co-market document scanning, security and print solutions based on Adobe(R) PDF. The integration of Adobe(R) LiveCycle(TM) Policy Server software, Adobe print and scan technologies with Ricoh Document Solutions and its multifunction (MFP) and laser printer (LP) devices will transform the way knowledge workers convert paper processes into more secure digital workflows.
Now, the scan of a printed page to a searchable, more secure, and compact Adobe PDF file can initiate a mission critical process. Knowledge workers can establish more secure digital workflows for scanned documents, adding user permissions and policies, encryption, digital signatures, and time stamps certified by trusted authorities.
"Ricoh has been an important Adobe partner since 1999. By partnering in the areas of PostScript(R) and PDF, the two companies helped shape high quality document output for many customers. Now we're working together to make business processes and documents more efficient and secure," said Shantanu Narayen, President and COO at Adobe. "Today's agreement supports our strategy to provide new, flexible and even more secure document workflows based on Adobe PDF."
"We are natural partners in that Ricoh has long provided world class digital products and solutions, and Adobe is the standard in document software," said Katsumi Yoshida, Corporate Executive Vice President, Ricoh. "We look forward to developing together new document solutions that truly bridge the paper and digital worlds. Our Fortune Global 500 customers demand the most advanced solutions and we will deliver."
As one of Adobe's top PostScript partners, Ricoh will showcase Adobe LiveCycle, print and scan technologies running on Ricoh's advanced office solutions in the Ricoh booth (#2725) at the AIIM/ON DEMAND Expo held in Philadelphia from May 16 through 18, 2006. Also, Adobe will demonstrate how creative professionals can take advantage of highly reliable output using Ricoh color printers in combination with Adobe Creative Suite in the Adobe booth (#800).
The integration of Adobe technologies with Ricoh solutions will allow users to create and manage intelligent documents with enterprise applications and business processes.
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Ricoh's MFP and LP products will enhance printing management and security capabilities by integrating with Adobe PDF document workflows.
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Adobe PDF Scan Library software will enable Ricoh MFP and document solutions to generate searchable, more secure, and compact PDF files from scanned paper documents.
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Adobe LiveCycle Policy Server will enable organizations to apply policies to electronic documents for increased security and control through Ricoh printing and document solutions.
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Ricoh will adopt Adobe's Macromedia(R) Flash(R) technology in a wide range of products to increase usability.
About Ricoh A global leader in digital office solutions, Ricoh (http://www.ricoh.com) creates new value at the interface of people and information, offering a broad range of digital, networked products, including multifunction products, printers, fax machines, DVD/CD media, and digital cameras.
About Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information -- anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit http://www.adobe.com.
(C) 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Flash, LiveCycle, Macromedia and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Xerox Nuvera Customers Coast to Coast Cite Quality, Productivity of Digital Printing System
Xerox Also Revs Up Nuvera-Inspired ''Nu-Ness'' Motorcycle for First ''Reveal''
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is using the On Demand print industry show to spotlight graphic communications customers who are relying on high-speed Xerox Nuvera(TM) digital printing systems - high-power products that not only bring business value but also inspired Xerox's new "Nu-Ness" customized motorcycle.
Making its debut tomorrow in the Xerox booth, the sleek motorcycle signals the speed and high performance of Xerox's monochrome printers and their ability to drive revenue and profit for commercial print and graphic communications customers.
On the West Coast, Direct Mail Center in San Francisco has a Xerox Nuvera Digital Production System and a Xerox Nuvera Digital Copier/Printer. According to Pierre Smit, Direct Mail Center's general manager, "With our Xerox Nuvera machines we have been able to get new clients, reduce our costs, increase our productivity, and improve the quality of the final product for our clients. These machines have allowed our company to grow dramatically."
Smit said the company's black-and-white laser printing volume has increased since installing the Xerox Nuvera presses - each machine is producing about 600,000 pages a month - and he sees a strong future for this business.
Direct Mail Center has been able to depend on the high performance of the Xerox Nuvera systems for both very simple and very complex jobs. Many of its jobs range from 10,000 to 30,000 pieces, including notice reminders for the City of San Francisco, yet with the Xerox Nuvera the company can receive the job files at 8:00 a.m., print and fold the documents, and get the final product in the mail the same day.
Across the country, AlphaGraphics, a network of nearly 300 business centers located throughout the U.S. and nine other countries, is using Xerox Nuvera Digital Copier/Printers at many of its sites for their high image quality and productivity, according to Gary Korn, director of digital printing, AlphaGraphics.
AlphaGraphics franchisees use the Xerox Nuvera printers to produce everything from training manuals to maps, and the average monthly print volume is about 500,000 pages a month.
Korn said the halftones that come off the Xerox Nuvera are of "frameable" quality: "The image quality stands heads above the competition."
According to Korn, the Xerox Nuvera systems are easy to integrate into a business center and offer an automated workflow that results in reduced labor costs.
On the East Coast, EU Services has two Xerox Nuvera Digital Production Systems in its Rockville, Md., facility. According to Art Simpson, president of EU Services, they were chosen for superior quality, versatility and also the positive experience the company had with its two Xerox iGen3(R) Digital Production Presses.
"We looked at other manufacturers and the Xerox Nuvera systems fit our needs the best," Simpson said.
Each machine is printing between 750,000 pages and 1 million pages per month. The Xerox Nuvera has allowed EU Services to produce jobs with a wider variety of paper sizes for its customers, eliminating waste and saving money. Simpson said that with the Xerox Nuvera printers, the company was able to produce personalized jobs on coated paper, giving its customers more options for high-quality direct mail campaigns.
Other documents vary from customized direct mail to preprinted shells. About 65 percent of EU Services' customer base is nonprofits, associations and membership organizations, with the rest business-to-business and business-to-consumer.
EU Services foresees its monochrome business increasing as more clients target their mailings to increase their response rates.
Xerox Nuvera Custom Motorcycle
Xerox recently announced new capabilities on the Xerox Nuvera Production System that bring customers the highest level of performance. Highlighting the high power of Xerox Nuvera systems, the Nu-Ness bike is a specially commissioned 9-foot-long, black-and-white, chrome-covered custom motorcycle designed by Arlen Ness - one of the world's most innovative customized bike builders.
This will be the first public showing of the motorcycle, which features eye-catching designs as well as a paint scheme with halftones, fine detailed line work and smooth curves, all intended to focus on the high image quality of monochrome jobs produced on the Xerox Nuvera Systems. During the year the bike will go on the road to a variety of customer events, Xerox venues and possibly motorcycling events.
The motorcycle took about 3 1/2 months to build - from design to completion - and according to Ness, "We stepped out of the box with this design. The bike has things we've never done before, and like Xerox Nuvera, it is really going to turn a lot of heads."
Among the customized items of the motorcycle:
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New custom wheels that reflect a special halftone paint scheme containing ground-up glass in the rim, giving it a sparkling "sandblast" look that reflects better in the sun. A close look at the paint reveals areas where at times it appears as if it's wet or has small bubbles. The wheels also have the Xerox name engraved on each of their custom-bolted spokes.
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Two gas tanks, separated in the middle, allowing the high-performance engine to protrude upward from below. The two tanks also mirror each other from the inside view with halftones and fine line work.
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Detailed diamond cuts that sparkle from every angle etched on the engine.
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A rare custom frame, one of only two ever made by Arlen Ness, making for long, low sleek styling.
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A 124 cubic inch engine that can be seen and heard.
"Nu-Ness" is a combination of the "Nu" in the Xerox Nuvera System and Ness, in the naming tradition of select custom bikes created by Arlen Ness and his son Cory. It was built at the Ness headquarters in Dublin, Calif.
Arlen and Cory Ness will be in the Xerox On Demand booth, No. 2100, on Tuesday and Wednesday. They will sign oversized, coated Nu-Ness bike posters printed on the Xerox Nuvera System.
Customer Contact:
For more information about the Xerox Nuvera Digital Production Systems, visit http://www.xerox.com/products or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
Early Adopters Weigh In on Kofax Document Scan Server
Developers, Resellers and Manufacturers Comment on Technical Innovation, Ease of Use and Quick Deployment of the New Document Scan Server
IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 Kofax (LSE:DCM), the world's largest information capture vendor, today released "first look" testimonials from members of Kofax's Early Adopter Program. Through this program, a select number of resellers and developers were given the opportunity to develop and test applications using Kofax's new Document Scan Server.
The Kofax(R) Document Scan Server(TM) is a hardware/software solution that enables companies to add scanning capabilities to any enterprise business application without the need for additional software or disruption of their current business process. Included with the Kofax Document Scan Server is a Software Development Kit (SDK). This kit leverages Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) to allow a developer to integrate scanning into an existing or new application no matter the operating system or programming language.
One of the first teams to develop a test application that could be easily implemented into an enterprise customer's existing application using the Document Scan Server was Solutions Advantage LLS, a consulting and systems integration firm.
"With most new products it is very difficult and time consuming to create a business solution from start to finish -- this was not the case with the Kofax Document Scan Server," said Keith Mitts, managing partner at Solutions Advantage LLS. "Within days, we were able to create a solution that integrates an ASP.net application with the Kofax Document Scan Server to remotely scan from a webpage, view the image and index it into a repository."
The Kofax Document Scan Server has a Management Console that offers administrators the ability to remotely access the functionality of any Document Scan Server that is connected to the network (LAN or WAN) that is used for network discovery, configuration, and management. Through this centralized console, administrators can configure multiple Document Scan Server appliances and can push out firmware updates and new drivers to keep them up to date. Plus, new users and user profiles can be set up and shared with other Scan Servers on the network. The Management Console can also remotely diagnose and grant access to user statistics and logs to proactively manage capture hardware.
Because of this ease of use and without the need to increase IT spending, Kofax Certified Solutions Providers like DTI Integrated Business Solutions Inc., Westbrook Fortis and Image Information Inc. have already begun to see the benefits that a product like the Document Scan Server can bring to the market.
"As the information world around us is forever evolving, we are happy to stand alongside an innovative company like Kofax as they continue to bring technologies designed to capture and secure critical data," said Marshall Pimenta, chief technology officer at Westbrook Fortis. "We foresee the Document Scan Server and Fortis becoming the complete SOA information management solution for businesses around the world."
"Every once in a while a company comes out with a product or solution created to truly address our clients' pain points," said Bill Houser, manager of strategic alliances at DTI. "The Kofax Document Scan Server easily addresses and overcomes all of the technical barriers to scan enable an enterprise applications."
"We are happy to see Kofax taking the lead with respect to SOA based capture," said Bill Johnson, CEO for Image Information who sees the trend for front-end capture greatly growing over the next several years "In our efforts to move data acquisition as close to the point of origin in the business process as possible, when it comes to dealing with the paper element of process content, Document Scan Server, by providing scanning capability with 'Zero Footprint' at the workstation, significantly increases our control of the process while dramatically reducing the complexities of support and maintenance."
IBM has long been a trusted technology partner with Kofax to bring advanced business solutions to their customers. Vice President of IBM Content and Discovery Jon Prial commented on its test integration by saying, "The web services-based integration of IBM DB2 Content Manager and Kofax Document Scan Server shows the power and benefits of SOA and provides a great example of how our clients can rapidly deploy content services to capture, access, store and manage digital content, and then in turn make that content available to other enterprise applications. As partners and providers of market-leading information capture and management technologies, Kofax and IBM continue to look for new innovations like this to help clients leverage the value of information stored throughout their enterprise."
The Document Scan Server will cater to industries that are more paper intensive as well as those industries that have already implemented information capture solutions like financial services, healthcare, transportation/logistics and government. Fujitsu, one of the leading scanner suppliers, is the first to be certified on the Document Scan Server.
"The introduction of the Kofax Document Scan Server reduces the cost ownership to integrate scanning functionality into any existing business application, including a centralized management tool for IT, and offering true, thin client scanning capabilities," said Tom Loeffler, director, business development, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "Most significantly, the new solution makes scanning a service that IT is comfortable using by leveraging Services Oriented Architecture (SOA). Obviously, we are very excited to be working with Kofax to support their new and innovative offering."
At AIIM this week, conference attendees can receive hands-on demonstrations of the new solution in action at the following booths: Kofax (#925, M:310), IBM (#1534), Microsoft (1001), Fujitsu (#600).
,b>About Kofax
Kofax, a division of DICOM Group plc (LSE:DCM.L), is the world's leading provider of information capture software, according to research by Harvey Spencer Associates. Kofax products enable the automation of business processes by collecting paper documents, forms and e-documents from throughout organizations, transforming them into retrievable information, and delivering it all into line-of-business applications, databases and archives. The company's Ascent platform is the most popular information capture application worldwide, and its VRS (VirtualReScan) is a de facto standard for scanning productivity. Kofax products are widely used in finance, government, insurance, healthcare, and a broad range of companies and agencies that must capture critical business information from paper and electronic documents and forms.
Kofax, Ascent Capture and Document Scan Server are registered trademarks of Kofax Image Products, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Ektron Demonstrates CMS400.NET's Web Content Management Capabilities at the Annual AIIM Conference & Exposition
Company Will Highlight New Features for Site Analytics, Blogging and Online Communities
AMHERST, N.H., and PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 15, 2006 Ektron, Inc., a technology and market leader in web content management software, today announced the company will exhibit in booth #856 at the Annual AIIM Conference & Exposition, May 16-18, 2006 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. At the enterprise content and document management industry's largest annual event, the company will showcase Ektron CMS400.NET Version 6.0, its recently released all-in-one web content management platform for creating, deploying and managing interactive web, intranet and extranet sites. -0-
Who: Ektron
What: Annual AIIM Conference & Exposition
Where: Booth #856, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
When: Tuesday, May 16, through Thursday, May 18, 2006
Ektron CMS400.NET enables organizations to develop richer, more interactive sites and web applications that communicate better with visitors, foster community, boost loyalty and attract more repeat visits, which can lead to increased business opportunities. With new features, such as site analytics, blogging, forums, polls, surveys and content ratings, CMS400.NET offers more out-of-the-box capabilities organizations must have to directly engage site visitors, collaborate on ideas and allow interaction among visitors.
The AIIM Conference & Exposition is the largest enterprise content and document management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes in order to drive performance. For more than 50 years, it has attracted business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs and gain competitive advantage. For more information about the AIIM, visit http://www.aiimexpo.com.
In addition to AIIM, Ektron will be participating in the School Administrator Symposium on May 16-17 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. This conference for senior school administrators and technology directors is focused on the role of entrepreneurship and technology in education. Ektron's Director of Marketing David Aponovich will present "Best Practices for K-12 Web Content Management and Publishing" with customer David Lam of the Stephen S. Wise Temple and Schools. For more information about the School Administrator Symposium, visit http://www.ektron.com/corporate.aspx?id=949.
About Ektron
Ektron's web content management and authoring solutions are affordable for any organization and simple enough for anyone to use, yet offer webmasters, designers and developers all the tools they need to create, deploy and manage interactive web, intranet and extranet sites in one platform. With Ektron CMS400.NET, companies can do what they want on the Web, including developing rich sites for personal, two-way communication with visitors, building community through memberships, blogs and forums, and attracting more repeat visits using RSS feeds and web alerts to increase business opportunities. An open API allows for easy customization and extension. Ektron is headquartered in Amherst, N.H., and has more than 15,000 customer implementations worldwide, including Unilever, Intel and Pfizer. For more information, visit http://www.ektron.com.
Adobe CEO to Deliver Opening Keynote Address at AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Expo
Bruce Chizen to Illustrate Vision for Harnessing the Power of Engaging Digital Experiences
SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- May 10, 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen will deliver the opening keynote address at the AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Expo being held May 15 - 18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. AIIM ON DEMAND, the world's largest conference and exposition on enterprise content and document management and digital printing, is expected to draw approximately 30,000 attendees this year.
In his keynote address titled "Beyond the Document: Transforming How the World Engages with Ideas and Information," Chizen will explore how companies can succeed in meeting the increasing challenge of balancing higher customer expectations with the need for greater operational efficiency by using secure, rich and engaging digital experiences. Chizen will deliver his remarks from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 16, in the Grand Ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street. The keynote is open to all AIIM ON DEMAND attendees.
"The explosion of digital content and devices is driving demand for better ways to engage with customers in more meaningful, immersive ways - wherever the customer happens to be, regardless of the operating system or browser," said Chizen. "Companies are struggling to make their critical business information and communications with customers more valuable."
Businesses are increasingly turning to a new breed of rich Internet applications that leverage investments in enterprise systems to deliver engaging, branded digital experiences to consumers. Adobe initiated the rich Internet application movement and continues to drive this new wave of application development for the benefit of developers, businesses and users.
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and document management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes to drive performance. The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference, which encompasses all technologies used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content. The co-located AIIM and ON DEMAND events attract corporate executives, IT professionals, business consultants, printers, and operations and production professionals. For more details, please visit http://www.aiimexpo.com and http://www.ondemandnewsline.com.
About Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information - anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit http://www.adobe.com.
(C) 2006 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and the Adobe logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Wilde to Present at the ON DEMAND Digital Printing Conference & Expo
In separate presentations, Wilde's CITO and Vice President of Operations - Database & Fulfillment to discuss digital color printing technology and its unique applications
HOLLISTON, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- May 10, 2006 W.A. Wilde Company, New England's largest direct marketing and fulfillment solutions provider, today announced that Robert Reeder, the company's chief information technology officer, and Ted Kulpinski, vice president, operations - database & fulfillment, will be presenting at this year's ON DEMAND Digital Printing Conference & Expo in Philadelphia.
Reeder's presentation, "Applications Driving Digital Production Color Printing," will detail the applications that are driving the dramatic increase in digital production color printing volumes and how the software and hardware used are enabling that success. Kulpinski's presentation, "Color Users - Taking Color to New Heights," will explain how digital color printing technology has become a mainstream technology and the new applications that are leveraging the capabilities of this technology. He will discuss Wilde's distinct applications and how these applications are enabled by applying business models that are unique to digital color printing technology.
Kulpinski's presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, during session 10, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Reeder's presentation will take place Wednesday, May 17 during session 33, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading Digital Printing Conference, which encompasses all the technologies that are used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content.
About W.A. Wilde
Founded in 1868, W. A. Wilde has evolved from a small publishing company into New England's largest direct marketing solutions provider. W. A. Wilde provides a comprehensive suite of direct marketing services, including strategic account planning, creative development, integrated media research and acquisition, turnkey direct mail production services, database management, and fulfillment services. In addition, the company holds a cutting-edge position in digital asset management and currently offers its clients a host of web-based marketing tools as well as highly customizable print-on-demand capabilities. Wilde is based in Holliston, MA. For further information, please visit http://www.wilde.com.
Alfresco Founder & CTO to Present At AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
John Newton to Demonstrate Award Winning Open Source ECM Solution
LONDON --(Business Wire)-- May 10, 2006 Alfresco Software Inc., the first provider of an open source enterprise content management solution, today announced that Alfresco Founder and CTO John Newton, will deliver a presentation entitled, "Open Source Enterprise Content Management," at the AIIM Conference and Exposition taking place from May 15 to 18, 2006 in Philadelphia. As a sponsor of the event, Alfresco will be demonstrating its ground-breaking open-source Enterprise Content Management solution in booth #1162 of the exhibition.
This presentation will examine how Enterprise Content Management has evolved from:
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Client-Server to a modern Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based on Web Services;
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Simple Document Management to full Lifecycle Content Management;
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Single Repository to a system of Federated Repositories; and
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Proprietary Systems to Open Source.
The session will also explore how SOA and Web Services apply to Enterprise Content Management, Aspect Oriented Programming and its benefits, key standards for ECM in the modern SOA world, key open source components for ECM, and why open source is applicable. -0-
When and where:
Date: Tuesday May 16, 2006
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 is the world's largest event focusing on enterprise content and document management, bringing together a large and qualified audience of business professionals looking for the solutions that will help them develop or improve their enterprise content and document management processes. For more information visit http://www.aiimexpo.com
About Alfresco
Alfresco is the leading open source alternative for enterprise content management. It is the first company to bring the power of open source to the enterprise content management market, enabling unprecedented scale and a much lower total cost of ownership than proprietary systems. Founded by a team of content management veterans that includes the co-founder of Documentum, John Newton and former COO of Business Objects, John Powell. Alfresco is based in London. For more information, visit http://www.alfresco.com
Fujifilm Adds Document Archive System at AIIM Show; Introduction of Fujifilm AR-1000 Broadens Storage Media Portfolio
VALHALLA, N.Y. --(Business Wire)-- May 10, 2006 Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., the leading provider of midrange data storage media in the U.S.(1) today announced availability of the Fujifilm Document Archive System AR-1000 in the U.S. market.
The Fujifilm AR-1000 records digitized documents directly to microfilm, providing a safe, long-term archive solution for sensitive and/or valuable information assets. The new system is the first to record "eye-readable" metadata information about the contents of each roll. The Fujifilm AR-1000 will be demonstrated in the Fujifilm booth (#849) at the AIIM Conference and Expo, taking place at the Philadelphia Convention Center from May 16th through May 18th.
"There is a growing demand for the addition of a digital microfilm process into the archiving/data retention cycle," said Randy Petree, Sales Manager, Document Products, Recording Media Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "Legislative mandates such as Sarbanes-Oxley and regulatory document retention schedules are reinvigorating microfilm as a viable solution for long-term archive needs."
The first customer to adopt this technology is Springfield, Missouri based EDCO, the largest private medical record service bureau in the U.S. The company scans and archives more than one million documents per day for hospitals around the country.
"We added the Fujifilm AR-1000 system to allow us to output microfilm as an archive record from the millions of digital document images as our customers require," noted Dona Elkins, President, EDCO Group, Inc. "We started a 60-day test in December, got up to speed very quickly and the film output was sharper and more consistent than we expected."
As companies and preservation organizations evaluate solutions for storing, archiving and preserving valuable documents, managing the life cycle of information requires several layers, including near- and long-term digital storage as well as long-term archiving. Historical and government documents, architectural, engineering or legal records or genealogical histories are some examples of records that are increasingly being recorded on microfilm, in addition to traditional digital storage.
Digital data storage technology is more susceptible to corruption by weather, intrusion, viruses and human error. Microfilm-based archives are not easily altered and are "technology independent" when it becomes necessary to recover or reproduce stored documents. For these reasons, recording information on "eye-readable" formats, such as microfilm, is rapidly gaining in popularity in the U.S.
Service and support for the Fujifilm AR-1000 will be provided by the extensive network of technicians that service Fujifilm digital photofinishing minilabs - conveniently located across the continental U.S.
The AR-1000 utilizes Fujifilm Archive Media AM-66 microfilm, a unique product developed by Fujifilm engineers in Japan to accurately reproduce documents on a format expected to last 500 years based on ISO standards. This film was developed specifically for the AR-1000, with resolution as high as that found in traditional source document (analog) microfilm, in order to capture and miniaturize documents containing detailed characters and signatures. Exposed AM-66 film requires separate processing.
About AR-1000 Recording
Introduced in Japan in 2004, the AR-1000 utilizes an LED exposure system to record documents onto 16mm format film. The slower film speed and finer grain of the media result in higher resolutions than other similar digital output devices.
The customized software and simple interface make the AR-1000 easy to learn and operate. Documents are either scanned from paper copies, or transferred to the Fujifilm AR-1000 as TIFF files, which are indexed to the computerized imaging system. These files are imaged onto the AM-66 film at speeds of up to 130 pages per minute (letter-size portrait at 300 dpi). The software also allows jobs to run concurrently for editing and recording data, offering efficient total throughput, from data checking to editing and recording.
Information recorded on the Archive Media can be read on any traditional microfilm reader.
The system and supplies are available through Fujifilm Document Products Group resellers. For more information on the full line of Fujifilm document products and data media products and services, visit our web site at http://www.fujifilmusa.com.
FAST Executives to Present Three Sessions on Enterprise Search Solutions at AIIM 2006
Unique Sessions Showcase the Game Changing Impact of Search Solutions in the Enterprise Today
OSLO, Norway & NEEDHAM, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- May 9, 2006 Fast Search & Transfer(TM) (FAST(TM)), the leading developer of enterprise search technologies and solutions, today announced the company is speaking at three separate sessions during the AIIM Conference & Exposition, the leading industry event for enterprise content and document management, to be held May 15-18, 2006, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The sessions include:
Embedded Search Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rob Lancaster, VP, Channel Development, FAST
Contextual Business Intelligence
Thursday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Andrew McKay, VP, Product Marketing, FAST
Redefining Enterprise Search
Thursday, May 18, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Carl Frappalo, Delphi Group and
Rob Lancaster, VP, Channel Development, FAST
Additional session information:
Embedded Search Panel - Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
As content repositories expand and proliferate, information access and findability is becoming an increasingly critical piece of the management puzzle. But despite the obvious synergies between the worlds of search and ECM, they have generally existed in their own separate and distinct universes. Presented in a no-hype, moderated panel format, the panelists will examine the critical elements of technology selection, functionality and other critical aspects of large-scale enterprise search deployment. Attendees will learn how to identify the right organizational readiness, how to set realistic user expectations and how to create a more intuitive and productive search experience.
Contextual Business Intelligence - Thursday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The ability to enable BI systems to analyze a wider range of data and information and provide context around the metrics they provide is regarded as one of the most important success factors for BI vendors. Today, vendors seek the functionality that will allow these systems to be extended more broadly throughout the enterprise, and ultimately to become intelligence platforms that span the entire organization. By associating the metrics that the BI system derives based on structured data analysis with relevant internal reports and memos, users can quickly understand the history and cause of the metrics. This "contextual BI" enables users to bridge the gap between insight and action. Correspondingly, the analysis of unstructured information can also provide new sources of insight and information for BI systems to report on and enable "predictive analytics."
Redefining Enterprise Search - Thursday, May 18, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
The world of search technology is changing. As Google's reach has expanded on the Internet - from Web search to books, chat, shopping, and geographical search - a parallel trend has emerged with enterprise search. Defined as finding a complete set of information from across the enterprise, premium content, and propriety data sources, enterprise search is becoming a core element of the enterprise content management infrastructure, enabling knowledge workers to interface with the worlds of both structured and unstructured electronic information, avoiding what the Delphi Group refers to as "information thrash."
About AIIM - The ECM Association
AIIM is the international industry association connecting users and suppliers of enterprise content management (ECM) technologies - tools and methods used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content in support of business processes. For more than 60 years, AIIM has been a neutral and unbiased source for education and industry information, standards, advocacy, and community.
About FAST
FAST is the leading developer of enterprise search technologies and solutions that are behind the scenes at the world's best known companies with the most demanding search problems. FAST's flexible and scalable enterprise search platform (FAST ESP) elevates the search capabilities of enterprise customers and connects people to the relevant information they seek regardless of medium. This drives revenues and reduces total cost of ownership by effectively leveraging IT infrastructure. FAST's solutions are used by more than 2,600 global customers and partners, including America Online (AOL), Cardinal Health, CareerBuilder.com, Chordiant, CIGNA, CNET, Computer Associates, Dell, EMC Documentum, Factiva, Fidelity Investments, Findexa, IBM, Knight Ridder, LexisNexis, Merrill Lynch, Rakuten, Reed Elsevier, Reuters, Sensis, Stellent, Tenet Healthcare, Thomas Industrial Networks, T-Online, US Army, Virgilio (Telecom Italia), Vodafone, and Wanadoo.
FAST is headquartered in Norway and is publicly traded under the ticker symbol 'FAST' on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The FAST Group operates globally with presence in Europe, the United States, Asia Pacific, Australia, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. For further information about FAST, please visit http://www.fastsearch.com.
Join Visioneer at AIIM Conference and Expo May 15-18 and Get a Clue on What's New in Document Capture
Media Save the Date: Press Conference & Lunch on May 16 at 11:30am, Room 203B
PLEASANTON, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- May 9, 2006 Visioneer, Inc., a leader in intelligent imaging solutions, today announced that they will participate as an exhibitor at this year's AIIM Conference and Exposition at the Philadelphia Convention Center from May 15-18, 2006. Visioneer will give hands-on product demonstrations of its entire product line in Booth #201 and will also host a Partner Pavilion in Booth #207 where six technology partners will demonstrate their innovative document management solutions featuring Visioneer and Xerox(R) DocuMate(TM) scanners. During the expo, look for the Visioneer OneTouch(TM) fingerprint at demo stations in booths 201 & 207, find the glowing "clue" and instantly win a Starbucks gift card or a new Xerox DocuMate 152 scanner.
"Our growing presence at AIIM this year reflects the expansion of our product line, OneTouch technology and channel partners. I am looking forward to launching our 'Visioneer OneTouch Scanning at Your Fingertips' campaign," said Murray L. Dennis, president and CEO at Visioneer. "Visioneer was the pioneer of OneTouch in 1998. Visioneer is now striving to once again, raise the bar and set a new standard in ease-of-use and advanced OneTouch functionality for document capture and management solutions."
Visioneer invites all media and analysts to attend a press conference and authentic Philly lunch on Tuesday at 11:30 am in meeting room #203B located just outside the Expo Hall. Visioneer will be announcing several new products and will have their entire executive management team in attendance to answer questions about Visioneer's strategic direction today and for the future. One-on-one media briefings and product demonstrations are being scheduled upon request. To reserve a meeting time or to RSVP for the press conference, please contact Danielle Cook at 925-251-6350 or dcook@visioneer.com.
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and document management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes in order to drive performance. For more than 50 years, it has attracted business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share, and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs, and gain the competitive advantage. For more information about AIIM, or to register, please visit http://www.aiimexpo.com.
About Visioneer
Visioneer provides a family of scanning solutions for the desktop, distributed and departmental document imaging markets as well as the mobile and remote business scanning segments. Visioneer's high-performance business scanners and document management solutions offer users speed, image quality, advanced paper handling and ease-of-use with its exclusive OneTouch technology. In 2003, Visioneer combined its leading scanner technology with the Xerox brand recognition to develop the Xerox DocuMate product line.
In 2004 and again in 2005, the Xerox DocuMate 252 and DocuMate 272, respectively, were ranked by AIIM as best desktop document scanner. In 2005 the Xerox DocuMate 262 was given an Editors' Choice Award from PC Magazine for its price/performance, ease-of-use and best document management software. For additional information on Visioneer and Xerox scanning solutions, visit http://www.visioneer.com or http://www.xeroxscanners.com.
Visioneer is proud to offer both its Visioneer-branded and Xerox-branded products under a single reseller partner program. The 20/20 Perfect Vision program optimizes VAR margins and sales opportunities through volume incentive rebates, sales support, marketing tools, access to the 20/20 Perfect Vision extranet and blog. Additional information can be found at http://www.visioneer.com/2020.
AIIM and ON DEMAND Expos Roll Out Suite of Networking Tools
New Networking Technology Suite Helps Attendees Complete the Buying Cycle At Largest Enterprise IT Event in North America
NEWTON, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- May 8, 2006 Questex Media Group, Inc. today announced the launch of a suite of networking tools that allows participants to match, search, connect, share, and schedule meetings with other registered attendees and exhibitors, participating at the upcoming AIIM and ON DEMAND Expos. The AIIM and ON DEMAND Expos are scheduled to take place May 15-18 in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Event attendees and exhibitors can maximize their experience by using the suite of networking tools in three ways: AIIM ON DEMAND Connect helps participants network socially with corporate executives and IT professionals from both events; the AIIM ON DEMAND Trip Report provides each attendee with a comprehensive list of all exhibitors they meet onsite, which in turn helps them complete the buying cycle; and a new Invite-A-Friend registration feature lets participants electronically alert staff and colleagues to the event in general, or to specific relevant content.
AIIM ON DEMAND CONNECT
Once participants register for the events, they receive an e-mail invitation with instructions on how to access AIIM and ON DEMAND Connect. Users then create an anonymous profile online and have access to matching and search tools to help them connect with attendees or exhibitors of interest. Users can communicate online before the event and even arrange to meet attendees, suppliers and business prospects at the event. AIIM and ON DEMAND Connect will be live for two months after the event is over to allow attendees to continue making connections.
"These new networking tools are great news for attendees as well as the hundreds of exhibitors at the AIIM and ON DEMAND Expos," said Christina Condos, group director, Technology Events for Questex. "Exhibitors will get an extra value-add by being able to network with potential business partners and attendees from both events. For attendees, the tools provide an opportunity to optimize their time at the expo, make lasting connections, and take a more proactive role in completing their technology purchases."
The co-location of AIIM Expo, the world's largest and most important annual event for the Enterprise Content & Information Management industry, and ON DEMAND, the world's leading Digital Printing & Automated Production event, creates the largest Enterprise IT event in North America.
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and document management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes in order to drive performance. For more than 50 years, it has attracted business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share, and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs, and gain the competitive advantage.
The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, encompassing all the technologies used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content. It's about more than print on demand technology, management and strategy; it's insight into the future of the printing industry by experts who have been at the forefront of the printing business for many years.
To register to attend, please call 888-824-3004 or visit http://www.aiimexpo.com or http://www.ondemandexpo.com.
For information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Christina Condos at 617-219-8322 or ccondos@questex.com.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
AIIM and ON DEMAND are produced by Questex Media Group, Inc. (http://www.questex.com), a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and specialty services through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media and integrated marketing services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, 25 conferences and tradeshows. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
Pageflex Customers To Serve Industry Leadership Role at On Demand Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- May 8, 2006 Pageflex (NASDAQ: BITS, http://www.pageflex.com), the leading provider of Web-to-print and cross-media technology, today announced that several of the company's customers have been selected to share their expertise and experiences by giving presentations at the upcoming On Demand Conference & Expo, running May 15-18, 2006 in Philadelphia.
Pageflex customers who have been selected to share their expertise at the On Demand Conference include:
-- Jim Young, Vice President at MSP Digital Direct in Freedom, PA, will speak at session #18, "Where Do We Go from Here? What Products & Services to Offer Next?" at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 16. Approximately 75% of MSP Digital Direct's current business is generated through Web-to-print. Young's presentation will include a case study on how the online editing capabilities of Pageflex software has helped MSP Digital Direct double the digital pages printed each month for a reseller co-op direct mail program for Action Systems, Inc. He will offer insight into how MSP Digital Direct plans to use its Web-to-print service and other methods to grow its business as digital printing revenue models shift in the next few years.
-- Brian Fritsche, CIO of Webb/Mason, also will present during session #18, "Where Do We Go from Here? What Products & Services to Offer Next?" Webb/Mason is one of the fastest-growing print management service companies in the country, growing at an average annual rate of more than 14.2 percent since 2000. It delivers commercial printing, promotional products, and a complete forms management system through its Enterprise Print Management (EPM) Online offering.
-- Bill Marchiony, Corporate Account Executive at expresscopy.com, will offer humorous and insightful thoughts on "Lights Out Production" during session #29 at 3:15 on May 17. Portland, OR based expresscopy.com boasts a base of over 34,000 customers, annual revenues exceeding $15 million in 2005, and a compound annual revenue growth rate of 45 percent since 2000. This full-color digital printing operation has incorporated Pageflex technology as part of its Web-to-print, template-driven prepress and automated "lights out" 165-step preflight process that produces two-sided color postcards for localized and personalized marketing campaigns 24 hours a day. Expresscopy.com processes 600 - 700 jobs per day and adds about 1,200 new customers each month. Focusing on this one business offering has fueled the company's rapid growth and its national penetration of the real-estate market.
-- Kevin Despain, CEO of Rastar Digital Marketing, Inc., and Kris Morrow, Digital Marketing Manager at Diversified Graphics, Inc., will participate in a panel discussion on "Applications Driving Digital Production Color Printing," during session #33, at 4:30 PM on May 17. Rastar Digital Marketing is a digital printing and database-marketing specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Diversified Graphics is a single-source provider of communications services, including commercial and digital printing, variable data printing, customized web-to-print solutions, inventory management, and fulfillment services. Both companies use Pageflex Storefront. Both Despain and Morrow will discuss applications they have developed to support a range of digital print services including database-driven variable data, personalized direct mail, 1-to-1 marketing collateral, web-to-print document customization, and short run jobs.
-- Dan Adler, President of DA Digital, will speak at three sessions: session #28 "Super-Efficient Workflows: For the President/Owner/Decision Maker & Sales Management," session #36 "Users Reveal the Lessons They've Learned in Creating Their Own Super-Efficient Workflows," and session #39 "How to Demystify Data for Digital Print." Adler will speak about his 20 years of experience in creating the right workflow for the right job. As a long time user and creator of various production workflows involving Pageflex products, Adler will discuss not only how to create those workflows but also how to sell the benefits of them.
A number of Pageflex customers also will give presentations in the Pageflex booth (#2262) at the On Demand Exposition. These customers will share how they have implemented Pageflex technologies and each will provide an overview of an actual live project. The customers will share ROI results, benefits, and best practice recommendations.
"Pageflex is proud to have among our customer base many of the leaders in today's digital print industry," says Anna Chagnon, Pageflex CEO. "The printing industry is in the midst of a fundamental transformation as printers of every size and geographic location are having to redefine themselves as marketing specialists and partners with their customers. Digital printing, variable data, and web-to-print technologies have become critical services for printers to offer. We applaud all of the speakers at the On Demand Conference for their willingness to share their business and technology experiences with the rest of the industry."
The On Demand Conference is the world's leading digital printing and automated production conference, developed to address digital printing and production challenges relating to creating, managing, personalizing, and delivering content. The conference presentations provide a forum for industry experts to share insight into a range of issues that are significant to the printing industry, including the future of the printing industry, the current state of print-on-demand technology, business management, and strategy. The conference draws attendees who are at various levels of adopting digital printing technologies and associated workflow software and hardware devices.
About Pageflex
Pageflex, a division of Bitstream Inc., (http://www.pageflex.com) is the technology of choice for all things variable. Pageflex software enables template design, flexible layouts, customization, personalization, document scaling, variable-length documents, Web-to-print portals, interactive online editing, cross media marketing, and personalized emails and web sites. Pageflex provides the capability to produce all things variable for printers, advertising agencies, marketing services companies, and corporate marketing departments worldwide.
Bitstream
Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) is a software development company that makes communications compelling. Bitstream enables customers worldwide to render high-quality text, browse the Web on wireless devices, select from the largest collection of fonts online, and customize documents over the Internet. Its core competencies include font technology, browsing technology, e-commerce technology, and publishing technology.
Pageflex, Pageflex Storefront, and the Pageflex logo are trademarks of Pageflex, a division of Bitstream Inc. All other trademarks are for identification purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners.
Captovation Announces New Enhancements in Check Capture 5.1;
Newest version includes CAR/LAR support and X9.37 output
MINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)-- April 24, 2006 Captovation, a developer of document and check capture software, announced today new enhancements to the next version of their check imaging product, Captovation(R) Check Capture. These enhancements include a CAR/LAR (check courtesy and legal amount recognition) option and X9.37 output support to enable electronic check image exchange. These enhancements will position Check Capture as a true Check 21 truncation system for financial institutions.
Captovation Check Capture 5.1 is enhanced with CAR/LAR intelligent character recognition technology, to recognize, interpret and analyze check data. This CAR/LAR option interprets the numeral and written check amounts and electronically extracts the information into data fields, thereby reducing the manual encoding requirements. Check Capture first looks for an encoded check amount, and if an encoded value is not available, the CAR/LAR amount will populate the amount field.
If the CAR/LAR feature is enabled, users can also take advantage of the recognition confidence option. The recognition confidence option allows users to display checks in which the confidence for a CAR/LAR result is within a certain range. This helps a controller display and review all check items with low confidence. For example, amounts that do not meet the confidence standard set by the organization will be flagged for manual verification and the user will not be able to commit (archive) that check item.
With the advent of Check 21 (Check Truncation Act), Captovation also found it necessary to provide support for the X9.37 output defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI X9.37 is a binary interchange format that contains the check MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) data and an image of both sides of the check. Utilizing this output standard, financial institutions can capture the image and MICR data of a check and transfer them electronically to a check clearinghouse or paying bank. Clearing checks electronically is much faster because it eliminates check sorting and the shipping of checks from bank to bank.
After a Check Capture user has finished imaging their checks, the X9.37 driver pre-commits all check items and returns validation errors found within each check. If no errors are found, an X9.37 file is created for each batch of checks scanned. If data validation errors occur, the checks are flagged on a per item basis making it easy for users to quickly identify and correct errors.
Check Capture 5.1 also includes a new user interface with new tool bar icons and display windows. Most of these user interface enhancements were added to allow the user to easily validate check imaging, check MICR parsing and CAR/LAR results.
Additionally, Check Capture supports the creation of manual cash letters - used for manual check clearing. Once the checks are scanned, an itemized listing of all checks in the bundle will be created, including the check amounts, on-us data, item sequence numbers, etc. This listing is required for financial institutions that will not be clearing check items electronically.
Continuing to strengthen its check scanner support, Check Capture 5.1 now supports the Canon CR-55 check scanner. The Canon CR-55 has the ability to scan up to 55 pages per minute and supports black and white, grayscale, and 24 bit color with resolutions of up to 300dpi.
Captovation Check Capture 5.1 is set to be released in Quarter 2 of 2006. Captovation will be demonstrating Check Capture 5.1 at the AIIM show, May 15th - May 18th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
About Captovation, Inc.
Captovation develops check capture software for financial institutions. Our Captovation(R) Check Capture system provides the critical first step to becoming image enabled, thereby allowing financial institutions to capture checks at their earliest point of presentment so they can participate in and realize the many benefits of Check 21 and electronic image exchange. Check Capture can be used with many check scanner devices and includes such features as X9.37 support (Check 21 output standard), auto MICR parsing, and CAR/LAR recognition (optional). Check Capture is sold through Captovation certified resellers and OEM partners. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.captovation.com.
Cabinet NG Announces CNG-LINKto SeriesT for Third Party Business Applications
CNG-LINKto Series integrates CNG-SAFE document management with ACT!, MS Outlook, and Advisors Assistant platforms
AIIM & On Demand Expos (Booth # 126), Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 15, 2006 - Cabinet NG, Inc., the preeminent solution to the "paper cuts profit" problem in small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the CNG-LINKto SeriesT which enables the seamless integration of its flagship document management solution, CNG-SAFE, with major third party business applications. With CNG-LINKto, users can now effectively link document management with their various business applications where a vast amount of critical information is created and resides. The initial LINKto Series offerings available today support Sage's ACT!, MS Outlook, and Client Marketing Systems' Advisors Assistant. CNG-LINKto ACT! automatically synchronizes ACT! contact entries with Cabinet NG document folder indexes. CNG-LINKto Outlook automatically files emails into CNG-SAFE. CNG-LINKto Advisors Assistant augments a financial planner's ability to mange client portfolios with necessary financial documents.
According to a recent Yankee Group survey, topping the list of pains for SMBs is the need to integrate different applications and systems that often stand alone. The survey cites that 45% of small firms found it difficult to get work done with unshared business information sitting separately in different applications.
"The reality is that business information continues to be locked up within silos of various applications. We routinely find that our clients are running finance and accounting software, sales-management and customer-relations programs that do not talk to each other. To truly create effective and efficient firm-wide business processes, companies need to connect their processes with an information repository," said Andrew Bailey, President of Cabinet NG. "CNG-LINKto enables our customers to easily bridge content within the CNG-SAFE document management repository with key operational applications to create a more responsive and efficient organization."
"The paper problem is as critical to small and medium businesses as it is to large enterprises, " said Kwon Chin, Research Manager at IDC. "Companies such as Cabinet NG whose offerings cater to the needs of SMB and the workgroup/departmental market can have a direct, positive impact on not only productivity in these organizations, but also contribute directly to enhancing the bottom line."
CNG-LINKto ACT!
CNG-LINKto ACT! provides a transparent connection that merges ACT! contact fields into the CNG-SAFE filing structure. Users can view documents filed in CNG-SAFE directly from within ACT! or launch the CNG-SAFE application for additional document functionality. CNG-LINKto ACT! automatically maintains synchronization between ACT! contact fields and CNG-SAFE file indexes. With the CNG-LINKto Series, tying ACT! to a comprehensive document management platform has never been this integrated and simple to use. The current CNG-LINKto ACT! supports ACT! 2006.
CNG-LINKto Outlook
CNG-LINKto Outlook automatically files sent and received emails into the CNG-SAFE document repository. Using the email's address, CNG-LINKto Outlook will file and make important emails available for action by other users in an organization who have proper access rights. A typical use for CNG-LINKto Outlook would be to file client emails containing information such as a purchase order or information requests according to their email (or alias) addresses. Access to filed emails also is automatically granted to authorized users within the organization. As a result, quicker client response times are achieved by automatically filing emails and making them available for processing. The current CNG-LINKto Outlook supports Microsoft Exchange and POP3 client configurations.
CNG-LINKto Advisors Assistant
CNG-LINKto Advisors Assistant ties a financial advisor's client information, within the Advisors Assistant application from Client Marketing Systems, to a wide array of essential account-related documents. Advisors can more efficiently handle client inquires by accessing the necessary documents directly from within the Advisor Assistant application. Electronic documents filed within CNG-SAFE are provided additional security barriers at the cabinet, folder, and document levels. CNG-SAFE also records user activity and generates an audit log to aid in the compliance process. CNG-LINKto Series interfaces require CNG-SAFE version 5.4 or higher. Volume shipments of CNG-LINKto ACT! is scheduled for June 15 and CNG-LINKto Outlook & CNG-LINKto AA are scheduled for June 30. Each CNG-LINKto interface is priced at $495.
About Cabinet NG
Cabinet NG solves the "paper cuts profit" problem for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Cabinet NG's user-friendly document management software streamlines and automates business processes, delivering gains in office productivity and bottom-line savings. By creating secure electronic file cabinets, Cabinet NG's products turn existing labor-intensive, error-prone, paper-based processes into efficient business workflows. Cabinet NG integrates with SMB's business applications creating a central repository of business information that powers more effective business processes. The company's integrated solution for Intuit's QuickBooks automates accounting activities by merging document filing and data entry into a single process. Cabinet NG is privately held and headquartered near Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit www.cabinetng.com.
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Scan-Optics to Launch New Products, Logo and Company at AIIM
Company to Focus on Innovation through Integration
Manchester, CT - May 15, 2006 - Scan-Optics, LLC, an internationally acknowledged innovator and provider of capture and recognition solutions, today provided AIIM 2006 attendees with a preview of what to expect at this week's tradeshow and conference, booth 1301, May 15-18, 2006 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the event, Scan-Optics will introduce four new products, as well as unveil a new corporate logo and company focus.
At AIIM 2006, Scan-Optics is taking document classification to a new level with the introduction of Onyx, a new low cost recognition and classification system. Onyx is the first scanner on the market to integrate inline OCR through standard ISIS and TWAIN drivers. Onyx identifies forms through a variety of recognition techniques including OCR, Bar Code, Patch Code and MICR and intelligently classifies not only the images but also the original documents. For users that need to classify hard and soft copy at high volumes, Onyx is simply the most cost effective classification system in the market.
Also in the Scan-Optics booth, visitors will see Capture Quality (CQ), an enterprise level capture platform designed to seamlessly integrate into any image-based workflow. CQ is a modular system built on an open architecture and designed from the ground up to make image capture and distribution more cost effective. CQ is designed to support any ISIS based capture device. CQ also provides supervisory tools for defining output parameters associated with jobs, batches and images, creating output streams conforming to industry standard file formats (i.e., JPEG, TIFF, PDF, and XPS) and commonly used workflow solutions. CQ is easily integrated into any document management infrastructure through built-in user exits and call back functions.
To demonstrate the power of CQ, Scan-Optics will be showing a turnkey solution for managing departmental records utilizing CQ and Microsoft's new SharePoint architecture. CQ natively supports Microsoft's new XPS file format and Scan-Optics is developing an integrated suite of components to support its efforts to be a leading provider of SharePoint solutions. SharePoint components are scheduled to be available this fall through Scan-Optics' Professional Services Group. The AIIM demonstration will show the company's ability to create low cost document management solutions that are open and scalable.
Onyx and CQ will be available through the company's growing network of channel partners by mid-year.
Scan-Optics will also reveal a prototype of Sonar EX, the long awaited next generation of Scan-Optics' near-line recognition solution. Sonar EX blends the best of recognition, automated validation, and reject repair technologies to produce the industry's most efficient and cost effective solution for data capture. Sonar EX utilizes multiple recognition engines and a proprietary balloting process for comparative analysis. Sonar EX also offers streamlined solutions for domestic and offshore data perfection. Delivery of the product is scheduled for fall 2006.
Ideal Image will be shown at the AIIM Expo integrated into Scan-Optics' SO Series and Onyx scanners, and CQ software. Ideal Image is a comprehensive set of tools for image enhancement that integrates seamlessly into capture software and scanning devices. With Ideal Image, users have a wide array of image enhancement features to choose from including removing blank pages, black borders, streaks, shading, unwanted lines, and other noise. Ideal Image can also enhance an image through deskew, despeckle, smoothing, dynamic thresholding, or even repair characters and fill holes. Ideal Image is a powerful set of tools that ensure every image is an ideal image.
The Scan-Optics booth will also feature a renewed emphasis on partnering with live demonstrations conducted by AnyDoc, Image Access, Viking Software, Recognition Results and Orbograph. The demonstrations will highlight a number of image capture applications including claims, mortgage, tax, and remittance processing, document classification and Orbograph's Key Pay. Attendees are urged to visit the Scan-Optics booth, number 1301, May 15-18, 2006 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Rounding out Scan-Optics' presence at AIIM 2006 is the company's new corporate identity, web site, and focus on Innovation through Integration -- taking the company's cutting edge, industry-leading hardware and software and making it even easier to integrate customers' increasingly sophisticated systems and processes. The company continues to focus on creating the most value for its customers and partners through image capture and recognition, strengths that have allowed Scan-Optics to enjoy a leadership position in the industry for three decades.
About Scan-Optics, LLC
Scan-Optics, LLC, with headquarters in Manchester, Connecticut, is a recognized leader in data capture and recognition. Scan-Optics' systems and software are marketed worldwide to commercial and government customers directly and through distributors. Additional information is available at www.scanoptics.com or by calling (800) 745-6001 or (860) 645-7878 outside the United States.
Oce Business Services to Present on Six Sigma-Based Performance Management at AIIM Conference and Expo
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth# 2800
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2006--Oce (NASDAQ: OCENY), a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, today announced that Susan McCoy, National Director of Strategic Alliances for Oce Business Services, will be a panelist speaker at the 2006 AIIM Conference and Expo, May 15 -18 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Ms. McCoy will illustrate the productivity, efficiency gains, and significant costs savings businesses can expect from an effective enterprise content management (ECM) strategy incorporating Six Sigma(R) based performance management methodologies.
The panel, entitled Six Sigma Methodology for ECM, will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. in room 109B of the Philadelphia Convention Center.
"Last year, we introduced Oce MAX(TM), a Six Sigma-based performance management tool that enables organizations to measure, benchmark and proactively drive improvement in outsourced document processes," said Joe Marciano, President & CEO of Oce Business Services. "Ms. McCoy will present key insights learned through implementing this tool and demonstrate how developing a best practices system can result in continuous process improvements and cost savings for an organization."
A significant focus of Ms. McCoy's work at Oce Business Services has been the development and implementation of performance management metrics, measurement methodology, and benchmarking in outsourced document processes. Coordinating best practices for Oce clients for the past 12 years, she is now facilitating these services to Oce partners as a key component of the organization's strategic alliance program. She has been an active member of the team facilitating a company-wide launch of a robust web-based performance management system in conjunction with the company's Six Sigma program.
The 2006 AIIM Conference and Expo will be held at the Philadelphia Conference Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 15-18. Oce can be visited at Booth # 2800 at the conference.
About AIIM
AIIM, The Association for Information and Image Management, is the international industry association connecting users and suppliers of enterprise content management (ECM) technologies - tools and methods used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content in support of business processes. For more than 60 years, AIIM has been a neutral and unbiased source for education and industry information, standards, advocacy, and community.
About Oce Business Services Oce Business Services is one of the world's leading providers of document process management services, equipment and software solutions for the office and public sector markets. The company integrates advanced technology, people and processes to manage business document assets throughout their lifecycle. Oce outsourcing solutions span copy and print, document needs assessment, fleet management, mail distribution and fulfillment, imaging and records management, office services and business performance management. About 6,000 professionals serve our clients in North America. Oce advanced solutions help enterprises increase document process efficiency and effectiveness, gain flexibility, reduce costs and contribute to improved business performance. For more information, visit www.ocesolutions.com.
About Oce
Oce is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Netherlands-based Oce N.V. (NASDAQ: OCENY), with a workforce of around 24,000 people and pro forma annualized revenues of nearly $3.7 billion, active in approximately eighty countries, maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Oce's North American headquarters is located in Chicago with major business units in Trumbull, CT; Chicago; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were $1.7 billion for fiscal 2005, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Oce, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult www.oce.com.
IBM PROPOSES OPENING OF AFP ARCHITECTURE
AFP Color Consortium to Participate in Unprecedented Collaboration Initiative
BOULDER, CO - May 16, 2006 -- IBM announced today that it has proposed opening the development of its Advanced Function Presentation(tm) (AFP(tm)) architecture, signifying a major standards collaboration initiative for the print industry. With this proposal, the current members of the 28-company AFP Color Consortium(tm) (AFPCC(tm)) would jointly develop all extensions to the AFP architecture, which is used by clients worldwide for the high speed printing of bills, statements and other customer communications.
The AFP Color Consortium was created by IBM in October 2004, to work collaboratively on defining the color management portion of the AFP architecture. In January 2006, the group approved the first release of this architecture and began publishing the new open color standard. Members are designing the architecture to help businesses develop device-independent color applications, resources and workflows that can be printed initially with high-quality grayscales and, eventually, in color.
"After seeing how well the consortium collaborated to create color management extensions to AFP, we decided, for the good of clients and the industry, to extend this initiative to the entire architecture," said Jeff Paterra, vice president of development and professional services for IBM. "By extending the scope for the technical experts who make up the consortium, we see a real opportunity for continued innovation, with the ultimate goal of increasing functionality and flexibility for clients."
The latest member of the AFP Color Consortium is FormsPath, a provider of software and services for document management. The consortium now includes:
--Hardware vendors IBM, Kodak, Lexmark, Océ, Xeikon, and Xerox
--Software vendors CDP Communications, Cincom, Compart Systemhaus, COPI, Crawford Technologies, DocuCorp International, Document Sciences Corporation, Elixir Technologies, Emtex, Exstream Software, FormsPath, GMC Software Technology, Group 1, Intermate, Inventive Designers, ISIS Papyrus, Metavante, MPI, Printsoft, Solimar Systems, StreamServe and Xenos Group.
For more information about the AFP Color Consortium, visit its on-line community: www.afpcolor.org. The web site is designed to provide information and documentation on the open color elements of the AFP architecture.
For more information about IBM's output solutions visit ibm.com/printers
Talario Announces Release of Flagship Product Xpaper™ SmartWrite
NEW DIGITAL WRITING SYSTEM AUTOMATES HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENT CAPTURE
Brookings, South Dakota, May 16, 2006 – Based on over a year of development and beta testing Talario LLC today announced the release of Xpaper™ SmartWrite, its flagship digital writing system. As a component of the Xpaper technology platform, it enables seamless integration between digital information systems and paper-based processes. Customers receive the simplicity, flexibility and utility of paper with the added advantages and efficiency of digital technology.
“Xpaper SmartWrite’s ability to capture handwritten information and documentation provides users the unique ability to save, store and query written information right on their desktops,” said Tim Aughenbaugh, Talario’s President. “In terms of applicability, anyone that uses paper forms or documents of any kind will find Xpaper SmartWrite a viable solution for their document management issues and needs.”
Xpaper SmartWrite is the industry’s first digital paper product that works with virtually all Windows applications. It enables information written on forms, documents and contracts to instantly be saved as a PDF - directly from a digital pen and without the need of a scanner. Unlike scanned documents, Xpaper SmartWrite PDFs contain searchable text and information regarding which digital pen wrote on the form and when it was signed - making them much more useful in document management. While digital signatures are just beginning to be recognized as legally acceptable, Xpaper SmartWrite allows you to capture the actual wet signature electronically without the need for changing processes or training users.
Xpaper products provide immediate benefits to individual users, as they are affordable and easy to use. At the same time, Xpaper products are highly scaleable and easily integrated with existing software, making them a valuable input component for more comprehensive solutions. The products are designed to accomplish this in a manner that is fast, easy, and smart – often with no changes to existing documents, user behavior, or information systems.
“We introduced Xpaper SmartWrite to users at a large metropolitan housing authority, and they were able to integrate survey forms with their back-end systems quickly and successfully,” said Jay Yancy of Computer Based Solutions, a Chicago area system integrator. “In just a short time we were able to print forms on Xpaper, deploy digital pens for the housing authority workers, and begin receiving digital copies starting that day.”
Xpaper’s family of technology products include solutions that when used collectively or independently allow organizations to streamline paper-based workflows into digital systems. They include the Xpaper™ products for document capture, handwriting capture, and data capture.
“Xpaper™ technology simplifies your life by making paper work for you. It resists the urge to eliminate paper,” said Aughenbaugh. “Instead, Xpaper™ accentuates what’s good about paper, transforming it into a faster and smarter component of your digital system.”
About Talario
Talario is a recognized leader in the emerging digital paper market. Talario focuses on developing solutions that combine the simplicity of paper with the advantages of digital technology. Its Xpaper™ technology platform automatically captures printed and written information and makes it accessible on the desktop or across the enterprise, enabling improved and rapid decision-making, streamlined records management, and optimized customer service. Talario is based in Brookings, SD.
For a video presentation on how Xpaper™ works, please visit http://www.talario.com/site/movie.htm.
For further information, please contact:
Scott Wyban
Marketing Manager
Talario
Direct: 303.642.3270
Cell: 303.263.4729
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Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group Demonstrates Powerful Workflow Integrations Throughout ON DEMAND 2006
AIIM ON DEMAND Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, USA (May 16, 2005) – Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group (PODS) is demonstrating digital color servers and variable data printing (VDP) at five different booths at ON DEMAND 2006. Creo PODS is demonstrating connectivity to new printers and presses of its industry-leading partners. Creo PODS is an independent unit of Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group.
“Our color servers connect to the digital presses of leading suppliers in several market segments and demonstrate workflow integration with many partners. This indicates the leadership and open connectivity of CREO PODS solutions,” said Ronen Cohen, General Manager, Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “At ON DEMAND you will see CREO PODS products and technology demonstrated at many booths. Our digital color servers and applications are the preferred choice of professionals who want to grow their bottom line.”
CREO PODS products are being demonstrated at the following partner booths:
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Adobe Systems is hosting the Creo PODS Group for a presentation of variable data printing (VDP) solutions at booth # 800.
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GBC is presenting the Spire CXP8000 color server driving the XEROX DocuColor 8000 Digital Press at booth # 1849.
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Hewlett-Packard launches the new HP INDIGO Production Stream Server powered by CREO PODS. The Production Stream Servers transfer offset print jobs using KODAK PRINERGY workflow systems to an HP INDIGO digital press. Hewlett-Packard is also showing the newest DARWIN VI authoring tool for INDESIGN software for WINDOWS users that includes personalized images and multiple output format support and other new and exciting features. HP is also showing the CREO Web Composition Solution (WCS) integrated with PRESS-SENSE IWAY PRIME to show a fully automated VDP solution. Booth # 1424
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Konica Minolta is demonstrating the new IC-301 print controller, powered by CREO PODS, driving the BIZHUB PRO C500 color production printing system. Booth # 2125
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Xerox Corporation is demonstrating the new Spire CXP50 color server driving the new XEROX DocuColor 5000 Digital Color Press. Creo PODS is also demonstrating the Spire color server for the XEROX IGEN3 110 Digital Production Press. Booth # 2100
New On-Demand Applications at ON DEMAND 2006
New Release! DARWIN VI Authoring Tool for ADOBE INDESIGN, WINDOWS OS
The latest version of the DARWIN VI authoring tool is being demonstrated for the growing number of ADOBE INDESIGN CS2 software users who utilize the WINDOWS operating system. Version 1.5 of the DARWIN application includes advanced new features for enhanced VDP production, such as multiple automatic barcode generation types and personalized images for creating visually rich 1:1 campaigns with impressive impact. The personalized-image feature gives users the power to create graphically rich VDP jobs that produce high-impact communications that can realistically render the names of direct mail recipients using creative images and textures. Users of the DARWIN VI authoring tool are now able to output any file format (CREO VPS, Optimized POSTSCRIPT, VIPP, PPML/PPML/VDX) without additional cost.
Integrating Web Composition Solution
The Web Composition Solution (WCS) will be integrated with the PRESS-SENSE IWAY PRIME solution. WCS is a robust and fully automated variable data printing application used for creating personalized direct mail, document versioning, targeted catalogs and other custom-printed documents in 1:1 marketing campaigns. Integrating WCS with IWAY PRIME provides print buyers with a complete web-based, end-to-end print-on-demand workflow and management solution. The integrated solutions allow print providers and buyers to use design-rich, logic-based templates for variable data and version printing. Print buyers can produce highly complex customized documents instantly using templates that help maintain design integrity. This integration is being demonstrated at the HP booth # 1424.
See Creo Print On-Demand Solutions at ON DEMAND 2006, May 16-18, 2006, in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
About Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group
The Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance digital color servers to drive a range of digital printers and presses. It also develops advanced on-demand applications to enable the creation of personalized direct mail, targeted catalogs and other powerful one-to-one marketing communications.
The Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group is a unit of Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. Information about Creo PODS is available at the Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group’s web site at www.creopod.com. Images are available for download at www.creopod.com.
Kodak, Creo, Prinergy, and Darwin are trademarks of Kodak.
Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group Launches New Spire CXP50 Color Server Driving New XEROX DocuColor 5000 Digital Press at On Demand
AIIM On Demand Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, USA (May 16, 2005) – The Creo Print On-Demand Solutions (PODS) Group, an independent unit of Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, announced today the availability of the new Spire CXP50 color server and workflow solution for Xerox Corporation’s DocuColor 5000 Digital Color Press. This high-performance solution is available in two configurations to maximize color quality, optimize workflow, and expand the feature set for printing environments requiring a mid-production class of product.
The Spire CXP50 color server configuration is designed for mid- production printing. The system is equipped with CREO PODS Fusion board technology and 160 GB for RIPing. The Spire CXP50 color server drives outstanding color and output quality from the XEROX DocuColor 5000 Digital Press. It supports variable data printing in all leading file formats, imposition, and mixed-media workflow.
The Spire CXP50 color server with Pro Kit is designed for graphic arts printers who require professional color management and need greater productivity. The Pro Kit provides soft-proofing and calibrating capabilities, PDF editing, automation and better connectivity to the commercial print environment via JDF, more production workflow tools, and enhanced variable data printing functionality.
The Spire CXP50 color server from Creo PODS joins the family of Spire color servers that drive a range of XEROX digital printers and presses, from 35 page-per-minute multifunction printers/copiers to the 110 page-per-minute XEROX IGEN3 Digital Production Press.
See the Spire CXP50 color server driving the XEROX DocuColor 5000 Digital Press at the Xerox booth #2100, at ON DEMAND 2006, the largest North American trade show and conference in the digital printing industry. For more information, please visit www.creopod.com.
About Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group
The Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance digital color servers to drive a range of digital printers and presses. It also develops advanced on-demand applications to enable the creation of personalized direct mail, targeted catalogues and other powerful one-to-one marketing communications. The Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group is a unit of Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. Information about Creo PODS is available at the Creo Print On-Demand Solutions Group’s web site at www.creopod.com. Images available for download at www.creopod.com.
Creo is a trademark of Kodak.
XEROX and iGen3 are trademarks of XEROX CORPORATION. DocuColor is used under license.
Kodak News Releases
Kodak Expands Capabilities of Check Processing Solution with New Scanners, Archive Software
Solution enables banks, businesses and government agencies to implement Check 21
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Your paper check may soon go digital thanks to the Check 21 Act. Industry expectations cite more than half of the checks written in the U.S. will be electronically processed and, thus, clearing faster during 2007. To meet these growing needs, Eastman Kodak Company is adding two high-speed check scanners, secure web based archiving software and a new version of its image capture and transmission software to its Check Imaging Solutions portfolio.
The KODAK i6060 and i6090 Check Scanners and KODAK t6000 Server Software for Image Archive Applications join the KODAK i6030 Check Scanner, image capture and transmission software, and a host of support and service options. The expanded portfolio improves the management, archiving and communication of payment-related information, leading to accelerated clearance of payments and reductions in costs associated with check processing for businesses, government agencies and banks.
The federal Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, known as Check 21, removed barriers to electronic check processing, setting the stage for checks to clear—and money to be moved—in a matter of hours instead of days.
“Banks, businesses, and government offices have compelling reasons to implement an imaging solution that captures deposits or payments remotely. These solutions are of strategic importance to growth and efficiency for these organizations,” said Andy Lawrence, Worldwide Solutions Business Manager, Document Imaging, Graphic Communications Group. “A complete solution not only converts paper checks into digital images at the point of presentment but also manages the transmission of those images and keeps them accessible—any time and any place. Kodak, an industry leader and digital innovator in document imaging worldwide, is the right company to partner with in implementing strategic initiatives involving this technology.”
The newest additions to Kodak’s Check Imaging Solutions portfolio can greatly assist in this process with:
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Two new scanners. The KODAK i6060 and i6090 Check Scanners maintain the same small footprint of the KODAK i6030 but with dramatically higher speeds. The i6060 scans up to 65 documents per minute with a maximum 5,000 transactions per day while the i6090 scans up to 100 documents per minute with a maximum daily volume of 7,500. The applications for this portfolio of check scanners span from point of sale or corporate location to back office capture processing environments.
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Image Archive Software. KODAK t6000 Server Software for Image Archive Applications directly imports checks and associated index data created by the t6000 Client Software or the KODAK t6000 Server Software for Transaction Applications. Archiving of bitonal or color documents such as signature cards, loan documents or documents up to 8.5” x 25” or 11” x 17” can also be done. The software offers configurable hierarchical storage management and supports browser-based query and retrieval.
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Capture and Transmission Software. The newest release of the KODAK t6000 Client Software for Transaction Applications and KODAK t6000 Server Software for Corporate or Financial Transaction Centers significantly enhances features such as data extraction, security, integration and overall ease of use of the solution.
Rounding out the portfolio, Kodak offers professional services that support the smooth delivery of the product into a customer’s environment—including site inspections, installation of hardware and software, consulting services, software customization, and product training. Additionally, there are a variety of service agreement offerings, delivered by KODAK Service & Support, the benchmark service provider for the document imaging industry.
The new scanners, software, and services will be available through Kodak’s Premier Solutions Resellers this month.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises.
More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)
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Kodak Makes Document Archiving Easier, More Efficient with Added Features in New Versions of Software
KODAK i9600 Series Writers, i7300 Scanners get upgraded software offerings
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Document archiving is becoming even easier and more efficient with new software for KODAK i9600 Series Writers.
Customer feedback directly resulted in many of the changes in KODAK i9600 Application Software, Version 2. “When it comes to offering features and capabilities that will best meet our customers’ needs, we consult an authority—our customers,” said Robert Breslawski, IMAGELINK Product Manager, Document Imaging, Graphic Communications Group. “The new software addresses suggestions for maximizing film use, improving multi-roll processing, and enhanced language support to increase customer productivity and efficiency.”
The new software, which will be available on all newly shipped KODAK i9600 Series Writers, will be easier to use by:
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Requiring fewer steps in the write-to-film process.
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Providing a friendlier user interface. An improved Active X software interface is more easily integrated with existing applications.
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Adjustable dialog box. The size of the main screen can be adjusted.
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Improving multi-roll processing. Header and trailer images now automatically appear on a job’s subsequent rolls.
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Increasing support for international languages. Makes the file size to film capacity rate easier to determine by allowing for metric measurements.
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Maximizing film use on each roll. Allows the operator to override settings to avoid putting a handful of lingering documents within a job onto a second roll. Operators can now get within one-to-two feet of the end of roll. An additional option provides the ability to write images on the entire width of the film, which is useful for larger images not requiring image marks.
The Version 2 software will be available in early summer on new i9600 Series Writers or for purchase through Kodak’s channel partners. The U.S. list price is $6,000.
Existing Version 1 software users can upgrade to Version 2 on applicable service contracts. Kodak will no longer support AWIS software for i9600 Series Writers as the software is being phased out.
Another software version, the KODAK i7300 Scanner User Interface Software, Version 2.0, is set for release on or before June 1. This upgrade will add or change features including:
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A check box below the Annotation Embedded check box on the Application Setup Output tab. When this check box is checked, the i7300 User Interface Software will fill in the area cut out with black instead of white. If the box is unchecked, the area will be filled in with white.
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Auto Back threshold increased from 100K to 500K. This ensures that all back images will not be printed and/or saved. Annotation on displayed image or the printed/faxed/emailed copy. This is the case even if the image controls (such as brightness or sharpening) are changed.
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Annotation downloaded to the i7300 Scanner is applied to front and back of a duplex image. This annotation becomes part of the electronic image and will be printed/faxed/emailed or sent to the Image Server if the associated CAR commands are sent along with the annotation.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com. (Kodak and Imagelink are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) #
Growing Data Storage Needs Spur Flurry of Technology, Need for Outsourcing Of Service Offerings
Storage device manufacturers increasingly choose KODAK Service & Support
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—New developments are constantly occurring within the storage arena. New products and new technologies are hitting the market faster and in greater numbers than ever before.
To keep up with these rapid developments, many storage manufacturers are outsourcing their storage service function. And many of them are turning to KODAK Service & Support, Eastman Kodak Company’s worldwide service organization, to provide it.
“That service can encompass anything from warranty repairs to performing installation and integration, to managing a help desk function,” said Joanne Boyd, Vice President of Marketing, KODAK Service & Support. “By putting service issues into the hands of a trusted partner, storage manufacturers can devote more time and resources to their core competencies, and focus on providing their customers with cutting-edge storage products.”
This applies to a wide range of storage systems that KODAK Service & Support can handle. The group supports the full spectrum of storage technologies, including tape libraries and drives; optical libraries and drives; mass storage devices (NAS/SAN); disk array/RAID systems; and autoloaders.
KODAK Service & Support currently provides hardware support for storage devices and systems for 20 leading manufacturers. These services include maintenance agreements, warranty enhancements, installation, training, relocation, data conversion, optical disk cleaning, and help desk support. Recently, the company has focused on the RAID marketplace, signing such manufacturers as Infortrend, JMR Electronics, and Fibrenetix.
KODAK Service & Support is the exclusive warranty and post-warranty service provider for Fibrenetix RAID and disk storage systems throughout North America, as well as for JMR’s complete line of innovative storage technologies. And, KODAK Service & Support is the warranty service provider for Infortrend’s EonStor® RAID storage subsystems.
The rapid pace of growth in the storage marketplace – and the subsequent growth of complementary services – is no coincidence. The rigid requirements of legislation like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have forced companies to do in-depth reviews of the ways they store critical business information. Many companies are drastically overhauling or else just beginning to implement compliant data storage and records management programs. It’s a trend with no sign of slowing, as more companies than ever before rely on storage technologies as a vital part of their business.
That’s good news for end users on two fronts. First, it means that they can expect a continuing steady stream of new storage products. And second, it offers assurance that as storage device manufacturers develop the next great storage product, current storage formats won’t simply be abandoned. That’s important because it means that storage technologies purchased today can still be supported tomorrow and for years to come.
“Because stored vital business information is so critical, it’s not a function that companies want jeopardized,” Boyd said. “Storage manufacturers are taking those concerns seriously.”
KODAK Service & Support is made up of nearly 3,300 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor IT services provider, supporting more than 100 manufacturers of document scanners, storage devices and systems, and micrographic imaging equipment.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises.
More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)
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Award-Winning Document Sharing Device From Kodak: Ready For Order, Delivery
KODAK Scan Station 100 makes digitizing, sharing of paper documents easy
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—The recently introduced KODAK Scan Station 100 is available for order and delivery this month. This multi-purpose walkup device for the office enables people to easily and quickly turn paper documents into digital files with the touch of a button for sharing via email, routing to network folders, sending to networked printers or copiers and saving on portable USB drives—all without a computer. Digital documents may be simultaneously stored on the network and shared with colleagues across the hall, across the country and around the world.
Ease of use, compactness, convenient setup, and the flexibility the Scan Station 100 brings to the office environment have caught the imagination of the media and the market.
Media Reactions—Headlines like “First Look: Kodak Comes Up With A Better Sender,” Intelligent Enterprise, “Scanning as Easy as Using A Toaster: Kodak Simplifies Document Sharing,” smallbiztechnology.com, and “KODAK Scan Station 100 eliminates ‘PC Middleman’,” Democrat and Chronicle (Gannett New York Network), summarize reactions by trade, business and general media, industry analysts, and product blogs to the Scan Station 100 announcement.
Doug Henschen wrote in Intelligent Enterprise: “I was able to spend about 30 minutes with an early version of the Scan Station, and I liked what I saw. …What differentiates the Scan Station from competitors is the dead-simple color touch-screen interface. …the screen is easy to read, and Kodak has applied the GUI expertise that has made its drugstore digital photo printing kiosks so easy to use. …most multifunction machines I’ve used have more cluttered and confusing displays, and you have to drill down another layer or two to get to the desired scanning functionality.”
In March at FOSE in Washington, D.C., the premier government technology tradeshow, the Scan Station’s innovation took one of two “Best of Show” awards from a field of more than 200 products.
Market Reactions—“The Scan Station 100 satisfies users’ needs for a simple, walkup multi-purpose device with the superior image processing of Perfect Page technology and the paper handling benefits of a dedicated digital scanner,” said David Bailey, President and CSO, Doculex—an independent software vendor (ISV) in the document imaging industry.
Bailey’s enthusiasm was shared by Mitchell Hallock, Director of Marketing for Westbrook Technologies: “We applaud this revolutionary approach to scanning. Kodak has taken the high performance of a large multi-functional device and reduced it to a desktop unit and, more importantly, has made it affordable without losing any functionality. It reduces the complexity of digital capture in document management, opening the door wide to every organization from small-to-medium-to-large sized enterprises.”
“Kodak’s user-friendly and cost effective Scan Station 100 is being introduced just as robust document management is increasingly becoming standard operating procedure for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Fueling this movement is the need to achieve business objectives, comply with government regulations, and meet investor expectations. The Scan Station 100 is a compact system with multi-functional capabilities that integrates with and compliments document management solutions very well,” said James True, Vice President of Cabinet NG.
Around the world, market reaction was equally welcoming to the Scan Station. “Immediately after announcement, I received calls from resellers asking when the product would be available,” said Sue Sham, of distributor ImageTEK in South Africa.
“Exactly what we have been looking for. Now, I have to rethink my current plans for purchasing other products, ” said a customer in the German automotive industry.
“I am amazed that there is such a device available,” said another customer in the energy industry at the Documation Spain electronic documentation and information management tradeshow held recently in Madrid.
Designed and manufactured by Kodak, the Scan Station 100, has a list price of US$2,995. The standard one year warranty for the Scan Station 100 includes Assisted Advance Unit Replacement (AUR) coverage, which provides next-business-day delivery of an exchange unit plus Help Desk Support. And for the first time, KODAK Service & Support is offering warranty extensions for Assisted Advance Unit Replacement plus Help Desk Support. This premium coverage—currently available only for the Scan Station 100—not only provides a replacement unit, but an expert to install it.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises.
More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information on KODAK Scan Station 100, visit www.kodak.com/go/scanstation.
(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)
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KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Color Presses Open up a Wide Range of Photo-Rich Applications
Demand growing for personalized photobooks, greeting cards and calendars
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—The nexus taking place between high quality digital printing technology and consumer demand for personalized photo gift items is creating a burgeoning market for graphic communications providers. KODAK NEXPRESS digital color presses, color science and workflow software, combined with new marketing, sales and product development support, open exciting possibilities for offering a range of profitable products.
“With the growth of digital photography, digital production color presses are finding a home in the photo industry. As photofinishers and graphic communications providers capitalize on new business opportunities, such as producing customized photo books and greeting cards, the quality and speed of digital presses make them well suited for this environment,” said Patti Williams, Consulting Partner, IT Strategies.
Photo books to capture family milestones, greeting cards with personal photographs, and personalized calendars and planners are a few of the popular items that can be produced quickly and cost efficiently with KODAK NEXPRESS presses.
“We are seeing dramatic growth for many of our customers because of the potential for photo-rich imaging applications made possible by digital printing. In addition to traditional print providers, photo service retailers now have the opportunity to tap into a growth market because of the quality, speed and flexibility that the KODAK NEXPRESS digital production color presses provide,” said Mike Howard, Vice President, Marketing, Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak, during the AIIM ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition held in Philadelphia May 15-18. “There is a new level of one-to-one communications this technology makes possible that is in sync with how consumers view and want to share photographs of family, friends, special trips and memorable events.”
The KODAK NEXPRESS technology helped Rocky Mountain Printing in Orem, Utah, launch an entirely new business.
“After we acquired our first KODAK NEXPRESS 2100 press, we started thinking of different applications that could use digital presses in a new business. The idea of greeting cards came up and we literally could not sleep at night because we were coming up with so many new ideas,” Rocky Mountain Printing President Teague Bengtzen said. “The beauty of Card Café for consumers is they can schedule all of their greeting card needs ahead of time so they don’t forget important events. With the NEXPRESS technology, we can personalize the cards with signatures and business logos. We’ve even added the ability to add a gift card, chocolates or popcorn to the order.”
By visiting www.cardcafe.com, consumers and businesses can select from hundreds of greeting card designs for holidays, birthdays, and special events and occasions. They can add personal messages and signatures to the cards, which Card Café then digitally prints on the NEXPRESS 2100 digital color press, inserts into a personalized envelope that carries the customer’s return address, and mails using an actual first class postage stamp. Customers can also choose to have their own photos or artwork used for the cover of the card, which then receives a protective high quality gloss coating.
Kodak features the KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 digital production color press at AIIM ON DEMAND. The recently launched KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 press is designed for even greater productivity and reliability, leveraging Kodak’s award winning digital production color press technology, and building on the renowned Kodak strengths of quality, consistency, reliability and uptime.
Printers and photofinishers can create additional revenue streams and attract new customers by configuring a KODAK NEXPRESS Fifth Imaging Unit Solution to deliver spot color, watermarking and protective coating, and enable high-impact glossing. The KODAK NEXGLOSSER glossing unit enables additional printing opportunities for image-rich applications, including book covers, digital photo prints, coffee table books, greeting cards and brochures. It features KODAK NEXPRESS clear dry ink that delivers enhanced image quality and a laminate like gloss for higher marketing impact.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
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(Kodak, NexPress and NexGlosser are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
Kodak Helps Customers Grow with KODAK MARKETMOVER Business Development Services
KODAK MARKETMOVER service professionals work with customers to capture new revenue opportunities
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—One hundred percent revenue increase expected in 2006. Two and a half times anticipated sales after the first quarter. These are the business results two Kodak customers are experiencing through the newly named KODAK MARKETMOVER business development services. At AIIM ON DEMAND 2006, Kodak is announcing the launch of expanded business development services already helping many Kodak customers create new demand, grow their businesses and uncover additional business opportunities.
MARKETMOVER services deliver an expanded range of innovative tools, resources, and support to enable customers to maximize their return on investment in new technologies and achieve dynamic business growth. MARKETMOVER service professionals work directly with customers in developing marketing plans, training senior management and sales representatives on new business opportunities, and supporting marketing and sales programs. MARKETMOVER service support also includes educational materials, marketing and sales tools, application samples and customizable templates available online at the KODAK MARKETMOVER premier resource center (www.marketmover.Kodak.com).
“When we launched our digital print strategy, Kodak’s business development team worked with us to assess our marketplace and figure out where the biggest opportunities were,” said Ian Flynn, President of Direct Response Imaging, a former digital service bureau that has transformed into a fast growing digital printing company. “We’re in a highly competitive market, but we’re finding growth opportunities are limitless. We installed a KODAK NEXPRESS 2100 digital production color press in 2005, and we expect to double our revenue in 2006. Our KODAK MARKETMOVER business development service specialist has been a big part of that success.”
As part of this announcement, Kodak is introducing the KODAK MARKETMOVER Premier Packages, which have been developed to support owners of the KODAK NEXPRESS digital production color presses, KODAK DIGIMASTER black and white print systems, and the KODAK DIRECTPRESS DI digital offset systems. Packages include on site workshops for business planning and sales training, ongoing marketing and sales consultation, and access to the MARKETMOVER online resource center. Kodak will continue to expand these packages to meet the needs of its growing customer base.
“Graphic communications providers are facing growing competition and are looking for ways to transition their businesses. They want more aggressive marketing efforts and new sales strategies,” said Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG). “KODAK MARKETMOVER services help printers develop actionable marketing plans and train sales teams to uncover new revenue opportunities. Bottom line: We can help customers get their business where they want it to go.”
Kennickell Print and Global Marketing, a $13 million family owned commercial printing company founded in 1892, installed a KODAK NEXPRESS 2100 plus press in January. Working with KODAK MARKETMOVER service professionals, the Savannah, Ga., business saw digital printing revenue soar two and a half times greater than their business plan by the third month of operation.
“Kodak has done a great job of bringing in the right people to help us successfully launch our digital print business,” said Al Kennickell, President, Kennickell Print and Global Marketing. “We can’t rely on the Savannah market alone to grow. Kodak has helped us target the right industries and business types, so we’re drawing business from well beyond Georgia. With KODAK MARKETMOVER services, Kodak has always been able to give us advice and solve any problems.”
“Kodak not only provides the innovative technologies that can help our customers be more competitive, we offer extensive post installation support to help them get new business quickly,” Hayzlett said. “We have an expert team of MARKETMOVER business development service professionals whose job is to help our customers succeed. MARKETMOVER services are also another way Kodak helps drive overall print demand for our customers and further enables them to grow their businesses.”
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
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(Kodak, MarketMover, NexPress, Digimaster and DirectPress are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. DI is a trademark of Presstek.)
KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions Synchronize Digital and Conventional Production Environments
Kodak delivers end to end integration of business, production and color at AIIM ON DEMAND 2006
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Unified Workflow is the power behind today’s fast moving and flexible blended production environments. At AIIM ON DEMAND, Kodak is showing how a KODAK Unified Workflow solution can establish a platform to improve efficiency, increase revenue and expand service offerings.
“In the real world of print on demand, many graphic communications providers are combining the power of offset, inkjet, and digital solutions to meet customer needs and capture new revenue opportunities,” said Jeff Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG). “Customers want workflow solutions that can keep up with their complex needs. Kodak is ready at AIIM ON DEMAND with workflow solutions that perform together from the front office through prepress and the press room, and, importantly, directly with customers.”
KODAK Unified Workflow solutions provide an end to end digital infrastructure for printing that integrates business, production and color workflows, using innovative software tools, open standards and intelligent automation. The first implementation of KODAK Unified Workflow solutions is aimed at the commercial print segment.
About KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions
A KODAK Unified Workflow solution is a scaleable, modular solution that allows printers to more effectively and efficiently respond to increasingly complex print specifications. It enables printers to streamline processes for efficiency, and optimize resources and maximize production capabilities for increased capacity from existing resources. It also creates a foundation for sales growth by providing the tools customers need to differentiate their businesses and deliver greater value to clients through new services.
The open architecture of a KODAK Unified Workflow solution, featuring support for industry technology standards (such as JDF, PDF and ICC) and industry initiatives like NETWORKED GRAPHIC PRODUCTION (NGP), provides the means to implement a complete and fully integrated workflow that enables intelligent automation. Intelligent automation eliminates manual tasks, saves time, and reduces the waste and costs associated with errors in an operation. It also assists a KODAK Unified Workflow solution to provide the exceptional flexibility, communication, control and automation needed to support all printing processes from a single solution platform.
Components of a Unified Workflow
Business Workflow Solutions
Business workflow solutions improve business decision making, enhance relationships with customers and suppliers, and reduce production errors and material waste. These solutions include:
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A management information system (MIS)—KODAK Enterprise Management Solution (EMS) software is distinguished by its broad focus on planning and managing resources throughout the entirety of the commercial printing organization. EMS features integrated customer and supplier relationship management capabilities; advanced estimating and production planning; integrated quality control and process improvement modules; and automated business intelligence to help ensure success in changing business environments.
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Production planning systems—KODAK UPFRONT 4.0 production planning software lets customers unify and standardize their job planning to benefit automation and fewer planning errors.
Production Workflow Solutions
A KODAK production workflow solution helps customers optimize different print processes by providing outstanding integration, automation, and collaboration across conventional, digital, and mixed print production environments. These products address a wide spectrum of customer needs, from digitally printed applications to globally distributed, high volume print production across market segments. A KODAK production workflow solution may include:
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Workflow management solutions—a KODAK PRINERGY workflow system, a third generation PDF workflow solution for controlling prepress, plate and film production; KODAK PREPS imposition software, which helps prepress professionals remove even more manual steps from their preferred workflow; and KODAK Link software, which provides production data and job status information to provide production reporting and/or data exchange between an MIS and PRINERGY workflow system.
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Portal products—allow printers to offer compelling new services, while streamlining prepress production. KODAK InSite software, a secure Web portal into prepress production that makes online communication between printers and their customers a convenient reality; KODAK TeamWorks software, which provides server based project management for content collaboration; KODAK EyeMedia software, integrated asset management; and KODAK NEXTREME web to print exchange solution, which provides an easy to use, web based order management tool for automated fulfillment of static, short run and simple versioned print jobs.
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Digital printing software solutions—KODAK digital front end systems that drive KODAK NEXPRESS digital presses and third party devices, such as the KODAK NEXSTATION IV digital front end drive, KODAK NEXPRESS digital presses and KODAK SMARTBOARD document mastering software 4.0, which facilitates PDF based job assembly for both color and black and white documents. KODAK DARWIN authoring software and Printable’s FUSIONPRO family of variable data solutions provide options for personalized digital printing.
Color Workflow Solutions
A KODAK color workflow solution drives the delivery of accurate color from design and specification through to production and final output in commercial printing applications. KODAK color workflow solutions incorporate industry standards for carrying color information throughout the entire process and make it easy to create, produce and monitor color from idea to delivery.
KODAK color management technology enables easier adoption of color standards, repeatable color production, efficient RGB workflows and optimized wide gamut printing. KODAK color workflow solutions deliver value to print providers through increased efficiency, enhanced quality control and outstanding consistency.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
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(Kodak, Networked Graphic Production, NGP, UpFront, Prinergy, Preps, NexTreme, NexStation, NexPress, SmartBoard and Darwin are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
Kodak and Prinova Team Up at AIIM On Demand to Showcase the Power of Color Variable Data Printing
Solutions to drive personalization and customization demonstrated at Kodak’s booth #1901
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—The revenue generating opportunities for companies that combine variable data printing (VDP) technologies from Kodak with Prinova’s integrated document design and implementation methodology will be featured at the 2006 AIIM ON DEMAND Conference and Exposition.
“Through the use of data and images to personalize and customize digital color printed materials, companies can create more effective customer communications that attract and hold the attention of their customers with relevant content,” said Ron Gilboa, Vice President of Marketing, Kodak Versamark. “By teaming up with Prinova at AIIM ON DEMAND, we are showcasing a broad range of variable data printing capabilities that customers can start using today to grow their businesses.”
Kodak and Prinova will demonstrate the range and flexibility of color variable data printing and content personalization through a fictitious company, Checkfirst Investments, created just for AIIM ON DEMAND. The Prinova designed application begins with a solicitation letter that asks customers to identify the type of relationship they want with Checkfirst Investments. That information is scanned and used to drive the application that produces a personalized faux Checkfirst Investments welcome kit and the transactional statement and confirmations central to the demonstration.
“The growth of VDP reflects the fact that customers represent a company’s most valuable asset. Smart companies develop strategies that speak directly to customers in ways that go far beyond what was possible just a couple of years ago,” said Steve Biancaniello, Vice President, Professional Services, Prinova, Inc. “By using digital technology and leveraging the information companies already collect, companies can produce high quality personalized messages focused on growing relationships and increasing the value of each customer touchpoint.”
Visitors to the Kodak booth (#1901) will see how color can improve the customer experience for even the most conservative documents. A KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 digital production color press will produce the welcome kit, and a KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system will be used for the statements and confirmation. An additional confirmation example demonstrates the power of the KODAK DIRECTPRESS 5634 DI System and KODAK DIGIMASTER print systems for imprinting on offset shells.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
About Prinova, Inc.
Prinova, Inc. provides innovative document design, development and delivery solutions for the large volume document delivery market. Prinova helps companies achieve savings, flexibility and integrity in the document development process through an integrated design development approach that reduces project development and testing efforts up to 30 percent and mitigates post-production maintenance costs. Post implementation, Prinova offers a specialized client care program for ongoing document evolution and support. Fortune 1000 companies in the financial services, retail and utilities industries that partner with Prinova experience faster time to market, reduced costs and more profitable customer relationships. For more information visit www.prinova.com.
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(Kodak, NexPress, Versamark, DirectPress and Digimaster are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
Fry Communications Uses KODAK PressProof Software to Bring Monitor Proofing’s Color Accuracy and Time Savings into the Pressroom
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—New KODAK PressProof software extends the benefits of monitor proofing to the pressroom.
PressProof software employs SWOP certified KODAK MATCHPRINT Virtual Proofing technology to provide accurate and consistent color guidance by displaying a proof for viewing on qualified LCD monitors. PressProof software allows press operators to view the same color accurate proof viewed by agencies, designers, prepress professionals, publishers, and others involved in the creative and print production processes.
PressProof software is designed specifically for the pressroom. Its fast and intuitive user interface allows operators to easily select and display the appropriate surface for comparison with press samples. PressProof software features such as caching and read-ahead ensure that proofs are readily available.
“Fry Communications is committed to implementing solutions that provide streamlined, cost-effective results into our digital workflows. The addition of PressProof software confirmed this commitment,” said Ursula Koons, PrePress Technical Specialist Manager, Fry Communications. “Responding to customer demand we realized we needed to implement a monitor proofing system into our pressrooms. PressProof software has proven to be a valuable tool in providing our pressrooms with consistent color expectations. PressProof software has enabled us to fulfill our customer commitments while providing our pressroom with easy to use tools that tie directly into our prepress environment."
PressProof software integrates with the KODAK PRINERGY workflow system, eliminating the need to manage separate proofing and prepress production. It can also operate as an extension of KODAK InSite software, which enables Internet-based communication among all participants in the print content and production process. PressProof software also functions as a standalone configuration for use with KODAK PRINERGY Evo, KODAK BRISQUE or other third party workflows.
“PressProof software allows commercial and publication printers to offer their customers a complete monitor proofing workflow, spanning content creation to press-side proofs on monitors, which makes it easy and efficient to ensure color accuracy, make revisions, expedite approvals and meet tight deadlines,” said Stan Coleman, General Manager, Unified Workflow, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. “By serving as an integral part of Kodak’s unified workflow, PressProof software can help print providers further streamline operations.”
PressProof software can operate on either the EIZO COLOREDGE 21" or the APPLE Cinema Display LCD monitors.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
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(Kodak, Matchprint, Prinergy and Brisque are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
New KODAK TeamWorks 2.0 Software Enables Winning Collaboration among Creative Professionals and Print Providers
Server based project management solution streamlines content creation and improves stakeholder communication
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Team members involved in the development of creative content for print jobs have a more efficient and collaborative way to manage projects from anywhere in the world and anytime around the clock. With a Web connected computer and new KODAK TeamWorks 2.0 software, participants can share, organize, review, proof, annotate, track and approve files. Kodak features TeamWorks 2.0 software at this week’s AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition.
TeamWorks 2.0 software is a convenient and seamless extension of the KODAK InSite Web based workflow and KODAK EyeMedia digital asset management software, offering a better way for creative professionals and their customers to share and review content. TeamWorks 2.0, InSite and EyeMedia software together form a common Web solution for all stages of the workflow from concept to production, with TeamWorks 2.0 software focusing on content creation. TeamWorks 2.0 software is available in both standalone and KODAK PRINERGY workflow system integrated versions.
“TeamWorks 2.0 software makes it easy for creative and print production professionals to communicate with their customers and print providers at every step of a job,” said Pat Lord, Product Manager for Portal Products, Kodak. “By streamlining content creation through online project management, TeamWorks 2.0 software reduces cycle times and strengthens stakeholder partnerships.”
TeamWorks 2.0 software includes a range of real time collaboration tools that improve production efficiencies and customer collaboration. For proofing, users can proof a large variety of file formats. Pixel streaming technology allows full resolution images to be accessed quickly, with the capability to zoom in to the smallest detail. Multiple users can be designated to view and annotate creative content, and can compare files to see what changes have been made and to verify that requested/required revisions have been applied.
Optional KODAK MATCHPRINT Virtual software for color accurate monitor proofing extends color process control throughout the TeamWorks workflow.
To more effectively organize projects, users can easily upload and download files, preserving any established folder structures in the process. Creative content can be moved among projects and, in combination with EyeMedia software, between libraries and projects. New jobs can be created based on templates that predefine attributes of the project.
Creation of workflow tasks is made simple with flexible and intuitive tools that organize and manage the content creation process. Users create tasks and identify the files involved, as well as the stakeholders and their responsibilities. Participants receive notifications to view the work assigned to them and about project status.
Other features of TeamWorks 2.0 software include file sharing. TeamWorks 2.0 software provides a convenient, secure and organized way to share content among stakeholders, regardless of physical location. Users can view a sequential log of activities performed with a given project using the software’s History View function.
“Smart Review and the new task based management features in TeamWorks 2.0 software have really improved the way we work with our customers,” says Jerry Mills, Vice President, J & L Digital Image, Inc. “TeamWorks 2.0 software, along with KODAK InSite software, has created a ‘centralized virtual workspace’ that offers our customers global accessibility, from the collaborative stages to production. We feel that our business likely will double or more because of the ‘complete picture’ we now offer our customers.”
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
(Kodak, Prinergy and Matchprint are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
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Kodak Launches KODAK Digital Archive Services, Powered by JPMorgan Chase’s i-VAULT! Technology
Subscription service available through authorized resellers of KODAK Digital Archive Services
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—At the AIIM On Demand Conference & Exposition, Eastman Kodak Company and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. today announced that Kodak is launching a digital document archive service based on JPMorgan Chase’s powerful i-VAULT! technology. KODAK Digital Archive Services will be available only through selected authorized resellers in the U.S. and Canada.
KODAK Digital Archive Services provide companies a single, secure, digital archive with nearly unlimited storage capacity for their critical business information.
Customers can scan and index their own document images or have an authorized reseller of KODAK Digital Archive Services perform the scanning and indexing tasks. The files will be stored in a virtual archive with multiple layers of security and multiple points of redundancy. Furthermore, the security capabilities include patented controls that enable customers to customize and control accessibility of data throughout their organization. The robust indexing capabilities allow up to 30 index fields to provide retrieval of information in seconds via the Internet, regardless of location.
“Combining Kodak’s leadership in document imaging with JPMorgan Chase’s expertise in digital document archiving, KODAK Digital Archive Services offer clients outstanding document management and outstanding security,” said Ronald McMillin, Director of Business Development, US&C, Document Imaging, Graphic Communications Group. “It frees companies to concentrate on their core business competency by eliminating the need to maintain specialized technologies and resources for document management and digital archiving.”
“We characterize i-VAULT! as an ‘industrial strength’ image archive and retrieval solution. It employs the highest level of security standards, consistent with a web-based financial transaction application. It is also protected by two U.S. patents1,” said Jeff Schor, Product Manager, JPMorgan Chase. “Today on i-VAULT!, more than 140,000 users have secure access to more than 116 terabytes of data, the equivalent of tens of billions of pages. We are excited that Kodak has launched KODAK Digital Archive Services, powered by i-VAULT!”
KODAK Digital Archive Services include: ul>
Capture—Customers or resellers of KODAK Digital Archive Services can capture images using KODAK document scanners that feature Perfect Page technology for outstanding image quality.
Archive—using a Batch Output upload from KODAK Capture Software, Version 6.9, or other commercially available capture software packages, to KODAK Digital Archive Services.
Information Security—Transmissions are fully encrypted and authenticated, meeting the industry standard for security methodologies for the Internet. User ID and password protection is employed at several security levels. Clients decide who in their organizations get to see what through customizable features.
Secure and Disaster-Proof Storage—Data is housed at multiple, redundant locations.
Retrieval—in seconds. Documents and images can be searched via a secure Internet connection and retrieved items can be printed, emailed, faxed or downloaded.
“KODAK Digital Archive Services’ security and speed of access will appeal to those in financial, legal, insurance, healthcare and government organizations,” McMillin said. “Multiple points of redundancy means painless disaster recovery in terms of immediate access to information and documents without the need to purchase additional, and costly, after-the-fact disaster recovery services.”
For more information and to speak with a reseller of KODAK Digital Archive Services, call 1-800-944-6171.
1) U.S. Patent numbers 6,557,039 and 6,886,047
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises.
More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
More information about KODAK Document Imaging Products is available at www.kodak.com/go/documentimaging.
About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.3 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its JPMorgan and Chase brands. Information about the firm is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)
(i-VAULT! is a trademark of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.)
Kodak Press Releases
Kodak Guides Customers to the Power to Grow at AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition
Solutions for new business and greater productivity featured in booth #1901
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Digital printing and document management professionals discover the latest applications and techniques that deliver “The Power to Grow”—using technologies and expertise from Kodak—at the 2006 AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition. Booth #1901 features a range of solutions for increasing profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Launches from Kodak at AIIM ON DEMAND include innovative document scanners for the office: the KODAK i1200 and i1300 Series Scanners for distributed scanning. The four new models—KODAK i1210 and i1220 scanners for the workgroup market and KODAK i1310 and KODAK i1320 scanners for the departmental segment—pack features such as high image quality, speed and outstanding ease-of-use into a desktop document scanner design that has the smallest operational footprint in their respective classes.
To assist graphic communications providers in taking their businesses to the next level, the newly named KODAK MARKETMOVER business development services will launch at AIIM ON DEMAND. MARKETMOVER services deliver an expanded range of innovative tools, resources, and support to enable customers to maximize their return on investment in new technologies and achieve dynamic business growth. As part of this announcement, Kodak is introducing the KODAK MARKETMOVER Premier Packages, which have been developed to support owners of the KODAK NEXPRESS digital color production presses, KODAK DIGIMASTER black and white print systems, and the KODAK DIRECTPRESS DI digital offset systems.
For team members involved in the development of creative content for print jobs, the launch of KODAK TeamWorks 2.0 software enables a more efficient and collaborative way to manage projects from any Web-connected computer. TeamWorks 2.0 software reduces cycle times and improves stakeholder communication by streamlining content creation through online project management.
“These new products and services, along with our comprehensive portfolio of proven solutions, give customers more opportunities to optimize revenue and productivity potential throughout their operations,” said Kevin Joyce, Managing Director, United States and Canada Region, and Vice President, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group.
Digital Printing: Enhancing Profitability
Visitors at AIIM ON DEMAND will learn how a KODAK Unified Workflow solution establishes a platform for increasing revenue opportunities, expanding service offerings and enhancing operational efficiencies. KODAK Unified Workflow solutions provide an end-to-end digital infrastructure for printing that integrates business, production, and color workflows, using innovative software tools, open standards and intelligent automation. The first implementation of KODAK Unified Workflow solutions is aimed at the commercial print segment.
It also creates a foundation for sales growth by providing the tools customers need to differentiate their businesses and deliver greater value to clients through new services. At AIIM ON DEMAND, KODAK Unified Workflow components on display include KODAK PRINERGY workflow system; KODAK InSite software, a Web portal into prepress production; KODAK EyeMedia software for integrated asset management; KODAK NEXTREME Web-to-Print Exchange solution; KODAK SMARTBOARD document mastering software; KODAK PressProof software that extends the benefits of monitor proofing to the pressroom; and KODAK TeamWorks 2.0 software.
For further enhancing production efficiency and color accuracy, inkjet proofing solutions will be featured at AIIM ON DEMAND. The next generation of the KODAK VERIS digital proofer helps customers achieve outstanding color accuracy and proofing productivity. Using KODAK MULTI-DROP ARRAY inkjet imaging technology, the VERIS digital proofer serves as a premium inkjet solution for prepress professionals who need the utmost in color precision and proof accuracy. KODAK MATCHPRINT inkjet proofing solutions will also be displayed.
“In addition to talking with customers about how the right workflow systems, software and tools can support effective production, we’re focusing on providing attendees with information and ideas to utilize our solutions to create new revenue opportunities,” said Joyce.
The power of combining two of Kodak’s digital printing technologies to help print providers create new revenue opportunities—for themselves and their customers—will be demonstrated in Kodak’s booth at AIIM ON DEMAND. Kodak and Prinova will demonstrate the range and flexibility of variable data printing through a custom application, “Reach out with Kodak—Growing Customer Value with Integrated Customer Communications.” By combining the power of variable data and customized images with integrated document design and application development, marketers create more effective communication materials for a fictitious financial services company.
A KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 digital production color press will produce personalized welcome kits for new customers. A KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system with advanced inkjet technology will print several different financial statements based on specific customer demographics. A KODAK DIGIMASTER E125 digital production system will produce key black and white print-on-demand applications such as booklets and tabbed reports with pre-printed color shells to demonstrate the productivity, quality and power of the system.
The KODAK NEXPRESS 2500 digital production color press offers a high level of modularity and flexibility. Customers can upgrade the press as they grow their businesses with options to select desired paper capacity, increase processing capability, and add delivery of spot color, watermarking and protective coating with the KODAK NEXPRESS fifth imaging unit solution. KODAK NEXGLOSSER glossing unit enables additional printing opportunities for image-rich applications, including book covers, digital photo prints, coffee table books, greeting cards and brochures. It features KODAK NEXPRESS clear dry ink that delivers enhanced image quality and a laminate-like gloss for higher marketing impact.
The DIGIMASTER E125 system is ideal for customers who want the ability to do short-run, custom and variable data print jobs with a high-end digital black-and-white system at a lower initial investment.
Document Imaging: Expanding Productivity
The most productive portfolio of document scanning solutions for businesses, organizations, government agencies and the graphic arts industry will be spotlighted in Kodak’s booth, including:
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KODAK Scan Station 100, a multi-purpose walkup device for the office that enables people to easily and quickly turn paper documents into digital files—and simultaneously store them on the network and share with colleagues across the hall, across the country and around the world—through one-touch operation and without a computer.
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The KODAK i6060 and i6090 Check Scanners and KODAK t6000 Server Software for Image Archive Applications join the KODAK i6030 Check Scanner, image capture and transmission software and a host of support and service options for high-speed check scanning and secure archiving to help banks, businesses and government agencies take advantage of the Check 21 Act.
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KODAK i30/i40 Series Scanners, small desktop workgroup scanners that fit any workspace. i30 and i40 Series Scanners provide easy setup and integration, up to 25 pages/or 50 images per minute scanning speed, and renowned image quality with Perfect Page image processing technology.
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KODAK i55/i65 Series Scanners, workgroup scanners for a wide variety of document capture, publishing and archiving needs. The simplex (i55) and duplex (i65) offer color, black-and-white and grayscale imaging with outstanding image quality from Perfect Page image processing technology. They offer fast scanning of up to 32 pages/64 images per minute.
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KODAK i100 Series Scanners, departmental scanners that offer simplex (i150) and duplex (i160) models for color, bitonal and grayscale imaging.
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KODAK i200 Series Scanners, consisting of three models—one simplex and two duplex—which offer a wide range of scanning possibilities, including an optional flatbed for increased flexibility.
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KODAK i600 Series Scanners, award-winning mid-range production devices that deliver productivity, versatility and reliability right on your desktop.
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KODAK i800 Series Scanners with new imprinter. The new print head accessory joins a number of enhancements made over the last year to KODAK high- and mid-volume scanners to optimize productivity, image quality and ease of use.
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KODAK Capture Software, Version 6.9 for KODAK document scanners, which offers enhanced features for document searching, retrieval and sharing, security, and scan-to-email.
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New software for KODAK i9600 Series Writers features fewer steps in the write-to-film process, improved multi-roll processing and increased support for international languages round out KODAK IMAGELINK products and services on exhibit.
“As the just announced KODAK i1200 and i1300 Series Scanners, and the recently announced KODAK Scan Station 100 demonstrate, Kodak’s Document Imaging business is a leader in bringing innovative and easy to use document imaging solutions to help customers increase their productivity,” said Erwin Schwarzl, General Manager, Document Imaging and Vice President, Graphic Communications Group, Kodak.
Service and Support: Ensuring Continuity
KODAK Service and Support personnel will be on hand to discuss their offerings that include installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage markets. KODAK Service and Support helps customers reduce unplanned expenses through annual maintenance agreements that cover all service calls. The organization provides customers with a single point of contact for all their needs and features a global reach with a local presence via 3,300 Kodak-certified service professionals in more than 120 countries, providing 24-hour support in most areas.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com. For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com. # (Kodak, MarketMover, Digimaster, DirectPress, Prinergy, NexTreme, SmartBoard, Veris, Multi-Drop Array, Matchprint, NexPress, Versamark, NexGlosser and Imagelink are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
Kodak Launches Four Innovative Desktop Scanners
Unique and powerful features give users outstanding ease of use, flexibility and productivity
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Imagine an unbeatable combination of unique features, ease-of-use, high image quality, speed, and price packed into a document scanner design that has the smallest operational workspace available. Imagination becomes reality in a new benchmark-setting line of desktop scanners that Eastman Kodak Company will unveil at the AIIM On Demand Conference & Exposition in Philadelphia from May 16-18.
The four new scanner models—KODAK i1210 and i1220 Series Scanners for the workgroup segment and the KODAK i1310 and i1320 Series Scanners for the departmental segment—are designed and manufactured by Kodak. They represent the latest in the company’s continuing commitment to deliver the most innovative, feature-rich portfolio of document scanners in the industry. New, incomparable features include:
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Tilt and scan—allows you to adjust the angle of the scanner to accommodate either ad-hoc transaction or higher-volume batch scanning jobs for any available workspace. Tilt and scan complements the small footprint to afford people outstanding flexibility in optimizing scanner use in crowded workspaces.
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Smart touch scanning—simplifies sending images to your choice of destination. With the touch of a button, easily send scanned documents to network, e-mail, print, or to your favorite desktop application in a number of file formats including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, RTF, and searchable PDF. Smart touch scanning helps maximize productivity for users through streamlining operation by reducing repetitive steps.
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Attachable, tethered flatbed accessory—this optional A4-size flatbed accessory furthers your capability in capturing fragile or bound documents at very high optical resolution (1200 dpi). It simply attaches to the scanner with the included six-foot (two-metre) USB cable that enables a variety of placement options on your desktop to best suit space and workflow requirements. The tethered flatbed accessory provides a springboard to increasing office productivity as it enables sharing by workgroups within a department.
Each series offer simplex (i1210, i1310) and duplex (i1220, i1320) models and all include enhanced Perfect Page image processing technology for producing high-quality images with ease. The workgroup i1200 Series captures images at up to 30 pages or 60 images per minute, while the departmental i1300 Series offers a maximum speed of 60 pages or 120 images pages per minute, the fastest speed in this category.
“The innovations built into these scanners leverage Kodak’s 16 plus years of experience in document scanning and listening to what end users want and need,” said Erwin Schwarzl, General Manager, Document Imaging, and Vice President, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. “For businesses, government agencies, and organizations looking to streamline their paper workloads, these scanners are indeed, powerful tools for the office.”
Both series can scan a wide range of documents, from wallet-sized plastic ID cards to long length credit applications, loans and medical monitoring strips. The feature rich software bundle includes SCANSOFT PAPERPORT and SCANSOFT OMNIPAGE Software from Nuance, and KODAK Capture Software, Lite, which provide users with a choice of applications to easily create, manage and share document images, convert images to documents using optical character recognition (OCR), or process complex document batches with powerful batch capture capabilities.
The i1200 and i1300 Series Scanners offer maximum capability and flexibility for any paper intensive environment, including finance, accounting, insurance, corporate, healthcare, education, transportation, law offices and government administration. The following examples illustrate a few ways the scanners can benefit any size business, agency and organization:
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Remote bank branches can use i1300 Series Scanners for quickly processing forms and applications at 60 pages per minute.
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Transportation company front offices can use i1200 Series Scanners to scan package labels and bills of lading. For scanning labels affixed to bulky packages—the attachable, tethered flatbed accessory gets the job done without permanently occupying limited front office workspace.
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University financial aid offices can use i1200 Series Scanners to complete processes for billings and aid disbursements—all with the touch of a button.
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Healthcare insurers can use i1300 Series to process thousands of claims received daily.
“As the volume of business documents increases and compliance issues place document management under added scrutiny, document scanning is becoming an integral part of the corporate environment,” Schwarzl said. “The need to achieve high image quality as quickly and easily as possible—while keeping both the footprint and price point small—are what these scanners were designed to do.”
In addition to functionality and performance, the i1200 and i1300 Series Scanners offer maximum affordability. Depending on model, the scanners are expected to range in U.S. list price from about $800 to $3,000.
The new product line is backed with a one-year warranty from KODAK Service & Support, the benchmark service provider for the document imaging industry.
Orders for all four of the scanners are being taken now through Kodak’s channel partners.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises.
More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
More information about Kodak document imaging scanners is available at www.kodak.com/go/docimaging.
(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.) (ScanSoft, PaperPort and OmniPage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.) # Beth Hogan Scott, Kodak, +1 203-845-7115, hoganscotte@kpgraphics.com
New 250 fpm KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 Inkjet System Opens TransPromo Printing Market to Mid Volume Print Operations
New system launched at AIIM ON DEMAND offers speed, quality and a path to grow
PHILADELPHIA, May 16—Mid volume print operations can capture the exploding opportunity in variable data and color in TransPromo printing with the newest addition to the KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system family. Introduced at AIIM ON DEMAND, the 250 feet per minute (fpm) system delivers throughput speeds of up to 1,090 impressions per minute, and provides a new point of entry to the quality and reliability of the KODAK VERSAMARK V-Series printing systems.
“V-Series systems can grow as our customers’ business needs evolve. With this option in the VT3000 lineup, an entirely new group of mid volume service bureaus, corporate print operations, direct mail houses, and commercial printers have an affordable color solution with the speed and quality they need,” said Ron Gilboa, Vice President, Marketing, Kodak Versamark. “These print providers can now deliver effective communications that blend their transaction and promotional information into full color integrated TransPromo customer communications. The VT3000 printing system can be upgraded to higher speeds, with no change in floor space. It is flexible and modular, so users have a simple upgrade path as their volumes grow or business needs change.”
The new entry level VT3000 printer joins the VT3000 systems currently available at 350 fpm and 500 fpm. The VT3000 product line offers a choice of possible configurations to meet a wide range of printing needs, from simple monochrome printing to full color duplex printing. With its modular design, each VT3000 system provides the flexibility to upgrade capability from one configuration to the next.
“The digital color revolution is well underway and is now moving into TransPromo applications. In the high end of the production color market where products like the VT3000 are active, we are predicting print volume growth of more than 60 percent,” said Charles A. Pesko, Managing Director, InfoTrends. “This growth is driven in large part by high volume devices that are capable of meeting customers’ needs for low operating costs in a range of monochrome, spot and process color applications.”
Available for immediate shipment worldwide, the 250 fpm VT3000 system features a compact footprint and a variety of finishing options, including roll to roll, perforating and punching, selective perforation, fanfold, cut sheet, sheet/stack, slit/merge/stack, or any combination.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
Datacap Releases Taskmaster Web Service
Industry's First SOA Capture Solution; On Demand Image Processing, Recognition, Validations and Export Formatting for any Platform
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2006--Datacap announced today the release of Taskmaster Web Service, a new approach for users to capture document images via the Internet. Whether an organization is running FileNet Capture, Kofax Ascent Capture or another capture product, they can expand their capture capabilities whenever and wherever needed simply by calling the Web service.
"Datacap continually leverages key technology developments to provide maximum flexibility to organizations looking to increase data-entry and document-indexing efficiency and accuracy," said Datacap CEO Scott Blau.
"Taskmaster Web Service brings a whole new level of flexibility. Users can take advantage of Datacap's procedural rules engine to control document identification, field recognition, data validation, and export formatting - all without any programming."
Taskmaster Web Service takes advantage of the Service Oriented Architecture trend to decouple traditional forms processing and advanced document capture capabilities from the capture platform. This makes it easy to set up rules that will run exactly the same on documents whether they are scanned locally or remotely, whether they are processed in one capture system, such as Kofax Ascent Capture, or another, like Datacap Taskmaster. Simplified rules administration - without programming - means less administrative overhead for a capture application. Centralized, Web-service based processing also makes it easier to monitor multiple capture applications efficiently sharing the same resources.
Those using FileNet Capture, Kofax Ascent Capture or other capture platforms can use Taskmaster Web Service to add enhanced capture capabilities not standard in their existing platforms. As user needs change, organizations can add the capture pieces they need via the Web Service. Taskmaster Web Service integrates with third party capture platforms and can easily provide added capabilities, saving organizations the expense and effort of replacing their existing capture investment.
An early adopter of the Taskmaster Web Service has built an application that sends fax images to the Service to capture addressee information with advanced recognition. The fax management application was developed independently as a Microsoft .NET executable. The functionality for natural handwriting recognition was added with only a few lines of code to call the Web Service and interpret the results.
Availability
Taskmaster Web Service is available immediately. For pricing and system requirements, contact Datacap at sales@datacap.com.
About Datacap
Since 1988, Datacap Inc. has provided leading document capture and forms processing software solutions to organizations worldwide. Datacap Taskmaster software efficiently transforms paper into information, increasing efficiency and data accuracy while reducing costs and document cycle time. A client/server, rules-based capture workflow platform, Taskmaster provides highly flexible solutions for both document image indexing and data entry automation. Taskmaster also enables scanning and indexing from a browser and integrates with all leading document management solutions, databases and ERP systems. http://www.datacap.com/
Xerox Executes Growth Strategy With Five New Color Systems, $53 Million In Document Management Contracts
Xerox and Howie Long Put High Performance Center Stage At AIIM/On Demand
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2006 -- Jim Firestone, president of Xerox Corporation's North American operations, discusses the importance of delivering excellence, no matter what your field, with NFL great Howie Long. The two will be part of an event held this morning in Philadelphia for Xerox customers and attendees at AIIM/On Demand. Xerox executives, customers and the NFL legend are sharing best practices that hold true whether your job is in front of a computer or on the playing field.
Color printers, copiers "surround competition"; University of Calgary and InterContinental Hotels turn to Xerox for business services
PHILADELPHIA,May 16, 2006 -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today launched a cadre of digital color printers, presses and copiers and announced $53 million in new document management services contracts.
The announcements come at AIIM/On Demand, a major document imaging industry event where Xerox will brief customers, press and analysts on the escalating demand for color technology and business consulting services in enterprises of every size.
Xerox's color line, already the most extensive in the industry, has been expanded with five additional systems, including a new mid-level digital production color press and color printers, digital copiers and multifunction products aimed at offices small to large.
At the same time, Xerox detailed two major consulting services contracts: a $36 million, seven-year deal with the University of Calgary and a $17 million, four-year contract with InterContinental Hotels Group. The signings include enterprise-wide document management services combined with advanced office and high-end production print technology to streamline the flow of information and reduce costs.
"Xerox is intently focused on its customers, offering them the industry's broadest choice of hardware, software and services so they can indeed work smarter," said Angele Boyd, group vice president, IDC, a global information technology research group. "As a result, customers in diverse environments - from the office to the print shop - can turn to Xerox to help them be more productive."
At the briefing, hosted by Jim Firestone Jim Firestone, president, Xerox North America, Xerox is discussing the ways customers can achieve high-performance results. Color is among the key accelerators of growth, according to Firestone, for both Xerox and its customers.
According to IDC, Xerox was No. 1 in unit shipments in the U.S. color hardcopy peripherals market of all color equipment printing more than 40 pages per minute - with 42 percent market share in the fourth quarter of 20051. That's up 18 percentage points over the same quarter in the previous year, reflecting both the increasing demand for color and the strength of Xerox's line. And in the first quarter of 2006, Xerox reports that more than 7.1 billion color pages were printed on its office and production color systems.
"The breadth of Xerox's digital color portfolio surrounds the competition, with options in every speed range, and offers superior value for customers who want to harness the proven results that color can bring to their operations," Firestone said. "Add to that the increasing momentum of Xerox's consulting services business, and you have the industry's most powerful combination of people, process and technology."
Office to Production Xerox brings new features and capabilities to a wider range of customers with five products for both offices and professional print providers. In the production printing realm, the Xerox DocuColor™ 5000 Digital Press is the first digital press for print providers that need more advanced features than are currently available for mid-range monthly print volumes. The DocuColor 5000 prints 50 pages per minute and will be available in North America and Europe beginning in June.
For office environments, Xerox is launching the WorkCentre™ 7655, WorkCentre 7665 and WorkCentre 7132 color multifunction products. The WorkCentre systems are the first digital color multifunction systems equipped with Xerox Standard Accounting software, which makes it easy for people to monitor, track and manage color prints, copies, faxes and scans. These products help corporate offices, schools, government agencies and other organizations better manage color printing costs.
The new Phaser™ 7760 tabloid color laser printer prints up to 35 ppm in color and has an industry-leading black-and-white speed of 45 ppm compared to other products in its class. It features new color management tools and enhanced image quality that allow design professionals to create vibrant, full-color documents such as newsletters, brochures and pre-press proofs.
Software and Business Development
Xerox announced a number of software offerings and business development tools that help customers simplify work processes and boost performance.
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Xerox and Electronics for Imaging introduced the EFI Splash RPX-i, new Mac-based software that makes it easier to control color and improve printing efficiency for the successful Xerox DocuColor™ 240/250 Digital Printer/Copier.
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New Xerox-developed software in the professional printing arena allows print providers to quickly gain copyright clearance and, in turn, produce printed and copied papers, textbooks and other documents without violating copyright laws.
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Xerox is expanding the professional printing industry's largest portfolio of business development tools, the ProfitAccelerator™ Digital Business Resources, with three additional kits.
In the office, Xerox unveiled a new version of Xerox FreeFlow™ SMARTsend™ software that includes TrueMatch, an advanced search capability with linguistic technology developed at Xerox's European research center in Grenoble, France. It works much like an Internet search engine that automates key word searches and filters relevant information. This capability enables workers to use a multifunction system to easily find an electronic copy of a paper document that has been scanned into a repository. The most recent versions of sales brochures and price sheets can now be more easily retrieved and printed on demand in retail stores, corporate offices and other environments.
Xerox also is reinforcing its support of industry standards through a partnership with Microsoft, creating advanced scanning and printing capabilities for Xerox office multifunction systems to support
Microsoft's XML Paper Specification (XPS) technology. XPS is built into Windows Vista, the next generation of the Windows Operating System. This will enable documents to be printed with even richer graphics and more consistent quality.
Xerox's booth at On Demand, No. 2100 in Hall C, and its booth at AIIM, No. 407 in Hall A, will showcase an array of Xerox printers, multifunction systems, digital presses and a variety of software and services.
Cabinet NG Press Releases
Cabinet NG Announces CNG-LINKto SeriesT for Third Party Business Applications
CNG-LINKto Series integrates CNG-SAFE document management with ACT!, MS Outlook, and Advisors Assistant platforms
AIIM & On Demand Expos (Booth # 126), Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 15, 2006 - Cabinet NG, Inc., the preeminent solution to the "paper cuts profit" problem in small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the CNG-LINKto SeriesT which enables the seamless integration of its flagship document management solution, CNG-SAFE, with major third party business applications. With CNG-LINKto, users can now effectively link document management with their various business applications where a vast amount of critical information is created and resides. The initial LINKto Series offerings available today support Sage's ACT!, MS Outlook, and Client Marketing Systems' Advisors Assistant. CNG-LINKto ACT! automatically synchronizes ACT! contact entries with Cabinet NG document folder indexes. CNG-LINKto Outlook automatically files emails into CNG-SAFE. CNG-LINKto Advisors Assistant augments a financial planner's ability to mange client portfolios with necessary financial documents.
According to a recent Yankee Group survey, topping the list of pains for SMBs is the need to integrate different applications and systems that often stand alone. The survey cites that 45% of small firms found it difficult to get work done with unshared business information sitting separately in different applications.
"The reality is that business information continues to be locked up within silos of various applications. We routinely find that our clients are running finance and accounting software, sales-management and customer-relations programs that do not talk to each other. To truly create effective and efficient firm-wide business processes, companies need to connect their processes with an information repository," said Andrew Bailey, President of Cabinet NG. "CNG-LINKto enables our customers to easily bridge content within the CNG-SAFE document management repository with key operational applications to create a more responsive and efficient organization."
"The paper problem is as critical to small and medium businesses as it is to large enterprises, " said Kwon Chin, Research Manager at IDC. "Companies such as Cabinet NG whose offerings cater to the needs of SMB and the workgroup/departmental market can have a direct, positive impact on not only productivity in these organizations, but also contribute directly to enhancing the bottom line."
CNG-LINKto ACT!
CNG-LINKto ACT! provides a transparent connection that merges ACT! contact fields into the CNG-SAFE filing structure. Users can view documents filed in CNG-SAFE directly from within ACT! or launch the CNG-SAFE application for additional document functionality. CNG-LINKto ACT! automatically maintains synchronization between ACT! contact fields and CNG-SAFE file indexes. With the CNG-LINKto Series, tying ACT! to a comprehensive document management platform has never been this integrated and simple to use. The current CNG-LINKto ACT! supports ACT! 2006.
CNG-LINKto Outlook
CNG-LINKto Outlook automatically files sent and received emails into the CNG-SAFE document repository. Using the email's address, CNG-LINKto Outlook will file and make important emails available for action by other users in an organization who have proper access rights. A typical use for CNG-LINKto Outlook would be to file client emails containing information such as a purchase order or information requests according to their email (or alias) addresses. Access to filed emails also is automatically granted to authorized users within the organization. As a result, quicker client response times are achieved by automatically filing emails and making them available for processing. The current CNG-LINKto Outlook supports Microsoft Exchange and POP3 client configurations.
CNG-LINKto Advisors Assistant
CNG-LINKto Advisors Assistant ties a financial advisor's client information, within the Advisors Assistant application from Client Marketing Systems, to a wide array of essential account-related documents. Advisors can more efficiently handle client inquires by accessing the necessary documents directly from within the Advisor Assistant application. Electronic documents filed within CNG-SAFE are provided additional security barriers at the cabinet, folder, and document levels. CNG-SAFE also records user activity and generates an audit log to aid in the compliance process. CNG-LINKto Series interfaces require CNG-SAFE version 5.4 or higher. Volume shipments of CNG-LINKto ACT! is scheduled for June 15 and CNG-LINKto Outlook & CNG-LINKto AA are scheduled for June 30. Each CNG-LINKto interface is priced at $495.
About Cabinet NG
Cabinet NG solves the "paper cuts profit" problem for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Cabinet NG's user-friendly document management software streamlines and automates business processes, delivering gains in office productivity and bottom-line savings. By creating secure electronic file cabinets, Cabinet NG's products turn existing labor-intensive, error-prone, paper-based processes into efficient business workflows. Cabinet NG integrates with SMB's business applications creating a central repository of business information that powers more effective business processes. The company's integrated solution for Intuit's QuickBooks automates accounting activities by merging document filing and data entry into a single process. Cabinet NG is privately held and headquartered near Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit www.cabinetng.com.
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Cabinet NG Introduces CNG-Books Advisor Program for QuickBooks ProAdvisor Consultants
New reseller program helps certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor consultants expand their services to include integrated document management
AIIM & On Demand Expos (Booth # 126), Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 16, 2006 - Cabinet NG, Inc., the preeminent solution to the "paper cuts profit" problem in small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), today announced a CNG-Books Advisor Program designed specifically for QuickBooks ProAdvisor consultants. This reseller program provides Intuit (Nasdaq:INTU) QuickBooks Advisors with the company's CNG-SAFE document management software, related tools and support needed to transform their clients' existing labor-intensive, error-prone, paper-based processes into efficient electronic business workflows.
"The objective of the CNG-Books Advisor Program is to create long-term business relationships that benefit QuickBooks ProAdvisor consultants, their clients, and Cabinet NG. Building a strong QuickBooks-centric channel reflects Cabinet NG's mission to be the leader in uniting SMB accounting with the benefits of document management," said Jon Clark, VP Sales of Cabinet NG.
The CNG-Books Advisor Program offers ProAdvisor participants:
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Discounts on Cabinet NG software, services, and maintenance
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2 User CNG-SAFE and CNG-Books software for internal use
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Access to group online training classes
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One-on-one online product training
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Access to Cabinet NG technical support team
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On-site and remote sales support
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Access to Cabinet NG online support resources
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Free Cabinet NG business collateral, brochures, presentations, etc.
Jon Clark added, "Most of our CNG-Books clients already have a strong relationship with their QuickBooks ProAdvisor, so it's a natural fit for the ProAdvisor to also participate in the success and decision process of selecting CNG-Books."
"We discovered Cabinet NG while evaluating ways we can help businesses become more efficient. All of our clients must deal with mountains of documents and can quickly benefit from the efficiencies a Cabinet NG solution offers. By joining the CNG-Books Advisor Program, our team is equipped with tools that help clients streamline their business processes through seamless integration of documents with their existing Intuit QuickBooks application. Cabinet NG is solving a critical issue faced in our profession, integrating effective document management, both input and retrieval, and workflow processes with accounting," said Jeff Siegel, CPA, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and co-founder of Siegel & Stacey, LLC.
The efficient flow and routing of information is lifeblood for business. Slow-downs and other disruptions to the flow of documents can bring any business to its knees. To keep SMB accounting departments on their feet and capture a business advantage, Cabinet NG's document management software streamlines and automates the flow of documents. The result: Impressive office productivity gains and bottom-line savings.
The CNG-Books Advisor Program has an annual fee of $495. For more information about this or other Cabinet NG channel programs, please contact Jon Clark at 800-621-6501 or email jclark@cabinetng.com.
About Cabinet NG
Cabinet NG solves the "paper cuts profit" problem for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Cabinet NG's user-friendly document management software streamlines and automates business processes, delivering gains in office productivity and bottom-line savings. By creating secure electronic file cabinets, Cabinet NG's products turn existing labor-intensive, error-prone, paper-based processes into efficient business workflows. Cabinet NG integrates with SMB's business applications creating a central repository of business information that powers more effective business processes. The company's integrated solution for Intuit's QuickBooks automates accounting activities by merging document filing and data entry into a single process. Cabinet NG is privately held and headquartered near Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit www.cabinetng.com.
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Océ News Flash
Océ Highlights Innovation at Work During On Demand Conference
May 16, 2006, Philadelphia, PA
Océ(NASDAQ: OCENY), a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, announces that in Booth 2800 at the 2006 On Demand Conference, it is putting the spotlight on innovation at work to help commercial and corporate customers achieve breakthrough business performance.
"This is an extremely exciting conference for Océ and our customers, as we showcase some of the most innovative products available on the marketplace. From breakthrough duplex output to Job Appropriate ColorTM to interoperability, Océ continues to demonstrate leadership in areas that help customers achieve greater productivity and performance," said Joyce Virnich, Vice President of Marketing for Océ Digital Document Systems. "We look forward to speaking with customers at the show to share how Océ innovation can help fuel growth, reduce costs, and accelerate productivity in corporate and commercial environments."
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Océ Business Services to Present on Six Sigma-Based
Performance Management at AIIM Conference and Expo
PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 15, 2006
Océ(NASDAQ: OCENY), a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, today announced that Susan McCoy, National Director of Strategic Alliances for Océ Business Services, will be a panelist speaker at the 2006 AIIM Conference and Expo, May 15 - 18 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Ms. McCoy will illustrate the productivity, efficiency gains, and significant costs savings businesses can expect from an effective enterprise content management (ECM) strategy incorporating Six Sigma® based performance management methodologies.
Visitors who purchase Responsive Solutions’ CUSTOMER+, a new suite of fully integrated applications for the complete management of marketing and corporate communications collateral (booth #3339), will receive a free, in-house, one-day training session in enterprise-level selling of the suite from Peter Winters of Winters Group & Associates, a nationally recognized leader in providing sales consultation for the print, mail and fulfillment industry.
Winters says, “Print service providers who seek to partner with clients in enterprise-level relationships can benefit greatly from our offer. In contrast to traditional growth rates, organizations that understand and excel at enterprise-level selling can increase revenues by up to 25%. They can also secure clients for the long term with potentially higher profit margins and lower costs of sales compared to those of the traditional print model.”
CUSTOMER+ was designed with enterprise-level capabilities in mind, according to Brian Dodd, director of business development for Responsive Solutions. With headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, Responsive Solutions is a full-service technology company introducing CUSTOMER+ at ON DEMAND as a solution “that can keep print service providers ahead of the competition by allowing them to partner with clients for the long term as an extension of their business,” says Dodd.
He notes that the suite includes “a powerful new VDP application that leverages the capabilities of the entire suite to allow clients to participate in every aspect of the VDP workflow. As innovative, one-to-one messages increasingly become the marketing tool of choice, print providers can market our solution as a way to facilitate growth, by increasing their clients’ ability to attract and retain their own clients.” Along with its new VDP module, CUSTOMER+ includes digital asset management, fulfillment, and customization “with unlimited scalability,” says Dodd.
Based on The Winters Group Fishing for Life™ program (which can last up to several years and include assistance in presenting and closing offers),the training session for purchasers of CUSTOMER+ will offer specifics on how print providers can conduct consultative discussions with clients based on their clients’ experience and needs. Print providers will also learn the next steps needed to guide clients toward a successful implementation of a CUSTOMER+ enabled workflow solution .
“Unlike transactional selling, which focuses on the next print job,” says Winters, “the enterprise-level sale seeks first to determine the nature of the entire business communications life cycle and then to provide a value-added solution that will enhance the client’s experience of corporate communications. Having sold a large number of technologies on behalf of a large number of print service provider organizations, I find that the Responsive Solutions package has the widest array of capabilities that fit easily into the client’s experience of corporate communications.”
Frank Miller, president of Responsive Solutions, says, “We’ve seen a number of innovations hit our industry through the years, from digital short-run presses, to VDP, to assorted web-to-print tools. Too often, however, the selling methodology needed to fully capitalize on them has been missing. By teaming with the Winters Group, whose program is unique in the industry, we can offer an invaluable way to help organizations take advantage of the innovations offered by CUSTOMER+.
In addition to the training program, Responsive Solutions will show a free preview of Winters Group’s Decommoditizing the Print Sale™ program, for increasing print, mail and fulfillment sales, at selected times during the show. Miller says, “We promise an unusual education at our booth.”
For more information visit responsivesolutions.net.
Digitech Systems Introduces Data Delivery to Further the Benefits of On-Demand Content Management;
Delivering Customers Onsite Updates of Enterprise Information Managed Through ImageSilo(R), the Leading On-Demand Content Management System
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth #533
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Digitech Systems, the leading provider of on-demand electronic content management (ECM) systems, announced the release of the industry's first on-demand data backup enabler: Data Delivery.
A commonly perceived problem with Web-based software services is that the customer is not able to maintain original control of their information. With the introduction of Data Delivery, ImageSilo customers are the first on-demand ECM customers with the option of receiving a live copy of corporate information delivered electronically or physically to any location in the world. This additional copy of the live corporate information provides the following functionality:
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Maintains access to corporate information when company connectivity to the Internet is down
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Offers a safety net of control over corporate information - a useable copy of the most recently updated information is in the customer's possession
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Facilitates a comprehensive disaster recovery plan as a redundant layer of secure data
For customers of ImageSilo, Data Delivery eliminates this common perception and gives customers peace of mind by providing an extra layer of control over mission-critical information in addition to the on-demand system's current redundant storage model.
"Digitech Systems continues to leverage its experience in the on-demand ECM industry with the Data Delivery service. One barrier to adoption of on-demand content management is the concern that customers don't have ownership of their data. Data Delivery alleviates this concern while helping companies leverage on-demand ECM and ensuring they have a secure copy of their data for offline access, recovery, backup, regulatory compliance, and auditing purposes."
Rebecca Wettemann
Vice President, Nucleus Research
"Digitech Systems' ImageSilo customers have been asking for the ability to access a separate live copy of their vital corporate data," said Sean Morris, Director of Sales, Digitech Systems. "Data Delivery assures customers that a usable copy of their data is protected and in their possession. The ability to securely migrate data to multiple locations is proof positive of Digitech Systems' responsiveness to customer needs, commitment to data protection and ensures our customers business continuity." Benefits of Data Delivery
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Preserves identical copies of a company's live information with delivery to any location chosen by the customer
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Data is encrypted and provided at intervals determined by the customer, from once every few days or weeks to several times a day
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One-step process to point ECM software to redundant copy of data
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Capabilities are available to licensed users of PaperVision(R) Enterprise, Digitech's ECM software offering
Visit Digitech Systems at AIIM booth #533 located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. The exhibit runs from May 16-18.
To learn more, contact Digitech at sales@digitechsystems.com or 1-866-374-3569.
About Digitech Systems, Inc.
Digitech Systems, Inc. enables businesses of any size to more effectively and securely manage, retrieve and store corporate information of any kind. By significantly reducing the cost of electronic document and content management systems (ECM), Digitech Systems has moved ECM from a luxury convenience to an essential element of a well-managed business.
Delivering the industry's smartest suite of ECM products and services, Digitech Systems is established by its customers as the trusted source for managing, storing and providing immediate, secure desktop or Web-based access to any and all corporate information. ImageSilo, PaperVision Enterprise, and a variety of document and content capturing products are available from Digitech Systems as a fully integrated suite, or as process-specific components to match the individual needs of small businesses to major corporations. For more information or to obtain a free software demo CD, visit www.digitechsystems.com.
Océ Highlights Innovation at Work During On Demand Conference
Corporate and commercial customers gain solutions to drive breakthrough results May 16, 2006, Philadelphia, PA – Océ (NASDAQ: OCENY), a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, announces that in Booth 2800 at the 2006 On Demand Conference, it is putting the spotlight on innovation at work to help commercial and corporate customers achieve breakthrough business performance.
"This is an extremely exciting conference for Océ and our customers, as we showcase some of the most innovative products available on the marketplace. From breakthrough duplex output to Job Appropriate ColorTM to interoperability, Océ continues to demonstrate leadership in areas that help customers achieve greater productivity and performance," said Joyce Virnich, Vice President of Marketing for Océ Digital Document Systems. "We look forward to speaking with customers at the show to share how Océ innovation can help fuel growth, reduce costs, and accelerate productivity in corporate and commercial environments."
The conference marks the US debut of innovative technology like the new Océ VarioPrint® 6250, the world's fastest, most productive digital duplex cut-sheet printing system. Featuring revolutionary Océ Gemini Instant Duplex technology, the Océ VarioPrint 6250 delivers breakthrough performance at 250 letter-size duplex prints per minute, making it up to 70 percent more productive than any other printer in its class.
Also debuting in the US is the new Océ VarioStream® 9230 3/3 black and color-capable production system. The combination of 3/3 color and blazing production speeds gives users a unique, powerful solution for Job Appropriate Color. In a remarkable demonstration of color innovation, a newspaper application running on the Océ VarioStream 9230 will use dot manipulation to produce output that appears to have more than the system’s 3/3 color capabilities.
Attendees at On Demand will have the opportunity to see innovative book applications being run on an Océ VarioStream 7000 series printer and receive free autographed copies on Tuesday and Thursday at 2 PM. Tony Junker, author of Tunnell’s Boys, and Hugh Rosen, author of Silent Battlefields, will be available for questions and to sign books as the volumes come off the Océ book production workflow as complete books. Attendees can also gain in-depth looks at Océ innovation by attending three presentations featured daily in the Océ booth during the conference. "Océ VarioStream 9230: Océ Job Appropriate Color On Demand", "Breakthrough Digital Duplex Print Performance: Océ VarioPrint 6250" and "Océ PRISMA: Workflow Innovation that Powers Productivity" will offer the latest information for print professionals on important topics that can help drive breakthrough business results.
Attendees will also be able to see the Océ CPS 900 and Océ CPT 60 Color Production Tandem system for brilliant, consistent color. Océ CPS color systems deliver 100 percent consistent, production-class full color printing for commercial printers. The Océ CPS family has been widely recognized for reliable offset-quality output, problem-free performance, and media versatility. With the unique Océ CPS technology, users can improve their productivity by completing jobs faster because, unlike other devices, operators don’t have to constantly stop and calibrate the systems. From first piece to last, from job to job, even from engine to engine, color quality is always precisely the same. The unique Color Production Tandem configuration combines the 100 percent consistent color output of the CPS family with high-capacity output for customers needing production-level performance for color applications. The CPT systems allow customers to take on more color work and deliver consistently reliable output within tight production windows.
Innovation in finishing is demonstrated by the Watkiss Vario BookMaker and the GBC Power Punch, shown in conjunction with the Océ VarioPrint 6250. With its booklet capacity up to 200 pages, square-fold and three-side trim all online, the Watkiss Bookmaker has the potential to change the finishing industry and offers a major alternative to other binding solutions for the lower end glue-binding market. The GBC Power Punch is a fully integrated unit with interchangeable die sets to support popular binding styles.
Océ continues to expand Océ PRISMATM workflow management software to give customers more capabilities. At On Demand, Océ will spotlight powerful and innovative pre-press solutions and critical enhancements to drive interoperability between Océ and Xerox workflows.
New Océ DPconvertTM software offers seamless conversion from proprietary formats to market standards for customers seeking to change their printer platform to Océ without modifying their existing RDO-based applications. New Océ DPlinkTM software offers plug-and-play Xerox DigiPath and Xerox FreeFlow MakeReady connectivity for operations that need to maintain a mixed printing environment, but don’t want to change any existing applications.
On Demand marks the US launch of groundbreaking Océ PRISMAprepare software, a document preparation package based on the popular Adobe PDF format that can unleash the power of any production system. This device-independent software automates print make-ready tasks to help users produce color or black & white documents on Océ cut-sheet production printers including the new Océ VarioPrint 6250 or competitive systems.
About Océ
Océ is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company’s solutions are based on Océ’s advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Netherlands-based Océ N.V. (NASDAQ: OCENY), with a workforce of around 24,000 people and pro forma annualized revenues of nearly $3.7 billion, active in approximately eighty countries, maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Océ’s North American headquarters is located in Chicago with major business units in Trumbull, CT; Chicago; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were $1.7 billion for fiscal 2005, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Océ, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult www.oce.com.
Bitstream Announces the Next Generation Pageflex Offering: One Application for All Things Variable
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Bitstream (NASDAQ: BITS, www.bitstream.com and www.pageflex.com) today unveiled the company's next generation Pageflex software for variable data, Web-to-print, and cross-media publishing. The new product is named simply Pageflex(TM) and will be marketed with the slogan "One Application -- All Things Variable.(TM)" This offering brings all existing Pageflex capabilities together into a single, modular application, and adds robust scalability for server clusters; multi-platform interactive online editing, including Java(R) applet, Adobe(R) Flash(TM), and AJAX interfaces; print production automation features; powerful document manipulation capabilities for advanced users; and enhancements to make the product easier to use. The company is demonstrating portions of the new Pageflex application this week in booth #2262 at the On Demand Conference & Expo, running May 16-18 in Philadelphia.
"The Pageflex release is truly a powerful next generation application that raises the bar for all variable data server applications on the market. Companies with high-volume, Web-to-print implementations will benefit from enterprise-level, mission-critical features and centralized administration," comments Costas Kitsos, Vice President of Engineering at Bitstream. "While customers interested in giving their users the ability to interactively edit text, images, and layout elements from within their Web browser will have the flexibility to deploy their editing interface using Java applets, Adobe Flash, or AJAX."
This announcement also marks a shift in how Bitstream will present its Pageflex business. Bitstream turns 25 years old this year and is a global leader in fonts, font technologies, browsing and publishing software. Given the importance of the Pageflex product line to Bitstream's overall business and growth strategy as a public software company, Bitstream will begin promoting the Pageflex product line as an integral part of the Bitstream family of software products.
"People who know Bitstream often are surprised that we are a worldwide leader in the booming variable data segment," explains Anna Chagnon, Bitstream President and CEO. "By naming our newest product 'Pageflex' and using 'Pageflex by Bitstream' in our marketing efforts we expect to capitalize on the name recognition of both Pageflex and Bitstream."
Previously the company has sold separate server-based products for data-driven document customization, cross-media publishing, interactive online editing of documents, and Web-to-print document customization portals. Some customers owned one application, while others owned multiple applications to accomplish a broad array of variable publishing projects. The new Pageflex application brings all of these capabilities into one application.
"Our customers now will be able to install a single application and turn on or off features based on their changing requirements," says Chagnon. "As their business grows, one application now will scale to meet their low-to-high variable data needs for personalization, template design, customization, cross-media publishing, online editing, and Web-to-print."
The Pageflex application includes:
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All existing functionality that currently is available from Pageflex for data merge, Web form driven document production, and interactive online editing of variable documents.
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Extensive enhancements to support companies with high volume, multiple server requirements. New capabilities include built-in load balancing and failover across multiple systems; support for multiple job queues enabling concurrent job processing, batching, and priority processing; and centralized server administration with logging and reporting improvements.
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Multi-platform interactive online editing tool that supports Adobe Flash and AJAX based interfaces, in addition to the Java applet interface currently available, in both Windows and Macintosh Web browsers.
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A number of features supporting streamlined print production workflows. These include the ability to batch jobs with many variable records into a series of smaller jobs; the ability to assign paper trays on a press to individual document pages so that multiple stocks or pre-printed sheets can be co-mingled within a document; and step-and-repeat and cut-and-stack imposition options enabling one record or multiple records to be automatically imposed on a press sheet.
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The ability to manipulate the look, feel, and content of a variable document through scripting beyond what can be accomplished by using variables. This very powerful set of capabilities is called "Document Actions." By enabling users to write scripts that can be run before or after variable data is merged with the template design, the Pageflex application enables every aspect of the document to be manipulated on a record by record basis. Document Actions can query and modify variable values, content, attributes, pages, shapes, and text.
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The ability to copyfit multiple text containers in relation to one another. When variable text is copyfit the same format setting can be used on all specified text boxes. This ensures a consistent look across the entire document.
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Graphic design enhancements for both the desktop Pageflex Studio application, which is used to design templates, and the interactive online editing interface. These enhancements include the ability to have static or variable text on a path, a hand tool for panning the page, and snap-to-grid editing; as well as the addition of guides and grids to the interactive online editing interface.
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Improvements in response times when using the online interactive editing interface. Users will see speed increases when a template initially appears in the interface, and when interactively modifying shapes and text.
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Companies using the interactive online editing module will now have support for all Pageflex long document features and the ability to ingest subsets of variables.
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Support for the Adobe(R) PDF Library 7, direct PDF export from the Pageflex Studio design tool, and the ability to embed hypertext links in PDF output.
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Optimized PostScript and Optimized PDF drivers, which are specifically intended to benefit jobs involving single-file output with multiple records and recurring images. Results will vary depending upon individual projects, but most users should see a measurable to significant reduction in times for output generation, as well as file sizes. These drivers join the list of existing Pageflex output drivers: PostScript, PDF, EPS, HTML, GIF, JPEG, PPML, JLYT, VPS, VDX, and VIPP.
"Pageflex users will be able to take advantage of our patented 'flex' technology, unique online interactive document layout and editing abilities, on-the-fly document resizing, online store creation and management features, variable-length document and automatic table of contents creation capabilities, and powerful cross-media features that can drive coordinated variable print, email and microsite campaigns, all from a single scalable and modular software application," comments Chagnon.
About Bitstream
Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) is a software development company that makes communications compelling. Bitstream enables customers worldwide to render high-quality text, publish all things variable, browse the Web on wireless devices, select from the largest collection of fonts online, and customize documents over the Internet. Its core competencies include font technology, browsing technology, e-commerce technology, and variable data publishing technology. You can visit Bitstream on the Web at www.bitstream.com.
Bitstream is a pioneer and technology innovator in the variable data printing market starting with its introduction of variable data software in 1997. Bitstream's Pageflex software enables template design, flexible layouts, personalization, customization, document scaling, variable-length documents, Web-to-print portals, interactive online editing, cross media marketing, and personalized emails and web sites. Pageflex provides the capability to produce all things variable for printers, advertising agencies, marketing services companies, and corporate marketing departments worldwide.
Bitstream is a registered trademark. Pageflex, All Things Variable, and the Bitstream logo are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Canon U.S.A. and Ribstone Systems Introduce a Suite of Ribstone Offerings Exclusive to Canon U.S.A. Dealers;
New Ribstone MEAP Enabled Bates Labeling and Kiosk Solutions Available for Canon imageRUNNER Devices
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth #1624
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Canon U.S.A., Inc., the nation's market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser printer/copier solutions(1), and Ribstone Systems today announced the availability of a suite of Ribstone product offerings exclusive to Canon U.S.A. dealers, including a MEAP version of Ribstone's Bates Labeling application for MEAP enabled imageRUNNER(R) devices.
"With Ribstone's new offerings and their imageRUNNER devices, legal print-for-pay vendors and law firms will be able to rapidly transform boxes of hard-copy legal documents into digital imaging files that can be reproduced and easily shared with opposing counsel as part of the legal discovery process," said Shinichi Yoshida, director and general manager, Product Marketing Division, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
The new Ribstone product offerings available through Canon U.S.A. dealers will include:
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Ribstone EM-1 Version 1.1 for Canon MEAP enabled imageRUNNER Devices - Ribstone has developed this application software which uses Canon's proprietary Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP) for its Scan-to-Print product. Ribstone EM-1 Version 1.1 is an easy-to-use, Bates numbering application for the simultaneous creation of paginated photo copies for corporate legal departments and law firms. Using this new offering, operators are able to scan, Bates number and print files with just one pass of an original document from an imageRUNNER device. This offering can be loaded directly onto the imageRUNNER device, eliminating the need and expense for an external touch screen monitor.
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Ribstone Suite - The Ribstone Suite, a kiosk solution for imageRUNNER and DR Scanner devices, combines Ribstone's Capture, Scan Express, Image Printer, Scan-to-Print and an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) License into one comprehensive package. This kiosk solution is designed for those users that require all of the added functionality of these programs and who also prefer the larger interface that the separate touch screen provides.
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Onsite Express - Onsite Express is a portable scanning solution hosted on a laptop computer that scans original files to TIFF and MTIFF formats, as well as graphic or searchable PDFs.
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Ribstone Systems' Cost Recovery Connectors for Equitrac and nQueue - Ribstone has developed cost recovery connectors that automatically report scanning and printing information directly to Equitrac and nQueue applications.
The Ribstone offerings will be on display at the Canon booth (#1624) at the AIIM On Demand Show in Philadelphia, May 16th - 18th.
About Ribstone Systems
Ribstone Systems, a Chicago-based company, has become an industry leader in the convergence of office technologies by offering the most dynamic solutions for scanning, image-processing and printing in document intensive legal and business environments. Ribstone Systems helps clients leverage multifunction products by marrying intuitive and feature-rich software to the latest generation of office copiers. Web site: http://www.ribstonesystems.com
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. All referenced product names, and other marks, are registered trademarks of their respective owners. (1) Source - Gartner Dataquest - "Printer Quarterly Statistics United States - Database," Camille Iorns February 2006.
Latest-Generation EFI Fiery Server Drives New Xerox Color Mid-Production Digital Press;
Award-Winning Fiery Server's Advanced Workflow, Color VDP and Production Capabilities Optimize Xerox DocuColor 5000 Launched at On Demand
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006 Booth #3331
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--EFI (Nasdaq:EFII), the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and print management solutions, today announced the availability of the Fiery(R) EXP50 designed to drive Xerox Corporation's new 50 ppm DocuColor(R) 5000 Digital Press. The Fiery delivers industry-leading color management, consistent high quality output and workflow innovation to Xerox DocuColor 5000 customers, including in-house print facilities, print-for-pay, and commercial printers with mid-range production needs. The DocuColor 5000 and Fiery EXP50 will be shown at the Xerox reseller Enovation's On Demand Booth #3331.
"Our long-standing, successful relationship with EFI consistently produces solutions that become integral to our customers' success," said Quincy Allen, president, Xerox Production Systems Group. "The DocuColor 5000 with a Fiery color server gives customers the tools they need to expand in the digital color printing market."
Among the Fiery EXP50 features are professional tools including: the fastest, most open VDP workflow, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) imposition, precision Graphic Arts tools to produce premium quality color, and the optional Production Printing Package, a set of advanced production management tools that optimize the Fiery's power to deliver the fastest output in extreme print production.
EFI solutions comply with JDF, PDF, PPML and other open standards, The Fiery server features inherent connectivity to the award-winning EFI Digital StoreFront(TM) for job submission over the web, EFI Print MIS solutions for optimal print shop management, EFI Balance for B&W and color production management, and connectivity to most popular pre-press applications. EFI's agreements with leading native pre-press workflow providers, including Agfa, Artwork Systems, Presstek, Rampage and Screen, ensure that the Fiery readily outputs proofs and short-run on-demand print production.
"The Fiery EXP50 provides Xerox's DocuColor 5000 customers with a powerful yet flexible workflow that removes unnecessary complexity and unites multiple functions into a single, integrated, high-performance system," said Fred Rosenzweig, president, EFI. "Customers deploying the EXP50 will be empowered with exactly what they need to produce jobs with consistently high image quality at the highest speed possible on the DocuColor 5000."
Key features of the Fiery EXP50 designed for the DocuColor 5000 include:
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Fiery Command WorkStation, a 2005 BERTL's Best Award winner, sets the standard in centralized print job management with an intuitive interface and a variety of sophisticated, productivity-enhancing tools. The Fiery Advanced Controller Interface kit enables Command WorkStation to be run locally at the Fiery, making it ideal for operator-centric environments.
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EFI Impose, Fiery Edition is a WYSIWYG client/server-based imposition application that enables entire documents to be imposed, edited and assembled quickly, before RIPping the files. Providing the unique ability to create an unlimited number of new custom imposition templates, this feature is independent of platform, application and file format, and supports a wide variety of source documents, including all VDP languages.
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Variable Data Printing -- the Fiery EXP50 provides industry-leading VDP performance, enabling DocuColor 5000 customers to efficiently create customized marketing campaigns. The EFI VDP solution is open, flexible, scaleable, and includes the most comprehensive, proven range of VDP languages -- Fiery FreeForm, industry standard PPML, Xerox VIPP, and a host of legacy proprietary languages. The EFI VDP solution enables the EXP50 to seamlessly integrate into existing variable data workflows and ensures consistency regardless of whether the job is VDP or non-VDP.
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Improved Security -- Fiery security features for the Xerox DocuColor 5000 Digital Press include:
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Secure Erase to remove all traces of job data from the Fiery hard disk drive;
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IP Filtering to control access to the printing device;
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Port Blocking to control access to the Fiery through remote management;
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) provides the level of security required for government and large corporations and allows the Fiery administrator to prevents unauthorized users from accessing the Fiery
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EFI Hot Folders -- improves productivity by automating the job submission process and batch processing PostScript and PDF files.
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Driver-based Imposition -- this booklet maker offers comprehensive booklet imposition.
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New Text/Graphics Enhancement Technology -- This new Fiery technology facilitates the printing of smoother lines and curves, as well as sharper text.
Powerful options available for the EXP50 Server include:
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The Fiery Production Printing Package delivers unprecedented production management capability, functionality that is exclusively provided by EFI. This Fiery Package is a set of job management and submission tools that enable the DocuColor 5000 to optimize output for the most elaborate, complicated print jobs
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Including automated native MS Office document job submission, the Package eliminates bottlenecks and minimizes downtime.
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The Fiery Production Printing Package also greatly abates the need for operator intervention and maximizes the full functionality of the DocuColor 5000's finishing options.
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EFI Compose is integral to the Package as its advanced preview and editing capability readily handles complex composition.
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Paper Catalog is a system-based paper warehouse database included with the Package. Automating media control and easing operator intervention, Paper Catalog stores attributes of the entire media stock available at the warehouse of a production site.
The EXP50 joins the family of powerful Fiery solutions designed specifically for Xerox's full line of color printers and digital presses, including the Xerox iGen3(R) 110 Digital Production Press, Xerox DocuColor 12, Xerox 4110 Digital Copier/Printer and the Xerox Phaser(R) EX7750 color laser printer. Fiery external and integrated servers, as well as the Splash RPX-I workflow solution announced today at On Demand (see separate press release) are available for the Xerox DocuColor 240/250 Digital Color Printer/Copier.
Availability
The EXP50 designed for the DocuColor 5000 Digital Press will be shown at Enovation On Demand Booth #3331. The EXP50 joins EFI solutions designed for Xerox sold through the Xerox direct sales force, resellers, agents and concessionaires. For more information on Xerox, visit www.xerox.com or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
About EFI
EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and commercial and enterprise print management solutions. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery(R) color print servers; superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.
NOTE TO EDITORS: EFI and Fiery, are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. Digital StoreFront and Colorproof are trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Esker Launches FlyDoc at 2006 AIIM On-Demand Conference, Offers Month of Free Mail Processing
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
MADISON, Wis. and PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006—
Esker to present enhanced offering for sending enterprise-quality fax and postal mail from any computer, without capital investment
Esker, the leading provider of business document delivery solutions, today announced the launch of FlyDoc, an enhancement of its web-based, desktop document delivery service formerly known as Esker on Demand for Office, at the 2006 AIIM On-Demand Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia. FlyDoc adds enhanced monitoring and reporting functionality to further strengthen a service that has provided comprehensive fax, postal mail and email distribution capabilities to hundreds of companies since 2004. The service requires no prohibitive set-up costs or equipment investment, and as part of the launch of FlyDoc, new customers who sign up by June 15, 2006 will be provided free mail processing for the first month of their contracts, paying only for standard postage costs.
"We've been helping some of the world's largest companies improve their document delivery processes for over a decade - FlyDoc will help us extend that leadership to the many smaller businesses that want the efficiency and scalability that the big guys have proven can be achieved," said Mike Wenzel, Vice President of Americas Sales, Esker. "By providing a free trial, we're also making the decision to pursue that kind of efficiency even more risk-free and easy."
In addition to service enhancements, Esker has repositioned the offering through the FlyDoc brand to better highlight its core strengths - power and convenience. FlyDoc provides the benefits of a fax server and a mailroom without the normally associated capital investment. With FlyDoc, electronic documents are sent directly from the user's desktop applications such as Microsoft Office. The documents enter FlyDoc's worldwide network of mail and fax facilities, where they are transformed into postal mail and faxes and sent automatically. Users can monitor progress via a web interface available 24/7/365 and can call upon live technical support at no additional charge. In addition to significant time savings, on average, organizations using FlyDoc can reduce their out-of-pocket costs for sending traditional mail by as much as 45%, and for transmitting faxes by as much as 90%.
Today at 3:30 pm, Esker Sales Manager Greg Collins will lead a special session for AIIM attendees where he will unveil the new service, discussing the ease of desktop faxing, creating hassle-free mailings and promoting powerful email marketing through the use of FlyDoc. The presentation will include a guided peek at the new service, including a live demonstration on how to monitor jobs and run reports with the FlyDoc Manager.
"AIIM On-Demand is the perfect place for us to unveil FlyDoc - the attendees here understand the importance of a good process for delivering electronic documents, and we think they'll be eager to hear about a really easy way to do it without breaking the bank," said Wenzel.
About Esker
Esker is a recognized leader in helping organizations streamline manual, paper-intensive processes and reduce the use of paper by automating the flow of documents into, within and outside the organization. With patented document delivery automation software and hosted document delivery services, Esker offers a total solution to automate every phase and every type of business information exchange. Customers gain significant and immediate operational efficiencies, cost savings and measurable ROI in as little as three to six months. Founded in 1985, Esker operates globally and has over 80,000 customers and millions of licensed users worldwide. Esker has global headquarters in Lyon, France and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.esker.com or www.flydoc.com.
(C) 2006 Esker S.A. All rights reserved. Esker, Esker on Demand, FlyDoc and the FlyDoc logo are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Esker S.A. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Apago Introduces PDF Appraiser for Creating and Validating PDF/A Documents at AIIM/On Demand Expo;
Apago Also Introduces No-Cost PDF/A Validation
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Apago Inc., a software developer for the graphic arts and document management industries, today introduces PDF Appraiser, the first program of its kind to support both validation and automatic correction of documents in accordance with PDF/A, the new international standard for long-term archiving of digital documents. PDF/A is the much-anticipated standard for long-term archiving of digital documents, and it is expected to become the preferred archival method for governments and industry segments, including corporations, legal, libraries, regulated industries, and others. Apago is leading the way for the rapid adoption of the new standard by offering PDF/A validation capabilities at no cost. Apago will demonstrate PDF Appraiser at AIIM/On Demand at the Philadelphia Convention Center, May 16-18, in booth #260.
"Reliable, low-cost, easy-to-use tools are critical to the promotion and rapid adoption of new standards. Apago developed the first tools for the popular PDF/X international standard, and now we are introducing the first PDF/A verification and correction tool," states Dwight Kelly, president of Apago Inc. "With the free version of PDF Appraiser, users can easily check documents for PDF/A compliance. If they want to automatically correct any problems within the file or need more advanced or technically detailed reports, users can purchase the full version. As with all Apago's products, we designed PDF Appraiser so that users don't have to be PDF experts to create PDF/A-compliant files."
Documents are the cornerstone of many businesses; and today, digital documents are rapidly replacing paper ones. PDF/A, approved by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), is a standard that specifies requirements for archiving and preserving digital documents in the Portable Document Format (PDF). PDF/A addresses the growing need to electronically archive documents in a way that will ensure both the preservation of their contents over an extended period of time and that those documents can be retrieved and rendered with consistent and predictable results in the future.
PDF Appraiser's elegant user interface makes it easy for beginner, intermediate, and advanced users to verify, interpret, and correct problems. If a file fails verification, PDF Appraiser generates a report outlining what problems must be corrected. With Auto-Fixer, an automatic repair feature, the application can quickly fix most problems in order to obtain PDF/A validation. If the file cannot be automatically repaired, PDF Appraiser lists the problems with its customizable reports, allowing the user to fix and recheck the file for PDF/A compliance.
Apago's Chief Innovation Officer, Leonard Rosenthol, has participated in the development of PDF/A since the initial exploratory meetings about the standard. "Other PDF/A validation tools perform incomplete validation or only implement a draft of the PDF/A specification, but PDF Appraiser ensures that a document is fully compliant with the published PDF/A standard. Appraiser utilities a revolutionary new method for analyzing PDF files at the deepest levels and for creating customizable reports that are easy to understand by our users," says Rosenthol.
The full version of PDF Appraiser for Windows and Mac OS X will be available in late May 2006. The free version is limited to PDF/A verification and simple reporting. For access to the full features of the application, users can purchase a license for $349. Server and API versions will also be available in late May 2006 for Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris, and Linux.
For more information, visit http://www.apagoinc.com/pdfappraiser or call Apago at 770-619-1884. About Apago Inc.
Founded in 1991, Apago Inc. (http://www.apago.com) is a privately held corporation that develops and markets software for the graphic arts and document management industries. The company licenses its technologies to industry leaders, including Agfa, Dupont, Enovation (Fuji), OneVision, Pindar, and Dainippon Screen, and counts Time Inc., Scene7, MOD-PAC Corp., The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, New York Times, and The New Yorker among its retail customers. Apago is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. PDF Appraiser is a trademark of Apago Inc. All other trademarks are acknowledged and remain the property of their respective owners.
Latest Generation EFI Fiery Drives Sharp's New Flagship Color MFP Document Systems;
Industry-Leading Embedded Fiery Controller to be Available for Sharp MX Series Color MFPs
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006 Booth #1642
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Sharp Document Solutions Company of America (SDSCA) and EFI (Nasdaq:EFII), the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing, today announced the availability of the Fiery integrated controller designed for the newly launched Sharp MX-3500N, MX-3501N and MX-4501N Workgroup Color Document Systems. The Fiery enables the Sharp models to unite network users with a powerful, fully integrated document printing workflow that delivers exceptional color, productivity, flexibility and security. The Fiery-driven Sharp models will be shown in Sharp On Demand booth #1642 and are an ideal solution for environments ranging from corporate workgroups and small-medium businesses to print-for-pay and creative groups.
"The Fiery controller is renowned for its precision color, consistent high quality output and workflow innovation," said Mike Marusic, vice president, marketing, Sharp Document Solutions Company of America. "Customers choosing the Fiery-driven MX Series will immediately experience optimal performance and increased efficiencies that improve their bottom line."
Highlights of the Fiery embedded controller designed for the new models include:
Great "Out of the Box" Color
In designing the Fiery embedded controller designed for the Sharp MX Series color MFP, EFI recognized the importance of consistent corporate color and ease of use in achieving professional-level color in "Power Office" environments. This Fiery controller features EFI Fiery ColorWise(R), the EFI in-RIP color management system, delivering color that is consistent across applications, computer platforms, color spaces, and color file formats. ColorWise includes automated functionality and expert controls for managing color, productivity and automating color document workflow. The EFI Color Profiler is available as an option for finer control over color and print quality as is Spot On, which provides the ability to measure and manage spot colors, particularly relevant in achieving corporate colors.
Improved Productivity
The Fiery embedded controller includes Fiery SmartRIP(R) technology, the EFI software architecture introduced in next-generation Fiery servers that combines intelligent processing with the efficient utilization of the latest in hardware to significantly accelerate RIPing performance, ensuring the fastest possible processing speeds for all hardware configurations. The Fiery's Office Accelerator technology dramatically speeds printing of Microsoft Office and Adobe applications. Particularly beneficial in repetitive workflows, EFI Hot Folders and Virtual printers are optional applications that further automate printing.
Increased Flexibility
Fiery NetWise(TM), features an innovative design that virtually guarantees easy connectivity and ensures seamless integration in any network environment including "peer-to-peer" (SMB) support for Windows(R) workstation printing, and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) support for directory or a global address book access.
Robust Security
The Fiery embedded controller incorporates strong security utilities ranging from limiting who has access to the controller with the user authentification feature to securing the data itself.
"The Fiery technology designed for the new Sharp flagship MX series will yield exceptional value for customers, who will increase the number of 14 million Fiery users worldwide" adds Frank Mallozzi, senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, EFI. "On Demand attendees visiting the Sharp booth will see demonstrations that showcase the Fiery as the ideal server solution for the Sharp MX Series color MFP, enabling users to maximize its capabilities."
Availability
EFI solutions designed for Sharp systems will be shown at Sharp On Demand Booth #1642 and will be available this summer through Sharp North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels.
About Sharp
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the Mahwah, N.J.-based marketing and sales subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core technologies that are integral to shaping the next generation of home entertainment products, appliances, networked, multifunctional office solutions, solar energy and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS(R) Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit(TM) digital audio products, SharpVision(R) projection products, Carousel(R) microwaves, IMAGER(TM) digital multifunctional systems, and Notevision(R) multimedia projectors. Sharp Electronics Corporation employs approximately 2,000 people throughout the U.S. supporting more than 50 product lines.
About EFI
EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and commercial and enterprise print management solutions. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery(R) color print servers; superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide. NOTE TO EDITORS: EFI, Fiery and SmartRIP are registered trademarks, and ColorWise and NetWise are trademarks, of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Sharp Expands Breakthrough Color Multifunction Copier Line with High-Volume Models
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Sharp Document Solutions Company of America (SDSCA) today introduced three high-end workgroup systems - additions to the MX Series color MFP (multifunctional peripheral) series that debuted earlier this year. The new models, MX-5500N, MX-6200N and MX-7000N, have enhanced features including copier speeds ranging from 55 to 70 PPM and a larger color LCD display for easy option viewing and programming. All MX MFPs have an advanced, scalable engine design and support the innovative Sharp Open Systems Architecture (Sharp OSA). The new models are based on Sharp's award-winning MX Series design.*
The MX-5500N, MX-6200N and MX-7000N offer cost-effective color output at print and copy speeds up to 41 PPM on all models, as well as advanced functionality available previously on Sharp's monochrome models. The MX Series models support Sharp's revolutionary Sharp OSA, for seamless integration with network applications, as well as Sharp's award-winning** security suite. All models come with 24-hour support from My Sharp, a dedicated customer training Web site.
"The MX line provides customers with a wealth of convenience features and advanced color output speed without sacrificing functionality," said Mike Marusic, Vice President, Marketing, SDSCA. "Designed to bring color into large offices and workgroups, the new high-volume MX Series features the new Sharp OSA, which allows businesses to seamlessly integrate their MFP into back-end systems or simply add a higher level of customization to their MFP functionality. This represents a giant leap in MFP integration."
Full Featured, Powerful MFPs Meet Large Business Needs
Built for heavy volume, the new MX Series models all output color projects at 41 PPM and have B&W speeds ranging from 55 PPM (MX-5500N) to 62 PPM (MX-6200N) to a powerful 70 PPM (MX-7000N). All three models can complete jobs quickly using Sharp's Color Scan(2)(TM) technology that minimizes paper handling while maximizing performance and providing faster scan speeds. To keep print and copy jobs processing efficiently, these networked MFPs have the highest on-line paper capacity in their class - up to 6,600 sheets - and a 150-sheet document feeder.
The MX Series MFPs enable users to print color or black and white files directly from a USB memory device, such as a thumb drive. Customers can also scan a document on the MFP and save it directly to a USB memory device in popular formats such as TIFF, JPEG, PDF and encrypted PDF. Other USB-based features include device installation cloning and firmware updates through a USB memory device.
The new flagship document systems provide exceptional performance with standard features including copy, print, scan and document filing. All models in the MX Series line utilize Sharp's multitasking controller technology with multiple job queuing to process copy, print and scan jobs more efficiently. These models offer an optional Fiery Print Controller to produce graphics-quality color with enhanced color depth using Fiery tools and software.
"Sharp integrated some of the most advanced features available today into one, streamlined design. However, we realize the importance of ease-of-use for individual users," noted Marusic. "To meet the individuals' needs, the MX Series features a customizable user interface that allows for key functions and features to be placed at the top of the menu and tailored for each user."
Network Security
Since MFPs are an integral part of the networked office, organizations need to ensure they are protected with the same or greater level of security as their PC's. Sharp offers industry-leading security for these network-attached MFPs, which can be enhanced through data security kits that encrypt document data using 128-bit encryption and erase the memory of a document on the hard drive by overwriting encrypted data up to seven times.
For added security, MX Series MFPs all have accounting and management tools to ensure that only authorized users can access the machines. User accounts can be customized to better manage machine usage and related costs by setting limits on different features, such as color copying. The MX Series can also be configured to require users to log into a corporate network, using LDAP protocols, via a virtual QWERTY keyboard on the MFP's large 10.4-inch LCD screen or an optional external USB keyboard before they can copy, scan, fax or e-mail.
Custom Application Integration with Sharp Open Systems Architecture
Sharp Open Systems Architecture (Sharp OSA) is a development platform that opens the door to a broad array of value-added functionality and flexibility to deliver the power of customization to the customer. Sharp OSA leverages the inherent interoperability of Web services design to enable Sharp, its dealer network and ISV partners to meet customer needs effectively.
Sharp OSA streamlines document workflow and enhances productivity by making Sharp MFPs a gateway for document-based business communications, enabling customers to automate tasks and save time. For example, businesses can scan an invoice on the MFP and integrate that invoice into an accounting software package instantly to process payments without user intervention at the desktop. Additionally, Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs allow companies to control access and track usage more effectively by offering tighter integration capabilities for areas such as network security and accounting.
Sharp partnered with independent developers to integrate all types of applications with Sharp MFPs. For faster deployment, Sharp OSA uses industry-standard protocols such as XML and SOAP, which allows the MFP to communicate with business-critical programs such as document management systems and workflow software, as well as perform expanded tasks on the network.
Superior Image Quality and Finishing Options
For superb reproduction quality, Sharp's micro-fine toner technology and advanced image stabilization for enhanced image definition deliver outstanding output on every page. The MX Series also monitors ambient conditions, such as humidity and temperature, during the imaging process to ensure optimal image quality and color balance.
To collate, sort, staple and otherwise finish outputted jobs with a professional look, the new MFPs offer a choice of finishing selections, including a staple finisher or saddle-stitch finisher plus available sheet inserter. All three models have three-position stapling and three-hole punching options.
Dedicated My Sharp Support
The MX Series models come with My Sharp support, customized by Sharp's independent dealers to match the features of customers' MX Series MFP. Customers visit their personalized My Sharp page to see more than 50 Web demonstrations that walk the user through typical and not-so-typical product usage and service questions. My Sharp also provides online access to user manuals and supply information so customers can get the information they need anytime with a few simple keystrokes.
Availability
The new MX-5500N, MX-6200N and MX-7000N high speed workgroup color document systems will be available this summer from authorized Sharp dealers. For more information about the complete line of Sharp document solution products, contact Sharp Document Solutions Company of America, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430, or call 800-BE-SHARP. For online product information, visit Sharp's Web site at sharpusa.com or sharpusa.com/documents.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the Mahwah, N.J.-based marketing and sales subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core technologies that are integral to shaping the next generation of home entertainment products, appliances, networked, multifunctional office solutions, solar energy and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS(R) Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit(TM) digital audio products, SharpVision(R) projection products, Carousel(R) microwaves, IMAGER(TM) digital multifunctional systems, and Notevision(R) multimedia projectors. Sharp Electronics Corporation employs approximately 2,000 people throughout the U.S. supporting more than 50 product lines.
* WSDL is an XML-based language used to describe a specific Web service
Latest-Generation Fiery Server Drives New Konica Minolta High-End Production Class System;
Konica Minolta Features Industry-Leading Fiery for New 65ppm Color bizhub PRO C6500 System for Demanding Production Environments at On Demand
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006 Booth #2125
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) and EFI (Nasdaq:EFII), the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and print management solutions, announced today that the Fiery(R) IC-303, the industry-leading Fiery controller designed for the 65 ppm color Konica Minolta bizhub PRO C6500, and Fiery integration with the EFI MicroPress ProSeries will be featured in the Konica Minolta On Demand Booth #2125. The new Fiery-driven bizhub PRO C6500 is designed to meet the needs of demanding production environments, including commercial print shops, graphic communications firms and in-house printing operations.
The Fiery IC-303 server delivers the precision color, industry-leading VDP (variable data printing) workflow, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) imposition, consistent high quality output and workflow innovation for which EFI Fiery technology is renowned -- as standard features as well as options, enabling customers to customize their ideal solution. Based on the newest Fiery digital controller technology, Fiery IC-303 features professional tools for "extreme" users, including: the Production Printing Package, a set of advanced production management tools that optimize the Fiery's power to deliver the fastest output in the most demanding print production; and the Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, which immediately integrates into high-end workflow systems and enables Graphic Arts professionals to produce the ultimate in quality color from the bizhub PRO C6500.
EFI solutions comply with JDF, PDF, PPML and other open standards, including passing the Altona Test Suite, ensuring that the Fiery IC-303 faithfully reproduces the most complex color design and layout. The Fiery server features inherent connectivity to the award-winning EFI Digital StoreFront(TM) for job submission over the web, MicroPress ProSeries for powerful digital prepress and color and B&W workflow management, EFI Print MIS solutions for optimal print shop management, EFI Balance for B&W and color production management, and connectivity to most popular pre-press applications.
"We are confident that the combination of bizhub PRO C6500 and EFI Fiery provides our customers with the performance they need to meet their daily challenges," said Kevin P. Kern, vice president, product planning and development, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "The bizhub PRO C6500 represents the latest development of Konica Minolta in the production printing segment and further extends the successful, award-winning bizhub PRO range, and the integration with other innovative EFI solutions ensures that the Fiery-driven Konica Minolta system is a key element of a hybrid offset and digital environment."
"More than 14 million Fiery users worldwide depend on Fiery technology for precision color, consistent high quality output and workflow innovation," adds Mehran Farimani, senior vice president and general manager, Fiery products, EFI. "On Demand attendees visiting the Konica Minolta booth will see demonstrations that showcase the Fiery as the ideal server solution for the new bizhub PRO C6500, enabling users to maximize its capabilities."
Availability
EFI solutions designed for Konica Minolta systems will be shown at Konica Minolta On Demand Booth #2125 and are available through Konica Minolta North American direct sales, authorized dealer and value-added reseller channels.
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., offers a broad range of multifunctional digital imaging solutions inspired by its bizhub(TM) brand of powerful solutions that serve as the central resource for document scanning, in-house printing, copying, faxing and electronic archiving and distribution. From high-quality color and monochrome bizhub systems for workgroups and small offices, to advanced high-volume bizhub PRO(TM) production printing systems for large corporations and print-for-pay services, Konica Minolta is leading the industry toward integrated, networked hardware/software solutions that are more simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Complementing its bizhub solutions, Konica Minolta also offers desktop laser printers, microform digital imaging systems, wide-format printers and scanning systems for specialized applications.
Headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and experienced, responsive client support, in addition to the world-class service provided through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta at www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us.
About EFI
EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and commercial and enterprise print management solutions. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery(R) color print servers; superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.
Ricoh Corporation and EFI Reinforce Alliance to Succeed in Print-on-Demand Market;
Ricoh Features New Fiery-driven High-End Systems and EFI's Industry-leading Workflow Solutions at AIIM ON DEMAND
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Ricoh Corporation, the leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced new progress in its alliance with EFI (Nasdaq:EFII), the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing, as part of an overall strategy for success in the high-end Print-On-Demand (POD) market. Ricoh's AIIM ON DEMAND Booth #2325 will feature EFI's innovative technology driving high-end Ricoh systems (including the newly launched Ricoh Aficio(R) MP1350): industry-leading Fiery(R) controllers integrated with the award-winning EFI Digital StoreFront(TM) web-to-print platform and EFI MicroPress ProSeries -- EFI technology designed for Ricoh customers in commercial print, print-for-pay, creative graphic arts and corporate markets.
The EFI solutions designed for Ricoh customers in the POD market that will be featured prominently at Ricoh's booth include Fiery controllers for the newly launched Ricoh Aficio MP1350, the Aficio 5560, EMP 156 and DDP 92 with MicroPress connectivity and integration with Digital StoreFront.
The Fiery controller designed for high-end Ricoh systems features professional tools for "extreme" users, including: the fastest, most open VDP workflow; WYSIWYG imposition; the Production Printing Package, a set of advanced production management tools that optimize the Fiery's power to deliver the fastest output in extreme print production; and the Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, which immediately integrates into high-end workflow systems and enables Graphic Arts professionals to produce premium quality color from Ricoh systems.
Digital StoreFront -- EFI's web-to-print platform provides a customer onramp into both the printer's digital production workflow (MicroPress and Fiery controllers). In addition to streamlining workflows, Digital StoreFront enables printers to add value to their product and services via online cataloging, VDP, and full e-commerce shopping tools.
EFI MicroPress(R) software leverages the latest in platform and operating system technology to deliver powerful color and black and white digital prepress and workflow management solutions for Ricoh MFPs. The scalable MicroPress solutions accommodate present and future business needs, maximize work productivity, and achieve the highest print quality for Ricoh customers in critical production print environments.
Because EFI solutions comply with JDF, PDF, PPML and other open standards, EFI Fiery, Digital StoreFront and MicroPress seamlessly integrate into Ricoh customers' overall print shop operations.
New joint efforts build upon the existing relationship between Ricoh and EFI that dates back to EFI's founding in 1989. EFI and Ricoh will continue to work together in the following areas:
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Development and marketing of POD workflow solutions to expand both EFI and Ricoh's business in the Production Printing market;
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Establishing a seamless process ranging from R&D through production, marketing and customer support.
About EFI
EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital controllers, superwide format printers and inks, and commercial and enterprise print management solutions. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery(R) color print servers; superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.
About Ricoh Corporation
Ricoh Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 70-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2005 sales in excess of $17 billion, a 5.6 percent increase over the previous year.
Ricoh Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh's fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents. Ricoh's line of document management devices include, color and black & white digital imaging systems, facsimile products, printers, scanners, digital duplicators and wide format engineering systems. Additionally, Ricoh offers a wide variety of document and printing solutions directly and through strategic alliances enhancing office productivity and document workflow. Ricoh's document management software enhances workgroup collaboration and offers secure storage, retrieval and sharing of critical information.
Ricoh Corporation directly or through its subsidiaries markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America. For fiscal year 2005, Ricoh Corporation sales exceeded $3 billion, an increase of 8.1 percent over the previous year.
Information about Ricoh's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.ricoh-usa.com.
Oce Document Technologies Expands Oce DOKuStar Product Range; New Oce DOKuStar Professional Capture Software Facilitates Solutions for Complex Capture Applications
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006 Booth 2800
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Version 1.3 of Oce DOKuStar Professional, the flagship of the Oce DOKuStar product range (www.dokustar.com), was introduced today to the North American market. Oce DOKuStar Professional was developed to rapidly and efficiently handle high-volume and demanding data capture applications.
Oce DOKuStar Professional is document analysis software which, like Oce DOKuStar Extraction, can be integrated as an engine into any capture system, document management system or enterprise application. Oce DOKuStar Professional offers four significant enhancements:
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Adaptive Recognition Technology (ART), significantly improves the recognition performance within the application. The user's mouse movements are recorded to recognize where the desired information is located, with the software automatically learning where the required data can be found on unfamiliar invoices. ART stores this information so that the already high recognition rate can be further improved.
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Support for complex document structures - Oce DOKuStar Professional is especially suitable for demanding incoming mail solutions, as the software processes multi-page documents, and supports complex document structures that include sub-documents.
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A range of programming interfaces for individual and complex projects. Users can quickly and simply adapt the individual recognition functions to suit specific project requirements. Company databases or flow controls, which depend on the content of a document, can be accessed via .Net or COM interfaces. Oce DOKuStar Professional can be integrated into any enterprise application thanks to its XML based server interface.
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Load distribution over a server cluster ensures that Oce DOKuStar Professional always uses the available processing power.
"Wherever there is a need to dynamically integrate a complex document capture system, such as in a mailroom, Oce DOKuStar Professional offers significant advantages in both speed of deployment and enhanced capabilities," said Michael Breithaupt, Technical Director of Oce Document Technologies, North America.
Oce DOKuStar Professional is available now. For more details and pricing, please contact Jim Tauber, Director of Sales and Marketing at 1-301-652-9734, or via e-mail at: jim.tauber@odt-oce.com.
About Oce Document Technologies:
Oce Document Technologies GmbH, wholly owned by Oce N.V., is a world leader and competence partner for input management and the optimization of business processes. The company is also a global provider of products in the related core technologies such as scanning, character recognition and document interpretation. Innovation, experience and a team of handpicked specialists have all helped to turn Oce Document Technologies into a globally sought-after provider of document technology. Oce Document Technologies is an international competence center for document management systems within the Oce Group. Oce Document Technologies is headquartered in Constance, Germany with US offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and has around 175 employees. For more information, please visit: www.odt-oce.com
About Oce:
Oce is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company's solutions are based on Oce's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives - locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Oce digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Oce also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Netherlands-based Oce N.V. (NASDAQ: OCENY), with a workforce of around 24,000 people and pro forma annualized revenues of nearly $3.7 billion, active in approximately eighty countries, maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Oce's North American headquarters is located in Chicago with major business units in Trumbull, CT; Chicago; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were $1.7 billion for fiscal 2005, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Oce, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult www.oce.com.
"Oce DOKuStar" and "Oce DOKuStar Professional" are trademarks of Oce Document Technologies GmbH. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.
xpedx Expands House-Branded Vector Printing Papers Line for DI Presses
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006 Booth 2857
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Continuing its drive to provide printers across the U.S. with the widest choice of high quality, value-priced printing papers, xpedx today announced it has expanded its line of Vector DI Coated Offset papers for DI (direct imaging) offset presses.
The smooth, high brightness text and cover coated printing papers are available in gloss and matte finishes for a wide variety of printing jobs on DI presses manufactured by Ryobi and other major DI press manufacturers worldwide.
xpedx has issued a new swatchbook and print demonstration for the Vector DI Coated Offset papers line. The swatchbook shows off the papers in CMYK, tritone, duotone and grayscale. The line, available in many xpedx locations and at xpedx.com now, will be available across the xpedx network later this summer.
The xpedx house branded Vector line features a broad array of coated and uncoated printing papers for every day use by printers. Other Vector products are Vector Multi-Purpose Paper, Vector Laser Cut Sheets, Vector Computer Paper and Vector Copier Tabs.
Vector complements the wide range of branded papers offered by xpedx for every level of price and quality. All Vector papers are precisely sheeted and have been widely tested on major OEM printing equipment, including laser and inkjet printers, plain-paper fax machines, high-speed copiers and DI offset presses.
About xpedx and its businesses
Loveland, Ohio-based xpedx, an International Paper (NYSE:IP) company, is North America's largest marketer and distributor of printing papers and graphics supplies and equipment. It is also a large distributor of packaging supplies and equipment and facilities supplies and equipment. xpedx has more than 7,000 employees in 250 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Major customers include commercial printers, publishers, manufacturers, retailers, facility managers and companies across many industry segments.
In addition to delivering the world's largest offering of printing papers from a single source, xpedx provides graphics professionals with advanced digital prepress equipment, hardware and graphics software, Ryobi presses and digital workflows, color management tools, finishing, bindery and packaging systems. xpedx also offers detailed operations analysis, advice and financing to help make a customer's printing operations more efficient and profitable. xpedx is one of the largest providers of post-consumer waste content and recycled printing papers in North America. It offers the greatest variety of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified papers in the U.S.
Other xpedx owned-and-operated businesses include New York-based Bulkley Dunton, Lenexa, KS-based xpedx Printing Technologies/Ryobi, the xpedx National Technology Center (NTC), a pre-press laboratory and demonstration center based in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as a network of 140 retail paper stores in 32 states that operate under the names xpedx Paper & Graphics, xpedx Paper Store, If It's Paper and Arvey Paper & Office Products. xpedx also operates one of the largest business-to-business e-commerce sites, xpedx.com, and is the exclusive, full-line importer and distributor of Ryobi printing presses in the U.S. xpedx also operates suiteshoponline.com for graphics professionals.
During On Demand 2006, visit xpedx representatives at Booth 2857.
Editor's Note: xpedx is spelled all lower case.
Kodak Licenses ScanSoft Imaging Solutions from Nuance for New Workgroup and Departmental Scanners
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006—
New Kodak Desktop Scanners Combine with ScanSoft OmniPage and PaperPort to Provide Users with Unrivaled Scan-to-Searchable PDF, Document Conversion and Document Management Capabilities
Nuance Communications (Nasdaq: NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, and Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK), the world's foremost imaging innovator, today announced that Kodak has signed a license agreement to bundle Nuance's ScanSoft(R) OmniPage(R) and PaperPort(R) software with Kodak's new desktop workgroup and departmental document scanners in North America and Asia Pacific. ScanSoft OmniPage is the world's best-selling and most accurate optical character recognition (OCR), PDF and document conversion solution for the PC, and PaperPort is the world's most popular scanning and document management application for Microsoft Windows; both are members of the award-winning ScanSoft Imaging Solutions family of products from Nuance.
Under the agreement, Kodak will bundle ScanSoft OmniPage and PaperPort with the new Kodak i1210 and i1220 series scanners for workgroups and the new Kodak i1310 and i1320 series scanners for the departmental segment. The integration of OmniPage with the Kodak scanners results in a complete document capture solution, providing automated scan-to-searchable PDF, scan-to-desktop, scan-to-archive and scan-to-Microsoft Word capabilities. In addition, PaperPort provides Kodak scanner users with an integrated document management solution for organizing scanned documents, photographs, and existing documents in over 100 formats.
"Customers rely on Kodak to deliver document imaging solutions to help them gain benefits in productivity, efficiency and flexibility," said Paul Whittard, Worldwide Portfolio Business Manager, Document Imaging, Graphic Communications Group, Eastman Kodak Company. "Critical to attaining these benefits is outstanding ease of use. We selected Nuance as our software partner on these new desktop scanners because its products provide an ease of use that compliments our solutions."
OmniPage is the world's most accurate and best selling OCR solution for turning paper into searchable PDF, and for turning existing scanned and PDF documents into fully-formatted documents that you can edit. For document capture and archive, OmniPage delivers capabilities that everyone can use, including batch processing, automatic image enhancement, OCR indexing and export to a wide range of content management applications and document formats, including searchable PDF and TIF. For scanned and PDF document conversion, OmniPage has not only the most accurate recognition available, it also is the best at reproducing the formatting of the original document, including columns, tables, spreadsheets, graphics - and even wrapped clipart. OmniPage also has the most complete export capabilities available, including Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, XML, Open eBook and audio book formats. OmniPage is consistently assessed by independent industry experts as the best OCR and document conversion application, and is the only such product to win "Editor's Choice" awards from PC Magazine and C|Net.
PaperPort is used by millions - at organizations of every size - to implement scanning and document management that everyone can use. PaperPort makes scanning as easy as making a copy, accomplishing this by combining the ease of One-Button Scanning(TM), integration with OmniPage OCR and the convenience of All-in-One Search(TM) into an easy to use desktop application. PaperPort also includes robust support for PDF, including complete viewing, printing, document assembly and annotation capabilities. PaperPort's professional document capture capabilities go even further, providing Scanner Enhancement Technology (SET) tools that make image correction and annotation as easy as point & click. PaperPort has gained industry respect for the unique way it allows customers to organize, find and share documents, including winning "Product of the Year" and repeated "Editors' Choice" awards from PC Magazine, and being named one of the "Hottest 50 Products" by Smart Computing.
"The new scanner solutions from Kodak are truly compelling, providing organizations with an affordable, turn-key way to implement scanning, document capture and document management applications," said Robert Weideman, senior vice president, Productivity Applications Division, Nuance. "We are pleased to join with Kodak in delivering integrated hardware and software solutions that let organizations of all sizes win the battle over paper."
Nuance will be in Booth #125 and Kodak will be in booths #1901 and #M:4A at the AIIM OnDemand Conference and Exposition, taking place in Philadelphia May 16-18, 2006.
ScanSoft Imaging Solutions
Through unrivaled features, accuracy and performance, ScanSoft Imaging Solutions from Nuance eliminate barriers to productivity by enabling people and organizations to automate a range of document processes - increasing productivity, saving time and reducing costs. With products for enterprises, small-to-medium-sized businesses and home offices, ScanSoft Imaging Solutions are used to put the power of PDF on every business desktop; convert paper and PDF into documents that can be easily edited; and simplify scanning and document management using multifunction scanners and networked digital copiers. To experience new levels of productivity, please visit www.nuance.com/scansoft.
Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of US$14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak's solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; creative professionals rely on Kodak's technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak's innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and professional services. For more information, please visit www.nuance.com.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, All-in-One Search, OmniPage, PaperPort, ScanSoft and SET are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other company names or product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.
The statements in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with market trends, competitive factors, and other risks identified in Nuance's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.
NOTE TO EDITORS: There is a pipe symbol in the company name between C and Net at the end of the fourth paragraph. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems.
xpedx Launches New Line of HP-Branded Coated Papers for HP Indigo Presses
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006 Booth 2857
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--xpedx:
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Partnership between xpedx and HP improves quality, expands availability of HP Indigo Printing Papers across U.S.;
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xpedx has exclusive U.S. distribution rights and offers quick delivery from 105 locations nationwide;
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Eight new coated papers, five uncoated papers in variety of weights and finishes--paper are premium quality, made in the USA;
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New swatchbook now available; and
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Small orders via FedEx delivery available at xpedx graphics portal, suiteshoponline.com
xpedx today announced a new HP-branded line of coated printing papers made in the USA for HP Indigo presses. The new papers together with the HP-branded uncoated papers are now available to printers with quick delivery via 105 xpedx locations nationwide.
The premium quality, USA-made HP Indigo Printing Paper line is specially manufactured to run on HP Indigo commercial sheet-fed presses. The eight coated gloss and dull cover and text weight papers as well as five premium uncoated text and cover papers come "ready to run" without special handling or treatments.
xpedx is North America's largest distributor of printing papers and graphics supplies and equipment. It does business with the majority of commercial and in-plant printers in the U.S.
"Printers who use HP Indigo presses have high standards for quality," said Joe Ranson, vice president of marketing for printing papers at xpedx "These world-class papers deliver exceptional print quality, sheet-to-sheet consistency and maximum productivity."
Demand is growing for HP-branded papers, the printer's choice for HP Indigo presses.
The growth is a result of two main factors: printers selling more high-quality short run color from their HP Indigo presses as well as growth in the number of HP press installations. Users of these presses are primarily commercial print shops, in-plant printers and print fulfillment companies serving the book publishing and direct mail industries in the U.S.
Details on HP Indigo Printing Paper line from xpedx
A new swatchbook is available from xpedx, highlighting the superior color reproduction and sheet-to-sheet integrity of HP Indigo Printing Paper.
Performance assured and 100% backed by HP, the HP Indigo Printing Paper has been evaluated and certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology, the respected independent teaching and research facility housing HP Indigo's latest technology. HP branded media must meet rigid performance criteria to get the RIT/HP seal of approval.
With superior whiteness and smoothness, HP Indigo Printing Paper is engineered to provide optimum results on the HP Indigo commercial presses. Reliable and readily available through xpedx, HP Indigo's new coated paper portfolio delivers quality, consistency and true offset quality digital printing. The papers are produced in accordance with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) guidelines.
xpedx has improved the supply chain and related support for the HP Indigo Printing Paper line to better meet customer needs. In addition to quick deliveries from local xpedx locations across the U.S., strong demand has prompted xpedx to offer small quantity orders via immediate FedEx shipments. These are available at the xpedx online resource for graphics professionals, suiteshoponline.com.
How to obtain the papers
For all inquiries about the HP Indigo Printing Papers, contact your local xpedx representative, visit xpedx.com, suiteshoponline.com, http://hp.com/go/graphicarts or write hpindigo@xpedx.com.
For more information on HP Indigo Printing Papers during On Demand Expo 2006, visit xpedx representatives at Booth 2857.
About xpedx and its businesses
Loveland, Ohio-based xpedx, an International Paper (NYSE:IP) company, is North America's largest marketer and distributor of printing papers and graphics supplies and equipment. It is also a large distributor of packaging supplies and equipment and facilities supplies and equipment. xpedx has more than 7,000 employees in 250 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Major customers include commercial printers, publishers, manufacturers, retailers, facility managers and companies across many industry segments.
In addition to delivering the world's largest offering of printing papers from a single source, xpedx provides graphics professionals with advanced digital prepress equipment, hardware and graphics software, Ryobi presses and digital workflows, color management tools, finishing, bindery and packaging systems. xpedx also offers detailed operations analysis, advice and financing to help make a customer's printing operations more efficient and profitable. xpedx is one of the largest providers of post-consumer waste content and recycled printing papers in North America. It offers the greatest variety of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified papers in the U.S.
Other xpedx owned-and-operated businesses include New York-based Bulkley Dunton, Lenexa, KS-based xpedx Printing Technologies/Ryobi, the xpedx National Technology Center (NTC), a pre-press laboratory and demonstration center based in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as a network of 140 retail paper stores in 32 states that operate under the names xpedx Paper & Graphics, xpedx Paper Store, If It's Paper and Arvey Paper & Office Products. xpedx also operates one of the largest business-to-business e-commerce sites, xpedx.com, and is the exclusive, full-line importer and distributor of Ryobi printing presses in the U.S. xpedx also operates suiteshoponline.com for graphics professionals.
Editor's Note: xpedx is spelled all lower case.
Xerox Software Solutions Simplify Document Management and Cost Recovery in Offices Small to Large;
Software transforms multifunction printers into “on-ramps to productivity”
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) unveiled four software solutions that work with Xerox multifunction systems to help offices work smarter and more effectively manage their day-to-day office document processes.
The software offerings were announced today at AIIM/On Demand, a major conference and exhibition for the document imaging industry.
Two new scanning programs - Xerox FreeFlow(R) SMARTsend(R) 2.0 and ScanFlowStore(R), software from a Xerox Business Partner called X-Solutions - allow workers to quickly and easily capture, share and store documents. Equitrac Express 4 and Equitrac Office 4 help offices monitor, track and charge back document costs to specific departments or clients.
"An effective document management strategy encompasses both paper and electronic documents," said Tim Williams, president, Xerox Office Group. "These software solutions transform Xerox multifunction systems into on-ramps to productivity - streamlining processes, monitoring document output and creating new revenue streams."
FreeFlow SMARTsend 2.0
Xerox's FreeFlow SMARTsend software enables office workers to use Xerox multifunction systems - which scan, print, fax and copy - to capture paper documents and send them to multiple destinations with a single scan. For example, SMARTsend can send a 50-page hardcopy document to various destinations such as e-mail, a network folder and a document management system in one simple step, saving time and postage costs.
The new version, SMARTsend 2.0, offers several improvements:
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Document Capture - Using the "Scan to Home" feature, customers can capture documents more efficiently. Administrators can assign each office worker a "home" destination such as an e-mail address or network folder. When people select "Scan to Home," their document is scanned and routed to their pre-assigned destination, eliminating steps and saving time.
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Integration - SMARTsend 2.0 enables users to connect to a wider range of document management systems and software, including Documentum, Hummingbird DM5, Interwoven Worksite, Microsoft SharePoint 2003 and OpenText LiveLink. This makes it easier to integrate the software with customers' existing technology infrastructures.
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Advanced Search Capabilities - An innovative feature called TrueMatch lets knowledge workers easily find an electronic copy of a hardcopy document stored in a repository. Scanning one or more pages of a document, TrueMatch uses advanced linguistic processing technology developed at the Xerox Innovation Group's European research center in Grenoble, France, to find the exact copy of a document, other versions or related materials. This feature is especially useful and cost-effective for businesses that deal with information that is constantly being updated. For example, using this technology and a multifunction system, customers in shops or back offices can retrieve and print the most up-to-date sales price lists on-demand rather than printing centrally and distributing a large amount of material.
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Security - SMARTsend 2.0 is easy to deploy, manage and use. It can be managed by the system administrator or by office workers directly. Additional security enhancements, including end-to-end encrypted scanning with secure protocols (HTTPS), help offices ensure that the information being sent through SMARTsend is protected. Xerox provides the most comprehensive set of security features to protect information at the device and as it travels across the network.
SMARTsend 2.0 is available in two versions, SMARTsend and SMARTsend Professional. The Professional version adds optical character recognition to convert documents, to digitally archive information and to provide compatibility with Internet fax. It also allows office workers to set up a workflow at the desktop and create a PaperWare cover sheet, which contains routing instructions for scanned documents.
People can also scan several different jobs such as invoices, purchase orders or other business materials at one time and route them to different destinations by including PaperWare cover sheets between each set of documents.
ScanFlowStore
ScanFlowStore software from X-Solutions, a Xerox Business Partner, is a simple, affordable scanning package designed for small and midsized businesses that may not need all of the extensive workflow options available with Xerox FreeFlow SMARTsend software. ScanFlowStore allows users to scan hardcopy documents and send them, with the push of a button, to multiple destinations such as a network server, e-mail address or financial accounting packages such as Microsoft Great Plains. It also connects with legal practice and financial management software packages such as Thomson Elite ProLaw. Scanned files are saved as text-searchable PDFs, making hardcopy documents easy to find on a network server.
The software is easy to install, easy to use and requires little IT support.
Equitrac Education and Business Solutions
Two new software programs from Equitrac Corporation, a Xerox Business Partner, are aimed at helping schools and offices track and measure how many color and black-and-white pages are printed, copied or scanned by individual people or departments. Equitrac Express 4 for colleges, universities and school districts and Equitrac Office 4 for businesses also allow administrators to charge individual departments or clients for prints, copies, scans and faxes.
These software solutions enable administrators to set the network to dynamically route jobs to the most appropriate devices. For example, big print jobs can automatically be sent to the company's fastest multifunction printer; and if one system is out of paper, a job would be immediately rerouted to another device. Enhanced Follow-You(TM) printing capabilities allow users to retrieve jobs from any printer regardless of original destination. When combined with Xerox multifunction systems, the Equitrac software can also capture pertinent job accounting information directly from the user interface. These features help organizations increase job efficiency, ensure responsible use of color capabilities, and reduce and recover overall document costs.
Pricing and Availability
List prices for Xerox SMARTsend begin at $1,499; Xerox SMARTsend Professional at $4,499; and ScanFlowStore at $1,399. These scanning solutions are available immediately. Equitrac Express 4 retails for $3,295 and Equitrac Office 4 for $2,795; both will ship June 15. All four software solutions are sold in North America through the Xerox direct sales force and authorized agents.
Customer Contacts:
For more information about Xerox office products and services, visit www.xerox.com/tr/office or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Visit Xerox Booth No. 407, May 16-18, at AIIM 2006, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. For more information on Xerox, product photography and to receive its RSS news feeds, visit www.xerox.com/news. XEROX(R), FreeFlow(R) and SMARTsend(R) are trademarks of XEROX CORPORATION. Follow-You(TM) is a trademark of Equitrac Corporation. ScanFlowStore(R) is a trademark of X-Solutions.
Xerox Introduces Powerful Color Printer, Software for Graphic Designers
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth No. 2100
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) expanded its color printing and software offerings for the graphic arts market with two new products that give design professionals even more digital color printing power.
The products, designed to further bolster Xerox's industry-leading color portfolio, were two of several offerings unveiled at AIIM/On Demand, a major conference and exhibition for the document imaging industry.
The Xerox Phaser(R) 7760 tabloid color laser printer and the Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Splash(R) RPX-i, a Mac-based workflow software option for the award-winning Xerox DocuColor(R) 240/250 color laser multifunction system, provide design professionals with new color management tools, improved performance and enhanced image quality, enabling them to create vibrant, full-color documents such as newsletters, brochures, pre-press proofs and comps.
The Phaser 7760 color laser printer includes PhaserMatch(TM) 4.0, which is advanced color matching and calibration software. PhaserMatch enables graphic designers to create color proofs on the Phaser 7760 that will accurately match the color output produced on an offset printing press or other commercial printing system. PhaserCal(TM), a component of PhaserMatch, measures color output with advanced tools to achieve color quality and consistency print after print. The Phaser 7760 offers three print-quality modes, including a true 1200 dpi enhanced mode and a high-quality photo mode, for press matching and printing on-demand.
The Phaser 7760 prints up to 35 color pages per minute and an industry-leading 45 ppm in black-and-white, and it features a color first-page-out time as fast as 9 seconds. It is the industry's first tabloid color printer to come standard with automatic two-sided printing, a 40 GB hard drive and 1 GB Ethernet to efficiently process complex files.
The Phaser 7760 can print on a wide range of paper sizes and media weights up to 255 gsm. In addition, the Phaser 7760 features improved print quality on glossy paper stock, giving final documents such as promotional fliers and signage a professional look. Two advanced finishing options are available: an advanced finisher for stacking, stapling and hole-punching, and a professional finisher that can make booklets.
"Graphic arts professionals depend on consistent, accurate color output - it's critical to their business," said Tim Williams, president, Xerox Office Group. "With these products, Xerox delivers superior color tools that put designers in the driver's seat, allowing them to fine-tune and control color and to create documents with the image quality and consistency they expect."
New Workflow Option for DocuColor 240/250
The EFI Splash RPX-i workflow software can be added to the EFI-driven controller on the Xerox DocuColor 240/250. The software increases color control and improves workflow efficiency to help graphic arts and print professionals produce professional color documents for advertising agencies, design firms, marketing departments and creative services companies.
Also new with the DocuColor 240/250 is an optional high-capacity paper feeder. The 2,000-sheet feeder expands the multifunction system's maximum paper input capacity to 5,260 sheets, meaning short-run print jobs aren't interrupted for paper reloading. Supporting media up to 13"x19", the feeder offers features such as center-registered feeding, which ensures the paper remains straight throughout the paper path, and an air-assisted feeding system that helps accurately feed special paper stocks.
Pricing and Availability
The Phaser 7760 color printer starts at an estimated retail price of $6,299 and is available immediately worldwide through Xerox resellers, distributors, authorized sales agents, dealers, direct sales representatives and concessionaires. It is available online at www.xerox.com/direct and at 800-ASK-XEROX.
The EFI Splash RPX-i software option for the DocuColor 240/250 color laser multifunction system will be available through Xerox direct sales, authorized sales agents and concessionaires and will ship after June 1 with a U.S. list price of $16,000.
The high-capacity feeder is available immediately through Xerox direct sales, authorized sales agents and concessionaires with a U.S. list price of $3,500.
Customer Contacts:
For more information about Xerox production and office systems and services, visit www.xerox.com or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Visit Xerox's booth No. 2100, May 16-18, at On Demand 2006, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. For more information on Xerox, product photography and to receive its RSS news feeds, visit www.xerox.com/news. XEROX(R), Phaser(R), PhaserCal(TM) and PhaserMatch(TM) are trademarks of XEROX CORPORATION. DocuColor is used under license. EFI is a registered trademark of Electronics For Imaging Inc.
Xerox is First to Target Mid-Production Color Market with Latest Color Digital Press;
DocuColor 5000 Carves out New Digital Color Printing Opportunities
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth No. 2100
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today launched the 50 page-per-minute DocuColor(R) 5000 Digital Press, the industry's first digital color press to address the needs of print operations that have mid-range monthly print volumes and that require more advanced printing features.
The digital printing press, one of several new offerings designed to further bolster Xerox's industry-leading color printing portfolio, will be unveiled at the AIIM/On Demand print industry trade show.
"The productivity and price of the new DocuColor 5000 opens up new opportunities in the mid-production segment and extends Xerox's leadership," said Jim Hamilton, director of InfoTrends' On Demand Printing & Publishing Consulting Service. "The DocuColor 5000 offers the image resolution, broad substrate support and robustness of the higher-end DocuColor products at a price point that will make it attractive to a wide range of production sites."
The DocuColor 5000 is designed for print providers that average between 30,000 and 150,000 impressions per month. It features 2400 x 2400 dpi print resolution and state-of-the-art laser technology. The DocuColor 5000's 32-beam laser - compared to a typical 2-beam laser - allows the press to scan more data faster and at a higher resolution. It also offers tighter registration and a wider choice of color management capabilities than light-production digital color systems now on the market.
Designed to produce marketing brochures, posters, customized direct-mail pieces and more, the digital press maintains its speed when printing on heavyweight, oversized and coated paper.
"The DocuColor 5000 gives customers what they need to enter the digital color market or grow their current digital color business right here, right now," said Quincy Allen, president, Xerox Production Systems Group. "Xerox's 10 years of experience developing industry-leading digital color printing systems has resulted in an unparalleled product line; more than 16,000 Xerox DocuColor production systems are installed worldwide. Regardless of a customer's print job requirements or page volume, Xerox offers the technology, workflow software and business support that lets them thrive in the expanding digital color printing market."
Digital Color Growth Momentum
InfoTrends' On Demand Printing & Publishing Consulting Service expects that the growth of digital color printing will continue to accelerate. It predicts the number of pages printed on production color devices in the United States will grow from 27.5 billion pages in 2005 to more than 161 billion pages in 2009 at a compound annual growth rate of 42 percent.
Supporting this growth, Xerox offers the industry's largest digital color production printing line, with nine products ranging in speed from the 40-ppm Xerox DocuColor 240 to the 110-ppm Xerox iGen3(R) Digital Production Press. Last year, customers printed more than 10 billion pages on Xerox production color systems, making the line the most widely used in the industry.
The Xerox DocuColor 5000 has a high-capacity paper feeder that holds 4,000 sheets, with an optional feeder that can expand capacity to 8,000 sheets from four trays. It can feed all media from all trays, a key productivity advantage. There are two optional finishing devices: a high-capacity stacker and a stacker/stapler.
A new PC-based user interface makes the DocuColor 5000 easy to use. This is the first Xerox digital press that has a user interface driven by a keyboard and mouse, making programming jobs and adjusting images quick and simple.
With the choice of three different color servers, the DocuColor 5000 can be easily integrated into a print operation's existing print workflow. Print providers can choose the Xerox FreeFlow(R) DocuSP(R) color server - the workstation that processes incoming print files and drives the digital press - or offerings from Creo or EFI. In addition, print providers can rely on Xerox's industry-leading FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection - workflow solutions that align digital and offset printing, automate operations and build new revenue-generating applications.
To help customers maximize their digital investment, Xerox offers the graphic communications business development starter kit, part of Xerox ProfitAccelerator(TM) Digital Business Resources. The kit is designed specifically for the DocuColor product line and has seven parts focusing on the essentials of digital printing: financial, sales and marketing, creative and design, applications development, paper and media, training, and business development support.
Availability and Pricing
The DocuColor 5000 Digital Press will be available for order-taking in North America and Europe on June 5, at a list price of $144,000, including a color server. Installation is available in mid-June for most configurations. The press is sold through the Xerox direct sales force, resellers, agents and concessionaires.
Customer Contacts:
For more information about Xerox production systems and services, visit www.xerox.com/tr/products or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Visit Xerox's booth No. 2100, May 16-18, at On Demand 2006, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. For product photography and more information about Xerox at On Demand visit www.xerox.com/ondemand or www.xerox.com/news. XEROX(R), iGen3(R), DocuSP(R), FreeFlow(R) and ProfitAccelerator(TM) are trademarks of XEROX CORPORATION. DocuColor is used under license.
Kodak Engages Attendees in the Power to Grow at AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition;
Kodak Digital Printing and Document Management Solutions and Expertise Help Customers Increase Revenues and Productivity undefined undefined
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--"The Power to Grow" is the focus as Kodak exhibits the broadest portfolio of solutions in the commercial printing and scanning industry at the 2006 AIIM ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition, May 16 to 18 in Philadelphia. Kodak's booth, #1901, features products and services to help digital print providers maximize efficiency and revenue potential, and document management professionals enhance image quality and productivity.
"From the newest digital print and document imaging technologies to information about a new program that helps our customers generate new business to demonstrations on the benefits of a KODAK Unified Workflow solution, attendees will learn how partnering with Kodak can help them enhance profitability," said Jeff Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak's Graphic Communications Group.
At the show, Kodak is demonstrating how a KODAK Unified Workflow solution can establish a platform to improve efficiency, increase revenue and expand service offerings. The first implementation of KODAK Unified Workflow solutions is aimed at the commercial print segment.
Launches from Kodak at AIIM ON DEMAND include innovative document scanners for the office: the KODAK i1200 and i1300 Series Scanners for distributed scanning. Additionally, four new models - KODAK i1210 and i1220 scanners for the workgroup market, and KODAK i1310 and i1320 scanners for the departmental segment - pack features such as high image quality, speed and outstanding ease of use into a desktop document scanner design that has the smallest operational footprint in their respective classes.
Mid-sized print operators can capture the exploding opportunity in variable data and color printing with the newest addition to the KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system family. With this option in the VT3000 lineup, an entirely new group of mid-sized service bureaus, corporate print operations, direct mail houses, and commercial printers have an affordable color solution with the speed and quality they need.
To assist graphic communications providers in taking their businesses to the next level, the newly named KODAK MARKETMOVER business development services launches at AIIM ON DEMAND. MARKETMOVER services deliver an expanded range of innovative tools, resources, and support to enable customers to maximize their returns on investment in new technologies and achieve dynamic business growth.
The most productive portfolio of professional document management solutions available to businesses, organizations, government agencies and the graphic arts industry will be spotlighted in Kodak's booth. These include the KODAK Scan Station 100, a multipurpose walkup device for the office; Kodak's check imaging solutions portfolio for image capture and transmission software; and KODAK i30/i40 Series Scanners, small desktop workgroup scanners that fit any workspace.
About Eastman Kodak Company Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak's innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at http://www.kodak.com/.
For more information about Kodak's Graphic Communications Group, visit http://www.graphics.kodak.com/.
(Kodak, Versamark, MarketMover, NexPress, Digimaster and DirectPress are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.)
2006
Xerox Makes Color Prints, Copies Easy to Manage with Three New Multifunction Systems
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth No. 407
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced three multifunction systems that make it easy to monitor, track and manage how many color prints, copies, faxes and scans are made, helping offices from small to large to control their color printing costs.
The systems were unveiled at AIIM/On Demand, a major conference and exhibition for the document imaging industry.
The Xerox WorkCentre(R) 7655 and 7665, for the mid- to high-volume office and departmental market, along with the Xerox WorkCentre 7132, aimed at small and medium-sized workgroups, are the first digital color multifunction printers equipped with Xerox Standard Accounting, free software that monitors how many and what kind of pages are produced. Network administrators and IT managers can access Xerox Standard Accounting through the Web for a printable report that tracks scans and faxes and shows how much each office worker is printing and copying, both in color and black and white.
Used with other color cost control features, this data enables system administrators to manage usage for individual office workers, helping offices to control costs. Businesses can also use the report to charge prints, copies, scans and faxes to internal departments or external clients.
"Customers understand the impact of color documents, but they worry about excessive use and want to make sure they're using color in a cost-effective manner," said Brian Bissett, editor and publisher of The MFP Report. "These new systems deliver impressive image quality along with peace of mind, helping businesses make the best impression and control costs."
Defining High Performance
The Xerox WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 multifunction printers are designed to allow people to spend more time focusing on their core business and less time at their office equipment. The systems print and copy at up to 40 pages per minute in color and 55 ppm in black and white, and 50 ppm in color and 65 ppm in black and white, respectively. With the fastest scan speeds in their class of up to 50 ppm color and 80 ppm black and white, these systems can concurrently process multiple jobs like scanning and printing, unlike machines from competitors.
The Xerox WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 are equipped with a new large, full-color standalone touch-screen, making it even easier to select various printing, copying, scanning and faxing options. And the Xerox-exclusive Automatic Print Around feature eliminates "traffic jams" by immediately prioritizing jobs over others in the queue that need special sizes or types of paper.
For additional productivity, two black toner cartridges keep the systems running longer between refills. A "load while run" feature lets people replace toner cartridges without interrupting print jobs in progress.
Based on the same print engine as the market-leading Xerox DocuColor(R) 240/250 copier-printer, which is geared toward the graphic arts market, the WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 deliver the highest image quality in their class. Enhanced print resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi produces crisp images and fine line detail.
The new systems feature Xerox's Emulsion Aggregation High Gloss toner, which significantly reduces the amount of toner needed because nearly 100 percent of the toner transfers to the paper. That translates into real cost savings and reduced waste. All three systems are Energy Star(R) compliant and allow for duplex printing, which reduces the amount of paper needed for a print or copy job.
The WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 are also available as digital color copiers.
Multifunction Plus Color
The Xerox WorkCentre 7132 is targeted at small and medium workgroups that need advanced monochrome multifunction features, color scanning and the ability to occasionally print in color.
Printing and copying up to 32 ppm black and white and 8 ppm color, the WorkCentre 7132 multifunction printer produces high-quality images with true 1200 x 600 dpi print resolution. Xerox Emulsion Aggregation High Gloss toner delivers crisp black detail and vibrant color.
The system provides several advanced features, such as the ability to save document workflows. This automates sending scanned documents to a variety of locations simultaneously. With one scan, for example, users can send a document to multiple fax numbers, e-mail addresses and network folders - directly from the device. The device can also store up to 500 commonly used forms or templates, such as purchase orders and expense reports, and print them on-demand from the control panel.
The WorkCentre 7132 also features "smart paper trays" that automatically sense paper size to match the print or copy job, and it is designed to be easy to install and maintain.
Easy to Manage, Easy to Protect
With all three products, Xerox's CentreWare(R) Internet Services desktop management software allows IT administrators or office workers to remotely clone, configure and manage the systems. Xerox's SMART eSolutions software automatically reports how many prints, copies, scans and faxes are completed on the system. Bi-directional print drivers on the WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 alert office workers if the system is running low on resources or has encountered an error, while workers are still at their desks.
The multifunction systems offer advanced security features enabling customers to restrict access, track usage and protect confidential information that flows through the devices. The WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 multifunction systems encrypt data traveling on the network, ensuring that unauthorized viewers do not have access to scanned documents en route to file servers or other network repositories.
Pricing and Availability
List prices start at $20,300 for the WorkCentre 7655; $25,600 for the WorkCentre 7665; and $7,999 for the WorkCentre 7132. Worldwide order taking for the WorkCentre 7655 and 7665 begins in June. The WorkCentre 7132 will be available in early June, except in Europe and Latin America, where order taking begins Sept. 1. All systems are offered through the Xerox direct sales force, authorized sales agents, and TeleWeb sales channels.
Customer Contacts:
For more information about Xerox office products and services, visit www.xerox.com/tr/office or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
Xerox Executes Growth Strategy with Five New Color Systems
$53 Million in Document Management Contracts; Color Printers, Copiers ''Surround Competition''; University of Calgary and InterContinental Hotels Turn to Xerox for Business Services
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
AIIM Booth No. 407 and On Demand Booth No. 2100
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today launched a cadre of digital color printers, presses and copiers and announced $53 million in new document management services contracts.
The announcements come at AIIM/On Demand, a major document imaging industry event where Xerox will brief customers, press and analysts on the escalating demand for color technology and business consulting services in enterprises of every size.
Xerox's color line, already the most extensive in the industry, has been expanded with five additional systems, including a new mid-level digital production color press and color printers, digital copiers and multifunction products aimed at offices small to large.
At the same time, Xerox detailed two major consulting services contracts: a $36 million, seven-year deal with the University of Calgary and a $17 million, four-year contract with InterContinental Hotels Group. The signings include enterprise-wide document management services combined with advanced office and high-end production print technology to streamline the flow of information and reduce costs.
"Xerox is intently focused on its customers, offering them the industry's broadest choice of hardware, software and services so they can indeed work smarter," said Angele Boyd, group vice president, IDC, a global information technology research group. "As a result, customers in diverse environments - from the office to the print shop - can turn to Xerox to help them be more productive."
At the briefing, hosted by Jim Firestone, president, Xerox North America, Xerox is discussing the ways customers can achieve high-performance results. Color is among the key accelerators of growth, according to Firestone, for both Xerox and its customers.
According to IDC, Xerox was No. 1 in unit shipments in the U.S. color hardcopy peripherals market of all color equipment printing more than 40 pages per minute -- with 42 percent market share in the fourth quarter of 2005(1). That's up 18 percentage points over the same quarter in the previous year, reflecting both the increasing demand for color and the strength of Xerox's line. And in the first quarter of 2006, Xerox reports that more than 7.1 billion color pages were printed on its office and production color systems.
"The breadth of Xerox's digital color portfolio surrounds the competition, with options in every speed range, and offers superior value for customers who want to harness the proven results that color can bring to their operations," Firestone said. "Add to that the increasing momentum of Xerox's consulting services business, and you have the industry's most powerful combination of people, process and technology."
Office to Production
Xerox brings new features and capabilities to a wider range of customers with five products for both offices and professional print providers. In the production printing realm, the Xerox DocuColor(R) 5000 Digital Press is the first digital press for print providers that need more advanced features than are currently available for mid-range monthly print volumes. The DocuColor 5000 prints 50 pages per minute and will be available in North America and Europe beginning in June.
For office environments, Xerox is launching the WorkCentre(R) 7655, WorkCentre 7665 and WorkCentre 7132 color multifunction products. The WorkCentre systems are the first digital color multifunction systems equipped with Xerox Standard Accounting software, which makes it easy for people to monitor, track and manage color prints, copies, faxes and scans. These products help corporate offices, schools, government agencies and other organizations better manage color printing costs.
The new Phaser(R) 7760 tabloid color laser printer prints up to 35 ppm in color and has an industry-leading black-and-white speed of 45 ppm compared to other products in its class. It features new color management tools and enhanced image quality that allow design professionals to create vibrant, full-color documents such as newsletters, brochures and pre-press proofs.
Software and Business Development
Xerox announced a number of software offerings and business development tools that help customers simplify work processes and boost performance.
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Xerox and Electronics for Imaging introduced the EFI Splash RPX-i, new Mac-based software that makes it easier to control color and improve printing efficiency for the successful Xerox DocuColor 240/250 Digital Printer/Copier.
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New Xerox-developed software in the professional printing arena allows print providers to quickly gain copyright clearance and, in turn, produce printed and copied papers, textbooks and other documents without violating copyright laws.
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Xerox is expanding the professional printing industry's largest portfolio of business development tools, the ProfitAccelerator(TM) Digital Business Resources, with three additional kits.
In the office, Xerox unveiled a new version of Xerox FreeFlow SMARTsend(R) software that includes TrueMatch, an advanced search capability with linguistic technology developed at Xerox's European research center in Grenoble, France. It works much like an Internet search engine that automates key word searches and filters relevant information. This capability enables workers to use a multifunction system to easily find an electronic copy of a paper document that has been scanned into a repository. The most recent versions of sales brochures and price sheets can now be more easily retrieved and printed on demand in retail stores, corporate offices and other environments.
Xerox also is reinforcing its support of industry standards through a partnership with Microsoft, creating advanced scanning and printing capabilities for Xerox office multifunction systems to support Microsoft's XML Paper Specification (XPS) technology. XPS is built into Windows Vista, the next generation of the Windows Operating System. This will enable documents to be printed with even richer graphics and more consistent quality.
Xerox's booth at On Demand, No. 2100 in Hall C, and its booth at AIIM, No. 407 in Hall A, will showcase an array of Xerox printers, multifunction systems, digital presses and a variety of software and services.
Customer Contacts:
For more information about Xerox products and consulting services, visit www.xerox.com or call 800-ASK-XEROX.
For more information about Xerox at the event, visit www.xerox.com/ondemand.
KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System Drives KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Press at AIIM ON DEMAND
Graphic communications providers can move jobs between offset and digital production systems with ease.
PHILADELPHIA, May 17—Kodak demonstrates the new KODAK PRINERGY system digital print workflow for the KODAK NEXPRESS digital color production press at 2006 AIIM ON DEMAND. Available in the new PRINERGY 3.1 workflow system, the enhanced digital print option gives graphic communications companies centralized job management of both digital print and traditional workflows, such as offset, flexo and gravure.
“The PRINERGY system digital print option is enhanced to deliver a new level of flexibility for blended production environments. Users can capture the multiple revenue opportunities that exist with digital print output, such as preproduction short runs for review or customized versions,” said Jeff Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG). “This Unified Workflow option lets print providers make quick decisions on the fly about running a job in offset or digital. Productivity goes up, and so does return on investment in all systems.”
The PRINERGY system digital print option integrates the NEXPRESS JDF Workflow Planner and enables full access to the JDF capabilities of the NEXSTATION digital front end for output on NEXPRESS presses. Operators launch the JDF Workflow Planner from within the PRINERGY workflow system to create JDF templates with access to all NEXPRESS system print settings, from substrate selection down to control over the NEXPRESS fifth imaging unit solution to gloss, coat or achieve a richer color gamut.
With the PRINERGY system digital print option, prepress operators can easily define, initiate, and automate digital print jobs to ensure optimal press utilization and faster turnarounds on shorter print runs. The improved workflow integration allows users greater flexibility to respond to diverse customer demands while reducing manual errors that can hurt profitability.
“The new PRINERGY system digital print option further extends the integration and automation capabilities that are the backbone of a KODAK Unified Workflow solution,” said Stan Coleman, General Manager, Unified Workflow, GCG. “It is another example of how KODAK Unified Workflow solutions can help print business owners eliminate workflow bottlenecks and maximize the investments they make in digital and offset production systems.”
The PRINERGY 3.1 workflow system, including the new digital print option, is available this month. It functions with all PRINERGY workflow system configurations—PRINERGY CONNECT, PRINERGY DIRECT, PRINERGY POWERPACK, PRINERGY Evo and PRINERGY Publish workflow systems. Consistent with Kodak’s commitment to open solutions, the feature will provide connectivity options for qualified digital presses from other manufacturers.
For more information about the PRINERGY system digital print option, contact a Kodak representative or visit www.graphics.kodak.com/prinergy.
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
For more information about Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.
(Kodak, Prinergy, NexPress, NexStation and Prinergy PowerPack are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) 2006
AIIM & ON DEMAND Offer Window into the Future of Business Information
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--Questex Media Group, Inc. today announced that the AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos, North America's largest enterprise IT event, provided opening day attendees with a window into the future of business information. The co-located events, being held May 15-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, are host to over 450 exhibitors from the world's leaders in content management and digital printing solutions.
Keynote speaker, Bruce Chizen, CEO Adobe System Incorporated, opened the conference and engaged audiences at this morning's keynote. In his presentation "Beyond the Document: Transforming How the World Engages with Ideas and Information," he addressed the challenge today's businesses have to deliver secure, rich, engaging and interactive digital experiences to increase the value of their information.
John Mancini, President of AIIM -- The Enterprise Content Management Association, discussed the growing importance of enterprise content management for organizations of every size and in every industry and shared research results revealing the technologies driving purchase decisions, obstacles that are compelling organizations to implement new technology, and how they are achieving payback.
Charles A. Pesko, Jr., Managing Director of InfoTrends, described the rapidly changing phase of the digital color printing industry in his keynote, "Riding the Digital Color Tornado: Annual State-of-the-Industry Address." He predicts that for those businesses that choose to ride the tornado, infinite opportunities await.
"Today's informative and action-packed opening day demonstrates that businesses have declared enterprise content management and digital printing a top priority for supporting business processes, complying with regulations, and containing costs. Attendees from more than 60 percent of the Fortune 100 have traveled from 50 states to participate in our expanded conference programs and the largest exhibit of technology and solutions for enterprise content, document management and digital printing in North America," said Christina Condos, Group Director, Technology Events for Questex Media Group.
A special highlight included an event to recognize the contributions of technology to Philadelphia's School of the Future from many of the show's exhibitors. Representatives from Philadelphia's School of the Future, the Philadelphia School District, Microsoft Corporation and Questex Media Group gathered to recognize the importance of the collaboration between business and the community and the contributions from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Alfresco, Bluebeam Software, Inc., Bowe Bell + Howell Scanners, Colligo Networks Inc., CutCom Software, Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Estimator Corp., Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., Kodak Service & Support, Nuance Communications, Inc., Printable Technologies, Inc., Ricoh Corporation, TOWER Software, Vexela, Inc., Visioneer Inc., and Xerox Corporation.
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and document management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes in order to drive performance. For more than 50 years, it has attracted business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share, and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs, and gain the competitive advantage.
The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, which encompasses all the technologies that are used to create, manage, personalize, print, and deliver content. It's more than print on demand technology, management, and strategy, it's insight into the future of the printing industry by experts who have been at the forefront of the printing business for many years.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
AIIM & ON DEMAND are produced by Questex Media Group, Inc. (www.questex.com), a global, diversified, business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton. Questex serves multiple industries, including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial, and specialty services through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, and integrated marketing services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, and 25 conferences and tradeshows. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.
Document Sciences Announces Enhanced Solution for Relationship Statements
Powerful design environment provides greater efficiency and presentation options for improving 1:1 communications
Philadelphia, PA - On Demand Conference & Exposition (May 17, 2006) - Document Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: DOCX), a proven market leader in automating the creation and delivery of personalized enterprise communications for print, email and online distribution, announced today enhancements to its xPression® statements solution, including the new xPressoT for Adobe® InDesign® design component.
The xPression for statements solution enables companies to go beyond merely presenting transactional account data. xPression's powerful design environment enables the creation of custom statements to meet the unique needs of each individual investor or participant with easy to understand tables, charts and graphics, plus targeted marketing offers and specific content to increase cross-selling opportunities.
"Statements represent a unique customer touch point for every organization," says Nasser Barghouti, Chief Technology Officer for Document Sciences. "In order to attract and retain high-value clients today, companies need to produce statements that are intuitive and easy to understand, allowing customers to effectively manage their most essential account information. We're very excited about xPression's new design component and its ability to enhance customer relationships through the creation of powerful 1:1 statements.
xPression's enhanced statement creation and design features include:
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Advanced functionality to easily create informative, easy to understand tables that illustrate key account data and reduce customer service calls;
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Sophisticated output management capabilities to streamline high-volume production printing workflows and lower operating expenses;
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Expanded variable data management capabilities to perform on-the-fly calculations and conditional text manipulation to increase statement presentation quality;
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Extensive dynamic chart generation to improve the comprehension of critical numerical data and increase customer satisfaction.
Document Sciences will be providing demonstrations of its enhanced statements solution, as well as demos of its other applications for personalized enterprise communications, throughout the On Demand Expo, May 16 - May 18, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Booth #3325.
About Document Sciences
Document Sciences is a market-leading global solutions provider for personalized enterprise communications. Our award-winning xPression software suite enables organizations to automate the creation and delivery of well-designed, highly personalized communications - from contracts, policies and high-volume relationship statements, to customized marketing collaterals and correspondence. More than 500 content-driven organizations worldwide, including over 60 FORTUNE Global 500 companies, use Document Sciences' solutions to reduce development costs by up to 90%, improve time-to-revenue by as much as 75%, and enhance the overall customer experience with highly effective 1:1 communications. Based in Carlsbad, California, with award-wining offshore services operations in Beijing, China and offices across the U.S. and in London, Document Sciences also markets its products in Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Latin America and Asia. For more information about Document Sciences Corporation, call 888.4.DOC.SCI or visit www.docscience.com.
Canon U.S.A. Press Releases
CANON U.S.A. BRINGS A NEW ERA OF COLOR TO THE OFFICE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW COLOR imageRUNNER C5180 SERIES
First in a New Series of Color imageRUNNER Models Scheduled for Launch from Canon This Year
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2006 – Bringing a new level of color document output to the office, Canon U.S.A, Inc., the nation's market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser printer/copier solutionsi, today announced the introduction of the Color imageRUNNER® C5180 Series – the first in an entirely new line of 10 Color imageRUNNER models scheduled to be released from Canon this year.
Using Canon's next-generation color imagePlatform system architecture, imageCHIP (Concurrent Hyper Intelligent Platform), the new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series brings fast engine and data processing speed and reliable color to office and professional users alike. The robust imageCHIP system architecture, with its dual CPU design and increased memory capacity (up to 1.5GB RAM and 80GB Hard Drive), helps to simultaneously process documents that are scanned, copied or printed quickly and efficiently.
"Canon has always been an industry leader in digital color imaging, from its first full-color copying machine in the early 1980s to today's award-winning imageRUNNER line," said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "These new Color imageRUNNER models, with improved color document handling and finishing capabilities, will bring robust color capabilities to more office users than its predecessors. The Canon innovation and technology found in these new Color imageRUNNER models will continue to be seen in other color devices scheduled for introduction from Canon later this year."
The Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series comes standard with an automatic document feeder which can handle multi-page originals at speeds up to 70 images-per-minute (ipm) for color and black-and-white, based on letter-sized output, Color Universal Send for scanning and sending documents directly from the Color imageRUNNER device, and new four-beam laser scanner technology to deliver up to 1,200 X 1,200 dots-per-inch (dpi) printing resolution. In addition, several options are available for these devices, including high-capacity finishers and hole punch capabilities, and robust security and device management functionality. The Color imageRUNNER C5180 will be the first series of imageRUNNER models to offer support for the industry's Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) protocol, an emerging standard for collaborative access and management of documents via Web servers.
Based on four-drum technology, the Color imageRUNNER C5180 models operate up to 51 pages-per-minute (ppm) for both black-and-white and color, based on letter-sized output. The new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series, which is available as a "Base" model that can be expanded to fit one's particular printing or scanning needs or an "i" model that is configured standard with print and enhanced send features for general office environments, leverages Canon's proprietary Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP®), which enables organizations to tailor their system functions to specific industry or business needs with customized applications.
The Color imageRUNNER C5180 "Base" model is available with a choice of three printer controllers, including an external print server. This print controller configuration flexibility allows the Color imageRUNNER C5180 to deliver optimized technology for virtually every color requirement and market segment. The UFRII/PCL Printer Kit, which offers Canon proprietary UFR II (Ultra Fast Rendering II), popular PCL and optional PostScript emulation printing, is designed to help make general office environments more productive and efficient. The imagePASS™ H1, which supports genuine Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL, is designed for color intensive multi-user environments that require additional throughput and enhanced color and document management tools. When connected to the ColorPASS® GX100, the Color imageRUNNER C5180 will help support the needs of demanding color users and production environments. The Color imageRUNNER C5180 "i" model comes standard with UFR II/PCL printing capability.
In addition to color copying and printing, the new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series is a powerful central communications hub for sharing and managing information in the office. With powerful Color Universal Send capabilities standard, the Canon imageRUNNER Series enables users to distribute scanned data to a variety of destinations including document management systems, such as Canon imageWARE Document Manager, in one simple step. The Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series is also available with enhanced Universal Send features, which includes functionality like Trace & Smooth for increasing sharpness on the text of scanned images in compressed PDFs and Digital Signatures for adding a digital signature to a PDF.
The new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series delivers a host of device management and security features designed to help ease administrative burdens, control and monitor device usage, and help protect vital corporate information. Capabilities include Department ID for up to 1,000 departments, Single Sign On (SSO) and Simple Device Log-in (SDL) authentication, the Canon imageRUNNER Security Kit, Secure Watermark capability, Encrypted Secure Print, Canon's Web-based Remote UI and Canon's imageWARE™ Enterprise Management Console.
The new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series is expected to be available in the third-quarter 2006 through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers, including Canon Business Solutions locations.
The new Color imageRUNNER C5180 device will be on display at the Canon booth (#1624) at the AIIM On Demand Show in Philadelphia, May 16th – 18th.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
i Source – Gartner Dataquest – "Printer Quarterly Statistics United States – Database," Camille Iorns February 2006.
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CANON U.S.A. SHOWCASES ITS LARGEST WIDE FORMAT PRINTER TO DATE AND THREE NEW DYE-BASED WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS AT AIIM ON DEMAND 2006
Canon's New Line of imagePROGRAF Printers to Debut at AIIM On Demand 2006
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2006 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, ink-jet technology and digital photography equipment, today unveiled the company's first 60-inch large format printer – the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000* – along with three other large format models ideal for the corporate and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) markets
Canon's latest large format printers will also include the 36-inch imagePROGRAF iPF700*, the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF600, and the 17-inch imagePROGRAF iPF500. All three dye-based models produce crisp clear prints and are ideally suited for detailed line drawings and general office use. Stealing the show is Canon's new 12-color pigment ink 60-inch wide format printer, the imagePROGRAF iPF9000. The iPF9000 printer boasts a wide color gamut and archival quality prints with Canon LUCIA™ pigment inks.
"Canon's reputation as a true digital imaging solution provider from capture through output is evident in the recent advancements we have made in the large format space," said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "This robust line-up of wide format products will give our customers the flexibility to choose the large format inkjet solution that best suits their particular business needs."
Canon's First 60-inch Printer
The new flagship-model from Canon, imagePROGRAF iPF9000 large format printer, when available, will be the next evolution in the company's large format portfolio. Expanding on the recently launched 17-inch imagePROGRAF iPF5000 model, the iPF9000 60-inch printer, when available, will provide one of the industry's largest color gamuts with a 12-color inkset of Canon's LUCIA pigment inks allowing images to achieve image permanence and longevity. The 12-color LUCIA inkset includes Cyan, Photo Cyan, Magenta, Photo Magenta, Yellow, Matte Black, Regular Black, Red, Green, and Blue inks, as well as two shades of gray ink that help enable smooth color gradation and helps reduce metamerism when printing neutral and monochrome images.
Engineered for speed and advanced image quality, the iPF9000 model will employ Canon's Large Format Printer Common Architecture (L-COA) print controller and dual print heads to lay down ink quickly and accurately using the most nozzles per-color in the industry to date. Coupled with a suite of innovative image processing software, the iPF9000 printer is ideal for professional photographers and digital artists looking to make a big impression with their work.
The Canon iPF9000 printer's dual print head design will feature the company's proprietary FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) high-precision print head technology. The two one-inch high-density print heads together boast 30,720 individual ink nozzles (2,560 for each color) to produce a four picoliter ink droplet size with dedicated nozzles for each of the twelve colors. The innovative print head design and microscopic droplet size will help the iPF9000 printer deliver best-in-classi image quality up to 2,400 x 1,200 dots per inch (dpi).
The Canon iPF9000 large-format printer will offer reliability and ease-of-use to help meet the high-volume print needs of graphic-arts industry professionals. The printer will incorporate productivity enhancing features such as a high-capacity ink tank system that will afford users the choice between 700 ml or 330 ml tanks, a subtank ink system which will allow users to change ink cartridges without stopping the carriage while printing, a 40GB hard-disk drive to spool and hold the print data, a standard automatic take-up reel system, and a large LCD operation panel to display illustrated basic operations. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 will come with Canon PosterArtist 2006 and Digital Photo Print Pro as standard, as well as print plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop. EFI Colorproof XF for Canon, developed exclusively for Canon, will be offered as an optional Raster Image Processor (RIP).
"The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 printer will be a major step for Canon as we will be entering a new segment of the large format market with a truly innovative device with a number of best-in-class features, including 12-color inkset and the most nozzles per color. We believe this new printer will serve to help position Canon as the premier digital imaging solution provider from capture through output," said Pike, "We feel the technological advancements of such a large-scale printer is a prime example of Canon's determination to be a leader in the large format space."
Three New imagePROGRAF Models for Corporate and CAD Markets
Canon's new iPF700*, iPF600 and iPF500 dye-based large-format printers are ideally suited for CAD (Computer Aided Design) and GIS (Geographical Information System) applications as well as architectural and engineering schematics and blueprints. Accommodating print media up to 36, 24, and 17 inches, respectively, the three new iPF models will produce a range of print sizes on various Canon branded media.
These three new models also will include Canon's high-speed L-COA image processor and FINE print head technology for exceptional image quality and high-speed output. These new models also feature the company's new five-color dye-and-pigment reactive ink system, consisting of Canon's newly developed dye-based inks that feature fade resistance in Black, Cyan, Magenta,Yellow, and Canon's Matte-Black pigment ink.
These new dye-based color ink formulation and Matte Black ink combined with Reactive Ink Technology will produce black lines and texts that have a resistance against rubbing, moisture and bleeding. Also, the printers switch the appropriate black ink type according to the type of media and type of image, producing rich dark black on glossy media using dye-based black, while matte black is used to print on matte surfaces, including bond paper for crisp, detailed line drawing with laser-like precision. This results in sharp, thin lines and high-density black for CAD line drawings, as well as vivid colors and solid image consistency with sharp text for superb signs and posters and general office.
Featuring a high-density print head, Canon's iPF700, iPF600 and iPF500 printer models will produce microscopic four picoliter ink droplets for images that are virtually free from graininess for all ink, including matte black. All three printers will use a total of 15,360 ink nozzles (5,120 for matte black and 2,560 for each other color) arranged in two nozzle-arrays in 1.07-inch printing swath, to achieve up to 1,200dpi resolution at print color speedsii of up to 0.3 minutes per 16.14-inch x 20.18-inch (size A2), 0.6 minutes per 22.83-inch x 28.54-inch (size A1), and 1.2 minutes per 33.11-inch x 46.81-inch (size A0) when printing on plain paper in Draft Mode. Even at this speed, the image density is maintained, and the dual black inks allow for fast printing speed with high black density. All three models use 130 ml high-capacity ink tanks and the iPF600 and iPF500 feature a four-way paper feed systemiii.
All three models can produce borderless printingiii on media of various sizes. Each new imagePROGRAF model is bundled with PosterArtist 2006, the latest version of easy-to-use Canon template-based poster creation software, which features vastly improved usability and editing functions. Other software bundled with the printers includes an HDI driver to print AutoCAD® files accurately from Windows for architectural and engineering businesses. Also, a standard configuration for iPF700 and optional for iPF600 and iPF500, the PhotoPRINT Select for imagePROGRAF is available, providing true Adobe PostScript Level 3 printing with professional color control such as Pantone Color Library, as well as HP-GL/2 emulation capability.
Other software enhancements include newly added printer driver functions such as Free Layout and Copy Enlargement. The Free Layout feature, also know as nesting, facilitates the creation and printing of nested layouts combining various data created by such popular software applications as Microsoft's Word and Excel, and Adobe Illustrator. Copy Enlargement allows users to enlarge and print documents scanned with Canon brand image scanners or Multifunction Products (MFPs). Other features to help meet user demand for reliability and operability include a standard high-performance rotary cutter, a nozzle recovery system and automatic print optimization.
The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 and imagePROGRAF iPF700 printers are expected to be available through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers later this year, will manufacturer suggested retail prices of $14,995 and $3,995 respectively.
The imagePROGRAF iPF600, and imagePROGRAF iPF500 printers will be available through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers in June 2006, with manufacturer suggested retail prices of $2,995 and $1,495 respectively.
All of the new imagePROGRAF products will be on display at the Canon Booth #1624, at the AIIM On Demand show in Philadelphia, May 16th-18th, 2006.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
*The iPF9000 and iPF700 devices have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These devices are not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until such authorization is obtained.
iAs of April 5, 2006 for large-format printers that accommodate print media up to 60 inches
iiPrinting conditions are as follow: OS: Windows XP SP2, CPU: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, RAM: 1GB, Application: Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Data Used: ISO/JIS-SCID No. 5, Output in respective size. Measured by Canon Inc. Each print time does not include data transfer time. The print speed may vary depending on the data volume and size, PC, application, software and interface.
iiiFor the iPF500, when equipped with the RU-01 Automatic Roll Paper Unit.
All availability dates, specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.
Prices listed are suggested retail list price. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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CANON U.S.A. RAISES THE CURTAIN ON A NEW ERA OF COLOR AT AIIM ON DEMAND
Canon's New imageRUNNER and imagePROGRAF Devices, imagePRESS Technology and imageWARE Solutions Debut At Leading Industry Event
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2006 – Raising the curtain on a new era of color, Canon U.S.A, Inc., the nation's market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser printer/copier solutionsi, today will showcase a number of new corporate Color imageRUNNER® models, and large-format imagePROGRAF devices, as well as imagePRESS™ technology and new imageWARE™ software solutions at AIIM On Demand (Booth #1624).
At the show, Canon debuts the Color imageRUNNER C5180 for corporate environments. In addition, Canon will demonstrate four new large format printers - the imagePROGRAF iPF9000, Canon's first 60-inch large format printer, and the imagePROGRAF iPF700/iPF600/iPF500 - for the graphics arts, corporate and computer-aided design (CAD) markets. Also, Canon will display the imagePRESS C7000VP and imagePRESS C1 digital press technologies developed to meet the growing digital color demands of the commercial print and graphic arts markets, and imageWARE software solutions, including imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.0, imageWARE Enterprise Management Console and imageWARE Remote.
"Canon is uniquely positioned to offer a broad range of solutions, both hardware and software, to fit any organization and help to solve real document handling, management and workflow challenges," said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Today's announcements further demonstrate Canon's commitment to delivering devices, solutions and technologies that help shape our industry and herald in new eras of innovation."
Highlights of today's announcements include:
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Color imageRUNNER C5180 – Using Canon's next-generation color imagePlatform system architecture, imageCHIP (Concurrent Hyper Intelligent Platform), the new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series brings fast engine and data processing speed and reliable color to office and professional users alike. The robust imageCHIP system architecture, with its dual CPU design and increased memory capacity (up to 1.5GB RAM and 80GB Hard Drive) from previous imageRUNNER series, helps to simultaneously process documents that are scanned, copied or printed quickly and efficiently.
Based on four-drum technology, the Color imageRUNNER C5180 models, the first of several new Color imageRUNNER models scheduled for launch this year, operate up to 51 pages-per-minute (ppm)ii for both black-and-white and color. The new Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series, which is available as a "Base" model that can be expanded to fit one's particular printing or scanning needs or an "i" model that is configured standard with print and enhanced send features for general office environments, leverages Canon's proprietary Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP®), which enables organizations to tailor their system functions to specific industry or business needs with customized applications.
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imagePROGRAF iPF9000* (60-inches), iPF700* (36-inches)/600 (24-inches)/500 (17-inches) – Canon looks to round out its portfolio of large format printers with new imagePROGRAF devices, including the new iPF9000, Canon's first 60-inch large format printer, to help meet the needs of the graphic arts professionals. The iPF700/iPF600/iPF500 large format printers will target users in the corporate and CAD markets. These products will join the imagePROGRAF iPF5000, introduced earlier this year at the Photo Marketing Association Show, in the most comprehensive line-up of Canon-branded large format printers ever.
Canon's new iPF9000 large format printer will be equipped with a 12-color printing system, featuring Canon LUCIA™ pigment inks and the company's proprietary Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) high-precision print head technology.
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imagePRESS C7000VP*/** and imagePRESS C1*/** – The new imagePRESS C7000VP and imagePRESS C1 are poised to revolutionize the commercial print and graphic arts markets. When available, the imagePRESS C7000VP will print at 70 pages-per-minute (ppm) for letter-sized output in color and black & white, and the imagePRESS C1 will deliver up to 14ppm color and 60ppm black & white, based on letter-sized output.
Both new imagePRESS devices use Canon's new generation color imagePlatform controller, Gloss Optimization technology, finishing capabilities and improved toner to deliver job-to-job, day-to-day, week-to-week color consistency that rivals offset quality printing.
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imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.0, imageWARE Enterprise Management Console and imageWARE Remote – The new imageWARE offerings provide users with a centralized, cost effective document management solutions for their imageRUNNER devices.
Canon's imageWARE Accounting Manager is an effective cost accounting and recovery solution that tracks all hardcopy document output across the network and automatically calculates the cost per user and/or per device. The second imageWARE solution introduced today is imageWARE Enterprise Management Console, a Web-based management and monitoring utility that can assist with the discovery, installation and management of printing devices on the network. Finally, imageWARE Remote is a solution that allows for remote meter reading and service monitoring for device error and service notifications.
Individual press releases on the new Color imageRUNNER, imagePRESS, imagePROGRAF and imageWARE offerings can be found at the Canon U.S.A. Web site (www.usa.canon.com). All of the new products mentioned above will be on display at the Canon booth (#1624) at the AIIM On Demand Show in Philadelphia, May 16th-18th.
In addition to its new products, Canon will be showing Canon brand and third-party applications based on Canon's MEAP technology. Companies demonstrating MEAP based applications include Ribstone, eCopy, Pharos and GBCBlue.
Business Machines Heritage of Canon
From the original laser-based copier and the networking and digitalization of the workplace to today's shift to color documents, Canon has strived to set the standard for digital imaging in departmental, workgroup environments and high-end production applications. Canon entered the business machines industry in the 1960s, and went on to achieve world-class status for its technological innovations, quality and reliability. In 1968, Canon introduced the first plain-paper copying machine with a laser. Canon further improved electrophotography technologies to create the full-color copying machine family - the CLC Series - in 1983, the first digital copier in 1984 and the award-winning imageRUNNER line in 1999, among other industry milestones.
According to Gartner Dataquest, Canon has been the overall market brand leader in the U.S. color laser copier market for the past 19 consecutive years and the overall number one brand leader in the black-and-white copier market for 23 out of the last 24 yearsi.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
* This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
** A Product Report required by 21 C.F.R. § 1002.10 has not been submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration for this product. This product is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until the required report has been submitted.
All availability dates, specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.
i Source - Gartner Dataquest - "Printer Quarterly Statistics United States - Database," Camille Iorns February 2006.
Ribstone and Scientigo Honored with BERTL's Best 2006 Award for Innovation At AIIM 2006 Conference & Expo;
Award-Winning, Next Generation Integrated Document and Content Management Solution for Law and Printing Firms Now Customer-Ready
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2006--Scientigo, Inc. (OTCBB:SCNG), an emerging leader in next generation enterprise search and intelligent enterprise content management and the owner of Find.com, and Ribstone Systems, a developer of document capture and processing solutions, today jointly announced that the Companies were honored with BERTL's 'Best Award for Innovation' at the recent AIIM 2006 Conference & Exposition, held this week in Philadelphia. The Award recognized the Companies' jointly developed solution created to give customers a competitive advantage through automated coding and indexing of photo copied documents.
"Everyone at Ribstone and Scientigo are to be congratulated and thanked for putting your collective blood, sweat and tears into excellent devices and technologies that have been awarded and recognized with BERTL's Best," stated Elizabeth McNichol, Vice President, Corporate Relations at BERTL. "BERTL, the digital imaging marketplace, your competitors and, more importantly, the end users have noticed that you are most certainly a force to be reckoned with."
In September 2005, Scientigo and Ribstone formed a strategic partnership to focus on the development of next generation, integrated document and content management solutions for law and printing firms. In collaboration, Ribstone's document scanning and processing engine integrated Scientigo's tigo(TM) technology to create an array of capabilities destined to revolutionize the document workflow for law firms and other industries that depend on processing large volumes and different types of unstructured printed documents. By using Multi-function devices (MFDs), or copiers, as part of the workflow process, companies of all types can benefit from these next generation content management capabilities.
This successful technology collaboration enables workers to literally take a stack of documents and, without sorting by type of document, automatically generate full featured indexing and classification data while they are being copied or scanned at compatible multi-function devices or desktop scanner. In addition, with a low cost add-on, full document search capabilities based on document content can also be realized. According to Eric Rodriguez, President of Ribstone, "Our solution has the power to significantly simplify the ability of law firms and others to identify those documents which contain relevant content by searching on any content or subject matter contained in the document. We are very proud that the industry has recognized the significance of our technology and are anxious to proceed with its commercial roll-out. "
"Like Ribstone, we at Scientigo are highly honored that our converged enterprise workflow solution has received this notable award and positive industry distinction. With a goal of empowering companies with the most advanced and most dynamic workflow tools and technologies available, this award serves to validate that we are indeed on the right track to achieve this important objective," added Doyal Bryant, CEO of Scientigo, Inc.
About BERTL
Widely recognized for providing independent research, analysis, specifications and information for the digital imaging world, BERTL publishes the world's largest library of product reviews and data on more than 5,000 corporate-level workgroup, color and production devices. BERTL's Best recognizes individual devices, software, utilities and entire product lines. Its analysts review current product lines and new product introductions to identify the select group of devices and software that stand apart from the others. For more information on BERTL, please visit www.BERTL.com or call 732-761-2311.
About Ribstone Systems
Ribstone Systems, a Chicago-based company, has become an industry leader in the convergence of office technologies by offering the most efficient and dynamic solutions for scanning, image-processing and printing in document intensive business environments. Ribstone Systems helps clients leverage multifunction products by marrying intuitive and feature-rich software to the latest generation of office copiers. For more information about Ribstone please visit www.ribstonesystems.com .
About Scientigo(TM)
Scientigo(TM) (pronounced "see-ENH-ti-go") is an emerging technology leader that invented, patented, and is now licensing the next-generation of intelligent document recognition, intelligent enterprise content management, and intelligent search technologies for consumers and the enterprise. Scientigo(TM)'s patented tigo(TM) technology creates order from information chaos by using artificial intelligence, machine learning, rules-based systems, and patented XML technology to make it faster, easier, and less costly to capture, file, organize, and retrieve any type of information. This boosts employee productivity and corporate agility, reduces document management and research costs, and delivers ROI practically overnight. This intelligent search can also be used for Web searches by visiting www.FIND.com. Operated by the Company's subsidiary, Tigo Search, Inc., FIND.com's easy-to-remember Website uses breakthrough Topification technology to help people stop searching and start FINDing. World-leading third-party independent software and solution providers are licensing Scientigo(TM)'s technologies to dramatically improve the capabilities, benefits, and market appeal of their offerings; and to accelerate their time-to-market for the next-generation of intelligent information acquisition and retrieval systems. Scientigo(TM) can be reached on the Web at www.scientigo.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are indicated by words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "believes" and similar expressions. Our ability to achieve the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the potential interest of third parties in our intellectual property portfolio, any potential growth of our company, our ability to successfully maximize the value of our intellectual property assets, in addition to general economic conditions, operating results, market acceptance of our solutions and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made in accordance with "safe harbor" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and no assurance can be given that the future results that are the subject of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Océ Imagistics Introduces the Total Workgroup Productivity Center
TRUMBULL, CONN. May 15, 2006
Océ Imagistics Inc. (NASDAQ:OCENY) introduced today the Océ Imagistics cm2520 MFP to deliver fast, high-quality color and productivity beyond color or monochrome output. At 25ppm, the cm2520 is a total workgroup productivity center that is both a viable monochrome MFP as well as a color device. The standard on-board print/scan controller enables users to scan documents to E-mail, an FTP server, desktop or specially setup User Box on the cm2520’s 40 GB HDD. Ultra compact PDF scanning reduces file sizes by up to 85% to reduce network traffic from increased use of scanning applications. The Super G3 fax option with PC fax and inbound routing and the powerful finishing capabilities are features that round out the cm2520 productivity and efficiency making it a strong document printing and scanning solution for the workgroup. The cm2520 can print onto a wide variety of media ranging in size and weight from 4" x 6" to 12" x 18" and up to 140 lb. index stock. Transparencies, labels or envelopes can be loaded in both the standard multi-purpose and bypass trays. The cm2520 uses an advanced network utility for device management that helps configure, monitor and manage printers remotely and easily from a single console. A host of security options to protect critical data includes network authentication, secure print/job and HDD random erase.
Talario Releases Xpaper™ Connector for Top ECM Solution
Connector allows handwritten data capture for improved document management
Brookings, South Dakota, May 18, 2006- Talario LLC of Brookings, SD manufacturer of the flagship product Xpaper™ announced at the AIIM Expo today, the creation of the latest Xpaper™ ® Connector. Developed in partnership with eDocument Resources the connector allows users to enter information in handwritten form with a digital pen and have that information uploaded into Hyland Software’s enterprise content management solution OnBase®.
“We view this as a tremendous partnership between Xpaper™ and eDoc®,” said Tim Aughenbaugh, Talario’s Chief Executive Officer. “By developing this connector we feel we have brought a last mile solution to ECM technologies that were looking for the ability to incorporate a familiar process, handwriting, into important business process applications.”
The connector works in conjunction with Xpaper™, which is digital paper in a box. By entering handwritten information with a digital pen onto a document or form printed on Xpaper™, the information can be instantly captured into the ECM system by docking the digital pen in its station which is connected to the network. Xpaper™ allows businesses to print its documents and forms on this specialized paper. While writing on the form, specific information is captured so that an imaged document is generated upon completion. Upon conclusion of the form, data is uploaded as a PDF-formatted document (including pre-filled form information and the users writing).
“eDoc's Xpaper™ connector allows for automatic ingestion of Xpaper™ generated electronic documents into the ECM solution, where they can participate in a workflow process or be archived for future retrievals,” said Matt Charlson, eDocument Resources’ Chief Technology Officer. “The Xpaper™ connector bridges the gap in applications where using laptops and electronic forms are not practical, but a centralized workflow solution is still required.”
Xpaper™ and its family of products provide immediate benefits to individual users, as they are affordable and easy to use. Xpaper™ products are highly scaleable and easily integrated with existing software, making them a valuable input component for more comprehensive solutions. Xpaper™ products accomplish this in a manner that is fast, easy, and smart – often with no changes to existing documents, user behavior, or information systems. Xpaper’s family of technology products include solutions, used collectively or independently allow organizations to streamline paper-based workflows into digital systems. They include the Xpaper™ Print Recorder for document capture, Xpaper™ SmartWrite for handwriting capture, Xpaper™ Forms for data capture.
About Talario
Talario is the exclusive distributor of Xpaper™ and its family of products. Xpaper™ allows written information to be accessible across the enterprise upon capture, allowing for improved and rapid decision-making, streamlining records management while optimizing customer service. Documents printed with Xpaper™ offers users’ immediate access to digitally stored PDFs. The information captured on Xpaper™ can be emailed, queried or added to later. Talario is based in Brookings, SD. For a video presentation on how Xpaper™ works, please visit http://www.talario.com/site/movie.htm.
About eDocument Resources
eDocument Resources, is a content management solutions company specializing in the automation of document and information processing. eDocument Resources’ core capabilities are in the capture, storage, management, retrieval, and distribution of material via ECM technology. For more information, please visit us at http://www.edocumentresources.com/index.asp.
For further information, please contact:
Scott Wyban
Marketing Manager
Talario
Direct: 303.642.3270
Cell: 303.263.4729
Email: scott.wyban@talario.com
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo Announces Best of Show Award Winners;
Top Honors Chosen by BERTL in Collaboration with Event Producers; First Awards Program for Leading Digital Printing and Automated Production Event
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2006--At an awards ceremony this afternoon, Questex Media Group, Inc. announced the winners of the ON DEMAND Best of Show Award program. BERTL, the well-known independent research firm focused on digital imaging, partnered with the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition to produce the awards program. The ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition is taking place this week at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
The ON DEMAND Best of Show Awards were judged in six general categories. One award was presented in each of the following categories:
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Bindery and Finishing Equipment: Standard Finishing Systems' Standard Horizon BQ-470 Fully Automated Perfect Binder
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Content and Document Management: Metavante Corporation's DesignerWeb
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Design Prepress: Enfocus Software Inc.'s PitStop Professional 7
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Digital Publishing: Pageflex, a Division of Bitstream Inc.'s Pageflex Storefront 3.0
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Print Production Workflow Systems: XMPie Inc.'s XMPie uImage
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Printing Equipment: Oce North America Inc.'s, Oce VarioPrint 6250 Duplex Cut-Sheet Printer
BERTL's Dave Sweetnam, vice president, Research and Content Development; Karl Rudisill, director, Digital Production Division; and Rich McAllister, senior solutions and market analyst, acted as award judges.
To participate, ON DEMAND Conference and Expo exhibiting companies were allowed to submit two products that were introduced after June 1, 2005, and generally available at the time of the event.
"Congratulations to all of the winners. They all demonstrated exceptional innovation in the digital printing and document management industries," said Christina Condos, group director, Technology Events for Questex.
"It was exciting to see the new developments in imaging processes," added Sweetnam. "This year's winners demonstrated the rapid advances the digital printing community is making and are truly deserving of recognition."
The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, which encompasses all the technologies that are used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content. It's more than print on demand technology, management and strategy; it's insight into the future of the printing industry by experts who have been at the forefront of the printing business for many years.
About BERTL
BERTL (www.BERTL.com) is the premier source for independent product evaluation reports, product specifications, and comparative analyses on digital imaging devices, software and systems. BERTL's reports, in-depth articles, customer satisfaction research, awards, and product ratings are conducted entirely at BERTL's expense for the benefit of its international subscriber base. BERTL's primary focus is on end user workflow applications of imaging systems for workgroup, office, and production environments.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
ON DEMAND is produced by Questex Media Group, Inc. (www.questex.com), a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and specialty services through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media and integrated marketing services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, 25 conferences and tradeshows. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
Océ Wins 2006 ON DEMAND Best of Show Award
Award recognizes Océ VarioPrint 6250, world’s fastest, most productive digital duplex cut-sheet printer
Philadelphia, PA – May 18, 2006 – Océ (NASDAQ: OCENY), a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, has been recognized at this year’s ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition with the Best of Show award in the Printing Equipment category for its groundbreaking Océ VarioPrint® 6250 printer, the world's fastest and most productive digital duplex cut-sheet printing system. The Océ VarioPrint 6250 was recognized for its offset class quality, near perfect registration and breakthrough performance at 250 letter-, 160 legal- and 132 ledger-size duplex prints per minute, making it up to 70 percent more productive than any other printer in its class.
BERTL, the well-known independent research firm focused on digital imaging, partnered with the ON DEMAND Conference & Exposition to produce the awards program. The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, which encompasses all the technologies that are used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content.
BERTL’s Dave Sweetnam, vice president, Research and Content Development; Karl Rudisill, director, Digital Production Division; and Rich McAllister, senior solutions and market analyst, acted as award judges.
The versatile Océ VarioPrint 6250 system targets the needs of both corporate and commercial printing markets. The printer is based on revolutionary single-pass Océ Gemini Instant Duplex Technology for unmatched speed, offset-class quality, higher productivity, and total reliability, all in a single solution. Océ Gemini Instant Duplex Technology presses toner images onto both sides of a page simultaneously without turning the paper. Full integration with Océ PRISMATM workflows enables seamless integration with Xerox and other proprietary devices and workflows. Designed for continuous operation and long-term reliability, the Océ VarioPrint 6250 supports from 400,000 to 6,000,000 impressions per month. The new printer features the industry’s largest in/output capacity for larger media sizes.
"We are proud that the Océ VarioPrint 6250 has been selected for this honor recognizing the significance of the system’s breakthrough technology," said Jan Dix, President and CEO of Océ-USA Holding. "The 2006 On Demand Best of Show award demonstrates that Océ continues to set new benchmarks for the most advanced digital printing solutions available."
About Océ
Océ is a leading provider of digital document management technology and services. The company’s solutions are based on Océ’s advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Netherlands-based Océ N.V. (NASDAQ: OCENY), with a workforce of around 24,000 people and pro forma annualized revenues of nearly $3.7 billion, active in approximately eighty countries, maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Romania. Océ’s North American headquarters is located in Chicago with major business units in Trumbull, CT; Chicago; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City; Coventry, RI; and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues were $1.7 billion for fiscal 2005, and employment is currently 11,000. For more information about Océ, visit www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S., consult www.oce.com.
About BERTL
BERTL (www.BERTL.com) is the premier source for independent product evaluation reports, product specifications, and comparative analyses on digital imaging devices, software and systems. BERTL’s reports, in-depth articles, customer satisfaction research, awards, and product ratings are conducted entirely at BERTL’s expense for the benefit of its international subscriber base. BERTL’s primary focus is on end user workflow applications of imaging systems for workgroup, office, and production environments.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
ON DEMAND is produced by Questex Media Group, Inc. (www.questex.com), a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and specialty services through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media and integrated marketing services. The company’s properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, 25 conferences and tradeshows. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
Visioneer Executive Vice President Named Chairman of AIIM International's Board of Directors
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006 Booth #201
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2006--Visioneer Inc., a leader in intelligent imaging solutions, today announced Don F. McMahan, executive vice president, sales & marketing, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) International, the preeminent global Enterprise Content Management Association.
McMahan has been active in AIIM International for many years; he has served as a member of the AIIM Board of Directors since 2003 and was elected Vice Chair in 2005. He is also a member of the Trade Advisory Council.
He will now serve as Chairman for a one-year term, though April 2007.
In his new role, McMahan plans to focus on a continuation of his long range strategy of making AIIM more inclusive, to support John Mancini and his team in their very successful efforts to diversify the revenue sources for the organization, and also to reach out to both vertical markets as well as the reseller channel.
"I am honored and humbled by the great show of support I have received from both Mancini and the board as well. This is a great association supported by many incredible people. I will do my best to fill the very large shoes left by the last two chairs, A.J. Hyland and Larry Wischerth, both of whom have been extremely supportive during my tenure on the board. I look forward to helping John and the board achieve our 2006 goals as we continue to grow the association and our influence in the market," said Don McMahan, Executive Vice President, Visioneer.
"Don brings to the post of chair a rich history of industry experience," notes John Mancini, president of AIIM. "Two aspects of Don's background are particularly valuable at this point in time. First, he comes from a leading scanning and capture company. Secondly, Don is one of the industry's leading voices on the importance of an effective channel. Both of these perspectives -- the importance of capture and a respect for the channel -- will be especially relevant as the ECM industry 'crosses the chasm' into mainstream markets."
AIIM International is the global authority on enterprise content management (ECM), the technologies, tools, and methods used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver information to support business processes. Board members are appointed because of their specific expertise; background and knowledge of the document management and information capture industry.
Don McMahan joined Visioneer in February, 2005, as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing with a mandate to move Visioneer and their line of Visioneer- and Xerox-branded scanners into the VAR and business markets. In his first year he created programs that brought almost 1,000 new VARs to the company. McMahan's career in the IT channel spans 25 years, including 8 years at Fujitsu, managing both the printer products in 1996 to the last 6 years managing the scanner business as Vice President of Sales for the U.S. and Latin America.
McMahan was widely credited as the architect of their success. He is on the 'Top 100 Channel Executives' List by CMP's VARBusiness Magazine and was recently named as one of CRN's "10 People You Should Know." He graduated from California State University at Fullerton with a B.A. in Communications.
About AIIM International
AIIM International is the global authority on enterprise content management (ECM), the technologies, tools, and methods used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver information to support business processes. AIIM promotes the understanding, adoption, and use of ECM technologies through education, networking, marketing, research, standards, and advocacy programs. Website: www.aiim.org.
About Visioneer
Visioneer provides a family of scanning solutions for the desktop, distributed and departmental document imaging markets as well as the mobile and remote business scanning segments. Visioneer's high-performance business scanners and document management solutions offer users speed, image quality, advanced paper handling and ease-of-use with its exclusive Visioneer OneTouch(TM) technology. In 2003, Visioneer combined its leading scanner technology with the Xerox brand recognition to develop the Xerox DocuMate product line. In 2004 and again in 2005, the Xerox DocuMate 252 and DocuMate 272, respectively, were ranked by AIIM as best desktop document scanner. In 2005 the Xerox DocuMate 262 was given an Editors' Choice Award from PC Magazine for its price/performance, ease-of-use and best document management software. For additional information on Visioneer and Xerox scanning solutions, visit www.visioneer.com or www.xeroxscanners.com.
Visioneer is proud to offer both its Visioneer-branded and Xerox-branded products under a single reseller partners program. The 20/20 Perfect Vision program optimizes VAR margins and sales opportunities through volume incentive rebates, sales support, marketing tools, access to the 20/20 Perfect Vision extranet and blog. Additional information can be found at www.visioneer.com/2020.
Boston Convention & Exposition Center and Questex Media Group, Inc. Announce North America's Largest Enterprise IT Events Move to Boston in 2007
AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos to Take Place April 17-19, 2007
AIIM Conference & Expo 2006
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2006--The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Questex Media Group, Inc., a Newton, MA-based diversified business media publisher and producer of tradeshows, conferences and events, today announced that North America's largest enterprise IT events -- AIIM & ON DEMAND -- will move to the Boston Convention & Exposition Center next spring. The Expos will take place April 17-19, 2007.
"It gives me great pleasure to move the Expos to our home city. Our vendors and exhibitors are very excited to experience the history and energy of Boston. We are looking forward to continued growth and success at the new convention and exposition center," said Kerry Gumas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Questex Media Group, Inc.
The economic impact the Expos will have for the City of Boston is tremendous. According to a standard industry formula by ExPact2004, spending by attendees, exhibitors and show organizers will account for more than $24 million dollars.
"We are thrilled to welcome an important technology event like AIIM & ON DEMAND. Such high profile conventions serve as evidence of what a huge success the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center has been," Mayor Menino said. "The Expos will bring revenue to our city and bring visitors to an emerging area of Boston -- the South Waterfront."
"With our high concentration of technology companies in the region, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is an ideal location for AIIM & ON DEMAND to host their 2007 event," said James E. Rooney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, which owns and operates the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. "Our state-of-the-art facility, with free wireless Internet and the latest convention-related technology infrastructure, will ensure that this major business-to-business technology conference is a success for the organizers and their attendees."
This week, Questex is wrapping up the 2006 AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The Expos are expecting more than 20,000 attendees from 50 states and 62 countries, including 31 Fortune 50 companies and 61 Fortune 100 companies, and 450 exhibitors from across the globe. The 2006 AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos also attracted more than 80 new exhibitors. Due to the Expos' explosive growth, Questex is moving the event to the Boston Convention & Exposition Center.
Gumas added, "According to a market research study we recently conducted, tradeshows and conferences remain the most important marketing channels for business-to-business marketers. This information is consistent with what we are seeing throughout our events portfolio. The success of our flagship technology event -- AIIM & ON DEMAND -- demonstrates the critical importance of this industry in the dynamic worlds of information management and digital printing technology."
For more information, visit http://www.aiimexpo.com and http://www.ondemandexpo.com
For information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities for AIIM & ON DEMAND 2007, contact Christina Condos at 617-219-8322 or ccondos@questex.com.
AIIM Conference & Expo
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and information management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes in order to drive performance. For more than 50 years, AIIM has attracted business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share, and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs, and gain a competitive advantage.
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo
The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, encompassing all the technologies used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content. It's about more than print on demand technology, management and strategy; it's insight into the future of the printing industry by experts who have been at the forefront of the printing business for many years.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and specialty service industries through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media and integrated marketing services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, 25 conferences and tradeshows generating revenues of more than $100 million annually. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
About Boston Convention & Exposition Center
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and oversees the operations of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA and the Boston Common Parking Garage. In 2005, the MCCA hosted at the BCEC and the Hynes 263 events with 588,632 attendees that generated 392,897 hotel room nights and $239 million in economic impact for Greater Boston.
I.R.I.S. Document to Knowledge
May 18, 2006 14:14
Adobe and I.R.I.S. Sign Long-Term Partnership Agreement; Partnership Facilitates Integration of I.R.I.S. OCR Technology into Adobe PDF Scan Library SDK
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 18, 2006 I.R.I.S. Group, (Euronext: IRI), a market leader in Automatic Document Recognition (ADR), Electronic Document Management (EDM) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR), announced today the finalization of a technological and commercial agreement with Adobe Systems Incorporated. Under the agreement, Adobe will integrate I.R.I.S. OCR technology into its PDF Scan Library software developer's kit (SDK) based on several modules of the IRIS Developer Reading System (iDRS) available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux platforms.
The Adobe PDF Scan Library enables embedded controllers, desktop and server applications to generate searchable, secure, and compact PDF files from scanned paper documents. The iDRS contains the most recent advancements in optical character recognition technologies developed by I.R.I.S. The company's cross-platform technology provides Adobe users with powerful searchable-PDF capabilities for Windows (including the new 64-bit OS), Macintosh (including Universal Binaries ready for the MacIntel platform) and Linux.
"We are pleased to establish this partnership with Adobe, a pioneer in the field of electronic document technologies, as well as a key player in the software industry," explains Dr. Pierre De Muelenaere, President and CEO of I.R.I.S. "This collaboration will enable many more users to benefit from our sophisticated OCR capabilities."
"The addition of I.R.I.S. recognition capabilities into the Adobe PDF Scan Library helps ensure that scanning hardware and software developers will be able to design customized paper-to-digital solutions that make business processes more efficient and responsive," stated Dan Baum, vice president of New Business Initiatives, Adobe.
Features and Functionality of iDRS
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Cross platform support
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Modular application
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Support for more than 120 languages
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Banking fonts
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Barcode Recognition 1-D and 2-D
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Multiple output formats including PDF, RTF, HTML, Unicode TXT or XML
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Advanced image processing
About I.R.I.S.
Image Recognition Integrated Systems (I.R.I.S.), a Belgian company founded in 1987 and listed on Euronext (IRI), is a leader in the "Document to Knowledge" market, and provides extremely high-quality solutions for converting paper documents into electronic formats for archiving, storing, managing and sharing digital information. For more information on our company, our solutions or our products, visit the I.R.I.S. website at http://www.irislink.com or call I.R.I.S. at 800.447.4744 (9A-5P EST)
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AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos Wrap Up Banner 2006 Events
AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos Wrap Up Banner 2006 Events; Event Moves to Boston in 2007
PHILADELPHIA --(Business Wire)-- May 18, 2006 Questex Media Group, Inc. today announced its co-located AIIM & DEMAND Expos wrapped up an extremely successful week at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Representatives from more than 31 Fortune 50 companies and 61 Fortune 100 companies registered for this year's event, which included more than 20,000 visitors from 50 states and 62 countries, 450 exhibiting companies and 250 members of the press and analyst community.
The company also announced that next year's event will take place April 16-19, 2007 at the Boston Convention & Exposition Center.
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and information management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that align content and business processes in order to drive performance. The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, encompassing all the technologies used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content.
"The success of the Expos demonstrates the critical importance of this industry. Our impressive lineup of keynote speakers, sponsors, compelling conference programs and showcase of innovative technology solutions demonstrate that this is a 'must-attend' event for professionals involved in the dynamic worlds of enterprise content management and digital printing technology," said Kerry Gumas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Questex.
The AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos hosted keynotes from industry leaders, including:
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Bruce Chizen, Chief Executive Officer, Adobe Systems Incorporated, on the topic 'Beyond the Document: Transforming How the World Engages with Ideas and Information';
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Dave Girouard, General Manager, Google Enterprise, on the topic 'Search to Start, Not to Find';
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John Seely Brown, Former Chief Scientist, Xerox Corporation, on the topic 'High Tech, Soft Touch: Creating Synergy Between People, Documents and Tools in the Digital Age';
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John Mancini, President of AIIM - The ECM Association, presented a State of the Industry Address on the increasing importance placed on enterprise content management by organizations of every size and in every industry;
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Charles A. Pesko, Jr., Managing Director, InfoTrends, presented a State of the Industry Address on the Future of black and white versus color and the paradigm shift; and
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A visionary keynote panel of executives addressed 'The Evolving Digital Color On Demand Printing Opportunity,' which included Canon USA, HP, Eastman Kodak Company, Xerox North America and Charlie Corr of InfoTrends.
"The event provided attendees with a tremendous opportunity to experience the latest technologies first-hand and gain knowledge directly from the industry leaders. Its success showcases the importance of the content and document management marketplace," commented Mancini.
"Our conference is the perfect place for professionals involved in the dynamic world of digital printing technology to gather," added Pesko. "The conferences were robust and content-rich and the show floor was buzzing with activity."
In addition to platinum sponsors Canon and Microsoft, AIIM and ON DEMAND was also supported by the following silver sponsors: Doc Harbor, Interwoven, PTC/Arbor Text, ScanOptics, Stellent, Vignette, West Brook Technologies, Creo Print On-Demand Solutions, Konica Minolta, Quark, and FedEx Kinkos.
Show highlights included:
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Partner Pavilions: The Microsoft Partner Pavilion gave visitors the opportunity to find out about ECM-related advances in the next version of Microsoft Office code-named "Office 12," Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Rights Management Services and the new XPS Document format in the upcoming release of Windows Vista; the Google Enterprise Partner Pavilion offered visitors the opportunity to learn more about Google's expanding line of technologies for the enterprise and to meet Google Enterprise Professional partners; and the Sun Microsystems Partner Pavilion demonstrated how to better manage content, compliance and storage challenges facing companies today.
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General Sessions: Microsoft presented three sessions: Bridging the Gap between Technology and Solution: the Value of Partners in Microsoft Office's 2007 ECM Offering; and Content-Enabling the Enterprise in a Services Oriented Environment. Oracle presented one session: Content-Enabling the Enterprise in a Services Oriented Environment.
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AIIM ON DEMAND CONNECT: This social networking tool allowed participants to match, search, connect, share, and schedule meetings with registered attendees and exhibitors, participating at the upcoming Expos.
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Expanded AIIM Conference Content: This year's conference content was expanded from six to nine concurrent educational tracks examining the convergence of content and information management. Conference sessions included case studies, benchmark/industry studies, and panel discussions. The conference program built on the traditional enterprise and document management challenges related to capturing, managing, sharing and storing information to also address the accessibility, sharing, analysis and use of enterprise content to improve organizational performance. The conference also included tracks developed and delivered by analysts from Forrester Research and Ventana Research.
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ON DEMAND Conference Content: The ON DEMAND Conference program addressed digital printing and production challenges relating to creating, managing, personalizing, and delivering content. Conference sessions included case studies, benchmark/industry studies, and panel discussions. The conference program was divided into two conference tracks, Print On Demand Technology and Print Service Provider, and five special interest tracks. The program highlighted the transformation being experienced by the digital printing industry and examined the emerging opportunities and pitfalls related to product improvements, workflow management, and sales and marketing strategies.
A special feature of the event was AIIM & ON DEMAND exhibitors' support for Philadelphia's School of the Future. Each year, the AIIM & ON DEMAND Expos give back to the local community by participating in a local educational-related charity. This year, the Expos partnered with Philadelphia's School of the Future - a public school where the newest technologies are abound, where the curriculum is relevant and adaptive, and where a state of the art building provides solid ground for fertile minds. Philadelphia's School of the Future, scheduled to open in the fall of 2006, will stand as a monument to Philadelphia's ambition for the future of our children. AIIM & ON DEMAND Expo exhibitors are donating much-needed software, printers, scanners and other equipment to leave a lasting tribute with the city of Philadelphia.
For more information, visit http://www.aiimexpo.com, http://www.ondemandexpo.com
AIIM Conference & Expo
The AIIM Conference & Expo is the largest enterprise content and information management event showcasing the technologies and solutions that help align content and business processes in order to drive performance. For more than 50 years, it has attracted business professionals and executive management seeking the latest technologies to capture, manage, share, and store documents and digital content to support business processes, comply with governmental regulations, drive down costs, and gain the competitive advantage.
ON DEMAND Conference & Expo
The ON DEMAND Conference & Expo is the world's leading digital printing conference and exposition, encompassing all the technologies used to create, manage, personalize, print and deliver content. It's about more than print on demand technology, management and strategy; it's insight into the future of the printing industry by experts who have been at the forefront of the printing business for many years.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
AIIM & ON DEMAND are produced by Questex Media Group, Inc. (http://www.questex.com), a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and specialty services through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media and integrated marketing services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, 25 conferences and tradeshows. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.