Managed Print Services Association MPSA Press Releases

4th Annual, Global 2013 MPSA MPS Awards Open for Nominations

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:48:01 GMT

All 2013 nominations are due by June 7, 2013. We look forward to announcing the winners at theComptia ChannelCon Event in Orlando, FL on Tuesday, July 30th.

The MPSA Leadership Awards recognize the leaders, the innovators, and the dedicated members of the MPS community. Award nominees test the boundaries of our industry, look to the future, respect the past, take risks, serve their profession, and welcome diversity of thought.

The 2013 Award Categories

The following TEN categories of awards reflect the diversity of the managed print services industry. Within each category description listed below, click on the link indicating "Form" to open a document submission form for that category. Once you have filled out the submission form, save it and email it to the 2013 Awards Committee by the deadline.

Direct MPS Provider – An Organization selling basic managed print services (Supply fulfillment, B/F Service, & equipment services) which is owned directly or indirectly by a manufacturer (includes branches and subsidiaries). Direct MPS Provider Submission Form.

Independent Managed Print Services Provider – An Organization selling Basic managed print services (Supply fulfillment, B/F Service, & equipment services), but not owned by a manufacturer. Independent MPS Provider Submission Form.

End User – an Organization that has a contract for the receipt of managed print services from a reseller, services provider, or manufacturer. End User Submission Form.

Professional Services Provider – an Organization with more than one full time employee providing training, research, or consultancy. Professional Services Provider Submission Form.

Software Provider – An Organization that develops software for the managed print services sector, whether sales management, device management, user management, service management, or billing. Software Provider Submission Form.

Regional Managed Print Services Provider – any Organization that provides managed print services outside of North America. Regional MPS Provider Submission Form.

Manged Print Infrastructure Provider – An Organization that has no reseller agreement with end users, but provides necessary combination of components to create a succesful program, e.g. Distribution, Leasing, Parts, Supplies, and Break Fix Services, etc. Manged Print Infrastructure Provider Submission Form.

Direct MPS Plus Provider – An Organization selling basic managed print services (Supply fulfillment, B/F Service, & equipment services) which is owned directly or indirectly by a manufacturer (includes branches and subsidiaries) AND offers additional solutions around document management, document workflow, and/or business document processes. Direct MPS Plus Provider Submission Form.

Independent MPS Plus Provider – An Organization selling Basic managed print services (Supply fulfillment, B/F Service, & equipment services), but not owned by a manufacturer AND offers additional solutions around document management, document workflow, and/or business document processes. Independent MPS Plus Submission Form.

Best MPS Innovation Award - Each year we see new developments and initiatives in MPS which have the potential to redefine the way we view the industry. This award is intended to spot light the individual, the company, the product or process which can genuinely be hailed an innovation for the industry. Best MPS Innovation Award Submission Form.

The nomination forms each cover six areas. These areas range from the extent of the program or service, to the problem solving and approaches used. All entries will be requested to submit case studies, and the MPSA Judges will contact the nominee's self-identified customers to verify their statements.

Deadline: June 7, 2013

Awards Reception: July 30, 2013

Award Committee Contacts:

MPSA Awards Committee

Ron Alphin

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS CHANNEL SET TO CONVENE AT ITEX CONFERENCE AND EXPO NEXT WEEK IN LAS VEGAS

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:40:28 GMT

NEWTON, MA, April 11, 2013 -

Next week the Channels best dealers, resellers, VARs and vendors will be in attendance at the ITEX 2013 National Conference and Expo, taking place April 16 - 18, 2013 at The Rio in Las Vegas. ITEX represents the Channel's premier event offering the most comprehensive education and largest showcase of vendors. Attendees can enhance the ITEX experience and have access to valuable ITEX information on the go by downloading the new, free ITEX Mobile App.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Expo Floor: Featuring 140+ vendor companies showcasing new products and services in markets including Document & Workflow Solutions, Managed Services, MPS, Office Equipment, IT Services, Sales Support, Leasing, Marketing, High Speed Printing and so much more. Featured exhibitors include Diamond Sponsor Continuum; Platinum Sponsors DealerSiteBuilder, Digital Gateway, DocuWare, FMAudit, MSE, and Xerox; as well as Autotask, Epson, Fujitsu, GreatAmerica Financial Services, Ingram Micro, Kodak, Lexmark, Memjet, Nuance Communications, OKI Data Americas, Inc., Tech Data, and more.
Power Hour Sessions - Get all the answers from comprehensive education tracks focused on Automate: Document & Workflow Solutions; Deliver: Competitive Service & Supplies; Engage: Sales & Marketing Strategies; Evolve: Hybrid & Beyond Tactics; and Interact: Intelligent IT Services.
MPS Strategy Forum: Dedicated sessions hosted by leading experts on how to launch and reinforce a good MPS program. Experts will share actionable formulas and strategies on how to identify, sell, monitor, measure, train, apply, service, finance and leverage MPS for higher profits.
Managed Services Strategy Forum:Dedicated sessions by industry experts offering a roadmap on how to effectively navigate growing a business through Managed Services market.
Pre-Conference Workshops: Two workshops will take place on Tuesday, April 16^th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm providing a deep dive into topics such as IT, Cloud, Mobility, Managed Services, Business Process Automation, and Vertical Markets including Healthcare, Legal, and Security IT.
Perfect Image Awards: Join peers at the Perfect Image Awards Ceremony presented by imageSource Magazine on Wednesday, April 17^th at 3:00 pm at the imageSource Live Theater. Awards will be presented to the businesses that have categorically proven to provide "best-in-class" office solutions.
Welcome Reception: Network, mingle and catch up with colleagues at the Welcome Reception, kindly hosted by Diamond Sponsor Continuum, on Wednesday, April 17 at 4:30 PM in The Rio Pavilion Rotunda. Featuring can't-miss performances from "Acrobatic Magician" Seth Grabel!
Expo Floor Features & Highlights include

o imageSource Live Theater (Booth #147): Free education on the Expo Floor from credible resources including executives from Kodak, DocuClass, AutoTask, Ingram Micro, MPSA, Breezy, and Marlin Leasing.

o Managed Services Zone: ITEX will be showcasing the industry's leading managed services vendors in an easy-to-find Tech Zone on the Expo Floor. Participants include: Autotask, Breezy, CompTIA, Continuum, Crexendo, N-Able Technologies, OKI Data Americas, Inc., Tech Data, ModernOffice Suite, Tigerpaw Software, and Xanté.

o Document Management & Workflow Solutions Zone:ITEX will be showcasing the industry's leading managed services vendors in an easy-to-find Tech Zone on the Expo Floor. Participants include: DocuClass, DocuWare, ELO Digital Office, Fujitsu, Ingram Micro, Kodak, Laser Line, Lexmark, LSSP Corporation, Nuance Communications, PSIGEN Software, and Webbstone.

o Networking Breakfast (Aisle 100): Enjoy breakfast on Thursday and network with colleagues as your day begins at ITEX. Plus, enter a drawing to win a $250 Gift Certificate to Ruth's Chris Steak House!

o Resource Center: Conveniently located in Aisle 100 and equipped with Memjet printers and Internet access, the Center offers a place for attendees to print, check their email, meet up with colleagues and more.

o Concurrent Events: leading industry groups, associations and vendors have chosen to co-locate their events with ITEX 2013, including BTA, Great America Financial Services, NPRN, IBPI, and MPSA.

DATES/HOURS:

Tuesday, April 16

Pre-Conference Workshops: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, April 17

Conference Sessions: 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Expo Hall: 11:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Perfect Image Awards: 3:00 PM

Welcome Reception: 4:30 PM

Thursday, April 18

Conference Sessions: 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Networking Breakfast: 9:00 AM

Expo Hall: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

LOCATION: The Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

PRODUCED & MANAGED BY:

ITEX 2013 National Conference and Expo, the largest and most comprehensive event in the office solutions and imaging channel, will be held April 16 through April 18, 2013 at The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. ITEX is produced and managed by Questex Media Group LLC, a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. For detailed information about the event, visit www.itexshow.com

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MWA Intelligence Announces Formation of SAP Business Unit

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:32:40 GMT

New Business Unit Represents Continued

Strategic Commitment to Technological Leadership

SCOTTSDALE, AZ undefined April 11, 2013

MWA Intelligence (MWAi), an SAP Gold Partner and leader in enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions announced the formation of a Strategic SAP Business Unit in response to the overwhelming acceptance and support for the SAP Business One solution in the Imaging Channel.

The creation of the SAP Business Unit represents MWAi's continued and growing commitment to providing the finest technology, support and partnering support for the Imaging Channel and its growing services offerings. MWAi is focused on the growth of our M2M business and Field Service/Mobile solutions while expanding upon the company's existing SAP Business One offering that was launched in December, 2012. This is the next logical step in our SAP Business One growth and SBU infrastructure will ensure high-quality delivery and continuous enhancement of the MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One. In addition the SAP SBU brings further clarity to our significant investment in the growth of our team as well as well as organizational clarity of purpose, mission and the individual responsibility.

"The creation of the new SAP Business Unit is a direct response to a dynamic marketplace and our ability to serve the needs of the dealers in the Imaging Channel with the best technology and support in the world." Said Michael T. Stramaglio, CEO and President of MWA Intelligence. "The dealers businesses are expanding and growing into new markets and opportunities and it is our goal to encourage revenue and customer growth with new technologies and business models and to provide the dealers with real time, actionable data the likes of which the industry has never seen before."

The establishment of this business unit brings three important changes. First, the new organization will be led at the corporate level and will be interacting on a daily basis with SAP management as well as our many other Technology United Partners. Second, the scope will expand beyond the MWAi Intelligent Service and Workforce solutions to address customer needs more broadly with a solution that empowers dealers to run their entire business with a single, Imaging Channel specific solution. And third, it will separate planning, development, sales and support of the current MWAi solutions to ensure continued development and evolution in the solutions that MWAi has been providing to the Imaging Channel for over twenty years.

"In all my years in the channel, I have never seen such an enthusiastic response for a new solution." Said Gavin Williams, Executive Vice President of MWA Intelligence. "Since our initial launch, the channel has embraced SAP Business One and the MWAi Services Platform for its powerful functionality, ease of use and affordability."

The newly formed MWAi SAP Business Unit will deliver Office Technology and Imaging Channel businesses the ability to make smart decisions, improve future performance, and achieve long-term success with little financial or strategic risk. The all-encompassing MWAi Services Platform enabled by SAP Business One provides a complete, integrated business management solution that offers transparency and instant visibility into operations. The solution helps companies to better unify, manage and control their entire business across financials, sales, customers and operations while eliminating redundant data entries and errors at the same time. The solution not only provides immediate results in operating efficiency and real-time business decisions, but also comes with an affordable price tag. The affordably priced SAP Business One application is designed for those businesses that recognize the importance of leveraging business software as an integral component of their business growth strategy.

About MWA Intelligence, Inc.

MWA Intelligence Inc. (MWAi), a SAP Business One Gold Partner, delivers enterprise-class and leading-edge Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Machine-to-People (M2P) solutions to better serve the imaging industry. MWAi's intelligent service, workforce, assets and GPS solution suites deliver mission-critical information in real time to the hands of customer-facing employees and into companies' back-end ERP systems including the powerful SAP Business One solution. The MWAi solution automates all of the business intelligence management, meter collection, consumables and service alerts and also offers an integrated pre-sale MPS tool for easy auditing of end-user networks. MWAi literally connects the people who service and sell the assets with the actual machines and ERP systems.

For additional information please visit the MWA Intelligence corporate website: www.mwaintel.com

The MPSA Announces Three New Categories for 2013 MPSA Leadership Awards

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:51:44 GMT

Charlotte, NC – March 18, 2013 – The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) today announced three new categories for its upcoming 2013 MPSA Leadership Awards. This means that this year, there is a total of 10 categories of excellence in which various companies involved in MPS may be nominated and awarded – up from seven categories last year.

The 2013 MPSA Leadership Awards categories are as follows (new categories are underlined):

Best MPS Innovation
Direct Managed Print Services Provider
Direct Managed Print Services Plus Provider
Independent Managed Print Services Provider
Independent Managed Print Services Plus Provider
Managed Print Services Infrastructure Provider
Professional Services Provider
End User (Buyer of MPS)
Software Provider
Regional Managed Print Services Provider

One exciting new award category – “Best MPS Innovation” – was added to highlight advances made in MPS this past year. “We wanted something to create some splash about new innovations in this industry, and we wanted to recognize those who are leading the industry with new ideas," said MPSA President Greg Walters.

In order to allow organizations providing core MPS services as well as those that go beyond traditional MPS to be recognized, the MPSA divided the Direct and Indirect (now called “Independent”) MPS Provider categories into four distinct categories with two levels each. There is one level for organizations that provide core MPS services and then a “Plus” level for those that go beyond MPS into areas such as document management and workflow. MPSA Standards Committee Chair Ron Alphin said this new structure helps recognize areas where the industry has evolved: “This will allow the wide range of organizations that provide MPS services – from core to more advanced services – to be recognized equally by the MPSA.”

Finally, the category formerly known as “Independent MSP” was further clarified this year, and the name was changed to “Managed Print Services Infrastructure Provider.”

The nomination and voting periods for the MPSA Leadership Awards will open on April 2, 2013, through the MPSA website (www.yourmpsa.org). The MPSA Awards reception (and board meeting) will be co-located with CompTIA ChannelCon, taking place at the Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Florida, July 29-31. Both MPSA board meeting and awards reception attendance includes a free CompTIA ChannelCon registration, which can be obtained by visiting http://www.CompTIA.org/channelcon and using the MPSA’s priority registration code, which will be announced shortly; it is recommended that MPSA members wait for the code to take advantage of this special offer. Additional information about nomination processes and voting is forthcoming.

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About the MPSA:

Founded in 2009, the Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) is a global, nonprofit organization that provides independent communications, collaboration, education, standards and success to MPS professionals. The mission of the MPSA and its members is to address and optimize businesses’ office document management while enhancing the growth, efficiency and profitability of the MPS segment through advocacy, marketing, education, research, standards and a general community of interest.

Ricoh Signs on as First Platinum Sponsor of Premier Imaging Conference, Transform Global

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:44:52 GMT

MIDWAY, KY, March 14, 2013undefined Photizo Group proudly announces that Ricoh Americas Corporation will be a Platinum sponsor of the Transform Global Conference, which will take place on May 6-9, 2013 in Scottsdale, AZ. Photizo’s Transform event is the premier conference for the imaging channel and draws a global audience.

Ricoh has a clear commitment to helping its channel partners successfully navigate the imaging industryundefinedthe company is a longstanding sponsor of the Transform conference series. Most recently, Ricoh was a Diamond sponsor of Transform 2012 Europe, which drew close to 350 attendees. Ricoh also recently signed a global contract to utilize Photizo Group’s Partner Transformation Series, which is a comprehensive transformation program designed for those who are serious about succeeding in MPS and strive for increased profitability, revenue, and organizational power.

"As the imaging industry sees significant changes, it's important for companies to strengthen customer relationships and help solve their business problems – MPS can play a significant role," said Terrie Campbell, Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "Ricoh continually supports educating our industry professionals, which is why we are proud to be a Platinum sponsor of Photizo Group’s Transform Global Conference."

Ricoh is sponsoring the keynote speaker, Ryan Estis, who will be presenting Passion on Purpose: Turning Corporate Culture into a Competitive Advantage. Estis is a business performance expert who helps companies and sellers effectively connect with their employees and customers. In addition, Ricoh Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Terri Campbell, will be on the executive panel at Transform. The executive panel brings industry leaders together, providing an opportunity to speak out on the future of business and managed print services and answer questions from the audience.

“I remain impressed by Ricoh’s dedication to keep up with the advancing pace of the managed print services industry,” said Photizo Group Founder and CEO, Ed Crowley. “As longstanding partners of Photizo, we could not be more inspired by Ricoh’s commitment to bring the channel the most cutting-edge education available.”

Transform Global provides attendees and sponsors with the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and receive cutting-edge education, diving beyond managed print services and into the future of imaging. The year 2013 marks the fifth anniversary of the Transform conference series, and the event will feature industry leaders, experts and analysts, end-user case studies, and channel success stories of transformation.

About Photizo Group

A leading transformation firm, Photizo Group assists clients in transforming their businesses from product-centric to services-centric companies. We provide clients with innovative and practical market intelligence, consulting, and education services based upon our deep industry insight and objective analysis. Photizo is a trusted advisor and provides clients, as well as the entire imaging market, with visionary guidance to help make successful business decisions. www.photizogroup.com.

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems, and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Ricoh Group, operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approximately $23 billion).

The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions, and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service, and its sustainability initiatives.

Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change., Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.

For further information, please visit http://www.ricoh.com/about/

Media Contact:

Stephanie Morris

Brand Manager

smorris@photizogroup.com

1.859.846.9830 ex 119

The MPSA Completes 'MPS Business Models & Components' White Paper for MPS Providers

GreatAmerica Leasing — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:31:11 GMT

Charlotte, NC – March 5, 2013 – The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) today announced the completion of its Standards & Best Practices Committee’s first white paper of 2013, “MPS Business Models & Components.” This white paper identifies four managed print business models MPS providers can use to go to market, details the pros and cons associated with each and provides charts outlining additional components related to the delivery of managed print services.

“Ron, his committee members – indeed, all who contributed to this initiative – have brought to light a sound, easy-to-understand description of foundational managed print services models and components,“ said MPSA President Greg Walters. “We are very proud to provide this document to our membership. Look for more in the near future.”

The MPSA Standards & Best Practices Committee was chartered to help define industry areas that, once clarified, would result in a better understanding of MPS and an increased rate of adoption. One such area identified by the committee as a major source of confusion faced by its membership base centers around MPS business models. “We have members that are end users. We have members that are resellers. We have members that are software providers. There are all types. The MPSA did a very good job of defining what managed print services is, but there needed to be further explanation of how each type of member that delivers MPS services could go to market with that,” said MPSA Standards Committee Chair Ron Alphin.

Subsequently, the committee created a white paper around the topic that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in providing MPS. “Any new members to the MPSA or MPS industry could use this document to define what business models they would reasonably be able to go to market with,” Alphin said. “Right now, people have to go to different websites, look at different statements by other people, or ask others what they’re doing. This document, on the other hand, outlines the MPS business models available to them in one place, so people can start using it as a standard benchmark to determine what kind of delivery model they can take to the market and explain to end users exactly what will be provided to them.”

The MPSA Standards and Best Practices Committee’s white paper is now available to all MPSA members, who can access it by logging in to the MPSA website (www.yourmpsa.org) and clicking on the White Papers link under the Members-Only Content category in the navigation bar. Members can also register there for a webinar scheduled to take place on March 19, 2013, that will provide them with additional details and insight on this white paper. Nonmembers may become members by visiting the following link: http://yourmpsa.org/join.

“This was a great initiative to work with all the committee members on and get consensus on from the various perspectives,” Alphin said. “I am excited this is getting released to the general membership.”

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1105 Media Announces Business Imaging Expo

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:25:20 GMT

LAS VEGAS -- The 1105 Media Office Technology Group is pleased to announce a new event in 2013. Business Imaging Expo will take place Dec. 11-12, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The two-day expo will be preceded on Dec. 10 by two separate full-day conferences. The first, presented by the Office Technology Group’s Workflow magazine, will feature a high-level lineup of speakers focusing on targets surrounding business process optimization, enterprise content management and similar topics. The second, presented by the Office Technology Group’s The Imaging Channel magazine, will focus on managed print and related topics.

“The office technology industry is changing rapidly,” said Group Publisher Patricia Ames. “Printed pages are shifting to mobile devices, printers are increasingly becoming part of the larger managed information technology programs at small and large business, and sellers and consumers of related devices are looking for ways to streamline their processes. Business Imaging Expo recognizes these shifts and creates a centralized resource for all facets of the industry.”

Business Imaging Expo capitalizes on the resources and experience of 1105 Media, a leader in B2B publications and events. The two-day expo and related education and conferences will include:

Two-day trade show featuring the leading vendors in the business imaging industry, Dec. 11-12
Top-level education sessions
One-day Workflow conference, Dec. 10
One-day Managed Print conference, Dec. 10.

Pricing plans for the various elements will be announced shortly. Visit http://theimagingchannel.com/pages/bix-2013-fact-sheet.aspx for more information.

ITEX NATIONAL EXPO & CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES NEW SPONSORS, FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ZONES ON SHOW FLOOR AND NEW CO-LOCATED EVENTS

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:26:16 GMT

NEWTON, MA, January 24, 2013 - Recognized as the industry's premier event, ITEX National Expo & Conference is excited to announce new features for the 2013 event, including new sponsors, dozens of new exhibitors, new technology zones on the Expo Floor, as well as expanded industry partnerships. ITEX 2013 will take place at The Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino from April 17-18, 2013, with Pre-Conference Workshops held on April 16, 2013.

"ITEX showcases all aspects of the evolving office market and the growing influence of IT services as will be evident in our education program and technology zones on the Expo Floor showcasing the latest products and services for Managed Services and Document Management and Workflow Solutions," said Wendy Loew, Event Director, Questex Media Group, producers of the Show. "The Show Floor will offer hundreds of best in class exhibitors including dozens of industry leading companies who will be exhibiting for the first time. We invite past attendees and those new to the industry to register today."

One of the features on the Expo Floor is the Managed Services Zone, which will feature ITEX's Diamond Sponsor, Continuum, as well as ConnectWise, LabTech Software, N-able Technologies and Tigerpaw Software. Continuum provides a leading SaaS-based managed services platform that managed services providers (MSPs) use to efficiently backup, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain desktops, servers and other endpoints for small and medium-sized businesses. In addition to the Zone on the show floor, the Managed Services Strategy Forum will offer education sessions on ways to expand a company's services portfolio to optimize today's technologies including managed network services, cloud services, and ease of use of digitized documents.

According to Michael George, CEO, Continuum, "the gold rush has begun as many firms want to capture the $118 billion opportunity in the underserved SMB IT market. Office equipment companies are in the best position to capture new revenue streams and gain exponential market share by delivering on the promise of efficient, reliable and cost-effective managed IT services. The key is finding a true technology and service delivery partner with the right combination of experience, scalability and support to drive rapid adoption. Continuum is the market leader in IT Managed Services and has created a white-labeled, fully integrated service delivery platform designed specifically for office equipment providers. We are excited to be on the center stage at ITEX 2013 and help these providers seize this transformational opportunity."

The other Technology Zone on the show floor will focus on Document Management & Workflow Solutions. Zone Sponsor Fierce Content Management, will be joined by several other document management and workflow solutions focused companies including, Cima Software, DocuWare, Kodak Document Imaging, Nuance Communications, PSIGEN Software, and WebbStone.

Complementing this area on the Show floor is the education track Automate, focused on document management and workflow solutions. Power Hour sessions in this year's program include:
Utilizing CRM and ECM Integrated Technology as a Sales Tool and Profit Center
On-Premise and Cloud: Best Market Strategies for Document Management
Case Study: Process Trumps Paper: How Ventura County Automates to Digital Services
The Show floor will feature several new exhibiting companies including Breezy, Continuum, Cima Software, Fellowes, Innovolt, IPM - Imaging Products Manufacturing, Kodak Document Imaging, Kuroki Industrial Co. Ltd., Laser Line, Nuance Communications, PHSI, PNC Equipment Finance, Static Control Components, Tigerpaw Software, as well as Crexendo, a telecom hosted services provider. These new exhibitors will join hundreds of vendors offering the products, solutions and technologies to serve ITEX attendees best.

During the 2013 event, ITEX has partnered with several industry groups, who will be co-locating their annual meetings and receptions. International Business Products, Inc (IBPI) will hold its Annual Dealer Meeting at The Rio on Wednesday, April 17 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, open only to IBPI members. IBPI is the largest buying group in the industry, representing the interests of over 330 independent commercial copier and print dealers. The National Printer Repair Network (NPRN) will be holding its Annual Member Meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at The Rio.

For the first time, GreatAmerica Financial Services, is excited to hold its "Managed IT Navigator: Best Practices User Group Meeting" in conjunction with ITEX 2013. Sessions will focus on the lessons learned in selling Managed IT Services, and solutions selling practices used when performing consultative selling. This user group meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 16 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

About ITEX National Expo & Conference
ITEX National Expo & Conference is presented by imageSource magazine. ITEX is produced and managed by Questex Media Group LLC, a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. For information on attending, visit www.itexshow.com or call 800-624-3248. The early bird registration discount deadline is Friday, February 8. Click here to register today and save up to 30%. For information on exhibiting or sponsoring, contact itexsales@questex.com.

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MemJet Joins Your Managed Print Services Association

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:08:35 GMT

SAN DIEGO, CA January 7, 2013 – Memjet, the global leader in color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability, today announced its membership in the Managed Print Services Association (MPSA).

Founded in 2009, the MPSA is a global, non-profit organization that provides independent communications, collaboration, education, standards and success to MPS professionals.

“We’re proud to be a part of MPSA, the premiere U.S. industry organization for managed print services professionals,” said Bill McGlynn, president of Memjet Office. “Memjet color printing technology is perfect for the MPS market which is experiencing explosive growth. With low running costs, a revolutionary ink refill model and desktop color speeds of a page-per-second, Memjet-powered office devices represent the office printing industry’s first breakthrough in two decades. Memjet heralds the beginning of an entirely new office printing category that gives resellers new options for increasing color pages and profiting from them.”

The Memjet-powered C6010 color printer is now commercially available in the North American market under a distribution agreement with Parts Now. Since 1989, Parts Now has embraced the ever-evolving printing and imaging industry with a constant eye on the future. The company’s product, service and support portfolios continue to expand and these corporate investments propel its customers ahead of the competition.

“Memjet is a very fast affordable color option for any MPS dealer” comments Ryan Humphrey, Director of MPS at Parts Now, “Not only is it fast but it’s the perfect opportunity to replace your customer’s A4 or other expensive color laser device, and increase your bottom line.”

“With low supply costs, and virtually no service costs the Memjet is the right machine at the right time,” comments Matt McLeish, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Parts Now. “Choosing quality suppliers that increase our customer’s success is what Parts Now is all about, so Memjet was a natural choice.”

Join Memjet and the MPSA’s Greg Walters at a Jan 24th reseller targeted Webinar event. Hear more about how to expand your color portfolio and profitably deliver color to your customer base. Find out more about how to become part of Memjet’s channel program for select MPS resellers.

Click here to register

The C6010, powered by Memjet, operates at running costs that are half of those of traditional office printers and changes the way value is delivered in the office: with incredible energy efficiency, always in color at or near the desktop, and with ink refill as a default.

The C6010 features Memjet’s page-wide printhead, which requires significantly less energy than existing laser printers by eliminating the fusing process inherent with laser printing technology. Memjet’s office printing technologies feature a unique “green” design to support dealer ink refill programs that encourage ink cartridge re-use and keep plastics out of landfills, while saving end-users money.

Memjet’s OEM partners include LG, Lenovo and Océ among others. The company has been honored with several industry and technology awards, including top honors from the Printing Industries of America, Popular Science and the prestigious Edison Awards.

To learn more about the Memjet-powered C6010, please visit www.C6000series.com.

ABOUT MEMJET

Memjet is the global leader in color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise, Idaho. The company is privately held. For more information, please visit www.memjet.com, ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @memjet.

PR Contacts:

Jeff Bean

Memjet

VP, Brand & Communications

+1.760.484.0505

jeff.bean@memjet.com

Aurli Bokovza

Illume Public Relations

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aurli@illumepr.com

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Second-Half 2012 Imaging Hardware Forecast 360 Now Available

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:58:20 GMT

MIDWAY, KY, January 4, 2013-- Photizo Group’s Second-Half 2012 Imaging Hardware Forecast 360 is now available as a comprehensive follow up to the first-half forecast. Sales in some market segments that looked quite strong in late 2011 and early 2012 slowed considerably later in the year, contributing to an overall drop in the market.

Like many other high-tech markets, printers are undergoing a metamorphosis, affected by both cyclical and secular factors. While the ongoing uncertainty in the economy contributes to overall slow growth in the markets, new developments in managed print services and improvement in digital workflow alter print requirements in many corporate offices, and developments in mobile technology and shared devices via Wi-Fi networks are affecting both business and home placements of printers.

With these changes, Photizo expects the printer market to decline to 107 million units in 2012, down from 118 million units in 2011, and to continue down to 96 million units by 2016. Taken as a whole, the market is expected to decline, but there will continue to be some new developing opportunities, including growth in Asia Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

“New technological developments in Smart MFPs that leverage improved scan and data access capabilities to operate in new digital workflow environments and business ink jets, including new page-wide-array products, will offer opportunities for printer manufacturers who continue to evolve their product lines to take advantage of changing market conditions,” said Larry Jamieson, director, Hardware Advisory Service & Supplies Advisory Service.

Photizo’s hardware forecast is developed in conjunction with its supplies and services forecasts, reconciling the supply and demand for hardware with developments in the consumables business. The forecast has been developed through a distinct forecast methodology that uses an intricate system of cross-checks to correlate data for all segments of the imaging industry and provides detailed segmentation for the hard copy printing market.

In addition to providing worldwide numbers, the biannual Imaging Hardware Forecast 360 is segmented into four regions: North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Data is provided on a three-year historical basis (2009-2011) for a five-year forecast (2012-2016). The Second-Half 2012 Imaging Hardware Forecast is a part of Photizo Group’s Hardware Advisory Service.

For additional information about the Second-Half 2012 Imaging Hardware Forecast or to speak with one of our market analysts, please contact Lauren Harris at lharris@photizogroup.com or 859-846-9830, extension 119.

About Photizo Group

A leading transformation firm, Photizo Group assists clients in transforming their businesses from product-centric to services-centric companies. We provide clients with innovative and practical market intelligence, consulting, and education services based upon our deep industry insight and objective analysis. Photizo is a trusted advisor and provides clients, as well as the entire imaging market, with visionary guidance to help make successful business decisions. www.photizogroup.com.

About the Hardware Advisory Service™

The Hardware Advisory Service™ (HAS) leverages Photizo’s experienced team of analysts who examine digital output devices in the office-printing environment, the consumer market, and the small-office/home-office (SOHO) and small-to-medium-size business (SMB) markets. This service analyzes hardware products, market trends, and emerging opportunities to provide clients with a thorough industry perspective. Service components include a comprehensive industry forecast, primary research reports, briefings, and inquiry hours. It also provides a review of industry news, such as product announcements, alliances, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

WEST POINT PRODUCTS LAUNCHES AXESS SALESPRO

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:12:17 GMT

WASHINGTON, PA (December 20, 2012) – West Point Products today announced the release of Axess® SalesPro, an interactive, on-line sales training program designed to assist dealers develop and implement a comprehensive MPS sales process. Designed to allow dealers’ employees to learn on their own schedule, Axess® SalesPro features a comprehensive educational curriculum, supporting documents and reference materials, built in quizzes, and extensive reporting to allow managers to track employees’ progress.

“Axess® SalesPro was developed to help dealers meet their training needs, with in depth and actionable content in an on-line format, which will help the dealer manage their training costs by eliminating the need to travel” said Ray Loisel, Senior Vice President, MPS for West Point Products. “This training will empower sales reps to have the knowledge and the materials they need to implement a proven sales process.”

Axess® SalesPro is being offered to dealers on a subscription basis, including an option for unlimited seats to extend training to all employees. In addition, managers can opt to receive daily or weekly reports to see how well employees are learning the material presented.

“We developed Axess® SalesPro with the dealers success in MPS sales as our goal,” said Tom Day, President of West Point Products. “This is another way we are adding value to our customers and helping them grow through our Axess MPS Program.”

About West Point Products

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West Point Products is the market leader in providing independent resellers with premium replacement imaging supplies, printing services and innovative recycling programs. Founded in 1972, West Point Products offers a diverse line of products and services to support all imaging needs, including ink and toner cartridges, AgriToneTM bio-based toner, extended yield cartridges, printer parts and postage meter supplies. West Point Products’ best-in-class Axess® MPS program, is a suite of MPS products and services that includes the Axess® TCO, the industry’s most accurate TCO tool and proposal generator. West Point Products is one of only a handful of companies in the imaging industry to hold both ISO 9001:2008 and STMC certifications. Headquartered in Washington, PA, West Point Products comprehensive network of sales and distribution facilities across North America provides customers with superior service and support. For more information, please visit http://www.westpointproducts.com/

CONTACT:

West Point Products

Ray Loisel
Sr. VP Managed Print Services
Phone: 480.717.8456
Email: rloisel@westpointproducts.com

Photizo Group Establishes New MPS Accreditation Program for Canon Europe

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:53:36 GMT

By: photizo
December 6th, 2012

MIDWAY, KY, December 6, 2012 Premier research and consulting firm Photizo Group announces that Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, named an extension to its pan-European Partner Program, with the launch of a new managed print services (MPS) accreditation program. Accreditation is assessed through an intensive audit process managed independently by Photizo Group, with accreditation status lasting for 12 months.

The new MPS accreditation program is being rolled out throughout Europe this quarter and builds upon Canon’s Partner Program, which was launched in early 2011. Photizo Group’s program has been developed to help identify and develop Canon’s leading partners and demonstrate the high standards those partners are achieving in MPS delivery, technology, and customer care.

This program will allow Canon partners to take advantage of Canon’s experience in the field of MPS. Canon’s Partner Program provides appropriate training and support to ensure that partners have the skills required to attain accreditation. This includes the development of a joint business plan with Canon to agreed shared targets for the year, access to Canon’s PartnerNet communications portal for marketing and sales support, and eligibility for the Canon Premier Partner Club, which rewards top-performing partners with exclusive access to Canon Europe’s management team.

“Since its foundation, Photizo Group has been dedicated to providing high-level, unbiased assessments for the managed print services industry and developing a road map to success for our partners. We are excited to be chosen by Canon to provide the independent assessment of partner capability as part of the Canon Partner Accreditation program,” said Ed Crowley, CEO and founder of Photizo Group.

Marc Bory, director of MPS and solutions sales for Canon Europe, commented, “The new MPS Accreditation program provides our partners with the opportunity to gain a competitive edge based on a significant and credible independent audit process. The strength of Canon’s product portfolio, service delivery, and independent recognition of our status as a global leader in MPS also provides assurance that our partners can deliver best-in-class managed services in what continues to be a challenging economic climate. The new process illustrates Canon’s ongoing commitment and support to its partners via its Partner Program.”

About Photizo Group

A leading transformation firm, Photizo Group assists clients in transforming their businesses from product-centric to services-centric companies. We provide clients with innovative and practical market intelligence, consulting, and education services based upon our deep industry insight and objective analysis. Photizo is a trusted advisor and provides clients, as well as the entire imaging market, with visionary guidance to help make successful business decisions. www.photizogroup.com.

About Canon Europe

Canon Europe is a subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging solutions. For more than 50 years, Canon Europe has delivered pioneering imaging technologies to customers in Europe. Customers benefit from consumer and professional imaging products, including leading-edge photographic equipment, printers, scanners and binoculars, and an advanced range of digital compact and SLR cameras. In addition, Canon Europe’s Business Solutions offer a vast portfolio of print and document solutions for small and medium-size businesses, large corporations, and governments. http://www.canon-europe.com

Supplies Network and The Office Supply Chain join forces to offer resellers dynamic new ways to drive business.

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:29:12 GMT

It’s time to start generating more leads, acquiring new customers and increasing revenues with your website and online marketing tools

St. Charles, MO, November 16, 2012.

Supplies Network, the largest privately owned wholesaler of IT consumables in the U.S. and the Intec 2012 Wholesaler of the Year, and The Office Supply Chain, a leading developer of ROI driven web businesses, are proud to announce a new program designed to help resellers find new customers, increase sales and retain existing clients.

The Office Supply Chain has developed a cost effective and highly efficient customer-centric online business model for the ink & toner reseller, which is unlike anything else on the market today. The program offers Supplies Network resellers a full range of web development services – from the development of an e-commerce web site with a turnkey back-end for processing orders, to online marketing tools and strategies designed to increase traffic, conversion and revenues.

“The Office Supply Chain fills the gap between off-the-shelf applications that may not meet an individual dealer’s needs, and a custom developed application that requires significant time and financial investment. With The Office Supply Chain, a dealer can leverage a robust modular application that can grow with the dealer, as well as flex and bend to accommodate special requirements.

Further, The Office Supply Chain has a wealth of experience in generating online revenue that any dealer would benefit from. We look forward to our partnership with The Office Supply Chain in helping SN dealers succeed and prosper.” Bob Mondschein, eBusiness Manager, Supplies Network. With over 17 years of experience in web site development, e-commerce strategy, marketing and communications, The Office Supply Chain (www.theofficesupplychain.com) is a leader in creating, launching and managing innovative and revenue generating online businesses.

“An effective online business strategy needs to focus on driving traffic and generating revenues,” says Stephen Padveen, senior partner of The Office Supply Chain. “Many online solutions focus on back end office management but if your online business can’t attract and convert visitors to buyers, even the best back end office solution on the market won’t help you”.

The Office Supply Chain uses proven business strategies combined with leading edge technology, online applications, social media tools, cross channel selling platforms and a multi step action plan to deliver cutting edge, forward thinking and ROI driven web sites that drive traffic and increase revenues for business owners.

“A well designed and properly executed online business can engage customers unlike any other traditional marketing medium,” says Padveen. “You need to be able to build your business, retain customers, remarket to your visitors and generate customer loyalty. E-mail campaigns, social media marketing, cross channel selling capabilities, couponing, SEO, mobile and tablet compatibility are just a few of the marketing and selling features that must be part of your web business.”

For a more comprehensive overview of The Office Supply Chain’s online program for re-sellers, view the presentation at www.suppliesnetwork.com and click on the link to Software Spotlight

GreatAmerica Launches Info-Zone Mobile App

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:21:48 GMT

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation launched Info-Zone mobile today, an app that brings Info-Zone.com front and back-end functionality to the Apple, Android, Windows, and Blackberry mobile platforms. Info-Zone.com is a portal, available exclusively to GreatAmerica customers, that provides access to their client data. The app is primarily designed to help sales people submit credit applications, calculate a payment, and gain quick access to customer information while in the field.

The app will also allow Dealers to quickly and cost-effectively improve their sales efforts with the mobile technology needed to expand and grow, while helping GreatAmerica channel partners improve transaction efficiency.

“We invested in mobile computing because the majority of our Dealers are increasingly selling from the field and working in demanding, fast-paced situations,” said David Pohlman, GreatAmerica Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. “By placing key account information from the GreatAmerica Info-Zone.com site at the fingertips of sales people, they can anticipate and respond to virtually all customer opportunities on the fly.”

The app is integrated with phone, email, and map functionality for quick access to customer data and GreatAmerica support. Access to the app is available by going to Info-Zone.com through your smartphone browser. The Info-Zone app will also be available on iTunes and Android Play.

About GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation
GreatAmerica is more than just a national financing company. We are a partner to many office equipment companies, and are dedicated to helping them become more successful. Our commitment to understanding the industry has positioned us as the unparalleled leader in single invoice solutions (MPS, MNS, and other specialized billing options). We also offer innovative non-financial services such as Collabrance™ Managed IT Services, PathShare™ HR Services, Info-Zone®.com, and FleetView™ remote monitoring to help our dealers evolve their businesses. www.greatamerica.com

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Contact:
Josie Heskje
Director, Strategic Marketing, Office Equipment Group
GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation
(319) 261-4087 jheskje@greatamerica.com

Ricoh Positioned in the "Leaders" Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services Worldwide

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:26:15 GMT

Evaluation based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

TOKYO, Oct. 29, 2012 undefined Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the "Leaders" quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant: Managed Print Services Worldwide" ¹. Managed print services (MPS) is defined as the active management and optimization of document output devices and related business processes.²

1 Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services, Worldwide, Ken Weilerstein, Cecile Drew, Yulan Li, October 24, 2012
2 Managed Print Services Association (MPSA)

While many MPS offerings focus tightly on devices and print management, Ricoh Managed Document Services™ (Ricoh MDS) is delivered through a five-phased Adaptive Model, This approach delivers a unique MDS solution for each customer that addresses the entire landscape of business information, including its input (capture), processing (workflow) and output (distribution), whether paper-based or electronic. As a result, Ricoh helps provide iWorkers undefined whether in the office, by mobile or virtual - with the right information at the right time in the right form to make optimal business decisions.

"We're pleased that our customers around the world are experiencing the level of business results that put us in the Leaders Quadrant," said Sergio Kato, Deputy General Manager, Ricoh's Global Marketing Group/Services Business Center. "We are committed to building on these achievements and continuing to provide comprehensive managed document services that not only encompass printer and MFP fleets, but focus squarely on the top concerns businesses have today. These are cost control, environmental sustainability, information security and governance, business process efficiency, organizational change management, information worker (iWorker) productivity, information optimization and strategic infrastructure."

According to Gartner, Leaders provide MPS to a wide range of customers, including the largest and most geographically dispersed, so they must demonstrate a truly global reach. They must demonstrate not only the skills to deliver today's MPS, but also the understanding, initiative and resources to prepare for tomorrow's MPS. Leaders characteristically augment the full scope of MPS with a wide range of added-value services. As a result, they are frequently shortlisted by large and midsize customers.

How Ricoh does it
Ricoh continues to work in partnership with its customers to understand their needs and serve as an advocate for change and efficiency. Ricoh is uniquely equipped to help customers achieve their goals through an adaptive, customer-focused approach that includes holistic, vendor-agnostic infrastructure management and a global force of 30,000 professionals reaching 95 percent of the Global Fortune 500.

Ricoh MDS is designed to not only help customers achieve better efficiencies related to document management, but also improve an organization's ability to serve customers and compete in increasingly global and connected markets. This approach directly addresses the depletion of productivity that comes with employees spending hours each day searching for or recreating information that already exists.

Ricoh helps ensure the success of MDS engagements by using certified project managers who follow globally accepted PMI best practices to track project scope, timeliness, milestones, budgets and research allocations; service management professionals (ITIL/ISO2001 certified) who ensure the transformed environment undefined or "desired state" undefined is effectively governed, expertly measured and continually optimized; and certified change management experts to help facilitate the "people" part of transformation.

To learn more about Ricoh's approach to Managed Document Services and for free information and guidance undefined including case studies, white papers and videos undefined visit ricoh.com/mds.

About the Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Managed Print Services Association Releases Online Education Series

Laura Kittner — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:29:29 GMT

Charlotte, NC – A new series of interactive education sessions has been launched by The Managed Print Services Association to support members as they complete their strategic planning for the year ahead.

Hosted online and free to all MPSA members, these education sessions cover a variety of topics spanning business development strategies for managed print services, to hiring top notch sales talent to promote programs. The list of education topics has been developed based upon discussions with current MPSA members and their request interest in covering potential obstacles and opportunities essential to MPS and imaging industry business planning for 2013.

“Today, the MPSA consists of the best MPS professionals on the planet”, stated Greg Walters, President of the Managed Print Services Association. “The education and standards committees have come together to create a comprehensive series of online education sessions that will equip members with tactical tools to grow their MPS business. We continue to strive to bring value to our member community and this education series is one of many new initiatives we are implementing.”

The MPSA online education series kicks off October 25^th at 4:30pm EDT with MPS Career Transitioning, presented by Steve Spencer, Director of Recruiting Services of Morisey Dart - Precision Recruitment. For a complete list of topics and dates and to register for an upcoming event, please visit yourmpsa.org.

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About The Managed Print Services Association

The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves the emerging MPS industry through the development of standards and industry guidelines which unite the different segments of the industry that bring value to all those participating. The vision for the MPSA is to educate and inform membership in a manner that promotes professional growth, individual improvement, within and beyond the imaging ecosystem. The MPSA is a leading association committed to its membership in brining the newest technology and ideas to light.

Media Contact:
Laura Kittner
Board Member, Marketing Committee Co-Chair, MPSA
Director/Owner, Tangent
(613) 507 5151
lkittner@tangentmtw.com

Plus Technologies Featured in Dell’s Fall Print Solutions Mega Trends Seminar Series

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:48:20 GMT

Dayton, Ohio, October 18, 2012 – Plus Technologies was a feature presenter in the Dell Fall Print Solutions Mega Trends seminar series targeted to Dell customers around the U.S. Plus Technologies seminar was called Secure Mobile Print Release Technology Has Come of Age and was presented by Andy Folz.

The presentation emphasized how printing technologies are changing to meet the needs of a mobile workforce. Workers now move between locations to better serve their clients/customers. This trend can be found in health care and many other industries. These users need secure mobile print infrastructures to support their needs to print when and where they are.

Solutions such as Plus Technologies OM Plus Delivery Manager provide a solution for this secure mobile print requirement. With OM Plus, users are provided with the ability to securely release print jobs when they want, at the printer they want, within their organization's infrastructure.

In addition to worker mobility, the OM Plus Secure Mobile Print Release solution increases compliance with ever tightening privacy laws. This is because print jobs are released to the printer only when the user is at the actual device. Therefore, documents with confidential information are not left unattended in the output tray.

With OM Plus Mobile Print Release users do not need to know which printer they are printing to, nor do they need to have the printer defined to their workstation. In the OM Plus solution, users print jobs are captured and held in the OM Plus system. When users want the print job they go to the printer of their choice, identify themselves, and OM Plus will send the print job to the device on demand (pull printing). There are several methods for ‘releasing’ the jobs at the printer including card swipe, terminal, smartphone, and printer embedded apps.

In the webinar, individuals were able to gain an understanding of how secure mobile print release technologies:

· Help meet security requirements of HIPPA, CAC and others
· Support Green initiatives and reduce printing costs up to 20% by reducing unclaimed documents, misprints, toner, power and more
· Provide on demand printing when and where users need it

To view a recording of the Webinar, click here. (Enter your name into the appropriate box and you will then have access to the recording.)

For more information about the information contained in this release please contact Plus Technologies at contactus@plustechnologies.com

About Plus Technologies LLC

Since 1994, Plus Technologies has been providing print management software to corporate, government and health care organizations in over 30 countries worldwide. Plus Technologies has been selected by many Fortune 500 companies who are leaders in their markets.

Plus Technologies provides solutions based on their output management suite of products including OM Plus Delivery Manager (print job spooling and delivery), OM Plus Fleet Manager (consumables, printer error and usage management system), and OM Plus Report Manager (electronic report distribution system). We call this collection of software products the OM Plus Software Suite. Plus Technologies also provides custom programming services in the area of output management for organizations.

Plus Technologies has extensive experience in combining their output management software products with a strong implementation services capability to create ‘solutions’ that are as unique as the customer’s problems. In addition, Plus Technologies solutions are known to be very cost effective as the company provides flexible pricing options including utility billing, subscription, and initial license fee licenses.

Plus Technologies Contact Information:
1860 Lyons Road, Dayton, OH 45458
Direct Phone: 937-847-0614
Toll Free Phone 877-899-7587
Fax - 937-384-0842 fax
Website: www.plustechnologies.com
Email: contactus@plustechnologies.com

OM Plus Mobile Printing Solution Deployed in Large Health Care Organization

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:59:01 GMT

Dayton, Ohio, October 10, 2012 – A large west coast health care organization has selected Plus Technologies’ OM Plus Delivery Manager (DM) as their tablet and smartphone printing software. The OM Plus software allows employees to print various documents and emails from their mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

Due to their increasing technological advances, mobile devices have become much more common in the workplace. Given the nature of the health care setting, employee mobility within the organization is critical. Many of the doctors, nurses, and technicians have their own form of smart device, but for security reasons, cannot be granted access to the company network. So, employees using their smart devices had no efficient way to print documents.

Health care employees need to be able to print wherever they are. Access to a nearby printer (especially when not connected to the network) often proves to be difficult. In addition, the print jobs may include large, complex attachments in non-printer formats that need to be transformed and reformatted for print.

Plus Technologies developed a mobile printing solution based on their OM Plus DM print software. The OM Plus DM Mobile Printing solution is a market-leading print spooling, job delivery software product that addressed these issues in the health care office infrastructure. With the OM Plus Mobile Printing solution, hospital employees can print to any network printer from their smart device. In order to do so, users attach documents to an email that is sent to an address monitored by OM Plus DM print. The software ingests the print job, converts the attachments to a print-ready format, and holds the jobs for users to release when they are at the printer/device of their choice.

Users do not need to have printers defined to their systems or identify a printer when submitting the job. OM Plus holds the jobs until the users “release” the jobs when at the physical device. Releasing the print jobs can be accomplished in a number of ways including card swipe, from the printer itself, smartphone based release, or using a workstation/Kindle. This enables the printing function to be as mobile as the end user.

The Plus Technologies Mobile Printing Solution provides quick, efficient, and secure electronic delivery of documents, which is perfect for worker mobility in the health care organization. It would also be very beneficial for users in a number of other work environments.

For more information about the information contained in this release please contact Plus Technologies at contactus@plustechnologies.com

About Plus Technologies LLC

Photizo Group Sets New Attendance Record in Twickenham By: Photizo Group October 15, 2012

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:53:22 GMT

More Than 340 Attend Photizo’s Transform 2012 European Conference

MIDWAY, KYundefinedLast week, 344 delegates traveled to Twickenham Rugby Stadium to attend Photizo Group’s fourth European conference, setting an all-time attendance record that outpaced the 2012 Global conference by more than 30 attendees.

The conference, which was headlined by keynote presenter Sir Clive Woodward OBE, featured 25 speakers, 26 breakout sessions, two panels, and a wonderful reception at Hampton Court hosted by Newfield IT and Nuance.

“The conference keeps getting better and the turnout this year was a great indicator of how much value the industry is placing on this event,” said Ed Crowley, CEO and founder of Photizo. “You know when you come to this conference you will get the information to transform your business and take away solutions to sharpen your competitive edge.”

Photizo Group’s conferences have continued to grow since the company’s first eventundefinedwhich was held in 2009 in San Antonio and Amsterdamundefinedespecially with channel partners. More than 150 MSPs and dealers and almost 180 resellers attended the two-day event last week, and Ricoh, a Diamond Sponsor at Transform, brought channel partners from Europe and South Africa to align their organizational strategy and best practices. “What became clear is that MPS and end-to-end document-management solutions hold the key for the next stage of industry development,” said Aaron Warham, Director of NAPPS. “This is not exactly a surprise to the UK channel,” he continued, “but the conference gave clear evidence, case studies, and arguments on how the channel can transform and be fully prepared for its next stage of success.”

NewField IT, a Platinum Sponsor at Transform and host of the wonderful reception at Hampton Court, used the event as a springboard to launch a number of new business products, including a new business intelligence tool, CompleteView, and a browser-based version of Asset DB, WebSmart. The company also announced a new partnership with OpenText for enterprise fax solutions.

“In the last year, we have been very busy moving the business forward with new products, initiatives, and partnerships, and we are excited to use the Photizo Transform Conference to make several new announcements which will further shape our business for the next 12 months,” said Robert Newry, managing director of Newfield IT.

As trusted advisors to the imaging industry, Photizo Group is committed to providing clients with the resources to make successful business decisions. Transform 2012 Europe marks Photizo’s eleventh educational conference in a series of events that have taken place throughout the world.

To learn more about Transform 2012, visit http://www.photizogroup.com/global2012.

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About Photizo Group

A leading transformation firm, Photizo Group assists clients in transforming their businesses from product-centric companies to services-centric companies. Utilizing industry research, market intelligence, education, and media, Photizo helps organizations to understand and build successful services businesses. The company has been the market’s main source for ongoing business intelligence about the rapidly growing opportunity of managed print services (MPS). The firm also offers proprietary studies and custom consulting. Vendors, dealers, and enterprises can find more information about the evolving markets and resources at www.photizogroup.com.

Media Contact
Ann Priede
Vice President, Publications and Services
(231) 895-9404

Mike Stramaglio to Speak at American CO-OP Fall Meeting

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:36:59 GMT

Scottsdale, AZ. – October 9, 2012 – Mike Stramaglio, CEO of MWA Intelligence, Inc. (MWAi), a leader in enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions and services, will speak at the upcoming American CO-OP Fall meeting October 12-13 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mr. Stramaglio is scheduled to speak about the Future of Technology and Document Management in a session on Friday and then discuss the State of Affairs in the Imaging Channel on Saturday.

“The Imaging Channel truly needs to evolve with new technologies that continue to grow exponentially,” said Stramaglio. “I’m truly honored to speak at such a prestigious event where we will explore some of the most impactful trends that are affecting the dealer community. Whether its cloud based solutions, business intelligence or “Big Data”, these technologies will impact the dealers business and provide them with unique opportunities for growth.”

For more information about MWA Intelligence, visit www.mwaintelligence.com or contact 800-875-2371.

About MWA Intelligence, Inc.
MWA Intelligence, Inc. (MWAi) provides cutting-edge M2M (machine-to-machine) and M2P (machine-to-people) solutions and tools that support the exchange of real-time information. MWAi combines OEM relationships, technological innovation, and years of industry experience to meet and exceed all MPS (Managed Print Services) needs. MWAi manages and monitors locally and network connected imaging devices, automates meters directly to ERP, and bridges communication from machine to service technician –encouraging dealerships to embrace the Hybrid dealer concept. Solutions include: Intelligent Workforce (mobile field service management) Intelligent Service (dispatch automation, ERP/CRM integration), and Intelligent Assets (automated meter reading, remote asset diagnostics and management) and more.