Following are the big and small news stories for the month of December.
Toshiba America Business Solutions Wins WSCA MPS Contract
Dec. 26, 2012 – Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. was awarded a two-year managed print services (MPS) contract by the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA). Out of the six vendors selected to provide MPS for WSCA government agencies and departments, Toshiba received the highest rating based on WSCA’s pricing and technical criteria. Under terms of the agreement, Toshiba will provide support for multifunction printers (MFPs) in use by government entities throughout the nation. WSCA has the option to extend the agreement for an additional four years.
Toshiba’s MPS solutions for WSCA will begin with a free assessment of their printing environment. Toshiba MPS experts will use the company’s proprietary and award-winning tool – Encompass, to develop a deep understanding of the current print environment as well as to design an optimized infrastructure. The Encompass assessment will identify potential security risks and recommend methods for protecting valuable data in order to meet strict industry and governmental compliance standards. Toshiba’s Encompass program is also designed to fully support energy and environmental initiatives and will provide an Encompass Green Report that offers an in-depth understanding of the company’s print-related eco footprint and provide solutions to help reduce environmental impact. Ongoing support to WSCA MPS clients will include an online portal to more efficiently facilitate service requests and supply ordering. Toshiba uniquely offers its clients one single source for break/fix services, supplies replenishment, Help Desk services and support for both Toshiba and non-Toshiba devices.
Offix Purchases Ken Reid, Inc. of Virginia Beach
Dec. 24, 2012 – Ken Reid Inc.’s business and assets have been acquired by Offix LC. As of December 5, 2012, the company began trading as Ken Reid, a Division of Offix. Ken Reid Inc. has been active in the Tidewater area for over 44 years selling and servicing products from Canon and Konica Minolta as well as an abundance of office supplies. After the unfortunate and untimely passing of Ken Reid, the company was placed on the market. Offix LC is one of the largest independent dealers in the United States and an industry leader in providing world class network connected document management products, professional and software solutions that enable customers to effectively and efficiently manage their documents. Offix sells and services Canon, Sharp, Samsung, Konica Minolta, HP, Kip, and Océ products.
Headquartered in Gainesville Virginia, Offix also has a branch in Richmond Virginia. With the addition of the Tidewater, Ken Reid Division, Offix can extend its expertise and reach. By joining the best parts of both our companies, the company says it will be able to provide customers with even more state-of-the-art office equipment, software and office supply solutions.
Rick Taylor Announced as Keynote Speaker for the Executive Connection Summit with Technology United
Dec. 4, 2012 – MWA Intelligence, Inc. (MWAi), a provider of enterprise-class Machine to Machine (M2M) and Machine to People (M2P) solutions and services, along with the Technology United alliance, a group of leading technology providers in the computing and electronics industries announced today that Rick Taylor, President and COO of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. will deliver the Keynote Address for the upcoming Executive Connection Summit, January 22-24th, 2013, at the Hotel Valley Ho, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Executive Connection Summit, the first technology and managed services focused gathering for print/imaging industry executives who will meet in Scottsdale to learn about and discuss the technologies, trends and best practices that are driving and transforming the industry. The Summit will include a packed agenda of speakers from some of the leading technology companies in the world, along with industry thought leaders from inside the print/imaging industry and from beyond, including SAP and the Technology United alliance members; Intel, Newfield IT, GreatAmerica Financial Services, LMI, Intellinetics, ESP, Green Hills Software, Barrister and GreenPrint, as well as other technology companies not typically known by the print/imaging channel. Each session will be followed by comprehensive round table discussions on how these technologies will affect the print/imaging industry in 2013 and beyond.
The Executive Connection Summit will set the stage for 2013 with a distinctive format that will give attendees the opportunity to take part in discussions, as well as the opportunity to not only listen, but to speak with and share ideas about technology and business models for the New Year, with a prestigious line up of speakers and guests, in a unique forum that will bring the leaders of the print/imaging channel together for 2 1/2 days of in-depth discussions and knowledge sharing.
For more information contact: marketing@mwaintel.com
Event Website: www.technologyunited.com/ecs
FlexPrint, Inc. Among Phoenix Business Journal’s 2012 Best Places to Work
Dec. 21, 2012 – FlexPrint, Inc. (www.flexprintinc.com), a national provider of managed print and IT solutions was recognized again as being one of the best places to work in the Phoenix Business Journal’s list of 2012 Best Places to Work. This is the 6th consecutive year that FlexPrint has received Best Places to Work accolades.
Now in its 10th year, the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work program recognizes companies with excellent moral, engagement and retention. Employees evaluated their companies in areas such as goals and leadership, communication and support, advancement opportunity and skill development, recognition and compensation, tolerance and flexibility, and embracing innovation and ideas.
“What makes this recognition particularly special is that it is based on the feedback and insights of our employees. Employee satisfaction is a primary component of our success,” says Frank Gaspari, CEO of FlexPrint, Inc. “Employees who are happy, engaged and challenged are able to deliver the superior level of client service FlexPrint is committed to providing.”
FlexPrint has cultivated a positive work environment even during a period of rapid national growth and changes. “We have incredibly talented people who are committed to our customers, and passionate about our company,” adds Phil Lampugnano, President and COO of FlexPrint, Inc. “Our employees are the driving force behind us executing our strategy, driving significant growth in our core business and remaining absolutely focused on delivering measurable value to our growing national customer base.”
West Point Releases Axess SalesPro
Dec. 20, 2012 – West Point Products has announced the release of Axess SalesPro, aninteractive, 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” says 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,” adds 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.”
All Covered Acquires IT Services Practice of Phoenix-based InterTech
Dec. 20, 2012 – All Covered, a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., has announced that InterTech Computer Products (InterTech), a technology solution provider headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has joined All Covered. With the addition of InterTech, All Covered significantly expands its presence across key Western states such as Arizona and Nevada.
With offices in Phoenix and Las Vegas, InterTechis one of the leading technology solution providers for businesses in the U.S., according to All Covered. Renowned for its service specializations and technical expertise, InterTech helps companies design, implement, deploy, service, support, and manage their network, security, wireless, and unified communications infrastructures. The InterTech team works with many of the nation’s most prominent organizations to leverage network technologies to reduce costs, improve performance, and solve business technology issues. InterTech is a VMware Enterprise Solutions Provider, a Microsoft Partner and has several other specialized certifications in Virtualization, Unified Communications (VoIP), Security, Wireless, Storage, and Networking. InterTech operates a Remote Network Management and Monitoring Center in Phoenix and is a recipient of the Ingram Micro Service Partnership Award for service excellence.
Nuance Document Imaging Named Largest Global Scanning and Capture Software Vendor for Third Consecutive Year
Dec. 18, 2012 – Nuance Communications, Inc. has been ranked number one in the worldwide document capture software market in a new study from the market research firm Harvey Spencer Associates (HSA). This marks the third consecutive year Nuance has placed as the leading global scanning and capture software vendor.
The report, called “The 2012-2013 Worldwide Market for Document Capture Software,” found Nuance products captured 17 percent of the overall global document capture market in 2011 – leading all other companies. Nuance’s acquisition of Equitrac in 2011 strengthened the value proposition of eCopy ShareScan, the world’s best-selling document scanning and workflow solution for networked multifunction printers (MFPs), the report stated.
HSA research shows that the Ad Hoc Image market segment has grown due to more sophisticated channel offerings driven by the increased use of networked MFPs in the enterprise. Nuance owns 37 percent market share in the Ad Hoc Image segment, more than four times the amount of its nearest competitor, and leads the competition with a 29 percent market share in Ad Hoc Transaction, defined as demand-based capture that is intended to be integrated into business processes.
The Nuance MPS software portfolio includes Equitrac print management and cost recovery software, Nuance eCopy ShareScan scanning and workflow solutions, and Nuance OmniPage, PaperPort, PDF Converter Professional and eCopy PDF Pro Office desktop applications. Nuance MPS software boosts personal productivity, increases departmental efficiency and streamlines enterprise workflows. It delivers an end-to-end solution that supports workflows from MFPs to desktop and mobile devices to the cloud.
Supplies Network Enhances Managed Print Portal
Dec. 19, 2012 – Supplies Network has announced a new exclusive enhancement to MyPrinterManager.com, the company’s online portal where, with the click of a button, dealers can view everything they need to know about their customer’s print environment. This portal gives dealers the ability to use features like the Dealer Customer Dashboard, a sales funnel tool listing details and status on all active contracts and prospect opportunities, view all devices under management with current supply levels and tracking of upcoming and previous shipments as well as manage service tickets and CPI invoicing.
This online portal now offers dealers the ability to obtain an Executive Summary Report. This report is an on-demand, exclusive feature facilitating customer reviews, providing dealers the ability to input actionable data and reporting including key data points and graphs showing even more about the customer’s print environment. This report was built with the dealer’s brand in mind allowing the dealer to place their logo directly on the report.
The Executive Summary Report provides detailed analytics for the end‐user environment, including a printer evaluation with the age of the device and lifetime page counts, which allows dealers to optimize fleets and reveal upgrade opportunities thus saving time and money. The features of this report allow dealers the ability to summarize service response times and proactively manage maintenance. Combined with the Customer Dashboard, this report delivers a powerful customer analytics tool and sales funnel.
To learn more about MyPrinterManager.com, contact a Supplies Network MPS Solutions Advisor at (800) 775-5056
Doculex Archive Studio Comes to Brother Online
Dec. 18, 2012 – Brother International Corporation has announced a strategic collaboration with DocuLex, Inc., creator of business-ready document management software. The combination adds workflow integration to the DocuLex Archive Studio, an advanced document management software solution. Through Brother Online, a suite of smart, Web-based business services and solutions, customers looking to take advantage of cloud computing technology can access multiple services, such as the DocuLex Archive Studio, as well as additional resources and information to support cloud adoption into their businesses. This new offering reinforces the Brother commitment to provide its customers with convenient and affordable access to web-based applications from leading document management companies.
Brother customers can utilize its family of scanners and Multi-Function Center devices, including the new ImageCenter ADS-2500W scanner and MFC-J4510DW all-in-one printer, to move documents from paper to the cloud. Once the document is delivered to the Doculex Archive Studio via the Brother cloud service, users can manage diverse content types from a secure, indexed and searchable electronic repository, virtually anytime and from anywhere. To simplify paper-to-digital conversion, Brother offers its unique one-touch pull scan feature, usable directly from within the Doculex Archive Studio, allowing users to securely scan and send documents to the cloud with the touch of one single button on the user interface. The DocuLex Archive Studio also offers users a full suite of document management, records management and email management capabilities, for a virtually unlimited mailbox and document repository, all via a 100 percent browser-based application. This centralized and robust service offering can help drastically minimize IT overhead for SMBs and large corporate workgroups while streamlining workflow and collaboration.
Features such as WorkSpace and Shareportal help enhance workgroup productivity and collaboration with internal and external tools that ensure all content is easily searchable and accessible by internal workgroups, as well as external clients, vendors and partners. All parties can securely manage and share electronic content directly through a secure link, thus eliminating the need for FTP transfers, email inbox size limits, couriers and overnight services.
“As we aim to bring order to the enterprise, we are thrilled to expand our best-in-class document management solution to the Brother customer base,” says David Bailey, president, DocuLex. “This relationship with Brother marks an achievement in our objective to broaden the reach of this highest-value content management solution.”
To ensure compliance with records retention, security and business continuity policies, the DocuLex Archive Studio automates and simplifies the classification of electronic records with automatic administrative processes and data choices. As new records are entered using Brother one-touch scanners or familiar desktop tools, such as Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Outlook and other desktop products, retention policies and additional version information are immediately associated with each document. This helps ensure that all content entered is properly labeled with accurate, organized and searchable data to define possible legal holds and eventual destruction based on industry retention and security rules.
One-Touch Pull-Scanning is currently available on the Archive Studio. The Archive Studio Content Management Software Suite is available as a single server installation or as a Software as a Service (SaaS)/Cloud solution. Users get unlimited access to the industry-acclaimed DocuLex Technical Support Team, latest version software releases and webinar refresh courses.
For more information or to try a live demonstration of the DocuLex Archive Studio, please (click here)
DocuWare Certifies Panasonic Scanner for Use with Document Management System
Dec. 18, 2012 – DocuWare Corporation has announced that the Panasonic KV-S1065C workgroup scanner has been tested and certified with DocuWare’s latest version of their software, V5.1c SP2. The Panasonic KV-S1065C workgroup scanner quickly and easily integrates with DocuWare software, allowing users to effortlessly turn paper documents into digital files. Documents are scanned in color, black and white, or grayscale, and can then be shared via email, stored on the network, saved on a USB drive, sent to networked printers and copiers, or transmitted to a network folder that DocuWare monitors, automatically delivering scanned images to a virtual ‘in basket’ for further processing. The KV-S1065C provides color scanning up to 60 pages per minute (ppm) and the resulting digital images offer a fully searchable PDF for filing in DocuWare. DocuWare performed interoperability testing of the Panasonic KV-S1065C scanner with DocuWare Windows Client, using ISIS and with DocuWare Desktop Scanning, available with the latest version release.
DocuWorld 2013 to be held in May, Dallas
Dec. 4, 2012 – DocuWare Corporation will hold its annual conference, DocuWorld, May 8-10, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Coming off a year of record attendance in 2012, DocuWare will build on the successful format that expanded the educational opportunities not only for its Partners (DocuWare refers to its resellers as Partners) but for customers too. These in-depth workshops are designed to broaden their knowledge of the DocuWare product line. Additionally, attendees will have direct access to company executives along with key vendors within the ECM industry.
Greg Schloemer, President of DocuWare Corporation, welcomes the opportunity to meet with Partners and customers: “We look forward to new levels of Partner and customer involvement and look forward to demonstrating the newest time saving features for greater efficiency and productivity with our product.”
The Hyatt Regency Dallas has been chosen for the 2013 DocuWorld Conference.
DocuWare (founded 1988) ranks among the world’s leading Document Management software companies. The company operates worldwide from Germering near Munich and from New Windsor, New York with subsidiaries in the UK, Spain and France. Its products are available in 70 countries and 16 languages to over 100,000 users in approximately 10,000 installations.
For more information on DocuWare, visit www.docuware.com.
Xerox eConcierge Offers Resellers New Ways to Build Business; Drive SMB Loyalty
Dec. 11, 2012 – Xerox is reportedly making it easier for resellers to grow their business and stay connected with their small- and medium-sized customers with two new offerings within Xerox eConcierge, a cloud-based supplies replenishment program for networked printers and multifunction printers.
New to the program is the Xerox Replacement Cartridge line, allowing resellers to offer their customers savings through a lower-cost, high-quality alternative to OEM cartridges. Not only will resellers make it easier for customers to replace supplies for any manufacturer’s device, Xerox eConcierge helps resellers grow revenue and margins by simplifying the hassle of order tracking.
Resellers who buy through Xerox’s distribution partner Supplies Network can now offer the program to their customers. Under this arrangement, resellers maintain the pricing and shipping rates established with Supplies Network, allowing them to offer Xerox eConcierge while maintaining the same profit margins.
Through Xerox eConcierge, resellers help their customers save money with free lifetime service coverage on Xerox devices – worth an average of $1,280 – and on reliable replacement cartridges for non-Xerox devices, up to a 50 percent savings.
Walters & Shutwell Inc. Bring Professional Selling Seminars to MPS and Managed Services Industry
Dec. 11, 2012 – Walters & Shutwell Inc. have announced their new seminar designed specifically towards business to business (B2B) selling professionals in the transformation from price centric, transactional sales to consultative and collaborative business partnerships.
This seminar combines decades of B2B sales training knowledge of Caskey Achievement Strategies with real world, in the trenches copier and managed print services expertise of Walters & Shutwell Inc.
The two-day seminar, “How to Sell Premium Solutions to Price Conscious Buyers,” will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM – Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM (EST) in Chicago (Downers Grove), United States.
Attendees have the opportunity to learn:
• How to reposition as an expert
• How to prosper in managed services
• How to work within the “Seek, Avoid and Remedy mentality”
• The Rules, Tools and Attitude for personal acceleration within the transformation
Additionally, case studies, open discussions and pre- and post-Web sessions provide an immersive experience.
For more information or to register go to www.waltersshutwell.com or email ws@waltersshutwell.com.
BLI Announces New CEO
Dec. 3, 2012 – Hackensack, N.J. — Buyers Laboratory LLC has announced that its Board of Directors has completed a leadership succession plan. John A. Lawler has become Chief Executive Officer of BLI, effective December 3, 2012. Michael Danziger and Mark Lerch, the current CEO and COO, respectively, are now senior advisors to the Company and remain significant shareholders and members of the Board of Directors.
John Lawler is an experienced information services executive, having previously served as President and CEO of Martindale-Hubbell, a provider of information regarding legal and government professionals, and in a range of senior executive positions at Dun & Bradstreet, including serving as vice president of Global Product and Business Development and vice president of Dun & Bradstreet Japan. Most recently, John served as president of Scantron Corporation, a provider of education technology products, and as President and CEO of Triumph Learning, a provider of supplemental education materials.
Copier Careers Publishes 2012 Sales Representative Salary Survey Results
Dec. 7, 2012 – The Copier Careers 2012 Sales Representative Salary Survey is now available. The second annual survey reflects the responses of nearly 10,000 major account managers, government account managers, MPS/solution sales reps, national account managers, senior account executives, named account managers, and account executives. The survey tracks base pay, commission, and (new this year) sales quotas. Key findings from the 2012 survey include:
- Both commission and base pay have increased across the board for all job titles since 2011, with an average total increase of $1,440.
- Proven sales professionals are in high demand. The challenge dealerships face is in convincing these reps to quit their lucrative jobs to pursue new opportunities. “What dealers need to realize is that anyone who’s currently at or above quota is already making a fantastic living,” says Jessica Crowley, head of recruiting for Copier Careers. “So the burden is on employers to convince candidates that accepting a new position will pay off.”
- Dealerships that have resisted offering managed print and managed network services are finding it particularly difficult to recruit quality sales staff. “If there’s a solution the sales rep can’t sell because the dealer doesn’t support it, that rep is leaving money on the table,” says Crowley.
To get the whole story, read or download a free 5-page Sales Representative Salary Survey online at www.copiercareers.com/salary_survey/2012_sales_rep_salary_survey.pdf.
Ricoh Announces New Ricoh Web Font Collection
Dec. 11, 2012 – Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC has announced the latest InfoPrint Font Collection. InfoPrint Font Collection enables users to increase the appeal of their business communications by controlling document appearance to reinforce their brand, customize Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) documents with popular documents and globalize AFP documents quickly and easily.
Ricoh’s InfoPrint Font Collection V3.2 consists of character sets and AFP code pages that allow users to print standard documents using familiar typefaces. It also includes AFP raster fonts, AFP outline fonts and TrueType/OpenType typefaces for printing Unicode-encoded AFP data. The InfoPrint Font Collection Version 3.2 allows users to:
- Enable the creation of AFP applications in popular typefaces found in Microsoft and Apple applications
- Enhance the readability of business communications to help achieve their intended effects
- Draw attention to specific items, create emphasis and improve readers’ responsiveness to business communications
- Customize the appearance of documents to express the organization’s style and tone
- Permit the globalization of AFP applications in multiple languages using a single font
- Improve print quality on high-resolution printers
The new font collection allows users to continue using their current applications and printers that use raster fonts, while also giving them the tools to improve output quality with the use of AFP outline fonts. For users planning to migrate to TrueType or OpenType technology, this latest version simplifies the migration process by offering a starter set of fonts. When combined with Ricoh solutions such as InfoPrint Manager and Ricoh ProcessDirector, raster fonts can automatically be substituted with equivalent AFP outline fonts, offering improved print quality on compatible high-resolution printers.
For more information about InfoPrint Font Collection Version 3.2, click here.
sd|University to Hold MPS Sales Workshops in West Palm Beach January 14-16
Dec. 7, 2012 – sd|University, the advanced training division of Strategy Development, is conducting their award-winning MPS training January 14-16, 2013 in West Palm Beach, FL. The SD MPS Sales Workshop will take place on January 14-15, followed by the SD MPS Advanced Sales Workshop on January 16, 2013.
For dealers who are an sd|University member company, this is one of the portfolio of educational experiences their sales and management team should attend, according to Strategy Development. For those dealers not enrolled in the tuition program, they can still attend Strategy Development’s education by enrolling for the individual classes. This training is available at the lowest individual class investment in the industry.
The two-day class, SD MPS Sales Workshop, will be led by Tom Callinan, principal of Strategy Development, and will cover the MPS sales process for both small, fewer than 25 devices, and mid-sized, 50 – 250 devices, companies. Participants will learn the proper contact level and value proposition based on company size; how to get an appointment at the correct level; how to identify the areas of pain associated with the print environment based on company size; how to conduct an effective and efficient assessment to support the business case for a change; how to price a transaction, both outsourced and equipment led; and finally, how to present a winning proposal. For more details please visit www.strategydevelopment.com/mpsfundamentals.
The one-day SD MPS Advanced Sales class, also led by Callinan, will focus solely on the quarterly business review (QBR), a process Strategy Development introduced to the MPS community. With proper execution of the QBR you will consistently gain share of wallet within your customers’ accounts. For a full class description, please visit www.strategydevelopment.com/mpsadvanced.
For more information on sd|University and how the tuition program works and how it stacks up against the competition please visit www.sd-university.com. For more information or to register for the SD MPS classes, visit www.strategydevelopment.com/events or contact Tom Callinan at callinan@strategydevelopment.com or at (610) 527-3317.
Sd|University to Hold Advanced Enterprise Selling Skills in Chicago, Jan. 24-25
Dec., 2012 – Sd|University, the advanced training division of Strategy Development, is conducting Advanced Enterprise Selling Skills Workshop (AESS) on January 24-25, 2013 in Chicago, IL. The Advanced Enterprise Selling Skills workshop will empower a dealer’s sales force to penetrate new accounts and develop additional business into existing accounts. Attendees will learn a methodic repeatable sales process, time and territory management, business acumen and decision-maker motivation, prospecting, questioning and listening skills, initial sales call and presentation skills, proposal writing fundamentals, proficiency in negotiation, account planning and customer retention, as well as about maintaining and expanding customer relationships.
This intensive, two-day program, designed by Strategy Development consultants, will be taught by Tom Callinan, Managing Partner of Strategy Development, and Gary Schwartz.
This training is available at the lowest individual class investment in the industry, according to Strategy Development. For a list of all classes currently scheduled for sd|University,visit www.strategydevelopment.com/events. For more information or to register, please contact Tom Callinan at callinan@strategydevelopment.com or at (610) 527-3317.
Epson WorkForce Pro C Series Printers Win Gold in Best in Biz Awards 2012
Dec. 13, 2012 – Epson America has been named a Gold winner in the Small to Medium Business Product of the Year for its WorkForce Pro C Series printers from Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts. For the Small to Medium Business Product of the Year, judges analyzed various criteria to determine category winners, including cost savings for SMBs, ease of use, warranty, support, and business productivity. The WorkForce Pro C Series printers received high rankings in these areas and more, earning it the title of Gold winner.
Epson developed the WorkForce Pro C Series specifically to provide VARs and commercial channel partners and their customers with cost-effective printing solutions that deliver superior quality output and meet customer technology needs. The Epson WorkForce Pro C Series single function and multifunction Workgroup Color Printers deliver up to 50 percent lower printing costs when compared to color laser printers, increased reliability with a best-in-class three-year warranty, professional quality prints, and robust duty cycles for durability.
More than 400 entries were received in this year’s awards program, from a wide array of public and private companies of all sizes and from a variety of industries and regions in the U.S. and Canada. Best in Biz Awards 2012 honors were presented in more than 50 categories, including Company of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year, Executive of the Year and Best New Product of the Year.
Winners of Best in Biz Awards 2012 were determined by an independent panel of 32 judges from top-tier news, business and technology publications, as well as broadcast outlets and analyst firms, such as ABC, Businessweek, Computerworld, ECT News Network, Entrepreneur, eWeek, Examiner, Financial Times, Forbes, FOX News, Hartford Business Journal, IDG Ventures, IEEE Institute, Inc., Insight Media, King Features Syndicate, Lab Reviews, Network World, The News and Observer, PC Magazine, ReadWriteWeb, South Florida Business Journal, Tech-Gaming, Techtalk, Upstart Business Journal, USA Today and ZDNet.
For a full list of gold, silver and bronze winners in Best in Biz Awards 2012, visit: www.bestinbizawards.com/2012-winners.
