Mehdi Tehranchi of Notable Solutions Ernst & Young Finalist
May 8, 2014 – Ernst & Young LLP has announced that Mehdi Tehranchi, CEO and Co-Founder of Notable Solutions, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 Award in Greater Washington. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who are demonstrating excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The finalists were selected by a panel of independent judges from close to 100 nominations.
In its 28th year, the Entrepreneur of the Year Program has expanded globally to recognize company builders in over 140 cities and in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Ernst & Young Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level.
OKI Data Americas Introduces LED-based, Smart A3 Digital Color Multifunction Devices
May 08, 2014 — OKI Data Americas has announced a new series of high performance, LED-based, smart A3 digital color multifunction devices in the mid to large workgroup segment. The copier-based ES9465 and ES9475 deliver high quality performance in a compact design and will be available exclusively through the dealer office equipment channel beginning June 16, 2014.
The ES9465/ES9475 boast competitive color and monochrome print and copy speeds, allowing busy workplaces to generate professional-looking documents quickly, easily and at a competitivecost per copy, according to an OKI Data press release. These devices reportedly offer one of the smallest footprints, lightest weights and lowest noise levels in their class. They feature the smart Extendable Platform flexible architecture that enables dealers to develop customized solutions to meet the unique business needs of their customers. Additionally, these new LED-based multifunction devices provide many advantages such as superior print quality, faster output and greater reliability.
The ES9465/ES9475 models also deliver color and media flexibility for tabloid and banner printing up to 47 inches in length. A self-encrypting hard drive gives customers added confidence that their data is secure. With duplex printing standard and low power consumption, businesses are able to reduce paper and energy costs while minimizing their carbon footprint.
Navigator Managed IT Business Planning Session Announced for July
May 8, 2014 – GreatAmerica Financial Services and Collabrance LLC has announced they will hold their 7thNavigator for Managed IT Services business planning session on July 22 and 23, 2014 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The session is for office equipment and telecommunication dealers, independent VARs, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who are building Managed IT Services into their business model. The session will add a hiring segment conducted by PathShare® HR Services, a GreatAmerica Company that assists in attracting, motivating and retaining employees.
The main sessions will feature Milton Bartley, President and CEO of ImageQuest Managed Services, a successful and profitable Managed Services business. He will provide his perspective on lessons learned and his approach to Managed IT Services.
The PathShare component will include real world examples of successful hiring decisions and personnel management. “We want to help dealers’ Managed IT Services business be successful,” said Sally Brause, Director of HR Consulting at PathShare. “We understand that Managed IT requires a specialized skill set. At Navigator, we will share our knowledge and recommendations on how to get high-performers in Managed IT positions.”
Free Navigator Webinar:
Thursday, May 22, 2:00PM Central
Thursday, June 12, 2:00PM Central
Navigator Business Planning Session including lunch and learn with PathShare:
Tuesday/Wednesday, July 22-23 at GreatAmerica & Collabrance Headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Interested solution providers must register for the onsite business planning session by Monday, July 14, 2014. Participants are not required to be existing GreatAmerica or Collabrance customers to take part in the Managed IT Navigator programs. For additional information or registration, contact Collabrance at 877.715.8485 or visit www.greatamerica.com/ManagedITNavigator.
Konica Minolta Launches Order Automation and Multi-Channel Marketing Solutions
May 5, 2014 –Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of EngageIT Automation and EngageIT XMedia (cross media) software platforms. The new products are part of the company’s EnvisionIT Production solution offering, which combines bizhub PRESS technology, production solutions and professional services into a total solution that provides added value to address the key needs of today’s printers beyond basic “speeds and feeds.”
Both software platforms aim to help print production and service providers maximize profits through increased workflow efficiency, and expand their capabilities to help their end-customers leverage the power of multi-channel marketing.
EngageIT Automation is a Web-enabled order automation portal that is fully integrated with an automated production workflow to enable a printer to plan their production cycle for the most repetitive jobs, even before a print job enters the workflow. This solution combines all aspects of the production cycle – browsing and shopping, placing and managing orders, printing and finishing, as well as shipping and billing – to ultimately reduce the number of touches required to produce a single job. Additionally, EngageIT Automation’s integration paths allow customers with existing storefronts to fully automate their production processes while continuing to utilize their existing storefronts. This allows customers to leverage their existing storefront investment and gain workflow efficiencies and backend productivity. For more information about EngageIT Automation, click here.
EngageIT XMedia offers an easy-to-use interface that makes data management, segmentation, creative design, and deployment of multi-channel marketing simple. To do this, it manages and deploys all direct marketing channels, from direct mail to social media, in one fully-integrated platform. Nightly, hourly or real-time feeds allow automated triggers to deploy to any marketing channels so that customers are contacted based on a defined event, such as a purchase.. Users can create targeted marketing campaigns, use plug and play templates for direct marketing pieces, and track reports of all marketing activity and ROI from a single dashboard. For more information about EngageIT XMedia, click here.
Creaform Launches Next Generation of Go!Scan 3D Portable Scanners
May 5, 2014 – Creaform has announced the launch of two completely new versions of the Go!SCAN 3D scanner. Both versions reportedly provide fast and reliable 3D measurements, while offering the easiest portable 3D scanning experience on the market.
The Go!SCAN 50 was designed to measure the shape of medium to larger parts and offersoptimal flexibility. The Go!SCAN 20 delivers maximum resolution and is dedicated for use with smaller objects with intricate details, making it the perfect companion for 3D printers.
High speed: Typical objects are scanned in five minutes or less.
Professional-grade measurements: The Go!SCAN 3D provides an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) and resolution of up to 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).
Full-color 3D models: Users can easily and simultaneously capture of high-quality geometry and colors.
TRUsimplicity: Extremely simple scanning process.
Point and shoot: No preparation or complicated setup is required. The scanner is up-and-running in less than two minutes.
Go!SCAN 3D scanners are tailored to the unique needs of:
- Product development engineers and technicians from all industries
- Engineers who use CAD and 3D printing professionals
- Museology, heritage preservation, restoration, digital archiving, 3D scanning for research, analysis and publishing, multimedia, entertainment, computer graphics and special effects
At the same time as the Go!SCAN 3D release, Creaform launched the HandySCAN 3D scanner, which has been completely re-engineered for optimum speed, accuracy and portability. In addition, Creaform released the VXmodel, a Scan-to-CAD software module that integrates directly into Creaform’s 3D software platform, VXelements.
For more information on Creaform’s Go!SCAN 3D products, visit the Creaform web site: www.creaform3d.com
OKI Data Americas to Exhibit On-Demand White Printing Capabilities at the National Stationery Show
May 06, 2014 — OKI Data Americas has announced its participation in the National Stationery Show taking place May 18-21, 2014 at the Javits Center in New York, NY. Located in booth #1636, OKI Data will demonstrate the capabilities of its impressive digital color printer – the C711WT featuring white toner– in conjunction with professional invitation software and stationery from Mountaincow.
The C711WT from OKI Data is a desktop A4 digital color printer featuring white toner. Within the C711WT, the black toner cartridge and image drum are replaced with a white toner cartridge and image drum, resulting in a CMYW four-color configuration. The C711WT is compatible with most design software applications, and expands companies’ capabilities to include white.
Using the OKI C711WT combined with the latest PrintingPress Pro Extreme 8.0 software by Mountaincow, invitation designers can now offer fast, affordable in-house printing using white text, motifs and addresses onto dark media – a capability that previously needed to be out-sourced, adding to production time and costs.
The National Stationery Show attracts a diverse global attendance of 12,000 buyers from stationery, card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and “big box” mass retailers; online retailers and mail order catalogs; as well as special event planners, corporate marketers, importers and distributors.
New KODAK CREO IC-309 Server Drives Konica Minolta bizhub Full Color Digital Presses
May 1, 2014 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. and Kodak have released the latest technology development in the KODAK CREO Server family — the IC-309 Server. Developed specifically for Konica Minolta’s bizhub PRO C1060/C1070 models, the company’s latest front-end technology innovation is designed on a new architecture with the same robustness and usability existing customers have appreciated for years.
First demonstrated at Print ’13 in Chicago and more recently at IPEX in London, the latest addition to the Konica Minolta portfolio combines all of the benefits of the CREO Server Technology with new core architecture and more than 50 new features. Enhancements include ease of operator use, job processing speed and efficiency through completely parallel, page-level and job-level RIP.
Print Audit Introduces Embedded Application for KYOCERA Document Solutions America
May 1, 2014 – Print Audit has announced that Print Audit Embedded has been validated as compatible with Kyocera HyPAS-enabled multifunctional products (MFPs). Print Audit Embedded is a comprehensive print management solution that brings powerful cost recovery, rules-based-printing, secure release and pull-printing capabilities to Kyocera customers.
Print Audit Embedded installs directly onto Kyocera HyPAS-enabled MFPs, allowing users to control and recover printing, copying, faxing and scanning costs. Seamlessly integrated with the desktop versions of Print Audit 6 and Print Audit Secure, Embedded is a complete print management solution that eliminates the need for external hardware.
For more information, please visit the Print Audit Embedded for Kyocera product page: www.printaudit.com/print-audit-embedded-for-kyocera.asp
Formax Releases ColorMaxLP Digital Color Label Printer
April 28, 2014 – Formax has introduced the new ColorMaxLP Digital Color Label Printer. Using the latest Memjet inkjet technology, the ColorMaxLP produces full-color labels at speeds up to 60 feet per minute, in a compact tabletop unit.
The Memjet print head combines waterfall technology with 70,400 ink nozzles to accurately reproduce up to 16.8 million colors, according to a Formax press release. Featuring a “warm start,” the ColorMaxLP begins printing in under 10 seconds, and its high-capacity 250ml ink tanks allow for longer uninterrupted print runs.
The ColorMaxLP produces up to 1600 x 1600 dpi on a variety of label sizes and stocks, including gloss, semi-gloss and matte finishes, and has the capacity for full-bleed printing up to 8.5-inches wide. Users have the choice of three output modes; roll-to-roll, roll-to-cut, and print & hold.
Standard features include an integrated unwinder which is enclosed to protect against dust, an LCD control panel, built-in automatic cutter, Bartender label design software and easy-access service bays for ink cartridge replacement.
Options include an automatic roll-to-roll rewinder, Wasatch SoftRIP color matching software, a variable data printing module, and a convenient adjustable-height cabinet.
The ColorMaxLP is the ideal high-speed, low-cost solution for short to mid-run inventory and product labeling applications.
New Focus for the 2014 MPSA Awards
April 29, 2014 – The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has announced that the fourth annual MPSA awards will take place during the Transform Global 2014 event, June 2-4 in Louisville, Kentucky, and will recognize top contributors within the MPSA member community.
The 2014 awards will take on a new focus, one that acknowledges the commitments and contributions of MPSA members to the member community and the broader imaging industry through volunteering, content creation, support of the MPSA definition, and ongoing promotion of the association. The categories for the 2014 MPSA Appreciation Awards are:
Corporate Recognition: awarded to the company whose contributions in time, content and resources has gone above and beyond to better the broader community.
Individual Recognition: awarded to the individual(s) whose contributions in time, content and resources has gone above and beyond to better the broader community.
Industry Recognition: individuals and/or companies who have promoted the MPSA vision, definition, and philosophy to the broader community and imaging industry.
The 2014 MPSA Appreciation Awards will take place during lunch on Tuesday June 3, from 11:30am – 1:00pm at the Galt House Hotel in Ballrooms B & C. To learn more about the MPSA member community, visit: http://yourmpsa.org/join. For more information or to register for Transform Global, visit: https://photizogroup.com/events/transform-global-2014/transform-global-2014
Formax Rolls Out New Cut-True Guillotine Cutters
April 29, 2014 – Formax has announced the addition of two new Cut-True guillotine cutters to its line of Digital Print & Finishing Solutions. Standard features include a high-quality hardened steel blade, LED Cutting Line for accuracy, user-friendly controls, an all-metal stand with storage shelf, blade changing safety tool, and a variety of safety features.
The Cut-True 27A Automatic Programmable Paper Cutter offers precision cutting with intuitive controls for sheets up to 18.9-inches wide. The touchscreen control panel allows users to program up to 99 jobs with up to 30 cuts each. Adjusting the back gauge is simplified by using the control panel or the electronic hand wheel. Dual-button operation engages both the automatic clamp and the hardened steel blade. For safety and convenience, the 27A has an infrared light beam safety curtain which shuts down operation when the light plane is interrupted. With the capacity to cut paper stacks up to 3.15-inches high, the 27A also features an LED Cutting Line which allows operators to make fine adjustments and see exactly where the blade will cut.
The Cut-True 27S Semi-Automatic Paper Cutter cuts through stacks up to 3.15” high, up to 18.9” wide as well. User-friendly features include electronically-controlled two-hand operation and an automatic paper clamp in place of a manual hand crank. The spindle-guided back gauge, accurate to within .01”, is easily adjusted and the LED digital readout provides added precision. The 27S also includes the LED Cutting Line for precise cutting.
Each of the new cutters includes the following safety features: transparent rear cover, blade lock, external blade depth adjustment, easy blade change access from the front of the cutter, and a wooden paper push for safe alignment.
Formax Cut-True 27A and 27S Cutters are an ideal solution for transforming brochures, invitations and more, with professional, accurate cutting.
Canon Solutions America Honored at Xplor 2014
April 29, 2014 – Canon Solutions America, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., has announced it received several honors at the Xplor International 2014 Technology and Application of the Year Awards, presented Wednesday, March 26, 2014, during the Xploration 14 Customer Communications Conference held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Canon won awards in three categories:
Application of the Year – In the Application of the Year category, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the imaginative application of current technology and/or unique implementation of existing document and communication systems, Canon Solutions America received 1st Honorable Mention for the implementation of Océ PRISMAproduction and Océ InkControl system.
Technology of the Year – Additionally, the Océ ColorStream 3000 series digital inkjet platform received the Honorable Mention for the Technology of the Year Award, which honors an individual, company, or organization that has conceived and developed an original concept leading to a significant advancement in the industry.
Recognizing a Lifetime in Print Production – The event also focused on recognizing those whose contributions have made the print industry what it is today. Top honors were awarded to Mal Baboyian, Executive Vice President, Canon Solutions America, who received the Brian Platte Lifetime Achievement Award.
Not only is Mal Baboyian a top leader in the high-volume digital print industry, he is also a well-respected industry professional, an engaging speaker at industry events, and a friend to many in the diverse print industry. Mr. Baboyian is responsible for driving growth and profitability for both the Production Print Solutions and the Large Format Solutions divisions of the company, navigating the constantly changing transactional, direct mail, graphic arts, book printing, display signage, and reprographic markets. With a specialized focus on these markets, Baboyian guides all the activities relevant to the business and plays an instrumental role in achieving and sustaining industry leadership.
