Prime Office Innovations Launches New Website to Feature Solutions
June 19, 2014 – Prime Office Innovations (www.prime-office.com) announces the launch of their new web presence based on their theme, “From Print to Possibility.” The new Website showcases all of the solutions the company offers along with their new partnership with Sharp.
“We’ve been able to deliver amazing productivity enhancements to our clients by integrating multifunction systems with workflow solutions like DocuWare,” said Kevin Macklem, Co-Owner of Prime Office Innovations. “This new Website gives our current and future clients a true picture of how we can help improve their business.”
Prime Office Innovations helps companies move from Print to Possibility. The leadership team combines deep roots in the copier industry with a broad portfolio of software to deliver integrated solution to all types of businesses in the greater Detroit area. These solutions help clients increase profit, streamline workflow, enhance security and comply with government regulations.
The new Website features the company’s Global Print Solutions (GPS) program. This Managed Print Services program allows companies to get a true picture of their document printing and the related costs. The company then implements a plan to manage and reduce the cost of printing. The GPS reports then form a foundation for identifying workflow improvements.
Donna Kalmeta, Co-Owner of Prime Office speaks enthusiastically about the direction of the company: “Our clients actively seek out ways to improve their business. We want to make sure they know we can help them improve profitability and productivity.”
One of the main goals of the new Website is to share ideas on how clients can use technology to improve their business. Regular blog posts will share fresh thinking. Regular posts on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook will let the market know about new strategies they could put to work in their business.
The site also features Buyer’s Guides that help decision makers understand the items they need to consider when purchasing hardware, software or services. The Buyer’s Guides will also be made available to the market through Google AdWords.
“I’m very excited about the direction of Prime Office,” commented Darrell Amy, President of Dealer Marketing, the company that built and manages the new Web presence. “I’ve enjoyed watching the growth of this company and the passion that their management team brings to the business.”
OKI Data Americas Expands A3 Portfolio, Introduces ES9465 and ES9475 Smart Multifunction Devices and Announces New Solutions
June 16, 2014 — OKI Data Americas has introduced the ES9465 and ES9475 –two high performance, LED-based, smart A3 digital color multifunction devices which are available exclusively through the dealer office equipment channel. Part of the OKI Executive Series, these copier-based devices reportedly deliver high-quality performance in a lightweight, compact design. With their introduction, OKI Data further expands its broad and portfolio of printing solutions available through the channel – offering a complement of A3 and A4 devices within the mid to large workgroup segment.
For the customer, the ES9465 and ES9475 are among the smallest footprint, lightest weight and quietest of any comparable devices within their product segment. With up to three optional finishing capabilities – including inner finisher, multi-staple finisher and saddle-stitch functionality – these devices expand their range and desirability for busy workplaces.
The ES9465 and ES9475 deliver superior print quality, and competitive color and monochrome print and copy speeds. They boast exceptional color and media handling capabilities including tabloid and banner printing. A self-encrypting hard drive provides enhanced data security. In addition, these devices feature a full tilting nine inch LCD display panel, and support both cloud and mobile printing.
For the channel, these Executive Series devices feature the same open API platform – the smart Extendable Platform from OKI – as OKI A4 smart multifunction devices. This allows for flexible integration of various solution applications consistently across the dealer product portfolio. Furthermore, the LED-based ES9465 and ES9475 provide greater reliability and serviceability ease, and take less than an hour to install. These devices also feature standard reversing automatic document feeders (RADF), External Interface Enablers and full-yield toners.
The ES9465 and ES9475 multifunction devices with the smart Extendable Platform allow dealers to develop customized solutions to meet the unique business needs of their customers, and support complementary document management solutions to further-increase workplace efficiencies, including:
- PaperCut MF – a print job accounting and management software solution designed to support work environments of all sizes. PaperCut MF helps organizations accurately and conveniently account for – and recoup the costs of – printing and copying. Key features and functionality of the solution include “Find Me” secure print release, native iPad® print support and web based driverless printing, Mobile Print Release, detailed reporting with more than 50 pre-formatted reports, and embedded device support for multiple vendors. In addition, the solution allows organizations to purge unreleased print jobs to reduce waste and related print expenses.
- Drivve – Drivve| Image image capture solution delivers enhanced workflow and document lifecycle management to the most demanding and document-intensive environments. Drivve solutions bring a wealth of tracking, reporting, secure authentication and cost recovery features to users by converting hard copy documents and routing the resulting electronic files to an Enterprise Content Management or document management system. The automated process ensures accuracy, consistency and security, and helps to simplify, streamline and improve business processes.
- DocuWare Module connect to OKI – DocuWare solutions enable companies to organize and manage the flow of information – both internally and externally – from any MFP anywhere within an organization. By integrating DocuWare with OKI smart MFPs, customers will optimize and simplify document processing and workflow. In particular, DocuWare Module Connect to OKI simplifies scan-and-capture tasks, facilitates document storage in a centralized location, personalizes scanning destinations and indexing options for ease of filing and retrieval, and eliminates the need for fax phone lines.
- RightFax Connector – RightFax is a comprehensive enterprise fax and document distribution solution that automates time-intensive, manual, paper-driven processes to reduce paper-based operation costs, increase employee productivity, and decrease security risks associated with stand-alone fax machines and unsecure email connections. By integrating with OKI smart MFPs, the RightFax connector gives users convenient access to faxing capabilities on the same devices used for printing, scanning and copying. This integration helps maximize workplace productivity and cost-savings through the consolidation of all network fax services.
MPSA Announces Recipients of 2014 Recognition Awards
June 16, 2014 — The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) recently announced the recipients of the 2014 MPSA Recognition Awards, presented during the Photizo Transform event in Louisville, Ky., on June 2.
The awards acknowledge 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 MPSA executive board wanted to recognize the excellence that exists within our member community,” said MPSA President Greg Walters. “These awards recognize individuals and companies within that community who are innovators, who continually go above and beyond the call of duty and help grow our organization and our industry.”
The 2014 MPSA Awards recipients are as follows:
Corporate Recognition: Awarded to companies whose contributions in time, content and resources have gone above and beyond to better the broader community:
Individual Recognition: Awarded to individuals whose contributions in time, content and resources have gone above and beyond to better the broader community:
· Brian Dawson
· Laura Kittner
· Tom Hadlock
· Kevin Morris
· Jennifer Shutwell
· Ken Stewart
Industry Recognition: Awarded to individuals and/or companies who have promoted the MPSA vision, definition and philosophy to the broader community and imaging industry.
OKI Data Americas Announces Participation in the 35th Annual International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference and Expo
June 16, 2014 – OKI Data Americas has announced its participation in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference and Expo taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from June 28 through July 1, 2014. In booth #1842, OKI will demonstrate single function and multifunction color devices, and customized education solutions. From its broad product portfolio, OKI’s single function and multifunction printers (MFPs) are ideal for the education setting, delivering cost-effective versatility and enhanced performance to streamline workflow processes and optimize productivity.
During the ISTE Conference and Expo, OKI Data will exhibit banner and wireless printing capabilities, the Remark® Test Grading solution, PaperCut MF™ print and copy control software solution, and the Drivve® Image™ document capture solution. These software solutions will be demonstrated with OKI color printers and MFPs that give educators the ability to bring a vibrant color experience into the classroom while being able to control the cost of print, copy, scan and fax.
LMI Solutions Acquires Global Printer Services
June 13, 2014 – LMI Solutions (LMI), an R2 certified manufacturer, distributor and recycler of award winning replacement toner cartridges, today announced the strategic acquisition of Global Printer Services (GPS), a manufacturer and distributor of premium quality remanufactured printers expanding its award winning portfolio of products and services for imaging dealers, distributors, IT VARS, and other managed print providers.
As the two companies join forces, customers will be empowered to take complete control of their fleet profitability by sourcing top quality remanufactured printer hardware and remanufactured print consumables directly from the manufacturer. Further, the combined company will streamline previous complexities associated with providing an environmentally responsible product and service offering throughout the print life cycle.
Founded in 1996 by Bruce Andre, Global Printer Services (GPS) has established itself as the preferred choice of thousands of customers for high quality remanufactured printers throughout the United States. GPS offers a model that has been the cornerstone of success for profitable printer fleet management, Managed Print Services (MPS), and service swap scenarios.
Global Printer Services is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin with additional distribution centers in Minneapolis and Las Vegas. GPS currently manufactures ready-to-ship printer models and is the nation’s largest remanufacturer of HP laser printers. Over the past twelve months, GPS shipped over 18,000 remanufactured printers to customers looking to not only gain a 30 – 40% profit improvement over buying new print devices but take advantage of further profitability through lower cost remanufactured toner.
FlexPrint, Inc. Honored With Second Consecutive “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”
June 12, 2014 — For a second consecutive year, FlexPrint, Inc. has been recognized as one of “Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For through the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). Companies are assessed and evaluated by an independent research firm based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. Chicago’s top companies that display a commitment to excellence in employment enrichment and human resource practices are honored with the prestigious award.
Founded in 2005, FlexPrint is the largest-privately held Managed Print Solutions provider in the nation. What really sets FlexPrint apart is their founding business principal of providing strategic management of document output environments – rather than services as an afterthought or support for hardware sales. FlexPrint confines its client base to “best in class” organizations with larger fleets of document output devices allowing them to provide a cost effective program with the highest level of support nationally.
