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Xerox Expands Cloud Services for Small and Mid-sized Businesses

Submitted by Visitor on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 18:48

DALLAS – Small-and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking cloud services previously only available to global corporations can now transform their business operations using a new suite of cloud services from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX).

The services will be sold through Xerox’s value-added resellers (VARs) and include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for midrangeand Intel systems; Cloud Backup; and Disaster Recovery services.

Xerox’s business cloud services ensure that a company’s applications, data and IT platforms are secure. These services also manage workload demand and are priced to serve SMBs that have annual revenue of $10 million to $250 million.

“Cloud technology is often presented as a complex, ‘big company’ infrastructure solution. But, in fact, managing IT operations in the ‘cloud’ is just as relevant and affordable for smaller companies and can be even more impactful,” said Ken Stephens, senior vice president of Xerox Cloud Services. “Expanding Xerox’s IaaS and Backup and Recovery services to SMBs is the next step toward offering a full suite of business cloud services that SMBs can access on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ model.”

“Xerox extending its sales efforts to SMBs through VARs is a smart move, especially in the growing cloud space,” said Ben Trowbridge, CEO at Alsbridge, a global advisory firm. “It’s a logical extension of their longstanding enterprise services, with more opportunities to sell additional Xerox products and services relevant to SMBs.”

The new services include:

Xerox Cloud IaaS for Midrange and Intel systems
- Many cloud providers - for enterprises or SMBs - do not support multiple operating systems, databases, legacy applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The Xerox Cloud IaaS meets the conflicting demands of various operating models.
- Xerox delivers secure cloud services via five global data centers that house multi-tenant technologies and virtualized LANs.
- IaaS is quickly installed and ready to use with an on-demand “click and pick” provisioning process.
- IaaS ensures complete tracking, auditing and reporting capabilities.
Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Service
- Recovery of data, applications and operating systems - everything on the server and can be restored in less than 24 hours.
- An affordable approach for enterprises and SMBs needing remote backup and disaster recovery at a monthly, utility-based price, meaning customers pay for what they use.
- No long-term contracts required.
- The Business Cloud infrastructure used for corporate enterprises also is available for SMBs.
- Data backup is replicated, secured, encrypted and conducted daily.

“No matter the size, scope or location of a company, there’s a common denominator: how to manage costs and risks. Xerox delivers a utility model approach, intense security controls, systems and data redundancy, even a customized company-wide disaster recovery plan,” added Stephens. continue reading...

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Humane Society of Charles County - Top Dog Dinner & Castino

Submitted by jjustice on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 16:27

The Charles County Humane Society's 8th Annual Top Dog Dinner & Castino will be on March 30th with a Roaring 20s theme! For more information, check out the link below:

Xerox Announces the 7600i® Multipurpose Flatbed Scanner

Submitted by Visitor on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:03

PLEASANTON, Calif. – For photo enthusiasts or small and home offices looking for a color scanner that’s ultra slim, portable and easy to use, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced theXerox 7600i, a compact flatbed scanner that conveniently plugs into their computer’s USB port.

Priced at only $99.99, the device can scan up to 1200 x 1200 dpi in 48-bit color and comes bundled with a suite of document and image management software that streamlines scanning processes.

“Small office, work from home professionals and students will love the low price, the portability, and the quality results of the Xerox 7600i. It is an ideal scanning solution for anyone who needs a fast, flatbed scanner and outstanding software to help them be more productive,” said Bob Scaglia, senior vice president of sales for Visioneer, a Xerox licensing partner.

“Weighing just 3.3 pounds, measuring less than 1.5 inches tall, and powered solely by the USB port, the Xerox 7600i is a truly portable scanner. The extendable hinge and removable lid provides the added benefits of versatility for scanning books, magazines or oversized objects,” he said.

Ease-of-use, one touch scanning

The Xerox 7600i scanner includes Visioneer OneTouch^® scanning technology to eliminate the multiple steps usually required to send scanned documents or photos to an application. With OneTouch scanning technology users can touch one button and complete the scanning task, not just launch the program.

The Xerox 7600i scanner includes three front panel buttons to scan, copy, and e-mail. The buttons are pre-configured at the optimal settings for these most common scanning tasks, enabling first-time users to begin scanning immediately. Users can quickly customize any of the buttons for even more functionality or to suit their own scanning needs and preferences.

Abundant software bundle

The Xerox 7600i comes bundled with software that includes tools to edit, crop and retouch scanned images and then organize the files into folders. Users are also able to scan and automatically upload their documents to popular cloud destinations such as Google Docs^™, Evernote^®, DropBox, Box.net and others with the touch of one button.

Pricing, Availability

The Xerox 7600i has a U.S. list price of $99.99 and is availableimmediately through retail and online channel partners, major resellers, and Xerox and its agents and dealers. continue reading...

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Expand Printing Functions With Multifunction Printing Solutions!

Submitted by Web Master on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 18:30

Office printers have come a long way in recent years in regard to print quality, speed, and volume. As technology continues to advance, newer equipment allows your office to become more productive and cost effective. Your office cannot compromise when it comes to quality. Multifunction printing equipment has set itself apart from the competition as the high quality alternative to your standard desktop printer. Multifunction printing gives you the combined ability to print, copy, scan, and fax, all from one machine. There are many benefits your office will gain by switching to Multifunction, including:

Easy to use interface
Save on office space by consolidating equipment
Improved the efficiency and productivity of your office
Easily update your document management system

There are many reasons to make the switch to multifunction printers in your office. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of switching to multifunction, please contact Southern Solutions today! continue reading...

Make Collaboration Easy for Employees

Submitted by Visitor on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 18:22

In many companies today collaboration on projects is vital. With the ever-changing nature of business, many companies have offices and employees scattered across the country and even the globe. With employees spending more time away from the office than ever, it is extremely important that you have a way for employees to collaborate Interracial business group meeting on projects even when they are away.

Document management systems give your employees the ability to collaborate easier than ever before. Digital documents are easily shared and edited, and give your employees the chance to get the most out of every project.

Creating a digital archive that is easily updatable is simple, and can be done right from the equipment you already have. With integrated software solutions that allow you to scan, index, and save documents directly to your document management system, employees can work together on all types of projects, whether they are across the office or across the globe.

The best part about implementing a new document management system is the ease of use. It is simple to create and maintain a digital archive of all your documents, with a simple indexing procedure so all documents can be easily searched when needed in seconds.