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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...

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...

Xerox iGen4 Press, Full-Color Digital On-Demand Printing System, Expands Print Applications With New Features

Submitted by Visitor on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 00:41

Jan 25, 2012 TOKYO — Fuji Xerox has today launched the matte dry ink for its full-color on-demand printing system, Xerox iGen4 Press. The newly introduced ink provides gloss-controlled image quality, which enables the output close to offset printing quality, and expands the use of print applications such as photo-rich brochures and photo albums.

Together with the 26 inch Large Paper Path (Note 1), an optional product compatible with paper size up to 14.33 by 26 inches (364 by 660 millimeters), users can develop A4 six-panel broachers (14.33x26 inches)(Note 2), while maintaining offset-quality printing with controlled gloss, which is required in commercial printing. This expands the range of expressions by dynamically showing the whole image of what is to be appealed on a large sheet, and realizes the development of effective applications with a plenitude of information.

These features meet a wider range of needs for applications including direct mails, catalogs, photo albums, textbooks, promotional collaterals and transpromotion (combining advertising with transactional material such as invoices), which will create new business opportunities for printing companies, services bureaus and data centers.

Launched in 2009, Xerox iGen4 Press is well-received by customers for its color stability and reliability in addition to high image quality and productivity. In conjunction with the FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection that enhances print service operations, it also contributes to streamlining the printing workflow.

As a pioneer in production printing, Fuji Xerox will continue to contribute to customers' business expansion by strengthening its product line-up.

Note 1: Launched in September 2011.

Note 2: Paper-folding function is not included.

Note: When purchasing Xerox iGen4 Press, customers can select standard dry ink or matte dry ink. Additional Matte Toner Conversion Kit (1,150,000 yen / before tax) is required for the use of matte dry ink for customers who are currently using Xerox iGen4 Press.

List Prices

Product Name: Xerox iGen4 Press 

List Price (before tax): 89,000,000 yen

Product Names
List Prices (before tax)
Remarks

Black matte dry ink (MB)
67,000 yen
Approximately 90,000 pages: Capacity is based on 15%coverage on A4 size paper.

Cyan matte dry ink (MC)
92,000 yen
Approximately 95,000 pages: Capacity is based on 15%coverage on A4 size paper.

Magenta matte dry ink (MM)
92,000 yen
Approximately 115,000 pages: Capacity is based on 15%coverage on A4 size paper.

Yellow matte dry ink (MY)
92,000 yen
Approximately 115,000 pages: Capacity is based on 15%coverage on A4 size paper.

Availability
Japan and some countries and regions in Asia Pacific.
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This article was originally posted on Bertl. continue reading...

Patent Filings Rank Xerox Among the World’s Top Innovators

Submitted by Visitor on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 21:14

NORWALK, Conn. – Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) continues to expand its rich patent portfolio filled with innovation that helps simplify, speed up and create more efficient ways for work to get done in enterprises around the world.  The company received 1,030 U.S. patents in 2011.

The tally includes patents from Xerox wholly-owned subsidiaries;Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), and XMPie® -- all Xerox companies.  Xerox's joint venture in Japan, Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd., received 588 U.S. patents in 2011.  When taken together, the Xerox group garnered 1,618 U.S. patents, placing Xerox eighth on the IFI Patent Intelligence list worldwide.  

“Through our innovation, we’re helping our clients be more agile in today’s tough business environment.   Xerox innovation helps make it easier to mine context from the massive amounts of content needed to run their operation and can create a more sustainable enterprise,” said Sophie Vandebroek, Xerox chief technology officer and president of the Xerox Innovation Group. “Whether it’s collaboration with industry or university partners, co-creating with our customers, conducting first-of-kind pilots in U.S. hospitals or remote villages in India - we innovate.  It’s part of our heritage and a priority for our future.”

The company’s researchers develop new technologies resulting in real-world products and services.   A growing number of patents reflect Xerox’s focus on integrating innovation into the company’s services business.  For example, Patent Nos. 7,877,423 and 8,015,111 cover proprietary ways for state governments to better manage electronic payments, like child support from employer to recipient.  And, Patent No. 7865437 is for e-Childcare, a unique, paperless, web-based time and attendance system that simplifies the processing of subsidized childcare payments.

Xerox has filed nearly 58,000 patents around the world since 1930.

In addition to the National Medal of Technology, the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States, Xerox has received a number of innovation awards including being named to Thomson Reuters' 2011 listing of the World's 100 Most Innovative Companies, and The Wall Street Journal recognized  the Xerox Research Centre Europe with its 2011 Technology Innovation Award.  Also in 2011, Xerox received the Corporate Innovation Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for the invention, development and commercialization of Emulsion Aggregation toner.

Together, Xerox and Fuji Xerox invest about $1.5 billion annually inresearch and development.  continue reading...

Standard Register Meets Customer Demands for Consistent Brand Look with Eight New Xerox iGen4 EXP Presses

Submitted by Visitor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 21:14

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Maintaining brand consistency is more important than ever as companies design marketing collateral for various sales channels – including local and regional offices, agents, franchisees, dealers and resellers. Standard Register(NYSE: SR) purchased eight iGen4® EXP Presses from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) to help deliver high-quality critical communication materials for their customers. 

The Xerox presses are located in five Standard Register print centers across the U.S. 

“It is one thing to say you can deliver high-quality, color-critical documents, but it is quite another to build a national footprint to ensure repeatable, sustainable, color-critical documents as Standard Register has done,” said Steve McDonell, vice president of manufacturing and sustainability, Standard Register. “We take our customers’ brand reputation seriously. With Xerox’s color technology, we can maintain the look they’ve invested in.”

To maximize its technology investment, Standard Register worked with Xerox to develop a marketing strategy, which included color sales training and educational seminars – opening new ways for the sales force to engage customers on the benefits of digital printing. Xerox also assisted Standard Register in selecting color management software and developing color management processes.

Through its partnership with Xerox, Standard Register earned the G7 Master Printer Qualification – a stringent process that recognizes the company’s ability to deliver high-quality, consistent color print.

In addition to garnering increased business with the iGen4 EXP presses, Standard Register is expecting productivity gains and cost reductions with the press’ expanded sheet size and bindery capability.  continue reading...