8-5-10
HP Has Been Positioned as a “Leader” in t=
he
Latest Gartner “Magic Quadrant Report for MFPs and Printers.”
Submitted by Sara Johnson on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 19:09
PALO ALTO, Calif., Au=
g.
3, 2010- HP today announced it has been positioned as a “leader”=
; in
the latest Gartner “Magic Quadrant Report for MFPs and Printers.̶=
1;
A leading provider of IT research and advice, Gartner
issues independent multivendor reports that position vendors based on their
“ability to execute” and their “completeness of
vision.”
According to Gartner’s report, “software,
vertical solutions and service integration are playing a bigger role in the
purchasing decisions of office printers and multifunction products (MFPs). =
The
traditional speeds and feeds for typical office printing … have given=
way
to the hardware’s ability to integrate and deploy software applicatio=
ns
that connect them to the company’s document management systems. Remote
monitoring capabilities, diagnostics, security and other factors are becomi=
ng
the true differentiators.”
HP recently introduced solutions that not only levera=
ge
web, mobile and security technologies, but also offer customers new ways to
print and manage their information. From the first web-enabled printer that
allows users to print from anywhere without a PC, to the HP ePrint Enterpri=
se
Solution, which enables users to print from a Blackberry device, HP
demonstrates a vision for market change.
According to Gartner’s report, “the
traditional office MFP is an indispensible tool to most office environments
… [and] many of today’s MFPs can be called smart MFPs, because =
they
can be used to capture and render paper-based information directly into
enterprise content management, records management, ERP systems and document
management systems.”
With the HP Open Extensibility Platform, documents can
easily be transitioned between paper and digital forms depending on each
customer’s needs.
“We continue to make significant investments in=
our
MFPs to deliver the best in the industry for our customers,” said Ron
Coughlin, senior vice president, LaserJet Enterprise Solutions, Imaging and
Printing Group, HP. “The fact that leading analysts firms recognize HP
year after year reflects our endless focus and dedication in addressing our
customers’ evolving and unique needs.”
About Gartner Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2010 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with
permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketpla=
ce
at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner’s analysis of h=
ow
certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by
Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted i=
n the
Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those
vendors placed in the “Leaders” quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is
intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide=
to
action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect =
to
this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
This article was originally posted on Bertl.
4-27-10
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Sharp Security Suite
As an industry leader in document securit=
y,
Sharp recommends that businesses take a multi-layer approach to securing
documents and data. This has never been more important as the proliferation=
of
e-mail and the Internet has made the need to monitor and safeguard document
workflow a top priority.
Failure to take steps to protect informat=
ion
assets has serious consequences and risks exposing an organization to liabi=
lity
claims, financial loss and criminal penalties. Whether it's personal or
financial information, health records, confidential government information =
or
sensitive corporate data, it's critical to deploy solutions that minimize t=
he
risk of targeted or opportunistic threats.
Federal mandates also now require complia=
nce
with stringent laws, specifically, the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB), and Sarbanes-Oxley
Act (SOX), to protect medical, consumer and financial records, respectively.
Additionally, government agencies must comply with security-relevant polici=
es,
such as NSTISSP #111 and DoD Directive 8500.12.
The innovative suite of security offerings
from Sharp helps organizations to meet these rigorous compliance requiremen=
ts
by strengthening every link in the workflow chain—in relation to
MFPs—by addressing the following security topics:
DATA SECURITY
The optional Data Security Kit (DSK) helps
protect and control major MFP systems and subsystems (print, copy, scan, fax
jobs, network settings, operating system, memory components, local user
interface, engine and job controller). The DSK uses the 128/256 bit Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm on all data before it is written to RAM=
or
Flash memory and the hard disk. The DSK also provides overwriting routines =
for
deleted data to help ensure all information is virtually irretrievable by
unauthorized users.
ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY
To limit unauthorized access to each devi=
ce,
Sharp MFPs can utilize account codes, access cards, user/group profiles,
passwords, or external user accounts contained in an LDAP or Active Directo=
ry
server. All user credentials are transferred using a proven combination of
Kerberos, SSL or Digest-MD5 encryption to help avoid interception. Download more information abo=
ut
Sharp CAC-Common Access Card Offerings.
NETWORK SECURITY
Sharp MFPs feature an intelligent network
interface that can limit access to specific computers on a network by IP or=
MAC
address and selectively enable or disable any protocol or service port on e=
ach
device. All communications to and from the MFP can utilize Secure Socket La=
yer
(SSL) for secure transmission over the network and most devices also support
SMB, IPv6 and SNMPv3.
FAX SECURITY
The architecture of Sharp MFPs provides a
logical separation between the fax telephone line and LAN. It is, therefore,
virtually impossible for attackers to gain access to the internal systems of
the MFP or the local network.
DOCUMENT SECURITY
Protection for all sensitive documents ca=
n be
assured through Sharp encrypted PDF files for scanning and printing, or usi=
ng
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) & TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols for
scanning, printing, e-mail and setup.
AUDIT TRAIL SECURITY
The Sharp MFP internal audit trail, and/or
third party application software such as Equitrac Office®
software provides comprehensive auditing of all user activity. Certain fede=
ral
regulations parameters, such as 'to', 'from', 'when' and 'file name' can be
logged, reviewed and archived for conformance.
Download the Sharp Security Suite Brochure
(850K) and the Sharp Security Q&A in PDF format.
Sharp Color A4 MFPs Outperform Competition To Win BLI P=
ick Of
The Year Awards
Submitted by Sara Johnson on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 19:22 <= /p>
MAHWAH, N.J., December 9, 2009 – Sharp Imaging a= nd Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced that its MX-C401, DX-C401 and MX-B401 A4 MFPs = have received 2009 Pick of the Year Awards from Buyer’s Laboratory Inc. (B= LI). These awards acknowledge “outstanding performance” and excellen= ce “in areas of importance to IT professionals” in the MX- and DX-= C401 models (Outstanding Mid-Size Workgroup A4 Color MFP), and the MX-B401 (Outstanding Mid-Size Workgroup A4 Monochrome MFP).
"We are very happy to accept these Pick Awards fo= r the MX- and DX-C401 Models," said Gary Bailer, associate director product management, A4 multifunction printers, Sharp Imaging and Information Compan= y of America. "Along with the BLI Pick Awards their counterparts (MX- and DX-C311) received in the spring, the Frontier Series is quickly becoming on= e of our most popular and critically acclaimed lines. These awards further valid= ate Sharp's commitment to manufacturing high-quality MFPs in a number of differ= ent segments that meet our customers' needs for superior functionality, connectivity, security and reliability."
These products bring brilliant output closer to the workgroup with a design that has a small footprint to fit in to environments others won't, yet isn't small on functionality. A large 8.5 inch (diagonal) W-VGA color touchpanel display simplifies operation by providing an intuiti= ve user interface. Incorporating next-generation common controller architectur= e, these Frontier Series models provide the same uniform functionality and operability that can be found across Sharp's award-winning MFP product line. These models offer modular expandability, remote-access capabilities, and a value-added approach to network and software integration. They also incorpo= rate Sharp's award-winning Sharp OSA® platform and the industry-leading Shar= p Security Suite to protect data and control access.
"As for the MX-B401, the demand for monochrome MF= Ps remains very strong, especially in the A4 category" said Gary Bailer, associate director product management, A4 multifunction printers, Sharp Ima= ging and Information Company of America. "We take pride in offering our dea= lers a wide array of options so they are fully equipped to meet virtually any customer need. The MX-B401 is a very robust machine and this award undersco= res its superior functionality, connectivity, security and reliability." <= /p>
All of these models incorporate Sharp’s newest developments in device management, with Remote Front Panel capability that provides the IT administrator or helpdesk professional with the ability to = see exactly what the end-user is seeing. They can remotely change settings, show the user how to perform a function, or diagnose and often rectify problems without deploying a technician to the device. This unique MFP capability dramatically reduces unit downtime and support costs.
Sharp takes its intuitive product line one step furthe= r by adding its Printer Administration Utility version 5 (PAU5) as a standard feature on these products. With PAU5, customers can gain enhanced levels of support, by allowing the IT administrator to grant the service provider Rem= ote Front Panel capability directly from their dealership. With Remote Front Pa= nel and PAU5, dealers have the ability to get closer to their customers by offe= ring them an unparalleled level of support.
In judging these awards, BLI subjects color printers a= nd printer MFPs to a battery of rigorous lab tests. Products taking top honors demonstrate outstanding performance in BLI testing, which evaluates products for a variety of important performance aspects, including reliability, image quality, productivity, print drivers, feedback to workstations, administrat= ive utilities, ease of use, network setup, toner yield and more.
For more information about the complete line of Sharp document solution products, contact Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07495-1163, or call 800-BE-SHARP. For on= line product information, visit Sharp’s Web site at sharpusa.com or sharpusa.com/documents.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office soluti= ons, solar energy solutions and mobile communication and information tools. Lead= ing brands include AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit™ digital audio products, SharpVision® projection products, Notevision® multimedia projectors, Insight® Microwave Drawer® appliances, SuperSteam™ ovens, Plasmacluster® air purifiers and the OnEnergy&= #8482; solar system. For more information visit Sharp Electronics Corporation at www.sharpusa.com
Sharp, Sharp OSA, and related trademarks are trademark=
s or
registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated companies.=
All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT:
Karl Pawlewicz Chris Loncto
Crenshaw Communications Sharp Electronics Corporation
Phone: 646-484-4523 Phone: 201-529-8680
Email: karl@crenshawcomm.com Email: lonctoc=
@sharpsec.com
This article was originally posted on Buyer&#= 8217;s Laboratory.
September 2009
To our valued customers and business partners:
After 8 = years of charging only $79.00 on labor for our Gold program, we find the need to rai= se our prices ten dollars for a flat rate monochrome repair call to $89.00. It= is our goal to still bring you the best value available. We have held the line since 2001, even through $4 gas and other increases in the cost of doing business. We know it is only a small increase but it goes against the grain= for us to have to do this in a tough economy. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience or difficulty it may cause and look forward to a continued partnership in business.
Thank yo= u for your valued trust in our services.
Will McFarland
May 2009
Laser Line Welcomes Laser Age into our fold! Laser Line has set the bar for all other servicing a= nd support companies who wish to succeed in the same market of business we have done for over the past 20+ years to as high as it goes. Laser Line is the largest HP servicing-support center throughout all of Maryland with over 5 = 000 current clients supporting over 30 000 placements. We are also an independe= nt dealer for the entire Sharp copier and MFP product line and support the ent= ire State of Maryland, DC and the Northeastern Virginia Market.
With over 20 years in business Laser Line has met the needs of thousands of clients from all scales of size and requirements including numerous Fortune 500 Companies Colleges Universities<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> School Districts State and Local Government Agencie= s as well as Legal Accounting Manufacturing and Medical markets = to name a few. In essence, we provide businesses within our servicing market p= lace with the right solution of copier, printer and networking products in conjunction with the service and support you need to maintain a safe secure and efficient printing and computing environment. In being the largest here in our field of expertise, certain companies that provide simi= lar services look to us as a leader and therefore maintain a relationship with = us as a result.
For many years, Laser Age has been such a company that= has maintained a solid and successful relationship with Laser Line and has recognized the many overall benefits that we as a joined company can bring = to the table for the thousands of businesses throughout the Northeastern Virgi= nia Market. As a result, Laser Age as agreed to join Laser = Line as one new company moving forward throughout all markets with one name R= 11; Laser Line.
The entire T.E.A.M. at Laser Line welcomes the T.E.A.M= . of Laser Age to our family and we collectively look forward to many years ahea= d of us with Dan Vetal and his T.E.A.M. as one new combined T.E.A.M. T.E.A.M. - (Together Everyone Achi= eves More) – and that’s exactly what we bring to each and every one = of our clients and opportunities we enjoy supporting each and every day!
Feb. 2009
Laser Line welcomes Sanders Dooley to our Sales Team! Sanders recently relocated to the Maryland area from Illinois, where he wor= ked in the Reprographics Industry for seven years as a Sales Representative. Sanders sales experience covered copiers, fax units folding machines and digital duplicators in the Chicago land and Northwest Indiana areas. Sanders is also a US Army Veteran serving on active duty and has also been a member of the US Army Reserves for 11 years total. Sanders will be serving Laser Line in the Prince George’s Coun= ty and surrounding areas of Maryland. Contact Sanders: Sdooley= @amalaserline.com
Dec. 2008
Laser Line would like to welcome Alan Balcourt to our = team! Alan joins Laser Line as the VP of Sales & Marketing in order to spearh= ead its growth within the copier and document management arena as well as manage and oversee the over 20 000 placements of printers now being serviced and supported by the Laser Line TEAM Alan brings with him over 26 years industry experience and has been fortunate to enjoy a successful marketing and management career that spans key positions which include the support and pr= omoting of product technologies with key name brand OEM’s within the copier a= nd printer industry. He is a sol= ution focused individual with such skills as project and professional management<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> a motivator and leader within a TE= AM environment and strong business acumen at all levels throughout. Alan is excited about the growth and opportunities that lie ahead with our already current Laser Line employees as well as the many new employees that will be welcomed on board as we continue to grow our business throughout the copier= software solutions and printer and print management market.
Sept. 2008
Laser Line is now an authorized vendor with IntraMalls= .
Laser Line is proud to announce our new alliance with = SHARP!
April 2008
Laser Line attends the OSDBU Conference in Upper Marlboro MD.
March 2008
Laser Line Inc. now carries the KOBRA line of Shred Cut machines!
LASER LINE INC. is now an Authori= zed Oki Data Service Center! We are now registered as an Active Oki Data Service Partner. We may now service our customers on both warranty and non warranty= Oki Data repairs.
Feb. 2008
Laser Line is now an Authorized Dealer on the SYNNEX G= SA Schedule GS-35F-0143R