01732 759725 12 BULLETIN Konica Minolta partners with Two Sides Konica Minolta has partnered with the not-for-profit sustainable print, paper, and paper packaging initiative Two Sides. Both organisations will work together to educate and inspire businesses and consumers about the sustainability and potential of responsible print. Malcolm Smith, Category Manager- Professional Print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Two Sides to highlight the sustainability potential of print as part of our broader environmental, social and governance commitments.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk • www.twosides.info Kodak Alaris is acquired Kingswood Capital Management has acquired Kodak Alaris from the UK Pension Protection Fund (PPF). Kingswood is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on buyouts of middle-market businesses and has significant experience in driving value for consumer and industrial services businesses. Kodak Alaris continues the Kodak legacy of excellence in photography and imaging services through its two business units, Kodak Moments and Kodak Alaris. The Kodak Alaris business unit is one of the largest global providers of data capture and processing solutions and serves customers in more than 100 countries around the world. In a joint statement, Nicki Zongrone, President of Kodak Moments and John Blake, President of Kodak Alaris, said: “The investment by Kingswood Capital is a clear endorsement of the enduring value of our offerings and a testament to our team’s hard work. We are delighted to have secured the backing of new owners who share our vision for the future of our business. We look forward to starting this new chapter guided by Kingswood’s robust operational expertise.” www.alarisworld.co.uk Quocirca names Xerox a leader Xerox has been named a Leader in Quocirca’s 2024 Print Security Market Landscape Report. This annual report provides a snapshot of the positioning of vendors in the global print security market and recognises the top print industry vendors who offer security solutions as part of their portfolio. Xerox has adopted a multi-layered security approach based on a set of zero trust principles to heighten security measures for all clients. According to the report: “Xerox particularly stands out for its strong legacy in the managed print services sector and expertise in delivering comprehensive security assessments.” Quocirca commended the company for its deepening capabilities across device security, fleet management and content security. Also noted were advancements in certificate management, firmware management, vulnerability management, security monitoring and automated remediation. “In a world where data breaches are on the rise, our clients are looking for solutions and services that adopt a zero trust approach, which assumes no device or user is trusted by default,” said Terry Antinora, head of product and engineering at Xerox. “Xerox continues to invest in the latest security technologies and standards to protect our clients. Our comprehensive security features and services help ensure our clients’ print infrastructure and data remain secure against evolving threats.” www.xerox.co.uk PaperCut adds Lexmark embedded app PaperCut has introduced the Lexmark Embedded Printer App for PaperCut Hive. Bringing integrated scanning to Lexmark and white labelled devices. It makes end-users’ lives easier thanks to simple authentication at the MFD and an easyto-navigate user interface. With users now able to create Quick Scan actions – and deploy them across multiple printers in an organisation – the app simplifies scanning on Lexmark devices. www.papercut.com Ricoh to unveil new market insights Ricoh’s Print Evolution Live event returns on October 16. Hosted at Ricoh's Customer Experience Centre in Telford, this event promises an immersive experience for leaders in business and print. Alongside a comprehensive review of the new technologies featured at drupa, Ricoh will unveil new market insights from a report titled ‘A New Narrative for Print’ which examines the changing perceptions of the print industry. Attendees will once again have the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts on the latest in digital print technology while also enjoying excellent networking opportunities with fellow industry leaders. Simon Isaacs, National Sales Director for Graphic Communications at Ricoh said: “The event is designed to help businesses stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest advancements and trends in the print industry. Last year we were over-subscribed and anticipate the same again this time round. We attribute this success to the event not only being informal and enjoyable but also to the knowledge and connections attendees leave with, all of which help drive their businesses forward.” www.ricoh.co.uk
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