01732 759725 10 Ricoh recognised for ESG Ricoh has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World Index), one of the world’s most renowned indices for ESG, for the fifth consecutive year. “We are proud to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fifth consecutive year,” said Chris Hopton, CEO of Ricoh Northern Europe. “Organisations are increasingly looking to align with partners who can help them achieve their ESG goals. Ricoh has an unparalleled and deeply ingrained commitment in sustainability innovation, and this is reflected in the way we engage with our customers, partners and the wider community.” www.ricoh.co.uk Katun partners with ACDI Access Control Devices, Inc. (ACDI), has confirmed the compatibility of Katun’s newly launched Arivia MFPs and two widely used printing and document management platforms, KPAX and Scanshare. Katun and ACDI conducted extensive testing to ensure seamless integration between Katun’s Arivia MFPs and these popular office solutions. This confirmed compatibility will enable clients and users to streamline document workflows and support overall business efficiency. “We are excited to announce this compatibility,” said Tony Ko, Katun’s Vice President of Hardware and Business Solutions. “ACDI’s expertise and support have been instrumental in ensuring that our Arivia MFPs work seamlessly with the KPAX and Scanshare platforms. This achievement demonstrates our continued commitment to helping our dealer partners simplify and optimise their business operations.” Mark Hart, Vice President of Business Development at ACDI added: “We are thrilled to bring Scanshare’s workflow automation capabilities and KPAX’s fleet management solutions to Katun and their partner network. This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to innovation and providing tools that streamline processes and empower businesses to operate more efficiently.” www.katun.com, https://acd-inc.com Joint event Konica Minolta and SOS (Service Offset Supplies) held a joint two-day event focused on colour matching across multiple devices. Colour Match of the Day took place at Konica Minolta’s Client Engagement Centre in Houghton Regis, near Luton, on February 5 and 6. The event included one of the first European public showings of a brand new machine from Roland DG. Visitors experienced live demonstrations of the latest print and cut solutions from Konica Minolta, Roland DG, Vivid and Graphtec, accompanied by the expert team from SOS, an independent supplier and distributor of lithographic and digital printing supplies to the commercial offset litho, web, and digital printing industries. Cameron Mitchell, Business Leader for Indirect Channel at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, said: “The Konica Minolta Client Engagement Centre was built to be a state-of-the-art centre of excellence. It is a place where the UK print industry can come and learn about the latest technology, innovations and applications. The Colour Match of the Day event embodies this ambition, and we are pleased to be working with SOS to host this important event.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk, serviceoffsetsupplies.co.uk BULLETIN TSC Auto ID acquires Bluebird Inc TSC Auto ID Technology has acquired global enterprise IoT solutions provider Bluebird Inc. The collaboration marks a strategic move by TSC to advance its global position and broaden its product portfolio. Vincent Chen, President of TSC Auto ID, said: “By offering Bluebird’s mobile computers and data capture solutions alongside our own robust printing technologies, we shall be able to offer customers more comprehensive solutions. The demand for seamless input and output devices continues to grow and our vision is to deliver integrated, efficient solutions to meet evolving needs and enhance overall customer experience.” The two companies will leverage each other’s strengths and develop product offerings, with the intention of becoming leaders in integrated Auto ID solutions and services. Post-acquisition, Bluebird will continue its independent operations with TSC helping optimise its management system, and creating synergies through product roadmap integration, technical support, and joint sales and marketing initiatives. https://emea.tscprinters.com/en, www.bluebirdcorp.com Sharp/NEC celebrates 40 years Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its MultiSync technology. Since it launched in 1985, MultiSync has set the standard for highperformance display solutions, becoming one of the industry’s most successful display brands, selling over 54 million units to date worldwide. The NEC MultiSync monitor was the first successful multiple frequency, autosynchronous display that users didn’t have to update or modify if they upgraded their computer, making it one of the first futureready computer peripherals in history. Four decades on, Sharp/NEC remains focused on optimising the flexibility and compatibility of its display solutions to deliver ever more enhanced user experiences. “Celebrating 40 years of MultiSync is a testament to our company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Tobias Augustin, Manager Product Management at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe. “We are proud of the impact MultiSync has had on the display industry and remain dedicated to developing cutting-edge, future-ready solutions that meet the changing needs of our customers.” www.sharpnecdisplays.eu
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