Print.IT Reseller - issue 85

01732 759725 12 BULLETIN MPS Monitor 2.0 partners with Kodak Alaris MPS Monitor 2.0 is now available to monitor document scanners from Kodak Alaris. Consequently, Kodak Alaris channel partners who offer managed scan services to their customers can now benefit from MPS Monitor 2.0’s advanced technology to automatically monitor scanning devices and securely collect all the data about their customers’ scans. The integration of Kodak Alaris within the MPS Monitor 2.0 platform is possible through the MPS Capture Agent from Kodak Alaris. Thanks to the automation achieved in the data collection process, channel partners have complete control of pay-per-scan contracts with their customers, streamlining operations related to invoicing. Data can also be used to predict volume and consumption, with a continuous comparison between forecasts and actual use, and they are also able to monitor the lamp’s usage and duration. By creating a Blend counter, partners can also access the historical data, and leverage this information to make better and faster business decisions. Nicola De Blasi, CEO of MPS Monitor, said: “This is the latest in a long line of relationships with the industry’s key players, which further endorses the channel ecosystem’s recognition of the value that MPS Monitor delivers. In Kodak Alaris’ case, we have made available a solution that offers convenience, efficiency, security and an improved workflow, while providing data-based insights that enable more informed decisions to be made.” www.mpsmonitor.com www.alarisworld.com M-Files named a strong performer M-Files has been named a strong performer in The Forrester Wave Content Platforms, Q2 2021 report. The technology platform received the highest score possible in metadata in the 25-criterion evaluation of 14 selected content platform providers. Forrester stated in the report: “M-Files continues to differentiate itself with its strong metadata-centric point of view as it completes its evolution to a SaaS content platform, leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.” When addressing what customers should look for in content platform providers, Forrester noted: “Vendors that invest in internal subject matter expertise and partner strategies to serve specific markets use these technology requirements to drive innovation in core platform capabilities and to provide packaged apps or frameworks to help clients kick-start vertical-specific, content-rich solutions.” In its M-Files evaluation, Forrester asserted: “Its market approach for verticals continues to mature, as it launches packaged apps to meet industry needs, such as in business and professional services, construction and engineering, and manufacturing.” www.m-files.com Kodak Alaris achieves gold standard As part of its ongoing commitment to be environmentally responsible, Kodak Alaris has added twelve document scanners to the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT), the definitive global registry for greener electronics. EPEAT has verified that the Kodak S2085f Scanner and Kodak S3000, S2000 and E1000 Series scanners meet ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency and the reduction of hazardous substances and waste products, earning the EPEAT Gold ecolabel, which is the highest level of certification possible. Kodak Alaris has more gold-registered scanners than any other manufacturer. John Blake, Senior Vice President Marketing & Product Management, said: “In total, we have 33 products listed on the EPEAT Registry. All of our scanners are rated at least silver and exceed EPEAT’s requirements for environmental performance, and now twelve of our scanners are rated gold. This achievement is a clear demonstration of Kodak Alaris’ commitment to a sustainable future, and to providing customers with high quality, environmentally- friendly products.” www.alarisworld.com Kyocera secures place on CPC framework Kyocera Document Solutions UK has been awarded a place on the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework. This will further increase its presence in the UK education and wider public sectors, granting access not just to Kyocera’s range of print devices, but also the company’s portfolio of comprehensive ICT services. Richard Burton, Head of Bids and Frameworks at Kyocera Document Solutions UK, said: “Joining the CPC framework marks another positive step in our progression as a company. Public sector is a hugely important area for us, and one where we are proud to be able to deliver our print and document management services.” kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk Recognition for Lexmark Lexmark has received a 2021 CSO50 Award from IDG’s CSO, a resource for security decision-makers leading business risk management efforts. The award honours Lexmark’s cross-functional supply chain security initiative in which the company became the first and only printer manufacturer to earn the ISO 20243 certification for its entire supply chain. “Security has always formed the backbone of Lexmark technology solutions, and our systematic approach helps ensure our customers’ devices and data are protected every step of the way,” said Chief Security Officer Bryan Willett. “We pursued ISO 20243 certification to hold our entire supply chain to one of the highest international standards of authenticity and security. In doing so, we transformed our processes and pushed our internal and external teams to meet and sustain this new level of excellence with us. We are proud to be the only printer manufacturer to date to have realised this achievement.” www.lexmark.co.uk The Convergent Technology Event for IT Resellers & Providers 28 September 2021 London Business Design Centre 2021 REGISTER ONLINE NOW www.technologylive.co.uk Main Sponsor