Fujifilm First in Printer Industry to Receive U.S. Tariff Exclusion
Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division, has received exclusions on the majority of the 147 Exclusion Requests it filed several months ago.
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Xerox: ‘Making the Un-Makeable: The Future of 3D Printing’
Last year, in an October conference call with investors, Xerox CEO John Vistentin had commented on Xerox’s possible entry into the 3D-printer market, announcing that Xerox is developing “a road map to participate in 3D printing.”
Ricoh Launches ‘Intelligent’ Copier/MFPs, ‘Always Current’ for Adding New Features, Upgrades
Customers “will now be able to automatically add features throughout their MFPs’ lifecycle similar to the way a Tesla car is constantly adding features and functions, and we’ll deliver this through a subscription-based business model like iTunes or Spotify.”
Epson Expands Business-Inkjet Family
With the addition of six new color inkjet printers for the commercial market, we continue our commitment to channel partners by providing new solutions to expand their own customer base.””
Global Imaging Systems Re-Branded as Xerox Business Solutions
After weeks of rumors and speculation, it’s official: Xerox announced today that it’s re-branding its Global Imaging Systems (GIS) to “Xerox Business Solutions “(XBS).
Major Reorganization Underway at Xerox with Updates
The reorganization appears to be in response to advice from activist investor Carl Icahn that Xerox needs to be easier to do business with, and must simplify its ecommerce and distribution network.
Sharp Expands Direct Managed-Network Coverage with Pink Hat Acquisition
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) today announced that it’s expanding its direct regional sales coverage of managed...
Private-Equity Firm Said to Be In Talks to Purchase Ingram Micro
Back in May 2018, Reuters had also reported that Apollo may have been interested in purchasing Xerox.
Fujifilm’s Komori Concedes Xerox Acquisition Not Likely
Overall, however, the worst-case scenario – that the battles between Xerox and Fujifilm would destroy the Fujifilm-Xerox alliance – now appears avoidable.
New Epson Print Admin Serverless for Epson Workgroup MFPs and Printers
Epson bills its new Print Admin Serverless as an affordable, embedded print-management solution designed to work with Epson WorkForce Enterprise MFPs to enhance security and manage print and scan workflow.
Sharp Launches First Voice-Driven Copier/MFPs
The Alexa voice system enables users, after authenticating themselves, to use voice commands to make copies, scan to email, and call for service.
HP Making Many Direct MPS Accounts Available to Partners
Under the expansion, a larger segment of MPS accounts will be served with one dedicated HP lead account manager who spearheads print and copy solutions and one channel lead for MPS.
Average 2018 Copier Sales Rep Said to Be $117,064
“External factors can make top candidates ready to consider their options in an afternoon. They may have a new sales manager they don’t like; the dealer switched their territory; their compensation changed; or they want to relocate.”
CompTIA Praises 90-Day Truce in U.S.-China Tariff War
On January 1, 2019, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods had been set to rise from 10 to 25 percent.
HP Inc. Discuss A3 Copier Growth, Financial Results, 3D Printing, More
For the full year, total hardware units were up 11 percent, with consumer units up 3 percent and commercial units up 85 percent, including contributions from S-Print.
HP Reports Stellar Fourth-Quarter, Fiscal-Year Results
HP said tariffs announced by the United States on products imported from China and implemented through September didn’t have an impact on the company during the fourth quarter.
