Print.IT Reseller - issue 61

01732 759725 18 Continued... WHAT'S NEW Focus On: What’s New Lexmark Cloud Services is a suite of cloud solutions designed to help businesses remove the IT burden of managing their printing infrastructure and help partners save time and money by managing their customers’ devices remotely. The Lexmark Cloud Services offering includes: n Lexmark Cloud Print Management provides secure print release with deployment flexibility to meet the needs of each customer, including an innovative hybrid option that keeps print jobs inside the firewall for those environments that lack bandwidth or have unique compliance requirements. n Lexmark Cloud Fleet Management allows Lexmark channel partners to remotely manage devices at customer locations. Partner technicians can update firmware, apps and settings from any location, saving time and money. n Real-time analytics provide a snapshot of all printing, copying and scanning activity across the enterprise, enabling data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. n Lexmark Cloud Connector enables organisations to access, store and print documents from popular content sharing sites. All Lexmark Cloud Services are supported by a real-time analytics dashboard, which gives organisations greater insight into their printing, copying and scanning practices. The dashboard provides real-time statistics on usage levels across individuals, business units, devices or offices, allowing organisations to identify additional cost saving opportunities and export data for additional analysis. www.lexmark.co.uk White label public cloud launches worldwide Cloud as a Business’ (CaaB) new white label, public cloud infrastructure service offers technology resellers, hosting companies and managed service providers access to 13 data centres across four continents, North America, Asia, Europe and Africa/Middle East to deliver their own cloud solutions. CaaB allows MSPs to instantly expand their business opportunities and bottom line with a customisable, white label global cloud platform without any infrastructure investment. Partners get flexible, scalable cloud services they can custom tailor to each client’s needs, complementing any public cloud services such as AWS, Azure and GCP. Partners can offer end-user clients a broader range of cloud solutions with flexible virtual private server (VPS) resource options that grow and shrink based on exact customer requirements. Additionally, customers have a choice of hourly rates or cost-protected monthly rates that include unlimited bandwidth, traffic and disk IOPS allowing them to better budget monthly outlays and save significant amounts as they grow. www.caab.io Mono production flexibility and capability The new Ricoh Pro 8300 series of mono sheet-fed presses replaces the Ricoh Pro 8200 mono platform. It comprises two higher speed production models that run at 111 ppm and 136 ppm, aimed at CRDs, print shops and commercial printers and a compact 96 ppm solution that incorporates a small finisher and a shift sort output tray ideally suited to production environments with limited space. The fastest model delivers an increased monthly duty cycle (maximum monthly volume at rated speed) of four million and features a new finisher capable of 30 sheet booklet production at 80gsm and a new cover interposer with air assist supporting coated media up to 350gsm. It also has dual shift trays with a 4,500 sheet stack capacity to maximise productivity as well as trimming, and long sheet handling peripherals designed to support versatile green button production. www.ricoh.co.uk Lexmark unveils suite of cloud services solutions 360° digital portal ARMOR Office Printing has introduced ARMOR Connect, a digital exchange platform for its partners. The company says ARMOR Connect is a platform that strengthens the services and the products it offers partners, enriching collaborations through the integration of a new dedicated and personalised communication channel. The portal provides access to all product-related information; certifications attached to cartridges, visuals and data sheets; lists favourites, in order to save time during the next batch of online orders; as well as allowing partners to track the processing of orders and deliveries, as well as the status of any products that might be placed on back order in real-time. www.armor-owa.com Lexmark Cloud Services A3 inkjet MFPs The new WG7500 series of inkjet multifunction printers for businesses is the first range to combine Canon’s intuitive inkjet technology with its rich history in office solutions. The WG7550F, WG7550 and WG7540 have been designed with small-to-medium sized environments in mind. Canon’s inkjet technology and a newly developed print head promotes a smoother delivery of ink, providing consistent, quality results and reducing the need for duplicates. To further maximise productivity, the new printers feature a 5-inch colour touchscreen which allows for easy operation and data input, and an intuitive and seamless user experience. www.canon.co.uk Canon : WG7500 series