PrintIT Reseller - issue 65

01732 759725 14 BULLETIN ThinPrint launches cloud partner program ThinPrint has announced the launch of the ThinPrint Partner Program for Microsoft CSPs. With ThinPrint’s ezeep cloud printing solution selected as Microsoft’s preferred printing approach for Windows Virtual Desktop, the new partner model is designed for cloud service providers to easily integrate ThinPrint’s ezeep for Windows Virtual Desktop into their services portfolio. ThinPrint’s ezeep is an innovative cloud printing service that ensures printing remains simple, fast and secure, even in complex environments with multiple devices. “Our goal is to enable Microsoft cloud service providers to easily add professional printing support to their services while ensuring that their customers continue to receive one, easy to understand, consolidated invoice for all the services they use,” said Frank Hoffmann, ThinPrint CFO. Partners who are not cloud service providers or for whom the sale of cloud services is not part of their core business can use the ThinPrint Affiliate Program as an alternative to benefit from the sale of ThinPrint Cloud Services. www.thinprint.com Canon partners with McAfee Canon has partnered with cyber-security experts, McAfee, to support partners to serve customers with the latest in security innovation. With McAfee Embedded Control Software, the company says partners can unlock new revenue streams and future- proof u customers’ investments. Brent Smith, Director of OEM Sales, McAfee said: “McAfee Embedded Control ensures the integrity of systems by only allowing authorised access to devices and blocking unauthorised executables. In today’s modern-day threat landscape, we consider this alignment with Canon to be a win and one that can help provide companies with the necessary assurance that their confidential business data will remain protected, even as office document workflows evolve.” www.canon.co.uk CaaB uses VMware to deliver high performance cloud To enhance compatibility and performance of its cloud services, CaaB is leveraging VMware Hypervisor, software. “Cloud infrastructure based on VMware Hypervisor is more stable and reliable,” said Yohay Azulay, Founder of CaaB. “We ensure MSP clients reap the benefits directly by including it as a regular part of our cloud offerings.” www.caab.io Ricoh acquires DocuWare Ricoh has announced a definitive agreement to acquire DocuWare. The company provides cloud and on-premise document management and workflow automation software to over 12,000 customers in more than 90 countries through a network of 600 partners. Ricoh has a long-term partnership with DocuWare and employs its software both internally in its own operations and with existing customers. David Mills, Corporate Senior Vice President, Ricoh said: “We see a strong demand from our customers to maximise the value of their documents and business content to support their growth. The agreement we have made with DocuWare, which has a market-leading, cloud-first content services offering, is a hugely significant step in meeting that need.” www.ricoh.co.uk Ad Strip Lexmark 19EMEA9250 Robust security built in Powerful compact colour laser Lexmark MC3224dwe A4 colour multifunction © 2019 Lexmark and the Lexmark logo are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 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Xerox will source from HP certain A4 and entry-level A3 products with the majority running on Xerox’s ConnectKey controller software, and Xerox will supply toner to HP for these and other products. The printers will be based primarily on the laser printing technology HP acquired from Samsung in 2017. In addition, the companies have agreed to partner in the Device as a Service (DaaS) market. Xerox will become a DaaS specialist in HP’s Partner First program in the US. Xerox’s services capabilities and customer reach in the small to midsize business market, combined with HP’s DaaS PC offerings, will allow both companies to meet a wider range of customer needs. www.hp.com • www.xerox.com