Print.IT Reseller - issue 70

Latcham Direct invests in second Canon i300 Latcham Direct, a provider of data, print, digital and fulfilment solutions to customers throughout the UK, has taken delivery of a second high speed inkjet Canon Océ VarioPrint i300 as part of its continuing investment in innovative, flexible and green technology. The company has significant ambitions to be a leading green company with sustainability at the heart of the business. The i300 uses fully recyclable water-based inkjet inks, moving away from the use of microplastics in the printing process, and uses reduced energy per page printed. The i300’s green credentials were an important consideration in the purchase decision. Managing Director Mike Hughes said: “As we move into our tenth year, our business continues to go from strength to strength. We have grown to over 100 employees in the past year, and we are planning for a period of strong, sustainable growth in the future. The arrival of our second i300 is in keeping with our plans to invest in technology and skills that ensure the delivery of high quality, cutting edge solutions for our customers.” www.latchamdirect.co.uk 01732 759725 14 BULLETIN A major player Kyocera has been recognised as a major player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2019-2020 Vendor Assessment . According to the report, in recent years, Kyocera has strengthened its ECM, BPO and content services-related solutions, positioning itself to help customers digitise paper-based processes and automate workflows. The report also notes, "Kyocera's expertise in document workflow combined with the company's broad security solutions portfolio provides a strong foundation for addressing specific security threats, especially within the SMB sector.” www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk Konica Minolta recognised as top UK employer Konica Minolta has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings for the third year in a row. Certification recognises that employees are empowered and thrive when a business embraces the right people practices, which in turn helps the organisation grow by becoming an employer of choice. “Having been accredited as a Top Employer in the UK for three years in a row is a powerful testament to our complete focus on our employee experience,” said Sarah Stone, Director for People & Culture. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Kodak Alaris partners with ibml Kodak Alaris is partnering with ibml to deliver the next-generation of ultra-high- volume scanners to the EMEA market. With the recent launch of ibml FUSiON Scanners, and as ibml’s lead distribution partner in the region, the company is uniquely positioned to serve a market demanding smart solutions that deliver business process automation at higher speeds than ever before. EMEA Managing Director Gerry Kelliher, said: “Our partnership with ibml goes back nearly a decade and a half. The company’s world class solutions perfectly complement Kodak Alaris’ portfolio, allowing us to provide ultra-high-speed intelligent capture solutions to our customers. Our team has had great success delivering ibml solutions, where we are able to offer a range of maintenance options and professional services as part of an implementation. We are excited about the launch of the ibml Fusion series scanners, which will be a game-changer that speeds up digital transformation for enterprises in the region.” www.alarisworld.com Konica Minolta and M-Files widen alliance After initial successes in fourteen European countries, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe and M Files have widened their alliance to bring intelligent information management solution to the entire European market. The two companies intend to enhance AI-driven document management offerings for shared customers through their closer partnership. The deeper alliance will enable users to benefit from Konica Minolta’s existing document management solutions strengthened by M-Files’ next-generation intelligent information management platform.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk NewStar launches partner programme NewStar AV & IT Mounts UK and Ireland has launched NewStar Partner+, its new reseller programme to the trade. With the Partner+ Programme, NewStar can offer direct benefits to resellers purchasing via its distributors. Along with the benefits of a focused partnership, there will be monthly prizes for top performing resellers. www.newstar.co.uk Bakergoodchild invests with Xerox Birmingham-based print business Bakergoodchild, has announced investment into one of the UK’s first Xerox Baltoro presses, increasing production capacity and giving customers faster turnaround times as well as expansion into the personalised transactional printing market. Designed to handle the high volume transactional and direct mail applications, the Baltoro makes use of Xerox’s High Fusion inks through W-series inkjet heads and expands Bakergoodchild’s range of Xerox equipment which includes an Iridesse, a Versant and two mono Nuveras. www.bakergoodchild.co.uk Sharp earns fourteen awards Sharp has earned a total of fourteen Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab 2020 Pick awards for Winter 2020. Every colour model, from 26 ppm – 60 ppm, as well as every tested monochrome model within the same speed range, earned top awards. “These prestigious awards signify Sharp's leadership in both hardware and software in the digital imaging and smart office markets,” said Ben Lake, Senior Product Manager, Sharp Europe. "We are proud of the strong start to the year.” www.sharp.co.uk