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-Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, and CutCom, developers of the SentryFile document management solution, announced availability of the connector that allows for seamless scanning and archival of documents via Kyocera KYOcapture and KYOcapture Express-compatible multifunctional products (MFPs) to the SentryFile document management system. Using Kyocera’s innovative KYOcapture or KYOcapture Express solutions, which now includes integration with SentryFile, organizations can optimize their workflow more efficiently and combine paper and electronic documents into an online filing and document management system. This integration will provide improved document management capabilities for companies that are inundated with paper documents or want to improve archiving and retrieval processes by transforming hard copy documents into searchable and indexed electronic files, improving document distribution and sharing within the enterprise.

“As the importance of integrated document management solutions continues to grow, Kyocera remains dedicated to working with best-in-class partners - like CutCom - to offer the ability to capture and share their critical documents across the organization with the utmost levels of efficiency and productivity,” said Akisa Matsuda, director of software solutions at Kyocera Mita America. “We are excited to help deliver new business technologies that address the changing needs of our customers and that reflect our commitment to delivering expanded and customized solutions.”

KYOcapture is a document capture workflow solution that enables select Kyocera MFPs to seamlessly capture, process and route paper or electronic-based documents. Once the hardcopy document is captured at the Kyocera device, it is processed (e.g. OCR, Barcode recognition) and is then routed to the SentryFile document management system using the SentryFile connector. The SentryFile system has a robust set of tools that today’s digital office demands, all in a single, web-based package. Business can quickly create a complete digital library of their most important business documents, for simple archival, search and retrieval.

“We look forward to providing Kyocera’s channel new opportunities to offer integrated solutions to their customers, especially in the traditionally time-consuming area of hard copy and digital file management,” said Chris Sinkinson, president of CutCom Software, developers of SentryFile. “As businesses seek to optimize their document management capabilities with cost-effective solutions, CutCom Software is proud to be a strong partner to Kyocera and help underscore their dedication to providing easy-to-use, reliable and powerful technologies that enhance overall productivity.”

For more information on Kyocera’s complete line of document imaging products, please visit www.kyoceramita.com/us.

For more information on CutCom’s SentryFile document management solutions, please visit www.sentryfile.com.

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Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles for May 2009. Alphabetically, its ten best performing self-published books for May were:

* Asylum, by Cordelia B. Brown
* Become a Total Man Magnet, by Sylvie Nicole
* The Bigger Game, by Laura Whitworth, Rick Tamlyn, Caroline MacNeill Hall
* Both Ends Burning, by Craig Juntunen
* The Complete Guide to Day Trading, by Markus Heitkoetter
* LEED AP Exam Guide, by Gang Chen
* Meat Smoking and Smokehouse Design, by Stanley Marianski, Adam Marianski, Robert Marianski
* Not Manifesting?

This Book is For You!, by Kathleen Mackenzie
* Someday, I’ll Ask You, by P.J. Cloud
* Uncommon Emotions, by Lynn Galli

All these books, and other Outskirts Press titles, are available from all major online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powells, Books A Million, and others, plus conveniently from the Outskirts Press bookstore at http://outskirtspress.com/bookstore  (or in quantities of 10 or more for full wholesale trade discounts from Outskirts Press Direct at http://outskirtspress.com/buybooks).

 

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WhatTheyThink, a leading media, market intelligence and research company for the printing and publishing industries, today announced that an exclusive event, Print CEO Forum, will be conducted at the prestigious University Club in Chicago on September 11^th and 12^th, 2009.  This two-day event is being held in conjunction with Print 09. It is designed to provide owners and managers of printing firms with insight and guidance for navigating today’s often troubled waters.

More information about the event, including a complete agenda, can be found by visiting http://PrintCEOForum.com

This special program will feature industry thought leaders and experts who will share their insights on the practical everyday steps the printing industry’s top-performing firms are taking to generate superior results in today’s tough new market reality. Attendees will gain crucial information about those top-performers’ experiences in building a successful future.“WhatTheyThink is bringing together a group of the industry’s most respected leaders for this important event,” said Randy Davidson, President of WhatTheyThink. “We are pleased to have Bob Rosen, author of The Graphic Arts CEO, as moderator for the event.  Rosen will be joined by Dr. Joe Webb, Frank Romano, Cary Sherburne, and David Zwang.  We are also pleased to include WhatTheyThink’s technology guru and PrintCEO blog manager Adam Dewitz; marketing and advertising expert Bob Lieber, CEO of Original Thought LLC; and a panel of top-performing print service providers who have put new ideas to work in building their businesses.  In addition, attendees will hear from a group of media buyers who represent the new reality in today’s multichannel world of marketing.”

The Print CEO Forum will also include highlights of Print 09, North America’s largest printing trade show being held at Chicago’s McCormick Place through September 16^th.  “By adding Print 09 highlights to the program,” added Davidson, “we will be assisting owners and managers of printing businesses in making their show visit more productive, especially in light of what they will have learned during the Forum.”

Attendance is limited to 150 senior printing executives.  More information about the event, including a complete agenda, can be found by visiting http://PrintCEOForum.com or by emailing cary@whattheythink.com.

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Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced that it has been recognized with 2009 BERTL’s Best Awards for its TASKalfa(R) Multifunctional Products (MFP), ECOSYS(R) printers and KYOcapture(R) document management solution. BERTL, Inc., is a leading news, research and critical analysis service for the office technology industry.

Over the last several months, BERTL analysts have evaluated hundreds of digital imaging devices, software, and management utilities in the worldwide marketplace. BERTL analysts reviewed current product lines and new product introductions to identify the select group of devices and software that stand apart from the others. BERTL’s Best covers the entire digital imaging and document management arena.

The awards support Kyocera’s mission to offer document imaging solutions that provide superior image quality, unsurpassed performance and ultra-reliability.

TASKalfa 500ci Color MFP Series

Building on the successful launch of the TASKalfa 500ci color MFP series in late 2008, BERTL has recognized the TASKalfa 500ci series with:

– Best Digital Imaging MFP Color Range for the TASKalfa 500ci series

– Best Departmental Color A3 Range with an Outstanding Print Feature Set for the TASKalfa 500ci series

– Most Innovative Color MFP Control Panel Features with User Help Options for the TASKalfa 500ci series

– Best Value for Price Color A3 MFP in Segment 4 for the TASKalfa 400ci

In selecting the TASKalfa 500ci series, BERTL noted Kyocera’s strong color imaging capabilities, the quick and seamless performance via a user friendly control panel and long life consumables benefits, as well as its industry leading engine that provides superior results on a daily basis.

Validating the industry excitement that has surrounded the launch of the TASKalfa brand, BERTL Labs recently certified each member of the TASKalfa 500ci series Five Star ratings for their high color quality, impeccable reliability and the ease of use for performing tasks at the device. For the Five Star rating, each member of Kyocera’s TASKalfa 500ci series was put through vigorous testing by BERTL technical analysis to gauge device performance and consistency.

TASKalfa 820/620 Monochrome MFPs

In the monochrome MFP category, the TASKalfa 820/620 series received:

– Best Departmental Monochrome A3 MFP Range with Outstanding Print Feature Set for the TASKalfa 820/620

– Best Value for Price Monochrome MFP in Segment 5 for the TASKalfa 820

The TASKalfa 820/620 impressed BERTL with its strong performance and reliability with an easy-to-use interface for workgroups and enterprises to address their printing, scanning, copying and optional faxing needs and the strong value of the solution.

ECOSYS Color and Black & White Printers

Praise for Kyocera’s strong product line also extends to its ECOSYS line of color and monochrome printers.

– The FS-C5300DN received Best Digital Imaging Desktop Color A4 Printer In recognizing the FS-C5300DN, BERTL noted its strength in providing vibrant color consistency for workgroup users.

– The FS-3920DN was honored with the Best Productive Monochrome Printer noting it’s exceptionally low operating costs for its class and its combination of performance and value.

– The FS-1350DN was awarded Best Value for Price Monochrome Printer, for Segment 3, for its ability to provide exceptional performance and the lowest TCO to SMBs and small workgroups.

“Kyocera has clearly proven its ability to be successful in bringing MFPs, printers and capture software to market that offer the performance and durability that allow businesses to optimize their peripheral operations and control costs,” said Margie Davis, managing director at BERTL, Inc. “Across their portfolio, from TASKalfa color MFPs to ECOSYS printers, Kyocera has demonstrated what it means to be counted among BERTL’s Best.”

“As a company with a proud legacy in bringing innovative, high value and ecologically-minded products to business users worldwide, Kyocera takes great satisfaction in being recognized by BERTL for the outstanding quality and integrity of its products,” said Katsumi Komaguchi, president of Kyocera Mita Corporation. “In the past few years, Kyocera has invested heavily in research and development to bring ultra-reliable, high performance hardware with software solutions that allow our dealers to customize the device for end-users to address their specific business needs. This recognition marks an important milestone for us as we seek to push innovation forward across our TASKalfa MFP and ECOSYS printer brands.”

“Kyocera takes pride in its commitment to providing quality, ultra-reliable and value-driven printers and MFPs to the market and we are excited to receive BERTL’s Best recognition for many of our hallmark TASKalfa and ECOSYS printers,” said Michael Pietrunti, president and CEO, Kyocera Mita America, Inc. “From a technology standpoint, our customizable application development platform called HyPAS (Hybrid Platform for Advanced Solutions) was designed to extend the value of Kyocera’s MFPs through both Java and Web Services applications. HyPAS will allow Kyocera and its dealers to customize many of its products to specific business applications and improve efficiency for the end-user.”

KYOcapture Document Capture Workflow Solution

In addition to its hardware performance and value, KYOcapture received the Best MFP Workflow Document Management Solution.

Aimed at small to medium-sized businesses, KYOcapture earned recognition for its ability to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency at the physical device and on the company network.

Dedicated to providing office technology solutions that address today’s demanding business environments, Kyocera document imaging solutions use long life consumables to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency. Energy Star(TM) certified for their operating efficiency, Kyocera TASKalfa MFPs and ECOSYS printers automatically migrate to standby mode when not in use to reduce power costs.

Kyocera Mita America, Inc. (www.kyoceramita.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions.

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Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives (HDDs), today introduced the next generation of its USB 2.0 portable hard drives, featuring complete system backup, password-protected encryption for added security and enhanced software features. The Toshiba Portable Hard Drives provide a comprehensive and easy-to-use solution to increase protection against computer failure and unauthorized access to data.

“We are approaching a divide with digital content - on the one hand we have a tremendous amount of important digital files being stored each day; however, according to our research, there is much confusion on the urgency to back up these crucial files and how to ensure consumers are protected in case of a computer problem,” said Chris Ely, senior research analyst, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). “Based on our survey data, the majority of consumers want the peace of mind to have complete backup, as opposed to only select files.”(1)

Toshiba’s easy-to-use portable hard drives take the complexity out of computer backup. These new personal storage products now feature software specifically customized for the Windows and Mac environments.

For Windows users, Toshiba is the first storage manufacturer to include NTI(R) BackupNow EZ(TM) software, which allows users to backup their complete system with a single click. NTI BackupNow EZ enables the user to restore the complete system, even if Windows is unable to start. In addition, the software will scan a user’s system and provide personalized recommendations on the best coverage for files, folders and the entire computer.

For Mac users, Toshiba’s new backup drives come bundled with NTI Shadow(TM) 4 for Mac, enabling users to easily identify files and folders to back up and select a convenient schedule for storage. Toshiba’s external hard drives also are compatible with Apple’s Time Machine right out of the box.

On both the Windows and Mac software platforms, Toshiba has added a password-protected security option with up to 256-bit encryption to address the growing need for data protection, giving consumers more peace of mind in securing their digital content from unauthorized access. A new Drive Space Alert feature monitors the backup hard drive’s capacity and signals users when storage capacity is running low.

Toshiba’s new personal storage products also include features for both first-time and advanced users. For first time users, intuitive graphics and controls make backing up digital data easier than ever, putting consumers in the driver’s seat for all of their storage needs. In addition, advanced users have the ability to customize their backup preferences, such as the frequency, level of security and types of files saved.

“We’ve increased the level of protection offered by our personal storage products, while making them easier to use,” said Manuel Camarena, product manager for consumer storage at Toshiba Storage Device Division. “Data backup usually isn’t a consumer’s first thought, but it is the most important consideration for preserving a lifetime of digital memories, entertainment libraries and the entire computer system. Enhanced backup features combined with password-protected encryption create a true digital safety net that any consumer can use to protect against system failure and unauthorized access to their digital content.”

High-Capacity, Contemporary Portable Storage Products

Available in 500GB(2) and 320GB(2) capacities, Toshiba’s new portable storage products provide consumers with storage for up to 142,000 digital photos, 131,000 digital music files, or 410 downloaded digital movies(2). These new products are available in an array of color choices, such as Vivid White, Liquid Blue, Komodo Green and Rocket Red.

Powered via USB 2.0, Toshiba’s rugged, small and light personal storage products are built for portability. Weighing a mere six ounces and the approximate size of a postcard, these portable hard drives can withstand daily wear and tear with special features such as an internal shock sensor, ramp-loading technology and anti-slip footpads to help anchor the drive in place.

The new 500GB Toshiba Portable Hard Drive is priced at $149.99 (MSRP), while the 320GB version is priced at $119.99 (MSRP). Both are available now at www.toshibadirect.com and through major retailers and online outlets. For a complete list of Toshiba’s personal storage retailers, please visit www.wheretobuy.toshibastorage.com.

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Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced that five of its sales, service and training facilities recently achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification. The internationally recognized standard, managed by the International Organization for Standardization, certifies corporations and businesses of all sizes that meet stringent criteria, such as creating, adhering to, and regularly evaluating its EMS for continual improvement, securing top executive commitment, ensuring resource and energy conservation and preventing pollution, while complying with relevant environmental laws and regulations. By certifying its EMS under ISO 14001, Ricoh has committed its business operations at every level to implement, maintain and constantly improve environmental practices throughout the corporation.

ISO 14001 outlines the steps for an organization to develop its own EMS, offering ways to systematically reduce its environmental impact. Special focus is placed on energy consumption, use of natural resources, paper handling and treatment of waste. Three of the facilities achieving the ISO 14001 certification are part of Ricoh Business Solutions, Inc.(RBS), the company’s sales and service division, and are located in New York City and Fairfield, N.J.; another is the Ricoh Technology Portal in New York City, a training showroom used to demonstrate products and workflow solutions. Both of the New York facilities are the first offices in their respective buildings to be ISO 14001 certified. The fifth location is a Ricoh Americas Corporation facility in Duluth, Georgia, which houses Ricoh University South and the Atlanta RBS division.

Ricoh has achieved ISO 14001 certification at every manufacturing plant worldwide and is now in the process of certifying its non-manufacturing facilities, including sales and services offices. The Ricoh Americas Corporation headquarters building in West Caldwell, N.J., also meets the certification.

“We are confident Ricoh’s environmental and ISO 14001 programs will continue to differentiate us as a sustainability leader in a marketplace that is becoming greener and more demanding each and every day,” said Joe Villanella, region vice president, Ricoh Business Solutions, Northeast Headquarters, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “The certification is more than an acknowledgement of efforts made in the name of conservation. Achieving this rigorous international standard tells our partners, customers and suppliers that we are committed to protecting the environment and encourage them to do the same.”

Once an organization has developed an EMS, a third party registrar must perform a comprehensive audit to ensure the criteria of the ISO 14001 have been met. Ricoh’s overall environmental commitment, employee EMS awareness, ISO Web site, supporting materials and Ricoh Americas Corporation environmental initiatives and programs contributed to the successful certification. Many employees were interviewed during the process, demonstrating expert knowledge of the ISO 14001, EMS Policy, Fiscal Year objectives and programs, as well as a positive and concerned attitude toward the importance of sustainability. Continued external assessment audits will be conducted yearly and the entire EMS must be recertified for each site every three years.

For more than 30 years, environmental preservation has been a top priority for Ricoh. In 1976, Ricoh established an Environmental Division that works to keep Ricoh’s environmental goals and strategies as a key consideration when planning, developing, designing and promoting new products and services. Out of this group, Ricoh developed an Environmental Action Plan that envisioned society in 2050 and its impact on the environment and business operations, concluding that companies need to develop specific action plans by focusing on the environment in the long-term. Through this program, Ricoh will be able to help businesses maintain operational efficiencies and also reduce their carbon footprints through efforts such as zero waste-to-landfill.

    The ISO-certified RBS facilities can be visited at:
    11 Madison Road            155 Route 46W             711 Third Ave.
    Fairfield, N.J. 07004      Fairfield, N.J. 07004     New York, N.Y. 10017

    The ISO-certified Technology Portal can be visited at:
    144 E. 44th St.
    New York, N.Y. 10017

    The ISO-certified Atlanta facility can be visited at:
    2450 Commerce Ave.
    Duluth, GA 30096

For more information about Ricoh’s environmental programs, visit http://ricoh.com/environment/.

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Xerox Corporation’s new color pricing plans, offered with the ColorQube™ 9200 Series multifunction printer (MFP), have been awarded “Most Innovative Color Printer Pricing” as part of the 2009 BERTL’s Best Awards. The plans reduce the cost of printing color pages by up to 62 percent compared to traditional color laser MFPs without compromising quality.

“BERTL’s Best Awards recognize the most innovative, highest-quality products and services in the digital imaging and workflow solutions market,” said Margie Davis, managing director, BERTL Inc. “Compared to traditional two-tiered pricing, Xerox’s three-tiered approach opens the door to significantly reduced color page costs.”

The ColorQube 9200 Series’ Hybrid Color Pricing Plans eliminate traditional “one-size-fits-all” pricing for color prints, where the cost of a page with full color, like printing a photo image, is the same as the cost of a page with just a little bit of color, such as a company logo on letterhead.

Now, customers pay only for the amount of color they use on a given page. For example, an office document with a logo and small graphic will cost the same as if it were printed in black: one penny. Documents with moderate color coverage, like a Web page or company newsletter are three cents, while those printed pages with heavy color, such as a real estate flier, will cost eight cents.

At the company’s Web site, http://www.FinallyColorIsLess.com, customers can use two new tools to evaluate potential cost savings. The Document Analyzer Tool allows users to upload documents and assess what the cost of their color prints could be. With the Cost Savings Calculator, users can compare their current cost of color printing to what they would pay using ColorQube.

Launched last month, the ColorQube 9200 Series also received a Technological Innovation Award from Industry Analysts, Inc., in recognition of the breakthrough technology behind the world’s first high-speed solid ink multifunction printer.

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Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced its new Aficio(R) MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series of black-and-white multifunction products (MFPs). Intended for large, high-volume workgroups, the devices combine speed and quality to ensure top-notch productivity and performance. As a result, the Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 devices are among the most competitive, technologically advanced high-volume MFPs on the market. The series also features an array of advanced functionalities, comprehensive security capabilities and professional finishing options to efficiently manage every aspect of the document workflow from input to management and output. The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series provides exceptional value to customers via faster print speeds, quick warm-up times and larger paper tray capacities to increase day-to-day productivity. With speeds of 60 pages per minute (ppm), 70 ppm, 80 ppm and 90 ppm, respectively, the series gets more done in less time. The series cuts down wait time with warm-up times from Power Off starting at 30 seconds for the Aficio MP 6001, and first copy speeds, ranging from 3.3 seconds to 4.2 seconds (depending on device). Standard paper capacity is an ample 4,300 sheets, including dual front-loading paper trays able to hold 550 sheets each.

With the new 150-sheet color single pass duplex scanner, clocking in with speeds of up to 55 color originals-per-minute and 80 monochrome originals-per-minute, scanning jobs can be completed in a fast and efficient manner. Users can also produce crisp, professional documents with 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, perfect for high quality newsletters, legal documents or patient records. Keeping the environment in mind, the Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series is equipped with standard duplexing to cut down on paper use and energy save mode. Ninety percent of the energy consumed by a copier is used when it is idle; however, with the energy save mode the unit goes into low power mode after 15 minutes of non-use.

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series helps streamline document management by offering features that simply make sense, from document capture and distribution, to storage and management, to cost and assessment. Understanding that different workspaces have different needs, Ricoh equipped the new MFPs with the Java-compatible Software Development Kit (SDK) to enable users to create specialized custom applications. The devices also feature Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to directly search local databases and quickly locate Scan-to-Email addresses. The Stored Print option speeds up the process of reprinting by locking in document configurations without the need to re-process files or re-program settings. Optional facsimile hardware comes equipped with LAN faxing, enabling users to send documents to a fax number directly from the desktop. In addition, incoming faxes can be forwarded to a desktop or network folder, preventing documents from sitting in the fax machine outbox.

“The new Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series is positioned to enhance an already solid Ricoh high-volume product line. We went to great lengths to improve upon existing machines by creating agile MFPs with optimal imaging features,” said Ron Potesky, senior vice president, Corporate Communications, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “In particular, with print speeds of 90 ppm, the Aficio MP 9001 offers the necessary speed and productivity workgroups today demand while incorporating various document solutions for greater operational flexibility.”

The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series gets the job done right with a variety of optional finishing units, enabling businesses to tailor the devices to suit workgroup needs. Customers in legal, financial and educational industries will benefit from the new in-line FD5000 Multi-Fold Unit. The unit offers six different types of folds including Z-Fold, Letter Fold-in (tri-fold), Letter Fold-out (tri-fold), Gate Fold and Double Parallel Fold (four-fold) which enhance Ricoh’s current finishing offerings. Users also can produce saddle stitched booklets for students or clients quickly and cost-effectively with the BK5010 Production Booklet Maker. In addition, for proposals, presentations and other professional documents, users can energize black-and-white documents with pre-printed full-color covers using the Cover Interposer.

Understanding that workgroups of all sizes must be vigilant against document theft, Ricoh equipped the Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series with cutting-edge security measures. To maintain productivity without sacrificing security, the devices use a Card Authentication Package, a feature that enables users to authenticate network credentials with the simple swipe of a card, automatically identifying the user and cutting down on the time needed to manually input user information into the MFP’s interface. The Aficio MP 6001/MP 7001/MP 8001/MP 9001 Series also defends documents against hard drive theft with the DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) which erases latent image data after every print job. Users can encrypt sensitive PDFs and even encrypt PDF transmission to protect documents as they are passed from person-to-person. Unauthorized Copy Control, which embeds a masking pattern that obscures copies if users attempt to duplicate originals, and Locked Print, which only releases documents for output after a user has entered an authorized password, also keep documents confidential and in the hands of approved users.

The Ricoh Aficio MP 6001 has an MSRP starting at $18,000; the Ricoh Aficio MP 7001 has an MSRP starting at $23,000; the Ricoh Aficio MP 8001 has an MSRP starting at $28,000; and the Ricoh Aficio MP 9001 has an MSRP starting at $33,000.

For more information Ricoh products, visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.

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Oce Business Services, a leader in document process management and electronic discovery services, has been ranked among the top two document process outsourcing (DPO) providers for the third straight year by the 2009 Black Book of Outsourcing annual client survey. Oce’s official ranking is two out of the list of 20 DPO vendors.”Oce Business Services is the only company to be ranked in the top two of the global DPO category for each of the past three years,” said

Scott Wilson, Partner, Brown-Wilson Group and co-author of The Black Book of Outsourcing. “The survey results attest to the consistent high performance of Oce in achieving results for clients — even more important in a tough economic environment.”

Brown-Wilson Group conducts an independent annual user survey of more than 24,000 executives worldwide to evaluate leading global outsourcing service providers and advisors across 31 management criteria and 18 key performance indicators.

“Clients of Oce Business Services value and trust our expertise in providing comprehensive document process management solutions that help them reduce costs, increase efficiency and elevate performance across the document lifecycle,” said

Elizabeth Halaki, chief marketing officer of Oce Business Services. “Achieving three consecutive years of top ratings in The Black Book of Outsourcing’s DPO list attests to our client focus.”

Oce Business Services was also recently named to the top-ranked Leaders category of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ (IAOP) 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 list. This is the third straight year in which Oce has been ranked a Leader on The Global Outsourcing 100.

For more information about Oce, visit http://www.oceusa.com. Outside the U.S. consult http://www.global.oce.com.

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Successfully published book authors have donated their time and knowledge to launch BookProposalWriting.com, a new website to help aspiring authors sell their non-fiction book ideas to book publishers for a six-figure advance.

The book publishing industry holds a closely-guarded secret to getting published by a major book publisher — the secret is writing a persuasive book proposal. Writing a successful book proposal allows book authors to earn a five or six-figure advance before they even start writing their manuscripts.

According to Brian Scott, the site’s creator and publishing director of Payday Publishing, “Many aspiring authors have never heard about a book proposal or how to use one to land a book publishing contract. Instead, these aspiring authors spend several months writing their books, and then grow old shopping their entire manuscripts around to busy book publishers and literary agents. It’s no wonder why many aspiring authors become frustrated and give up. This way does not work today.”

To educate aspiring authors about using a book proposal, BookProposalWriting.com offers a free online “Book Proposal Writing Workshop,” which teaches writers and book authors how to write a book proposal in seven days or less. The Workshop covers important topics such as: “Why write a book proposal first?,” “How to generate ideas to write your book proposal,” “How to write your book’s blurb for your book proposal,” and “How to write your book proposal query letter.” At the end of the Workshop, aspiring book authors can download a free sample book proposal and use it as a working template for their own work-in-progress proposals.

Besides offering a free book proposal workshop, BookProposalWriting.com offers many free how-to articles and audio articles on writing, designing and selling a book, as well as many instructional videos showing step-by-step how to write different components of a book proposal.

BookProposalWriting.com also offers several free downloadable products covering book writing, book marketing, and self-publishing. A few of the website’s products include: “Hot Topics in Book Writing,” “How to Get a Literary Agent,” “Sit Down and Write that Bestselling Novel,” and “Copyright Protection for Book Authors.”

BookProposalWriting.com is not just for authors who want to publish their books the traditional way, but also for self-publishers and independent e-book authors. “Even if you decide to self-publish or write a book as an e-book or a mobile digital book, you should know how to write a book proposal,” said Scott. “If your self-published book becomes a big success, you may want to pitch your book (or book ideas) to a major book publisher or film agent to reap in the financial rewards.”

BookProposalWriting.com is part of a network of writing-related websites — all run and maintained by working freelancers — which include Freelance Writing, Book Writing, and Write Better.

Visit http://www.BookProposalWriting.com and let professionals teach you how to write a book proposal and sell your book ideas for a six-figure advance.

Contact Details: Brian Scott,
Marketing Director
www.bookproposalwriting.com
bskcom2001@yahoo.com

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