Canon releases print platform

Canon has introduced its next-generation print platform called the Canon imageRunner Advance, which has been specifically designed for the office and light production markets, says Trade Arabia.

“The imageRunner Advance platform is an evolution in office print and document management technology. The series has been designed to efficiently deliver all the needs of a true digital office,' says Nicolas van Santen, business solutions marketing manager.

According to Canon, the printers are suitable for SMEs and large corporates, and help companies become more efficient through easier integration into their document workflows as well as achieving lower operating costs, improved document security and a lower environmental impact.

The next phase of unified communications (UC) is emerging in the marketplace, and CIOs may want to put it on their wish lists for 2010, writes Internet Evolution.

Sometimes referred to as business process integration, UC was all the buzz before the financial breakdown of 2008 and 2009. Microsoft, HP, IBM, Cisco Systems, Avaya, Nortel Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, and Siemens had some of the most robust offerings.

Now that the economy is showing signs of life, the multi-technology combination of VOIP, conferencing, presence, instant messaging, e-mail, and voicemail into a single platform and user experience is gaining momentum.

Zevrix Solutions has released File Courier 1.0, a digital delivery solution with advanced time-saving options, states prMac

File Courier delivers files and folders to FTP and local destinations and sends automatic e-mail notifications upon delivery.

File Courier is designed to automate and simplify the process of preparing, sending and confirming delivery to free up users from time consuming, tedious manual tasks which can also lead to mistakes and miscommunication between a sender and a recipient.