DataSource expands Ikon relationship

DataSource has signed an agreement to expand its business relationship with Ikon Office Solutions, reports Trading Markets.

The agreement features Ikon's WebPrint, a Web workflow solution that makes print order and delivery more efficient and cost effective. Hosted by Ikon and accessed via Web browser, there is no hardware for users to buy and no software upgrades.

"We are pleased that DataSource expanded its relationship with us through Ikon WebPrint," says Mike Dane, VP of product and services marketing for Ikon.

Ricoh and Appian have partnered to deliver what the companies call the next generation of process-enabled automation solutions for the digital office, states PR-USA.

Ricoh will use Appian's real-time process visibility, management, reporting and optimisation within Ricoh's Business Process Automation (BPA) solutions. The BPA combines consulting services and technical resources with an experienced sales force to help current and prospective customers analyse document management operations.

"Partnering with Appian provides Ricoh a unique advantage in accelerating customer business process improvements," says Barry Kelley, vice-president, document solutions and services division for Ricoh.

NCR has unveiled a new release of its Netkey digital signage solution, designed to help companies connect better with their customers by simplifying content management, delivering richer content, and supporting Windows 7 for embedded systems, says Market Watch.

Available as either licensed software or as a software-as-a-service subscription, the new release marks the first enhancement delivered since NCR's acquisition of Netkey in November 2009.

NCR also re-affirmed its commitment to deliver to market further digital signage enhancements as an integral element of its extensive suite of consumer-facing solutions. "Users of digital signs want high impact applications that help them better connect with their customers through more personalised and dynamic content," said Dusty Lutz, GM of NCR Netkey.