DHL to slash paper invoices

DHL expects to roll out its e-billing system in the remainder of its major European territories by the end of the year, hoping to cut the amount of paper invoices it sends by one-third by 2010, says Greenbiz.com.

DHL currently issues more than 18 million paper invoices yearly in Europe. It e-billing system allows customers to view and approve invoices online and download them in different formats for electronic record keeping.

"We are currently experiencing a 30% increase in the number of e-invoices sent through the system each month, proving that organisations across Europe are ready and able to embrace this greener technology," says Brian Thumwood, DHL's e-billing manger for Europe.

EbillingHub, an e-billing provider for law companies, will provide US-based international corporate law firm Kilpatrick Stockton with its e-billing solutions, reports The Paypers.

The billing company aims to increase the legal firm's electronic billing volume, cut back on its operational costs, and enhance the visibility and efficiency of the operational benefits resulting from e-billing.

EbillingHub will accelerate the law firm's collection process, simplify electronic invoice submission, filter out submission errors and eliminate the need for billing backlogs and additional staff involvement.

Sony Ericsson intends to double its online marketing budget from 15% to 30% for the winter season, states Zero Strategy.

The firm launched a major international campaign focused on the release of the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace - from sister company Sony Pictures - as part of its increased investment. The campaign will be supported by a viral drive from seeding experts Unruly Media, as well as an in-store push in flagship O2 stores.

Cathy Davies, Sony Ericsson's director of global marketing, said: “Through our digital strategy we're really trying to communicate, not just tell people to buy our phones. We want to give them value.” According to figures published earlier this month by the Internet Advertising Bureau, online commercial spending has increased by 21%.