Digital still cams booming

After a lean patch two years ago, the digital still camera (DSC) is rebounding with a vengeance, says Australian IT.

In the final three months of last year, including the Christmas period, DSCs enjoyed one of their strongest sales spurts ever.

According to figures from market tracker GfK, announced last week in Canon Australia's latest Digital Lifestyle Index, digital imaging products, including digital camcorders, recorded their strongest quarterly unit sales in the final three months of 2007, topping the Christmas lists for electronic gear.

PhotoWorld-Dubai 2008, the fourth International Digital and Imaging Exhibition and the region's only specialised photography and digital imaging show, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre between 8 and 10 April 2008, says AME Info.

Organised by Channels Exhibitions, the three-day event will showcase every category of digital imaging that includes digital cameras, multimedia devices, digital printers, digital photo kiosks, handycams, overhead projectors, imaging software, digital minilabs, photographic and printing paper, studio accessories, photo finishing chemicals and digital albums.

Exhibitors from US, Singapore, Germany and Italy will display the cutting edge hybrid technology in digital imaging

Konica Minolta has signed a definitive agreement with Danka, enabling Konica Minolta to acquire Danka Office Imaging Company (DOIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danka, says Fox Business.

DOIC serves over 45 000 customers across the United States. DOIC generated approximately $450 million in total revenue for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2007.

The acquisition is expected to significantly increase Konica Minolta's US distribution to enterprise customers while expanding its range of services and support capabilities.