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latest advancements in print management technology. Clients can easily transition from basic cloud printing to advanced print management features, ensuring scalability and long-term value: directprint.io RED features a unique Sharp-native OSA embedded app, offering an integrated solution that simplifies roll-out and enhances the end user experience. “We’re delighted to partner with directprint.io to further enhance our print management software offering,” said Julian Hodges, head of product marketing at Sharp UK. “This collaboration
underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, cloud-first solutions that simplify workflows, boost efficiency, and provide our clients with seamless, scalable print management tools to meet their evolving needs.” David Jenkins, CEO at directprint.io, added: "Our partnership with Sharp UK is pivotal to helping organisations of any size establish secure, cloud-managed print environments, eliminate costly on-premise infrastructure, simplify printer management,
and minimise troubleshooting time. In summary: New generation Print Management with Sharp."
OKI joins ETRIA joint venture
Ricoh Company, Ltd, Toshiba Tec Corporation and Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd, have announced that ETRIA, a joint venture company formed on July 1, 2024 to integrate Ricoh and Toshiba Tec’s multifunction printers (MFPs) development and manufacturing, will welcome a new partner, OKI. ETRIA aims to become the leading manufacturing company by combining the development and production technologies of like-minded companies, optimising everything from product planning and development to procurement and production of raw materials and parts. As a manufacturing company that is agile to change, ETRIA will energise manufacturing in Japan. With OKI’s participation, ETRIA will strengthen its ability to respond to environmental changes and achieve the following: l Strengthen development capabilities of engines, the internal mechanism of MFPs and printers l Leverage OKI’s LED head technology to develop compact/resource and energy-saving products l Accelerate cost reduction through commonisation – common use of ETRIA’s key parts and materials
l Acquire technologies and commercial materials for new business creation – synergy between ETRIA’s Auto-ID and OKI’s LED colour label printer businesses l Establish a resilient production system – leverage OKI’s production site in Thailand.
Under its Mission and Vision of Fulfillment through Work, Ricoh is
committed to transitioning into a digital services company, aiming for sustainable growth and further development. Through ETRIA, Ricoh will realise new business creation by offering competitive products in the printing field, further expanding supply sources, and integrating technologies and expertise. Toshiba Tec aims to become a global top solutions partner, as a platformer that co-creates new value and solutions to social issues with customers and partners, by practicing its Corporate Philosophy: Creating with You. The participation of OKI in ETRIA is expected to enhance development capability through LED print head technology acquisition, increase profitability through commonisation of engines and key parts, acquire technologies and products for
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