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Kodak Alaris partners with ASL
Kodak Alaris has formed a new partnership with ASL, one of the largest managed office services suppliers in the UK. The alliance will see ASL extend its extensive multi-vendor technology solutions offering to include award-winning scanners and software solutions from Kodak Alaris, backed by
desktop devices, to high-volume production models. Scanners from Kodak Alaris have easy-to- use batch scanning, barcode and indexing capabilities built-in and include advanced features such as Smart Touch technology, which enables end-users to scan and send information with one-touch ease. These features, combined with professional services support will meet the majority of ASL’s customer requirements. For clients with more complex capture requirements, ASL will also offer adjacent solutions from Kodak Alaris, including KODAK Capture Pro Software, which is engineered to work with any document scanner. “Kodak Alaris is a dedicated scanner hardware and digital transformation software specialist – that’s their core business and area of specialism,” said Simon Whapshott, marketing and business development officer at ASL. “This partnership will enable us to open up new conversations around document management and help our customers fast- track their digital transformation, automate critical processes, and deliver customised workflows for business optimisation.” Mark Davies, Northern cluster sales manager, Kodak Alaris, added: “We are delighted to partner with ASL and look forward to supporting the team as they help customers eliminate manual processes, build digital workflows, reduce costs, and achieve critical efficiency gains across their organisations.”
professional services and support. Following an uptick in demand from
customers looking to convert stacks of paper into actionable digital information to drive productivity and efficiency, ASL conducted a review of the data capture market, evaluating several vendor offerings across hardware, software and professional services. “This assessment phase is a key component of our partner selection and onboarding process,” said Mark Asbridge, solutions sales manager at ASL. “We’re committed to delivering best-in-class solutions and services to our customers, and as such we need to ensure that a potential partner has both a strong product offering and the ability to deliver consistent excellence in terms of support and professional services. Kodak Alaris clearly showcased its commitment to helping partners succeed through a combination of its comprehensive hardware and software solutions offering, deep technical expertise, pre- and post-sales support across project scoping and delivery, and ongoing after-sales service.” ASL will now offer customers a range of document scanners from Kodak Alaris, spanning standalone wireless and networked
Mark Asbridge solutions sales manager
asl-group.co.uk
Mayday Office Equipment acquires Norfolk Copiers built a strong reputation in the Norfolk area for more than 35 years.
Mayday Office Equipment has acquired Norfolk Copiers for an undisclosed sum. Mayday has provided photocopier and managed IT services across Norfolk and beyond for more than 40 years. It specialises in supplying the latest technology and offering impartial advice and consultations focussing on delivering efficiency’s and managing costs for its customers. Over the years, Mayday has forged strong IT/multifunctional Print support relationships with companies ranging from small family run businesses to multinational clients. Norfolk Copiers also provides office, printing, and photocopying services, having
The acquisition leaves Mayday primed to continue to build on its services and continuing to offer a wealth of engineering experience and a wide range of brands and products to customers. Mayday was advised by law firm Birketts, with a team led by Greg Allan (partner, corporate). “Mayday has cemented itself as the leading organisation in the provision of office machinery” said Greg. “This acquisition provides a superb opportunity for further growth.”
mayday-online.com
norfolkcopiers.co.uk
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