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HP Simplifies Networking with Broadest Choice of OpenFlow-enabled Switches
HP today announced a portfolio of OpenFlow-enabled switches, providing customers with the broadest choice in the industry for simplifying network management while meeting a wide range of bandwidth, performance and budget needs.(1)
The portfolio spans 16 models and includes the HP 3500, 5400 and 8200 series switches.
Additionally, HP plans to expand support for OpenFlow across all switches in the HP FlexNetwork architecture this year, making HP the only major networking vendor to offer a complete portfolio of OpenFlow-enabled solutions.
OpenFlow is an emerging network virtualization technology that provides customers flexibility and control to configure their networking environments to their specifications. continue reading...
Xerox Expands Cloud Services for Small and Mid-sized Businesses
DALLAS – Small-and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking cloud services previously only available to global corporations can now transform their business operations using a new suite of cloud services from Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX).
The services will be sold through Xerox’s value-added resellers (VARs) and include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for midrangeand Intel systems; Cloud Backup; and Disaster Recovery services.
Xerox’s business cloud services ensure that a company’s applications, data and IT platforms are secure. These services also manage workload demand and are priced to serve SMBs that have annual revenue of $10 million to $250 million.
“Cloud technology is often presented as a complex, ‘big company’ infrastructure solution. But, in fact, managing IT operations in the ‘cloud’ is just as relevant and affordable for smaller companies and can be even more impactful,” said Ken Stephens, senior vice president of Xerox Cloud Services. “Expanding Xerox’s IaaS and Backup and Recovery services to SMBs is the next step toward offering a full suite of business cloud services that SMBs can access on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ model.” continue reading...
EFI Celebrates 20 Years on the NASDAQ with Opening Bell Ceremony
Foster City, Calif. - Jan. 31, 2012 - EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, marked its 20-year anniversary as a NASDAQ-listed company by ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square last Friday, January 27. EFI CEO Guy Gecht and the participating EFI executives wore suits with sneakers to bring awareness to Coaches vs. Cancer®, an American Cancer Society® event that took place this past weekend.
In his welcoming remarks, executive host David Wicks, vice president of NASDAQ, said: "Congratulations on your twenty-year listing anniversary on NASDAQ. When we look at EFI, we see a company that is driven by the entrepreneurial spirit, as EFI helps drive their customers' business success with a scalable digital product and service portfolio that increases their profits, cuts costs and improves productivity on every job from creation to print. Just three days ago, EFI announced fourth quarter results. EFI saw record revenue up twelve percent year over year and the eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. The stock is up over nineteen percent year to date. EFI represents a visionary, a game changer, and an innovator." continue reading...
HP Improves Customer Experience for PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company
HP today announced that Seattle-based PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company has upgraded its customer communication management solution to HP Exstream to improve the customer experience it offers through personalized policies, invoices, renewal letters and privacy notices.
HP Exstream enables PEMCO to more quickly communicate new insurance offerings and easily scale to meet the requirements of its growing customer base.
In addition to support for multiple customer communications channels such as web, text and email, PEMCO will use HP Exstream to provide consistent branding, reduce print and postage costs, and decrease its environmental footprint. Due to the low total cost of ownership for HP Exstream, PEMCO is aiming to achieve 100 percent return on investment within 24 months. continue reading...
Xerox Announces the 7600i® Multipurpose Flatbed Scanner
PLEASANTON, Calif. – For photo enthusiasts or small and home offices looking for a color scanner that’s ultra slim, portable and easy to use, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced theXerox 7600i, a compact flatbed scanner that conveniently plugs into their computer’s USB port.
Priced at only $99.99, the device can scan up to 1200 x 1200 dpi in 48-bit color and comes bundled with a suite of document and image management software that streamlines scanning processes.
“Small office, work from home professionals and students will love the low price, the portability, and the quality results of the Xerox 7600i. It is an ideal scanning solution for anyone who needs a fast, flatbed scanner and outstanding software to help them be more productive,” said Bob Scaglia, senior vice president of sales for Visioneer, a Xerox licensing partner. continue reading...
