Whatever Happened to the Paperless Office? –Document Solutions Memphis

The concept of the paperless office was imagined decades ago, when technology was expected to eliminate the need for printed materials. And while digital media has become ubiquitous, businesses continue to rely on paper. In fact, paper use continues to grow — according to the “2013 Annual Review of Global Pulp & Paper Statistics” by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, global paper and board production advanced 0.2% to reach a new record level of 400 million tons in 2012. Despite the ominous predictions to the contrary, the printed page lives on. And will continue to do so.

So, whatever happened to the long-predicted paperless office? While the benefits of digital media are many, paper still has a place in the modern office.

For starters, using paper to print is cheaper and easier than ever. Paper is affordable, and technological advancements have made it even easier to access and print materials, from a wider array of devices. Combine that with there being more things than ever for us to print – emails, web pages, etc., which simply provides us with more we feel the need to print out – and it’s easy to see why we still embrace paper.

And while digital documents are easier to file and search, paper documents possess the advantage of being tactile. A piece of paper can be grabbed, held, folded, carried, handed out, written on, and is a far more personal and intimate medium.

Finally, printed materials are more permanent – digital media can’t ensure that information, and history, can be kept forever. With technology always evolving, digital media is constantly changing, and a document stored electronically today might prove difficult to access 20 years from now when that technology is obsolete. Additionally, digital documents can be modified or altered at any time, eliminating their originality and authenticity. Printed materials cannot be altered or changed, and therefore are trustworthy sources of information.

While the concept of the paperless office was an innovative idea, it is still far off from becoming a reality for most companies. Businesses are best served by using a combination of both digital and paper. Paper documents remain necessary – as do electronic versions – and maximum efficiency comes when both mediums are used together in concert to optimize your office.

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Toshiba’s Latest e-STUDIO Line Wins Better Buys for Business Editor’s Choice Award – Memphis Document Solutions

As a result of outperforming other manufacturers’ monochrome multifunction products (MFPs) in a comparison analysis, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.’s recently minted e-STUDIO^TM507 series earns Better Buys for Business June/July Editor’s Choice Award.

Analysts at the independent office equipment research firm were enthusiastic about the print fleet’s industry-leading security and mobility capabilities. They were particularly impressed with the e-STUDIO507 series’ proprietary 320 GB Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) that meets the strict U.S. Federal Information processing Standard 140-2. Better Buys for Business industry experts also took note of the array of cloud and mobile printing and scanning benefits for Apple^® iOS and Android^TM smartphones and tablets through Toshiba’s e-BRIDGE^TM Print & Capture app as well as standard Apple Air Print capability.

“Having seen other current monochrome multifunction product offerings, our team of analysts were taken by the vast array of security and mobile, cloud capabilities within Toshiba’s new e-STUDIO507 series,” said Melissa Pardo-Bunte, editor at Better Buys for Business. “Though the company’s products include the latest in next-generation technology, we were impressed to learn the company is maintaining the pricing structure of its previous products.”

Better Buys for Business is one of the nation’s leading independent authorities on office equipment products and accepts no advertising to help ensure its independence.

Toshiba’s latest print fleet outfits small-to-mid-size business (SMBs) owners with high-performance products within a compact, durable design.

With print speeds reaching as high as 50 pages-per-minute, the new addition to the company’s award-winning e-STUDIO line equips organizations with the capability to handle high volume as well as smaller print tasks.

As a reflection of the company’s social and environmental consciousness, Toshiba’s newly-released products are EPEAT rated. EPEAT is the definitive global rating system for greener electronics. The e-STUDIO507 series also complies with the rigorous Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) eco standard.

“We work hard to develop products that address our customers’ needs and wants,” said Toshiba America Business Solutions Chief Marketing Executive, Bill Melo. “To receive this award reinforces the importance of security and mobility in today’s workplace. It is an honor to be recognized by a well-respected organization as Better Buys for Business.”

 To learn more about Toshiba, contact MCC’s Document Solutions Division today!

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New Lexmark service app adds speed to the process – Memphis Document Solutions Division

Imagine digging through an 800-page manual to find an error code definition or part number to help you fix a printer or multifunction printer (MFP). Not a very efficient process for Lexmark service technicians. But that long-standing process has just gotten a whole lot easier, thanks to a new app.

Developed and designed by members of Experience Design, the Lexmark service app provides highly portable and searchable service information for every Lexmark product announced since 2012. The app is available to authorized service providers worldwide in addition to our Technical Support Center.
“We believe this app is going to enable quicker diagnosis and repair of our devices, which is our ultimate goal,” said Sherry Watson, manager of Serviceability and Information Development. “Our customers will definitely benefit.”

Among the improvements:

• Easy access. Previously the manual was only accessible as a cumbersome PDF on a laptop or desktop. Now, it can be accessed on all Android and iOS smartphones and tablets in addition to laptops and desktops, in essence putting the manual in the service tech’s pocket.
• Fast navigation. Using intuitive search functionality, the app makes it easy to quickly locate information – much simpler than trying to find something in an 800-page PDF that had to be downloaded.

“The app has a responsive design, which means it automatically scales to the phone or other device, making the information easy to read and navigate,” said Rick McCoy, lead programmer in Information Development. “We also increased efficiency by pulling much of the content from our user guides, so we didn’t have to recreate the wheel.”

“Not only is the service manual much easier to use, we redesigned the information it contains to ensure a higher quality, more consistent experience from product to product,” said Robert Lee, the Serviceability engineer who devised the new app. “It all boils down to our focus on the customer. In today’s mobile work environment, we need to use the most efficient, up-to-date tools possible to make the customer experience even better.”

Contact MCC’s Document Solutions Division today to learn more about Lexmark!

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Better Sound Enriches a Ministry and Amazes its Congregation – Memphis Document Solutions

World Revival Church of Kansas City is a growing multicultural congregation with ministries for all ages. Ten years ago, with demand for the church’s services exploding, World Revival moved from its humble meeting house to a 1,000 seat auditorium, with stage space for full band, professional lighting rigs and multimedia capabilities. Soon, World Revival began live streaming its weekly services on the Web, expanding its reach around the globe.

“Our church is different,” says Steve Gray, World Revival’s Senior Pastor. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm. In some ways it’s almost a stadium experience. Like ‘Am I at a ballgame, or am I at a church?’”

“We like a pretty good amount of volume in our worship,” says William Gilpin, World Revival’s Church Manager.

“It’s kind of shocking at first,” says Dustin Smith, Worship Leader/Music Director, World Revival Church.

Over time, however, it became clear that, while the size of the World Revival’s new home was adequate, the sound was not.

“We were having lots of complaints,” Gilpin says. “Some first-time visitors would come in, and they’d head right back out the door.

“It was just too loud for them,” says Heather Eschenbaum, Director, House of Hope, World Revival Church.

A growing problem

Gilpin contacted Steven Brown, System Design and Sales, Progressive Electronics, for a consultation. “Loudspeaker coverage in the space was spotty.” Brown says. “There were areas that were abrasive, and other areas that were soft. Nobody was getting the same kind of sound in the space anywhere.”

Brown’s background is in audio recording and he’s very particular about loudspeaker sound. He recently heard a demonstration of Bose® RoomMatch® loudspeakers. “I was floored,” Brown says. “I thought with this product, Bose had knocked it out of the park. I was absolutely, totally inspired.”

Brown told Gilpin and Gray, “I know of a sound system you would cry for,” and scheduled a demonstration for them. After hearing it for themselves, Gilpin and Gray became believers.

A unique challenge and solution

Brown quickly got to work. “My goal was to paint the space with sound,” Brown says. “Keep all the direct energy off the walls and on the floor and the seats, so that it’s powerful without taking away from clarity and intelligibility.”

Brown bought in Bob Patten, Midwest Territory Rep for Bose Professional Systems. “Bose’s support is unmatched by most of the manufacturers I work with,” Brown says. “They’re not just selling product. They’re selling solutions.”

After exploring World Revival’s space, Brown and his team recommended a system with RoomMatch array module loudspeakers and PowerMatch® configurable power amplifiers. Using Bose proprietary technologies, RoomMatch loudspeakers and PowerMatch amplifiers deliver concert quality sound for fixed-installations in almost any room size, shape or acoustic requirement, and budget.

“RoomMatch gives you great directivity,” says Nathan York, Designer Engineer, Progressive Electronics. “Everything just blends perfectly.”

The system uses three RoomMAtch array clusters driven by seven PowerMatch amplifiers programmed with Bose ControlSpace® digital signal processing. For York, the PowerMatch amplifier was the right choice. “It has eight channels and almost limitless possibilities of what you can do with it,” York says. “It would be my go-to amplifier in almost any scenario.”

The sound they deserve

With their new sound system installed, it was time to hear what they’d been missing.

“People could sit anywhere in the room and it was good,” Gilpin says.

“The sound is full and loud,” Gray says, “but somebody can talk to you at the same time. You can be right underneath it and still have good fidelity.”

Soon World Revival’s congregation were believers, too.

“When I heard it for the first time, I thought, ‘This is so intense,’” Eschenbaum says. “It just feels alive in the room.”

In fact, immediately after the broadcast, listeners from all over the world called World Revival, asking how they improved their broadcast audio mix. Which, of course, they didn’t. They improved the sound in the room instead.

“What we’re doing here works for us,” Gray says. “And touches thousands of people around the world.”

MCC is an authorized dealer of Bose’s superior products. Contact our Audio Visual Solutions division today to learn more!

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