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Contents

2. Océ Large Format Printing Solutions

3. Cartridge SA Printer Cartridges

4. Nashua Electronic Document Processing System

6. Nashua B&W Multifunctionals

7. Altech Card Solutions Card Printers

8. CSX Kodak ScanMate i940

9. Pitney Bowes Four New Exciting Products

10. Osmosis Creative Graphic Design & Print Services

11. Nashua Multifunctional Printing Solution

12. Nashua Cutting Edge Projector

13. Empowerment By Smartphone Mobile Applications (Apps)

15b. Roan Systems Managed Print Services

16. Pitney Bowes Engineering the Flow of Communication

18. Nashua Solutions Provider

20. W Vos & Co Renz Binders

21. SACIA Trade Association

22. Joint & Several Liability

24. SBMS Sony Projectors

26. CSX Folder / Inserter

27. Cartridge SA Printer Cartridges

28. Nashua Next Generation Digital Printing

30. Hasler Business Systems Mailing Solutions

31. Spec Systems Card & Label Printers

32. Pitney Bowes Credit Risk Management

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The Open Learning Group (OLG) is an educational organisation based in eight locations around South Africa and Namibia. It delivers its

own academic programmes for students and provides operations, logistics and marketing support to other institutions in the education, training and development sector.Every year, OLG processes applications from thousands of students – a headache for those involved in the company’s paper- based system. Documents had to be posted or driven over 200km per day, there was a risk of paperwork being lost and a delay accessing documents to handle queries. As well as application forms, copies had to be made of supporting documentation such as ID books and bank details.

Storage was another issue. Many documents have to be kept for five years or more and OLG was struggling to store all the files. The stored paper was a potential fire hazard and vulnerable to water damage.OLG also needed to keep ahead of its competitors in the education sector and to be responsive to clients and students. Paper-based documentation made it difficult to provide the right level of customer service.

The solutionThe answer to OLG’s problems was an electronic documentation management system. After reviewing available offerings from different companies, OLG chose a solution from Nashua.“We looked at various solutions, and there are many, but we couldn’t find anything that was quite as effective as the solution that Nashua could offer,” says Linda Ingram, Operations Director at the Open Learning Group. “Many of the systems that we looked at could not integrate with our current management information system, so Nashua’s ability to do that was a big plus for us.”“The technical support was another factor that made us choose Nashua,” says Ingram. “I was impressed how their consultants understood our business and took time to look at ways to help maximise what we were going to get from the solution – we spent

Open Learning Group processes student documentation efficientlyThe Open Learning Group has moved to an electronic document processing system for student paperwork, saving money and improving response times.

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CHALLENGES• Enable call centre staff to find

information quickly to handle student queries

• Reduce the need for storage of paper documents

• Speed up application process for new students

• Improve customer service to maintain competitive position in the education market.

SOLUTION• Document management system

based on Laserfiche• Application documents are scanned

remotely and uploaded instantly to head office.

BENEFITS• Enabled call centre to respond

instantly to student enquiries, compared to 24 hours previously

• Halved time to send out learning materials to new students from 10 days to 5 days

• Removed need for external storage and reduced space required, saving at least R5,000/month

• Eliminated car and courier deliveries of documents, saving R12,000/month and freeing staff time for other tasks

• Reduced costs overall by R20,000 per month

hours and hours with the Nashua team in our offices.”Nashua designed and implemented a solution based on Laserfiche Enterprise Content Management (ECM). Now, documents are scanned locally where students apply and then uploaded to OLG’s system at its Roodeport head office. OLG then has immediate access to the documentation so it can be checked and put into other business processes – previously it could be 10 days before data was on the system. Nashua also set up how the documents are stored, indexed and categorised and how the workflow engine behind the scenes handles all the files.OLG’s local staff use Nashua multifunction devices to scan the documents and then input information directly on the scanning machine’s screen. Barcodes on the documents tell the Laserfiche system what kind of document has been scanned and the student’s ID number, avoiding manual input of data, saving time and reducing mistakes.At head office, the Laserfiche ECM system is integrated with OLG’s existing eVision student administration system. This means an OLG administrator only needs one system on their screen – eVision – and can directly access the students’ documents from within Laserfiche, without having to ever leave eVision.

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Fast responsesWith more than 20,000 calls per month handled in its call centre, OLG needs an efficient system to retrieve information for students. Managing over 120,000 assignments and over 100,000 examinations in more than 100 centres creates a lot of paperwork. A student’s phone-in query would previously have required the operative to take down details, find a paper document and then phone the student back.With the Nashua solution, student queries can be handled immediately, improving customer service. Multiple people can access a file simultaneously and all staff have access to up to date information, which improves the service if a student phones back with another query.“In the call centre, the average time to respond to the students was 24 hours and it’s now instantaneous,” says Ingram. “Complaint levels dropped drastically almost instantly once we installed the solution.”“It has been critical to improve customer service levels – we always want to have the competitive edge and the best service,” says Ingram. “Most of my clients are in rural areas and as cell phone costs are relatively high we need to have them spend as little time on the phone as possible.”OLG has also become more efficient in processing applications – halving the time taken to send out learning materials to new students from at least ten days to typically four or five days.Student files must be audited before a student can graduate, which requires all relevant documentation to be available. With the new system and an auditing process implemented by Nashua, this is faster and more efficient. The system also automates sending out correspondence such as exam result letters.The solution also helps OLG’s sister company Eduloan, which handles loans for students. OLG can share student documentation

Nashua Contact : Natalie von GerickeTel : + 011 2328134 email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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electronically with Eduloan, making it easier and faster to process loan applications.

Cost reductionsThe Nashua solution has saved OLG money in several different ways. Firstly, it has reduced the need for floor space for files, saving at least R5,000 each month in office rental and removed the need to pay for external storage. “At one stage, we had to hire external storage space to accommodate excess documents, which was not ideal from a security point of view,” says Ingram. “With the Laserfiche solution, that’s something we don’t need to worry about – the risk of losing documentation is a thing of the past.”Secondly, fewer documents need to travel by car or courier, reducing costs of staff time for the driver, petrol costs and vehicle maintenance. Previously, OLG would courier between 800 and 1,000 documents to and from its offices each month, costing around R12,000 and taking a staff member two hours to drop off documents at least three times each week.“Just to look at these two areas, I would estimate that overall we are saving around R20,000 per month,” says Ingram.

Solid teamIt’s not just about the technical solution – OLG has also benefited from the high level of service that Nashua provides.

“We have had excellent service from Nashua and our account manager has been exceptionally knowledgeable both from a technical perspective and in understanding our business,” says Ingram. “We feel like one solid team – I know I can call Nashua at any time if I need advice or if I want a particular solution to a problem.”“Nashua’s team has been fantastic,” says Ingram. “I’ve had many of them sitting here working late nights and into weekends sometimes to assist us with getting backlogs done. For me, it’s just been exceptional.”Overall, OLG has overcome the problems of its previous paper-based system, reduced costs and made its business operate more effectively. Ingram concludes: “I can’t put a monetary value on my improved productivity and customer service relations – but I know it is huge!”

“We feel like one solid team – I know I can call Nashua at any time if I need advice or if I want a particular solution to a problem.“ I definitely would not hesitate to choose Nashua again.”

Linda Ingram, Operations Director, Open Learning Group

Nashua Contact : GlennGoslinTel : +27112328136Fax : +27879445446Email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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The MP 301SPF is a fast black-and-whiteA4multifunctional inacompactdesign.Itoffersadvancedprint,copy,scanandfaxfunctions,

availableviaalarge4.3-inchcolourtouchpanel.

This innovativedevicecaneasilyreplaceseveralsingle-functiondevicesandimproveyourworkflow.Thesmall footprintsavesvaluable office space. Nashua’s nextgenerationcontroller (GWNX)alsogivesyou outstanding device managementcapabilities.

Compact and high value A4 B&WmultifunctionalsBlackandwhiteprintingandcopying,colourscanning-theAficio™MP301SPFpacksplentyofpunch

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Next generation controller architecture (GWNX)FeaturingNashua’snextgeneration controller,theMP301SPFinteractsintelligentlywithusers, improvingaccess to information.Intelligentworkflowfeatures includetheability to customise the control panel,browseandprintdirectlyfromtheweb.

Simple to operateWithatiltable4.3-inchcolourtouchpanel,theMP301SPFisveryeasyto operate. You cancustomise the homescreentoshowonlytheiconsyouneed.Youcaneveninsertyourcompanylogoonthescreen. Inaddition, full frontaccesseasesoperationandmaintenance.

Productivity upReliableequipment isthe first requirementforbusinessefficiency.Robustness and longdurability are the MP301SPF’strademarks.Thedeviceiscontinuallyproductivethankstoitsimpressivepapercapacityandeasytroubleshooting.

Intelligent compact designTheMP301SPFhasasmaller footprint thancomparableMFPs.Thesimple and intelligentcubedesignoptimisesdesktopworkspace.Thedual-colourdesignconceptpromotesintuitiveusability.

TCO downMinimisecostsaswellasyourenvironmentalfootprintwithenergy-saving features thatreduce elec t r ic i t yconsumption.Auniqueindicator g ives an

instantoverviewofyourusagebydevice,month,weekorevendaily,to implementfurtherTotalCostofOwnershipreductions.

Environmentally friendlyAtNashuawehelpyouloweryour

environmental footprint.TheMP301SPFhaseco-

friendly features suchas sleep mode, duplexprinting and paperless

fax.T he Ty pic al E lec t r ic i t y

Consumption is1.5kW/hat30cpm.Aneco-friendlyindicatordisplaysinformationtohelpyoureducepaperusage.

• Warm-uptime:23seconds• Firstoutputspeed:5.4seconds• Continuousoutputspeed:30ppm• Copierresolution:600dpi• Printresolution:300/600dpi• ScannerResolution:100-600dpi• ScanSpeed:Max30originals/minute

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Highly secureS e c ur i t y f ea t ure sinclude locked print,holdprint(withoptionalHDD), an embeddedwatermark (optionalCopyDataSecurityUnit required),LDAPauthentication, and HDD option withoverwriteandencryptionfunctiontomeetyourcompany’ssecurityrequirements.

Datacard® SD360 for vibrant images at superior speeds• Two-sided(duplex)cardprinting• Full-colourprinting:upto200cards

perhour(one-sided)upto155cardsperhour(two-sided).Monochrome:upto830cardsperhour(one-sided)

• IntuitiveLCDpanelwithsoft-touchcontrols

• TruePick™Features

Datacard® SP75 with advanced security technology• Intensesecurity:onestandardlaminator

andasecondoptionallaminator(extendcard life and help defend againsttampering)

• Highdurability• Diversefunctionality:applythesame

securitylaminatetobothsidesofthecardorapplydifferentlaminatestoeachside

Call Altech Card Solutions today for more info!

Altech Card SolutionsContact : KurtBurgerTel : 0118795700Fax : 0118795800Cell : 0836000057Email :[email protected] :www.acs.altech.co.za

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The Datacard® SD and SP Seriesprintersoperatefaster,better,andatalowercost,whetheryou’restrivingforsecurity,loyaltyorconvenience.

Theircompetitivefeaturesandpricemakethemthebestvalueonthemarket.Dozensof innovationscombine tocreate theseindustry-leadingcardprinters.SDandSPSeriesprintersoutperformintheircategoriessoyoucandothesameinyours.TruePick™anti-jamcardhandling(SDSeries)accuratelypickscardsandhelpsreducethestressofabusyworkday.TheSD360™andSD260™cardprintersconsistentlyprintIDcardsfasterandmorereliably – and at the best value on themarket.Whetheryouneedamoresecureworkplaceoraconvenientsolutiontoofficeidentification,SDSeriesprintersadapttoyourneedsandyourbudgetsoyoucanprintconfidently.Designed for card issuers looking toincreaseproductivityandmanagecosts,the Datacard® SP30 Plus card printeroffersaneconomicalprintingsolutionthatproducesprofessional,high-qualitycardswithfull-orpartial-colourimages–idealforissuingdriverslicenses,nationalhealthcarecards,corporateIDcards,governmentIDcardsandmore.

Smartcardencodingonmostprintermodelsproducemoresecuresolutionsforarangeofapplicationsincludingeducation,healthcareandcorporateneeds.

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SP30 – Entry-level simplex printer SD260 – Mid-range simplex printer SD360 – Mid to High range duplex printer SP75 Plus – High-end duplex printer

Forenhancedsecurityanddurability,theDatacard®SP75Pluscardprinterhasbeenengineeredtoenablegovernmentagencies,high-techcorporations,universitiesandothersecurity-minded organisations toprotectpeople,facilitiesandcriticalassets.The next generation of card printingfrom Datacard combines dozens ofgreat innovations into industry-leadingperfection.

Datacard® SP30 for low cost-per-card, high yield printing• One-sidededge-to-edgeprinting;

manualtwo-sidedprinting• Full-colourprinting:Upto160cardsper

hour;Monochrome:Upto750cardsperhour

• Easytooperate:Theprinterdriverprovidesmessageprompts,recoveryinstructions,colourimagepreviewandonlineuserhelp

Datacard® SD260 for superior speed and productivity• One-sided,edge-to-edgeprinting;

manualtwo-sidedprinting• Full-colourprinting:upto200cards

perhour(single-sided),upto155cardsperhour(two-sided).Monochrome:upto830cardsperhour

• Easy,fastinstallation• PrintermessagesdisplayonLCDpanel• TruePick™Features

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REviEWExceedingexpectations.Keepingyouinbudget.it’swhatmakestheDatacard®SD/SPSeriesprintersthebestintheirclass.

Reliability, superior image quality and performance – right on your desktop

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R9,950-00excl.vat

Kodak announces the new Kodak ScanMate i940 Scanner. With the same great features as the i920, the i940 also allows scanning without

mains power supply, using only the USb 2.0 connection.

This compact scanner saves desk space with its small footprint, and saves time by automating repetitive tasks. Plus, it creates crisp, clear images and easily readable text on the first scan so you can make quick work of your scanning tasks. And get back to business.

With Kodak’s Smart Touch functionality, the ScanMate i940 gets important business documents into your information network in an instant. That’s because Smart Touch automates multiple-step scanning operations by capturing, processing, and sending information for you.

At the touch of a button, Smart Touch helps you make e-mail attachments, picture files, searchable PDFs, and more. Plus it files documents or sends them to “the cloud.” For example, if a business configured its ID card scanning process as Option 2, an employee could simply select “2” on the scanner display.

The ID card would be scanned, processed, and its image sent to the proper destination — automatically.

The Kodak ScanMate i940 scanner. The small, but powerful way to clear your desk and get ahead of your day.

• Stay in contact: Bundled software helps you easily edit and synchronise business card info with your contact applications

• Integrate easily: TWAIN and ISIS drivers allow quick compatibility with most scanning software

• Do more: Kodak Capture Pro Software lets you quickly scan, process, utilise, and manage documents — no third-party software to buy

CSX service and supportCSX provides a free one year maintenance agreement with every unit sold in South Africa. Call CSX today for more info.

Seven great things you can do with the Kodak ScanMate i940 Scanner to get ahead:• Save space: Compact, highly portable

design takes up less desk space

• Save time: Kodak’s Smart Touch performs multiple-step scanning and organising operations automatically. When A/C powered, colour pages are scanned at up to 15ppm (200dpi) and black and white at up to 20ppm. Via USB, black and white and colour pages are scanned at up to 8ppm (200dpi).

• Make great images: Kodak’s Perfect Page document imaging is built in — just press the button and get great images with bright colours and crisp text

• Scan it all: Reliably handles a wide range of documents with the 20-sheet automatic document feeder, including extra-long documents, business cards, ID cards, and embossed hard cards

The information organiser that won't take up your whole desk. Or your whole day.

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CSX Contact : Kirsty AshleyHelpline : 0860 670 000Tel : +27 11 663 9322 Fax : +27 11 663 9319Email : [email protected] : www.csx.co.za

Branches country wide

Simplicity at your fingertips.

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The information organizer that won’t take up your whole desk.Or your whole day.

ScanMate i920 Scanner

Eight great things you can do with the Kodak ScanMate i920 Scanner to get ahead.

Save space ngised elbatrop ylhgih ,tcapmoC takes up less desk space

Save time smrofrep hcuoT tramS s’kadoK multiple-step scanning and organizing operations automatically

Make great images Kodak’s Perfect Page document imaging is built in — just press the button and get great images with bright colors and crisp text

Scan it all fo egnar ediw a seldnah ylbaileR documents with the 20-sheet automatic document feeder, including extra-long documents, business cards, ID cards, and embossed hard cards

Stay in contact uoy spleh erawtfos deldnuB easily edit and synchronize business card info with your contact applications

Integrate easily TWAIN and ISIS drivers allow quick compatibility with most scanning software

Do more Kodak Capture Pro Software lets you quickly scan, process, utilize, and manage documents — no third-party software to buy

Get peace of mind Our three-year limited warranty supports Kodak’s commitment to superior workmanship

Know what it feels like to get ahead.The compact Kodak ScanMate i920 Scanner saves desk space with its small

footprint, and saves time by automating repetitive tasks. Plus, it creates

crisp, clear images and easily readable text on the first scan. So you can

make quick work of your scanning tasks. And get back to business.

With Kodak’s Smart Touch functionality, the ScanMate i920 gets important

business documents into your information network in an instant. That’s

because Smart Touch automates multiple-step scanning operations by

capturing, processing, and sending information for you. At the touch of a

button, Smart Touch helps you make e-mail attachments, picture files,

searchable PDFs, and more. Plus it files documents or sends them to “the

cloud.” For example, if a business configured its ID card scanning process

as Option 2, an employee could simply select “2” on the scanner display.

The ID card would be scanned, processed, and its image sent to the proper

destination — automatically.

The Kodak ScanMate i920 Scanner. The small, but powerful, way to clear

ScanMate i940 Scanner

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ECO-Information ScreenThe eco-information screen encourages sustainable behaviour by bringing green metrics directly to the attention of users. A pop-up on the operation panel a d v i s e s t h e total number of pages printed by each user and shows any reduction they have made in paper consumption through use of duplex and N-up printing. The pop-up has a free-type area in which the administrator can promote a corporate environmental message.

Data Overwrite Security and HDD EncryptionData Overwrite Security overwrites temporary data held on the MFP’s hard drive with random data. The random data is overwritten twice to ensure that the original data cannot be recovered. This method of data overwrite is the USA Department of Defence standard. HDD Encryption protects information by encrypting the address book, authentication information and stored documents.

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The perfect partner for a hardworking office

The Aficio™MP C3002 is the perfect office partner. This elegant, high-achieving all-rounder will look good and work well in any office.

The user-friendly home screen saves time and effort, while a range of handy features aid workflow and connectivity between colleagues.

Nashua Contact : Eugene EngelbrechtTel : +27 11 232 8142 Fax : +27 87 944 5437email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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able to control the print environment and reduce cost. A new scheduling feature enables the administrator to set the point at which individual users and group print quotas are reset.

Scheduled printThe Scheduled Print feature enables users to specify when documents will be printed. Using this feature, it is possible to schedule long print jobs – invoices, statements, reports etc. – to run overnight, when they are less likely to inconvenience other users. The time is specif ied within the print driver and can be amended using the operation panel or WebImage Monitor.

Print from USB/SD The new MFPs are e quip p e d w i t h a USB/SD card reader. Located to the side of the operation panel, the card reader is easily accessible. Particularly useful in walk up environments, it enables users to print documents and JPEG images without needing to open them on a PC. JPEG files can be previewed in colour on the MFP’s operation panel.

Customisable Home ScreenThe home screen of the MFP can be customised. A corporate logo can be inserted at the upper right corner of the screen and the desktop customised to include preferred function icons. Individual users can also create their own personal home screens to include a programme shortcut which automates a frequently used operation.

Nashua’sAficio™MPC3002–asmartMFPyoucanadapttomeetyourteam’suniqueneeds

MFP Web Browser (option)Using the optional MFP Web Browser, users can browse external websites and print out the displayed page directly from the operational panel of the MFP. Webpage addresses can be registered as bookmark icons on home screen. Using this feature, users can print Google maps, e-tickets and coupons without needing to access a PC/Mac.

Quota SchedulingQuota Setting allows the administrator to limit the output of individual users and user groups. By setting page count and user count limits, the administrator is

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Auto Job PromotionThis feature reduces downtime associated with paper size mismatch and other print errors. With Auto Job Promotion enabled, jobs that can be executed immediately will be promoted over jobs that would otherwise cause the print queue to stall. Skipped jobs can be reprinted from the operational panel or Web Image Monitor once the error has been resolved.

Nashua Contact : KarenVivierTel : +27112328272Fax : +27879445473Email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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Afully featured projectorinitsownright,ithastheversatilityandflexibilitytomeetthediverseneedsof

anyorganisationinanyindustry.ThePJWX4130/PJWX4130Ngivesusersmorescopetoengagewiththeiraudienceorwithvideoandwebconferencingsystemsforimprovedteamwork and faster decision-making. Itcanevenbe integratedwith an iPad* – you can controlpresentationsfromthetabletandsharematerialwithotheriPadusers.

Ultra short throwTraditionally front projectionrequires a long throw distancebetweentheprojectorandscreen.ThePJWX4130/PJWX4130Nboastsarecord-breakingthrowdistanceofjust11.7cm,allowingittobeplacedjust inchesfromthewall,ensuringnothingcomesbetweenyouandyour message: no shadows; nonoise;noglare.Displayimagesofupto80inchesinmeetingrooms, classrooms, museum displays,restaurants,bars,shops,windowdisplays,anywherethereisawallorflatsurfacetoprojectupon.Andbecauseitissocompactandlight,youcanmoveitfromroomtoroomandevencarryittomeetingsoff-site.

Flexibility and freedom of expressionBusiness:Enablesproductivemultimediameetings inanysizedopenorenclosedspace.Aflexible,affordablewaytopresentcompanyinformationandproductdetailsin reception areas, showrooms and onexhibitionstands.Education:Enhancesformalandinformaltutorials with informative multimediacontent. Ideal for temporary publicinformationdisplaysonopendaysandotheroccasions.Retail: Grab the attention of passingshopperswitheyecatchingshopwindowdisplaysandadvertisements.Leisure:Connect theprojector toaudio-

Cutting edge projector technology for thesmallest spacesThePJWX4130/PJWX4130Nturnsthesmallestspaceintoamultimediameetingroomorashowcaseforyourproductsandservices.

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visualequipmentviatheHDMI interfaceandshowlivesportingevents,moviesandotherpre-recordedcontent.

Auto image optimisationAutomatic distortion adjustment:The

projectorautomaticallydetectsandcompensatesforkeystonedistortion

intheverticaldirectionwhenimagesareprojected.

Adjustmentscanalsobemademanuallyusingtheremotecontrol.

Wall colour correction:Automaticallyadjuststhecolouroftheprojectedimagetocompensate

forthebackgroundcolourofthewhiteboard,blackboard,

wallorotherprojectionsurface.

Low energy consumptionStandby mode:Inregularstandbymode,powerconsumptionfallstojust0.17Wforlowerenergybills.

Eco mode:Runningcostscanbe cut further by selecting

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consumptionby25%.Theremotecontrol’sEco mode buttonmakesiteasytoturn

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Security as standardQuick start/shutdown: Rapid5 second start-up makes these

projectors deal for impromptu, ad hocmeetings.User logo function:Acompany logoorstandbymessagecanbedisplayedwhiletheprojectorisstartinguporwhenthereisnosignal.

Network connectivityThePJWX4130Nboastsall the featuresofthePJWX4130,pluswiredandwirelessnetworkconnectivity,aUSBport forPC-freepresentationsandenhanceddevicemanagement.Call Nashua today for more info.

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Project from only 11.7cm away from the wall

that smartphones and mobile broadband connectivity are going to play key roles in the future of the African continent. In fact, it has been said that 2013 will be the year of the app. As connectivity increases across Africa, we will likely see more such apps being developed,” adds Chireka.Nonetheless, she cautions, we can expect the majority of such apps to initially come from overseas, as the local apps developer ecosystem is not that well developed at present.

Local developers“However, we have seen Google setting up Android developer academies in parts of Africa and we can expect to see more such initiatives as we move forward. I do believe that within a couple more years we will see a range of local content coming out of these academies,” she concludes.

Julie Tregurtha, head of mobility sales at SAP Africa, points out it is clear that many companies today are looking to take advantage of the mobile revolution. Their aim is to empower employees to have access to business information from their mobile devices.“They are also looking to drive a mobile presence to their customers. The fact is that smartphone take-up is definitely increasing, since these devices have so much more capability. It is thus completely logical for

Empowerment by smartphoneThe proliferation of mobile applications (apps) is clearly helping to drive the uptake of smartphones, but while these may be the key value proposition driving the purchase of such devices, most apps tend to be targeted as satisfying personal needs.

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Obviously an increasing number of business apps will only heighten the motivation to provide smartphones to employees and

management across the continent. However, the question is: on a continent where money is often tight, are there enough business-related apps available to create the sea change necessary for enterprises to invest heavily in devices that tend to be on the expensive side?

Uptake in Africa Spiwe Chireka, programme manager of telecoms in the Africa region at the International Data Corporation (IDC) points out that in Africa there is still a reasonably slow adoption as far as business-related apps go.

“Large enterprises, like those in the financial services sector, are more concerned with issues such as their VPN [virtual private network] connectivity back to the company head office. With concerns like these still relevant, there is less worry about apps at present. Obviously there are certain business apps that have been around for a while, such as SalesForce, but these types of apps are not yet widespread across the continent,” she says.“This is not to say that a growth in business-related apps will not assist with smartphone adoption, because there is little doubt

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clever companies to leverage that capacity to increase productivity and speed up business processes, create new revenue streams or enhance customer service,” she says.Tregurtha is less sure whether apps will be the driver of smartphone uptake or whether it will actually be the other way around, with the device take-up happening first. This, she adds, is because consumers – even in Africa – are very status conscious and want to have the latest phones.

Samsung’s Ferreira adds that the growing demand from consumers for apps that make their lives easier, such as weather apps, Forex apps and travel-related apps, speaks directly to a need for information on the move.He points out that with consumer demand increasing, it is only a matter of time before business-focused apps attain the same levels of demand. With this in mind, Samsung has already outlined a strong business objective to build a developer ecosystem, states Ferreira.

“The business apps that will succeed are those that meet

business requirements.”

of the SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. “The more popular apps that get traction include HR-related ones, such as leave requests, travel and expense claims and approvals for managers; Learning Assistant for access to training and career development

programs; and CRM-related apps for field service and sales staff. These are able to provide speedy access to customer information, better customer insight, up-to-date sales order information and so on,” says Tregurtha.

Apps in AfricaSome enterprise apps already

available in Africa:• remote medical diagnostics• device security and call recording• device backup and sync• asset tracking• transport and logistics• mobile surveys• mobile learning• cost & expense management• cloud storage• enterprise asset management• field services• inventory management• condition monitoring and

reporting

“The other factor playing a role is the fact that these devices are becoming more affordable. As [they] become more cost-effective, so an increasing number of businesses are taking advantage of the proliferation of smartphones to begin providing relevant business apps,” she adds.

Increasing productivityNkosi suggests apps that allow enterprises to drive business efficiencies and change the way business is done for the better will soon be a necessity. Apps, after all, are all about increasing productivity and creating a clear competitive advantage. Realtime access to information enables businesses to make decisions faster and in the business world this can often create the competitive edge for many operations.“As businesses move towards utilising the cloud and cloud-like services far more, the future will see more cloud-based applications being developed to aid a business’ workforce in working remotely while still ensuring productivity is achieved,” Nkosi explains.Tregurtha adds that SAP already offers over 100 apps designed to extend various parts

“We are building this not only by developing applications focusing on content and driving a profitable business model, but also by opening up our software development kit (SDK) to developers, enabling them to create apps to enhance our content ecosystem,” he says.

Small beginningsWhile there is not much that is locally developed in the business apps space at present, Chireka is nonetheless very positive looking forward. “In Africa we currently have around 60% penetration across the continent, with most of the key urban areas at least being well covered. This means that in the main the network issue is sorted out. The next issue is that of the devices themselves, but this is also changing in a positive fashion.”She indicates that already in 2012, the first sub $100 smartphones hit the market, with certain manufacturers producing highly functional smartphones at a reasonable price point. Costs will continue to come down, she adds, with a smartphone costing under $70 mooted, and one of under $50 that will likely not be too far behind.

“There is little doubt that smartphones and mobile

broadband connectivity aregoing to play key roles in the

future of the African continent.”

“I do think the business apps that will succeed are those that meet business requirements. Essentially, those providing a company with a new business model, and those that have a reasonable return on investment either in generating revenue or savings costs . Naturally these will vary from industry to industry,” she adds.

African business needs“For the moment, the big growth in apps will be in the business to consumer space. In banking, this means enhanced and better mobile banking apps that span different divisions of the bank and give the consumer a single launchpad into their banking world. In the utilities space, apps that could make a big difference to customers will be self-service for move in/ move out, check and pay bills, and check and monitor status on outages, to name a few.“Finally, in retail, there are many initiatives starting that will provide mobile loyalty programmes, managing points, redeeming digital vouchers and making payments,” Tregurtha continues.

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George Ferreira contends that there is growing demand from consumers for apps that make

their lives easier.

Spiwe Chireka points out that in Africa there is still a reasonably

slow adoption as far as business-related apps go.

Nomalanga Nkosi believes higher demand for enterprise focused apps will result from

mobile workforce growth.

Julie Tregurtha says apps gaining traction include: leave requests, travel and expense

claims and approvals.

“Ultimately the process is governed by a three-point cycle. The demand exists for increased connectivity, which in turn requires a high-speed network to support it.”As these two demands are met, it increases the demand for and encourages the

development of apps. An increase in the use of apps will drive a greater demand for connectivity and a better network on which it can run.“In essence, it becomes a self-perpetuating cycle, so regardless of whether apps are

driving uptake of smartphones, or an increasing proliferation of reasonably priced devices is driving the demand for apps, Africa can look forward to a growing number of both in the near future,” she concludes.Duplicated, kind courtesy of African Trader.

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Nashua provides a clear value to customers looking for best-in-class applications and infrastructure that can support their business flows

and that are, at the same time, affordable and easily deployed and managed.

In today’s business scenario, organisations that have yet to modernise and update their business infrastructure are finding wide inefficiencies between what exists and what is possible. Often obsolete software and hardware is left to manage key aspects of an organisation’s operations with little or no collaboration between the different back end systems and data capturing hardware.

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...with our solutions we meet all business needs.

The consequence is lost time, lost money, and putting you last through weak performance.

As organisations grow, total automation of its business operations would ultimately be required. When that happens, a Total Business Solution (TBS) would need to be put in place. An effective Total Business Solution (TBS) reduces costs, saves money, and drives performance.

Streamline the way you work and enhance your organisation’s performance. Work more efficiently by bringing team members, tools and information together in collaborative workplaces. See how companies are solving critical business problems with Nashua Solutions, unique model to deliver best-in-class business solutions.

Key Benefits:Complete solution. By combining Nashua Office Automation with Nashua Mobile’s infrastructure offerings, this alliance is bringing specific, end-to-end hardware, software, and services solutions to mid size customers. This saves mid size companies the effort of piecing together a solution themselves while providing a solution with the appropriate configuration “sized” for their specific requirements.

Benefits of product breadth and scope. The extensiveness of the Nashua product portfolio, with its reusable building blocks for sustainable business process improvement, along with reference configurations for different classes of hardware, provides a robust platform for companies to pursue

system standardisation and best-practice replication.

Scalable. With Nashua, businesses can implement the same business applications that are run by the largest enterprises, meaning they will not need to change their applications as their businesses grow.

Highly configurable. Leveraging the capabilities of Nashua, solutions are adapted to companies’ specific business flow needs based on granular industry specifications as well as geography, without the cost, timeline, or “lock-in” associated with custom code. With our solutions we are targeting a variety of different business needs and vertical market requirements.

Reduced time to value. Nashua enable applications to be quickly configured and deployed, and the availability of reference configurations means the entire hardware plus software solution can be implemented rapidly.

Nashua provides a solution that contains all products and services in one delivery

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Ease of purchase. Nashua allows midsizecustomerstoaccessthesesolutionsthroughthechanneltheyalreadyknowand/orwhoiswithintheirgeographicregionorlocality.

Reduced risk.Withreferenceconfigurationsconsistingofsetupguidestoleadfranchisesthrough setups that are appropriately“sized”fortheneedsofcustomers,solutionscanbeimplementedmorequicklyandwithlessrisk.

Focus on higher value-added offerings. Withthisinitiative,Nashuacanspendlesstimeandeffortonthecoreinstallation.Thisbenefitscustomersbecause franchiserscan spend more attention focusing onhighervalue-addedservices.

What We Do:Nashua delivers an easy to pick-what-you-needservice,accessibleforallsizesofcompanies tocentrallymanage theirbusinessprocessesnomatterwhereveryouareyoucanbeinconstanttouchwithyourbusiness.

NashuaSolutionsintegratestheinformationusedbyanorganisation’smanydifferentdepartmentalfunctionsintoanElectronicDocumentManagementSystem(EDMS).

NashuaSolutionsisdesignedtomodelandautomatemanyofthebasicprocessesofabusinessorganisationbeginning fromcustomer inquirystagetomanufacturingmanagement,withagoalof integratinginformationacrossthecompany.

Itusesmultipleplatformstobringcustomers,dealers, suppliers, manufacturers andemployeestogether.

Some industries that have benefitted from Nashua’s total solution offerings

Direct Marketing:• Assists in maintaining accurate

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Medical Practitioner:• Integrating clinics at your different

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Non-Governmental Organisations:• Help NGOs with better and more

efficientmanagementoftheiraccountsandfinances.

• Increasestheefficiency,lowerscost,generatesmoretimelyreports.

• Facilitates better control over theorganisation’soperations.

Education Institute:• Maintain database of students,

employees,trustees,etc.• Maintainrecordsofstudentfees,staff

salary,instituteexpenses,etc.• Keep track of student academic

performanceculturalfestivals,events,seminars,etc.

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ThedesignofNashuaSolutionsfacilitatesclearintegrationofmodulesthusprovidingflowofinformationbetweenallfunctionswithinanorganisation.

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Question: When selecting a vendor for your next AV installation, which of these items is the LEAST important item you should consider?

a. Price quoted for the projectb. Installation quality of the installations deptc. Company reputation in the marketplaced. Financial stability of the supplier

Answer: (a) In today’s tough economic climate it’s obviously important to consider price as an important factor in choosing a supplier for your next AV installation. But choosing a supplier based on price alone is a sure-fire path to failure and an ineffective AV solution. Chose a vendor based on their ability to provide an AV solution that meets your requirements and make sure you’re buying from a reputable organization with certified staff and the resources to back-up your installation on a long-term basis.

SACIA is the leading trade association for the professional AV industry in Southern Africa. We promote the adoption of professional standards in the local market and our members commit to truth, honesty and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the audiovisual profession.When you’re looking for a reputable supplier with a proven track record in the professional AV market, our members are a good place to start. For more information on SACIA and a full list of members, please visit www.sacia.org.za

An informed business choice

The South African Communications Industries Association is a not-for-profit Trade Association committed to

promoting the adoption of professional standards in the audiovisual industry throughout Africa.

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South Africa’s stature as a world-class destination for large sporting events, most notably the recent Afcon Cup and the Soccer World

Cup before that, is growing tremendously.

Given this status, there is increasing scrutiny by regulators, noted in the recently promulgated Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (the “SASREA”), to address the inadequacies which have been prevalent in many sports and entertainment events.

“Some of these inadequacies include insufficient emergency and essential services, insufficient resources being made available by local authorities, inadequate public liability insurance, a lack of proper safety certification and structural engineering certificates for temporary structures, a lack of proper safety and security measures including crowd control at events,” explains Deon Francis, partner at Routledge Modise Inc.

Flouting of the requirements“Much of the flouting of these requirements has been driven by the fact that enforcement of punitive measures to ensure proper safety and security measures at events has been left wanting, but these days are long over. An event that is found to be lacking in proper controls and safety measures could find all involved coordinating parties from organisers, sponsors, venue operators and owners all held liable for any damages and legal claims.”

In order to address these inadequacies the Department of Sports and Recreation, through the promulgation of the SASREA has now placed the responsibility of ensuring safety and security at events on the shoulders of controlling bodies, event organisers and venue owners.

Given the spirit of the Act, it is evident that these entities will be jointly and severally liable in the event of any civil liability arising at any given event.

“Joint and several liability is a form of liability that is used in civil cases where two or more parties are found liable for damages. The injured party in such a case may seek payment of the entire judgment from any one of the parties who are said to be jointly and severally liable. In other

words, if any of the defendants do not have enough money or assets to pay an equal share of the award, the other defendants must make up the difference,” he explains.

Joint and several liability for event organisers, sponsors, venue and owners

“An event that is found to be lacking in proper controls and safety measures could find all involved coordinating parties from organisers, sponsors, venue operators and owners all held liable for any damages and legal claims.”Deon Francis, partner at Routledge Modise Inc.

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Parties cannot deny responsibilityThose parties cannot deny responsibility on the basis that the barricading was the responsibility of the venue owner as the SASREA has placed a burden on all the entities to ensure safety and responsibility at events.

Dani Ettridge, of Aon South Africa, a leading insurance brokerage and risk consultants, adds that SASREA has serious implications in terms of insurance liability cover.

“SASREA has a very similar effect as the Consumer Protection Act. In terms of the CPA, where damages arise as a result of defective products, consumers can seek recourse against any one of the parties in the supply chain, be it the manufacturer, the wholesaler or the retailer.

“Similarly, in terms of the SASREA, in the event of individuals being injured at events, they can choose to seek recourse against any of the stakeholders in the event, be that a sponsor, a supplier or indeed an advertiser. It would then be for the parties to sort out amongst themselves who should be liable and to what extent. This would not affect the injured party though in that the injured party could look to any of these entities for compensation,” she says.

Public liability cover no longer sufficient “According to the provisions in SASREA, it is no longer viable or sufficient for only controlling bodies, event organisers and stadium/venue owners to have public liability cover.

“Whilst the SASREA does make public liability insurance cover mandatory, in practice usually only your controlling bodies and venue/stadium owners would enjoy public liability cover whilst the other parties would, in most instances, either not have public liability insurance or be indemnified by those who do have such cover.

“However, such indemnity clauses are now unlikely to be enforceable against third parties. It is imperative that each and every party involved takes out sufficient public liability to protect their own risks and not rely on the insurance policies of others,” explains Dani.

Although the SASREA provides for various duties and obligations on each of the entities, in the event of a disaster occurring and injury to individuals, those injured parties may choose to sue any of the entities as reflected in section 4 of the SASREA whether or not there was fault on the part of that party.

For instance, if an injury has occurred as a result of insufficient barricading being available, whilst that may be the venue owner’s obligation, the injured may choose to hold the controlling body or the event organiser liable.

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All involved parties need to take an active roleThe Act now demands that all parties involved, including sponsors, need to take an active role in vetting the planning of events.

They can no longer associate their name with an event with no knowledge of the safety and security measures in place. Sponsors, as stakeholders in an event, can be drawn into a suit alongside the event organiser, venue owner and others.

It is essential that all parties take a pro-active approach to ensuring that certain minimum standards are met around the planning and organising of any event and ensuring compliance with SASREA.

“Most crucially, sponsors should also ensure that they have adequate events liability in place with an insurer who is aware of their exposure in this regard, and not rely on a standard business public liability policy. Each stakeholder must ensure protection by way of a policy in their own name and not rely on cover arranged for the other parties,” explains Dani.

Harsh penaltiesOne of the major concerns coming out of the industry is that the regulatory change imposes harsh penalties, and there is a lot of uncertainty as to how this legislation will be interpreted and how the requirements can be incorporated into pre-event planning.

“Without precedent there is always the fear of being the proverbial guinea pig in a test case. It is true that the majority of event organisers and meeting planners welcome the opportunity to add a professional approach to their business and to raise industry standards to the benefit of their clients. To this end, it is essential to cover all your bases and make sure you have adequate liability covers in place for any eventuality.

“And most critically, it is imperative to provide your insurance broker with a copy of any legal contracts you have in place in terms of an event, to ensure that any provisions in your legal contract will be covered under your insurance liability cover,” concludes Dani.

Duplicated, kind courtesy of AV Specialist.

It is imperative that all parties take a pro-active approach to insuring against risks associated with the SASREA requirements.”Dani Ettridge of Aon South Africa, Insurance Brokerage and Risk Consultants.

Who do you call when things go wrong?

SACIA members subscribe to the highest standards of ethics in their business conduct and sign a pledge in which they commit to excellence in what they do. They take pride in their work and provide products and professional solutions in line with their clients’ needs.

They’re dependable business partners who promise not to engage in dealings that are corrupt, dishonest or questionable.

If you feel that a SACIA member has failed to live up to this pledge contact us at [email protected] or call our complaints hotline on +2711 083 6418

For a full list of SACIA members and a copy of their pledge to conduct business on an ethical basis visit www.sacia.org.za

The Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA) is a not for profit trade association committed to promoting the adoption of professional standards and ethical business practices in the communications industry throughout Southern Africa.

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Recent trends towards brighter business projectors are accelerating demands for the use of even brighter light sources as well as smaller projector sizes. Whatever your projection needs, Sony offers a model to suit your application, from 3LCD entry-level, basic installation to high-end installation models.

Your space deserves a projector that fits

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VPL-FH500L versatile installation WUXGA projector

Ultimate picture quality and dramatic brightness in WUXGA projection Packing the most advanced projector technologies into a low-profile design, the VPL-FH500L delivers a dramatic brightness of 7,000 lumens and ultra high-quality images with WUXGA resolution. The VPL-FH500L offers peace-of-mind operation with a twin-lamp system that provides both a redundant lamp and economical operation. Alternating the two lamps gives replacement time of up to 8,000 hours, saving maintenance time and cost.It also delivers amazing installation flexibility and hassle-free maintenance in a stylish design that blends into any decor.This projector has a very wide lens shift range for excellent flexibility when installing the unit and adjusting the image. Lamp and air filter maintenance cycles are synchronised and exceptionally long compared to single-lamp and other dual-lamp systems, cutting maintenance time and cost.

Ultra-high WUXGA resolution with full-HD compatibilityThe VPL-FH500 delivers an amazing resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200), which exceeds Full-HD resolution (1920 x 1080).It also allows projection in a wider display range: more information can be displayed on the screen, so the user can see the whole page without scrolling. Extremely clear and detailed high-quality images are projected, even on a large screen, and native Full-HD images can be projected full screen. The VPL-FH500L is the ultimate tool for projecting images in a range of applications requiring exceptional detail.

Brilliant colour performanceBy combining a new-generation optical system that uses Sony’s BrightEra™ with Long Lasting Optics technology and a 3LCD

projection system, the VPL-FH500L offers a high brightness of 7,000 lumens and presents bright and natural images.Lens shift functionControlled from either the projector control panel or the supplied Remote Commander™ unit, the position of the projected image can be moved vertically by -113% to +113% and horizontally by -63% to +63%. Images can be easily adjusted to the desired settings during installation. With this exceptional shift range, the VPL-FH500L can be installed in a way to maximise performance even in the most difficult environments.

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Excellent image capabilities and a long lifespanSony’sBrightEratechnologyimprovesandmaintainscolourpuritythroughoutthelifeofthesesystemsbyprotectingtheLCDpanelsagainstharmfulultravioletlight.Simple to use and maintain, extremelyfunctionalandwithalowcost-of-ownership,theseareanobviouschoiceforvenuesthatdemandqualityandpracticality.TheVPL-FX30incorporatesahigh-resolutionlensknownastheAllRangeCrispFocus(ARC-F) lens,whose largediameterandfine pitch ensure crisp pictures. It alsoincorporates12-bit3DGammaCorrectioncircuitrytoperformhighlyaccurategammacorrection,achievingsmoothergradationsandrichergrey-scale.

Thisenablesdetailedimagestobeprojectedwiththeircorrectgeometry,evenwheninstallationspaceislimited.Advanced geometric correctionEach corner can be grabbed and fittedsquarely to the desired position. Thisfeatureisusefulwhenanoffsetprojectionisnecessary.Fine lens shiftThe lens shift function allows imagepositiontobeeasilyfinetunedverticallyorhorizontally.Convenient, simple projector replacementThe standard 1.5x zoom lens enablesinstallation flexibilitywhenreplacinganexistingprojectorwiththeVPL-CW255orVPL-CX235– there’snoneed tochangeceilingmountpositions.“Blend-in”designTheVPL-CW255andVPL-CX235showcaseanewlow-profilechassis,sotheseprojectorsappeartoblendintotheceilingorwallonwhichtheyaremounted.

High brightness and low maintenance TheVPL-FX30andVPL-FX35offeramazinginstallation flexibility and hassle-freemaintenance, along with stylish yetinconspicuousdesignthatblendsintoanydecor.Packing the most advanced projectortechnologiesintoalow-profiledesign,theVPL-FX30isanexcellentchoice,deliveringadramaticbrightnessof4200lumensandhigh-qualityimageswithXGAresolution.Designedtofit intoalmostanysituationthatneedsahigh-qualityprojector,TheVPL-FX35isperfectfornewinstallationsandforupdatingolderequipmentusingexistingmountsandfittings.Versatile image adjustability and lensoptionsallowinstallerstoplaceTheVPL-FX35 in locationswhereotherprojectorswould struggle to work – even in highambientlight.

Installation flexibility, eco-friendly and good TCO with a stylish design The VPL-CW255 and VPL-CX235 deliverinstallationflexibility,eco-friendlyfeatures,andalowtotalcostownershipinastylishdesignthatblendsintoanydecor.Their imagecorrectionfeaturesand lensshift/zoomcapabilityeasilyallowuserstofitanyimageontothescreen,evenfromanoffsetprojectionangle.Theseprojectorsareeconomicallydesignedfor optimum energy efficiency, thanksto their auto power saving function,picturemutingfunctionwithlampcontroltechnology, long-lasting lamp, and lowpowerconsumption.The VPL-CW255 offers 4,500 lumensbrightness and wide screen projectionwithWXGAresolution,whiletheVPL-CX235provides4,100lumensbrightnessandhighimagequalitywithXGAresolution.Vertical/horizontal keystone distortionWiththeseprojectors,verticalkeystonedistortionupto+/-30degreesandhorizontaldistortionupto+/-20degreescanbedigitallycorrectedviatheon-screenoperationmenuand/ortheRemoteCommander™unit.

VPL-FX30 | FX35 advanced installation (XGA) projectors

VPL-CW255 | CX235 basic installation (WXGA | XGA) projectors

Cost- and energy-efficientByincorporatingahigh-performancelampandadvanced lamp-control technology,theVPL-CW255andVPL-CX235deliveranextremelylonglampreplacementtimeof5,000hoursaswellasofferingremarkablylowpowerconsumption,allowinguserstomakesignificantelectricitysavings.

Wide Zoom and Wide Lens Shift RangeThestandardlenshaswidezoomcapabilityformoreflexiblepositioning,closertoorfurtherback fromthescreen.Wide lensshift range means it can be positionedclosertotheceilingorhorizontallyoffsettoavoidceilingobstacles.Lensesarealsointerchangeableforincreasedflexibility.Less maintenanceLongerlamplifeandsynchronisedlampandfilterreplacementhalvethemaintenanceneeded to keep the projector in peakoperatingcondition.

Neopost DS-75: The advanced combination of productivity, versatility and convenience

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A re you working in an environment where mail matters and response time is key? With its compact footprint, large loading and unloading

capabilities and many enhanced features, the DS-75 brings you the highest level of convenience, productivity and versatility. With one scan, send a document to the network, to e-mail, to the printer, to fax to a USB drive, and to FTP – simultaneously!

Automatically adapting to all your needs:Thanks to the control panel with a graphical and intuitive touch screen, just select your job and you will be finished before you know it. Creating a new job using the exclusive load’n’Go intuitive procedure is extremely easy. Simply load your documents and envelopes, press start and the DS-75 automatically measures the length of all loaded documents and the envelope to adjust all settings and deliver the appropriate mail item.

Smart solutions to maximise ease of use:The DS-75 gives you quick, safe and easy access to all parts of the paper path, so you'll quickly be up and running again if a break in production occurs. Its exceptional ease of use and extraordinary quietness allow the DS-75 to adapt perfectly to any working environment.

Several configurations for a wide variety of mail items:Several feeder configurations allow you to design and deliver attractive messages and a truly professional mail set (with all documents folded together) every time,

opens up a whole new world of mail creation possibilities and helps you add OMR or BCR marks to process jobs with variable page sets per recipient. Automatic file sorting and merging capabilities optimise costs per recipient.

Monitor, secure and track your production output:Neopost offers you the security of knowing that your printed jobs are actually being mailed. Mail Piece Production Control adds a unique ID to each letter within the address block and builds an audit trail for each production job, giving you real-time quality control and detailed line-item reports.

CSX service and supportCSX provides a free one year maintenance agreement with every unit sold in South Africa. Call CSX today for more info.

for efficient direct mail campaigns. It also reduces the risk of jams and guarantees the integrity of your mail.

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Smart solutions to maximise flexibility:The flexFeed feeders process any document size or type while a unique semiautomatic envelope separation mechanism allows feeding of a wide variety of envelope types. Use almost any size/type of material to address prospective or current customers efficiently.

The solution for multiple pages and various inserts:To process documents with varying pages and inserts, simply select a grouping criterion, such as invoice number, and you can collate multiple pages for the same recipient or even define different additional inserts for each group of recipients.

Improve communication impact while reducing costs:Neopost’s print machine document software

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•Highproductivity-ensuringmailqualityandintegrity

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The Nashua Pro™ C651EX / C751EX / C751 –the next generation in digital printing

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The new Nashua Pro™ C751 series takes digital light production printing to another level. It harnesses a rich heritage in research and

development. It builds on established standards of quality, reliability, efficiency and durability. And with an array of innovative technologies, it leads the way from start to finish.

Digital printing redefinedAs the on-demand colour printing market grows, so does its needs. Innovative, cost competitive solutions are key. With superior image quality and exceptional functionality, the new Ricoh Pro™ C751 series offers the highest specification and reliability in its class.

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From start to finish, the Pro™ C751 raises the standard for productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.

Extremely high image qualityVCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology for razor sharp 4800dpi. Compared with eight beam 1200dpi, VCSEL has as many as 40 laser beams emitting simultaneously to give exceptionally accurate and smooth image quality.

PxP™ Polymerised toner and oil-less fusing technology features ultra-fine particles with a low melting point to achieve a smoother, more even finish. This sets a new standard for on-demand printing that rivals offset quality and expands the scope of printed materials.

New active toner density control technologyThis technology monitors the amount of toner being used and provides the developer unit with just the right amount at precisely the right time for consistent colour uniformity across the sheet, from the first print to the last.

Organic photoconductors (OPCs) lead the print industry in high sensitivity and durability. The enhanced overcoat layer of the Advanced Stabilisation OPC drum increases both durability and ability to produce stable colour during continuous print runs.

Intelligent OPC Drive Control provides continuous feedback adjustment for drum rotation speed to minimise colour shift.

Outstanding media versatilityA new improved fusing unit and paper path designed to support up to 300gsm, provides broad media support and high productivity regardless of paper thickness.

It significantly enhances production of thick media such as direct mail, postcards and business cards with productivity up to 150% higher than competitors.

Pro™C651eX/C751eX/C751:• Technology:

4-drum electrostatic transfer system with internal transfer belt

• Print Speed: Full Colour/Mono: Pro™C651EX: 65ppm Pro™C751EX/C751: 75ppm• Resolution:

1,200 x 4,800 dpi• warm-up time:

Less than 300 sec.• Duty Cycle:

350,000 pages per month • Scanner Resolution:

100/150/(200)/300/400/600 (Default) dpi 100-1,200 dpi (Twain: BW) 100-1,200 dpi (Twain: Colour) • Scan Speed:

BW: 75 ppm, FC 75 ppm • Max Scan Area:

297 x 432mm

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High precision duplex registration

This is made possible by the combination of Mechanical Registration and VCSEL technology which corrects paper skews and compensates for media distortion to ensure precise image positioning and accurate registration on both sides – ideal for printing of items such as business cards, postcards and publications.

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Nashua Contact : BrentGehligTel : +27112328140Fax : +27879445417Email : [email protected] : www.nashua.co.za

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REviEWEnhancedtechnologyforincreasedproductivity

Textured paper, envelopes, syntheticmaterial, labels,cardsandmorecanbeaccommodated.

Andevenfromadistance,userscan check printing status inrealtimewiththeStatusPoleIndicator.

Liquid cooling systemThesearethefirstcut-sheetdigitalprinterstouseanewliquidcoolingsystem.

Bymaintainingthedevelopertemperatureattheappropriatelevel,itenablesextendedanduninterruptedprintingfortrulyefficientproductivity.

Cutting edge workflow managementUsingthelatestAdobe®PDFPrintEngine(APPE) technology, theC751seriesalsofeaturesanexternalEFIE-41AFieryServer,connectedasstandard.

Designedtosuityourworkflowandprintapplication requirements, it deliverssuperiorthroughputandsupportsfinishingoptionstoraisethevalueofeveryprintjob.

Exceptional productivityWithitsSRA3/DLTLargeCapacityTray,thePro™C751serieshasatotalcapacityofupto7,000sheetsandtheBypassTrayUnitcanhandlethelargestpapersizeinitsclassof330.2x630mm.

ThisisanexceptionallyusefulfeaturewhenproducingcomprehensivedocumentsforsalesbrochuresorcreatingPOS,withtheabilitytoreproducefullbleedA3withcropmarksandborders.

Call Nashua today and make your first impression your best.

Media libraryAsimplepre-setpressandmediacataloguemeansthatanyonecansetprintjobswiththeeasy-to-masterintuitiveinterfaceofthecolourtouchscreen.

Theextensivelibraryholdsover100profilesaswellasacustomlibraryforpersonalisedmediaprofilesandaback-upcapacityforanadditional1,000profiles.Itgivesrealscopetotakefulladvantageofadiverserangeofdifferentprintopportunities.

Userscaneasilysetupcomplexprintingjobs;applyingsettingsbyselectingpresetorcustommediatypes,whichsynchronisesaftereachupdatewiththeprinterservermedialibraryonanEFIFiery™E-41A.

TogetherwiththeMediaLibrary’sexcep-tional features, itdeliversunsurpassedcolourreproduction,jobafterjobafterjob.

Enhanced Operator Replaceable Units (ORUs) for maximum uptimeThese enable users to replace keycomponents rather than waiting for aservice engineer,minimisingdowntimewhilemaximisingproductivityandreducingcost.

Addingnewmedia,tonerbottlesorreplacingwastebottlesdoesn’trequirethesuspensionoftheprintingprocess–avaluableassetespeciallyfortime-criticalruns.

Ease of useTo ensure smooth, uninterruptedtransitions,aLED light indicateswhichtrayisinusesoprogresscanbecheckedandanothertrayrefilledreadyforthenextprintjob.

Crisp, accurate folds, time after time

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folding applications. Six popular folds are clearly marked on the fold plates for quick setup. Adjustments can also be made to process unique custom folds.

Featured highlights:• Speed: Up to 15 500 pieces per hour• Telescoping Output Stacker• Pre-set fold settings

Recommended options:• Fold up to four stapled or unstapled

sheets at the same time with the Multi-Sheet Feeder

• Locking cabinet with casters for convenient storing of forms

• Automatically square and align forms with a 402 Series Jogger

For more info, call Hasler Business Systems or Mailing and Mechanisation today.

Hasler Business Systems & Mailing and MechanisationJHB : 011 787 5959 JHB : 011 789 1608 Fax : 011 886 2396email : [email protected] : www.hasler.co.za

Branches and dealers countrywide

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Pressure seal one-piece mailers are the ultimate solution for any business document that can be printed on one

piece of paper. The reason? One-piece mailers eliminate the need for envelopes and provide a much faster, cost-effective solution to inserting equipment or folding and stuffing by hand. Pressure seal mailers have narrow bands of pressure sensitive adhesive which create a complete and secure seal when processed through AutoSeal® equipment. Pressure seal mailers are laser printer compatible and provide a simple, streamlined solution for virtually all businesses regardless of size or type. Pressure seal one-piece mailers are processed through a printer, laser or impact. The printed document is then taken to the AutoSeal pressure sealers to be folded and sealed. The result is a secure, outgoing mail-ready document which provides a professional look in a timely, cost effective manner!

One-piece mailers eliminate the need for envelopes

AutoSeal® Pressure Sealers and one-piece mailersThe AutoSeal® equipment line provides desktop solutions used in an office environment to high-end production equipment needed for larger corporations. Desktop solutions begin with the economical entry-level pressure sealer for smaller jobs while the fully-automatic flagship model is specifically designed to process multiple applications with simplicity and ease.The In-Line Systems work in conjunction with MICR and non-MICR laser printers to print, fold and seal in one streamlined process.The following are just a few popular applications processed through AutoSeal® pressure sealers:• Invoices • Appointment Notices• Payroll/Checks • Grade Reports• Utility Bills • Direct Mail• PIN Mailers • Rebates and more!

The one-piece mailer solution

Acompletelineoffolderstomeetyourneeds

FD 342

FD 382

FD 38X

FD 2052

FD 2030

Folding paper by hand is a tedious, inefficient task that can be automated by easy to use and cost-effective folding systems. Hasler Business Systems and Mailing and Mechanisation supply a complete line of desktop to production-level folders.

A folder for any environmentFriction feed desktop folders are ideal for the office environment, while air-feed, heavy duty models are capable of handling the most demanding jobs.The folders offer unmatched features such as a unique, dedicated multi-sheet feeder, for folding up to four sheets of stapled or unstapled paper at once. A high-capacity, telescoping conveyor allows users to fill the 500-sheet feeder, press start and walk away. Some combine these features with intuitive, fully automatic fold adjustments to make even first time users comfortable with their setup and operation.The entry level folder is an economical solution for automating paper folding. Removable fold plates, capability of processing up to 27,5 x42,5cm paper and an easy to use drop-in feed system makes it ideal for schools, churches and other small organisations.

The FD 342The FD 342 folder is fast, dependable and easy-to-use in virtually all

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