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Highlights of the third quarter:

• Total revenues Euro 700.1 million [-1.5% organically, excluding fax]
• Normalized operating income Euro 16.8 million [2007: Euro 21.2 million]
• One-off items of Euro 28.0 million lead to operating income of - Euro 11.2 million
• Cost reduction program on track
• Color increases to 26% of revenues [2007: 20%]

Comments by Rokus van Iperen, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors:
'The current turmoil in the world economy continues to put pressure on our revenues and margins. We are meeting this challenge by providing new, value adding products and services for our customers, enhancing operational excellence and continuously cutting costs aggressively. Our cost reduction program will achieve Euro 80 million savings in 2008 and an additional Euro 50 million savings in 2009. Year to date we reduced costs by Euro 59 million.

In the third quarter we continued to grow our revenues in the office, print room, display graphics and business services segments. This is a result of our consistent strategy to strengthen our product portfolio and cooperate with partners.

The financial services and construction markets are experiencing well publicized challenges. These developments are significantly impacting revenues from our continuous feed printers and technical document systems, the main cause of our decline in profitability.

Over the quarter, we have achieved rapid growth in color. We sold several multi-million euro Océ JetStream printers and many other color systems, including the recently launched Océ ColorWave 600.

The normalized operating income in the third quarter is positive. Due to one-off items the reported operating income is negative [- Euro 11.2 million].

In the current economic turmoil we refrain from giving an outlook for our full year income. We did however start the fourth quarter of 2008 with an order backlog comparable with last year. Continued cost savings are expected to amount to Euro 21 million in the fourth quarter. Supported by a strong focus on improving all working capital elements and by the anticipated sale of finance lease receivables, we expect a positive free cash flow for the 2008 full year.'

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These and other key findings were spotlighted in a new survey report issued today by Océ Business Services, a leader in document process management and electronic discovery (eDiscovery) services. "The Discovery-Ready Enterprise II: Challenges and Opportunities on the Road to Litigation Preparedness" survey clarifies key challenges corporate and law firm attorneys are grappling with and offers recommendations on how to effectively meet the growing demands of legal discovery.

Not Well Prepared
Many companies are not well prepared to comply with legal discovery requests involving paper and electronic documents, according to the survey. Only seven percent of in-house attorneys surveyed declared that their company is well prepared. The survey report, however, does offer some good news in the fact that a number of organizations are seizing an opportunity by taking proactive steps to improve their preparedness. These steps include conducting a readiness analysis (49 percent), hiring employees with eDiscovery experience (29 percent) and hiring a consultant to help implement eDiscovery processes and technology.

Enterprises also face obstacles in deploying internal eDiscovery processes and technology. A significant number of in-house attorneys surveyed (42 percent) say that their company has not implemented internal eDiscovery processes or technology. Again, there is some positive news. Many companies that don't have internal eDiscovery processes or technology in place plan to change this scenario. A majority of corporate attorneys (63 percent) indicate their company plans to establish internal processes or technology in the next six to 12 months.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/401101408/article_details.jsp Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:05:59 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673388116 Océ cx2100 desktop color multifunction printer with the ability to copy, print, scan and fax. This powerhouse desktop device, available from the Océ North America Document Printing Systems division, provides users with a wide range of features and functions while taking up a small amount of space. The Océ cx2100 is an all-in-one office assistant that features rich, full-color laser output. Providing the ultimate in flexibility, the Océ cx2100 comes standard with a variety of features so that businesses can obtain maximum productivity.

"At Océ, we're focused on meeting customer demands for a full selection of color MFP devices, and the Océ cx2100 adds the low speed color MFP they've been asking for," said Tom O'Neill, Director of Product Marketing, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. "Full color printing and scanning along with an assortment of features, including standard wireless network connectivity, and the space-saving design of the Océ cx2100 make for an outstanding color laser desktop solution." The introduction of the Océ cx2100 allows users to maximize productivity and efficiency without sacrificing space.

Extraordinary versatility
Because busy users require a wide variety of document delivery methods, the Océ cx2100 provides a mixture from which to choose. The small footprint of the Océ cx2100 allows the device to be placed directly on the desktop and with a standard 250 sheet tray that is easily adjusted for letter or legal sized paper and a multipurpose tray ideal for letterhead and envelopes, users can print all the items that they need for their demanding work day. The Océ cx2100 comes standard with USB, Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless connectivity and network scanning to an assortment of destinations to include scan-to-image, email, OCR, FTP and USB ensures efficient and timely document sharing or archiving for maximum productivity.

Solid performance
To obtain the ultimate in performance and productivity, print and copy speeds remain constant in full color and black & white at 21 ppm for printing and 17 ppm for copying. For high quality color prints that users can rely on for attention grabbing excellence, laser quality printing at up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution delivers crisp detail and vivid color. With standard auto-duplexing, a 50 sheet ADF and an 800 sheet maximum paper capacity, the Océ cx2100 is able to keep up with active business environments. Standard high speed Super G3 faxing that can be programmed with up to 40 one-touches and 300 speed dials make for easy hard copy delivery.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/399706883/article_details.jsp Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:41:54 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673388081
Bean will offer insights as part of a panel discussion, "Controlling the Discovery Process," taking place today in Chicago at the 2008 Corporate Counsel Leadership Forum, presented by the Argyle Executive Forum. The event brings together legal leadership of approximately 125 public and private large cap and mid cap corporations.

In addition to highlighting cost saving methodologies, Bean will advise on how companies can implement electronic discovery (eDiscovery) best practices that will help them proactively prepare for legal discovery. Other topics being discussed at the Forum include creating a viable legal culture, preparing for the demands of a globally sustainable planet, and class action litigation strategies.

Bean will also be available to spotlight important facts that every legal professional should know about eDiscovery. These findings were derived from the "Dawn of the Discovery-Ready Enterprise" survey, underwritten by Océ late last year, and reflect responses from more than 100 legal professionals highly experienced in legal discovery.

Key Survey Findings

1. Inadequate records management is a real problem - Among surveyed attorneys at companies that have a fully implemented records program, only eight percent say their program addresses electronically stored information (ESI) very well. Among attorneys at companies that lack a fully implemented program, 26 percent say that their company has no plans to implement a program; 17 percent don?t know whether or not their company has any plans.
2. Being proactively prepared is critical - More than 60 percent of survey participants highly agreed that being proactively prepared for eDiscovery has critical business benefits. These benefits include reducing the risks associated with discovery; shortening the time necessary to produce documents; and lowering the cost of discovery.
3. Insourcing and outsourcing can = eDiscovery success - Enterprises and law firms understand that business process outsourcing is a component of an effective approach to electronic discovery readiness. Sixty percent of enterprises plan to establish a mix of internal electronic discovery expertise and external expertise.

The full "Dawn of the Discovery-Ready Enterprise" survey report is available by visiting http://www.obs-innovation.com. Océ Business Services plans to issue another "Discovery-Ready Enterprise" survey report later this month.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/395223926/article_details.jsp Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:33:33 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673388014
"This extraordinary facility is inspired by our leading core value-Customer First," said Joseph D. Skrzypczak, President and CEO, Océ North America. "Every inch of the Océ Customer Experience Center underscores our commitment to this value. We built the Océ Customer Experience Center to anticipate and respond to the tough document challenges that customers face every day, extending our highly successful approach to customer engagements. The Center showcases the breadth and depth of Océ innovation through a personalized experience that allows customers to interact with digital solutions for corporate and graphic arts environments."

The center: 18,000 square feet of innovation
Visitors to the 18,000 square-foot Océ Customer Experience Center, which opened July 22, 2008 in Boca Raton, will be able to see and interact directly with a variety of Océ technology innovations and engage in a wide array of programs and presentations. The facility includes 1,500 square feet of meeting space, a complete dining room, and 16,000 square feet of demo space showcasing a full range of Océ solutions.

The center demonstrates how customers can leverage Océ technology to increase productivity, achieve new process efficiencies, reduce costs, and grow profits. In addition, it features more than 60 Océ digital printing systems and software solutions, providing customers and prospects with an important opportunity to experience the latest products, test applications, and gather information for more informed decision-making. In one central location, customers will benefit from a variety of offerings to address many needs:

• Complete portfolio of Océ software, hardware and service solutions for office, digital print centers, transaction environments, graphic arts and wide format printing
• Demonstrations by feeding and finishing partners
• Application and substrate testing
• Collaboration with experts on application development
• Workflow analysis and design
• Delivery of professional consulting services
• Staging of workflow and equipment solutions

"The Océ Customer Experience Center demonstrates exactly what Océ innovations can do for customers' businesses, supports them in developing their document strategies, and provides insight into how they can leverage advanced technology to grow their businesses. Our mission is to provide a personalized, interactive experience that is informative, productive and enjoyable for our guests," said Director of Customer and Sales Programs, Tom Lee, Production Printing Systems, Océ North America.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/368233306/article_details.jsp Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:59:11 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387738 Océ Client Tools ^TM v. 2.1.1 software. This upgrade includes extensive integration, workflow and job submission feature updates to the popular Océ Client Tools free collection of batch file processing and printing utilities for architects, engineers, and designers. Océ Client Tools, part of the Océ Repro Desk^® Server and Professional suite of applications, enables CAD users to simplify printing and avoid costly workflow bottlenecks via batch-processing of multiple file types, digital file previewing from the desktop before printing, and local or remote job submission.

"We listened to our customers in both the reprographic and architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) sectors and looked for ways to help them manage their print job submission tasks more easily and in less time," said Sal Sheikh, Vice President, Marketing, Wide Format Printing Systems division of Océ North America. "The upgraded Océ Client Tools software maintains its simple-to-use digital job submission interface while the added features, such as remote printing capabilities and support for color files, expand the software to a larger audience of CAD users, making Océ Client Tools software the most adept problem-solving print management solution on the market."

Key benefits and features of this release include:

• Remote Printing Capabilities - Utilizing Océ's new Direct Transfer technology, Océ Client Tools v. 2.1.1 software allows users to submit print job orders via the web to reprographers who have implemented Océ Repro Desk Professional software. The HTTP print ordering method eliminates the traditional roadblocks associated with digital print submission, including FTP configuration, firewall challenges, incompatible software and email file size limits. Reprographers can also make changes to the work order, such as delivery or media options, in real-time centrally from their shop, resulting in fewer errors and faster job turnaround time.
  
  
• End-to-End Digital Workflow for Color and Monochrome Documents - Océ Client Tools v. 2.1.1 software now supports processing and previewing of 24-bit color file formats, including JPG, BMP and PNG. Utilizing a combination of Océ Client Tools v. 2.1.1 and Océ Repro Desk Professional software, reprographers can now streamline color document management. After receiving a digital color file, reprographers can create "printer groups" in Océ Repro Desk Professional software that automatically route these files to the appropriate monochrome or color printer - including the Océ TCS500 and new Océ ColorWave^TM 600 color printers, both of which are now supported by Océ Repro Desk Professional software.
  
  

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TransPromo, or TransPromotional documents, are hybrid communications that combine transactional documents like invoices and statements with relevant, data-driven messages tuned to customers' unique purchase patterns and preferences. The highly targeted communications embed promotional and informational content in the document's white space to strengthen customer relationships, improve retention rates, keep customers informed and capitalize on profitable cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.

In a recent study¹, Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) conducted a survey of 536 consumers. The research explored 30 types of bills and statements across finance, utility, insurance and medical industries. Averaging the results from each of the document types shows that 92 percent of statements and bills are opened and read, and 22 percent are read more than once. Market research firm, INTERQUEST, in a 2008 study², forecasts that full-color promotional transactional printing in North America will grow at an annual rate of 45 percent between 2007 and 2012, presenting a major opportunity for transactional printers. The study also cites statistics indicating that consumers spend an average of 5.6 minutes looking at bank and credit card statements they receive through the mail.

While TransPromo documents are highly effective tools for increasing the lifetime value of customer relationships, they can be complex to develop and launch. Variable data application development involving thousands or even millions of unique pages requires proper planning, access to clean, up-to-date customer data and a robust, production-class infrastructure. It also requires an understanding of variable content database management, dynamic application layout, white space management and digital color.

Océ TransPromo Solutions Ease the Transition
To help customers ease the transition from "plain vanilla" transactional documents to high-value TransPromo communications, Océ offers a toolkit of solutions and services that can be engaged on an "a la carte" or "end-to-end" basis, depending on each customer's unique needs and business objectives. These new services, part of the Océ Professional Services portfolio, are designed to simplify every aspect of developing and deploying a TransPromo initiative.

"Océ helped pioneer the convergence of data centers and print centers that enabled statements to be printed with photographs, pie charts and graphs and set the stage for the next generation of integration-today's TransPromo applications. With this new service offering, we are positioned to help our customers make the crucial transformation from pure transactional documents to TransPromo marketing communications. At the same time, our latest line up of production-class print systems and workflow software combined with extensive market expertise and an understanding of TransPromo issues ensures success and minimizes risk for customers who want to maximize their TransPromo investments," said Mal Baboyian, President, Production Printing Systems, Océ North America.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/364013246/article_details.jsp Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:59:41 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387707 Océ Arizona® 200 GT UV curable flatbed printer is available for order in the United States. The Océ Arizona 200 GT printer delivers the same award-winning image quality as the Océ Arizona 250 GT printer but is configured for light production environments, making it accessible to print shops and sign makers with lower volume demands. It produces near-photographic image quality with the flexibility of printing onto both rigid substrates and roll-based, flexible media.

Proven platform, fully upgradeable
The Océ Arizona 200 GT printer is based on the Océ Arizona 250 GT platform that combines a true flatbed architecture with a separate, dedicated roll-to-roll system. It can print onto rigid media up to 49 inches wide x 98 inches long x 1.89 inches thick. By adding the Roll Media Option, users can print onto flexible media up to 87 inches wide in an automated and unattended manner.

Like the award-winning Océ Arizona 250 GT printer, the Océ Arizona 200 GT uses Océ VariaDotTM imaging technology and four-color (CMYK) UV curable inks to produce near-photographic image quality at a true production print speed (sellable prints) of 101 ft2 per hour. The availability of this new, more accessible Océ Arizona model enables smaller companies to adopt this exceptional Océ printing technology. As production volumes grow, customers can field-upgrade their Océ Arizona 200 GT printer to an Océ Arizona 250 GT printer and realize production print speeds of up to 172 ft2 per hour.

Océ VariaDot Imaging Technology for stunning image quality
The Océ Arizona 200 GT printer uses Océ VariaDot imaging technology, the next evolution of piezoelectric inkjet technology that enables a print head to produce dots of variable size versus print heads using fixed-droplet technology. Océ VariaDot technology creates these variable dots by dispensing ink droplets that vary in volume from six to 42 picoliters. The ability to vary the drop size to as little as 6 picoliters produces sharp images with smoother gradients and quarter-tones. The ability to jet larger droplets up to 42 picoliters produces dense, uniform solid colors. The result is near-photographic image quality with sharpness only before seen at resolutions of 1,440 dpi or higher.

In addition to superior image quality, Océ VariaDot imaging technology with four color inks uses significantly less ink compared to six color printers with fixed-droplet inkjet technology. The resulting lower ink consumption results in ink savings of up to 35 percent over fixed-droplet, six color printers, making it one of the most economical printers to use for sign and display applications.

True flatbed, true flexible media printer
The Océ Arizona 200 GT is a true flatbed system that uses vacuum pressure to hold media stationary on a flat surface, ensuring accurate registration even on multiple imaging passes. Full bleeds can be printed, saving time and labor costs in finishing. No minimum print size means only the necessary materials are used with no substrate waste. Unlike all other flatbed or rigid-capable printers, the Océ Arizona 200 GT prints along the long axis of rigid media to optimize throughput ? the fewer the number of printing passes over the media, the higher the average productivity.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/358521982/article_details.jsp Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:46 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387669 Océ fx2081 and Océ sx1481 multifunction printers. The Océ fx2081 has the ability to copy, print, scan and fax all in one network ready space saving device and provides the ideal solution that allows businesses to work more efficiently while streamlining communications and business processes. With the Océ sx1481, Océ brings together advanced fax technology, convenience copying, color scanning and optional network printing into a space saving, powerful and affordable fax multifunction printer designed for fax intensive business environments. "The Océ fx2081 and Océ sx1481 allow users to remain productive while focusing on other areas of their businesses," said Tom O'Neill, Director Product Marketing, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. "Both of these devices create print and fax environments that are easy to manage while giving users a number of features in a small package." Both the Océ fx2081 and Océ sx1481 boast features that allow fax intensive businesses to reach a new level of productivity.

Productivity and ease-of-use
With the combination of printing, copying, high speed walk-up Internet, desktop faxing and color scanning, the Océ fx2081 brings a new level of productivity to the office. Quick and easy scanning to folder, email and FTP make sure that documents are available when they are needed. The Océ sx1481 has an 80 page document feeder, flexible paper capacity and a short paper path that reduces jams to ensure that offices can work more efficiently without having to worry about their printing and faxing. Both the Océ fx2081 and Océ sx1481 feature program keys for one touch access to complex fax and/or copy commands. Additionally, the Océ fx2081 uses SimulFunction technology, which allows users to perform four procedures at once without having to wait for the previous task to be completed before a new job is started. With the Océ fx2081 and Océ sx1481, complex document distribution is now only one touch away.

Network connectivity
The Océ fx2081 is ready to connect to the network and delivers a variety of new ways to handle and deliver documents. As network scanning platforms, the Océ sx1481 and Océ fx2081 enable users to route documents directly to network folders, email addresses and FTP sites, without having to use additional hardware or software. For printing, the Océ fx2081 offers standard USB and Ethernet network connections, while the Océ sx1481 comes standard USB connections and can add an optional Ethernet network connection.

Print, copy and fax
Engineered from an award winning design that brings enhanced document clarity, reliability and overall performance, the Océ fx2081 provides high resolution document output and seamless 20 ppm performance without compromising quality. Standard GDI and PCL network printing allows users access to a convenient print solution. The Océ sx1481 meets the need for mid to high volume fax and provides a secure communications device for dependable document distribution advanced features like walk-up faxing, internal address book and transmission verification reports.

Availability
The Océ fx2081 and Océ sx1481 are available now from Océ's direct sales offices. A variety of acquisition plans are available including sale, lease or rental. For more information, please visit www.oceusa.com.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/355323206/article_details.jsp Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:15:29 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387610 Océ CS4100 series large format color scanners have been awarded a Highly Recommended 4-Star BERTL® rating, joining the Océ TDS450 and Océ TCS500 large format printers as Océ products included in this distinctive category.

Each year, independent BERTL research analysts review hundreds of devices, assigning their highly recommended rating to a select few that deliver a range of business-critical features and functions that are above average and provide potential buyers with a good return on investment.

"Earning this 4-star rating is a testament to the uncompromising performance and feature-rich design of the Océ CS4100 scanner series," said Sal Sheikh, Vice President, Marketing, Wide Format Printing Systems division of Océ North America. "Our goal is to provide highly reliable scanning solutions that offer maximum scanning flexibility, productivity and color capture accuracy. BERTL's acknowledgement of these traits in the Océ CS4100 series reinforces we've achieved this goal."

Award Winning Products Deliver a Versatile Solution, Exceptional Quality
A family of ten scanners, the Océ CS4100 series offers devices with scan widths of either 36", 42" or 54". A high speed S version more than doubles the color scanning speed for the standard version from 0.6 ips to 1.5 ips at 200 dpi. Maximum resolution of the standard and S versions is 1200 dpi. There is also an enhanced quality Q version that has a maximum resolution of 9,600 dpi. Software options include either Océ Scan; an inexpensive, basic scan-to-file application that is easy to use and features scan-to-PDF functionality; or Océ Color Copy, a flexible, feature-rich software that creates a copier out of a scanner and a printer in addition to full scan-to-file functionality. Users can interface with most Océ and non-Océ wide format printers and connect any number of printers to a single scanner.

"BERTL's 4-star Highly Recommended ratings are reserved for products that exceed expectations to deliver end users with exceptional quality and a sound investment," said Margie Davis, Managing Director of BERTL. "After thorough evaluation, the Océ CS4100 scanner series emerged as one of the handful of devices deserving of our 4-star rating."

BERTL touts the Océ CS4100 scanner series as feature-rich, reliable and high-quality with a color capture accuracy that is among the best in the industry. According to BERTL, "They operate smoothly and, with the scanners' high reliability, they should provide trouble-free operation for years to come." These traits support BERTL's recommendation of the Océ CS4100 series for CAD, GIS, graphic arts, photo lab and reprographic applications.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/351718214/article_details.jsp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:15:18 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387588 Océ Business Services to provide global document process outsourcing services to support Hertz's efficiency improvement and reengineering initiatives.

"Our ongoing commitment is to be the lowest cost, highest quality and most customer-focused company," said Mark P. Frissora, Hertz?s chairman and chief executive officer. "We have selected Océ Business Services as the best means to help us improve efficiency, quality, and service worldwide."

John Thomas, executive vice president, global supply chain at Hertz added, "Partnering with Océ Business Services will enable Hertz to contain costs and adapt greater efficiencies throughout the organization. We?ll also be able to leverage Océ?s extensive Six Sigma® expertise and methodologies to improve our operational performance and integrate best practices into our document management processes."

Océ will provide a range of services that span the document lifecycle (creation through disposal). These services include mail management; document imaging; print/copy management, records management and storage; and multi-function device (print/copy/fax/scan) fleet management.

"We are pleased to be associated with Hertz, one of the world?s largest and most respected brands," said Joseph R. Marciano, president and CEO of Océ Business Services. "This global agreement will apply our document management services and technology to help Hertz achieve its reengineering and efficiency enhancement goals as well as improve its document processes across a variety of operational areas."

About the Hertz Corporation
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ), is the world's largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,100 locations in 147 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Hertz NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com), offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.

About Océ Business Services
Océ Business Services, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of document process management services and technology to law firms, corporations and the public sector. Its spectrum of managed solutions spans the document lifecycle. These include print/copy, fleet, mail services, Six Sigma®-based performance management, records management and eDiscovery. Océ Business Services is one of the most experienced providers of eDiscovery, paper discovery, forensics and web-based review services for complex litigation and regulatory compliance matters. Océ Business Services' integrated capabilities allow it to serve enterprise-wide requirements with advanced technology, people and processes. By enabling organizations to manage and control document assets, Océ helps reduce costs, increase efficiency, mitigate risk and introduce innovation. To learn more, visit www.obs-innovation.com.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/350669809/article_details.jsp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:13:09 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387537 Océ JetStream™ full color inkjet printing system. Slovakia-based Cromwell ordered two Océ JetStream 1500 systems following the recent drupa printing fair. The double Océ JetStream installation will replace two of the three offset presses Cromwell uses for producing preprinted mailing shells. The first system is already installed, with the second to follow in November.

Founded in 1991, Cromwell now employs over 60 and specializes in transaction printing for a client base of large corporations and medium-sized enterprises. Among the clients are two Slovakian mobile telecommunications providers that use customer invoices printed by Cromwell. The company also works for many banks and financial service providers, producing well over 10 million A4 pages per month.

"The two Océ JetStream systems will enable us to accelerate and increase the flexibility of our entire workflow," explained Cromwell Managing Director Dalibor Malek. "We are looking to complement our traditional transaction printing services by expanding the TransPromo business. This isn't possible with offset preprints, which is why we took the decision to divest part of our offset fleet and place greater emphasis in future on digital full-color printing. To help us on our way, we need powerful systems that can deliver high quality print images - which is exactly what the Océ JetStream can do for us."

Cromwell Managing Director Marian Netri expects a complete move to digital printing to deliver efficiency gains right along the print process chain, with more flexibility, time savings in prepress, and the opportunity to individualize the full-color elements of documents as well as the black and white sections. "This possibility in particular is generating huge interest among our customers," Netri said. "The Océ JetStream fulfills all our requirements, which is why, after studying the market, we decided to go with the Océ solution."

The enormous interest in TransPromo communications reaffirmed his conviction that this is a market for the future. "You have to be at the forefront of this development to keep customers coming back in the long term," said Malek.

Besides its strategic motivation to aggressively enter the TransPromo market, Cromwell?s decision to purchase the Océ JetStream system was also influenced by its positive prior experience with Océ printers. "We are confident that Océ will also assist us effectively as we complete our transition to digital full-color printing," said Malek. "Océ knows the ins and outs of the workflow, and this is crucial to us, particularly in the migration phase."

About the Océ JetStream family The Océ JetStream family offers excellent quality full-color output at speeds from 675 to 2,700 A4 impressions per minute. The Océ JetStream family includes five systems, with an easy upgrade path to higher models in the family. With this migration path, Océ offers a future-proof concept for enterprises aiming for growth in direct mail, transaction printing, TransPromo, newspaper printing and other applications where speed and outstanding quality are make-or-break issues.

The 328 fpm Océ JetStream 750 system is the entry-level model in the Océ JetStream family. It can deliver up to 714 full color letter-size ipm at 600x600 dpi. The Océ JetStream 1500 system produces 1,428 full-color letter-size ipm in two-up duplex format. Rounding out the family are systems for speeds of up to 2,010 A4 pages (Océ JetStream 2200) and 2,700 A4 pages per minute (Océ JetStream 3000).]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/350611037/article_details.jsp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:11:54 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387534
The RCLS division was also named a top-ten eDiscovery provider based on production; a top-twenty provider based on experience; and a top-twenty provider based on capacity.

The 2008 Socha-Gelbmann Survey rankings are based on a detailed evaluation of over 300 qualitative and quantitative factors. Its high rankings underscore the RCLS division?s status as a leading provider in a dynamic and growing market.

"Our continued high rankings in the survey validate our unique approach, which we term a unified eDiscovery Platform," said Douglas Bean, vice president and general manager of RCLS. "We recognize that clients increasingly want to implement solutions that link records, compliance and legal discovery and be better prepared for discovery in general. Our ability to meet these needs is evidenced by our top-provider ranking for the third straight year."

During the past year Océ Business Services completed initiatives that include launching a northeast region litigation support facility; introducing significant enhancements to its dataDeliver™ ASP document review and search system; and releasing its groundbreaking industry research report, "Dawn of the Discovery-Ready Enterprise," which defines an advanced, proactive approach to attain discovery readiness.

About Océ Business Services
Océ Business Services, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of document process management services and technology to law firms, corporations and the public sector. Its spectrum of managed solutions spans the document lifecycle. These include print/copy, fleet, mail services, Six Sigma®-based performance management, records management and eDiscovery. Océ Business Services is one of the most experienced providers of eDiscovery, paper discovery, forensics and web-based review services for complex litigation and regulatory compliance matters. Océ Business Services' integrated capabilities allow it to serve enterprise-wide requirements with advanced technology, people and processes. By enabling organizations to manage and control document assets, Océ helps reduce costs, increase efficiency, mitigate risk and introduce innovation. To learn more, visit www.obs-innovation.com.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/343663498/article_details.jsp Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:38:00 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387451 Océ VarioPrint 1105 system greatly expands users' choices for paper input and output, workflow software, business applications and quality finishing. The monochrome laser printer/copier/scanner helps in-house and commercial print shops extend service offerings, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve professionalism and profitability.

"In-house and commercial print shops face pressure to prove their worth. With its extensive range of capabilities, the Océ VarioPrint 1105 system helps our customers accomplish more work and meet unexpected demands," said Eric De Goeijen, Vice President of Marketing, Océ North America. "The Océ VarioPrint 1105 system makes it easier for print shops to do business across a broader range of requirements."

The 105 images-per-minute Océ VarioPrint 1105 is already a BERTL-Certified Exceptional 5 Star Award winner. The 10,000-sheet capacity expands versatility and gives users longer unattended print copy runs. Each of two high-capacity stackers has a capacity of up to 5,000 sheets and offers both offset and cart-mounted stacking. Two 500-sheet insert trays support preprinted inserts to reduce manual intervention and streamline production processes.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/343283606/article_details.jsp Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:52:32 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387417&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=9852723696537017
The free eight-day writing workshop held at Boca Raton High School was offered for the third year as part of the Océ Future Authors Writing Project, a collaborative effort by Océ North America and the School District of Palm Beach County. During the summer workshop students become published authors, learn how to improve their writing skills, gain hands-on understanding of how authors are published, and learn about today's digital print and publishing opportunities.

Students gain insight through interactions with Océ executives, as well as published authors, who lead interactive discussions with the students. The day-long sessions are taught by certified Palm Beach County teachers, who conduct daily writing exercises, coaching sessions and writing practice. Works from each student are then compiled and digitally printed in final book form by Boca Raton-based Océ North America Production Printing Systems division. The book will be unveiled at a book signing event in November.

One Future Author, Blithe Parsons, who will be a freshman this fall at Wellington High School, enjoyed the workshop because it gave her the chance to write freely and uninterrupted for more than an hour each class.

"Personally, I loved the workshop," she said. "One of my dreams is to become a published author, so I plan to apply what the authors discussed, like writing every day and being persistent."]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/342822229/article_details.jsp Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:35:49 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387430 Océ CS9050 eco-solvent printer is available for order in the United States. The Océ CS9050 is an affordable display graphics printer that is ideal for sign shops transitioning into the digital printing field; commercial shops that want to start offering outdoor applications; and corporate customers that want to bring graphics production in-house.

Basic printer, great value The Océ CS9050 is a basic, affordable, 54-inch wide eco-solvent printer that delivers high quality prints at production speeds. For shops considering entering the digital printing marketplace, the easy-to-use Océ CS9050 makes the transition simple. Commercial printers that want to begin offering outdoor-durable prints don't have to sacrifice quality or production print speeds with the Océ CS9050. Corporate customers can save outsourcing expenses by bringing display graphics printing in-house with the Océ CS9050. It is an environmentally safe and easy-to-use system that offers indoor and outdoor versatility for all customers.

The Océ CS9050 delivers exceptional productivity in its price segment. Print speeds of up to 151 square feet per hour can be achieved. Multiple print modes, including 1440 x 1440 dpi, 1440 x 720 dpi, 720 x 720 dpi and 540 x 720 dpi are available. It is ideal for short run print jobs and can be used in light production environments where high quality output and outdoor durability are required. Sample applications include point-of-purchase displays, vehicle graphics, transit advertising, exhibit graphics, banners, museum graphics, wayfinding and window displays.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/341797459/article_details.jsp Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:23:56 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387427
Océ clients concerned about the environment, such as Bremer Financial Services, are acknowledging the company's efforts. "We implemented a green campaign as a joint effort between the Bremer Facilities Group and Océ Business Services to reduce paper usage," notes Dolores Hoffman, supervisor of administrative services and facilities management for Bremer Facilities Department. "Through initiatives such as moving print production to copiers that can print on both sides of a page, we have significantly reduced paper consumption and realized thousands of dollars in cost savings."

Océ Business Services' sustainability practices and recommendations cover the document lifecycle, including print/copy management, document imaging, fleet management, document needs assessment, records management, mail management, and electronic discovery. Océ offers the following guidelines designed to help organizations initiate print/copy management practices in the office that can benefit the environment and reduce costs:

The workgroup alternative
To the extent possible, replacing personal desktop printers with workgroup MFPs (multifunction peripherals that combine print/copy/scan/fax functionality in one machine) shared by departments can have a strong positive impact. One financial services company replaced 1,100 copiers and printers and 1,000 fax machines with 400 MFPs. The initiative eliminated 1,700 machines that no longer consume resources based on their manufacture, transportation, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal.

Adopt scanning practices
Rather than copy and store physical documents, organizations can scan and store electronically. Employees retain digital copies that they can distribute electronically, and at the same time avoid accumulating files filled with paper. As a conservative estimate, scanning can reduce paper consumption by one to three percent.

Default to duplex
Most multi-page documents don?t require the text to be printed on one side of the page. Newspapers, magazines and books use both sides (duplex printing). With effective fleet management it is possible to change office practices and make duplex printing of multi-page documents the norm. This can potentially decrease paper use by up to 50 percent.

Turn off document headers
Document headers are pages that contain identifying information and precede every print job. If headers are turned on by default, every print job will consume an extra sheet of paper. If headers are turned off for all users, organizations can reduce general office paper consumption by an estimated 18 to 28 percent according to Océ Business Services client analyses.

Bulk up
Buying paper and toner in bulk can reduce transportation, packaging, and storage resources. Buying in bulk also often results in cost savings.

Leverage "smart" technologies
Enterprises can use MFP "smart" technologies such as Personal Mail Box, Fax-from-Desktop, Scan-to-Email/File Folder, and Document Routing in order to decrease paper and chemicals used in printing. This can reduce paper usage by up to three percent.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/336254405/article_details.jsp Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:48:08 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387341 Océ VarioPrint 6250 cut sheet printing system has received the "Highly Recommended" rating from Buyers Laboratory Incorporated (BLI). BLI is one of the leading independent providers of competitive intelligence, testing and reviews for the office equipment industry, and evaluates hundreds of products every year. The award-winning Océ VarioPrint 6250 system is the most productive simultaneous duplex printer.

The BLI "Highly Recommended" rating is reserved exclusively for devices that deliver outstanding features and complete rigorous testing. Recently, the popular and innovative Océ VarioPrint 6250 system emerged from a comprehensive BLI laboratory evaluation with this coveted rating, plus a BLI Certificate of Reliability.

The BLI Certificate of Reliability verifies that when the Océ VarioPrint 6250 system was subjected to a durability test consisting of no less than ten million impressions in a networked environment, the system demonstrated a special level of reliability. According to BLI's report during the "extensive 10 million-page test...the unit proved to be highly reliable, experiencing a misfeed rate of just one per 333,333 impressions, and not a single job from the wide array of complex production-class jobs was produced incorrectly."

In its report, BLI also highlighted other aspects of the Océ VarioPrint 6250 system, referring to it as "a groundbreaking production device" with "the simplest paper path of models in the marketplace." Furthermore, "the touch-screen panel is easy to navigate...and also provides excellent instructions...on the various maintenance tasks...intuitive and straightforward."]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/334990202/article_details.jsp Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:11:37 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387306 Océ cm4521, Océ cm5520 and Océ cm6520, won "Outstanding Segment 4 Business Color MFP" Pick of the Year awards; the Océ im4512 achieved the "Outstanding Segment 4 Monochrome MFP" Pick of the Year award. "We are honored to receive the level of prestige given to our devices by being awarded these 'Picks'," said Tom O'Neill, Director Product Marketing, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. "BLI's testing criteria and opinions are highly respected and winning these Segment 4 awards really shows our devices are in a class of their own."

Award winning business color
The Océ cm4521, Océ cm5520 and Océ cm6520 have all been awarded the Spring 2008 "Outstanding Segment 4 Business Color MFP" in the 41-50 ppm, 51-60 ppm and 61-69 ppm speed ranges, respectively. These three devices all boast an impressive set of black & white with color features and functions that offer robust color solutions for the office environment. BLI was impressed with the overall ease-of-use and reliability of these three models and commented that "from multitasking to scanning, these three units are dependable MFPs for business color customers, general office use and color environments." The Océ cm4521, Océ cm5520 and Océ cm6520 are perfect for a range of environments because they allow businesses to pick and choose the feature set that suits their needs best. BLI has also recognized the saddle stitch finisher on these devices that can staple up to 80 page booklets. Other notable features on these color devices are the easy to maneuver full-color operator panel, high paper capacity, optional EFI® Fiery® software and advanced security options.

Black & white beyond the ordinary
The Océ im4512 won the Spring 2008 "Outstanding Segment 4 Monochrome MFP" in the 40-49 ppm speed range. The Océ im4512 possesses a large paper capacity and the versatility to work with documents no matter where they originate from so that users can be more productive. Other significant features on the award winning Océ im4512 are advanced security options, 50 page document feeder and optional stapler, 2 or 3 hole punch and saddle stitch finishers. BLI also gave high marks to the Océ im4512 in IT-related categories, including ease of network setup, administrative utilities, feedback to workstations and print drivers.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/330834205/article_details.jsp Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:51:01 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387256 Trumbull, CT, July 3, 2008 ? Océ N.V.

Highlights:

- Revenues down due to economic developments and exchange rate effects
- Gross margin, excluding one-off items, increases to 40.2% [2007: 39.7%]
- Operating income, excluding one-off items, Euro 20.2 million [2007: Euro 29.6 million]
- Savings program further expanded

Comments by Rokus van Iperen, chairman of the Board of Executive Directors:

The adverse economic conditions again impacted our markets in the second quarter and therefore affected our results. Sales of continuous feed systems decreased, due in part to developments in the financial sector. The slowdown in the construction sector in the United States is continuing and is now also making itself felt more in Europe. In this segment we sold fewer wide format printers than in the same period of last year.

A positive factor is that we were able in the second quarter to continue to grow in the office and printroom market, the wide format graphics market and in Business Services. This growth results from our strategy of continuously investing in strengthening our distribution power and in an innovative and competitive product portfolio.

The improvement of our business processes and the resultant reduction in our costs is the third main thrust of our strategy. The savings program announced in April will reduce the costs in 2008 by Euro 80 million. In the first half of 2008 savings of Euro 20 million were achieved. Of the reduction of 350 jobs that was announced in April, 80% has meanwhile been completed.

In response to the economic situation and elaborating on the program of 2008, we have identified in the past period further possibilities for cost savings, which will lead to an additional decrease in costs of Euro 50 million in 2009. As part of these savings about 600 extra jobs will be discontinued. We have started on the implementation of this.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/325951631/article_details.jsp Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:56:12 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387211
"The Océ CS650 helps us consistently meet requirements for color fidelity, accuracy and reliability, while delivering the industry's shortest lead times. I can promise 48-hour turnaround and charge a premium," said Russ Gnant, President and CEO of Spectrum Digital Services. "Printing that was outsourced is now handled in-house at Spectrum Digital Services, and the monthly savings are significant. The ability to add packaging has grown our margins by 25 percent, increasing our competitiveness because we can do large projects quickly and also handle the very small quantities that many customers need."

"The Océ CS650 has changed the business model of Spectrum Digital Services in a way that ensures a long-term advantage. The competitive success of Spectrum Digital Services shows how the Océ Job Appropriate Color® strategy can add value in many different markets and applications. By helping companies get exactly the level of color quality they need in quantities at an attractive cost, Spectrum Digital Services has increased profitability and established a unique niche that continues to attract customers," said Brian Dollard, Director of Color Programs, Océ Document Printing Systems.

The 65-ppm Océ CS650 printer can handle a variety of media, including the heavier 280 gm paper needed for stiff CD sleeve packaging. The system prints two- and four-panel CD sleeves, zipper packets for mailings, and high impact communications for trade show handouts, direct mail, multimedia materials and other applications.

Spectrum Digital Services is one of the few companies in the country that does short-run sleeve printing in-house. Before deploying the Océ CS650, they were forced to outsource printing, cutting and folding, which added time and cost. Also, many outside printers wouldn?t handle the 200- to 300-piece orders that make up the bulk of Spectrum Digital Services jobs. Instead customers would have to order far more sleeves than were needed and incur wasted overruns. Now Spectrum Digital Sservices can complete both large and small jobs quickly in-house. A large 10,000-piece job that might have taken up to ten days to produce before can be delivered in as few as two days.

The Océ CS650 extends Spectrum Digital Services capabilities for custom labelling and provides more control to ensure that disc and sleeve printing match. Before, customers would provide components that might not match the other printing in the package. The consistency and accuracy of the Océ CS650 printer have improved the ability to help customers with branding and corporate identity.

About Océ CS Color Systems
Océ Color Systems are versatile, complete cut-sheet solutions providing print, copy and scan functionality with output quality suited to high-end color applications. The Océ CS650 system is targeted to commercial as well as in-house print operations, with speed, feature set and price points that fit production requirements. The Océ CS platform delivers cost-effective color with the speed, media handling, finishing flexibility and output quality for a variety of applications. Oil-free fusing and high-definition polymerized toner deliver prints that can be written on, printed over, or laminated; all with crisp details and rich color.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/320803179/article_details.jsp Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:46:17 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387125
At this year's legal technology conference, which runs June 26-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, experts from the Océ Records, Compliance and Legal Solutions (RCLS) division will demonstrate the company's dataDeliverῶ ASP document review system, a web-based tool that provides collaborative review and production of scanned paper and electronic files. RCLS division executives also will be on hand in booth #217 to share insights, information and best practices that drive effective eDiscovery and records management practices. The LegalTech West Coast conference is a premiere event that updates legal professionals on key legal technologies, products, and services.

"This year's event focuses on two important areas in which we provide expertise, eDiscovery and records management," said Elizabeth Halaki, chief marketing officer for Océ Business Services. "Our recent industry research reveals that these two advanced document management practices provide high-value business benefits that include enhancing compliance, improving operational efficiency, and reducing costs."

Key Research Findings
The executives at the Océ Business Services booth also will be available to detail key insights every legal professional should know about eDiscovery. These findings were derived from the "Dawn of the Discovery-Ready Enterprise" survey, underwritten by Océ late last year, and reflect responses from more than 100 legal professionals highly experienced in legal discovery:

1. Inadequate records management is a real problem - Among surveyed attorneys at companies that have a fully implemented records program, only eight percent say their program addresses electronically stored information (ESI) very well. Among attorneys at companies that lack a fully implemented program, 26 percent say that their company has no plans to implement a program and 17 percent simply don't know whether or not their company has any plans.
2. Being proactively prepared is critical - More than 60 percent of survey participants highly agreed that being proactively prepared for eDiscovery has critical business benefits. These benefits include reducing the risks associated with discovery; shortening the time necessary to produce documents; and lowering the cost of discovery.
3. Insourcing + outsourcing can = eDiscovery success - Enterprises and law firms understand that business process outsourcing is a component of an effective approach to electronic discovery readiness. Sixty percent of enterprises plan to establish a mix of internal electronic discovery expertise and external expertise.

The full "Dawn of the Discovery-Ready Enterprise" survey report is available at booth #217 or by visiting www.obs-innovation.com.

dataDeliver Demonstration
Océ Business Services will demonstrate its dataDeliver ASP platform, a proprietary hosted data delivery tool that enables collaborative review, search and production of case documents. dataDeliver provides a sophisticated set of litigation management tools that allows attorneys to:

• use a secure, Web-based repository for searchable access to millions of documents by high-volume simultaneous users anytime, anywhere
• easily identify case-relevant data of all types
• separate records in seconds, classify according to criteria as well as redact and annotate

Visit Océ Business Services' Records, Compliance and Legal Solutions (RCLS) division at the LegalTech West Coast Conference Booth #217]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/319728451/article_details.jsp Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:47:29 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673387085
"We are pleased to be recognized, yet again, by BERTL's authoritative wide format analysis," said Sal Sheikh, Vice President, Marketing, Wide Format Printing Systems division of Océ North America. "These four awards highlight Océ's ability to provide hardworking, high quality products that cover a broad spectrum of user needs - from mid volume color to high volume monochrome print systems to cost-effective scanning solutions."

Recognizing the Best
After analyzing digital imaging devices from industry leaders such as Océ, Canon, Ricoh, KIP and Xerox, BERTL awarded the following Océ wide format products top honors in their respective categories:

• Océ TCS500 - Best Mid Volume AEC Color Wide Format Solution, 2nd Year
• Océ TDS600/700/800 Pro Series - Best Centralized High Volume Wide Format Solution, 2nd Year
• Océ CS4136 - Best Value for Price Wide Format 36" Scanner
• Océ CS4142 - Best Value for Price Wide Format 42" Scanner

"The BERTL's Best Awards serve as an educational guidepost, helping first time and experienced corporate wide format experts keep pace with a rapidly developing marketplace," said Margie Davis, Managing Director of BERTL. "As in years past, Océ has outperformed its competitors in several categories based on its products' proven ability to provide users with a competitive advantage, excellent return on investment and outstanding image and design quality."

Award-Winning Products
The Océ TCS500 large format multifunction system was recognized for its unmatched media capacity of up to three rolls, which allows for simultaneous use of mixed media types or sizes. BERTL also referenced the system's use of the Océ Power Logic® controller that provides advanced print management - allowing users to view, hold, stop or prioritize print jobs. The Océ TDS600, Océ TDS700 and Océ TDS800 were singled out for their workhorse ability, making them well suited for high volume environments, such as central reprographics departments or reprographics shops. The systems also exemplify multi-tasking at its best - enabling users to print, copy and scan concurrently thanks to the Océ Power Logic controller.

Two of Océ's wide format color scanners received awards for their superior performance and value. BERTL recognized the Océ CS4136 and the Océ CS4142 as the best all round value for the price in the 36" and 42" scanning segments, respectively. In addition, BERTL highlighted both scanners' on-site service warranty, speed, lens accuracy and support for media scanning thicknesses up to 0.6" - thereby meeting user needs in all industry segments.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/314616974/article_details.jsp Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:21:06 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386977 Océ Business Services, a leader in document process management and electronic discovery services, has been ranked the No.1 document process outsourcing (DPO) vendor for the second straight year and named to the prestigious "50 Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors" list by the 2008 Black Book of Outsourcing annual user survey.

Océ Business Services was ranked No. 1 on a list of 20 top global DPO vendors. The company was also ranked No. 34 on the "Top 50" list. Océ placed in the highest ten percent of all firms judged in each survey area: C-Level Commitment, Human Capital Performance, Corporate Direction and Leadership Impact. Rankings are based strictly on responses from client surveys.

According to Scott Wilson, Partner, Brown-Wilson Group and co-author of The Black Book of Outsourcing, "Océ Business Services ranked among the top suppliers due to its continuous focus on customer satisfaction in document process management services. The company's ability to successfully engage and manage outsourcing relationships is recognized by Océ clients."

For eight weeks each spring, Brown-Wilson Group - authors of The Black Book of Outsourcing (Wiley Publishers) - surveys outsourcing users and C-level officers to gain a decision-maker perspective on the global services industry. After a stringent external auditing process, the responses of nearly 24,000 buyer executives determined the 2008 Black Book of Outsourcing rankings.

Developed in 2004, the Black Book?s annual study is recognized as the only independent industry standard for customer satisfaction in the global services industry. Over half of the responses are gathered from CXO-level and governance respondents.

Companies named to the Black Book list are ranked the 50 highest among 4,207 global outsourcing suppliers of various service lines and locations. Companies that qualified for the 2008 Black Book 50 include 1,690 suppliers from 45 countries, each receiving at least ten verifiable client ballots. Vendors cannot influence or opt out of the balloting process.

"Océ Business Services is pleased to be recognized as number one in document process outsourcing and one of the top 50 best-managed global outsourcing companies," said Elizabeth Halaki, chief marketing officer of Océ Business Services. "The Black Book rankings reinforce our commitment to help clients improve their operations, reduce costs and enhance their overall business success."

About Brown-Wilson Group
Brown-Wilson Group's research mission is to offer balanced, objective and unbiased results to help organizations maximize significance, increase speed-to-results, and mitigate risk in outsourcing/sourcing initiatives. Brown-Wilson Group, based in Clearwater FL USA, measures their own success via clients' ability to achieve and sustain significant improvements in their outsourcing decisions from aligning customer experience research and strategies that stand the test of time. The fifth annual Black Book survey for Brown-Wilson Group's "50 Best-Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors" was distributed electronically to customers, employees, buyers, contractors and users worldwide. It is available at www.theblackbookofoutsourcing.com.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/313790373/article_details.jsp Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:17:03 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386966 Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 print, copy and scan color systems. Available from the Document Printing Systems division, a range of functions and features on these versatile MFPs provide a solid foundation for businesses looking to build a total document workflow solution. The Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 allow businesses to communicate in vibrant full color and cost effective black & white and deliver advanced technology and functionality with simple, easy to use device interfaces. The combination of advanced color printing, scanning and copying along with the variety of features and functions make the Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 total workflow solutions.

"The Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 are robust additions to the Océ product line," said John Reilly, Vice President, Product & BPC Operations, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems, "Full color capabilities along with the ability to customize as necessary are the key elements of these devices that make users more efficient and truly increase document workflow productivity." The introduction of the Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 allow users to obtain color and black & white devices that offer many options and work the way business does.

Ease-of-use
A large, easy to read, 8.5 inch full-color LCD control panel facilitates faster and more accurate communication and makes the Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 simple to operate. The well lit operator panel tilts in all directions and often used functions can be set up as shortcut keys on the basic copy screen and on the fax/scan screen. To simplify information sharing, virtually any USB memory device can be connected directly to the Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 to ease direct printing of PDF, TIFF and JPEG files as well as selected as a scan destination. Device setup, control and monitoring can all be done easily and remotely from any computer on the network.

Productivity
Increasing output, improving image and reducing operating costs are now simple tasks with the Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522. With output speeds of 25ppm or 35ppm, productivity is only a few clicks away whether printing or copying in full color or black & white. Standard trayless auto-duplexing performs at 100% engine output speed and auto-paper sensing and auto-tray switching work together for a more productive document environment. Scanning speeds up to 70 ipm get documents digitized and on the network quickly and simply. Generous paper supplies and powerful finishing options such as multi-position stapling, booklet saddle stitching, half fold and 2 and 3 hole punching contribute to an efficient document workflow.

Versatility
The Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 provide the flexibility to accommodate all job types in one device. These devices become the central communications hub of any office with high quality color and robust black & white productivity and a multitude of scanning destinations including email, desktop, FTP, folder (SMB), internal HDD and USB memory device. For the highest level of efficiency, the optional single or dual line Super G3 fax kit can be added for PC faxing and inbound fax routing to email. The powerful EFI® Fiery® print controller is available on both the Océ cm2522 and Océ cm3522 for the precise and uncompromising color that discerning professionals require.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/308075898/article_details.jsp Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:07:22 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386887
As the only company in the document production industry to earn this distinction, Océ has been selected as a Climate Action industry partner based on the company's exemplary record of environmentally sustainable products and business practices. These include the CarbonPositivePlus+ project, which provides access to eco-friendly initiatives and carbon offsetting credits for customers who purchase or lease Océ VarioPrint® 6000 digital duplex cutsheet printers. Océ "green DNA" reaches back to the company's origins in 1870 when its founder, Lodewijk van der Grinten, began investigating the quality of drinking water in Venlo, The Netherlands and continued to develop and apply technology to improve people's quality of life.

Today, 130 years later, the Océ commitment to environmentally responsible product development and business practices is evident throughout the organization. For example, Océ VarioPrint 6000 digital duplex cutsheet printers use an estimated 45 percent less energy than conventional dual-pass systems.and are designed to minimize environmental impact at every stage of operation, from low emissions and energy savings to optimized asset recover at the end of the product lifecycle. Products like the Océ VarioPrint 6000 family, coupled with environmentally focused design such as that of the new, solvent-free Océ CrystalPoint? technology underscore the company's world-leading "green" credentials and commitment to solutions that minimize environmental impact. Océ CrystalPoint technology, developed to deliver high-quality color and black & white output on plain and recycled paper has no emissions of ozone, odor, or fine powder.

Climate Action has acknowledged Océ for "doing the right thing" in terms of earth-friendly operations and for a five-point sustainability policy that guides the company's actions. The sustainability policy focuses on minimizing incorrect and unnecessary printing, minimizing energy consumption, maximizing reuse of materials and minimizing non-reusable waste, and minimizing emissions of ozone, dust and toner.

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was established in 1973 by the United Nations General Assembly as a result of a recommendation from the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972. Its mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. As the "voice of the environment" for the United Nations system, UNEP plays a pivotal role in a broad range of activities related to understanding, mitigating, and adapting to climate change.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/305327998/article_details.jsp Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:59:00 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386749 Océ PRISMA® software suite is being targeted to the demands of emerging hybrid digital and offset production workflows at drupa. As offset and digital printing converge in commercial print operations, Océ PRISMA software can support both printing methods and benefit graphic arts customers who are building a digital print operation to complement their classic offset business.

In Stand A44, Hall 6 at drupa, Océ showcases the versatility of Océ PRISMA software for the graphics arts market. From a "software island" of 12 workstations, Océ is demonstrating every process step in modern print production workflow: document creation, scan and make-ready using Océ Document Designer and Océ DocSetter® software; and web-to-print and soft-proofing solutions using Océ PRISMAweb? and Océ TrueProof®. Central output management solutions can be customized to fit the challenges of any environment. Midsize print shops can be powered by Océ PRISMAaccess™ and PRISMAprepare™ software, while medium- and high-volume production printing is aided by Océ PRISMAspool™ and Océ PRISMAproduction™ software. With all of the workstations networked, visitors can observe the entire workflow from the point the order is submitted through to production.

"With 30 years of experience and nearly 4,000 installed systems, Océ is one of the top global providers of software solutions for efficient, fully automated workflows. Now at drupa, we put our extensive expertise at the service of commercial printers who are poised to deploy offset and digital printing as complementary tools. As a result, they can productively and profitably grow their business in more directions," said Peter Wolff, Océ Vice President, Graphic Arts.

Designed for Smooth Integration
The various Océ PRISMA modules can be integrated into existing graphic arts workflows with minimal extra effort, regardless of the digital print environment or offset workflow. Users retain control over their fully automated workflows - from easy creation of variable documents to distribution of jobs between printing systems right through to digital archiving.

"We partner with numerous software manufacturers to smoothly integrate with existing systems," said Peter Wolff. "Customers gain all the benefits of a hybrid workflow without having to make fundamental changes. They can immediately begin to reap the benefits of total process flexibility."

Among the key partners of the Océ software portfolio are Adobe Systems Incorporated for advanced RIP technology, Eastman Kodak Company and its Creo® system for digital front end systems in the Graphic Arts market, Pantone, Inc. for high quality color printing, GMC Software AGfor flexible, comprehensive document creation, and Press-Sense Ltd for e-business solutions.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/304597448/article_details.jsp Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:17:28 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386746
"According to market research firm InfoTrends, 95 percent of transaction documents are opened and read, so they are excellent vehicle for reaching customers with other types of messages and information," said Sebastian Landesberger, Océ Executive Vice President Strategic Business Unit Production Printing. "With our full range of print solutions, including monochrome, highlight color and full color, we can help our customers transform their applications and maximize their return on investment."

TransPromo has achieved widespread acceptance in the US and is gaining momentum in Europe. Creating market-leading TransPromo applications requires flexible hardware platforms that can adapt to each application, coupled with flexible color output, expertise in application design, and easy tools that facilitate the variable document design process. Other important elements are data handling and processing capabilities, digital printing of variable data in monochrome or color, and document composition and process automation software.

Océ brings the potential of TransPromo production to visitors in stand A44 in PrintCity hall 6, where Océ is part of the TransPromo Competence Center. In a joint effort with Böwe and UPM, Océ will produce full-color TransPromo documents on the Océ JetStream™ 2200 printer, finished and prepared for delivery on a Böwe inserting system.

Océ offers the hardware and software infrastructure and the support customers need for their TransPromo strategies, and at drupa, Océ showcases ways to build a successful TransPromo infrastructure. The comprehensive hardware portfolio includes the Océ VarioPrint® 6000 family for black & white TransPromo duplex cutsheet printing.

The Océ ColorStream™ 10000 printer is for high volume, high-speed full color applications and adapts to the individual requirements of every application, delivering the exact level of color required. Océ powers these families of digital printing systems through open, integrated Océ PRISMA® workflow software. Océ PRISMA tools make it easy to design, compose and manage variable data documents.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/303805872/article_details.jsp Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:09:15 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386732 Océ JetStream™ 2200 full color, high speed inkjet printer, and is already producing sophisticated, large-scale direct marketing campaigns for a major financial services company.

"We are extremely pleased with how smoothly the Océ JetStream system was installed and integrated into our existing workflow," said Direct Group President and CEO Don McKenzie. "Since its initial runs last week, this 500-feet-per-minute system has met all our expectations for flawless production and quality, enabling us to quickly deliver impressive results for our key clients in financial services and other markets."

Rising postal rates and demand for greater campaign effectiveness are driving major marketers to more highly personalized event-driven mailings that generate significantly greater response rates than traditional direct marketing techniques. The Océ JetStream 2200 printing system is now helping Direct Group clients take even greater advantage of this opportunity. The revolutionary capabilities of the Océ JetStream printing system are significantly lowering total campaign costs, including postal and logistics expenses.

"The installation of the Océ JetStream 2200 system went exceptionally well, enabling Direct Group to proceed ahead of schedule with the expansion of its sophisticated personalization platform," said Mal Baboyian, President, Production Printing Systems, Océ North America. "As the first US site for the Océ JetStream technology, Direct Group has demonstrated a keen insight into the changing direction of personalized marketing and the opportunities it presents for its clients. Direct Group customers can now benefit from higher-impact programs by combining our technology with strategic multi-channel communications."

The Océ JetStream family recently expanded with three new models. The groundbreaking series was launched in 2007 with the 492 feet per minute Océ JetStream 1100 single-engine system and the Océ JetStream 2200 twin system. Now these models are joined by the new Océ JetStream 750, Océ JetStream 1500 and Océ JetStream 3000 systems. The series now offers high quality full-color output speeds ranging from 675 to 2,700 A4 impressions per minute, with easy upgradeability throughout the family. The newly expanded Océ JetStream portfolio is positioned to meet customer requirements in terms of color quality, speed and duty cycles.

About the Océ JetStream System
The Océ JetStream digital printing system delivers full process color at 500 feet per minute, providing ample printing power for robust marketing campaigns. The new Océ JetStream technology offers lower operating costs, longer uptime and wider range of paper choices than comparable products in its class. Direct Group has invested in the Océ JetStream 2200 two-engine system, which prints up to 2,090 impressions per minute. The Océ JetStream system will help Direct Group achieve variable messaging, quality color, mixed forms, co-mingled data streams, and affordable short runs, all within the same workflow. The Océ JetStream family extends the Océ Job Appropriate Color® strategy to the ultra-high-speed inkjet market.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/303109884/article_details.jsp Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:43:07 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386725
"We are proud to share our 2007 Sustainability Report with the marketplace and demonstrate our commitment to the environment. Océ maximizes reuse of materials and minimizes emissions of ozone, dust and toner to help customers print in the most productive way possible and reduce energy consumption per print," said Joseph Skrzypczak, President and CEO, Océ North America, Inc. "Our development programs look at environmental impact across the entire product cycle, from product development, manufacturing, use and reuse through to the processing of waste and residual materials."

Océ pursues sustainable approaches across many areas. A number of Océ products comply with the stringent criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® program, which promotes energy efficiency and economical use of paper in office equipment to reduce combustion-related air pollution. Océ re-manufacturing programs continue to expand the use of recyclable materials, so only a fraction of Océ equipment ends up as landfill, where it can then be disposed of in a controlled manner.

Customers who are concerned with environmental issues have acknowledged Océ's efforts. "Océ has been recognized for its social and environmental responsibility by a number of international organizations, and we appreciate that this commitment has been carried through products like the Océ JetStream? system," noted Don McKenzie, CEO of Océ customer Direct Group. Océ was also one of the first companies to be RoHS compliant, implementing the standard across its product line, from the Océ VarioPrint® cut sheet systems to Océ VarioStream® continuous form systems.

With the Océ VarioPrint 6250 printer and its Océ Gemini Instant Duplex technology, Océ provides industry leadership in the economic use of paper toner and energy. This print system uses paper, toner and energy more economically, thanks to its double-sided print technology and efficient single-pass operation.

Members of the Océ VarioPrint multifunction family have been awarded Blue Angel certification for meeting strict requirements on emissions of dust, heat, ozone and noise. No carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances may be added to the plastics used in casing and toners. Maximum emission levels for volatile organic compounds, ozone and dust may not be exceeded. Noise production may not exceed 75 dB(A).

The Océ wide format product lines also offer many examples of a commitment to sustainability. Océ wide format systems have extremely low energy consumption, lower ozone and heat emissions, and support recycled paper. The popular Océ TDS700, Océ TDS600, Océ TDS450 and Océ TDS320 engines are based on unique, patented Océ Eco Design technology.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/302990816/article_details.jsp Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:40:56 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386713 Océ announced that it will produce a fully-finished mixed black & white and color book live at the Océ drupa 2008 stand. The book, "Roll Over Gutenberg," relates the fascinating history of books through the ages, chronicling the past, present and future of the book and the book industry.

The book illustrates milestones in printing, paper manufacture and publishing, exploring the changing book publishing business model. It traces the development of technologies that have driven the evolution of the book market, and resulting social and commercial implications. "Roll Over Gutenberg" examines traditional book printing and publishing models, highlighting how book printers, publishers and retailers are leveraging digital technology to rewrite the rules of book printing and publishing.

In the mid 1400s, an inventive German by the name of Johannes Gutenberg introduced a disruptive technology that displaced the existing practices of hand-copying and woodblock printing. With his revolutionary invention, "movable type", text could be infinitely replicated, enabling the mass production of books. Before Gutenberg, only the elite, wealthy and scholarly had access to reading materials. With the ability to produce books in mass quantities, prices dropped dramatically and books became accessible to the masses, igniting a social, cultural and scientific revolution.

Fast-forward just over 500 years. Today, digital book printing technologies are revolutionizing the book supply chain once again. Today, companies like Océ offer a varied portfolio of advanced digital printing systems that bring more color, speed, and efficiency to the world of printing. Just as Gutenberg's press enabled the mass production of books, digital technology is transforming the traditional book printing and publishing business model. Océ Vice President of Graphic Arts, Peter Wolff, suggests that digital book printing changes the supply chain in three ways. It enables book lifecycle management, where runs alternate between offset and digital based on the stage of a title's lifecycle. It enables books to be printed on demand (sell first, then print in a quantity of one) and in short runs (print first, then sell in smaller runs). And it eliminates the traditional value chain, specifically the inventory function of wholesalers.

As a result, stakeholders across the supply chain, including book printers, publishers, sellers, authors, self-publishers and even consumers, are realizing the benefits of digital technology. With digital technology, printers and publishers no longer have to print long runs to reduce unit costs. They can print ultra-short runs profitably, reducing production and transaction costs while expanding market opportunity and improving margins.

By printing books on demand or in shorter, more frequent runs, publishers can reduce overruns, minimize risk, improve cash flow, breathe new life into backlist titles and print advance reader copies at a fair price, while minimizing environmental impact. Furthermore, they no longer have to maintain unwieldy inventories and can eliminate the costs of managing returns and write-downs. Booksellers can offer a larger catalog of books for immediate delivery, providing readers with more choice and authors and self-publishers with new opportunities to see their works published. In short, digital technology delivers quickly, with high quality and a relatively low unit cost and the benefit of reduced or no inventory.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/301366272/article_details.jsp Fri, 30 May 2008 12:01:38 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386704 Océ ColorStream™ 10000 customers fast, efficient, cost-effective management of their digital color printing. The new Océ ColorStream 10000 front end is enabled by CREO® Color Server technology.

Color print job creation and production involve a complex interplay of multiple applications and data. Océ PRISMAcolorworks software provides an end-to-end system for designing, composing and producing personalized print output for the Océ ColorStream 10000 system. It supports a broad range of popular graphic arts applications such as books, brochures, direct marketing pieces and promotional collateral. The Océ PRISMAcolorworks system accelerates production and increases reliability. Print operations achieve greater levels of workflow automation, which translate into faster turnaround and more productivity.

The Océ ColorStream 10000 continuous feed, full-color digital press made its worldwide debut at the 2007 Graph Expo show, where it won a prestigious Must See 'Em award. Developed for the Graphic Arts market, the system extends the Océ Job Appropriate Color® strategy to high quality full-process color. The digital press prints 172 full-color images per minute (ipm) and can support more than five million full-color, letter-size images a month. Black and white and highlight color capabilities further support users' unique application requirements. The unique combination of high quality, full-color and monochrome flexibility, continuous feed productivity, dynamic pricing, and production speed opens new opportunities for digital color in the Graphic Arts marketplace.

Along with high-speed printing support, superb color management and image processing, CREO Color Servers feature full connectivity into many industry graphic arts workflow systems. Customers can seamlessly integrate and manage both their offset and digital workflows, enabling an easier transition to high-speed digital color production.

"Océ continuously enhances its solutions through alliances with industry leaders in complementary technologies," said Guy Broadhurst, Vice President Product Marketing, Océ North America, Production Printing Systems. "Océ PRISMAcolorworks software underscores our commitment to meeting the needs of graphic arts customers for high quality workflow and production."

For more information about Océ at drupa 2008, please visit www.drupa.oce.com.]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/301358346/article_details.jsp Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:49 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386701 Océ JetStream™ full-color inkjet line. The Océ JetStream family now offers high quality full-color output speeds ranging from 675 to 2,700 A4 impressions per minute (ipm), with easy upgradeability throughout the family.

The Océ JetStream series redefined productivity and quality standards for ultra-high-volume, full-color production printing when it was introduced in 2007. The newly expanded Océ JetStream portfolio is positioned to meet customer requirements in terms of color quality, speed and duty cycles. The latest models expand the entry points for print operations that want to adopt the Océ JetStream platform for direct mail, transaction, TransPromo and other applications needing fast, outstanding black and white or color quality. The groundbreaking series was launched in 2007 with the 492 feet per minute (fpm) Océ JetStream 1100 single-engine system and the Océ JetStream 2200 twin system. Now the Océ JetStream 1100 and Océ JetStream 2200 models are joined by the new Océ JetStream 750, Océ JetStream 1500 and Océ JetStream 3000 systems.

With its 328 fpm speed, the new Océ JetStream 750 system is the entry-level model in the Océ JetStream family. It can deliver up to 714 full color letter-size ipm at 600x600 dpi. The new Océ JetStream 1500 produces 1,428 full-color letter-size ipm in two-up duplex format.

Rounding out the family at the high end is the new Océ JetStream 3000 system at 656 fpm with a resolution of 480x600 dpi, making it the one of the world's fastest full-color digital printers in its class. The Océ JetStream 3000 system can blaze through jobs at a rate of 2,865 full-color letter-size ipm in two-up duplex format. This is equivalent to a duty cycle of up to 86 million pages per month and a monthly paper throughput of more than twenty million feet per month. The new Océ JetStream 3000 system can deliver 600x600 dpi at 150 mpm providing additional flexibility to meet customer requirements for exceptional quality. The series uses Océ DigiDot? piezoelectric inkjet technology, which varies drop sizes to deliver brilliant images, smoother halftones, stunning color and superior page coverage.

"The market response to the Océ JetStream platform has been very good. Customers now have a wider range of options to help grow their business with full color inkjet printing. The attractive price point of the Océ JetStream technology enables advanced color capabilities that are in high demand in the marketplace," said Sebastian Landesberger, Executive Vice President Production Printing. "As with the other Océ JetStream models, the new systems are upgradeable, ensuring investment protection as well as room to expand capabilities. With the Océ JetStream family, customers can be confident that the Océ platform can grow with them. A customer could actually launch their full-color inkjet services with an Océ JetStream 750 system and grow into the maximum speed of an Océ JetStream 3000 system."]]> http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/OceNorthAmericaNewsRSS/~3/300628322/article_details.jsp Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:24 CDT http://www.oceusa.com/main/article_details.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302070169&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673386684
Fast, Cost-efficient Publishing
Attendees will learn how Océ technology can help launch their digital publishing business. State-of-the-art workflow scenarios show how digital printing has changed the business model at every point in the value chain, as book manufacturers, publishers, retailers and even end users benefit from reduced costs and faster turnaround.

At drupa 2008, Océ is showing five systems and workflows for short-run books, booklets and magazines. The Océ ColorStream™ 10000 full-color continuous-feed digital press is producing six-page brochures and books. Also, the Océ VarioStream® 9720 printer fully automates printing of high quality books in black and white. Complemented by inline finishing and inline feed of the color covers (also digitally printed on the Océ CS650 system), this workflow delivers professionally bound books in one hands-off end-to-end run.

Océ merges high quality color and black and white pages in an automated inline workflow for "Roll Over Gutenberg". The book combines prints from two digital presses, the black and white Océ VarioPrint® 6250 and the full color Océ CS650 Pro system. Océ PRISMAprepare? software manages the workflow, which separates the black and white and color sections and routes page data to the right printer and post-print finishing. The systems also team up on a second application, demonstrating flexibility for digital newspaper production on original newsprint; merging color covers and monochrome content pages automatically.

Personalized Full-color Magazines
High-end production of personalized magazines rounds out the Océ publishing applications. Océ co-stages a web-to-print solution with Dutch press agency pressofoon to produce personalized color magazines based on reader-chosen content. Clients go online to read summaries, choose content and order their own magazines for print delivery. The combo of Océ CS650 Pro digital color system and Océ Document Designer Advanced software creates glossy high-end magazines personalized with text and image