Canon U.S.A. Announces Availability of First Commercial MEAP Application; eCopy Continues Lead as Technology Innovator for Document Integration.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AIIM (Association for Information and Image Management International, Silver Spring, MD, www.aiim.org) A membership organization founded in 1943 devoted to creating industry standards and disseminating information about the document management industry. 2004 ON DEMAND 2004 Booths #2137 & #3105 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2004 Canon U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ), and long-term partner, eCopy Inc., an innovative provider of document distribution and integration solutions, today announced the availability of eCopy ShareScan OP (Open Platform), the first commercially available software application for Canon's MEAP-enabled imageRUNNERs. With eCopy ShareScan OP, the industry-leading features of eCopy's ShareScan solution are now accessible from within the control panel of a Canon MEAP MEAP Manning Early Access Program MEAP Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform MEAP Michigan Education Assessment Program MEAP Maryland Energy Assistance Program MEAP Minority Ethnic Achievement Project (UK) device. Additionally, with eCopy ShareScan OP's advanced administration and management features, administrators can manage multiple MEAP-enabled devices from one central location. MEAP technology enables Canon imageRUNNER devices to function as part of an integrated enterprise solution and provides the first opportunity to turn multifunction devices into true information "hubs" by integrating hard-copy operations directly into the workflow of enterprise software applications, such as reporting, administration, document management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. , financials, HR and customer management. eCopy ShareScan OP for Canon MEAP-enabled imageRUNNER devices represents the latest software for document distribution and integration, and sets a new competitive standard for simple, secure, and cost effective electronic distribution of paper documents. "Through our partnership with eCopy, Canon continues to raise the bar on what consumers can expect from their office copier," said Dennis Amorosano, director and general manager, Integrated Solutions Group for Canon U.S.A. "The office copier has transformed into a multifunction device that is an integral part of information workflow. Using eCopy ShareScan OP, each MEAP-enabled imageRUNNER can be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: individually to meet the unique workflow requirements of the department it serves." Unique benefits of eCopy ShareScan OP -- Runs inside the MEAP device, eliminating external touch screen and PC co-located with the copier -- Provides easy-to-use administration tools, enabling each imageRUNNER to be configured individually from the Administration Console to meet the unique application requirements of the department it serves -- Allows administrators to manage multiple eCopy-enabled MEAP devices over the network from a central location -- Increases flexibility for creating document workflows with eCopy's Quick Connect feature or, for integration directly into applications, the ShareScan OP software developer kit (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) -- Offers a lower total cost of ownership "With MEAP, Canon has once again introduced technology that is changing how copiers are used in the office," said Edward Schmid, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of eCopy Inc. "eCopy ShareScan OP complements MEAP technology and makes the device more vital to mission critical applications by seamlessly integrating paper-based documents into enterprise workflows. Additionally, eCopy ShareScan OP offers administrators advanced management tools lowering an organization's total cost of ownership for their devices." Pricing and Availability eCopy ShareScan OP Pricing (Per device) Workgroup (imageRUNNER 2220 & 3320): $2,995 Department (imageRUNNER 5020 & 6020): $3,995 eCopy ShareScan OP for MEAP-enabled imageRUNNERs is available for order today in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. through authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Canon resellers. You can see eCopy ShareScan OP in Canon's booth # 3105 and eCopy's booth #2137 at the AIIM / On Demand Expo Conferences and Exhibitions held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center this week in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . The eCopy family of products enables any organization to transform paper documents into information that is easily integrated into commonly used business applications. Using the eCopy products, companies can provide open access to high-speed scanning from the office copier or scanner that connects to the company's e-mail, document management system, and other networked enterprise applications for low-cost, easy, instantaneous distribution and management of digital copies of paper documents. About Canon U.S.A. Canon U.S.A. Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, and is ranked #39 on the Business Week list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent-holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2003, with global revenues of $29.9 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. About eCopy Inc. eCopy Inc. is an innovative provider of open and flexible solutions that rapidly integrate paper-based information into existing business processes and applications. Numerous industries, including legal, healthcare, and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , use eCopy to easily access, modify, distribute, and share information to add value to their business. eCopy Inc. is a global company headquartered in the United States, with a subsidiary in Japan, offices in England, Germany, France and Scandinavia, as well as sales operations in Mexico, Canada, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. . For more information, visit www.ecopy.com. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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