Oki Data Awarded 15-State WSCA Contract; Selection as Approved Vendor Paves Way for Public Sector Success.MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- Oki Data Americas, Inc., a leading provider of innovative products, services, and solutions marketed under the OKI(R) Printing Solutions brand, today announced its contract with the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA WSCA Western States Contracting Alliance WSCA Washington State Chiropractic Association WSCA Washington Sporting Clays Association WSCA Wisconsin Charter Schools Association WSCA Web Services Conceptual Architecture ), a 15-state purchasing organization. The mission of WSCA is to implement cooperative multi-state contracting to achieve cost-effective and efficient acquisition of quality products and services and to promote interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. and sharing among member states. Participating states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). , Oregon, South Dakota South Dakota (dəkō`tə), state in the N central United States. It is bordered by North Dakota (N), Minnesota and Iowa (E), Nebraska (S), and Wyoming and Montana (W). , Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The contract with Oki Data was driven by Minnesota representatives and will continue through 2009. Authorized governmental entities in non-WSCA states may also benefit from approved contracts. "It is essential to our success in the public sector that we have the ability to offer OKI Printing Solutions products to all WSCA members," said William Imbesi, Director of Public Sector Sales. "Our products have always provided value to the public sector - this partnership takes that a step further by giving states volume discounted contracts on our products." This contract allows OKI Printing Solutions to sell into WSCA states' cities, counties, public schools, and institutions of higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. . OKI Printing Solutions offers products to the public sector enable the printing of secure, high-quality documents quickly, with reduced waste, and an exceptionally low total cost of ownership. Moreover, public sector customers have embraced Managed Services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality from OKI Printing Solutions, which since its unveiling in Spring 2004 has offered comprehensive solutions to streamline document output and increase productivity by helping identify, improve and manage opportunities for efficiency in print document operations. With other WSCA contractors, states can work separately with a solution provider, but the order is still placed with the contractor. To streamline the process for states, Oki Data will rely on their solution providers to serve as the main point of contact for purchasing and delivery. "The mission of WSCA is to make purchasing easier by allowing states to share in the process and thereby benefit from it. By allowing solution providers to take a central role we will add more benefit to each state and further this goal," said Imbesi. About WSCA The Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) was formed in October 1993 by the state purchasing directors from fifteen NASPO NASPO National Association of State Procurement Officials western states. The primary purpose is to establish the means by which participating states may join together in cooperative multi-State contracting in order to achieve cost-effective and efficient acquisition of quality products and services. Cooperative purchases are developed by member states. About Oki Data Oki Data Americas, Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of Oki Data Corporation of Japan, markets under the OKI Printing Solutions brand PC peripheral equipment including digital color and monochrome printers, serial impact dot matrix printers A printer that uses hammers and a ribbon to form images out of dots. It is widely used to print multipart forms and address labels. Also known as a "serial dot matrix printer," the tractor and sprocket mechanism in these devices handles thicker media better than laser and inkjet printers. , multifunction products and facsimiles. Known for durable and reliable products, Oki Data Americas is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certified and also offers a full line of options, accessories and consumables. Its entire line of products complies with the EPA's Energy Star(R) Program. Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., parent company to Oki Data Corporation, is a $6.5 billion multinational corporation multinational corporation, business enterprise with manufacturing, sales, or service subsidiaries in one or more foreign countries, also known as a transnational or international corporation. These corporations originated early in the 20th cent. with headquarters in Tokyo and is a world leader in information processing information processing: see data processing. information processing Acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display, and dissemination of information. Today the term usually refers to computer-based operations. systems, telecommunications and electronics. For more information about Oki Data or OKI Printing Solutions products and services, and Single Pass Color(TM) technology, visit the OKI Printing Solutions Web site www.okiprintingsolutions.com OKI Reg. Oki Electric Industry Co., Single Pass Color T.M. and design Reg. T.M., Oki Data Corp |
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