It’s been a strong couple of months for Xerox, springing headlong into 2018 with a number of sought-after accolades in business areas, including ethics, CSR, and environmental impact, as well as recognition for the products themselves. In February, the Ethisphere Institute, one of the global leaders in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, named Xerox as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the thirteenth year in a row. Xerox was only one of two honorees in the Information Technology Services industry, showing their dedication to measuring and improving culture, leading authentically, and committing to transparency, diversity, and inclusion. Later that same month, the company was also named a 2018 Top 100 Global Technology Leader by Thomson Reuters. Again, this was not the first time that Xerox had received this honour, having been recognised as such for the previous six years (although the award was [...]

It’s a topic that has been much in the news over the last few months, leaving us all questioning our online vulnerability and searching for ways to increase our cyber security both personally and in our businesses. It has been estimated that annually there are upwards of 556 million cyber-crime victims. Larger companies and corporations employ technology and data security teams to protect themselves from these ‘invisible criminals.’ Smaller businesses, however, do not always have the resources for such an investment and are often easy prey for security breaches with devastating consequences. You may have looked into your computer systems and social computing etiquette to assess the vulnerability, but have you thought about the other equipment and business solutions you use around the office? We’ve rounded up a few of our top tips to help keep your business secure: Protect your documents Don’t leave yourself open to the risks presented [...]

It’s been an incredible start to the year for Xerox, who finished Q1 with a bang, launching 29 NEW ConnectKey printers and multi function devices – making it the largest product launch in history. The two new sub-brands were introduced as part of the launch: VersaLink and AltaLink, with VersaLink ideal for smaller work groups and teams with lower volume needs, and the AltaLink series specifically designed for larger workgroups with higher print volume needs. Overall, 19 printers and MFPs were introduced as part of the VersaLink series, with 10 MFPs making up the AltaLink range. All 29 products, of course, offer the consistent Xerox user experience and are ConnectKey enabled. All of these new devices can help to streamline business processes thanks to the built-in apps which help to create individually tailored workflows. They are also easy to use as a result of the intuitive user interface, with a [...]

Earlier this year, Xerox Emirates hosted their annual Channel Partner Year Start Meeting & Gala Dinner 2017, attended by channel partners from around the UAE. The event aims to celebrate success, reward excellence, and generally show recognition to the channel partners who play such a key role in the company’s success in the UAE. We were there at Jumeirah Golf Estates, representing Xeratek, among a number of other partners, and aside from getting a chance to catch up with our colleagues and peers in the industry, we were delighted to be on the receiving end of a number of key awards. We were recognized as the Highest Revenue Partner of The Year (in Dubai) for 2016, as well as the New Business Partner of The Year for 2016 (for the highest number of new customers added in 2016). In a logical progression, after receiving both of these important awards, we [...]

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may have limited resources, but this doesn’t mean they cannot make efficient use of these resources. Whether the resource is time, manpower or capital, there are some crucial steps to help optimize these resources, which can significantly lower costs, improve productivity and morale, and increase returns. 1. Using the latest equipment and apps It may seem like an expensive outlay, but investing in new equipment is just that – an investment. The latest multi-function printers and customised apps can help businesses to be more efficient, saving both time and money and reducing operational costs. 2. Automating workflows Automating internal processes is common in big businesses. Nowadays, new technologies are making automation much easier today than it used to be and, therefore, more accessible to the SME market. Automating tedious processes, in particular, such as invoicing for purchase and sales, are probably the first things you [...]

At the end of a very successful 2016, Xerox received notification of a final prestigious accolade in recognition of its extensive software portfolio for document application imaging for the fourth year in a row! The annual award was given to Xerox by the analysts at BLI (Buyers Laboratory), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging software, hardware, and services. These experts reviewed the imaging software officially sold and supported via direct and independent sales channels and took into account the manufacturer's own products as well as those from independent partner software vendors. With this in mind, each leading printer and manufacturer were judged on both the depth and breadth of products offered, from document management, capture, and workflow to cost accounting and recovery, print management, and more. The assessment considered the needs of different size organisations and the variety of offerings in each category that would suit the range, [...]

For those who are not familiar with the printing industry, Drupa is the largest printing equipment exhibition in the world held every four years in Duesseldorf, Germany. (And if you're wondering where the name came from, Drupa is a portmanteau of the German words druck and papier; print and paper respectively - you learn something new everyday!) As the number one event for the print and cross media world, we were keen to attend to network, learn more about futuristic technologies and visions, and hear first hand the latest news from across the industry. Fortunately our team were just as keen, taking part in a highly competitive sales contest for Xerox Emirates at the Sign & Graphics Imaging Middle East 2016 exhibition.  Xeratek’s very own Sheeraj Rafeek, Sales Manager – Production Systems & Dubai North, earned himself the winning ticket to Drupa by closing a deal for a Xerox Versant 80 [...]

Unfortunately nowadays stress seems to be an everyday part of life, particularly in the workplace. Not only is this stress unpleasant and unproductive, it can be incredibly detrimental to the health of those affected. According to a recent study by the British Heart Foundation, two in five employees say that stress at work has affected their health by causing them to smoke and drink more, eat poorly, and forego exercise. We’re not naïve enough to think we can eliminate this stress, but we strongly believe that managers have a duty to their staff to help give them the best working environment possible. Reducing stress may seem like an insurmountable task, but there are some simple things you can do to help make a difference. Be a good role model Those in your teams are looking to you for guidance, what kind of example are you setting? Create an office culture [...]