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Archive for February, 2008

InfoTrends Presents Top Production Printing Trends to Watch for in 2008

“The recent acquisitions of Document Sciences and Exstream, key players in this developing area, underscore how seriously the market is evaluating this trend.”

The On Demand Exposition & Conference , the preeminent event for commercial printers, publishers, and in-plant printing professionals, today announced the top production printing trends to watch for in 2008 … via Printing Impressions

Kodak and Wal-Mart Launch Recycling Program

“We are thrilled to be working with our longtime partner, Wal-Mart, on this important sustainability initiative”

Kodak and Wal-mart have collaborated to launch a national program to recycle used materials from in-store picture kiosks in the US. via DigitalCameraInfo

Microsoft e-mails detail Vista woes

“This category is due to the fact that many of the associated applets don’t run within the constraints of the security model or the new video/audio driver models.”

As happens every year or so, some juicy Microsoft e-mails have surfaced as part of litigation that the software maker is party to. via CNET News.com

HP marks 20 years for Deskjet, expands to retail photo printing

Hewlett Packard is marking the 20th anniversary of what turned out be 1 of its most profitable products with a new inkjet technology targeting retailers. via CBS 2

HP looks to stores for inkjet expansion

HP marks the 20th anniversary of the Deskjet on Thursday and is seeking new markets for its printers and ink, including retail chains and corner drug stores where Americans are increasingly turning to have their digital photos put on paper.

EU fines Microsoft record $1.3 billion

… information for desktop PC software — where it is the world’s leading supplier — to squeeze into a new market and damage rivals that make programs for workgroup servers that help office computers connect to each other and to printers and faxes.

Dell expands retail sales channel

“Staples Business Depot is an important brand in the retail office products sector.”

Dell Computer is expanding the number of traditional retailers carrying its products. via Ottawa Business Journal

Canon to buy quarter of Hitachi LCD panel unit

Japanese camera and office equipment maker Canon Inc said it would pay $403 million for a quarter stake in Hitachi Ltd’s LCD panel business to get its own supply of parts for its cameras and copiers. via Canada.com

HP’s strong earnings raise hope for tech sector

The Palo Alto-based maker of computers and printers said it earned $2.13 billion, or 80 cents per share, for the three months ended in January. That compared with net income of $1.55 billion, or 55 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier. …

Baldwin brothers are taking over TV

Last week, Alec made a cameo on “Celebrity Apprentice” to buy some printers for $1,000 each from his baby brother and bring a little star power to a Kodak printer display the team had set up on a New York sidewalk. “It was very good to have Alec …