A report from IDC forecasts the “most severe yearly contraction on record” for PC shipments. The report notes that not only are PC shipments expected to fall by 10.1 percent this year, but that volumes are only expected to stabilise “above” 300 million units, “with...
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Global hardcopy peripherals market returns to growth
Third quarter results show that the worldwide hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market achieved year-on-year growth of 2.6 percent. A summary of the 3Q2013 results, reported by IDC, shows that the HCP market saw 28.1 million units shipped – a year-on-year growth of 2.6...
Static Control and Lexmark appeal case to restart in US Supreme Court
The appeal from Lexmark in June 2013 is to begin in the Supreme Court, with oral arguments to be heard from both sides.
Wide range of new toner and component releases from Uninet
The distributor has launched toner and components under various brands for Samsung, Dell, Xerox, HP, Kyocera and Lexmark machines. The first releases from the company is under its Absolute Black range, with toner and components now available for Samsung’s M series of...
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Office Depot operations in Israel face near-closure
Stationery company’s Israel operations could be saved by last minute deal after court ordered closure of 31 stores across the country in October.
UAE police praised for crack down on counterfeiting
Counterfeiting grows to “unprecedented level”, with $176 million worth of goods seized worldwide since beginning of 2013 and Dubai seen as main distribution location. The Gulf Today reports that an International Police (Interpol) official has praised the work of...
First mass-produced OLED inkjet printer introduced
Yieldjet printer unveiled by US firm Kateeva able to produce OLED screens in high volumes, reducing costs of OLED televisions. The Inquirer reported on the introduction of the “world’s first” mass-produced inkjet printer for the production of OLED (organic...
OKI Systems UK reports revenue and profit growth despite job cuts
The OEM’s UK subsidiary reported growth despite job cuts at its Cumbernauld plant in April. Business7 reported on the OEM’s “strong revenue and profit growth” despite job cuts in April at its Cumbernauld plant in the UK, with 182 staff lost as part of “a wider global...
US university switches to remanufactured cartridges
University of Wisconsin-Madison takes steps to reduce environmental and financial impact by using EIS Office Solutions remanufactured toner cartridges. The university explained that its Purchasing Services, in partnership with Administrative Process Redesign and as...
Samsung releases new Xpress monochrome printer
The new machine offers “reduced costs [and] eco-impacts” to US customers. What’s Your Tech reported the release of the Xpress M2875FD, a monochrome laser MFP designed for a “small but busy office”, featuring print speeds of 29ppm, a resolution of 4800 x 600 dpi, and...