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Xerox cuts up to 500 jobs

Xerox is shutting down part of a call centre operation in North Carolina that has roughly 500 people employed. Democrat & Chronicle reports that Xerox has announced that the affected Cary, N.C., call centre jobs will be eliminated by November 12, 2013, but the...

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UK deemed a “throwaway nation”

Culture of constantly upgrading consumer electronics leaves many gadgets dumped before the end of their lifespan. A report has dubbed the UK a “throwaway nation” after finding that increasing numbers of people replace electronic devices, such as mobile phones, despite...

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Nubeprint introduces new dashboard for MPS providers

Small and medium-sized MPS providers to benefit from Nubeprint’s ZERO.V2 dashboard. Nubeprint has announced the launch of a new version of its MPS ZERO system to address the needs of small and medium-sized dealers, with the company stating that the move is the “first...

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Nazdar starts campaign to release free ink in the UK

The company has started a campaign to get free wide-format inkjet cartridges out in the UK, which they have done before in the USA.  My Print Resource reports that specialist ink manufacturer Nazdar has now started a free ink cartridge campaign across the UK. The...

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E-waste provides job “lifeline” in Africa

Article argues the influx of used electronics in Africa can create much-needed job opportunities. Biztech Africa reports that while the importation of e-waste to developing nations is often seen as an “ill-conceived” idea due to the health and environmental hazards it...

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Comment ~ Issue 249 (2 September 2013)

What price an ink cartridge? When I first read the story about a shopper paying almost double for an HP inkjet cartridge, I immediately got on my high horse, and was going to castigate the store. But then I had a cup of tea and reflected on the matter, and decided to...

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Lexmark appoints Australian distributor

IT supply chain services provider Synnex to gain access to OEM’s printer and solutions portfolio. ARN reports that Lexmark Asia Pacific has appointed Synnex as its distributor for Australia as the OEMaims to increase its “competitive advantage” in the country. The...

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Samsung introduces new printer design concepts

 Three models unveiled at IFA trade show including two printers with built-in smartphone docks. Samsung is planning to introduce three new modern printer concept designs at this year’s IFA trade show in Berlin, aimed at making mobile printing from Android devices...

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PC outlook lowered further for 2013

Worldwide shipments expected to fall 9.7 percent this year as mature markets are projected to outgrow emerging markets. According to IDC, PC shipments will decline further than anticipated with an expected loss of 9.7 percent during 2013, contributing to the longest...

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