The OEM’s WorkForce Pro machines now feature “validated device support” from the software.
ITBusiness reported on the partnership between Epson and ECi FMAudit, with Epson’s WorkForce Pro range of business printers now enjoying “extensive access, data monitoring and collection to streamline MPS deployments”, with the partnership delivering a “powerful solution for IT network professionals and dealers” in need of “robust business printers with easy-to-use monitoring services”.
Both companies will now offer FMAudit’s Data Capture software to enable IT professionals and MPS providers to “take advantage of a streamline, efficient process for data collection”, with features including report creation, account management and the ability to set up supply and service alerts. Epson’s newest WorkForce machines featuring its PrecisionCore technology will also be able to use the software.
Mike Isgrig, Vice President for Epson America’s North America Consumer Sales and Marketing department, stated: “As the managed print services market continues to grow, Epson has made it a priority to partner with solution providers such as FMAudit to address businesses’ need for solutions that deliver productivity and cost efficiency.
“Resellers now have the opportunity to provide customers with leading-edge printing and imaging hardware from Epson and feature-rich MPS software from FMAudit to optimize and manage their customers’ printers, MFPs and copier fleets.”
Kevin Tetu, President of ECi FMAudit, added: “Epson WorkForce Pro printers deliver high quality output and a low total cost of ownership, which ties seamlessly to FMAudit’s extensive data collection software tools. Our promise to our diverse client base is to deliver the solutions they need to effectively manage and monitor data and, with Epson, we look forward to providing resellers, distributors and IT professionals with cost savings in addition to an enhanced level of service.”