OKI Data Americas To Debut New Managed Network Services Offering For The Office Equipment Dealer Channel At ITEX 2013 National Conference And Expo

Mount Laurel, NJ — OKI Data Americas announces its participation in the ITEX 2013 National Conference and Expo, taking place April 17-18, 2013 at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. There, OKI will demonstrate its new “NOC-in-a-box” IT business solution in booth 403. OKI will also host a break-out session entitled, “When Opportunity NOCs: A Simple, Cost Effective On-Ramp to Successful Managed Network Services” on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 9:00 to 9:50 PDT. The breakout session will be led by Tim O’Shea, Director of Managed Print Services Operations and Business Development at OKI Data Americas.

The presentation will discuss new growth opportunities for office equipment dealers through the inclusion of MNS as part of a more holistic and comprehensive business portfolio. The Network Operating Center (or “NOC”) in-a-box solution, developed in cooperation with and powered by ISS Solutions, is designed to provide big IT network advantages to small businesses through a complete and economical bundled IT network infrastructure including best-in-breed hardware, software, installation, security and support.

“OKI is pleased to participate in ITEX 2013 and present a new opportunity for office equipment dealers to increase sales and business margins, and supplement their existing service and supplies business,” said Tim Brien, Director of Managed Print Services for OKI Data Americas. “OKI understands the unique needs of the office equipment dealer channel and the challenges of incorporating managed services into their product portfolio. We look forward to sharing OKI’s expertise in document management and managed services with ITEX attendees and demonstrating how these services can give dealer partners a competitive advantage in the marketplace – particularly within the small business segment.”

ITEX is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in North America, providing dealers, resellers, professional service providers and distributors with vital information on new MPS platforms, systems and tools available to maximize market share growth and customer retention. Attendees will receive education and insight from industry experts through a series of seminars and breakout sessions geared specifically to channel professionals.

All OKI products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation. Most of OKI’s color printing solutions feature Single Pass Color™ as well as proprietary digital LED and HD Color technologies. These technologies allow OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability and outstanding color output quality.

OKI Data provides live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America. In addition, OKI Data live chat feature is available to customers within the US and Canada seeking online support on weekdays during normal business hours within the Eastern time zone.

About OKI Data Americas

OKI Data Americas, headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized solutions under the OKI® brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers, thermal label printers and POS printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. Utilizing Genuine OKI® toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. OKI Data Americas also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with the OKI proColor™ Series. In addition, OKI offers a full portfolio of products built to optimize managed print engagements. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company OKI Electric Industry, a leader in telecom, infrastructure and mechatronics systems; and an approximately $5.2 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2011 financial reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR® certified products.

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