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Konica Minolta has recently introduced Dispatcher Suite, a brand new, exciting solution for print management and workflow automation. Ideally suited for all markets in small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as Enterprise and Global Major Accounts (GMA), this advanced, integrated solution allows companies to effectively manage and reduce their printing costs and heighten document security, while optimizing their document workflow productivity. Dispatcher Suite consists of the following two modules:

Dispatcher Paragon for print management, which provides centralized accounting of all print, copy, and scan operations as well as detailed reporting, authentication, release print, and more.
Dispatcher Phoenix for workflow automation, featuring advanced capture, intuitive folder browsing, speedy indexing, advanced OCR, forms processing, file routing, redaction, and more.

With this new platform, our customers can now manage their printing and scanning operations with the utmost efficiency. Here's a brief look at some of Dispatcher Suite's key benefits:

Single Sign-On for printing, scanning, and document workflow automation. Dispatcher Suite simplifies print and scan operations, maximizing office efficiencies by providing a unified experience at the MFP for both printing and scanning.
Simple setup. Configuring the solution is made easy with device and Active Directory/LDAP synchronization and an easy-to-use installer.
Scalable to meet varying corporate needs. Dispatcher Suite can be customized to suit specific business needs, with a range of optional modules that can be added at any time, including Bates stamping, redaction, barcode processing, and a variety of connectors to third party systems.
Enterprise Ready. Dispatcher Suite provides the stability, high performance, and failover capabilities that enterprise-level organizations require to handle their large amount of users and devices.

Go here for more information on how Dispatcher Suite can benefit your business.

New Release of Konica Minolta MarketPlace Now Available

Konica Minolta's award-winning global MarketPlace provides easy-to-use apps that organizations can easily access to enhance their daily operations at the MFP. This summer, we released the latest version of the Konica Minolta MarketPlace, introducing new features to enhance the experience for new users and help all users gain a deeper understanding of how the MarketPlace can improve their workplace, including:

Optimized User Experience. We are constantly looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our customers' interaction with the MarketPlace when browsing and purchasing our apps online. Now the MarketPlace has been optimized to deliver the strongest user experience for our customers with new features such as easy-to-use categorization and filter options to quickly find the product you need; a streamlined purchasing process; immediate access to a 30-day, free of charge Demo licenses, and much more.
Popular Apps Installed by Default. You don't have to wait to start using the apps right away. Default apps are now available as soon as the MarketPlace is installed on an MFP, no additional work required. You can get started right away with the following apps:
- Announcement. Build your corporate culture and transform your MFP into a dynamic communication vehicle. Using the Announcement app, corporate messages and ads can be displayed as a screensaver on the control panel when the MFP is not in use.
- Paper Templates Lite. This app provides users with access to a library of commonly used forms and documents that can be quickly printed, including cover sheets, permission forms, certifications, ruled paper, graph paper, blank sheet music, and more!
- Simple Copy. This app, which features graphical icons and oversized buttons, is perfect for users looking for a simplified experience when making copies. Commonly used copy options appear on one screen and visual indicators display when a document is being copied.
Integrated with New Devices. MarketPlace now comes standard on all Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series devices, making it even easier for users to access the MarketPlace apps they need to optimize their daily workflows and enhance their experience at the MFP.

With these new features, Konica Minolta continues to drive productivity and efficiencies for our customers. To learn more, go to the Konica Minolta MarketPlace now.

New Email and Fax Connectors Power Your Workflow

We've recently introduced new features for two of the most common communication technologies used in the world today: Email and Fax. In today's workplace, there continues to be a heavy reliance on email as the main communication tool. Similarly, fax is still regarded as one of the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to transmit data. Now, with the Email In node, Dispatcher Phoenix can monitor email accounts and automatically capture emails and email attachments into a workflow for further processing, routing, and distribution. And Dispatcher Phoenix's new Windows Fax Connector allows for the seamless distribution of processed files via local fax modem. Users can even specify the fax recipient and customize a cover letter right at the MFP panel for the ultimate flexibility.

Here's how these features can solve typical challenges in various vertical markets:

Key Benefits by Industry:

Healthcare: Since fax is a HIPAA-accepted communication method, many healthcare professionals prefer to fax sensitive patient documents, such as medical forms, insurance documents, and test results. Now this process can be streamlined with Dispatcher Phoenix's Windows Fax Connector.

Finance: Many finance professionals receive invoices via email that need to be sorted, processed, and stored. Dispatcher Phoenix can collect the emailed invoices, annotate them, and store them in a folder on a network or in a third party system, such as Microsoft SharePoint. This eliminates the need for staff to check their email for each invoice, saving them time and freeing them up to focus on more strategic tasks.

Legal: Legal professionals often choose to fax legal documents due to its high security, speed, ease-of-use, and receipt confirmations. With Dispatcher Phoenix's Windows Fax Connector, processed files can be automatically sent out via fax, optimizing any legal workflow.

Real Estate: Real estate agents can receive many different types of documents from clients via email, such as lease agreements and financial documents. With a Dispatcher Phoenix workflow, those email attachments can be automatically collected, identified, and then processed based on document type.

Government: Government officials frequently need to distribute documents that must be kept protected, and many prefer faxing to keep their data and documents secured. Dispatcher Phoenix's Windows Fax Connector can help government agencies ensure that their confidential documents remain secure.

Education: Dispatcher Phoenix's automated email capture capabilities can help college administrators organize and manage the thousands of emails they receive every day regarding tuition payments, acceptance forms, transfer credits, loan applications, and more.

To try these new features, we encourage you to install a Dispatcher Phoenix 30-Day demo license today! And if you're already a customer, you can easily add a demo license of the Email In node or Windows Fax Connector node to your existing workflows.

For more information on Dispatcher Phoenix, visit the Solutions Engineering Center's website.