• Long-lasting community relationships through outstanding local customer service
• Secure and innovative business practices
• Hard work and dedication to Sharps brand / and vision
• $1 million or more in sales for 2021

“Les Olson IT offers world-class products and services to Utah and Las Vegas businesses, encouraging business growth in the community,” says James Olson, CEO of Les Olson IT. “We are delighted to be a Sharp dealer and are looking forward to improving our relationships with our customers by supplying them with the most up-to-date technology and comprehensive solutions in the business world. Thanks to Sharp, we can serve you with excellence because of their unbending partnership of commitment and support.”[/cz_title]

About Les Olson IT

For over 65 years, Les Olson IT has provided local organizations with innovative business technology. A wide range of quality products, from multifunction copiers to document management software, network solutions, security systems, and more are offered by Les Olson IT, which operates nine locations from Logan to Las Vegas. In addition, they provide comprehensive IT services and printer fleet management through Managed Print Services and Managed Network Services.

Les Olson IT’s goal is to help their customers reach new levels of efficiency, not only by providing great business solutions but also by providing outstanding service and support on everything they offer to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.  Les Olson IT is a Sharp Platinum Service Provider as well as an HP ServiceOne Expert Partner.[/cz_title]

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America

Multifunction printers (MFPs) from Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America help businesses manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. With Sharp MFPs, users can create personalized MFPs by seamlessly integrating network applications. Scan2 technology enhances scanning reliability and preserves document integrity through two-sided scanning in one pass. A leader in security in the MFP industry, Sharp protects documents from unauthorized users.

Sharp’s professional and commercial displays are designed specifically for business applications and are available in a variety of sizes and features. Sharp commercial and professional displays help you communicate, collaborate, and disseminate information brilliantly with high-impact digital signage displays, ultra-narrow bezel video walls, and award-winning AQUOS BOARD® interactive displays.

Visit siica.sharpusa.com for online product information.[/cz_title]

BLI’s analysts conducted an in-depth study to determine the OEMs with the most comprehensive hardware, software, and services offerings for enabling collaboration in the office and beyond. They assessed two dozen points across categories, including: company vision, current offerings, channel approach, go-to-market strategy and industry partnerships.

We’re not surprised that Sharp received the Pacesetter award because of their commitment to office collaboration. Sharp’s new Synappx family of smart office collaboration applications help address the increased expectation of secure accessibility, ease of use and mobility of today’s workforce. In addition, they offer a versatile AQUOS BOARD family of interactive smart screens that make presentations more collaborative and engaging. Those aren’t Sharp’s only contributions to the smart office landscape, but are among those specifically considered by Buyers Lab while making their decision.

“It’s an honor to be recognized as a leader in the smart workplace and collaboration systems,” said Vince Jannelli, Associate Vice President, Software Product Management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “Our customers are constantly looking for better ways to collaborate and drive information sharing within their companies. With our Synappx family of solutions, and the Windows collaboration display from Sharp, we are committed to simplifying collaboration and connectivity around the workplace.”

“Sharp impressed our analysts with its successful implementation of varied technologies to help the smart workplace evolve,” said Jamie Bsales, Director of Solutions/Security Analysis at Keypoint Intelligence. “The work they are doing is critical in helping foment a more collaborative work environment where end users are less focused about getting the technology right to start a meeting, and more on actually working with their own clients.”

Sharp continues to make us proud to be an authorized Sharp dealer, and Utah’s only authorized Sharp dealer. We offer their line of cutting-edge copiers, printers, presentation boards, Synappx applications, and more. We’re also a Sharp Platinum Service provider, with 9 locations to serve you.

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George Mikolay, Keypoint Intelligence’s Associate Director of Copier MFP/Production analysis said, “We ran over one million impressions on Sharp copier MFPs this season, to exceptional overall results. As a whole, productivity results were better than other competitors. Short- and long-run jobs for printing, scanning, and copying were completed in a timely manner to allow users to remain effective and efficient. Above average memory for faster processing of jobs is another nicety, as is above average paper weight support for media flexibility. Strong reliability and above average maximum paper capacities mean less downtime for users to clear misfeeds or refill paper drawers. IT administrators will love the web user interface’s intuitiveness and search and shortcut functionality. And Sharp’s ‘know one, know all’ approach means users of the drivers and control panel will enjoy the same very good overall usability regardless of which machine is close to their particular workspace.”

Sharp’s ‘know one, know all,’ or Common User Interface, makes them perfect for organizations that require multiple copiers throughout their large workgroups. This means that someone from a different floor or another department can use Sharp’s Common User Interface to scan, copy, or print to whatever device they may need to, thus maximizing an organizations efficiency and overall employee satisfaction.

The 14 Sharp Copier Models Included in the 2020 Pick Awards were:

Sharp MX-2651
Outstanding 26-ppm Color Copier MFP

Sharp MX-3071
Outstanding 30-ppm Color Copier MFP

Sharp MX-3571
Outstanding 35-ppm Color Copier MFP

Sharp MX-4071
Outstanding 40-ppm Color Copier MFP

Sharp MX-5071
Outstanding 50-ppm Color Copier MFP

Sharp MX-6071
Outstanding 60-ppm Color Copier MFP

Sharp MX-M2651
Outstanding 26-ppm Monochrome Copier MFP

Sharp MX-M3051
Outstanding 30-ppm Monochrome Copier MFP

Sharp MX-M3551
Outstanding 35-ppm Monochrome Copier MFP

Sharp MX-M4051
Outstanding 40-ppm Monochrome Copier MFP

Sharp MX-M5051
Outstanding 50-ppm Monochrome Copier MFP

Sharp MX-M6051
Outstanding 60-ppm Monochrome Copier MFP

Sharp MX-B476W
Outstanding MFP for Mid-size Workgroups

Sharp MX-C304W
Outstanding MFP for SMBs

Wow, what a long list of accomplishments! We appreciate our long partnership with Sharp and are proud to be an Authorized Sharp Dealer. It’s clear they are doing it right and we recommend their quality copiers to businesses of any size that need a reliable and high-performance unit.[/cz_title][cz_gap height=”60px”]

We’re proud to announce that Sharp has earned the Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab (BLI) 2019 Copier MFP Line of the Year.

This award is presented annually by BLI, the world’s leading authority on document imaging devices and software solutions. This highly sought-after Line of the Year recognition is awarded to the multifunction printer (MFP) manufacturer whose product line is deemed best overall based on its rigorous two-month laboratory evaluations. Among the many factors considered are:[/cz_title][cz_gap height=”25px”][cz_stylish_list id=”cz_80628″ items=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Reliability%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22icon%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Image%20Quality%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22icon%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Productivity%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22icon%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Ease%20of%20use%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22icon%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Connectivity%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22icon%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Overall%20Value%22%2C%22icon_type%22%3A%22icon%22%7D%5D” default_icon=”fa czico-193-checked” sk_icons=”color:#ba0230;”]

“Sharp’s copier MFPs have long been known for their quality, innovation, and ease of use, and their current line holds up to that standard,” said George Mikolay, Associate Director of Copiers/Production, Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab. “In fact, Sharp’s current line sets the industry standard when it comes to usability. The control panels are highly intuitive and customizable on a user-by-user basis, and users can quickly access the most commonly used scan and copy functions. Throw in the easy-to-use drivers, the retractable keyboard, and the innovative, award-winning web utility, and building workflows is a cinch for walk-up users and IT administrators alike. Plus, in an office environment where reliability day in and day out is also a key factor, Sharp’s line stands tall as a leader in the industry.”

Product Line of the Year is the highest level recognition Buyers Lab awards to an MFP manufacturer. In order to qualify, a manufacturer must have models tested by Buyers Lab in various categories, including A3, A4, monochrome and color. Additionally, for all models tested, the vendor must achieve a high number of Pick Awards. Announced twice a year, the Pick Awards acknowledge the products that gave the best performances in Buyers Lab’s extensive suite of laboratory tests.

Sharp has earned the following Buyers Lab Pick Awards over the past year:

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“We are extremely honored to have earned the coveted distinction of Copier MFP Line of the Year from Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab,” said Shane Coffey, Vice President, Product Management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “This award, as well as the twelve Pick Awards we have earned over the past year for our individual MFP models, emphasize our unwavering dedication to delivering best-in-class solutions that help our customers meet their business needs while delivering high-quality results efficiently, effectively and securely.”

About Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab

Keypoint Intelligence is a one-stop shop for the digital imaging industry. With our unparalleled tools and unmatched depth of knowledge, we cut through the noise of data to offer clients the unbiased insights and responsive tools they need in those mission-critical moments that define their products and empower their sales.

For over 50 years, Buyers Lab has been the global document imaging industry’s resource for unbiased and reliable information, test data, and competitive selling tools. What started out as a consumer-based publication about office equipment has become an all-encompassing industry resource. In a landscape that’s ever evolving, we change with it.

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America

Sharp Imaging and information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets Sharp’s business products, including the advanced MX Series multifunction printer (MFP), that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp MFPs feature the Sharp OSA^® development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan²technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity.

SOURCE Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)[/cz_title]

The two most recent lines of Sharp Multi-function Color Copiers, the Color Advanced (advanced, fully featured color copier) and Essentials Series copiers (more basic features come standard) have made a major impression on dealers and customers alike since their launch. In December 2015, the first six models were unveiled at a National Sharp Dealer Meeting in San Antonio, sparking excitement from dealers for their single-engine platform, easy-to-use common interface, and common toner supplies across the line. The release of four additional models followed closely, and available output speeds for the series now range from 30-60 pages per minute.

Now Sharp has earned 10 Highly Recommended ratings from Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI). A “Highly Recommended” rating is the highest mark a product can receive from BLI, and one of the most prestigious industry recommendations. Sharp received this rating for all 10 of its Advanced and Essentials color workgroup copiers. George Mikolay, BLI’s Senior Editor for A3 MFPs said of the recommendation, “Sharp’s new Color Advanced and Essentials Series easily earned BLI’s Highly Recommended rating, proving highly reliable throughout our rigorous testing.”

Sharp designed their Color Advanced Series and color Essentials Series copiers with end users in mind, enabling them to easily improve workflow with features like an intuitive touchscreen display with quick-access functions, integrated mobile print technologies, and Sharp’s advanced security features.

“Sharp is proud to receive the Highly Recommended rating from BLI for outstanding MFP performance of our new A3 line,” said Shane Coffey, Associate Vice President, Hardware Product Management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “We are constantly striving to enhance our R&D to provide customers with industry leading productivity and reliability. This recognition from BLI re-affirms our commitment to that goal.”

Sharp’s Advanced Series includes the MX-3070N/3570N/4070N/5070N/6070N document systems, and their Essentials Series includes the MX-3050N/3550N/4050N/5050N/6050N document systems.

Ready for an upgrade? Sharp Advanced and Essential Series Color Copiers come “Highly Recommended”![/cz_title]

Sharp’s open-platform collaborative display solutions deliver the technology that helps users better communicate, collaborate and gain efficiencies.

Tech & Learning’s “Best Edtech of InfoComm”

Sharp 80″ Class PN-L803C AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display System

The editors of Tech & Learning select honorees based on how well their technology serves the education market, judging entrants on factors including design, usability, and affordability. At InfoComm 2015, Tech & Learning recognized the new Sharp 80″ Class PN-L803C AQUOS BOARD interactive display as “Best Edtech of InfoComm.”

Sporting a thin, lightweight and stylish design featuring edge-to-edge glass and multi-board functionality, the premium-grade 80″ Class PN-L803C display employs Sharp capacitive touch technology – virtually eliminating latency, making the interface so intuitive and responsive that it feels like writing on a conventional whiteboard in real-time! With the Multi-Board function, up to three PN-L803C displays can be connected and used to display sequential pages that can be navigated by swiping side to side.

Rental & Staging System Product Awards “Best LCD Display”

Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display System

The 2015 Rental & Staging Systems Product Awards recognize the most innovative products released for the staging market. At InfoComm 2015, Rental & Staging recognized the Sharp AQUOS BOARD Interactive Display product line as the “Best LCD Display.”

Sharp AQUOS BOARD interactive displays are designed for smooth and effortless communication in a wide range of contexts. Much more than your typical interactive whiteboards, the AQUOS BOARD display’s highly responsive touch functionality allows several people to write on the same touch screen at the same time.[/cz_title][cz_gap height=”25px”]