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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HP, chosen by Buyers Lab analysts as Most Reliable Business Printer & MFP Brand, has an extensive line of business-class printers and MFPs that offer…

[/cz_title][cz_gap height=”25px”][cz_title id=”cz_56853″]In an office environment, printer and MFP reliability is, and should be, the top concern for business users, since a reliable device helps minimize downtime, resulting in improved worker productivity. As such, Buyers Lab’s exhaustive durability testing offers a key benchmark for buyers when making a document imaging equipment purchase decision. To determine the vendors whose product lines stand out above the rest, our highly experienced analyst team has compiled and reviewed performance statistics for every major OEM that submitted devices for laboratory testing from 2012 to 2018.

HP has long been known as an industry leader, time and again exceeding our expectations in hands-on evaluations. Therefore, it’s not surprising that, after reviewing the performance of all color and monochrome printers and MFPs tested by Buyers Lab, HP Inc. emerged as the one clear winner of this most prestigious honor.

“Reliability matters to business users; it means they can spend less time worrying about the printer and more time being productive,” explained Marlene Orr, Director of Printer & MFP Analysis for Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab. “When it comes to reliability, no other brand we’ve tested even comes close to HP’s performance in our lab. We’ve tested a broad range of HP’s business-class printers and MFPs over the years and nearly every one of them completed testing without a single paper jam. From businessclass inkjets to enterprise-class laser devices, the HP models tested stood head and shoulders above the rest, completing about 3.9 million pages with no failures or service interruptions, making it the clear winner as Most Reliable Business Printer & MFP Brand.” Congratulations to HP on being named Buyers Lab’s Most Reliable Business Printer & MFP Brand![/cz_title]

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. Buyers Lab evolves in tandem with the ever-changing landscape of document imaging solutions, constantly updating our methods, expanding our offerings, and tracking cutting-edge developments.

About Buyers Lab Reliability Awards

As the leading independent authority on document imaging, Buyers Lab performs the most intensive durability testing in the industry, making a Buyers Lab Reliability award quite a distinctive honor presented only once every three years. Buyers Lab’s team of analysts evaluates test data from both the US and UK to determine the winners based on business-critical factors, including total tested impressions, number of misfeeds, and service interruptions.[/cz_title]

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.

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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]