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Ricoh Expands Relationship With Cima Software

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, announced today that Cima Software Corporation, Inc., recently passed the Compatibility Testing offered by the Ricoh Developer Program for their enterprise content management system, DocuClass. Cima’s DocuClass MFP link is the gateway to the entire DocuClass suite of components seamlessly embedded in Ricoh’s multifunction products (MFPs) through the use of Ricoh’s Embedded Software Architecture (ESA). Additionally, Cima has joined the Ricoh Technology Alliance Program as a bronze member.
Cima developed the DocuClass MFP link software specifically for Ricoh Java capable MFPs to enable customers to reap the benefits of a combined, cost-effective, “process-oriented” document management solution that will streamline the capture, management, access and distribution of information. Using the latest Ricoh Java / Software Developer Kit (SDK) technology, the MFP link makes DocuClass accessible right from the MFP control panel. To help improve the management of information being shared across devices and offices, DocuClass MFP link can be connected to multiple MFPs though the local or wide area-network as well as the Internet.
“Cima Software Corporation is committed to bringing world-class document management solutions to the marketplace, and being a Premier Plus member in the Ricoh Developer Program has played a big part in helping us deliver on this promise,” said Nelson Cano, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Cima Software Corporation, Inc. “We are excited about our admission into the Ricoh Technology Alliance Program as this is a great honor and we look forward to continuing our work with this innovative organization.”
As Cima’s signature document management solution, DocuClass is a robust, and user-friendly system for both operational office staff and the information technology department. For users, it features an intuitive graphical interface that allows easy navigation through complex tasks. Since DocuClass is a scalable solution, companies have the ability to start at any level they choose and grow as their needs dictate.
“For three years now, Cima Software has been a significant contributor to the advancement of document management solutions in the Ricoh Developer Program,” said Hede Nonaka, executive vice president, Ricoh Americas Corporation. “Ricoh is confident that welcoming Cima into our Technology Alliance Program will benefit our customers and the industry as a whole.”
The Technology Alliance Program, one of two divisions within the Ricoh Alliance Program, is comprised of third party software and hardware companies who specialize in niche solution offerings that complement Ricoh hardware and software technologies. For more information on this program as well as Ricoh products and solutions, please visit .
About CIMA Software Corporation
Cima Software Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is an Information Management Organization, specializing in creating and delivering innovative and process-oriented Document/Content Management solutions.
Information about Cima’s complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at .
About Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation, headquartered in West Caldwell, N.J., is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 72-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year 2007 sales in excess of $19.4 billion, a 7.3 percent increase over the previous year.
Ricoh Americas Corporation is a leading provider of document solutions. Ricoh’s fully integrated hardware and software products help businesses share information efficiently and effectively by enabling customers to control the input, management and output of documents.
Ricoh Americas Corporation directly or through its network of authorized dealers markets and distributes products in North, Central and South America.
Information about Ricoh’s complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at .
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Kodak Enhances Digital Picture Frame Portfolio, Adding a New Dimension to the Photo Sharing Experience

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Eastman Kodak Company today announced an enhanced Digital Picture Frame portfolio that will bring consumers a more personalized and intuitive picture viewing experience. Available in 10-inch and 8-inch multimedia, and 7-inch standard photo versions, these sleek and stylish frames host a suite of features including the newly announced Quick Touch Border, as well as accessories for enhancing your home. — Control of the frame has never been easier with Quick Touch Border that allows for simple operation with a touch or slide of your finger, while leaving the screen fingerprint and smudge-free. — Transferring pictures from your PC to your KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame is even more effortless with the new KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Display Software. In addition to organizing and editing your pictures, this software makes it easy to move your favorite pictures and slideshows from a computer directly onto the frame. — Kodak’s Digital Picture Frames display images in HD format (16:9 aspect ratio). The screens are color tuned to Kodak’s standards and use KODAK Color Science for vibrant colors and pleasing skin tones-displaying pictures in brilliant color and crisp detail.”Kodak’s acclaimed and industry-leading Digital Picture Frames let consumers bring their favorite memories to life, releasing them from a computer and displaying them in brilliant quality in the home or office,” said John Blake, general manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “With the addition of Quick Touch Border, Kodak has made the consumer experience even more intuitive and engaging.”To customize the frame to match your home’s décor, two decorative mattes are included, in Cranberry Red and Silver colors. In addition, optional KODAK Digital Frame Faceplates are available in Mahogany with a gold matte, Silver with a blue matte, Black Shadowbox with a champagne matte, and Espresso Shadowbox with a black matte. Easy to change, the faceplates snap onto the frame and update the look to suit your own personal style. KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frame Features — The KODAK EASYSHARE M820 and M1020 Frames display crisp, vibrant images and video on 8-inch and 10-inch (diagonal) screens, respectively. Set up is a snap and with an illuminated Quick Touch Border and Kodak’s unique scrolling feature; you can easily scroll through your images with a simple slide action. Your favorite MP3 songs can be played through built-in speakers, bringing a special dimension to any picture slideshow. Enjoy any JPEG picture, most video types (MPEG 1 and 4) and MP3 music using all the popular memory card formats (CF, SD, MMC, xD and MS). Boasting 128MB of internal memory, the frames can store up to 300 pictures and even more pictures when using the two convenient memory card slots or by copying digital files from a digital still camera, home PC, or USB Jump Drive. — The KODAK EASYSHARE P720 Frame features a 7-inch (diagonal) high- quality viewing screen and Quick Touch Border. In addition to USB flash drive compatibility, the KODAK EASYSHARE P720 offers SD, MMC, xD, and MS card slots, plus an additional SD slot to configure your frame with the amount of memory you want. The frame is not limited to tabletop display thanks to a new sleek white cord design, which allows for easy and neat mounting to walls. Pricing and AvailabilityAll KODAK products listed in this release will be available at retail and online at Kodak.com. Recommended pricing is available at .KODAK EASYSHARE Software Digital Frames Edition, with Digital Display Software, will be available with all EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frames and free to download from kodak.com.About the KODAK EASYSHARE SystemKodak continues to bring groundbreaking features to its award-winning KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Photography System, enhancing the digital photography experience for consumers worldwide. The EASYSHARE system consists of digital cameras, picture frames, online services, software, inkjet and thermal photo papers, and accessories-making picture taking, sharing and archiving effortless. All KODAK EASYSHARE Digital Picture Frames announced today include the latest version of KODAK EASYSHARE Software Digital Frames Edition, with Digital Display Software, featuring an array of enhancements to help consumers find, create and share pictures like never before. Version 7.0 Software now includes direct access to KODAK Gallery, making it simple to find albums stored online. The new KODAK EASYSHARE Software Version 7.0 can be downloaded for free. Further information on all KODAK EASYSHARE Products can be found at About Eastman Kodak CompanyAs the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.To learn more, visit , and our blogs: 1000words.kodak.com, and 1000nerds.kodak.com.Editor’s Note: Kodak corporate news releases are now offered via RSS feeds. To subscribe, visit and look for the RSS symbol. In addition, Kodak podcasts are viewable at . Podcasts may be downloaded for viewing on iTunes, Quicktime, or other PC-based media players. Users may also subscribe to Kodak podcasts via the iTunes store by typing “Kodak Close Up” in the search field at the top of the iTunes Store window.2008Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Kodak. 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