13
Dec

OCMlogoSamsungSeoul, Korea / London, United Kingdom, 6th December 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the successful development and release of OCM Internationals’ embedded print and cost management software – OCM XCM Business Solutions, which is available for Samsung’s A3 and A4 compatible devices.

OCM International specialises in bespoke end-to-end output cost management business solutions. Using Samsung’s flexible and powerful eXtensible Open Architecture (XOA) platform combined with OCM’s innovative Web Based Device Management software, OCM XCM Business Solutions was developed and launched as an embedded, user-friendly document output and cost management solution.

By having access to OCM XCM’s flagship document auditing suite, users can employ full cost recovery including the ability to bill back all document output printing, copying and scanning which can help an organisation to operate more efficiently, maximise device utilisation while providing additional management control such as ‘follow me’ secure print.

In today’s compelled ‘technology road map’, maintaining control of resource usage and costs is a constant challenge. By utilising OCM XCM Business Solutions Samsung’s end users will regain control and transparency against assigned values for all document workflow; printing, copying, faxing and scanning.

“As a leading software development company OCM International understands the importance of keeping ahead of the IT technology curve. OCM is committed to bringing to Samsung  innovative software solutions and applications that provide a convenient interface to third party applications, offering Samsung users a complete turnkey solution” said Peter O’ Farrelly, Chief Executive Officer of OCM International.

OCM XCM Business Solutions helps users to recognise the full cost management returns, operating seamlessly within the powerful Samsung XOA MFD’s. The OCM XCM management solution transforms the Samsung’s A4 and A3 XOA multi-function product range into a hub of an adaptive infrastructure; accurate cost management, secure print with mobile secure print release and broad-based fleet management throughout an entire organisation whether it is in SME, enterprise or public sector.

OCM is committed to bringing to market innovative, top-quality software products, solutions and applications (apps) which meet current and future customer demand, by integrating OCM’s web based central device server and working with members of the OCM partner program, Samsung can easily provide a complete end-to-end MFD / Workflow solution to their customers.

“We are totally committed to our research & development and bringing added value to our clients” said Mr. Sangjae Eom, Vice President of the B2B Marketing Group, IT Solutions Business, Samsung Electronics. “The integration of OCM’s XCM cost management solution into our MultiXpress product range will enable our sales channel to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end cost effective business solution”.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About OCM International

OCM International Limited, founded in London, United Kingdom, is an information technology company who specialise in developing and delivering document output management, cost recovery and secure print solutions. OCM’s technology allows clients to control who prints what, when and where. OCM’s focus is on its clients and creating partnerships, ensuring every effort is made to provide client service excellence. It is this blend of expertise and motivation that is the driving force of our success.

For more information on OCM’s applications for XOA, please visit www.ocmplc.com/samsung-strategic.html or email samsung@ocmplc.com.

 

1
Dec

Richard Turner is taking part in a briefing on the latest in public and private sector funding of business. Richard will be talking about the routes to funding; the funding journey from start up to Initial Public Offering,  investment readiness and the  Enterprise Investment Scheme.

Other speakers will cover:

Research and Development Grants and Proof of Concept Funds

Formerly administered by the Regional Development Agencies, Research and Development Grants are now part of the portfolio of funding offered by Finance South East. This also includes the European Commissions’ Framework Programme 7 (FP7) that promotes innovative new product development, the PoCKeT proof of concept fund, the proof of market fund, the prototype development fund, early commercialisation loans, mezzanine debt funding support and seed equity funding.Finance South East

Research and Development Tax Credits

Are you claiming everything you could from this scheme to encourage British industry to innovate technologically? Do you know what does and does not qualify as R&D expenditure? John McKeown, R&D Tax Credit Unit,  Bradshaw Grice

The Role of the Bank in Financing High Growth Technology Businesses

Amid all the controversy about bank lending, here is a view from within the industry. This session will also cover the Enterprise  Finance Guarantee Scheme that has replaced the previous Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme.

Designing for Demand

Designing Demand is the Design Council’s mentoring Services for B2B or B2C manufacturing SMEs with ambition to grow but who recognise the need for some external, objective advice and support to help achive that goal. Each year over 150 companies benefit from the scheme, an independent evaluation of which has shown that the average return on investment for every £1 invested in design was over £25. Pamela Frazer, The Design Council and Raft Consultancy LLP

Funding Exports

A company’s  financial exporting strategy should include selecting appropriate  terms on which to do business, carrying out credit checks, debt insurance etc. Richard Smith, Financial Services Specialist, UK Trade and Investment

Venue: Easthampstead Park Conference Centre, Wokingham, RG40 3DF

Tuesday 6th December 2011

To attend please contact Lars-Olav Nicolls at ablesol@aol.com