Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has been honored with a prestigious BLI PaceSetter award in the MFP Platforms and App Ecosystems category from the analysts at Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab (BLI) thanks to its…
• Groundbreaking development of a web services-based MFP software platform and ongoing evolution of its Open Software Architecture (OSA)
• Tremendous breadth of app portfolio and competitive partner software integrations
• Extensive development program that supports ISVs and partners and maintains security and integrity of the device
Multifunction printers are often the hub of an organization’s document-centric op- erations. Far beyond just simple print or copy functions, these “smart” devices can help streamline capture/routing tasks, initiate custom document work ows, control device usage, and more. These abilities are driven by underlying software platform technology and the “apps” layered on top that let developers leverage the MFP func- tions. To determine which OEMs lead the market in these areas, analysts at Keypoint Intelligence conducted an in-depth evaluation of 13 document imaging OEMs. The study focused on dozens of points of di erentiation divided into several strategic ar- eas. Based on these ndings, the analysts at BLI have recognized Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America with a BLI PaceSetter award in the MFP Platforms & App Ecosystems arena.
According to the study, Sharp is one of the leading vendors for platform and app eco- systems due to OSA’s ability to extend and leverage the base functions of machines, with the added value of a tremendous collection of well-vetted partners. Sharp elimi- nates potentially di cult support questions with a dealer-facing intranet for applica- tion download and license management.