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A research study carried out by AIMTech, Leeds Universitys research group and sponsored by Steljes, SMARTs exclusive distributor in the UK, shows that the use of SMART Board interactive whiteboards for public safety planning and briefings has resulted in considerable improvements in effectiveness of communication.
The interactive whiteboards contribute to added participation, better attention and reception of what is being discussed. This results in better and more accurate understanding of what has been communicated and better retention of information.
The study also finds that the whiteboards provided a faster build-up of a common operational picture in command and control, and reduced instances of misunderstanding between those involved in the management of an incident, resulting in faster decisions.
The interactive whiteboards contribute to added participation, better attention and reception of what is being discussed. This results in better and more accurate understanding of what has been communicated and better retention of information.
The study also finds that the whiteboards provided a faster build-up of a common operational picture in command and control, and reduced instances of misunderstanding between those involved in the management of an incident, resulting in faster decisions.
Digital imaging research specialist Lyra Research is hosting a live webcast titled The 411 on MFP/ Copier usage trends on April 29, 2008 at 12 noon eastern daylight time (US).The call will reveal several new findings from the company based on usage data from over 65000 copiers, MFPs and printers used by both small-medium sized businesses and large businesses in North America. Those interested in understanding these trends can register on the company website at www.lyra.com.
The webcast will be presented by Frank Stefansson, CEO and executive vice president of Lyra Research, and Cortney Kasuba, industry analyst and program manager for laser consumables. It will explore the continuing preference for monochrome printing despite increase in spending on color printing devices such as copiers, single-function printers, and MFPs. Even though the data, strategic analysis and insight is based on data collected in North America, we expect the information to help copier, MFP and printer vendors here in the UK or Europe also to evaluate and track the different patterns in the office environment. According to Kasuba, "The Webcast will examine MFPs from vendors such as Xerox, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta, and explore the relationship between average print volumes, color and monochrome printing, and color and monochrome copying. Lyra's OPM research has found that, over the 12 months for which we analyzed data, monochrome printing in this comparison still hovered around 70 percent, regardless of the speed or price of the peripheral and despite the increasing color-capable installed base."
The webcast will be presented by Frank Stefansson, CEO and executive vice president of Lyra Research, and Cortney Kasuba, industry analyst and program manager for laser consumables. It will explore the continuing preference for monochrome printing despite increase in spending on color printing devices such as copiers, single-function printers, and MFPs. Even though the data, strategic analysis and insight is based on data collected in North America, we expect the information to help copier, MFP and printer vendors here in the UK or Europe also to evaluate and track the different patterns in the office environment. According to Kasuba, "The Webcast will examine MFPs from vendors such as Xerox, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta, and explore the relationship between average print volumes, color and monochrome printing, and color and monochrome copying. Lyra's OPM research has found that, over the 12 months for which we analyzed data, monochrome printing in this comparison still hovered around 70 percent, regardless of the speed or price of the peripheral and despite the increasing color-capable installed base."
The X560n colour laser multifunction product (MFP) from Lexmark has been accorded a Highly Recommended rating with four stars by BERTL, an independent test lab. The product has been commended for its affordability, image quality and ease of use in navigating the control panel, print drivers and included software. The product has a street price of below $1000 and thus suitable for cost-conscious, small to medium-sized businesses that require a device that can photocopy, print, scan and fax.
This colour MFP can print at up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white and 20ppm in colour. The extremely easy-to-maintain X560n also offers 10,000-page aftermarket toner cartridges in all four colours.
This colour MFP can print at up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white and 20ppm in colour. The extremely easy-to-maintain X560n also offers 10,000-page aftermarket toner cartridges in all four colours.