Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
OKI
Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI®
Printing Solutions brand today announced the launch of the
innovative LE810
thermal label printer. The versatile device provides end users with the
flexibility and convenience of adding new applications, eliminating the
need to upgrade or purchase new hardware. This unique product feature
truly differentiates the device from any other label printer in the
market at this price pointi, making it a more convenient
alternative to the competition.
Along with transitioning the industry from device purchasing upgrades to
application-based additions, the LE810
also features user replaceable interfaces for increased convenience and
efficiency. Built standard with Dual Data Buffering (DDB), the LE810
processes two data streams simultaneously providing the highest
throughputs in its classi. Businesses save space with the
device’s internal backing rewinder and enjoy the flexibility of multiple
dispensing options. The lightweight, compact design fits seamlessly in
any work space and is suitable for high-density bar codes, short runs,
or frequent label formatting with ZebraTM and ZPLTM
Command, SATOTM Barcode Printer Language (SBPL) and
Intelligent Command emulations.
“We had the opportunity to work with one of the leading global parcel
companies to develop and deliver a versatile and reliable thermal label
printer that meets the specific requirements of mid-range to high-end
label printing environments,” said Nick Ciarlante, Senior Marketing
Manager Mono/SIDM/Specialty Products, OKI
Data Americas. “We built the LE810
to eliminate the inconvenience of purchasing additional hardware for new
programs in addition to the added features such as Dual Data Buffering
and user replaceable interfaces to provide unmatched functionality and
throughput.”
The key features of each new LE810
thermal label printers include:
4 Configurations: Ethernet, USB, Serial or USB/Parallel/Serial
Optional Internal Backing Rewinder; standard on Ethernet and USB models
Optional Label Cutter; standard on Ethernet and USB models
Dispensing Options; standard on Ethernet and USB models
User replaceable interfaces
Zebra and ZPL Command; SATO SBPL: Intelligent Command emulations
Dual Data Buffering (DDB) for superior throughput
Compact Design; steel frame construction for long lasting reliability
Fastest print speed at up to 6 inches per seconds
2 year over night exchange warranty
At a starting price of $960.00, the LE810
is available in the United States and Canada.
OKI
Printing Solutions provides liveii, toll-free technical
support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents
based in North America.
About OKI Data Americas, Inc.:
OKI
Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a
subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral
equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI
Printing Solutions brand, including digital
color and monochrome
printers, color and monochrome multifunction
products, serial
impact dot matrix printers, thermal
label printers and POS printers, as well as a full line of options,
accessories and consumables. OKI
Data Americas also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with
the OKI
proColor™ Series. OKI
Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every
customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that
optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is
backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a
world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and
electronics; and an approximately $5.7 billion multinational corporation
according to its FY 2008 financial reporting. Keeping its customers'
needs top of mind, OKI
Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of
ENERGY STAR(r) certified products.
OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M. U.S.
EPA, OKI Data Corp., High Definition Color T.M. and Design Reg. T.M.,
OKI Data Corporation proColor, T.M, OKI Data Americas, SATO Corporation
Reg. T.M., Zebra and ZPL Reg. T.M.,
i As compared to Zebra S4M, Zebra ZM400, DataMax I-Series,
Printronix T4M and Intermec PD4