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Brother UK launches upgraded desktop label printer range
Brother UK has upgraded its P-touch desktop label printers, adding greater connectivity and flexibility across the range. The label printers are suited to home users through to larger offices and workplaces, and are designed to make organisation, personalisation and identification quicker and more efficient for users. With these new models added to this desktop range – the intermediate PT-D460BT, and the PT- D610BT for advanced labelling tasks – there is a printer designed to meet the needs of every user. The upgrades to the range focus on greater connectivity, with the latest Bluetooth capabilities, while delivering expanded options for users creating labels through Brother’s free iPrint&Label mobile app. The new PT-D460BT model specifically also come equipped with PC connectivity, an upgrade from its previous model. “We’re seeing significant growth in demand for professional labellers as more people are using the office within hybrid working models,” said Aaron Hopkinson, product and solutions manager at Brother UK. “Speaking to customers, it’s clear that workplace organisation is a challenge, especially following the explosion in flexible working arrangements. “The upgraded range ensures we offer a solution to every labelling challenge, whether it’s identifying equipment and assets like headphones and laptops – an increasingly important way for IT leads to manage devices in hybrid environments
– identifying storage containers in a workshop or warehouse, or tidying up cables in a home office, among countless others. The upgraded range enhances users’ ability to label anything easily from wherever they are. “With a three-year warranty as standard on all models and our usual ‘At your side’ support, we’re confident the new range will allow our reseller partners to meet all of their customers’ desktop labeller requirements, as well as to upsell the improved models to users of older units.” Compatibility with iPrint&Label also unlocks higher levels of productivity and flexibility, enabling users to print ready-made templates anywhere using a smartphone. All devices feature QWERTY keyboards and LED screens, making them easy to use as standalone products. The new models are compatible with Brother’s TZe tapes up to 18mm, allowing users to create long lasting labels, an advantage for all labelling applications but especially those in rugged environments such as warehouses or gyms. The range-topping PT-D610BT can print wider labels up to 24mm, which means more information, such as QR codes can be included, and larger text can be used. For full specifications and purchase options, visit www.brother.co.uk/labelling-and-receipts/ p-touch-durable-label-printers.
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Ricoh UK launches new digital transformation tool
automation into their role. “Key to business longevity and sustainability is being able to face and adapt to new challenges,” said Glenn Griggs, director of sales at Ricoh UK. “Staying ahead in the digital world is a continuous pursuit, which can be a real challenge to get right: we’ve seen over 70% of organisations fail at their first attempts at digital transformation. Our DSMI provides a clear and comprehensive overview of where an organisation currently sits as well as recommendations for a robust and agile digital transformation strategy.” The DSMI allows organisations to ascertain their current digital maturity and, in turn, optimise the value of digital investments and new opportunities. Following a short, free survey of their current capabilities, a personalised results report is generated with an assigned digital maturity score based on five critical elements of the workplace: digital workspace, business process management, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital experience.
Ricoh UK has rolled out its new digital transformation tool, the ‘Digital Services Maturity Indicator’ (DSMI). This will enable companies to become more competitive digitally through a comprehensive review of current capabilities in agility, resilience, security and longevity across operations, IT, finance, HR and facilities sectors. Digital maturity describes an organisation’s ability to respond and adapt to technological trends. Much like with humans, maturity comes in stages – the only difference being that organisations can accelerate their digital maturity and reach milestones quicker. As the transition to hybrid work continues, there is a greater urgency for digital maturity. Ricoh has identified that while many businesses have been digitised, they have yet to evolve their strategic digital approach. Research by Ricoh found that 65% of UK office employees expect amplified capabilities through intelligent tools as standard working practice and would even welcome some element of AI or
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