Digicom Technology News

Ricoh's Latest Technology For Midsized Workgroups

Sunday, January 29, 2012 • • 0 comments





Ricoh's latest series of multifunction printers offers customers business efficiency without sacrificing performance. Ricoh's SP5210S/ 5210SF/ SP5210SR digital imaging systems provides a level of flexibility which simplifies everyday office tasks whether you require monochrome functionality or rapid completion of projects that require incredibly low cost-per-page. It is also ideal for organisations deploying a print management solution with Ricoh's Managed Document Services. The 5200S Series is an A4 platform which maintains the A3 MFPs qualities but at a lower purchase price allowing Ricoh to better meet their customer's needs.


The SP5200 series offers a small footprint, yet delivering printing, copying, colour scanning and optional faxing. This MFP has many impressive features; it has the ability to support the back office by printing documents such as invoices directly from a businesses server and the many security features will ensure sensitive information is protected from a multitude of threats. The 5200S prints 45 pages/min while the 5200SR prints at 50 pages/min with both offering many of the capabilities as previous MFPs such as automatic duplexing and high performance paper handling. The easy to use scanning functionality simplifies workflow with cost-effective electronic document storage and distribution while an 8.5" full colour tilting LCD screen gives access to critical device information.

For more information on the Ricoh Aficio 5200S Series please contact us on 4600022 or email info@digicom.ie

The Rise of Near Field Communications

Tuesday, January 03, 2012 • , , , , • 0 comments


After many years of false dawns, Near Field Communications (NFC) has finally gained some traction. 2011 has proved to be a year of acceptance for NFC with it slowly but surely becoming more mainstream. Several telecommuncations and financial services companies are working together to promote NFC throughout Europe. Put simply, NFC is a wireless connectivity technology that enables two-way communcation between electronic devices such as the transfer of contact details or credentials. It is also possible to perform contactless transactions, access digital content and connect devices with a single touch or "tap".


There are many advantages to NFC, primarily consumers will be able to access new services conveniently. It will give them an option to use their mobile device as a travel card, debit/credit/loyalty card or even as a ticket to an event. From a marketing point of view it will provide easy access to digital content and greater consumer engagement.


It looks as if 2012 will provide huge opportunities for NFC. ISM research indicates that 35 million NFC compatible handsets arrived in 2011 with this set to increase to 80 million in 2012 and will reach 920 million by 2015. There will be a number of high profile occasions in 2012 which will involve NFC. Firstly the rollout of Google Wallet which uses a NFC platform to pay for goods, redeem coupons and earn reward points using a mobile phone. Secondly The Olympic Games in London this summer may become a proving ground for NFC. Organisers have targeted contactless  payments as a viable way of crowd control and convenience. Visa the official payment partner of the Olympic Games will be promoting m-commerce and NFC through its mobile app, iCart, which turns a smart phone into a payment device.

NFC is experiencing some teething problems. Such issues exist surrounding unclear business models and disagreements between different stakeholders of the ecosystem. However, some are speculating that NFC may trigger a financial revolution with it being the cornerstone of mobile commerce.