Print.IT Reseller - issue 47

01732 759725 26 PRINTERS The multi-award winning Develop ineo range extends from entry-level printers to colour multifunctional devices (MFD) and high speed digital presses. The recent growth and success of the brand is built on quality because the Develop range is actually ultimately manufactured by Konica Minolta, putting the Develop range at the forefront for design, build-quality and technical excellence. In addition to outstanding print quality, Develop ineo devices feature cutting-edge design and market-leading environmental credentials, as well as state-of-the art data security and mobile connectivity and a range of time-saving software solutions. An outstanding feature of Develop devices is the incredible ease of use. Operation is simple using the ineo MFD touchscreen, which supports functions such as drag & flick and allows users to finger- swipe their way through the menu, while pop-ups ensure users don’t get lost in any submenus. Since the full-colour display is as big as a tablet PC, it is easy to read, clearly arranged and allows users to see all the functions they need in one go. In the fast-moving world of office technology, Develop may not be the first brand name that comes to mind, but Develop is actually now one of the market-leading brands for colour printers and copiers, featuring significantly in the top-ten sales figures for the UK market. And now, as Official Imaging Partner of top division new boys Huddersfield Town, the brand really has joined the Premier League! Develop joins the Premier League of digital imaging brands Data security is the key An MFD is a powerful business asset, but left unsecured, MFDs and network printers remain a critical source of vulnerability! That is why Develop has introduced the industry-leading ineo SECURE UK security service. With the ineo SECURE UK service, a trained service technician will configure the security settings of a Develop device to maximise the security benefits for that particular customer’s requirements, providing peace of mind that the information on their Develop ineo MFD is secure. A comprehensive suite of security features is offered by ineo SECURE UK, including protection of the hard drive of the MFD, to encrypt data, prevent unauthorised access and to delete and overwrite data as soon as the job is completed. Following completion of the configuration, an ineo SECURE UK uniquely numbered certification label is placed on the front panel of the MFD, providing visual evidence so that all users can be confident that any sensitive data passing through the device will stay confidential. Glenn Kershaw, Develop’s UK Marketing Manager, commented: “The threat to IT infrastructures posed by hackers and malware has risen significantly in recent years. Whereas companies spend huge amounts on security technology, they often neglect the huge amount of data residing in and processed by their multifunctional office devices. Yet data, and in particular sensitive data, are one of the most important assets any company can have. We are delighted to introduce ineo SECURE UK to minimise help the risk.” Mobile printing Develop offer the award-winning app ineoPRINT, free to download for Android and iOS mobile devices. Providing the administrator has given access to the mobile user to use the network, this app provides extremely simple connection to the MFD; individuals can walk up to any ineo device, scan in the QR code displayed on the home screen, and they are connected. The ineo range also includes support for NFC (Near Field Communication). The systems’ NFC capability means a mobile device can be used to provide secure print release, replacing traditional authentication tools such as PIN numbers or card readers. Mobile workers are no longer tied to their desks. They use smart phones and tablets, as opposed to laptops, whilst on the move, but still expect seamless integration into workflows for both printing and scanning of documents. Develop MFDs have been designed to provide uncomplicated mobile usability. Of course, the Develop MFD series support both AirPrint for Apple devices and Mopria for devices running Android 4.4 or higher, but these provide only limited functionality, which is why Develop solutions extend even further. Develop also offers a direct communication capability with popular cloud servers such as Microsoft Sharepoint, Google Docs, Evernote and so on, for both printing and scanning. The threat to IT infrastructures posed by hackers and malware has risen significantly in recent years Continued..