OKI Data Americas Presents Effective and Affordable Printing Solutions at the ISTE Tradeshow and Conference

OKI to Feature Products and Solutions That Demonstrate the Innovative and Cost-Effective Means of Incorporating Printing Technology in Educational Settings


MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., June 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI™ brand, will present K-12 administrators, educators, and IT professionals with innovative and cost-effective printing solutions and technologies at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 2011 tradeshow and conference, June 26-29, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. The OKI exhibition booth (#725) will feature products that demonstrate the simplicity and affordability of printing and document management, as well as the benefits of incorporating newer technologies into the school environment.

OKI will feature information and demonstrations of selected printing solutions. In addition, tradeshow attendees will be able to have hands-on interaction with OKI's color, mono, and multi-function printers, and participate in the Riddle Me OKI challenge with the opportunity to win valuable prizes.

"The products and solutions OKI will be showcasing at ISTE are designed specifically to meet the needs of schools. OKI is dedicated to satisfying those needs through effective and affordable options for educators and administrators, alike," said Mike Garofola, Senior Marketing Manager for Channel & Education at OKI Data Americas. "OKI is committed to providing printing solutions that enhance the classroom learning experience, and incorporate best practices in printing technology and document management."

Understanding the need for schools to adhere to a strict budget while incorporating technology into their curriculum, OKI has developed high-value printing solutions that allow educators to control and monitor printer usage and output. OKI's award-winning printers and customizable solutions were designed with the customer in mind, offering the features, functions and benefits that make OKI's printing solutions truly user-friendly.

The OKI products and solutions to be shown at ISTE 2011 include:

  • The School Communications Pack—a DVD developed specifically for educators, and filled with more than 100 teaching tools and customizable templates to be used in conjunction with the banner printing capabilities of OKI's High Definition color printers.
  • Print Management Tools: Color Access Policy Manager gives administrators and educators the ability to control and monitor color usage and output, making color printing more cost effective while minimizing waste. Ringdale FollowMe® provides a complete, no hassle solution to secure document output management, helping schools to significantly reduce print costs across their district.
  • The easy-to-operate OKI MP780 multi-function printer delivers exceptional print and copy speeds, and features a color touch-screen display, high paper and toner capacity, and the ability to personalize user settings for increased output efficiency.
  • OKI Total Managed Print™ is a program that allows administrators to construct business models for managed print services through a customizable, modular print fleet management program.
  • OKI's new MotionPrint technology allows students and faculty to print assignments and classroom materials with ease from mobile devices.

OKI's broad portfolio of products and solutions are tailored for education environments such as classrooms, computer labs and libraries. Each OKI product emphasizes the importance of remaining fiscally-minded while delivering printing solutions that help students better retain information and grasp educational concepts in the most appealing way.

The Riddle Me OKI challenge gives participants the opportunity to win an iPad 2 while experiencing the vast array of products and solutions within the OKI exhibit. As part of this experience, attendees will be asked to solve a few simple riddles by engaging with the OKI exhibit and staff. Once completed, participants can enter the daily drawing.

All OKI products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation's history of leadership and innovation in color printing, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color™. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability. Furthermore, OKI provides live[1], toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

The Riddle Me OKI blog, featuring daily posts pertaining to technology in education and OKI's commitment to that market, can be viewed at RiddleMeOKI.blogspot.com.

OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA, Total Managed Print, SinglePassColor, and proColor, T.M., OKI Data Americas. "FollowMe" is a registered trademark of Ringdale, Inc.

[1] Available in the US and Canada only.

Amy Whilldin
Domus, Inc.
(215) 772-2162
awhilldin@domusinc.com

Susan Kirvan
OKI Data Americas, Inc.
(856) 222-7258
sue.kirvan@okidata.com

About Oki Data Americas, Inc.:

Oki Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI® 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. Utilizing Genuine OKI® toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. 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 $5.0 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2010 financial reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR® certified products.

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