Dubai Culture optimizes its printing environment and streamlines its workflow efficiency by 20 % using Managed Print Services (MPS) tools from Xerox Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 May 2015

In line with the continuous endeavor of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into a 'Smart City', Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is going 'smart' with its printing solutions.

The Emirate's dedicated entity to promoting heritage, culture and the arts is optimizing its printing environment and streamlining its workflow efficiency by 20 % led by a 74% reduction of the equipment fleet and automated supplies order system using Managed Print Services (MPS) tools from Xerox Emirates, the market leader in Technology, Document Management and Consulting Services.

Xerox enterprise-class MPS solutions - consisting of 66 devices of two different models installed at the Dubai Culture's premises have proved to enable cost savings with easy monitoring and control over the entire printing infrastructure in addition to enhanced document security.

By implementing the new Xerox MPS tools, Dubai Culture has successfully addressed a number of challenges that indirectly affected the overall workflow efficiency experienced previously. These printing management tools allow effective monitoring and control of the entire print system in the organization by providing a broad overview of who is printing, and what. This allows for quick tracking and monitoring of printing and copying expenditures making it an effective instrument in reducing wastage and costs.

"The new printers offer superior performance and print capabilities for different types of documents. As a result the printing process becomes more efficient, less expensive and helps manage service maintenance proactively. This in turn enables the IT team to devote more time on critical tasks and initiatives that serve the core activities of Dubai Culture. We are committed to achieving innovation solutions based on latest best practices in technical services. Our goal is to make these solutions available for all employees, with a focus on reducing operating costs, and to provide better services for customers and raise customer specification and happiness,"said Mohamed Yousif Al-Hammadi, Infrastructure and Technical Support Manager, Dubai Culture.

"The new system for printing is easy to use and is multifunctional, such as printing and copying several documents quickly and effectively. With the ability to monitor and control all devices remotely, we can now effectively manage the printing operations carried out by the staff and increase the efficiency of our internal operations," said Zamzam Alhammadi, System Specialist, Dubai Culture.

"Xerox Emirates always aims to support its customers in streamlining their work processes, thereby allowing them to focus on their real business objectives and demands. By providing Dubai Culture with Xerox  cutting-edge Managed Print Services tools, we were able to ensure that the organization's print management was streamlined though the introduction of productive printing devices from one vendor and a single point of contact for all equipment-related issues."Andrew Horne, General Manager at Xerox Emirates commented.

The system is based on a centralized administration console to manage all printing processes which contributes to reducing costs and streamlining operations. This console can verify ink and paper consumption and anticipate security breaches that can help to maintain accuracy easily.

Dubai Culture is committed to strengthening the understanding and exchange between diverse cultures. Its initiatives and projects are focused to build a strong creative environment, and to support and develop talents within the local and international scenes, as well as enhance community interaction and involvement in the experience of artistic creativity.

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About Xerox Emirates
Established in 1985, Xerox Emirates is a joint venture between the Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group and Xerox Limited and markets its range of innovative document management products, applications and solutions throughout the UAE. The company's product portfolio includes high-end digital production publishing and printing systems, networked digital multi-functional office devices, a complete range of production and office colour solutions as well as laser printers and fax machines. The focus on business excellence was recognised in 1996 and 2005 by the Government of Dubai when the company was presented with the Dubai Quality Award as well as the Sheikh Khalifa Award in 2006. Xerox Emirates is also ISO 9001:2008 certified for the Quality Management System which supports the Service and Logistics Operations. Xerox Emirates continues to be the market leader in technology, Document Management and Consulting Services that improve customer's work processes and business results.

For further information on Xerox Emirates, visit www.xeroxuae.com

About Xerox
Xerox (NYSE: XRX) is a global business services, technology and document management company helping organizations transform the way they manage their business processes and information. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., we have more than 140,000 Xerox employees and do business in more than 180 countries. Together, we provide business process services, printing equipment, hardware and software technology for managing information -- from data to documents.

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About Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on March 8, 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Culture plays a critical part in achieving the vision of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2021 of establishing the city as vibrant, global Arabian metropolis that shapes culture and arts in the region and the world.

The organisation has announced several initiatives that strengthen the historic and modern cultural fabric of Dubai. These include: The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards: The first of its kind initiative in the Arab world honouring individuals and organisations who have made financial or in kind contributions through sustained support to visual arts, performing arts, literature and film in the region; Dubai Art Season: The city's premier umbrella arts initiatives which encompasses of Art Week (Art Dubai, Design Days Dubai, and SIKKA Art Fair), Middle East Film & Comic Con, to highlight the Emirate's growing creative landscape within the international circuit; SIKKA Art Fair: An annual art fair aimed at promoting Emirati and local artists in the UAE; and Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre: An annual festival that celebrates and fosters the art of theatre in the UAE

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