Newest Network Scanner Tool increases productivity and saves costs for businesses by simplifying operations

New innovation suitable for small-medium businesses as well as large enterprises

Dubai, UAE, August 21, 2011 - Sharp Middle East has introduced yet another innovation to its range of Multi Function Printer (MFP) solutions to the region, the Open System Architecture (OSA) - Network Scanner Tool (NST).

Sharp OSA is a powerful platform for automating document-related workflow. It transforms the Sharp MFP into hub for all existing applications - making document management systems, reporting functions, internally developed programs, and much more  accessible directly from the touch-screen control panel.

Gautam Chakrabarty, Deputy General Manager, Marketing at Sharp Middle East, said: "Sharp prides itself on developing the latest tools to ensure that implementing a Sharp Business Solution has huge benefits on a business. The OSA-NST is the most recent of these innovations, with the system tool decreasing turn-around times by boosting productivity through smart procedures, automating a greater part of the workflow."

OSA-NST simplifies MFP usage for regular scanning and conversion of paper documents, providing the following benefits:

  • Increases efficiency and productivity

  • Decreases Turn-Around Time (TAT) for a job

  • Helps users create paper documents to be used in work flows

  • Design and add customize profiles to reduce the manual steps in MFP operation

"We are continually seeking ways to improve on the numerous business solutions designed to streamline a business' printing environment, and the OSA - NST is a great addition to an MFP system," Gautam added.

What OSA Does

During scanning it is possible to create a profile which scans a stack of documents with the required resolution, processes separator sheets, deletes blank pages, straightens the document, eliminates unattractive spots and aligns each page properly.  The same profile is able to send scans in the desired format to selectable destinations and simultaneously create an e-mail with an embedded link, which informs colleagues of new scans available.

With these features, the OSA can aid a range of business sizes, from small to medium businesses using just two MFPs, to large enterprises operating up to 30 MFPs in its printing environment.

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About Sharp Middle East
Sharp Middle East FZE was established in 1998 in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharp Corporation. The office is the regional hub for the Middle East and Africa regions, covering 60+ countries. Sharp's primary business activities include audio-visual and communication equipment, health and environment equipment, information equipment, and crystalline and thin-film solar cells. For more information please visit www.sharpmea.com

© Press Release 2011