Scanner Server enables network scanning
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Model SX-5000U2 connects up to 4 USB scanners or other USB devices directly to 10/100 Ethernet network. Featuring security IP filtering and e-mail printing capabilities, 4-port USB device server utilizes USB 2.0 communication and comes with USB device resource manager and Web browser administrator manager utilities. Product is Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 compatible as well as IPv6 compatible.
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silex Enables Affordable Network Scanning
Establishes Alliance With Kodak to Co-Market New Scanner Server
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23 -- silex technology america, Inc. today announced it will begin a corporate initiative to provide workgroup scanner manufacturers and users with the silex SX-5000U2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed device server giving the capability to affordably connect nearly all USB scanners directly to a network. The move allows businesses of all sizes to maximize productivity and eliminate costs by conveniently adding a scanner to the network instead of requiring a dedicated personal computer.
silex today also announced it has become an authorized Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for Eastman Kodak Company. The SX-5000U2 can be used to network Kodak scanners, making network scanning available to all Kodak i30 and i40 scanner users.
silex will demonstrate scanner network connectivity with an SX-5000U2 USB device server and a Kodak i40 scanner at the Kodak Breakaway Conference in San Antonio Feb. 23-25.
"We are very pleased that silex has become an Independent Software Vendor," said Sue Cardot, director of marketing, US&C, Kodak. "Their expertise in providing network connectivity capabilities for USB devices of all types will increase the value and usability of Kodak's i30 and i40 scanners to a large group of users and applications."
Saving and storing documents for long periods of time is a growing trend. As a result, companies are scanning documents more than ever before -- business papers, contracts, legal briefs, graphics, and even photos. The ability to share a scanner among many users increases productivity and lowers overall costs associated with IT management and equipment. Scanners are also becoming simpler to use, which increases the volume of document scanning and allows small to medium businesses to follow the trend of large corporations without purchasing large and expensive scanning equipment.
"Business users are already familiar with networked devices such as printers, digital copiers and multi-function printers," said Keith Sugawara, silex vice president of networking. "In order to join with these networked devices, single function scanner manufacturers need to offer network connectivity for their scanners. The SX-5000U2 makes this possible by easily connecting scanners to a network."
According to a 2004 study of 640 corporate scanner users conducted by InfoTrends/CAP Ventures, over half of respondents said that network scanner connectivity is important or will be in the future.
"Business users like the idea of sharing high cost devices," said Susan Moyse, a consultant with InfoTrends/CAP Ventures. "We believe the future of document scanning in corporations will have a network component."
The silex SX-5000U2 is a simple-to-use, four-port USB device server utilizing USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast performance. It connects directly to a 10/100 Ethernet network. Up to four scanners, or other USB devices, can be connected directly to the SX-5000U2 for use by everyone on the network. With an added USB hub, up to nine devices can be connected.
Network Scanning/SX-5000U2 USB Device Server -- The SX-5000U2 is the first USB 2.0 Hi-speed device server available.
o Compatible with a growing list of scanner brands including the Kodak i30 and i40 scanners.
o First USB 2.0 Hi-speed USB device server to connect up to four USB scanners and other USB devices
o Includes USB device resource manager that allows all computer users on the network to use scanners along with other USB devices
o Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 OS compatible
o IPv6 compatible
o Includes silex's web browser administrator manager utilities
o Enhanced security IP filtering
o Features automatic e-mail printing
o MSRP of $229
Availability
Scanner manufacturers, value-added resellers, and system integrators benefit from the SX-5000U2 by giving added functionality and features to the implementation and sale of scanners.
The SX-5000U2 USB scanner server is available now through silex resellers and retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $229. All other silex products are currently available through silex resellers and retailers nationwide. Contact silex directly for additional information.
About silex technology america
silex technology america, Inc. is a subsidiary of silex technology, Inc. (JASDAQ:6679), a 30-year developer of systems, developer of external and embedded device-to-device connectivity products and biometric readers and software. silex has become one of the largest global suppliers of print server products over the past 10 years, and also offers a full line of biometric fingerprint devices. silex technology america is focused on offering leading edge print servers, device servers, and fingerprint security devices that help enterprises, small to medium businesses and individuals improve the way they move data, print, and secure information. For additional information, call (801) 747-0656 or go to www.silexamerica.com or www.silexreseller.com.
About Eastman Kodak Company and Document Imaging
Kodak is the leader in helping people take, share, print and view images -- for memories, for information, for entertainment. With sales of $13.5 billion in 2004, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on the following businesses: Health -- supplying the medical and dental industries with traditional and digital imaging-information products and services, as well as healthcare IT solutions and services; Graphic Communications -- offering on-demand color and black and white printing, wide-format inkjet printing, high-speed, high-volume continuous inkjet printing, as well as document scanning, archiving and multi-vendor IT services; Digital & Film Imaging Systems -- providing consumers, professionals and cinematographers with digital and traditional products and services; and Display & Components -- which designs and manufactures state-of-the-art organic light-emitting diode displays as well as other specialty materials, and delivers imaging sensors to original equipment manufacturers. For more information about Kodak scanners contact an authorized reseller of Document Imaging products or contact Kodak directly at 800-944-6171 or http://www.kodak.com/go/docimaging.
CONTACT: Nobuhiko Miura of silex technology america, Inc., +1-801-747-0656, nmiura@silexamerica.com
