Monthly Newsletter
November 2018
CDS Announces Merger 

CDS Office Technologies is pleased to announce the merger with Tech Guy Consulting, Anna, IL. With CDS' Marion office already in place, CDS plans to provide area businesses with the latest office technology products, most advanced technical services and superior customer support.

For existing CDS customers, Tech Guy Consulting offers a wide range of business services from web development and network management, to electronic lock/entry systems, surveillance and design/cabling services.
 
Current Tech Guy Consulting customers will continue to work with the Tech Guy team going forward and now have full access to the additional products and services offered from CDS Office Technologies.
 
Mark and Jay Watson, President and CEO of CDS stated, "We're excited about this merger and expansion of services to both new and existing customers.  Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible, as we welcome the Tech Guy team and their customers to CDS Office Technologies."
 
CDS Office Technologies, headquartered in Springfield, IL, has been in business for over 47 years and employs 135 in eight locations throughout Illinois, Missouri and Indiana.  
In This Issue
Brother RuggedJet - Next Generation 4 Inch Mobile Printer  With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Brother's super-rugged, ultra-compact RuggedJet 4200 Series sets a new industry standard for functionality and convenience. The new four-inch mobile printer models feature major improvements in performance, connectivity, integration, drop protection, battery power, and mounting options.
Plus, the exclusive Mobile Deploy app allows remote deployment, integration, and configuration of the printers within the network via any smart device with Internet connection.  

Mobile fleets in markets like field service, public safety, transportation, and direct store delivery will instantly recognize and appreciate the real value of Brother's free Mobile Deploy app.


    Data Sheet
5 ways to extend your printer's life

Paper jams, blotchy ink, error messages...printer problems can mean business problems, especially when you need something printed right now.

Fortunately, you can avoid many of these issues with some easy maintenance. Read more for  some practical tips to keep your printer going strong, and what to look out for to avoid potential problems.

Konica Minolta Receives Two BLI PRO Awards

Konica Minolta announced it has received two Buyers Lab (BLI) 2019 PRO awards for the company's AccurioPress 6136 and AccurioPress C3080 digital presses. 

"Buyers Lab's PRO awards celebrate the 'best of the best' of what we test over the course of a given year in the production segment," said David Sweetnam, director of EMEA/Asia research & lab services, Keypoint Intelligence. "Based on the high marks that the AccurioPress 6136 and the AccurioPress C3080 delivered in critical areas such as job management and media handling, along with other strong results, it's clear that both models are two of the best production devices we tested in the last year."

Technology in the years ahead...

In a recent study conducted by Intel®, the Intel Next 50 Study analyzed the responses of 1,000 consumers to determine prevailing perceptions about the future of technology. 

One of the most interesting findings is that while consumers eagerly anticipate new technologies, they remain most excited about those with which they are most familiar.

Consumers expect to rely most on smartphones (87 percent) in the future and they also ranked PCs (84 percent) and smart home technology (84 percent) among the most important technologies in the next 50 years. It's not surprising that this ubiquitous tech came out on top-because frankly, who can imagine living without it?  

Click on the link below to read the complete study.  It's pretty interesting information...
Welcome New Employees!

Henry Womble, MFP Field Service Technician, Champaign, IL
Blake Cannon, Supplies Coordinator, Springfield, IL 
Richard Creasey, IT Service Specialist, Springfield, IL
Jon Mills, MFP Field Service Technician, Springfield, IL
Josh Ditto, IT Engineer, Marion,IL, St. Louis, Mo
James Houseman, IT Engineer, Marion, IL
Jonathan Uehle, IT Engineer, Marion, IL
Clayton Sherwood, IT Tech, Marion, IL
Lance Bradbury, IT Engineer, Springfield, IL

Customer Kudos

Mark Watson -  On behalf of the Naperville Fire Department and Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous sponsorship of the Stop, Drop and Run 5K Run/Walk again this year.    With your support, the event raised almost $10,000 for the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance's Camp 'I am Me' for child burn survivors. 
 
Warm regards,  Soraya,  Public Education,  Naperville Fire Department
Fit Facts

Photo Gallery




Marion branch office team  

Left to right: Sarah Lunsford, Ed Camacho, Ryan Gerber, Jay Watson, Bruce Egolf, James Houseman, Josh Ditto, Mark Watson and Jonathan Uehle.  Not pictured, Clayton Sherwood.


Color World of Printing

Call Color World of Printing today 217-753-1049 or visit us on the web www.colorworldofprinting.com for all your printing needs (large or small).

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