This week, Xerox’s largest shareholder, Carl Icahn, disclosed that over the summer he bought 4.24% of HP (valued at $1,200,000,000). With his substantial ownership in both Xerox and HP, Mr. Icahn commented that the combination is a no-brainer that could yield big profits for investors – which includes him in a big way. What most amazed us about thi...

Zumbiel Digital, the first company to install a KODAK PROSPER 6000S Press, picked up the coveted "Digital Application of the Year" award and a “Gold Award” at the North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. "Our decision to integrate the KODAK PROSPER Press opened up a new market for Zumbiel," said Ed Zumbiel, President, Zumbiel Digital. 

We’ve all worked years to develop our organization’s reputation, and our organization’s value.Yet, the simplest, most innocent practice can be overlooked. Some of us have personnel, who take work home at night, or weekends, to get important files prepared for the next shift. We’ve all read the nightmare re. a pc being stolen from the backseat of an...

There is nothing worse than having a Company tour and hearing your customer say; “WOW, I didn’t know you all did that!” Experience a deeper loyalty with your customers by working passionately with them to design, engineer, and develop awesome finished projects. Review these essential touchpoints to initiate engagement and help your customer to see...

Xerox makes for great and complex stories. Last year was the Xerox / FUJIFILM / Fuji Xerox roller coaster ride. The new thrill ride is Xerox’s buyout bid for 3X Bigger HP. Or might it be Xerox’s attempt to stimulate HP to bid on buying Xerox? Or is Xerox trying to entice another player to come into play – Canon or Konica Minolta or EFI – for all or...

Fourth-generation family member and CEO John Hummel recounts the early days of the business. ”In 1884, my great-grandfather started Hummel Distributing in New York with a horse and buggy. He would supply workers with flyers, newspapers, and other communications for door-to-door delivery. My grandfather continued with the delivery business and added...

Lauren Easton, Eric Nieser, and Malika Williams, students at the University of Houston Digital Media Program, were awarded the inaugural Mal Baboyian Scholarships. The multi-year scholarship fund was established in honor of the leadership, mentorship, business acumen displayed by Mal Baboyian who recently retired from senior leadership positions at...

Why is it easier for me to learn when my pizza order is to be delivered to my home…and where it is on the delivery route --- than it is to learn, “When my print order is to be delivered… or was delivered?”

With two months to go, now is the time to start preparing for your 2020 data and forms changes. It’s time to start updating the code that is creating your input/output data files. Review AFP Page Definitions, AFP Form Definitions, Xerox JSL/FSL files. Do you have new information, design elements, or legalese for the new year? 2020 is wider than 201...

Print Agnostic Student Becomes a Print Enthusiast After Classes at the University of Houston Digital Media Program. Next Goal is NYU Masters in Print Management.