Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America says that Laura Blackmer, a two-decade veteran at Hewlett-Packard, will be joining Sharp as its new senior vice president of sales. Blackmer will report directly to President Doug Albregts and will be primarily responsible for directing the growth and profitability of Sharp’s Business to Business (B2B) operations. Blackmer […]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Names Sharp Corporation “Energy Star Partner of the Year”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Sharp Corporation the “2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year.” In 2012, Sharp marketed more than 154 Energy Star-qualified products across seven product lines. The EPA also commended Sharp for having the biggest share of large screen televisions recognized as Energy Star’s Most Efficient for 2012. According to […]
Sharp Corporation Posts Improved Third Quarter
Sharp Corporation of Japan posted significantly better financial results for its third quarter period of October 1st to December 31st, 2012. Although Sharp reported a net loss of 36.7 billion for its third quarter, the net loss was a substantial improvement compared to a net of loss of 249.1 billion for the third quarter a year […]
Sharp Adds Third Dealer in Alabama
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has signed on Alabama dealer, Best Copy Products, which will now market Sharp’s IT portfolio, including its copiers and MFPs. Best Copy Products is located in Auburn, Alabama, and has been in the office-equipment business since 1984, serving clients in the Auburn and Opelika markets. “Best Copy Products is a strong addition to our dealer […]
Sharp Signs on Second New Dealer this Week
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has signed on its second new dealer this week, Southeastern Business Machines, which will now market Sharp IT solutions, including Sharp’s copier and MFP portfolio. Southeastern Business Machines is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and has been in the office-equipment business since 1964, serving clients in the Huntsville market. […]
Sharp Signs on Alabama Dealer
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has signed on a new dealer, Business Electronics Corporation, which will now sell Sharp IT solutions, including Sharp copiers and MFPs. Business Electronics Corporation is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and has been in the office-equipment business since 1988, serving clients in the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa markets. It sells […]
Sharp Corporation: No Third-Quarter Profits
On January 11th, Sharp Corporation of Japan denied media reports stating that the company had returned to an operating profit during the October-to-December quarter. “The content of the report regarding our earnings is not true,” Sharp said in a statement. Sharp is hoping that strong demand for a new liquid crystal display technology called IGZO […]
Nakayama Joins Sharp as Associate VP for Strategy Development and Execution
Sharp Electronics Corporation announced that Yaz Nakayama has joined Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) as associate vice president forStrategy Development and Execution. In this new position, Nakayama will be responsible for driving the strategic planning process to prioritize and execute key growth initiatives within the organization. Nakayama has spent several years in […]
Banks May Lend up to 200 Billion Yen to Sharp
4-traders.com reports that Sharp Corporation’s two main creditor banks are considering lending up to 200 billion yen in loans to the company: TOKYO–Mizuho Corporate Bank and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, the two main creditor banks of Sharp Corp., are considering providing up to 200 billion yen worth of loans to the struggling electronics giant […]
Sharp, Intel Not in Talks Regarding Capital Infusion
4-Traders.com reports that Sharp Corporation of Japan is currently not negotiating with Intel Corporation regarding a possible capital infusion, with such an Intel deal appearing increasingly unlikely after Sharp agreed to an investment from Qualcomm last month. According to the article, Kozo Takahashi, an executive vice president who oversees Sharp’s international operations, Intel’s rivalry with […]
Sharp Wins Contract to Provide MFPs, Display Products, to Municipality Purchasing Alliance
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has been awarded a national contract to supply MFPs, other digital-imaging equipment, solutions, accessories, and supplies to the National Join Powers Alliance (NJPA) , Supplies and Services, a national purchasing alliance of U.S. state municipalities and other government organizations. Under the contract, Sharp will be the sole provider […]
Sharp Signs Up Cleveland Dealer
Sharp Imaging and Information has signed on Applied Laser Technologies as an authorized dealer. Applied Laser Technologies will now market Sharp’s IT products, including Sharp’s copier and MFP portfolio. Applied Laser Technologies is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and has been in the office equipment business since 1989, serving clients in the greater Cleveland and Columbus […]
Sharp Introduces New Software for Managing up to 1,000 Digital Signs
Sharp Imaging and Information Company, has introduced SDSS Pro, the latest addition to its family of Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) products. SDSS Pro is designed to meet the needs of large networks of Sharp digital signs with a new interface capable of managing up to 1,000 screens and distributing to remote screens without fixed […]
Sharp Signs up Pittsburgh Dealer Axis Business Consultants
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has signed up a new dealer, Axis Business Consultants, which will now market Sharp IT solutions, including Sharp’s MFP and printer portfolio. Axis Business Consultants, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been in the office-equipment business since 2009, serving clients in the greater Pittsburgh area. It currently markets MFPs […]
Sharp Adds Print4 MPS for Supplies and Services Fulfillment, Reporting
NER Data Corporation (NER), developer of Print4 Managed Print Services (MPS), announced today an MPS agreement with Sharp Business Systems, Sharp Electronics direct sales-division. Under the agreement, Sharp Business Systems will now offer Print4 MPS. For Sharp customers, Print4 MPS provides automatic product and supply order fulfillment, as well as automatic supplies and service alerts, […]
Sharp America Continues to Expand Dealer Network, Signs Up Two More Dealers
Adding to the growing number of dealers it’s signed up in the last several months, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has signed up two new dealers, Prior & Nami Business Systems and Integrated Business Systems, which will both now market Sharp’s IT and copier/MFP portfolio. Beginning in September 2012, Sharp has signed up 10 […]
Sharp Reports Loss of 387.5 Billion Yen, Strong Sales of Color MFPs
For the six months ending September 30, 2012, Sharp Corporation of Japan reported a net loss of 387.5 billion yen, but also reported net sales of 104.1 billion yen for the period, saying it was able to achieve the previous forecast that it had announced in August 2012. However, both operating loss and net loss for […]
Sharp Imaging Signs on Texas Dealer
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced that Atlas Business Solutions will join its nationwide network of authorized dealers. As part of the agreement, Atlas Business Solutions will now offer Sharp IT solutions, including Sharp’s copier and MFP portfolio. Atlas Business Solutions, located in Midland, Texas, has been in the office-equipment business since 1997, […]










