OCE : Introducing Eneo, a new way to distribute technical documents via the web

Venlo, The Netherlands, 8 February 2012 - Océ, a Canon Group company and an international leader in digital document management and delivery, today announced the launch of its new Eneo web service, which offers a secure and easy way to distribute technical documents via the web. This unique new service provides a cost-effective solution for technical document users. It has been developed by Océ in cooperation with Document Services Valley, an independent foundation launched by Océ and two other partners. It is based on the long experience of Océ as the market leader in technical document printing systems and workflows.

Theo Herraets, Business Manager Eneo, says, "Distributing documents in the technical world is often laborious, time-consuming and lacks transparency for the people involved. This process is compounded by the short lead times, complex information and frequent changes involved with these documents. We developed Eneo to give technical users a more economic way to handle and control their documents without making large investments."

Easy to use

In the technical industry, many different parties are involved in the distribution of documents and there is always pressure on getting documents out as quickly as possible. Eneo was designed in close cooperation with experts in the technical industry to make it as easy and straightforward to use as possible. Eneo is a web service which allows users to access files from any fixed or mobile workspots, via pcs, tables and smart phones. For easy integration with third party systems a comprehensive API (application programming interface) is available. A ready-made plugin for SharePoint 2010 is already available.

Saves time and money right away

Eneo is a complete Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. This means it requires no investment in hardware, software or even training, thanks to its ease of use. As a web service, the latest version of Eneo is always available. It reduces the costs of printing, postage and IT. The simplified workflow of Eneo not only saves employee time, but it shortens the turnaround times on projects. Because Eneo runs in the cloud, there is no IT overhead on local desktops or servers, and users' mailboxes are not overloaded with large attachments. This reduces the need for additional servers to be purchased and managed. Users receive their own secure user ID and password without bothering IT managers.

Digital and paper

Paper documents still play an important role in construction projects during the commercial tender phase as well as the building phase. Recipients of distributed documents who want to print can do so directly from the cloud. Eneo is linked to a network of professional print businesses that can fulfill any print requirements promptly. Of course, if recipients prefer, they can simply download documents they have been sent and work with them locally in a digital or paper workflow.

Full control

The process of distributing documents through Eneo is completely transparent. The sender will immediately see exactly who, when and what version of the documents each recipient received, and what responses have been given. In fact, Eneo is similar to registered mail. The receiver can immediately find the current version of all documents received, as well as a complete history of what documents were sent and when. More information about Eneo can be found at www.eneo.ws

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About Océ

Océ is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The Océ offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and color display graphics. Océ is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the Fortune Global 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Océ customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Océ is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Total revenues in financial 2010 amounted to approximately €2.7 billion. Océ is listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. For more information visit www.oce.com.

About Document Services Valley

Document Services Valley is an independent foundation launched by Océ, Maastricht University and Exser in 2007. Document Services Valley is committed to understanding and extending document services innovation through open innovation. Its ambition is to create a physical and virtual location for co-creation in the Document Services Valley Open Innovation Center. This will be coupled with a Business Services School where the application of business services innovation can be studied, developed and disseminated.

Océ and Canon: Stronger together

In 2010 Océ joined the Canon Group of companies with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to create the global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets a growing line-up of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. The Canon Group comprises over 197,000 employees worldwide. Global net sales in 2010 were more than USD 45 billion. For more information visit www.canon.com.

About Canon EMEA

Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon Inc., represented in 116 countries and employing over 11,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon's tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services. Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image. Canon believes that considering the interests of society and the environment is an integral part of good business practice. This is embodied in its corporate philosophy Kyosei - 'To live and work together for the common good'.www.canon-europe.com.