OneBackup

User-Friendly Download Protects Home Computer Files in Minutes.

San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) November 22, 2007 — OneBackup™ announced today the launch of its new online data backup service. OneBackup software protects personal computer data using 448-bit, "bank-grade" encryption, and can now be downloaded for free at www.onebackup.com.

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"People universally are relying more heavily on their computers each day," said Adam Lupa, Director of Business Development for OneBackup . "Some of our most important personal belongings, like photos and financial documents, now exist only as digital files. OneBackup securely and continuously protects all of these files – no matter what happens to your computer."   

OneBackup software installs with just a few clicks and is verified spy-ware and virus-free by Microsoft® Authenticode. Because OneBackup is completely automatic, users can "set it and forget it." Each time the PC connects to the internet, OneBackup will immediately update and secure newly created files. To ensure complete privacy, "bank-grade" encryption compresses and protects data before it leaves the user's PC, leaving the only key to access stored data with the original owner.

PC World recently called OneBackup's application an "easy, inexpensive way to make sure your data is always safe." OneBackup offers a free 14-day trial for users to see firsthand how easy it is to get set up and protected. Continuing users enjoy the convenience of flat monthly rate, with no long-term or annual contracts. Additionally, unlimited OneBackup usage means the same price for any amount of storage.

"Until now, most backup services seemed overly complex and technical," said Lupa. "Or, even worse, they'd start advertising other products to customers. With our user-friendly, no-frills design, and our upcoming release of a Mac compatible version, we feel that OneBackup provides people with the simplicity, affordability and security that they should expect from an online backup solution."

About OneBackup:
OneBackup is a leading provider of online data storage solutions for both individual and business users. OneBackup offers unlimited storage capacity so that any number of users or computers may be secured. OneBackup automatically backs up files in real-time, and uses 448-bit encryption to compress and store computer files. The service allows file-sharing between friends and family by simply emailing password-protected links. With 24/7 access to OneBackup, users can instantly access backed-up files from any PC, at any time. OneBackup is a highly-successful, venture-funded technology and marketing company with a proven track record of internet success. Please visit www.OneBackup.com to learn more about the many features available via OneBackup software.

WordPress Guru Sherman Hu Prompts: What Are You Thankful For?

Successful online entrepreneur Sherman Hu has launched a new site, Are You Thankful, found on the web at http://www.areyouthankful.com/ Unlike his many successful and profitable projects, this site was created by Hu simply to offer a reminder to people everywhere about the many things for which they can be thankful this holiday season.

(PRWEB) November 22, 2007 — Sherman Hu, founder of ShermanLive.com, Chief Blogging Officer (CBO) of WordPressTutorials.com and faculty member at Stompernet.com, has launched a new site, Are You Thankful, found on the web at http://www.areyouthankful.com/ Unlike his many successful and profitable projects, this site was created by Hu simply to offer a reminder to people everywhere about the many things for which they can be thankful this holiday season.

"I get so much pleasure from creating and running businesses, but at the root of my happiness is my amazing family. I was sitting here this weekend thinking about them and how thankful I am for them and how I sometimes take them for granted and I just wanted to share this moment of counting my blessings with the web," said Hu.

  Hu is the Founder and Chief Blogging Officer at WordPressTutorials.com and he is widely known as a blogging and new media guru and subject matter expert. He is now on the faculty of StomperNet.com and speaks all over the United States helping entrepreneurs to understand the value of blogging, social media and viral networking.

He is also husband of 12 years to Sarah and father to two beautiful children, home-schooler extraordinaire and an active community member.

As a successful, home based entrepreneur, Hu travels extensively and offers a constant array of online videos, tutorials and conferences to help small business owners to be more successful at getting their message out across the web. No stranger to viral marketing, whether of the business or humor variety, Hu is excited to see this social experiment come to fruition.

Hu adds, "Having seen the power of multi-media online, I wanted to take a step back from generating profit and take some time to just generate some good feeling. The holidays can be so stressful and there are a lot of people out there who just need a smile, so hopefully by publicizing this within my own network and through the media, that will happen!."

Should the project be successful, will Hu consider working more feel good marketing strategies into his curriculum for the entrepreneurs and bloggers of North America?

"I'd love more people to use the amazing viral marketing potential for pure good and altruism rather than just to generate clicks, but maybe I'll inspire another entrepreneur out there who will inspire someone else! I'd especially like to spark ideas like this to non-profits and charitable institutions who could be using technology to generate visibility and even donations for their organizations – so we'll see where it goes!" said Hu.

Enjoy the video, share with a friend and check out the blog through the holidays online at www.areyouthankful.com.

About Sherman Hu
Sherman was born and raised in Singapore and now lives in Vancouver BC Canada. A veteran SEO professional, Sherman's main focus is as a blogger, podcaster and new media expert. He launched his own search engine marketing firm in 2002 catering to small and medium sized businesses which he maintains to this day. Sherman is also the Chief Blogging Officer (CBO) of WordPressTutorials.com – a membership site offering training videos to business owners on setting up, customizing, utilizing, marketing and profiting from WordPress blogs. He is also a faculty member and speaker for StomperNet.com focusing on blogging, search marketing, podcasting & audioblogging, videocasting & videoblogging, screencasting and traffic generation. Hu also recently launched ShermanLive.com, an audio and video enhanced podcast show to help small business owners understand the ever changing landscape of new media on the web. Find Sherman Hu on the web at www.shermanlive.com.

  

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‘Virtual Machines – They Might Not Hide, but can They Run?’ – Another Kusnetzky Group Paper

Kusnetzky Group, Inc. today posted, "Virtual Machines – "They might not hide, but can the run?," another position paper intended to review the forces changing the market for information technology in general and virtualization technology in specific. These position papers are written by the well known software analyst, Daniel Kusnetzky, who is now the Principal Analyst and President, Kusnetzky Group Inc. This paper can be found on the Kusnetzky Group, Inc. website.

Osprey, FL (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 — Kusnetzky Group, Inc. today posted "Virtual Machines – They might not hide, but can the run?," another position paper intended to review the forces changing the market for information technology in general and virtualization technology in specific. These position papers are written by the well known software analyst, Daniel Kusnetzky, who is now the Principal Analyst and President, Kusnetzky Group Inc. This paper can be found on the Kusnetzky Group, Inc. website.

http://www.kusnetzky.net/publications/ImpactPapers/200711114_VMS_they_might_not_hide.pdf

Paper Overview
The appearance of virtual systems and virtual resources in the industry standard part of the data center has offered the hope of increased flexibility and reduced costs. It has also introduced challenges that were not part of the operational plans of many organizations.

In the last Kusnetzky Group paper, "Virtual Machines — You Have to See Them to Manage Them," the issues associated with tracking and monitoring virtual environments were explored. This time, we take the next step. If we fix the visibility challenge, what about the manageability challenge?

It is clear that virtual environments, like physical environments, need to function according to the policies set by the IT administrators. Best practices and execution of policies have become routine when it comes to the management of physical systems and resources. Having succeeded in the physical space, most organizations have chosen to extend these practices as they move applications and systems into virtualized environments. Whether this is enough is yet to be seen. Industry standard systems that support virtual resources are quite different from what's been seen in the past.

About Kusnetzky Group
Kusnetzky Group, a business unit of Acuity Group LLC, brings decades of experience in all areas of the solution life cycle. It offers deep expertise in research, product planning, product development, and product marketing in the following areas: Virtualization technology, System software, Collaborative and personal productivity applications, Developing and deploying Web-based viral marketing campaigns. For more information, please visit http://www.kusnetzky.net

Every Macedonian Student to Use Ubuntu-Powered Computer Workstations

Popular Linux distribution to appear on more than 180,000 classroom desktops nationwide.

London, UK (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 — The Macedonia Ministry of Education and Science will deploy more than 180,000 workstations running Canonical's Edubuntu 7.04 as part of its "Computer for Every Child" project.

The Macedonia "Computer for Every Child" project is one of the largest known thin client and desktop Linux deployments ever undertaken. Half of elementary and secondary Macedonia students attend school in the morning, and half attend in the afternoon, so 180,000 workstations will allow for one classroom computing device per student for the entire Republic's public school population. The first 7000 computers pre-installed with Ubuntu were shipped on September 4th 2007.

Ubuntu is the award-winning Linux distribution for the desktop, laptop, thin client and server which brings together the best of open source software every six months. It is free, community-developed and contains all of the necessary applications to be up and running immediately, from web browser to instant messaging. It also comes with English and Macedonian language packs.

"The Computer for Every Child initiative is the largest and most important education project undertaken in the 15-year history of the Republic of Macedonia," said Ivo Ivanovski, Macedonia's Minister for the Information Society. "By selecting Ubuntu as the operating system for all of our classroom virtual PCs, our education system can provide computer-based education for all school children within the limited financial and infrastructural confines that most institutions face today."

"Macedonia is showing tremendous vision by deciding its own destiny in choosing how its children will learn through computing," said Mark Shuttleworth, founder of the Ubuntu project. "By choosing Ubuntu which is free to modify, use and redistribute it turns students into participants in Information Technology and not simply consumers of it."

The Ubuntu operating system will run on 160,000 virtual PC terminals and 20,000 PCs (which each also support a student on the attached monitor) supplied by NComputing and procured and installed by The Haier Company, a diversified manufacturer and PC maker based in China.

The project will enable a range of innovative educational programs, including interactive web-based classes in which specialized experts teach lessons in such areas as mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics to multiple schools and classrooms around the country.

About Canonical and Ubuntu
Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, is headquartered in Europe and is committed to the development, distribution and support of open source software products and communities. World-class 24×7 commercial support for Ubuntu is available through Canonical's global support team and partners.

Since its launch in October 2004 Ubuntu has become one of the most highly regarded Linux distributions with millions of users around the world. Ubuntu will always be free to download, free to use and free to distribute to others. With these goals in mind, Ubuntu aims to be the most widely used Linux system, and is the center of a global open source software ecosystem.

Download Ubuntu from www.ubuntu.com/download. To learn about commercial support for Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Edubuntu, please see www.canonical.com/support. For more information visit www.canonical.com or www.ubuntu.com.

Contact: Bill Baker, Baker Communications Group, 860-350-9100, pr(at)canonical.com

IT Staff Love Their Jobs, Research Shows

Thanksgiving survey shows IT Staff are less likely to suffer abuse from coworkers and three times more likely to 'feel appreciated'

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 — IT staff members are over 3 times more likely to ‘feel appreciated’ than other corporate staff, according to a survey released today. The research, by business email provider Intermedia, also found IT staff 21% less likely to say ‘I am considering quitting my job’.

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Despite a widespread perception that IT departments are dissatisfied and subjected to daily abuse, the poll of 500 corporate staff found that IT workers are verbally assaulted 20% less than other colleagues, as well as 10% less likely to take the heat — undeservedly — for a project delay.

The survey of staff at small and mid-sized businesses using Intermedia's hosted business e-mail service also reveals that:

•   Only 3% of general office staff have recently ‘felt appreciated’, compared to 11% of IT staff
•   Only 11% of IT staff members have considered quitting their jobs in the last month, compared to 14% of other workers

“There is certainly a prevailing sentiment that users get frustrated with technology and that IT staff bear the brunt,” said Rurik Bradbury, VP of Strategy for Intermedia. “It is refreshing to see that many IT staff do feel appreciated and happy in their jobs."

For access to the complete survey results, please contact Michael Sacks at (212) 827-3749.

About Intermedia
Intermedia is the global leader in business email services. More than 230,000 customers worldwide trust Intermedia to manage their email, documents and wireless devices. A Microsoft Gold partner and SAS 70-Certified, Intermedia is committed to best-in-class 24×7 service and ease of management for businesses that depend on Microsoft Exchange. Intermedia is headquartered in New York, NY with additional offices across the US and Europe. For more information, visit www.intermedia.net.

Michael Sacks
MWW Group
+1 (212) 827-3749

WIRED Magazine’s WIRED Store to Showcase One Laptop Per Child’s XO Laptop

Third Annual WIRED Store Features The Give One Get One Program to Help Transform Education and Learning in Developing Countries.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2007 — WIRED Magazine's WIRED Store has collaborated with the One Laptop per Child's Give One Get One program to help bring education and learning to the one billion children in the developing world who receive inadequate, or in some cases, no education at all. Now, through November 26th, visitors are invited to test the XO laptop by One Laptop per Child (OLPC) at the WIRED Store and purchase online at www.wired.com/wiredstore. For just US$399, individuals who live in the USA or Canada can participate in the Give One Get One program to support the OLPC Foundation by paying for two XO children's laptops – one to give, one to get.

The WIRED Store is WIRED magazine's annual retail pop-up store located at 60 Greene Street in the Soho neighborhood of New York City. The WIRED Store will be open through December 30, 2007, Wednesday through Friday from 12pm to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm and closed Monday and Tuesday.

One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit organization launched in 2005 by MIT professor Nicholas Negroponte to design, manufacture and distribute laptop computers that are sufficiently affordable and connected to the Internet, to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression.

About WIRED
Since 1993, WIRED magazine has chronicled the people, companies, technologies and ideas that are transforming the world around us. Each month, WIRED delivers a glimpse into the future of business, science, entertainment, education, culture and politics. Under the leadership of editor-in-chief Chris Anderson, WIRED has been nominated for an unprecedented six consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence, winning the industry's prestigious top prize in 2007 and 2005. WIRED magazine and Wired.com reach nearly 7 million readers per month.

WIRED Contact:
Jenna Landry
212-286-6877

About One Laptop per Child
One Laptop per Child (OLPC at http://www.laptop.org) is a non-profit organization created by Nicholas Negroponte and others from the MIT Media Lab to design, manufacture and distribute laptop computers that are sufficiently inexpensive to provide every child in the world access to knowledge and modern forms of education. These XO laptops will be rugged, open source, and so energy efficient that they can be powered by a child manually. Mesh networking will give many machines Internet access from one connection. The pricing goal is $100.

The XO laptops will be sold to governments and issued to children by schools on a basis of one laptop per child. Starting November 12 and for two weeks only, individuals in the U.S. and Canada will be able to participate in the Give One Get One program and for US$399 get a laptop while giving one simultaneously to a child in a developing nation. For more information on the Give One Get One program, go to http://www.laptopgiving.org

OLPC Media Contact:
Jackie Lustig
781-487-4664

Bots Crash Personal Servers?

New network site launched by BogDock, LLC creates potential search engine index war. The new site, CustomShowroom.com, is a home decor site and experienced a server issue at the same time Google and Yahoo tried to index the site.

Allen, Texas (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 — The owners of BogDock purchased customShowroom.com and recently un-indexed the site to add a new look and feel focused more on users searching for top-end home decor.

After redesign, the site was submitted to Google and Yahoo in the hopes of joining the natural listings in both of these name brand search engines. While working at adding a new product line to the thousands of designer home decor products featured, they noticed the servers slowed to a crawl. For approximately 15 minutes, the site was inaccessible. Finally, after several tense moments, access to the site was achieved.

In looking at the server logs, it appeared that Google and Yahoo both sent bots (search engine spiders that read the code of a website page) to index the new site at the same time. None of the staff for Bogdock is technical enough to know what happens when two major search engines show up to index a website at the same time, however one theory persists. They fought.

One of the staff at Custom Showroom was quoted as saying, "It had to be some type of new bot warfare. I mean, why would our servers crash at exactly the same time that each search engine tried to index us? While we rely on search to allow our loyal customer base to find us, we certainly aren't big enough to host boxing matches between search engines. They have thousands of servers, let them fight it out on there own turf."

Whether these two search engine giants indeed are taking the advertising war to small business owners' websites, BogDock can't say. One thing is clear: without being added to the search index of major search engines, e-commerce traffic is practically impossible.

BogDock is a family owned business in Allen, Texas that operates CustomShowroom.com, a posh Home Decor site focused on delivering trendy and designer products in a clean and upscale web environment. For more information, visit www.customshowroom.com.

 

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Web Meeting Software Vendors Face Stiff Challenge, but Customers Get More Options

ShowMyPC, a maker of web meeting and screen sharing software has released a new addition to its suite of free desktop sharing software services. It's called 'application sharing' and 'file transfer' and is currently available only from some leading vendors like webex; but for a steep price. This is excellent news for small businesses, students, graphics designers, sales and marketing, road warriors and remote support companies who need the service but don't want to pay the steep price. The service is based on open softwares like vnc and openssh.

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 — Good news for anyone who needs to conduct web meetings but finds the price too steep for advanced features that some of the leading vendors charge. ShowMyPC, a collaboration software maker recently added free application sharing and file transfer features to its suite of desktop sharing software services.

The ShowMyPC software not only lets users share their desktop screen with other users but also provides an option to share only a particular application. So far, the application sharing feature was provided only by big web meeting vendors such as webex, but for a steep price. However, ShowMyPC's recent release has made this exclusive feature available to the general public for free.

Once a user downloads their "no installation" program, they just press the "options" button before starting a meeting and can start sharing an application with other users.

In addition, there is a 'file transfer' feature that lets users transfer files between the two computers while sharing their application or screen. This is very handy for anyone who needs to support remote users using screen sharing and transfer files at the same time to the remote computer.

The best part is that unlike other products in the market from gotomypc.com and webex.com this service does not require elaborate and time consuming web registration or setup process. One click is all that is required to start using the service. The software can be downloaded from their web site showmypc.com.

Free Video Conferencing in the Comfort of Your Own Website

Free video conferencing service Palbee.com announced its plan to release its Mashup API for web developers in early December. The API enables users to embed customized PalBee video conferencing windows in external web sites. For more information visit Palbee.com.

 

Seoul, Korea (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 — PalBee announced today that it is offering its Mashup API to developers in order to encourage the development of third party applications based on its new video conferencing service, PalBee.com. This API will allow bloggers and webmasters to embed a PalBee video conferencing window directly. Anyone can provide static video conferencing spaces in their web page to chat face-to-face with their visitors. Now PalBee's online video conferencing service is more freely available to anyone at any time, anywhere they can access the Internet.

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"PalBee is a free, cross-platform, flash-based service without installation or download hassles," said Albert Kim, CEO of Zenitum Inc. "Using this Mashup, you can develop your own video conferencing web application for your own site."

One example of this new functionality is that a skilled developer would be able to make a page full of video conferencing rooms on a company's web site. This video conferencing wall could be staffed with customer support representatives standing by to chat with customers, solving their problems with a full communication range of voice, video, and diagrams.

A closed beta test of the new Mashup API will begin in early December. For more information about participating in the closed beta test visit Palbee.com (http://www.palbee.com).

About Palbee.com

In today's expanding global marketplace, the person with the information and the people who need the information cannot always be in the same place at the same time. Many communication technologies such as mobile phones, email, or online messengers are useful but often inadequate for distributing large amounts of information to many people quickly. PalBee combines several features of other popular computing tools into one online application that requires only a free registration to use.

For instance, it can allow video chatting between people like Skype and MSN Messenger, but it expands that capability to speak to four other people at once instead of just one. It can also be used for slide show presentations similar to Flickr, but these slide shows can be narrated or set to a soundtrack. Thirdly, it can be used to show presentations like PowerPoint, but online, at any time, and on any platform.

PalBee fills the gap between expensive face-to-face meetings with international associates and the impersonal nature of email. You can use PalBee for work – in marketing, sales meetings and conferences. You can use it at school to present or view lectures, school projects, and for online tutoring. You can use PalBee in your personal life for contacting your friends and family and sharing photos. The applications of PalBee are endless.

Palbee as Presentation Tool

PalBee is a video conferencing service that allows up to five people anywhere in the world to speak, see, draw, type and share visual aids with each other for up to one hour. Its flash-based web interface requires no downloads, no installations, and is truly cross-platform, working on any computer system that can access the Internet. Users can record these sessions and view them later at any time. Recorded sessions can also be embedded into a web page or blog in the same way that YouTube videos are. For a small fee, its capabilities can be extended to support up to nine people for an unlimited amount of time.
Free Recording

PalBee has been developing rapidly. The company recently announced a free recording option for its video conferencing sessions, adding a new dimension to their web service. Users are able to record their presentations with all the trimmings – PowerPoint slides, custom graphics, sound, and video – from the comfort of their own desk. These presentations are then immediately accessible for viewing anywhere the Internet is available. "At PalBee, you can come alone and record your webinars, presentations, or lectures," said Albert Kim, CEO of Zenitum Entertainment Computing. "This format of delivering a message, presentation slides with video and audio, is very effective over the Internet, especially for marketing and education."

Palbee as tool for Educators

PalBee is an excellent tool for educators. Professors can record their lectures using any combination of voice, video, graphics, and PowerPoint slides. Their recorded lectures can then be embedded into their personal web pages in the same way that YouTube movies are embedded now. Teachers can also use the video conferencing feature in concert with the Mashup API to give students the benefits of a face to face meeting conveniently at home.

Palbee as tool for Business

PalBee is a tool for business. Businessmen who are separated by distance can hold free, virtual face-to-face conferences at the comfort of their desks with the aid of that indispensable tool of business – the white board. Planning sessions can go more smoothly when all parties involved have access to the same space and mouse-driven drawing tools. Using the Mashup API, companies can embed customer service windows into their web sites to communicate more effectively with their customer base using voice, video, and diagrams.

Palbee as tool for Marketing

PalBee is a tool for selling your products. The recording function enables public relations personnel to present their products to larger audiences than ever before possible. An embedded press presentation or investor relations speech is just the thing to add personalized and relevant information to a corporate web site.

Palbee as tool for Personal Communication

PalBee is a tool for connecting with your friends and family. At its most simple, the video conferencing is a good way to speak to your friends and family members no matter where they are in the world. The recorded presentations are excellent for creating narrated slide shows to explain your latest photos better than any text caption can.

About Zenitum Inc

Zenitum is a next generation Internet communication service and solution developer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company dedicates to develop unique solutions based on computer vision, 3D graphics, and video technologies.

For more information, please contact:

Zenitum Inc.
Matthew Weigand
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: +82-2-508-8856
Mobile: +82-10-5877-3561
Matthew(at)zenitum.com

Konica Minolta and Danka Business Systems Announce Strategic Relationship

Distribution agreement strengthens market presence, provides customer choice.

Ramsey, N.J., and St. Petersburg, Fla. (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 19, 2007 — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies from the desktop to the print shop, and Danka Business Systems PLC (Nasdaq:DANKY), one of the largest independent suppliers of office imaging solutions in the United States, today announced the companies have signed a strategic relationship agreement enabling Danka to distribute Konica Minolta products in the United States.

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Under the terms of the agreement, Konica Minolta will market its complete line of bizhub™ color printers and network-ready multifunctional products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system), and network printers, in select Danka markets beginning in early 2008.

"Konica Minolta's partnership with Danka is evidence of expanding strategic digital imaging sales opportunities in our channel, and further penetrating the color and production print markets," said Steve Jones, executive vice president, U.S. Dealer Sales, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "We're excited about the prospects this strategic alliance brings for customers in key growth areas of the country, and are looking forward to partnering with a company with a strong and long-standing reputation."

"We are delighted to have this opportunity to partner with Konica Minolta," said A.D. Frazier, chairman and chief executive officer of Danka. "They are a major player in the office imaging solutions marketplace thanks to their cutting-edge technology. This association not only demonstrates confidence in Danka's ability to replicate its successful sales and distribution system for their products, it recognizes Danka's leadership in service and business re-engineering, particularly in the enterprise market segment."

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us), a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, brings together unparalleled advances in security, print quality and network integration via its award-winning line of bizhubTM multifunction products (MFPs); bizhub PROTM production printing systems; magicolor® desktop color laser printers and all-in-ones; and pageproTM monochrome desktop laser printers and all-in-ones. Konica Minolta also offers advanced software solutions, wide-format printers, microform digital imaging systems, and scanning systems for specialized applications.

Headquartered in Ramsey, NJ, Konica Minolta delivers expert professional services and client support through an extensive network of direct sales offices, authorized dealers, resellers and distribution partners in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.

About Danka Business Systems PLC
Danka delivers value to clients by using its expert technical and professional services to implement effective document information solutions. As one of the largest independent providers of enterprise imaging systems and services, the Company enables choice, convenience, and continuity. Danka's vision is to empower customers to benefit fully from the convergence of image and document technologies in a connected environment. This approach will strengthen the Company's client relationships and expand its strategic value. For more information, visit Danka at www.danka.com.

Konica Minolta Corporate Contact:
James Norberto
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201.825.4000
jnorberto@kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Konica Minolta Media Contact:
Rachel Reed
Lois Paul and Partners
+1 781.782.5785
Rachel_reed@lpp.com

Danka Business Systems Corporate Contact:
Cheley Howes
Danka Business Systems, PLC
+1 727.622.2760
cheley_howes@danka.com

Danka Business Systems Media Contact:
Robert E. Swadosh
The Dilenschneider Group
+1 212.922.0900, ext. 132
rswadosh@dgi-nyc.com

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. bizhub is a trademark of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Certain statements contained in this press release, including statements related to Danka's future business and financial performance, are forward-looking. Such statements reflect the current views of Danka with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date they are made. Danka is a registered trademark. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.