Inkjet & Digital Printing

Epson Enhances Managed Print Service Offerings through Validated Device Support Status with ECi FMAudit Software

Monday 04. August 2014 - Epson America today announced its WorkForce Pro business printers have achieved validated device support status with ECi FMAudit software, a leading provider of innovative Managed Print Services (MPS) technologies. Epson's validated device support status with FMAudit enables extensive access, data monitoring and collection to streamline MPS deployments. Together, Epson and FMAudit deliver a powerful solution for IT network professionals and dealers requiring robust business printers with easy-to-use monitoring services to manage productivity, performance and cost.

“As the managed print services market continues to grow, Epson has made it a priority to partner with solution providers such as FMAudit to address businesses’ need for solutions that deliver productivity and cost efficiency,” said Mike Isgrig, vice president, North America Consumer Sales and Marketing, Epson America, Inc. “Resellers now have the opportunity to provide customers with leading-edge printing and imaging hardware from Epson and feature-rich MPS software from FMAudit to optimize and manage their customers’ printers, MFPs and copier fleets.”
Epson’s validated device support status enables both companies to offer FMAudit’s Data Capture software, which allows IT professionals and MPS service providers to take advantage of a streamlined, efficient process for data collection. This includes report creation, account management strategies, and the ability to set up supply and service alerts. The solution is supported across the entire line of Epson WorkForce Pro commercial printers, including the newest models powered by PrecisionCore, Epson’s revolutionary printing technology. All Epson commercial printers are available through the Epson ImageWaySM Partner Program and authorized MPS resellers and distributors.
FMAudit’s diverse portfolio is based on a unique technology that integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructures. The Data Capture solution efficiently assesses and monitors information through its suite of products, enabling IT professionals and MPS service providers to deliver streamlined processes for monitoring, saving money and increasing productivity.
“Epson WorkForce Pro printers deliver high quality output and a low total cost of ownership, which ties seamlessly to FMAudit’s extensive data collection software tools,” said Kevin Tetu, president, ECi FMAudit. “Our promise to our diverse client base is to deliver the solutions they need to effectively manage and monitor data and, with Epson, we look forward to providing resellers, distributors and IT professionals with cost savings in addition to an enhanced level of service.”