http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/November2008/13/c8104.html
Xerox Tapped by IBM for Global Imaging and Document Management Services
TORONTO,
Nov.08- Xerox Corporation will scan and image millions of documents
for IBM and its customers under a worldwide agreement announced today.
Xerox will serve as the preferred global imaging partner for IBM
Managed Business Process Services, a unit of IBM Global Technology
Services.
IBM MBPS automates and standardizes back-office
functions in areas such as finance and accounting, human resources,
customer relationship management, payroll and expense reporting. IBM
will leverage Xerox’s global document management services to give
clients digital access to information currently stored in paper-based
documents.
Efficiency gains include faster document search and
access, improved quality control, and lower storage, overhead and
inventory-related costs. “This partnership will significantly improve
service delivery, support continued client growth and reduce costs to
keep us competitive,” said Larry Huffman, vice president, Global
Business Process Delivery for IBM MBPS. “Together our business process
expertise will enable greater cost efficiencies and faster response
times across clients’ businesses.”Xerox operates scanning, imaging and
repository centers around the globe,including Canada, the Netherlands,
Spain, the U.K., Brazil, Japan, Romania,and the U.S.”Sound document
management is critical to improve efficiencies across the enterprise,”
said Stephen Cronin, president, Xerox Global Services. “Xerox’s global
imaging and document management services combined with IBM’s business
process outsourcing prowess is a powerful mix – giving clients a
competitive advantage and measurable ROI.”