AccuRoute document capture and handling solution for Sharp OSA®-enabled multifunction peripherals (MFPs) now available from any Sharp Business Systems Office

Mahwah, NJ, August 31, 2009 -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, and Omtool, Ltd. (OMTL.PK) today announced that the Omtool AccuRoute Solution for Sharp OSA®-enabled multifunction peripherals (MFPs) is available via all Sharp Business Systems (SBS) locations. SBS customers will enjoy the convenience of being able to directly purchase this robust document capture and handling solution from the same sales team that is responsible for maintaining and upgrading their document management fleet.

Omtool is a leading provider of document capture and routing solutions. It’s AccuRoute Embedded Device Client for Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs enables users to access AccuRoute’s comprehensive document capture and handling features right at the MFP’s touchscreen control panel, saving the user time and effort. Users can quickly scan hardcopy documents for delivery to personal or public distributions through the AccuRoute system. Additionally, users can access AccuRoute from the MFP for simple, ad-hoc document routing operations such as a scan-to-self or scan-to-fax.

“By reselling the AccuRoute Embedded Device Client for Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs, we can enhance the level of customization we provide to our customers,” said Anthony Gianino, associate vice president, strategic development, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “We are pleased to offer this unique product directly to our customers and will continue to look for comparable products that will help diversify Sharp Business Systems’ portfolio of solutions.”

The Sharp OSA development platform makes integration with network applications easier than ever and provides a truly customized user experience. With the Sharp OSA platform, developers can create user interfaces that provide easier viewing and navigation through enhanced controls. Sharp OSA technology leverages the high-resolution display of Sharp MFP models to support rich graphics, web-based HTML, and JAVA and Flash for the integration of moving video. Sharp OSA technology also allows developers to provide a broader range of access control, such as the ability to log in via a card swipe and the ability to authenticate via Chip/Smart Card (CCID). “Sharp Business Systems provides exceptional service and they are adept at finding a solution that best fits a company’s requirements,” said Thaddeus Bouchard, chief technology officer, Omtool, Ltd. “Where Sharp Business Systems excels is choosing proven technology that solves specific problems, thereby helping its customers to do more with less.”

Sharp Business Systems offers customers the full line of award-winning Sharp office products and solutions. Since the first branch opening in Arizona, SIICA remains committed to establishing a network of local SBS branches that effectively supplement its independent dealers throughout the country and provide the same level of high-quality service and expertise. Because AccuRoute Embedded Device Client v1.0 is already validated for use on Sharp OSA-enabled MFPs, customers can expect minimal disruptions during installation and a fully capable support staff to help expedite integration. AccuRoute Embedded Device Client v1.0 was validated for use on the following Sharp OSA-capable MFPs:

MX-2300N/2700N
MX-3500N/3501N/4501N
MX-5500N/6200N/7000N
MX-6201N/7001N
MX-M350N/M450N
MX-M550N/M620N/M700N
MX-M850N/900N/1100N
AR-M355N/M455N
AR-M550N/M620N/M700N


For information about the Sharp OSA development platform, Sharp Business Systems, and the complete line of Sharp MFP products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07495-1163, or call 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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About Omtool, Ltd. Omtool, Ltd. Is a leading provider of document capture and handling solutions that simplify the integration of paper and electronic documents into enterprise information management systems. Our flagship product, AccuRoute, streamlines the capture, conversion and communication of paper and electronic documents, enabling fast, secure, simultaneous distribution to multiple destinations in multiple formats. Available at any network-enabled scan device or from a user’s desktop computer, AccuRoute provides faster, more efficient workflows, while reducing cost, complexity and risk. Omtool solutions are used worldwide by businesses in document-intensive industries that demand secure handling, integration, and tracking of documents in full compliance with a range of regulatory requirements. Based in Andover, Massachusetts with offices in the United Kingdom, Omtool can be contacted at 1-800-886-7845 or www.omtool.com.