BLI publishes a series of insightful reports on copiers, printers, fax machines and MFPs that are designed to help you:
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Gain early insight about new products |
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Quickly determine a product's noteworthy features, strengths and weaknesses |
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Improve your proposals and purchasing decisions |
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Understand actual tested productivity and efficiency |
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Stay well educated on industry trends |
BLI Reports are all available on our web-based tool bliQ.
Reports can also be purchased on our order desk. Reports include:
First Look,
Productivity,
Field Test,
Lab Test,
Software Solutions and
Special Reports.
Productivity Reports
Based on extensive tests that simulate a real world environment performed in the field and
in our unique lab, Productivity Reports compare tested speeds to advertised speeds of
machines. Reports provide a user with valuable test results that allow a user to select
the most efficient device regardless of the speed.
Lab Test Reports
Lab Test Reports, which significantly enhance information gathered in the field, are comprehensive
laboratory evaluations that concentrate on connectivity issues in detail, including areas such as
multitasking, installing a unit on a network, web-based administration, print drivers
and administrative utilities, as well as fax and scanning functionality, when applicable. A lab-tested
unit is installed by the vendor in BLI's 10,000 square foot test lab, where BLI
also conducts extensive durability testing on the product. Only units that have completed BLI's
in-house lab testing and have proven to be dependable performers can receive BLI's
“Certificate of Reliability”.
Among the critical elements of digital imaging units that can only be accurately evaluated through
in-depth, controlled tests in a lab environment are:
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Multitasking and network performance, which is more important than ever. |
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Cost of ownership of the product post-purchase, which includes variables such as the cost/life of consumables, the productivity of the machine and the necessity for human intervention/reliability over time. |
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Reliability and productivity, which are commonly over-estimated or “assumed”. |
Solutions Test Reports
The MFP industry has changed dramatically over the last few years from a collection of standalone
devices that didn't integrate with other equipment, to a networked industry of multifunctional
devices that combine both hardware and software. Purchasing solutions is very different to
buying hardware because organizations are making a long term commitment to a product without
knowing its exact benefits or how the application will interact with other software until
after it's installed. BLI's Solutions Test Reports provide both dealers and end users with
an independent view of OEM and independent third-party solutions to help them evaluate, and
buy or sell these unique products.
Solutions Test Reports provide:
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A general overview of the product, including an evaluation of performance factors such as ease of use, compatibility, product support, training, security and documentation. |
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An overall “star” rating (up to five stars), as well as individual ratings for each area. |
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An in-depth look at the application's features, benefits, system requirements, operating environments and optional extras. |
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A step-by-step guide to using the solution. |
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A look at where the product is heading, the overall market and upgrade options. |
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A case study of a company that uses the solution. |
Special Reports
In addition to
test reports and newsletter services on digital
multifunctional devices, copiers, fax machines and printers, BLI publishes special
reports throughout the year on a range of office products other than the primary products
it reports on. For example, we may offer reports on phone systems, paper shredders, copy
control systems or mailing machines. These reports are written by some of the most
respected reporters in the industry and offer keen insight and excellent buying
advice on each product category.
Ordering Test Reports
Test Reports are available as part of some bliQ
packages. bliQ is a powerful web-based information
solution where all the intelligence needed to give you the winning edge is only a mouse click
away. To find out more about bliQ
click here or call your Account Manager at 201-488-0404.
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