TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC. LAUNCHES e-BRIDGE SMARTCARD FOR e-STUDIO™ PRODUCT FAMILY
New Advanced Security Peripheral Offers Flexible and Convenient Authentication System for Increased Print Security
IRVINE , California ( Jan 02, 2008 ) :
Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) today announced the launch of the e-BRIDGE SmartCard for its popular e-STUDIO™ multifunction products (MFPs). This advanced security authentication solution allows companies to easily create printing and coping protocols with the use of a personal identity card, increasing document confidentiality while simultaneously saving time in the authentication process. Because the e-BRIDGE SmartCard is built on existing Identity Card technology, the authentication module will work with current-generation building access cards, leveraging existing security tools and protocols onto the business’ e-STUDIO fleet quickly and efficiently.
“The e-BRIDGE SmartCard answers the call from business for increased document security and privacy, while not being overly complex to deploy or use day-to-day,” said Kay Fernandez, director, Product and Solutions Marketing, TABS. “New and existing e-STUDIO customers can directly manage document security and increase printing accountability without having to refresh or replace their current MFP fleet.”
The e-BRIDGE SmartCard authentication peripheral is a two-part system that uses a contactless Identity Card reader that supports both HID iClass and MIFARE Classic access cards, minimizing training, deployment and installation time. The e-BRIDGE SmartCard identity card reader connects via a high-speed USB port and conveniently attaches to the right side of the operation console for instant access on new and existing e-STUDIO MFPs. Once enabled by the certified Toshiba service technician, administration rights are handled via the TopAccess web interface and Windows Active Directory. The e-BRIDGE SmartCard can be configured for custom levels of security, enabling or limiting user access to specific MFP functions in a single office, or for all the MFPs in a company’s fleet. The combination scanner/access card also allows for printing authorization filtering to limit businesses’ workflow needs, allowing or denying access to a specific MFP on the network based on the individual access card. Once integrated to the customer’s e-STUDIO product, the e-BRIDGE SmartCard protects against unauthorized access and enables end-user accountability for all MFP activity through the use of the access card.
Toshiba’s e-BRIDGE SmartCard is now available through Toshiba’s nationwide network of dealers for a suggested list price starting at $1,200. To find an authorized dealer in your area, please call 800-GO-TOSHIBA or visit the TABS Web site at www.copiers.toshiba.com.
Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) manages product planning, marketing, sales, service support and distribution of copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers, and toner products throughout the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TABS has four divisions: the Electronic Imaging Division; the Toner Products Division; the Document Solutions Engineering Division; and TOPAC U.S.A., Inc., dba Toshiba Business Solutions (TBS), a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of TABS, that operates a network of wholly-owned office equipment dealers throughout the United States. Named the most favored manufacturer eight times by the Business Technology Association (BTA), Toshiba’s entire product line, customer support and marketing distribution policies are markers for the industry. Among the many other awards garnered in recent years, Toshiba was named the “Manufacturer of the Year” seven times by Marketing Research Consultants (MRC), and has twice been named to the CIO 100 for being among the top 100 “bold” (2005) and “agile” (2004) companies in the world.
TABS is an independent operating company of Toshiba Corporation, the seventh largest electronics/electrical equipment company and the world's 91st largest company in terms of sales. Ranked by Fortune magazine as the 10th Most Admired Electronics Company in the World, Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in high technology products with more than 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Fiscal year revenue in 2006 was approximately $60 billion.
For more information on Toshiba copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers or toner products, or for a dealer in your area, call (800)-GO-TOSHIBA or visit the TABS Web site at www.copiers.toshiba.com.