Robust Enterprise eBusiness Solution Gives Leading Value-Added Distributor a Competitive Edge Columbus, OH – November 14, 2005 – Cranel Imaging, the leading value-added distributor of document
imaging, storage, and duplication products and services, announced today that it has successfully
implemented the Comergent eBusiness System™ to power its robust Cranel Imaging Online website.
The system enables Cranel Imaging value-added resellers the ability to search products, pricing and
place orders all in one convenient website. Cranel Imaging resellers are now able to securely log on to the Cranel Imaging Online website to access
information for thousands of products. The system also provides the reseller with guidance to the best
products and related pricing. Cranel Imaging resellers can now configure complex product orders with
increased efficiency, then place, track, and manage orders 24x7 throughout the purchasing process.
“Imaging Solutions is excited about the launch of Cranel Imaging Online. As beta users, our sales and
administrative team has been participating in the testing phase and Cranel Imaging’s development team
has been open to our feedback,” said Roger S. Tausig, president Imaging Solutions, Inc. “After receiving
input from the beta users, Cranel Imaging implemented a number of ideas and, as a result, we have
found that the system is easy to navigate and is accessible when we need it.” “We are excited about giving our resellers yet another tool to help them manage their business with
Cranel Imaging. Our resellers now have the ability to work with us via a robust eBusiness system at their
convenience,” said Scott Slack, vice president and general manager, Cranel Imaging. “The Comergent
solution will allow Cranel Imaging and our resellers to operate more effectively, creating a powerful winwin
situation.” “Cranel Imaging is leading the market with their new offering by making it fast and easy for their resellers
to do business, however and wherever they choose”, said Jean Kovacs, president and CEO, Comergent.
“With the Comergent eBusiness system, Cranel Imaging is able to solve complex process problems and
align internal and external systems in record time with visible results.” About Cranel Imaging
Cranel Imaging is the nation’s leading value-added distributor (VAD) of document imaging, storage and
duplication products and services. Cranel Imaging complements the expertise of its value-added resellers
with its specialty document imaging knowledge, a flexible business approach, and the ability to effectively
represent their needs to manufacturer organizations. Cranel Imaging’s portfolio includes a full range of
industry specific software applications, document scanners, imaging processing equipment, online
storage, optical storage, CD, and DVD storage, on demand publishing and duplication, and unsurpassed
service through a variety of service providers including Versitec, the service division of Cranel, Inc. For
more information on Cranel Imaging and the company's products and services, call 888-732-1233 or visit
www.cranelimaging.com. About Comergent
Comergent is the leading provider of eBusiness solutions for the extended enterprise. The Comergent
eBusiness System™ orchestrates complex product, selling, and order management processes across
multiple enterprise systems, business organizations, and sales channels. Comergent’s customers are
able to increase revenues while reducing the cost of sales by making it fast and easy for their customers
to do business with them. Customers include industry leaders like Applied Biosystems, Best Buy, Cisco
Systems, Gates Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, J. C. Penney, NEC Solutions America,
Nissan Motor Co., Pearson Education, Pitney Bowes, Stanley Works, and The Toro Company.
Comergent is privately held with headquarters in Redwood City, Calif. For more information, visit
www.comergent.com. About Imaging Solutions
Imaging Solutions, Inc. is a premier system integrator and custom software developer of document
imaging, workflow and other Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems. Headquartered in
Wallingford, CT, they serve the healthcare, financial services, insurance, gaming, publishing,
manufacturing and services industries. Imaging Solutions integrates ECM software, scanners and line of
business applications and utilizes professional services expertise to deploy a solution that meets their
client’s business goals and requirements. For more information on Imaging Solutions, visit
www.imagingsolutions.com or call 1-888-230-4624. |
