Did you know that the S-Curve is used to determine performance regarding time and effort? It assists in determining the level of maturity of an industry or a product. We have moved from an evolution of people following processes supported by technology to technology driving processes supported by people.
This is where we need to carve out our next S-Curve. After attending Sharp’s National Dealer meeting in Phoenix last week, I can see where Sharp is nicely positioned with their view of the Smart Ecosystem and the Evolution of Work.
Said Doug Albregts, President and CEO, “Foxconn closely partners with the world’s leading IT tech organizations such as Apple, Amazon, Intel, Google, and Microsoft, and in aggregate knows very intimately, the direction and future of the IT industry. With Foxconn being Sharp’s parent company, we now have a seat at the big table and has access to technology and a stronger “pulse” of IT.”
Starting today, Sharp has 20+ new MFP’s that provide the customer with the same user experience regardless of the make and model of the product. This uniformity of design, common user interface, common accessories and supplies with same toner, developer and drum provides significant benefits when it comes to streamlining operations and stabilizing cost per copy for managed print services programs. It was stated that the multi-functional copier is still important to the ecosystem today and into the future. Sharp’s core business products start with the multi-functional copier and display because of the synergy of both products sitting on the network which is perfect for the SMB space.
The bridge of investments into the future consist of robotics, water generation, 8K, monitors and NAS. The access to this technology will drive the future of the Smart Home & Smart Office giving us more flexibility, collaboration in the workspace and ability to work anywhere. This equates to the Smart Life concept that Sharp has its pulse on since Foxconn makes almost 50% of the world’s electronic devices.
Products such as the world’s largest 70” wall monitor state of the art Aquos Board that you have to experience to understand it, Thecus networked attached storage device, Skywell water generation, smart signage and the security robot drew much attention in the product showcase. There were 10 new smart signage boards introduced that are simple and easy to use.
Sharp’s branding of AIoT combining artificial intelligence and internet of things together realizing a smart society with people oriented IOT with the product, platform and service at its core showed us examples of how 5G will allow us to connect our things at a faster speed soon. 5G will provide us with 10 times the download speed needed to use all the things we connect to the internet.
The future ecosystem will focus on 8k (the highest ultra-high definition television resolution) which is driving the need for 5G. Data collection analysis will spark new ideas for new business opportunities. With Sharp’s history of creativity of over 100 years, you can clearly see how committed they are to innovation with a new business vision that will change the world by creating the seeds for new industry advancements.
Sharps vision of the smart office was highlighted with the announcement of Alexaforbusiness with the concept of voice being the way people want to interact with a device. The Smart Office combines mobility, cloud and 5G starting with authenticating when you walk into a meeting room to connect to the devices you need that day wherever you go leveraging your existing infrastructure. It provides us all with seamless integration across our lifestyles again showing Sharp’s Smart ecosystem innovation.
There were 939 total participants with 605 dealership participants and 166 dealerships represented.
Today, it is apparent that Sharp has their pulse on the technology needed to win in business now and into the future. #Pulse17 was a fabulous event!
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