Bliq Is the Most Comprehensive Source of Independent Research, Data and Analysis in the Industry

Research. Tools. Analysis. bliQ is the most comprehensive source of independent research, data and analysis in the industry. With a hardware database of over 50,000 document imaging devices and a robust database of document imaging software, bliQ helps you understand your products and the competition, while automating time-consuming daily workflows.

Research Tools Analysis

© Keypoint Intelligence | 2 BLI Research Hardware Specifications Over 50,000 product specs in bliQ which includes hundreds of spec fields (MSRP, part numbers, predecessor/successor, supplies, options etc.).

Product Photos View hundreds of OEM provided product photos and photos taken during testing.

Manufacturer Literature Access product sheets, press releases, user guides, and brochures on individual devices.

© Keypoint Intelligence | 3 BLI Research Software Specifications Over 1,000 product specs in the database on document management, print management, mobile printing, cost accounting, MFP apps etc. including pricing and hard-to-find feature information.

Product Briefs Detailed overviews that highlight key features, target markets and more.

Photo Gallery Screenshots of tested products.

Manufacturer Literature Access product sheets, press releases, user guides, and brochures on individual devices.

My bliQ My bliQ is a new dashboard where you can access your saved content and favorite tools.

• Search for products right from the home screen by using the Product Search box

• Access your saved content, favorites, comparisons, searches and more

• Quickly reference frequently used tools and reports using the Quick Access Dashboard

• Access recent articles written by BLI’s editorial team and the most viewed products

• Access your most recently viewed product pages or reports by checking out your “Recently Viewed”

My Folders A new way to save and organize bliQ content

• Access your saved content, favorites, comparisons, searches and more

• Drag and drop saved bliQ content right into your custom folders to begin organizing

• Organize your custom folders by customers, products or any grouping desired

• Easily toggle between hardware and software search with one click

• Use filters to find exactly what you’re looking for

• View quick specs on the search results screen or view full specs by selecting individual products

• Add devices to your “favorites” right from search so you can quickly reference them later

• Save “alerts” from the search page so you can be notified when specs are updated, a new test report is added and more

• Select up to 25 devices to compare right from the search page

• Stay on top of the latest launched products by using filters (country, year, manufacturer and product type) for your specified criteria

• View the quick specs of each model on the timeline by clicking on the product to view product detail

• Easily see the predecessor & replacement models and their intro dates for models on the timeline (can be found in product detail)

• Use the product count at the top of the tool to identify how many products are in your specified search Product Detail

• Easily add products to your list by selecting the “select” box in the product detail

• Open all product details by click the Expand All button

• Auto-highlight differences in specs using the “Highlight Differences Against this Product” feature

• Toggle between three new spec views: Show All Specs, Show Only Differences and Show My Spec View

• Customize your side by side using multiple highlight colors, row and column reorganization, hide rows and then save it for later

• Identify competitive models in one click using the “Add a Similar Product” link

• Save your comparison for later, print or export your comparison to excel

• Build a customized quote by configuring a device, adding accessories, options or include a custom discount • Compare up to 5 different configurations at once • Easily identify and select options and/or accessories from BLI’s suggested list • Add your own custom options with custom pricing • Editable fields make it easy to adjust pricing and quantities • Add a solution to your configuration • Customize your configuration by adding your company logo, company name, product specifications • Print or export your quote to word or excel

• Easily calculate and compare TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for printers and MFPs

• Customize and adjust yields and pricing to mimic specific printing environments

• View TCO analysis which includes a breakdown of average cost per page, total cost of ownership, average monthly cost, and more

• Print TCO results

• Advanced options for calculating TCO includes fields for inputting leasing information, service contracts, and more

• Add up to 12 unique device configurations per fleet and calculate the total cost of running devices over a set period of time for the entire fleet

• Compare the TCO of one fleet against another

• Adjust supplies pricing or build in service costs, including cost per page for color and mono

• Price out lease vs. purchase costs

• Calculate multiple quantities of the same device

• Customize and adjust yields and pricing to mimic specific printing environments

• View TCO analysis which includes a breakdown of average cost per page, total cost of ownership, average monthly cost, and more

• Customize device energy data using a customer’s unique output volumes and local energy costs

• Base device energy performance on vendor specifications or BLI test data

• Gauge a device’s environmental impact by converting energy use to CO2 emissions

• Determine the number of trees customers can save by duplexing

Now you can access and share specially written single-page customer benefits (based on BLI’s testing), specifications and brief product overviews while combining your hardware and software products in one concise report.

Create a custom brochure in 3 easy steps!

1. Drag and drop products from your list to include in your brochure

2. Select content to include in your brochure by checking the box next to each item (Benefits assessment, Product Overview, Specs) 3. Generate your brochure! bliQ’s Brochure Builder is a premium feature available for customers who have both hardware and software subscriptions.

Customize your contact information, or let bliQ auto-fill your profile for Benefits Assessment pages you are specially written user benefits based on BLI’s product testing.

© Keypoint Intelligence | 15 BLI Analysis Test Reports • Access thousands of test reports in the database • See how specific products performed in BLI’s rigorous testing • Use a test report as collateral/leave behinds in selling situations • See what rating a competitive product received

What’s inside a BLI Test Report? • BLI Test Ratings and Recommendation • Strengths & Weaknesses • Test Results and Observations • Reliability, ease of use, productivity, image quality etc. • Lifecycle TCO Analysis charts • Certificate of Reliability

Manufacturer Pick Award Article BLI Environmental Environmental Test Press Release Lab Notes

Ex: Konica Minolta bizhub c554 TCO Analysis Side-by-Side Comparison Energy Calculator

Configure with Options

© Keypoint Intelligence | 19 Hardware Brands in bliQ OKI ABDICK Decision Data Kodak Shinko Technologies OKi Data Acer America Dell Kodak Alaris SINDOH Oki Printing Solutions Achiever Delphax Konica Smith Corona Olivetti ACOM Dex Business Systems Konica Minolta Sony Olympia Advanced Matrix Digital Equipment KYOCERA SOURCE Technologies Olympus Advanced Techologies Duplo Kyocera Milta South Western Bell OnDemand Alps Elec and Eltek Avatex Lanier Standard Output Technology Ambir ENCAD Lexmark Star Micronics Panasonic Analog Epson LG Sun MicroSystems Pantum Anzac Facit Lumina Swintec Pentax Apple Fargo Lynxx Automation Synergystex Pitney Bowes AT&T Fujitsu MacDermid ColorSpan T/R Systems Plustek Atlantic Technologies GCC Memjet Tally Primera Audiovox General Parametrics Memorex TallyGenicom Printer Systems International Avision GENICOM Meto USA Tektronix Printonix BancTec Gestetner Microplex Tellular Communications Printware Bell South Guis Microtek Toshiba QMS BGL Heidelberg Minolta Totevision Quasar Bowe Bell and Howell Hitachi Minolta-QMS Trans-Lux Radio Shack Braley Communications HP MITA TROY Relisys Brother I.R.I.S. Mitsubishi International UMAX Ricoh Calcomp IBM Monroe Unisys RISO Canon Ibml Muratec Visioneer Royal CITIFAX IKON Nashuatec Widecom Royal Copystar Citizen Imaging Network NCR XANTE Ryno Compaq Imagistics Neat Xeikon Samsung Copystar Imagistics (Pitney Bowes) NEC Xerox Sanyo CTC InfoPrint Newgen Imaging Xerox/OmniFax Savin DAEWOO InoTec Nikon Scan-Optics Danika Interface Systems Nipson Seiko Data General Ivina Nitsuko Seiko I Infotech Dataco DeRex JetFax Northwestern Bell Selectec Dataproducts Kentek Oce Sharp DAYTEK KIP Oce Imagistics

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