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ZINK Imaging Receives Computerworld Horizon Award for Their ZINK(TM) Zero Ink(TM) Printing Technology
Panel of Independent CIOs Recognizes ZINK Imaging for Its Revolutionary Inkless Digital Printing Technology
| Source: ZINK Imaging
WALTHAM, MA--(Marketwire - August 20, 2007) - ZINK Imaging, the innovators behind the
revolutionary ZINK Zero Ink digital printing technology, today announced
that IDG's Computerworld, the premier source of IT industry news and
analysis, selected ZINK Imaging as a recipient of its third annual
Computerworld Horizon Awards Program for cutting-edge technologies. The
ZINK Technology was selected by an independent panel of senior IT
executives.
"The Computerworld Horizon Awards Program recognizes companies developing
innovative, promising technologies which hold the potential to
significantly affect enterprises in the near future," said Don Tennant,
editor-in-chief of Computerworld. "Our panel of senior IT executives
evaluated submissions from leading corporations, universities, and research
labs. ZINK Imaging was chosen for its game-changing 'ink-free' approach to
printing. All of the award winners are demonstrating leadership in IT
management and innovation in their industry sectors."
The ZINK Technology makes it possible to print and experience full color
digital images without the need for ink cartridges or ribbons. This new
inkless technology delivers a truly magical experience that not only
enables high quality printing in places never before been possible, but is
good for the environment and is affordable for everyone. ZINK Technology
is a catalyst for advanced product development, enabling world-class brands
to offer consumers new advantages and even new product categories.
The key is the patented ZINK Paper, an advanced composite material with
patented yellow, magenta, and cyan dye crystals embedded inside and a
protective polymer overcoat outside. Before printing, the embedded dye
crystals are colorless so ZINK Paper looks like regular white photo paper.
A ZINK Enabled printer uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals.
The printing process is now radically simple. Just add paper and print.
The results are high quality, long lasting, durable, and affordable images.
"We're delighted to receive this accolade from Computerworld as continued
acknowledgement of what we consider to be a pretty amazing technological
achievement -- the ability to print without ink," said Wendy Caswell,
President and CEO, ZINK Imaging. "Our innovation makes people smile and say
'Wow!' We look forward to sharing this magic with the world later this
year."
The Horizon Award winners are profiled in a special report in the August 20
issue of Computerworld.
About ZINK Imaging
ZINK Imaging, a privately held company, was founded to enable millions of
customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK Zero Ink products. ZINK Imaging is
headquartered in Massachusetts, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing
facility in North Carolina. For more information, please visit
http://www.zink.com/.
About the Horizon Awards
The Computerworld Horizon awards were established in 2005 to inform readers
of the most cutting-edge technologies that are "on the horizon" from
research labs and private companies. The program is accompanied by a
special report in Computerworld magazine and online at
http://www.computerworld.com/horizon. The feature will look at this year's
winning technologies, which include G.Ho.st's Global Hosted Operating
System; Cleversafe Inc.'s Dispersed Storage™ Software; Stanford
University's EyePoint; Symantec Corporation's Symantec Identity Initiative;
ZINK Imaging, Inc.'s ZINK Technology; HP's Memory Spot; Northwestern
University and NEC Labs America CRAMES: Compressed RAM for Embedded
Systems; Eleksen Group plc Wearable Display Module; 'Linguistic Agents Ltd.
Streaming Logic; and The University of Southern California's Streaming
Logic.
About Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for
IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site
(www.computerworld.com), weekly publication, focused conference series and
custom research form the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT
media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more
than 100 awards, including Folio Magazine's 2006 Gold EDDIE Award for the
best technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006 Magazine of the Year
Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from the American Society of
Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). In addition, in 2007 Computerworld's
editor-in-chief Don Tennant received the prestigious Timothy White Award
from American Business Media. Computerworld leads the industry with an
online audience of over 2 million unique monthly visitors and a print
audience of 1,252,000 readers each week (IntelliQuest CIMS Fall 2006).
About International Data Group (IDG)
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media,
events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450
web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital
entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300
magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld,
GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's
lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an
audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and
decision makers.
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events
including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo,
Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a
subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence,
advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90
countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and
industry opportunities and trends.
Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at
http://www.idg.com.