March 27, 2012
Kodak today announced that it has entered an agreement with Phoenix Ink to manage services for more than 900 ink refill kiosks across the U.S.
The deal between Kodak and Phoenix Ink includes on-site support, on-site repair, preventative maintenance check-ups and upgrades. Under the terms of the agreement, Kodak will provide next-day or two-day response for all service requests.
"Phoenix Ink's kiosks provide retailers a way to offer customers convenience and cost savings," said David Scanlan, president of Phoenix Ink. "Kodak provides technical expertise, responsive service, proven experience and nationwide coverage. We strive to provide operational excellence, and Kodak helps us achieve that goal."
"Kodak's support for Phoenix Ink leverages our heritage of service in the retail market, expanding our participation in the marketplace beyond photo kiosks into this exciting new space of consumer self-serve kiosks and at the same time enables Phoenix Ink to focus on its core business," said Kathy Clas, Kodak's director of multi-vendor services, enterprise services and solutions.
"Kodak's proven experience in kiosk management paired with a broad background in multi-vendor service for the enterprise, from digital display to storage devices, allows us to create a world-class experience for Phoenix Ink's customers."
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