Pre-GITEX Interview with Jason McMillan from Epson

This year’s pre-GITEX feature includes a conversation with Jason McMillan, Sales Director, Epson Middle East @ Epson, to understand more about the brand’s expectations for the event. Check out the replies we received.

TECHx: How excited are you for GITEX Technology Week? What are your hopes for this year’s event?

Jason: GITEX is a key platform for Epson and organizations of all sizes and across many industries to drive new business, get closer to customers and partners, and exchange best practices with government, business, and technology thought leaders from the UAE, the Middle East, and worldwide. We look forward to meeting like-minded industry individuals and engaging with potential customers and channel partners.

TECHx: What are the key highlights of your participation in GITEX?

Jason: At GITEX 2021, we will show businesses how switching to the right technology solutions can help them to adapt to any challenges they are facing and enhance their business or work environment, helping them create a flexible workplace and support trends such as e-commerce.

Epson will also officially launch PaperLab to the region. PaperLab is the first in-office, paper secure recycler in the world, that turns wastepaper into new paper.  It helps businesses securely destroy sensitive information, recycle, reduce environmental impact and take control of paper supplies.

In addition, Mr. Yoshiro Nagafusa, President of Epson Europe B.V., will be visiting the event this year demonstrating Epson’s commitment to GITEX and the growing interest of investing in the Middle East market.

TECHx: How can Epson help businesses achieve important business goals through the use of its solutions?

Jason: We aim to provide simple technology switches with Epson’s range of sustainable solutions to further businesses and work environments. In addition, our stand will showcase innovative retail and hospitality solutions at the coffee shop, Heat-Free technology and PaperLab, as well as a dedicated copy center area with merchandise and poster printing.

Epson will be showcasing the below solutions in each demonstration area:

Retail/Hospitality – Switch to agile, low-cost retail solutions

• TM-M30II series compact mPOS receipt printers, a customer display unit DM-D70, colour label printer ColorWorks TM-C6500, and digital signage display solution EB-800F

Home office – Switch to smart home technology solutions

• EcoTank L8160 photo printer, EcoTank L6570, a Fast Foto FF-680W home scanner, WorkForce DS-1660W flatbed scanner with a 25ppm scan speed, and the new EH-LS500 home projector with Android TV and YAMAHA speakers

Corporate office – Switch to productive business solutions

• EcoTank L15180 and the EcoTank M1180 business inkjet printers, the WorkForce Pro A3 printer, WorkForce DS-310 and  WorkForce DS-780N  business scanners, and the EB-735F laser display for immersive presentations

Sustainability – Switch to eco-friendly solutions

• Epson Print Admin Epson’s contactless printing solution, the EcoTank L14150 A3 printer, WorkForce DS-730N A4 sheetfed network scanner, and the EB-725W laser display

Education – Switch to technology that brings learning to life

• WF-C20600 D4TW 240 and WorkForce Pro WF-M5799DWF, high-volume sheetfed WorkForce DS-970 scanner, the ELPDC21 educational document camera to go with the EB-1485Fi laser interactive display projector, as well as the ELPWP10 wireless presentation system for a higher level of control and connectivity in the classroom

Immersive installations –Switch to state-of-the-art solutions

• EB-PU2010B 3LCD installation projector and Ultra-short throw lens ELPLX02S , ELPEC01 camera unit, and 6K lumens laser projector EB- L730U for table projection

Copy centre – Switch to high-productivity printing solutions

• SureColor SC-F100 dye sublimation printer developed for small businesses, a 36-inch SureColor SC-T5100M printer, ColorWorks label printer and the TM-M30II series compact mPOS receipt printer

In addition, visitors also stand a chance to win an Epson EF-11 projector through a virtual car racing competition.

TECHx: What are your major strategic focus for business in 2021 and beyond?

Jason: As Middle East organisations look to make changes that increase their efficiency and cost-savings while decreasing their eco-footprint, Epson showcases smart, sustainable switches at GITEX Technology Week 2021. Epson’s range of solutions supports the region’s fastest- and recovering sectors, including education, retail, entertainment, and corporates that are welcoming colleagues back to the office.