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NORWALK, Conn., April 16, 2008  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and Corporate Express NV (NYSE: CXP) today announced a definitive agreement for Xerox to acquire Veenman B.V., a subsidiary of Corporate Express, for approximately $68 million (€43 million) expanding Xerox's reach into the small and mid-sized business (SMB) market in the Netherlands. Veenman, with six offices located throughout the Netherlands, is the country's leading independent distributor of office printers, copiers, and multifunction devices serving small and mid-size businesses.

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Capelle a/d IJssel, the Netherlands, Veenman has recently expanded to provide document management software and consulting support to its customers. As an office technology dealer, Veenman sells products from various suppliers, none of which today include Xerox. In addition to its existing offerings, Veenman will start selling Xerox document management products following the close of the acquisition. continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 15, 2008  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has won a five-year blanket purchase agreement on an estimated $400 million U.S. Air Force contract for the placement of Xerox multifunction printers, network copiers and supplies.

Xerox will provide technology and services to help the Air Force reduce expenses, consolidate equipment and achieve global standards in its document management operations.

"Winning this eligibility is a highly competitive process and Xerox is well positioned to meet head-on the Air Force's cost savings initiative," said Greg Jones, senior vice president, Public Sector Operations, Xerox Corporation. "Our global document outsourcing capabilities, digital print technology and professional consulting services have successfully helped enterprises achieve top-line quality and bottom-line productivity savings - we can do the same for the U.S. Armed Forces." continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 02, 2008  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation have joined to educate print providers on the essentials of running a successful digital printing business. The 2008 PIA/GATF Digital Print Webinar Series features leading industry experts speaking on a range of topics in sales and marketing, print operations and business development.

"With more printers adopting digital, we want to ensure our members have the appropriate resources to be successful in the digital space," said Lisa Rawa, vice president, marketing, PIA/GATF. "This Webinar series is a great opportunity for our members to learn strategies for generating profit and growth with digital printing." continue reading...

Uxbridge, UK, March 31, 2008  -- Xerox is the number one paper brand for cut sheet paper in Europe for the fifth year running, according to research by Opticom International Research. The industry standard benchmark survey for office paper brands has been conducted among more than 4,000 professional end users across seven countries in Europe. Opticom's Brand Equity Index (BEI) is a complete approach to strategic branding. It assesses the impact of individual office paper brands, benchmarks the leading brands against each other and evaluates the success of individual brand strategies over time using four key drivers of brand equity: spontaneous awareness; top-of-mind; qualities and associations; and loyalty. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., March 31, 2008  -- Memos, reports, invoices, forms, presentations and instructions are the trademark of a busy office - and signal the vital role paper plays in it every day. Yet Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) studies show that office workers throw away 45 percent of documents within 24 hours of printing them.

How can you stay productive while using resources wisely?

Paper is a renewable resource. If you think before you print and choose the paper that's right for the job, you can reduce the environmental footprint of your office. As one of the world's largest suppliers of papers for office printers and copiers, Xerox is sharing five simple tips for smart paper use. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., March 27, 2008  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) received preliminary court approval to settle a securities lawsuit that dates back to 2000.

The company agreed to settle this case to avoid the time, expense and uncertainty of litigation. Xerox did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, which is subject to final court approval and other conditions.

"Our strong financial position gives us the flexibility to resolve this issue while continuing to deliver shareholder value through share repurchase, dividends and acquisitions," said Anne Mulcahy, Xerox chairman and chief executive officer. continue reading...

NORWALK, Conn., March 25, 2008  -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today unveiled the industry's first Sustainability Calculator designed to help customers pinpoint opportunities to reduce their environmental impact while reducing costs. The new proprietary software tool measures the overall impact a company's document technologies have on the environment.

The Sustainability Calculator is the newest assessment tool available through Xerox Office Services. It evaluates the current office environment of printers, copiers and multifunction devices and then measures environmental benefits that could be achieved in terms of energy and paper use, solid waste, water, air and greenhouse gas emissions. This tool provides customers the first fact-based measurement of their environmental footprint. continue reading...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 17, 2008  -- Arming the mortgage industry with the technology to revamp its business processes, drive cost savings and improve customer service, Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) introduces new features to its BlitzDocs™ Collaboration Suite. One of the most widely-used electronic solutions to view and deliver mortgage documents, BlitzDocs now offers a quicker and more secure way to process new or re-financed home loans.

Xerox Mortgage Services' Web-based BlitzDocs software helps users manage the entire loan process online, from submission to completion. BlitzDocs' patented technology helps lenders, brokers and investors reduce document-related costs and build a competitive advantage in capturing new loan applications. continue reading...

WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 7, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been named the 2008 Channel Champion in the Workgroup Color Printers and Multifunction Printers categories by CRN magazine, a leading industry publication for businesses that sell technology, services and solutions.More than 2,000 solution providers, including value added resellers, responded to the annual Channel Champions study, which asks for a ranking of manufacturers based on such attributes as product quality and reliability, financial benefits, and channel program support and satisfaction. "For the last 17 years, solution providers have come to rely on the CRN Channel Champions study as a way to evaluate the leading technology vendors in the Channel today," said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel. "We congratulate Xerox for delivering high quality solutions that satisfy business partners." continue reading...