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Epson Scanning Solutions Help Small Businesses Get Ready for Tax Season with AI

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Epson RapidReceipt Scanners Set up Small Offices for Success
Turning Documents into Smart Digital Assets for AI Workflows

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves and becomes integral to everyday workflows, businesses must invest in tools that seamlessly integrate with AI technologies to stay competitive, enhance productivity, and future-proof operations. As tax season approaches, Epson, the best-selling retail scanner brand in North America,1 is supporting small businesses looking to upgrade technology with promotional prices on its RapidReceipt® series of dedicated business scanners, designed specifically to quickly scan, process, and organize financial documents and receipts into useful, AI-ready digital data.

Epson RapidReceipt Scanners Turn Financial Documents and Receipts into Smart Digital Assets to Support AI Workflows.

“As businesses plan for the fiscal year and prepare for tax season, making strategic investments to improve workflow is key. To fully take advantage of AI, it’s essential to digitize all data – a task that requires accurate scanning,” said Carrie Fox, director, Scanners, Consumables and Retail Channel Marketing, Epson America. “RapidReceipt scanners with ScanSmart AI PRO technology enable businesses to maximize efficiency by streamlining the digitizing process and harnessing the power of AI for everyday workflows.”

The line of RapidReceipt scanners are high-performance, innovative solutions engineered to seamlessly tackle the increasing number of receipts and invoices that need to be organized and referenced. Driven by Epson ScanSmart® AI PRO technology2, RapidReceipt scanners go beyond simple document capture, quickly and accurately converting scanned information into smart digital data – making documents AI-ready for the future of Microsoft® Copilot, Apple® Intelligence, and ChatGPT workflows, and future-proofing the management of proprietary data. Unique to Epson’s RapidReceipt scanners, the included receipt management software automatically extracts and categorizes receipts and invoices, which can then be exported to popular financial software like TurboTax® and QuickBooks®3. Featuring TrueFeed™ Technology, RapidReceipt scanners offer an advanced paper feed mechanism that reliably scans stacks of papers, receipts and invoices, regardless of size, efficiently with no interruption. Coupled with HyperClear™ Technology, delivering unparalleled optics, documents scanned with RapidReceipt are clear, sharp, high-quality and readily usable by AI assistants.

“Using a dedicated scanner with AI OCR integration capabilities can help small businesses save time searching and organizing data, which is especially important during tax time. Imagine telling the AI assistant to ‘consolidate all my business receipts for Q1 and send them to my accountant,’ or ‘tell me how much I spent at the office supply store in 2024.’ It could potentially save hours of research and work,” said Fox.

Tax Season Promotions
To help support small businesses looking for new technology, Epson is currently offering tax season discount pricing across select RapidReceipt scanners, available through the Epson e-store and select retailers and e-tailers4:

RapidReceipt RR-600W wireless desktop document scanner is available for as low as $369.99 ($100 off), regularly $499.99, at Amazon, Best Buy, Office Depot, and Staples.RapidReceipt RR-400W wireless compact desktop document scanner is available for as low as $299.99 ($80 off), regularly $379.99, at Amazon, Best Buy, Office Depot, and Staples.RapidReceipt RR-70W wireless mobile document scanner is available for as low as $189.99 ($70 off), regularly $259.99, at Amazon, Best Buy, Office Depot, and Staples.RapidReceipt RR-60 mobile document scanner is available for as low as $159.99 ($60 off), regularly $219.99, at Amazon, Best Buy, Office Depot, and Staples.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

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Source: Circana, Retail Tracking Service, U.S. & Canada, Scanners, August 2023 to July 2024.

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Includes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. OCR leverages artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to convert documents and images of text into digital files for use with 3rd party generative AI solutions. Data entered in 3rd party AI solutions is subject to the 3rd party’s terms of use and privacy policies. Always check the output of AI generated content for accuracy.

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Requires Epson ScanSmart software.

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Start date and end date for deals will vary across the range of retailers and e-tailers. Prices for all products listed are subject to change.

EPSON, Epson ScanSmart, Epson Smart Panel and RapidReceipt are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Apple Intelligence and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a registered trademark and Google Drive is a trademark of Google LLC. OneDrive and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2025 Epson America, Inc.

 

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WePlay Launches Spring Fantasy Collaboration with Peach Cat, Bringing Players a New Kawaii Experience

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ISTANBUL, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, WePlay App, a highly popular platform in Turkey, announced a limited-time spring collaboration with the globally adored kawaii IP Peach Cat. Themed “Spring Fantasy Collaboration,” the partnership introduces immersive interactive activities, exclusive virtual items, and special welfare programs to create a festive experience blending spring romance with anime-inspired fantasy. This collaboration breaks boundaries between virtual and reality, focusing on “social interaction + kawaii culture” to deliver a novel entertainment experience for Gen Z users, embodying the youthful ethos of “Play with attitude, meet like-minded friends.”

As a beloved social platform favored by Gen Z, WePlay App is committed to bringing joy and connections to young people worldwide. Its mission is to “connect the world through play” and redefine online social entertainment. The collaborating IP, Peach Cat, has taken the global social media scene by storm with its adorable, healing persona and the spirit of “being yourself is cool,” amassing millions of fans. This partnership not only merges brand cultures but also aims to offer users a refreshed, kawaii-filled social experience.

To deepen the “kawaii” immersion, WePlay launched Peach Cat-themed PLAYSHOWS and stickers. Users can obtain exclusive PLAYSHOWs through gift activities, transforming into their favorite Peach Catt characters to celebrate a uniquely vibrant spring.

A WePlay App market representative stated: “Collaborating with Peach Cat marks a significant step in exploring the ‘IP + social’ model. We hope to use kawaii culture as a bridge, empowering Gen Z to express their individuality and forge genuine connections.” The Peach Cat team added: “This collaboration transcends virtual and real-world boundaries, integrating Peach Cat’s ‘sweet yet cool’ energy into daily life. Together with WePlay users, we’re creating unforgettable memories.”

WePlay is a next-gen social entertainment platform combining games, interactive features, and community-driven experiences under the mission of “making the world more vibrant through interaction.” Leveraging AI technology, immersive gameplay, and interest-based social scenarios, WePlay continuously enhances localized experiences across regions. Its innovative approach has attracted millions of loyal users, setting it apart in the competitive market. With a vision to “connect the world through play,” WePlay continues to lead global online social trends.

This spring, join WePlay App and Peach Cat to “peach out” of the ordinary! Dive into their kawaii collaboration today and craft your own unforgettable spring memories.

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China-Brazil Economic and Trade Forum Convenes in São Paulo, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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SAO PAULO , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The China-Brazil Economic and Commercial Forum took place in São Paulo, Brazil, on March 28, bringing together high-profile government officials and business leaders from both countries. Keynote speakers included Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT); Luiz Augusto de Castro Neves, President of the Brazil-China Business Council; and Yu Peng, Consul General of China in São Paulo.

In his address, Ren Hongbin highlighted the enduring partnership between China and Brazil, emphasizing CCPIT’s commitment to expanding economic collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Leading a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs, Ren engaged in high-level talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, exploring new opportunities in industrial integration, supply chain resilience, and multilateral innovation. China reiterated its support for Brazil’s 2024 BRICS presidency and the mutual goal of a “Golden 50 Years” of robust bilateral cooperation and solidarity among Global South nations.

Brazilian participants emphasized the resilience and complementary strengths of economic ties between the two nations in the face of global challenges, including rising protectionism, climate change transitions, and technological disruptions. Key opportunities were identified in green energy, high-value industries, and integrated supply chains, with calls for businesses to leverage platforms like the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) to advance sustainable growth.

Co-organized by CCPIT and the Brazil-China Business Council, the forum attracted over 100 delegates from trade agencies, chambers, and companies, culminating in on-site agreements worth over US$2 billion spanning agriculture, mining, and CISCE participation.

During the visit, Ren Hongbin headed a delegation of over 40 companies, representing key sectors, including agriculture, food processing, finance, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, and healthcare. The delegation engaged in strategic talks with Brazilian government and business leaders while touring local companies to identify and pursue collaborative opportunities.

For more information, please visit https://en.cisce.org.cn/

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TVU Networks Showcases Game-Changing Cloud Production Partnerships at NAB 2025

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TVU Networks announces two groundbreaking partnerships set to revolutionize their cloud production ecosystem, delivering unprecedented capabilities to content creators and broadcasters alike.

CUPERTINO, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant industry advancement, TVU has partnered with IRLToolkit, the premier technology innovator serving IRL (In Real Life) content creators. IRLToolkit’s cloud-hosted OBS service has emerged as the gold standard for high-quality live production and distribution, powering the broadcasts of influential creators such as Paymoney Wubby and Daily Dasher.

This strategic alliance seamlessly integrates TVU MediaHub’s sophisticated cloud routing and scheduling capabilities into IRLToolkit’s dynamic mobile live streaming platform. The integration enables global content routing, management, and distribution with remarkable efficiency. Content creators now gain access to TVU’s proprietary ISX patent technology, delivering sub-second latency synchronized audio-video transmission—a critical advantage in unpredictable network environments where reliability matters most.

“Live IRL streaming thrives on spontaneity and creativity, demanding workflows built specifically for these unique challenges,” explains Kyle Manning, CEO of IRLToolkit. “TVU MediaHub integrates perfectly into our ecosystem, combining performance, reliability, and intuitive operation for streamers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in live content creation.”

Simultaneously, TVU has formed a partnership with InSync Technology, a distinguished 21-year veteran in broadcast standards conversion with heritage tracing back to digital broadcasting pioneer Snell & Wilcox. This collaboration brings premium video processing capabilities to TVU’s cloud production platform through native integration of InSync’s sophisticated FrameFormer technology directly into TVU MediaHub.

The integration offers media organizations access to high-end motion-compensated frame rate conversion without leaving MediaHub’s streamlined user interface. Users can now effortlessly activate FrameFormer’s powerful enhancement tools with a simple checkbox selection, eliminating the complexity of additional equipment or convoluted setup procedures.

“TVU MediaHub stands as a market-leading flexible routing platform capable of handling virtually any input and output format,” notes James Taylor, CEO of InSync Technology. “By embedding FrameFormer directly within MediaHub, media organizations can now achieve the highest-quality frame rate and deinterlacing conversion as an integral part of their cloud-based workflow, completely eliminating requirements for additional hardware.”

TVU CEO Paul Shen emphasizes the company’s enduring vision: “Our fundamental mission remains making professional-level live production accessible to all media and content creators. These strategic partnerships represent critical milestones toward that goal. For two decades, we’ve maintained laser focus on customer needs, empowering them to achieve increasingly efficient, flexible, and intensive live content production through relentless innovation.”

 

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