Vasion and MicroTech secure $2.8 million print automation deal

September 6, 2024

Vasion announced a landmark $2.8 million (€2.5 million) contract with the U.S. Army.

This advancement marks a significant step towards improving security and efficiency for Army personnel and became a key component of the Army’s adoption of a cloud-based virtual desktop and consolidation to unified Azure AD domains, Vasion said. This move optimises taxpayer dollars by driving greater operational effectiveness, the company added.

The winning collaboration starts with Vasion’s partnership with Ricoh, strengthened by Ricoh’s established alliance with MicroTech. Through MicroTech’s 23 IDIQs/BPAs, this partnership seamlessly connects to NETCOM, the U.S. Army’s Network Enterprise Technology Command.

“By deploying cutting-edge print automation solutions, we are not only advancing print technology and enhancing operational efficiency but also demonstrating our steadfast commitment to supporting the U.S. Army and strengthening national security,” said MicroTech CEO Tony Jimenez.

Vasion’s PrinterLogic solution will serve as the cornerstone of this contract, offering robust print automation capabilities designed to meet the stringent security and operational requirements of the U.S. Army. Vasion explained that this collaboration is a response to the critical challenges the Army faced in managing print securely within their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) program. PrinterLogic bridges Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) with on-premise environments, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency across the Army’s extensive network.

“Securing this contract is a testament to our dedication to enhancing the U.S. Army’s cybersecurity through innovative print automation solutions,” said Vasion CEO Ryan Wedig. “Our cloud native PrinterLogic solution is specifically designed to meet the Army’s stringent IL-4 security requirements. It provides unparalleled scalability and seamless integration, ensuring that we support the Army’s mission with solutions as robust and adaptable as their operational needs.”

Following a referral in January 2023, the Army initiated a pilot programme with PrinterLogic, starting with 10,000 licenses. The success of this initial deployment has led to an expanded agreement potentially covering up to 150,000 printers distributed across multiple bases and supporting over 1.7 million users across the Army’s operations.

The agreement includes provisions for scalability to match the Army’s evolving operational needs.