Category Archives: Xerox

News and articles about Xerox, one of Rochester New Yorks larger employers.

Cool build for a mini foundry for soda cans

Posted on January 20, 2015 by robertwilkie

If I ever want to start casting with aluminum. This would be the build for me to start with. Its cheap, simple to make, and can still be used for a planter if needed. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-The-Mini-Metal-Foundry/all/

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Xerox software helps predict future hospital costs

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

No idea how it does the prediction, but it basically is trying to help hospitals reduce re-admission of patients. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150106005158/en/Patient-Readmission-Forecaster-Xerox-Data-Analytics-Hospitals#.VK2OFsk5Wiw”>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150106005158/en/Patient-Readmission-Forecaster-Xerox-Data-Analytics-Hospitals#.VK2OFsk5Wiw

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Xerox call center employee (and others) take benefits from others

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robertwilkie

One mom expecting unpaid benefits never got them, instead the call center employee that took care of her call re-routed the benefits to herself. Sounds like there was a small gang of them doing this at a given Xerox call … Continue reading →

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The last of the Janitors in Xerox Webster is gone

Posted on December 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like the 12/24 was the last day for Xerox’s full time janitor staff, now outsourced to a local hotel group. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/2014/12/24/xerox-wraps-webster-layoffs/20867525/

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Xerox vending machine for Trains, not so good

Posted on December 30, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting, Xerox apparently implemented a vending machine like system for the rails in FL, but its not working out too well. http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/9-investigates-ongoing-problems-sunrail-ticketing-/njcYR/

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Xerox sells IT outsourcing for over a Billion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by robertwilkie

I thought Xerox was getting into services, not selling them off? Anyways looks like around a whole bunch of IT folks will now be working for a french company instead of Xerox. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/xerox-sells-outsourcing-business-to-atos-for-1-billion/?_r=0

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So this is really why traffic stop light cameras are popular

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

According to this article, using Xerox’s traffic light cameras have increased revenue for the tickets by 80% for Suffolk. No wonder towns and cities are hot for these items. Nothing to do with traffic safety, more to do with money. … Continue reading →

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Xerox Webster NY gets free 1M from the State

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox won a grant from 1 Million Dollars from the State of NY to do building repairs and by equipment. I am surprised the state gave Xerox the money, since it sounds like the fund for this was originally created … Continue reading →

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Xerox not smelling Oranges in Orange County

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Looks like Xerox is in alot of hot water of its taking over of IT work for Orange County, CA. http://www.voiceofoc.org/countywide/county_government/article_1906ba30-7815-11e4-9518-b3cbeccfe161.html

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Sell Sell Sell :)

Posted on December 9, 2014 by robertwilkie

Article is a bit old now, stock is down from $14.21 to $13.8x now. But it was nice to see it break above $14 for once. http://sleekmoney.com/xerox-corp-hits-new-12-month-high-at-14-21-xrx/82607/

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