Category Archives: Xerox

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

OK this is promising from Xerox

Interesting article about Xerox and possible involvement with printing out medical devices.  I could see a market here, simple, flexible circuits for healthcare that are disposable (and cheap).  But….besides this article and a few I have seen over the years … Continue reading

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Xerox is hiring R&D…wait a sec

This is a fluff article, but what really got me is it makes it sound like Xerox is hiring R&D (engineers/scientists/etc).  But if I search on dice.com (referenced in the article as a big tool for recruiting by Xerox).  I … Continue reading

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Xerox speeding up traffic lights to get more tickets?

Interesting, one guy went way out his way to prove that Traffic light cameras (that issue tickets) where running seconds faster than ones without so they gave out more tickets. https://photographyisnotacrime.com/2016/02/26/new-york-man-proves-suffolk-county-red-light-camera-program-tricks-drivers-into-citations/

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Xerox makes and app for Denver

Its interesting to see the strange ties Xerox (Services) has with government organizations.  In this case they made an app for transporation and getting around in Denver. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160223006196/en/Denver-Pilots-Travel-App-Xerox-Grip-Urban

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Another batch of Layoffs in Xerox

Another batch in CA this time. http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/xerox-cutting-495-jobs-in-bakersfield

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So if you go to the DMV, it may not be them that mess things up

It looks like Conn. State outsourcing of paperwork to Xerox for commercial truckers hit a problem, Xerox was underbilling the truckers.  And the state wants its money. http://www.journalinquirer.com/connecticut_and_region/dmv-seeking-fees-from-commercial-truckers/article_396b2a10-d988-11e5-8b70-4b79f353aa62.html

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Interesting article that points out where Xerox lost, others may gain

Interesting article about how Xerox lost alot of tech with PARC, but pointed out that its very important to do this work.  And it can be successful for a company even if its not related to current business.  Should be … Continue reading

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Xerox does Trains?

Interesting that a part of Xerox…well part of for now…is building the ticketing system for a French train system. http://thelakeandeswave.com/2016/02/12/xerox-ceo-company-split-will-not-affect-rochester-n-y-jobs.html

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Xerox CEO, maybe believes in Santa Claus too

Xerox’s current CEO is constantly telling media the the split of Xerox will not affect jobs.  But many folks seem to be having a tough time swallowing that.  Me, I agree with the “folks”.  So could this be like kids … Continue reading

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So, Will Xerox vanish in 2-3 years?

Interesting article (note you have to subscribe to see more than the first page).  The author basically likes the split, but still doesn’t think the stock is worth it at its current price.  What caught my eye is the thought … Continue reading

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