Harrisburg, PA, May 20 -- CDMS, a longtime KODAK Value Added Reseller (VAR), announces KODAK's Security Solutions
Group will attend the IQPC Anti-Counterfeiting for Pharma & Medical Devices seminar at The Chemical Heritage
Foundation Conference Center in Philadelphia, Pa., May 31-June 2. Kodak's participation includes a technology
demonstration of its brand protection capabilities for pharmaceutical labeling, packaging and medical devices.
Conference attendees include pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, law enforcement officials, government
agencies and industry organizations.
"Counterfeiting is a widespread problem that poses severe and complex implications for health professionals and
patients," said Dr. Myra T. Olm, Director, Brand Protection Research and Product Development, Security Solutions,
Kodak's Business Solutions and Services Group. "Kodak's strategic portfolio of services, based on its expertise in
materials science and imaging science, allows us to consult with our customers and deliver specialized countermeasures
that strengthen multiple aspects of their packaging."
The IQPC seminar will also include discussions on other programs and policies being implemented to equip brand owners
and protect consumers against counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals and medicines. The World Health Organization
estimates global sales of counterfeit and substandard medicines generates more than $32 billion each year. Kodak's experts
will be available to share best practices, tools and technologies available for building and implementing a comprehensive
brand protection strategy.
"Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers require an end-to-end approach to address the multiple layers of protection
required to defend against counterfeiting," said Roberto D. Colangelo, General Manager, Worldwide Services, Vice President,
Kodak's Business Solutions and Services Group. "At Kodak, we begin with a complete assessment that allows us to design,
protect, monitor and enforce a comprehensive and highly-effective brand protection strategy.
KODAK Security Solutions bring together the resources of Kodak's vast intellectual property portfolio, along with expertise
in material science, digital imaging, document imaging, and graphic communications to create a broad portfolio of products and
technologies that protect against counterfeiting.
Kodak is a global advisor and provider of integrated services to help companies transform and optimize their businesses. Through
a network of service professionals in 120+ countries, Kodak provides technical, professional, consulting and managed services to
enable customers to focus on growing their businesses, maximize productivity, and more effectively manage risks. All Kodak products
and software are backed by CDMS's Service & Support.
About KODAK
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash
the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.
More than 75 million people worldwide manage, share and create photo gifts online at KODAK Gallery-join today at
www.kodakgallery.com
More information about KODAK Document Imaging Scanners, Capture Software and Services is available at www.cdmspa.com.
Kodak's Document Imaging business enables customers to capture and use valuable information from electronic and
paper documents. Our document imaging solutions include award-winning scanners and capture software, and industry-
leading service and support. From small offices to global operations, Kodak has the right solution to feed your
business the information it needs.
SOURCE: Kodak
About CDMS
Established in 1987, CDMS is a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management Solutions. CDMS, a KODAK Value
Added Reseller, has helped businesses streamline their business process, improve productivity and realize a rapid
ROI. Offering solutions that enable easy access to key information from anywhere is the keystone to our success.
CDMS is the developer of Abledoc software, which combines document
management, business process management, online forms, reporting and system management in a single scalable application.