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Electronics is catching up with newspapers. Really. Late last month in Tokyo, Sony took an important leap in this direction by introducing Librie, an e-book reader. The device, which costs $370 and is about the size of a paperback, holds the equivalent of dozens of books, which readers can download from the Web for $2.20 each. Although it's available only in black and white, Librie has the most important characteristic of paper: it reflects natural light. That means it can be read on sunny days or viewed from any angle. You can even choose your own font size. Sony expects to sell 5,000 units a month. Is this finally the beginning of the end of paper?

Dragon International Group Corp., Ningbo, China, released a strategic acquisition plan for the fiscal years of 2007 and 2008 in an effort to achieve substantial external growth. The company operates [...]

The article offers the author's insights on how to save money in paper management. She notes that implementing a paper reduction measures could save a company by 20% to 25% paper costs. She cites that 45% of files in cabinet are duplicate information and 80% is usually never accessed again. She discusses the significance of creating clear record and data, increasing printer efficiencies and awareness, and simple technology tools.

The article discusses the importance of finding a balance in content when embarking on a marketing automation initiative. It says that starting up with five pieces of content such as white papers and videos can get a company a nurturing cycle of three months. It also explains the importance of having a content plan by identifying the buyers of a particular product, the type of content they use online and basing messages on how a customer moves through the buying process. INSET: AUTOMATION QUICK TIPS.

The article offers tips for printing companies on how to help their clients save money during tough economic times. It emphasizes the importance of using standard paper sizes and getting involved with clients in the design process. Planning ahead will enable the company to avoid last-minute rush charges. Researching and knowing various paper options are also important.

The article announces that thirty percent of Random House Inc.'s uncoated paper, which is used to print majority of U.S. titles, will came from recycled fibers by 2010. By conducting this transition in small steps, ten percent of the company's paper purchases will be from recycled paper fiber by 2007, fifteen percent by 2008, and twenty percent of its new and backlist books will originate from recycled paper fibers by 2009. With 110,000 tons of paper in uncoated paper stock, officials of the company believe that the newly introduced paper initiative will be a multi-million dollar investment.

The article reports that Ciba Speciality Chemicals Corp. is pressing for a general increase of up to 15 percent in the prices of its water and paper chemicals, which it says are the most sensitive in its whole portfolio to higher raw material costs. The increase, which the company warns may be even steeper in specific applications, products and regions, follows a global price initiative by Ciba's water and paper treatment segment in the fourth quarter of last year, when it announced price increases of up to 20 percent.