Service Point Solutions, organised the XIV annual edition of the GlobalgrafixNet (www.globalgrafixnet.com) Convention. GlobalgrafixNet is one of the world's most extensive networks of document management and print service providers. The convention took place in Rome on 16 and 17 April and was attended by representatives from 20 countries. Many attendees enjoyed some extra time in Rome due to the significant travel disruptions related to the volcano in Iceland that erupted during the convention.

The invited keynote speaker, Kaspar Roos from Infotrends, set the stage for the conference theme by presenting market research demonstrating how the recession is accelerating a number of fundamental changes that alter the structure of the industry. Recommendations were provided to members as to how to transition their business and benefit from the changing market realities. Hewlett Packard (HP), EFI, Kodak, Xerox, Oce, PLP Digital Systems, and KIP participated as sponsors providing interesting new product announcements, research and
recommendations to members to profitably grow their businesses.

Key announcements at the conference included the welcoming of three new member countries, the selection and deployment of EFI's Digital Store Front (DSF) for project exchange, and member purchasing initiatives. Globalgrafixnet welcomed Let's Copy from Portugal, Link2Bizz from Belgium and Interservice from the host country, Italy.

GlogalgrafixNet announced an investment in DSF to further accelerate member project exchange, which was tracked at over 400.000 Euros in 2009. Accelerated by the economic crisis, GlobalgrafixNet's industry leading coverage model and collaborative international platform, an increasing number of multinational clients are turning to GlobalgrafixNet to save time and money by dealing with a single local contact for the efficient management of their international projects.

A purchasing alliance with the preferred vendors will allow participating GlogalgrafixNet members to enjoy eneral purchasing discounts . The alliance enables member companies to purchase equipment, supplies and ervices at a lower cost than they could obtain independently. GlobalGrafixNet members spend an estimated 200 illion Euros for products and services per year. At the same time, the purchasing alliance will increase the ollaboration between GlobalGrafixNet and our preferred vendors through additional initiatives.

GlobalgrafixNet is present in over 40 countries through over 400 centres across Asia, the Middle East, Europe nd the Americas. The platform comprises the leading providers of print services and document management in he geographic markets where it has locations.

According to Juan José Nieto, chairman of Service Point, "We were very pleased to host a successful event for ur growing GlobalgrafixNet network in Rome this year, particularly when considering many of the unique travel hallenges. Feedback from attendees has been extremely positive and many new ideas are being put into place hat will grow members' business and reduce their cost. The member demand for an additional event this year is very positive sign of new opportunities for companies engaged in the provision of reprographics and document
management services".