Bell and Howell’s SmartOps Dispatch™ Receives ISSIP Distinguished Recognition for Impact to Business

Durham, NC — Bell and Howell, a leading provider of automation services and automation solutions, is proud to announce that its SmartOps Dispatch™ system has been honored with the Distinguished Recognition for Impact to Business by the International Society of Service Innovation Professionals (ISSIP).

The ISSIP Excellence in Service Innovation Awards celebrate organizations that have introduced groundbreaking solutions with significant impact on business, society, and innovation. This year, Bell and Howell’s SmartOps Dispatch™ was recognized for its innovative approach to field service management. The system integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology, real-time analytics, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to optimize dispatching processes, thereby enhancing response times, operational efficiency, and service level agreements (SLAs).

“We are honored to receive this recognition from ISSIP,” said Arthur Bergens, President & CEO of Bell and Howell. “SmartOps Dispatch™ exemplifies our commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to deliver exceptional service and value to our clients.”

“By connecting technicians and machines in real time, SmartOps Dispatch™ optimizes technician deployment by evaluating multiple variables and proprietary algorithms —ensuring the right technician is dispatched at the right time to improve customer response times,” said Dr. Haroon Abbu, Senior Vice President of Digital Technology & Data Analytics at Bell and Howell.

The ISSIP Awards Committee, comprising experts from industry and academia, evaluated submissions based on uniqueness, creativity, technical merit, and value generation. Bell and Howell’s SmartOps Dispatch™ stood out for its ability to transform field service operations through intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making.

Bell and Howell will share insights about the SmartOps Dispatch™ system in an upcoming session of ISSIP’s Weekly Speaker Series. Details will be available on ISSIP’s platforms to foster learning and collaboration within the service innovation community.

About Bell and Howell

Bell and Howell is a technology-driven leader in Automation Services and Automation Solutions helping businesses maximize operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Our Automation Services are powered by a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers providing full coverage across North America. This team is supported by Integrated 360™, our advanced technology platform that enables remote diagnostics and repair, automated SmartOps Dispatch™, industry-leading field service KPIs, and 24/7/365 technical support—together delivering exceptional service level performance for our customers.

Our Automation Solutions portfolio features next-generation equipment designed to enhance workflow efficiency and elevate customer experiences across key markets—including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce, and manufacturing. Every solution is backed by the best service in the industry, ensuring reliability, performance, and long-term value.