Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) announced it has been named a “Leader” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Transformation 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51146523, August 2023). The IDC study evaluated the market for print transformation through the IDC MarketScape model, based on a standardized set of parameters to produce a comparative analysis of hardcopy vendors, factoring in quantitative and qualitative aspects that position vendors for success in this global market. Konica Minolta was also named a Leader in the 2020 vendor assessment on this market.
“The disruption created by the pandemic cannot be overstated, and organizations in every sector are still deciding on the best ways to work with efficiency and security to grow their businesses using new technologies,” said Chris Bilello, Vice President, Business Solutions Development, Konica Minolta. “Konica Minolta operates in more than 150 countries around the world, leading our customers through their digital transformation journey, tailoring our solutions to meet their individual needs, industry, size and digital maturity level. We are especially pleased that the IDC MarketScape has recognized our work by naming us a Leader in this report.”
The IDC MarketScape’s assessment of Konica Minolta highlighted five strengths in the category of worldwide print transformation:
The Intelligent Connected Workplace (ICW) – “In its approach to rethink the world of work, Konica Minolta has built a comprehensive Intelligent Connected Workplace (ICW) framework to address transformation that connects people, knowledge and workplace from anywhere, at any time, and with anyone. It combines managed print services, document workflow, information management, managed applications, infrastructure management, security and cloud services. Several of these services offer a set of several sub-services. Last, ICW operates under a three-pillar approach of consult, implement and manage that highlights an end-to-end process for transformation.”
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Transformative IP – “Konica Minolta’s own IP has led to the development of several cloud, IoT and new technology offerings, including FORXAI/Video Surveillance Security and the Dispatcher portfolio (workflow automation and print management software), all intended to help with customers’ digital transformation efforts.”
Shift to the cloud for remote work – “Konica Minolta’s established transition to an Intelligent Connected Workplace served to establish the company’s shift to the cloud. The global pandemic and the need to transition IT infrastructure and operations to the cloud fit nicely with the company’s already stated strategic initiative. It also helped Konica Minolta customers seamlessly integrate working from home with traditional office operations.”
SOURCE: Businesswire