Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Wins CyberSecured Award from Security Today Magazine

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Ramsey, NJ, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .

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  • Ramsey, NJ, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .
  • (Konica Minolta) today announced it received Security Today’s 2023 CyberSecured award for AI Gun Detection for its REACT – Visible Weapon Detection solution.
  • Security Today is a leading industry brand of 1105 Media’s Infrastructure Solutions Group.
  • This AI solution can be a key part of a comprehensive video security strategy for schools and other organizations,” said Vijay Raghavan, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Emerging Technologies, Konica Minolta.

Konica Minolta Delivers Layered Security Approach and Solutions for MFP Clients

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) today announced its recommended layered security approach for customers who operate the company's bizhub MFPs (multifunction printers) and other print devices to help protect organizations of all sizes from today's increasing cybercrime threats that can halt operations, incur millions of dollars in expenses and ruin business reputations.

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  • Konica Minolta already puts its products through rigorous internal cybersecurity tests to protect systems and make sure they meet regulations such as PCI, PIPEDA, FIPPA , GDPR and many more,” said Chris Bilello, Vice President, Business Solutions Development, Konica Minolta.
  • Konica Minolta's layered security solutions include:
    bizhub SECURE family of entry-level services – Includes enhanced password and data security protection as well as advanced encryption for data in transit and at rest in the MFP.
  • A single dashboard delivers instant notifications and alerts to enable immediate action if security vulnerabilities are detected, ensuring industry compliance.
  • “But Konica Minolta is a forward-thinking company, so we're constantly updating and putting new measures in place to protect our customers and their customers – we're not stopping here.”

Pacific Office Automation Announced 2023 Revenue of $458M

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., held its annual meeting on Saturday, January 13, announcing annual revenue growth of 9% over 2022.

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  • Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., held its annual meeting on Saturday, January 13, announcing annual revenue growth of 9% over 2022.
  • “Our theme for 2024 is ‘Be the Exception,’” said Doug Pitassi, president and CEO of Pacific Office Automation.
  • Pacific Office Automation saw increases across all markets, including Oregon, Washington, the Southwest, the Mountain Region, Texas, California, and Nevada.
  • Most notably, the Southwest market celebrated exceeding its long-standing goal of $100 million in revenue and Oregon, home to POA’s headquarters, surpassed $146 million in revenue in 2023.

FPT and Konica Minolta Form Joint Venture, Driving Innovation for Office Solutions

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Global IT corporation FPT’s Japanese subsidiary, FPT Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. (FPT Japan), and the global imaging and printing solutions leader, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced the establishment of a joint venture, KONICA MINOLTA FPT Solution Labs Inc., to fortify software development capabilities, boosting business growth in the office solutions sector.

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  • Global IT corporation FPT’s Japanese subsidiary, FPT Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. (FPT Japan), and the global imaging and printing solutions leader, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced the establishment of a joint venture, KONICA MINOLTA FPT Solution Labs Inc., to fortify software development capabilities, boosting business growth in the office solutions sector.
  • The new joint venture will be managed by Konica Minolta, with a shareholding ratio of 59 percent and 41 percent for Konica Minolta and FPT Japan, respectively.
  • Its main focuses are software development for multifunction printers and related businesses entrusted by Konica Minolta and its group subsidiaries.
  • KONICA MINOLTA FPT Solution Labs also sets its sights on other peripheral areas of the industry, such as smart office solutions and untapped software solutions potentials.

Konica Minolta Expands Relationship with OMNIA Partners

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Ramsey, NJ, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce a new, ten-year agreement with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) OMNIA Partners.

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  • Ramsey, NJ, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce a new, ten-year agreement with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) OMNIA Partners.
  • Building on the 25-year history of partnering with OMNIA Partners, Konica Minolta will offer an innovative suite of technology and services to members of OMNIA Partners Private Sector.
  • The significant success of our relationship with OMNIA Partners is attributable to the combined efforts of the sales and executive teams of both organizations,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta.
  • We take pride in offering our members access to a broad array of industry leading suppliers and are excited to have Konica Minolta continue as part of our comprehensive portfolio,” said Todd Abner, President and CEO, OMNIA Partners.

Konica Minolta Launches Dispatcher Phoenix Developer Support Program and Software Developer Kit

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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(Konica Minolta), is pleased to announce its Solutions Engineering Center (SEC) has launched the Dispatcher Phoenix Developer Support Program (DSP), a comprehensive program to provide developers with access and tools to develop new applications that integrate with the company’s popular workflow automation solution.

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  • (Konica Minolta), is pleased to announce its Solutions Engineering Center (SEC) has launched the Dispatcher Phoenix Developer Support Program (DSP), a comprehensive program to provide developers with access and tools to develop new applications that integrate with the company’s popular workflow automation solution.
  • The new DSP includes access to the Dispatcher Phoenix Software Development Kit (SDK), making it easier to expand Dispatcher Phoenix’s workflow capabilities by developing and integrating new features to meet a customer’s specific business requirements.
  • Now, internal third-party development groups and Konica Minolta customers with the IT resources can create custom workflow functionality to add complementary features and functions to the Dispatcher Phoenix solution.
  • “By opening up the DSP program, our customers, clients and Konica Minolta professionals can leverage the Dispatcher Phoenix platform to extend the solutions capabilities to meet their individual customers and market needs.”
    The program allows developers to create applications in any programming language for integration with Dispatcher Phoenix.

Konica Minolta Honored with Two Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Ramsey, NJ, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) is pleased to announce it has received two 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards from American Security Today (AST).

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  • Ramsey, NJ, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) is pleased to announce it has received two 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards from American Security Today (AST).
  • American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S.
  • Homeland Security Awards Program.
  • “Today, the United States is increasingly focusing on protecting IT/cyber security networks, and is calling on innovative companies like Konica Minolta to help them do so.”

Konica Minolta Installs JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. ( Konica Minolta ) a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct .

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  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. ( Konica Minolta ) a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct .
  • Located in Toronto, Ontario, Print Panther Direct is an award-winning commercial print shop that provides truly integrated, creative solutions for high-end embellished print.
  • Print Panther Direct purchased Konica Minolta’s JETvarnish 3DS embellishment press in 2017, and after five years deemed it a natural step to upgrade to the JETvarnish 3D Evolution.
  • “Adding the JETvarnish 3D Evolution will increase the value we provide our customers and provide new opportunities to expand our business,” said Christine Yardley, President, Print Panther Direct.

Konica Minolta Installs JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Ramsey, NJ, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct .

Key Points: 
  • Ramsey, NJ, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct .
  • Located in Toronto, Canada, Print Panther Direct is an award-winning commercial print shop that provides truly integrated, creative solutions for high-end embellished print.
  • Print Panther Direct purchased Konica Minolta’s JETvarnish 3DS embellishment press in 2017, and after five years deemed it a natural step to upgrade to the JETvarnish 3D Evolution.
  • “Adding the JETvarnish 3D Evolution will increase the value we provide our customers and provide new opportunities to expand our business,” said Christine Yardley, President, Print Panther Direct.

Konica Minolta Delivers Layered Security Approach and Solutions for MFP Clients

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .

Key Points: 
  • Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc .
  • Konica Minolta already puts its products through rigorous internal cybersecurity tests to protect systems and make sure they meet regulations such as PCI, HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR and many more,” said Chris Bilello, Vice President, Business Solutions Development, Konica Minolta.
  • Konica Minolta's layered security solutions include:
    bizhub SECURE family of entry-level services – Includes enhanced password and data security protection as well as advanced encryption for data in transit and at rest in the MFP.
  • A single dashboard delivers instant notifications and alerts to enable immediate action if security vulnerabilities are detected, ensuring industry compliance.