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Canon introduces new products to support hybrid work environments

Canon announces updates designed to help companies adapt to the current changes in the way they work. New uniFLOW Online software features and enhancements to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE range help you work efficiently and productively in any format.

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Productive work – wherever you are

We have updated uniFLOW Online, our cloud-based print output management solution, to provide an efficient workflow wherever your employees are. New version of uniFLOW Online 2020.2 Ideal for Human Resources, Sales, Customer Service and any other team looking to streamline workflows. Cloud capabilities extend platform automation and make document management much more convenient. This reduces the administrative burden on employees and the potential for errors, freeing up valuable work time and resources.

The new version of the software provided with the imageRUNNER ADVANCE devices includes a Filing Assist component for automatic identification and registration of scanned documents. Information such as document type or company is extracted during the digitization process and used to give the file the right name and the right folder in the cloud. Using machine learning, the software remembers frequently occurring business documents so it can speed up the registration process the next time.

New A4 workstation models

Following the success of our A3 digital transformation range we have announced the refined imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX A4 range: The imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C477, C257/C357 and 716/617/527 series. With a familiar unified interface and operating style, these new models are our next step towards creating more than just print and scan devices they’re all-around centers of digital transformation. The innovations will be effective regardless of the configuration of your office space and the current level of digitalization. A4 models take up less space, allowing more flexibility in allocating your fleet without affecting overall productivity. They are ideal for departmental, small central or local office tasks and provide convenient printing and scanning where you need it.

Unified Firmware Platform for Innovation

All devices in the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX line will receive an updated version 3.11 our Unified Firmware Platform, which supports the latest security and connectivity features as well as compatibility with Microsoft’s Universal Print solution. The Unified Firmware Platform is the foundation on which all imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX. It ensures that our technology is regularly updated to meet the market needs of both new and existing users.

Says Taz Nakamasu, executive vice president, document management solutions B2B, Canon Europe: “Even before recent global events, companies were under pressure to accelerate the pace of digital transformation to remain competitive. Access to effective connected tools, no matter where your employees are, has become an absolute necessity at a time when it’s all about survival and an organization’s ability to respond flexibly. Our priority is to support your daily business processes. That’s why we regularly update our uniFLOW Online software and Unified Firmware Platform to incorporate the latest business information management and security technologies, helping to reduce redundant infrastructure and administration time. That’s why we work closely with companies such as McAfee and Microsoft, to ensure seamless integration with the technologies you use every day. Our devices will be central to this integration. The entire line is designed to support digital ways of working no matter what stage of digital transformation you are in or how your workplace is organized. From the small printer at home to large office systems, from i-SENSYS to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX, our innovative technology helps employees participate effectively in their workflows and supports easy communication across your business.”.

Availability

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series C477 and C257/C357 will go on sale in September 2020. The imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series 717/617/527 will be available from October 2020.

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  1. Jackson Zimmerman

    What are the new products introduced by Canon for supporting hybrid work environments?

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