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Konica Minolta named ‘Leader’

Konica Minolta is proud ded across Konica Minolta’s ing a seamless, user-friendly
to announce that it has bizhub i-Series MFPs, experience across the print
retained its position as a Shield Guard cloud platform environment.’
‘Leader’ in Quocirca’s 2025 and bizhub SECURE offer- Quocirca also mentions
latest assessment of the ing to accelerate detection, that ‘another key focus area
print security market, for a reduce response time, and is enabling a secure, seam-
fourth consecutive year. The lower risk exposure.’ ‘The
global market insight and latest models feature less, and efficient printing
research firm which special- improved SIEM integration, experience for users work-
izes in the convergence of brute-force password attack ing from various locations.’
print and digital technolo- detection, and flexible anti- An example of this is the
gies in the future workplace, virus configurations – align- Workplace Pure platform,
recognizes how Konica Named a ‘Market Leader’ for Print Security by Quocirca 2025 ing with modern enterprise which guarantees secure
Minolta ‘retains a keen focus cybersecurity standards.’ document workflows. In
on enhancing print and end- businesses of all sizes reduce Konica Minolta Quocirca cites Konica this context, Quocirca also
point security across three risk, ensure compliance, and MarketPlace for cloud-based Minolta’s multi-factor highlights the Shield Guard
pillars – device-level resil- future-proof their print print and scan solutions. Its authentication support as a platform as a strength,
ience, managed security ser- infrastructure within commitment to ongoing strength. ‘Embedded PKI which offers ‘capabilities
vices, and workflow broader information secu- investment in resources and support for smartcard including fleet-wide visibil-
automation – aligned to sup- rity strategies.’ development reinforces its (CAC/PIV) authentication ity, automated policy reme-
port zero trust environ- The report states, ‘Konica long-term roadmap around and MFA support enables
ments and evolving Minolta continues to invest secure digital transforma- organizations to centrally diation, and support for
compliance demands’. across all areas of its security tion.’ manage authentication poli- advanced password man-
Quocirca’s report portfolio – recent examples Konica Minolta is ideally cies, enforce secure print agement workflows [that]
acknowledges how Konica include developments in positioned in this regard release, and ensure compli- are critical for scaling
Minolta’s ‘multi-layered authentication, secure firm- with AI. ‘Machine learning ance with data protection secure print environments
approach to security helps ware delivery, and the and automation are embed- regulations – while provid- across hybrid workplaces.’

51 years strong: Al Majid opens new Konica Minolta showroom

In a milestone moment edge office automation and today’s solution-driven
for the UAE’s digital and digital solutions to the UAE. online environment,” said
business technology land- From the early days of type- Amin. “Our services across
scape, Al Majid Digital writers and copiers to today’s
Solutions LLC has unveiled intelligent workflow plat- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and
its latest Konica Minolta forms and smart workplace beyond have enabled organi-
showroom in Dubai. The technologies, the company sations to stay ahead of the
opening wasn’t just about has consistently adapted to digital curve and achieve sig-
cutting a ribbon—it was a shifting market demands.
celebration of more than Al Majid Digital Solutions nificant growth.”
half a century of collabora- is not only a distributor—it “The opening of our new
tion between Al Majid and has established itself as a Konica Minolta showroom
Konica Minolta, one of Celebrating 51 years of partnership at the new Dubai showroom partner for transformation. reflects our belief that digital
Japan’s most respected tech- With a presence across Abu
nology innovators. The Miyauchi, Managing Their presence reinforced Dhabi, Dubai, and other transformation goes beyond
event underscored the Director of Konica Minolta the strategic importance of Emirates, the company sup- new technologies,” Amin
strength of a partnership that Middle East, Al Majid’s Chief this collaboration. ports organisations of all added. “It’s about harnessing
has lasted 51 years, making Al sizes in modernising their innovation to drive growth,
Majid the sole and exclusive Operating Officer Mamoun For more than five dec- operations. improve efficiency, and
distributor of Konica Minolta Al Dour, and General ades, Al Majid Digital “We are dedicated to help-
solutions in the UAE. Senior Manager Walid Amin Solutions has played a vital ing businesses embrace digi- deliver exceptional customer
leaders including Osamu attended the inauguration. role in introducing cutting- talisation and prepare for experiences.”

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