New EFI Fiery Print Servers Bring Performance, Integration and Color to New Canon Digital Presses

9 Sep, 2015

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NEW YORK -- September 9, 2015 -- EFI™ launched today a pair of Fiery® digital front ends (DFEs) for the new, high-speed Canon® imagePRESS® C10000VP and C8000VP digital color production presses, offering unique productivity and quality advantages of Fiery FS200 Pro technology – an advanced DFE platform available for graphic arts production printing applications.

The Canon imagePRESS Servers B5000 and B4000 maximize the imagePRESS C10000VP Series’ ability to efficiently produce superb-quality documents. The new DFEs are powered by proprietary EFI application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) with RIPChip™ technology enabling them to provide outstanding performance. As a result, users can grow their businesses with more-profitable, timely, top-quality work, including higher-value, fully personalized jobs printed on the press’s broad range of compatible substrates.

Building on a set of unique, CIP4-certified EFI Fiery JDF capabilities, users can seamlessly connect the servers with other JDF-based devices as well as establish fully automated, bi-directional communication and integration with EFI’s market-leading MIS/ERP and Web-to-print products. Users can also harness the power of Fiery API to rapidly develop custom apps and tools such as requesting job log data, controlling job actions, retrieving print statuses and much more for their unique business needs.

“Enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows are key requirements in managing a successful printing operation,” said Junichi Yoshitake, senior vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The EFI Fiery FS200 Pro platform and the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP technology is a powerful solution for our customers to help manage a high-performance business with opportunity for increased profitability.”

Parallel RIPs for hyper-fast processing

The new imagePRESS Server B5000 unveiled today is the first imagePRESS server to support EFI Fiery HyperRIP, an advanced RIP technology that is receiving a 2015 Must See ’Ems Award at the Graph Expo 2015 tradeshow. Fiery HyperRIP uses four parallel processors to boost RIPing performance by processing a single job or multiple jobs up to 55 percent faster compared to RIPing time without HyperRIP. Plus, a new Rush RIP mode opens up a fifth RIP to process rush jobs when all four main parallel processors are busy.

The imagePRESS Server B5000 also features advanced prepress and make-ready tools from the Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, including automated color adjustment between similar jobs using custom color curves and a new WYSIWYG interface to edit control bars, offering users more control over placement and content.

New, integrated display for Fiery workflow and press controls

Both the imagePRESS Server B5000 and B4000 feature a new “unity display” external monitor that gives users the ability to switch between EFI Fiery Command WorkStation® workflow screens and the imagePRESS control panel. Operators gain convenient access to control the job queue and can easily select media, review job previews as well as make print engine quality adjustments.

Operators can also better plan and prioritize jobs by organizing and grouping jobs with similar characteristics in Command WorkStation’s job management interface. Plus, EFI’s Fiery Impose and Compose software are available for advanced document imposition, tab insertion, pagination, and assembly. Print service providers can also increase efficiency with the automation benefits of the browser-based Fiery JobFlow™ Base software.

“EFI designed the Fiery FS200 Pro platform to handle our partners’ fastest, high-image quality, color-intensive print engines, and we are very excited to have our award-winning technology drive these new flagship production devices in the Canon imagePRESS line,” said Toby Weiss, senior vice president and general manager, EFI Fiery. “Digital print providers benefit greatly from a longstanding EFI and Canon partnership that is delivering a world-class Fiery DFE and Canon imagePRESS integrated offering.”

Canon U.S.A. will publicly present the new servers for the first time this week at Canon Expo 2015, Sept. 10-11 at the Javits Convention Center in New York.

For more information about Fiery Driven™ production printing, visit www.efi.com or call 800-875-7117.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2015. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.

About EFI

EFI™ is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process. (www.efi.com)
 

Canon signs global partnership with Volkswagen for managed print services

 

May 14, 2014
Canon Inc.
TOKYO, May 14, 2014-Canon Inc. announced today that the Company has signed a global service agreement with German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen AG for the provision of multifunction office systems and solutions. Over the next few years, Canon will serve as a global partner to Volkswagen, providing managed print services through Canon multifunction office systems and solutions to Volkswagen group operating bases worldwide.

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Through the comprehensive agreement, Canon will deliver Canon multifunction office systems and laser printers to global Volkswagen group offices and factories and provide assorted solutions and services. About the partnership, Mr. Andreas Wiedemann, Head of Printing Service Governance, Volkswagen AG, said, "VW are very pleased to be working with Canon for the supply and management of our printing requirements across our sites globally."
Enabling Canon to win this major account was its advanced technological capabilities and highly reliable equipment, which make possible the same solutions in any region around the world, as well as the new development of applications tailored to meet unique customer needs. Another factor contributing to Canon's win was the Company's proactive initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, including efforts to develop products that deliver high environmental performance.

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In recent years, as business machine suppliers have had to satisfy the increasing office equipment demands of global corporate customers, the ability of these suppliers to provide unified services and information security that meet international standards, along with centralized purchasing, have gained in importance as selection criteria. Additionally, social contribution activities and other corporate social responsibilities have also been attracting increased attention, with companies choosing their suppliers based not only on product performance, but also the corporate bearing and initiatives of the supplying company.

In 2004, Canon launched the Global Account Management project as a dedicated organization within the Company tasked with responding to the business machine needs of customers with global business operations. In January this year, Canon renamed the organization the Canon Global Services Division and has focused on enhancing the Division's service offerings, including the launching of a dedicated website. The website, accessible in some 23 countries worldwide, highlights the benefits of Canon Global Services and will be updated with the latest pertinent information.
Canon will continue its efforts to provide customers with multifunction office systems and solutions tailored to meet the ever-evolving needs of the modern workplace.
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Q1: Canon Reported 33.5% Net Income Decline

	Canon announced its first quarter financial report on April 23rd. The company reported ¥816.7 billion (U.S. $8,688 million) net sales in the first quarter, 1.5% less compared with the same period last year. Operating expenses increased 7.4% year on year to ¥331.1 billion (U.S. $3,523 million) but operating profit decreased by 33.8% to ¥54.8 billion (U.S. $583 million). Net income decreased by 33.5% to ¥40.9 billion Continuing weakness in the global economy, growing signs of a slowdown in China and Europe, and severe price competition are said to be the major reasons for its declines. Sales for the Office Business Unit totaled ¥464.2 billion (U.S.$4,938 million), an increase of 6.0% year on year, while operating profit totaled ¥60.1 billion (U.S.$639 million) , an increase of 13.7%. The products in this unit include laser and multifunction devices (MFDs). According to Canon, “Laser printers recorded a slight increase in sales volume year on year owing to sales expansion efforts centered on new products introduced last year offering exceptional environmental performance through such features as energy-saving functions and quiet operation.” “Sales performance of color demand for multifunction devices (MFDs), led by the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5200/C2200 series, increased from the year-ago period, total sales volume for both color and monochrome models decreased slightly due to deterioration in business confidence in the United States and Asia. Sales of the Océ VarioPrint 135 series, which was jointly developed by Canon and Océ for production printing, showed solid growth.” Inkjet printers are classified in the Imaging System Business Unit, which reported ¥298.1 billion (U.S.$3,171  million) sales, declined by 1.8% and ¥28.5 billion (U.S.$303 million) operating profit, a decrease of 39.1%. In the first quarter, new inkjet printers featuring improved designs and operability in addition to enhanced print quality and other basic functionality were recognized by the market. Hence, a significant increase in sales volume from the year-ago period was reported. Canon expects the global economy to realize a moderate recovery in the latter half of the year. In the 2nd quarter, demand for MFDs is projected to grow moderately mainly for color models fueled by the recovery of the global economy, while demand in the laser printer market is expected to realize a slight increase from last year. As for inkjet printers, with the growth in emerging markets offsetting the decline in developed countries, demand overall is expected to remain around the same level as for the previous year.

One Canon Park To Become The New Home Of Canon U.S.A. In Melville, New York

Submitted by Sara on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 15:49  MELVILLE, N.Y., February 18, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the new address of its new Americas headquarters. One Canon Park, located in Melville, New York will consolidate nearly 1,400 Canon employees into one central location. Nearly half of all Canon U.S.A. employees have relocated to the Melville headquarters while the remaining employees will complete the move in March. The new headquarters will serve all North and South American countries and will be one of Canon's three worldwide headquarters, with the other two located in London and Japan.
"We are so proud to be moving to our brand new, state-of-the-art headquarters at One Canon Park," said Seymour Liebman, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel, Canon U.S.A. "One Canon Park will be a symbol of not only our dedication to our employees, but also our dedication to the Long Island community we have called home since 1971."
Remaining on Long Island was always a top priority for the company to help retain the highly skilled and dedicated workforce. One Canon Park is a 700,000 square-foot facility and is located approximately 16 miles east of the current headquarters in Lake Success, New York.
The mailing address will be: One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747.

The changing definition of security

Technology

Article | 23 January, 2013 - 19:38 | By Quentyn Taylor

As technology continues to advance with the growth of cloud computing and SaaS, data security needs to be at the forefront of every CIO, CEO and IT manager’s mind.
There’s no doubt that the nature of the security industry is changing. Recent high profile data losses like LinkedIn’s loss of user data as a result of a security breach (reported by Reuters) and a breach of security systems at Global Payments (reported by the Financial Times) were met with widespread media coverage and speculation on the readiness of the companies involved to combat the threat from hackers. As a result, security is being pushed further up the news agenda. With the European Commission (EC) recommending its mandatory breach disclosure policy, it’s not hard to see why companies are nervous about what the future holds when it comes to security policy.

For many years, security meant guarding the perimeter, setting up firewalls, securing laptops and protecting data as it left the safety of the company, but that’s all changing. As cloud computing and SaaS continue to take over the office, the very definition of security, and what needs to be secured within an office, is changing. It is now data itself that is at risk. From the moment it is created, accessed remotely, emailed and printed, information is at risk throughout its lifecycle from external threats and internal mistakes. We now live in an information-driven age where knowledge is a valuable commodity.

If the recommendations within the European Commission’s data protection directive go ahead, a mandatory breach disclosure will be enforced, whereby organisations must notify the national supervisory authority of serious data breaches—potentially within 24 hours. The extent to which this will be feasible is still being debated  - but there is a real risk that it could result in businesses being forced to tackle single data breach cases rather than investing in changing the security culture within an organisation, which would have a greater positive impact on the security measures adopted.

One recommendation by the EC for businesses with more than 250 employees is the appointment of a dedicated security officer who can implement a more holistic security infrastructure that encompasses all parts of the network. Whether data is passing through a smartphone, printer or laptop, it needs to be protected and a data protection or security officer needs to take a bird’s eye view to see the security needs of the organisation as a whole, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach that puts a fence indiscriminately around the perimeter.

Security considerations need to be woven into the structure of a company so that if any issues arise they can be dealt with quickly, effectively and within the deadline. Although many companies may be worried about the impact the proposed EC directive will have on their business, it can be turned into a positive if the data officer is employed well by the company to improve the overall security strategy and is focused on locking in data as it is created, rather than solely catching breaches. In Germany, where it is already more common for companies to have a data protection manager, there is a higher perception that organisations do just the right amount to protect both company and customer data. A recent ICM / Canon study revealed that 47 percent of consumers in Germany thought organisations were doing enough to protect data, compared to just 29 per cent of UK respondents.[1]

A recent survey by Shred-it Security Tracker found that 59.8 per cent of SMEs said they don’t believe that the loss of data would have any impact on their business.[2] This is a shocking statistic and while small data losses may go unnoticed by most consumers, the catastrophic effect that a major security breach or data loss can have on an organisation can’t be ignored. When it comes to data security, it’s definitely a case of prevention being better than cure. That doesn’t necessarily mean that consumers need to know all the details about the work that goes into preventing data loss. Most consumers only read through the key parts of security clauses, but overall there is room for improvement when it comes to consumer awareness around the security measures organisations are taking already to protect important data.[3] One in three consumers questioned think businesses don’t do enough to protect data from getting lost or misused.[4]

The findings of the ICM / Canon research highlight that there is a huge difference between the awareness and knowledge held by consumers around security issues across Europe. For example, in the UK 30 per cent of consumers only read the topline parts of security clauses and 37 per cent feel that organisations don’t do enough to protect data from getting lost or misused. This shows that even sharing topline information about the security processes in place can help consumers to feel that a company is doing enough to protect the data it holds.

Whether the European Commission’s data protection directive comes into force or not, security and what it means is changing as the shift to data-led business continues. Whether this translates into security becoming a key purchasing consideration is debatable, but it is clear that data security needs to be at the forefront of every CIO, CEO and IT manager’s mind.

[1]Consumer Attitudes to Data Loss research, Canon Europe / ICM, April 2012
[2]Shred-it survey, Info4Security, June 2012
[3]Consumer Attitudes to Data Loss research, Canon Europe / ICM, April 2012
[4]Consumer Attitudes to Data Loss research, Canon Europe / ICM, April 2012

Dell, Canon, Ricoh, Xerox Debut on EPEAT Imaging Equipment Registry

Dell, Canon, Ricoh, Xerox Debut on EPEAT Imaging Equipment Registry

Canon, Dell, Ricoh and Xerox are the first manufacturers to have qualifying products listed in the new imaging equipment category of the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, a global registry for greener electronics.

EPEAT, which already operates a registry for computers and displays, finalized standards for imaging equipment last June. EPEAT allowed manufacturers to begin the certification process for the imaging device registry in early December. The registry opened for public view Tuesday, according to EPEAT.
Other manufacturers will join the imaging equipment registry shortly, according to spokesman Jonas Allen.
The registry covers products such as copiers, printers, scanners, digital duplicators, fax machines, mailing machines and multifunction devices.

Imaging devices on the EPEAT registry must meet at least 33 environmental performance criteria. Products can achieve higher ratings by meeting some or all of 26 additional criteria. EPEAT’s certifications are based on a self-declaration system, which is then backed by post-market verification.
Manufacturers must sign a contract requiring them to declare that their products meet system criteria, and must possess and produce evidence to support all declarations upon EPEAT’s request.
EPEAT’s environmental rating program for electronic products is used by eight national governments, including the US. In the US, many local and state governments as well as universities base their purchasing decisions on the rating system.

The organization was surrounded by controversy last summer when Apple withdrew its Macbook Pro with Retina display from the registry, and then reinstated it, leading to speculation that tough disassembly was behind Apple’s withdrawal from the standard.

In October, EPEAT verified that the Macbook Pro with Retina display met its standards. At the time, EPEAT said all ultrathin devices listed in its registry, including notebooks from Apple, Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba. met the organization’s environmental criteria.

Canon U.S.A. Announces Senior Executive Appointments

Canon U.S.A. Announces Senior Executive Appointments

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 14, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced several senior executive appointments and promotions to start the new year.
"It gives me great pleasure to announce these well-deserved appointments and promotions," said Joe Adachi, president and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Each of these senior executives bring tremendous experience and proven leadership abilities into their new roles and will help position us for enhanced future success."
The appointments and promotions include:

• Joseph Warren has been appointed senior vice president and general manager, Corporate Human Resources, Canon U.S.A. Formerly the senior vice president of the Customer Support Group and chairman of Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. (CITS), Mr. Warren has held numerous manufacturing and customer support positions within Canon U.S.A. and its subsidiaries over his 23-year career with the Company.
• Satoshi Nagata has been promoted to president of Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. (CIIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. that delivers solutions in the areas of cloud computing and business process integration. In 2011, Mr. Nagata was named executive vice president of CIIS after a 30-year career with Canon Inc. in Japan where he served in various software engineering and executive positions.
• Yuichi Ishizuka has assumed Mr. Warren's former responsibilities as chairman and CEO of CITS, in addition to maintaining his current role as executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. Having joined Canon Inc. in Japan in 1981, Mr. Ishizuka has held numerous sales and marketing positions within Canon U.S.A. and Canon Canada, Inc.
• Doris Higginbotham has been promoted to president of CITS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. that provides support services for all small office and consumer products, including digital cameras, camcorders, printers, fax machines, copiers, calculators, and binoculars. Ms. Higginbotham has been with CITS since 1997 and most recently served as senior vice president of operations.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2011† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2012. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Gartner Says India Printer Copier and Multifunctional Product Shipments Declined 4.7 Percent In The Third Quarter Of 2012

Gartner Says India Printer Copier and Multifunctional Product Shipments Declined 4.7 Percent In The Third Quarter Of 2012

Mumbai, India, December 20, 2012—

The combined serial inkjet and page printer, copier and multifunction product (MFP) market in India totaled 7,60,778 units in the third quarter of 2012, a 4.7 percent decline from the third quarter of 2011, according to Gartner, Inc. However, total end user spending stood at USD $246.5 million, up 31 percent from the same period last year.

“The festive season did not really resuscitate the printer copier market; as was expected by most of the major hardware providers. With besieged economic environment and green initiatives gaining growing importance, organizations adopted a ‘wait and watch’ approach on their IT spending for peripheral devices,“ said Amrita Choudhury, research analyst at Gartner. “Most of the technology providers suffered on the product front. However, services such as managed print services, cloud printing, and document outsourcing witnessed positive responses from the Indian market. The dissuasion from the home segment continued with shipments in the third quarter of 2012 declining 18 percent compared to the third quarter of last year, which indicates this will be a fast-declining market compared to the professional segment.”

HP maintained its leadership in the Indian printer, copier and MFP market (see Table 1), as its market share totaled 51 percent, followed by Canon with 23 percent market share. Epson accounted for 9 percent, while Samsung accounted for 8 percent of market share in the third quarter of 2012.

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 India Printer, Copier and MFP Unit Shipment Estimates, 3Q12 (Thousands of Units)

Vendors	3Q12 Shipments	3Q12 Market Share (%)	3Q11 Shipments	3Q11 Market Share (%)	3Q12-3Q11 Growth (%)
HP	384.9	50.6	409.0	51.2	-5.9
Canon	170.9	22.5	195.6	24.5	-12.6
Epson	70.2	9.2	72.2	9.0	-2.7
Samsung	62.6	8.2	67.9	8.5	-7.9
Others	72.1	9.5	53.7	6.7	34.3
Total	760.7	100.0	798.3	100.0	-4.7

Note: Totals may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding

Source: Gartner (December 2012)

The Page A4 MFP segment grew 11.5 percent compared to the third quarter of 2011.The top three providers in the segment are HP with 51.8 percent market share, followed by Samsung with 22.1 percent market share, and Canon with 11.5percent market share. HP grew nearly 40 percent from the midsized business segment, Samsung recorded a stable performance of 26.6 percent in shipments from all businesses, while Canon suffered a major decline of 57 percent this quarter. The monochrome devices of this segment grew 12 percent coming from the impetus provided by the small business and government public sectors units PSUs, while the color devices suffered a decline of 20 percent compared to the third quarter of 2011.  

The Page A3 MFP segment increased 22.2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2011. Canon led the market with 23.2 percent market share, Ricoh took a step forward this quarter, ranking No. 2, accounting for 21.4 percent market share, while Konica Minolta ranked No. 3 with 18.4 percent market share. The monochrome segment accounted for more than 95 percent of the shipments in this segment, and grew 20.2 percent, similarly, color devices also showed 50.5 percent increase, mainly driven by the large businesses and reprographic production houses. Stable demand brought about by the replacement cycle and demand for managed print services also resulted in the healthy growth of this segment.

 The page printer market experienced a fall of 5.7 percent in the third quarter of 2012. HP dominated the market with 53.9 percent market share, followed by Canon at 28.8 percent market share, and Samsung with 9.9 percent market share in third quarter of 2012. HP grew 15.3 percent in the 11-20ppm printer segment. Canon and Samsung fell 23.3 percent and 34 percent in shipments from the 31-40ppm printer segment. Both color and monochrome devices in this segment declined 17.8 percent and 5.2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2011.

The Inkjet MFP market dropped 6.2 percent in unit shipment compared to the third quarter of 2011. HP suffered a decline of 29.2 percent compared to the same quarter of 2011, even though it accounted for 53 percent of the market share. HP focused on the larger businesses, and its newly launched DeskJet IA2515 was well received in the Indian market. Canon and Epson had a positive outlook for this quarter, with a 75 percent and 21.1 percent growth in shipments coming from the small businesses, accounting 27 percent and 16 percent market share.

The inkjet printers declined for seven consecutive quarters, as the market declined 24.5 percent compared to the third quarter of 2011. HP witnessed a shipment decline of 29.9 percent, and accounted for 47.4 percent of the market. Epson had a shipment decline of 19.1 percent, and had 38.5 percent market share. Canon, which had improved its inkjet printers in the second quarter, suffered a 17.9 in unit shipment percent compared to the third quarter of 2011, contributing to 14.1 percent of market share.

Additional information is available in the Gartner report "Quarterly Statistics: Printers, Copiers and MFPs, Asia/Pacific,3Q12 Update". The report is available on Gartner's website at  www.gartner.com/id=2244215.

Canon to Combine $1 Billion Océ Purchase After Delay

Canon Inc. (7751), the world’s largest camera maker, will start combining Dutch printer maker Oce NV (OCE) with its own business after the acquisition was delayed by two years, according to the new head of its European division.

Canon’s $1 billion takeover of Oce, its largest ever purchase, was held up after the company failed to gain outstanding shares. Tokyo-based Canon finally acquired the remaining 10 percent stake from Orbis Funds at the end of last year, said Rokus van Iperen.

“We had a delay of two years in terms of integration,” he said today in a telephone interview. Canon today named Van Iperen as new chief executive officer for its business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, taking over from Ryoichi Bamba, who is retiring. Van Iperen is the the first non-Japanese executive to lead Canon’s business in Europe.

Europe’s debt crisis and a stronger yen, which cuts the repatriated value of overseas earnings for Japanese exporters, has dampened Canon’s outlook. The company will maintain Oce’s manufacturing base in the Netherlands, as it seeks to move more factories outside Japan. The strategy serves as a “natural hedge to compensate for currency fluctuations,” van Iperen said.

Kofax and Canon Expand Digital Scanner Distribution Agreement

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kofax plc (LSE: KFX), the leading provider of document driven business process automation solutions, today announced a new agreement between its hardware distribution business and Canon Middle East, one of the region’s leading business solutions providers. Under the terms of the agreement, Kofax’s hardware distribution business, the leading distributor of digital scanners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will distribute Canon's full line of market leading professional scanners throughout the Middle East, thus strengthening Kofax’s and Canon’s Middle East position in the document information management system (DIMS) sector.



“Our distribution agreement with Kofax means that we can now offer even more comprehensive document management solutions to new and existing customers across the region. Strategic partnerships are very important to Canon Middle East as they enable us to offer the best possible solutions to match customer needs. Our solutions portfolio is now stronger than ever, and, as businesses are increasingly looking at ways they can reduce, manage and control document costs, we can now offer the best and most comprehensive range on the market,” said Vishal Gohel, Product Manager, Canon Middle East.



Extending an existing pan-European distribution agreement covering 15 countries, the deal further strengthens Canon Middle East’s leading position within the DIMS market. Kofax will provide equipment distribution, service and fulfillment support. This marks a significant partnership following Canon’s decision last year to include Kofax’s VirtualReScan (VRS) software, the de-facto standard for scanning productivity and quality with all professional scanner models distributed in EMEA.



“We are pleased to expand our relationship with Kofax and further our respective market leadership positions across EMEA. We highly value the document capture expertise and technology that Kofax brings to us, and look forward to our mutual growth and success in the region,” added Gohel.



“Our customers are seeking solutions to automate high-volume, document-centric tasks that enhance efficiency, increase productivity, drive down business costs and improve profitability,” said Joachim Froning, Senior Vice President of Hardware Distribution Sales at Kofax. “This agreement demonstrates our commitment and capabilities to best assist customers in evaluating, selecting and accessing the right document capture tools to meet their needs. There has always been a great synergy between Canon and Kofax and this partnership is a natural way for us to strengthen and grow our position in the market.”