01732 759725 BULLETIN 10 Konica Minolta CEC open to accredited partners Konica Minolta’s new Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis near Luton in Bedfordshire, is now open to the company’s accredited partners. “The CEC features an impressive selection of our print hardware and solutions, making it the perfect setting for our partners to bring customers or prospects to experience these first-hand, with the full support of experts,” said Cameron Mitchell, Business Leader for Indirect Channel. “Working together to present an indepth experience of our full business technology solutions, in perfect synergy with the sales and direct support expertise that our accredited partners excel in delivering, gives customers full peace of mind that they are choosing the right partners as well as the right technology, to meet their digital transformation needs.” Direct access to the new CEC is the latest in a number of enhanced benefits that Konica Minolta’s accredited partners enjoy, which includes access to an expert team of dedicated partner managers along with technical, sales (including one-to-one support for lead generation and customer bids, with special pricing), marketing, and PR support. The company also has 28 solo-branded ‘Exclusive Partners’ throughout the UK, all benefitting from being an extension of the Konica Minolta brand. Phase two of the CEC launch will see the opening of a Model Office facility which will showcase Konica Minolta’s bizhub MFP range along with associated print management software and its range of workflow and document management solutions. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Katun unveils new Asia HQ and R&D centre Katun has opened its new Asia headquarters and R&D centre in Taichung, Taiwan. The company has invested $26m to construct the new, state-of-the-art facility, which incorporates the innovative Google office concept. The building emphasises its commitment to sustainability and features a high-efficiency smart building management system which uses environmental monitoring tools to maximise sitewide efficiency, safety, and energy savings. www.katun.com Charity fundraising A 41-strong team of Konica Minolta employees completed a 20km walk across London to raise money for three charities – Candlelighters, Dynamic and Trust Links. The Konica Minolta 20km London Landmarks Walk raised more than £4,000 for the three charities. Gemma Lee, Chief People Officer said: "Walking is great exercise for the body and mind and 20km meant we all got our daily steps done and then some! It was a fantastic day with lots of time to catch up with colleagues from different areas of the business, as well as sharing the reasons why we support the three charities." Environmental Manager Ben Mills added: “I'm thrilled to have joined the Konica Minolta London Landmarks Walk, as it not only promotes well-being but also strengthens our commitment to our charity partnerships. Walking together, we amplify our impact and contribute to meaningful change.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk IDC names Brother UK a leader in sustainability Brother UK has been named as a leader in sustainability programs and services in the most recent IDC Sustainability MarketScape assessment. The IDC report evaluates print vendors based on key sustainability metrics in corporate strategies, business operations, products and business models, and governance, risk and compliance measures. Brother was highly rated on its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its business activities based on the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050, which includes ambitious, Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) certified, goals to reduce emissions by 65% on 2015 levels by 2030. The business was also praised for its considerations of environmental performance at every stage of a product's life cycle, from design, development and manufacturing to customer usage, disposal and recycling. Brother also promotes the conservation and restoration of ecosystems and recently celebrated its 15-year partnership with rainforest conservation charity Cool Earth. Louise Marshall, Director of ESG and Organisational Development at Brother UK said: “Being recognised as a leader in sustainability programs and services will help to give our customers greater confidence that they’re partnering with the right print vendor, while representing a reflection of our genuine commitment to ESG across our operation and product services. “We’re proud to be working towards a clear, long-term global vision for a sustainable society, focused on improving resource circulation, the reduction of CO2 emissions and supporting biodiversity conservation.” www.brother.co.uk Quocirca recognises Xerox Xerox has reaffirmed its leadership position in Quocirca’s 2024 Cloud Print Services Landscape report, a vendor evaluation of the worldwide cloud print services market. The report commends Xerox for its secure cloud platform and approach to zero trust, AIdriven digital services, and advanced analytics. When combined with managed print services Xerox Cloud Print Services boost workforce productivity and reduce costs. www.xerox.com Louise Marshall
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