01732 759725 14 BULLETIN Virtual demonstrations Katun’s official launch of its Arivia MFPs in Europe was supported by an innovative Mixed Reality Room, which enabled the company to make its first sales of the new product line. The Mixed Reality Room is a 3D virtual showroom developed in collaboration with interactive marketing group, Mixed Reality Rooms by ABS Answered. This unique tool allows potential partners to interact with local Katun representatives, learn about the company, and explore Arivia products in-depth – from wherever they are located. “We are thrilled to introduce our Arivia MFP product line using this cutting-edge technology,” said Heidi Boller, General Manager of Katun Europe, Middle East and Africa. “This virtual experience allows attendees to discover our products and engage with us in a personalised way, no matter where they are located. It highlights Katun’s innovative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional partner experiences.” From November 18 to December 9, 2024, 113 registrants participated in 15 Mixed Reality Room sessions across Europe. Jon Palin of Elmdale Maintenance Limited shared his experience as an attendee: “The mixed reality presentation was a fascinating and unique way to explore the new range of equipment Katun was promoting. The augmented reality experience allowed me to explore the products and interact with the equipment remotely. It was a great way to dive deeper into the product’s features and specifications.” https://katun.com 10 years of partnership Konica Minolta and Leeds University Business School are celebrating 10 years of partnership, with the global technology company having provided advice and support to over 500 students that have taken the university’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) postgraduate qualification, which teaches advanced business management and leadership skills. The company’s support of the MBA programme is led by Milan Lakhani, Director of Transformation (DX) and Partner, ESG at Konica Minolta, who regularly joins students to share insights and advice from real world business scenarios as well as setting challenges for the students to consider. Dr Richard Hodgett, MBA Director at Leeds University Business School said: “Konica Minolta has proven to be a critical partner in the ongoing evolution of the Leeds MBA and its continued success in world ranking – our MBA was recently ranked by QS as 9th in the UK and 72nd in the world. The Team at Konica Minolta has proven to be incredibly helpful in providing and structuring projects that allow the students to apply the theory they have learnt on the programme in a practical environment, beset with all of the nuances, complexities and contradictions of strategic management in the real-world context of a large, complex and sophisticated mutinational company.” Supporting students at Leeds University Business School is part of Konica Minolta’s ongoing ESG commitment to support the community and the next generation of business leaders. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Epson manufacturing facilities awarded RBA Platinum Epson manufacturing sites in the Philippines and Malaysia have both been awarded RBA Platinum recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), adding to its other manufacturing sites that have already achieved RBA Platinum. This achievement highlights Epson’s continuous commitment to responsible business practices and excellence in corporate social responsibility. The RBA is dedicated to promoting ethical business conduct across global supply chains, and the VAP is a key assessment program that evaluates manufacturing facilities against the RBA Code of Conduct. This includes critical areas such as labour practices, health and safety standards, environmental responsibility, and ethical business behaviours. Independent third-party firms approved by the RBA undertake thorough assessments and score facilities based on compliance with these standards. Epson’s commitment to CSR is underscored by successful VAP assessments across multiple sites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, and the Philippines, with several achieving Platinum status. Platinum recognition is reserved for facilities that have achieved a perfect score of 200. www.epson.co.uk Canon included on framework Canon UK & Ireland has been included in the University of Essex framework for the provision of Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions. Managed by Dukefield Procurement Ltd, this comprehensive, single-lot, value-driven and collaborative framework is designed to meet all printing and digital procurement requirements for educational establishments and the wider public sector. In addition to acquiring MFDs, the framework provides access to a comprehensive suite of digital transformation solutions. These solutions leverage the latest market hardware, software, services and solutions to deliver efficient and effective digital transformation for end users. Canon’s successful inclusion was based on meeting a number of important evaluation criteria including value for money, quality and capability benchmarks, in the framework’s solution categories. Stephen Moody, Sector Director, Education at Canon UK & Ireland said: “We’re excited to be a supplier of choice and believe that with the new University of Essex framework, we’re able to support even more institutions with their print and document management needs.” www.canon.co.uk
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