Canon India launches NexGen Print Architecture Platform

To redefine the printing industry, Canon India has announced their alliance with Microsoft India to create the ultimate document management office. As a result, Canon has launched Canon image RUNNER ADVANCE, the next-generation print architecture platform that will revolutionize the printing industry. A total of seven models are being launched, to begin with.

The new advanced multifunctional print architecture platform imageRUNNER ADVANCE has been designed to seamlessly integrate with Microsoft’s popular business collaboration platform Microsoft SharePoint to create a better collaborative workplace. Building on the success of Canon’s award-winning iR-range including feedback and insight gained from customers and partners, the next generation of colour MFPs boast advanced controller that delivers improved performance through faster processing.

Further enhancements to Canon’s industry-first MEAP technology and partnership alliances with leading software providers such as Adobe, Microsoft and NTWare, ensure that integration with common office systems is straightforward, contributing significantly to improved operating efficiency and security. The new print architecture platform will see the introduction of a completely new range of multifunction printers for the office and light production markets to ensure efficient and secure document management systems.

According to Alok Bharadwaj, Sr. Vice-President, Canon India, “One of the most important and crucial aspects of an organization today is the knowledge resource building and sharing. Companies of all sizes use documents to communicate ideas, share creativity, backup work, or formalize contracts.” These devices help companies become more efficient through easier integration into their document workflows as well as achieving lower operating costs, improved document security and a lower environmental impact.

Microsoft Office SharePoint server is an integrated suite of server capabilities that can help improve productivity of enterprises through a strong collaborative document management platform.

Sanjay Manchanda, Director, Microsoft Business Division, Microsoft India, said, "Together, we will enable enterprises to manage and work efficiently with the growing volumes of content that today's business processes generate. This alliance is a strong push towards the concept of ‘paperless’ office in India. We are looking forward to working with them to deliver innovative solutions for our customers by combining the power of Microsoft SharePoint with Canon’s hardware.”