{"id":41514,"date":"2020-09-10T10:27:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T17:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=41514"},"modified":"2020-09-10T10:27:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T17:27:58","slug":"konica-minolta-named-a-worldwide-leader-by-idc-marketscape-for-print-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2020\/09\/konica-minolta-named-a-worldwide-leader-by-idc-marketscape-for-print-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Konica Minolta Named a Worldwide Leader by IDC MarketScape for Print Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ramsey, NJ (Sept. 9, 2020)<\/em> \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce it has been named as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: \u2018Worldwide Print Transformation 2020 Vendor Assessment\u2019 (doc #US45354420, August 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konica Minolta has pursued an active approach to significantly grow its product portfolio and capabilities, leveraging its expertise in technology, products and workflow solutions to provide clients with the tools and competencies to support their digital transformation. The IDC MarketScape states that \u201cKonica Minolta has successfully executed this plan in targeted areas such as managed IT services, security, voiceover IP (VoIP), enterprise content management, business process outsourcing and vertical specific ERP and CRM solutions.\u201d The report notes that \u201c\u2026customers seeking more than just a refresh of their printer\/MFP portfolio and more of a vision of the workplace’s evolution into the future may want to consider Konica Minolta.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konica Minolta\u2019s respective portfolio is also recognized by the IDC MarketScape in its report, as its product evolution involves a continuum of products and services including hardware, managed services, and business process automation integrated into an Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company maintains a client-centric approach to portfolio development in order to build profitable business solutions with its clients as they navigate through their digital transformation journeys to support the Workplace of the Future. IDC MarketScape assessed that \u201cKonica Minolta believes that technology needs to be human centered, so understanding the motivations, wants, and needs of the worker is essential. The company will focus on the \u2018why\u2019 when implementing new technology and not just the \u2018how\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThroughout the pandemic, Konica Minolta focused on using innovation and technology to solve clients\u2019 business challenges. We reimagined, repackaged and repurposed existing technologies to create new offerings to help companies maintain business continuity,\u201d said Kay Fernandez, senior vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta. \u201cThe IDC MarketScape\u2019s assessment is a testament to our ongoing hard work and efforts to assist clients with the acceleration toward digital transformation, and further imparts confidence amongst our clients that we will continue to pivot as the world of work further evolves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One main reason for the positioning as a leader is Konica Minolta\u2019s transition toward being a partner for holistic printing and office IT solutions. The report highlights a specific product example of Konica Minolta\u2019s digital solutions: \u201cKonica Minolta’s MarketPlace platform represents a key element in the company’s Intelligent Connected Workplace vision. The Konica Minolta MarketPlace platform makes it easy for customers to access the tools they need to connect their MFPs to various industry-related, security and cloud service apps. Konica Minolta\u2019s bizhub i-Series devices are increasingly becoming the centerpiece of the \u2018Intelligent Connected Workplace\u2019 of its customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amongst its IT solutions, Konia Minolta is also providing its small and medium-sized business clients with a literal \u2018hub\u2019 for their IT: Workplace Hub. Available in different versions, it brings together best-in-class hardware with compatible software and managed services, unburdening and empowering their IT. Konica Minolta\u2019s leadership role in driving the digitalization makes it an attractive partner both for clients as well as investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the framework of its DX Stock 2020 program, Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) organized the Competitive IT Strategy Company Stock Selection. It highlights companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are particularly attractive for investors that prioritize improving corporate value over the medium to long term. As one of those companies, Konica Minolta has been highly rated with regard to the potential of its new business model, including digital transformation support services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under its Intelligent Connected Workplace. Learn more online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Konica Minolta<\/strong>
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc.<\/a> is reshaping and revolutionizing the Workplace of the Future with its expansive smart office product portfolio from IT Services (All Covered), ECM, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 13 consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes<\/em> 2017 America’s Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recently named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for eight consecutive years has spent three years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. It partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and work to bring value to our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About IDC MarketScape<\/strong>
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor\u2019s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ramsey, NJ (Sept. 9, 2020) \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce it has been named as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: \u2018Worldwide Print Transformation 2020 Vendor Assessment\u2019 (doc #US45354420, August 2020). Konica Minolta has pursued an active approach to significantly grow its product portfolio and capabilities, leveraging its expertise in technology, products and workflow solutions to provide clients with the tools and competencies to support their digital transformation. The IDC MarketScape states that \u201cKonica Minolta has successfully executed this plan in targeted areas such as managed IT services, security, voiceover IP (VoIP), enterprise content management, business process outsourcing and vertical specific ERP and CRM solutions.\u201d The report notes that \u201c\u2026customers seeking more than just a refresh of their printer\/MFP portfolio and more of a vision of the workplace’s evolution into the future may want to consider Konica Minolta.\u201d Konica Minolta\u2019s respective portfolio is also recognized by the IDC MarketScape in its report, as its product evolution involves a continuum of products and services including hardware, managed services, and business process automation integrated into an Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company maintains a client-centric approach to portfolio development in order to build profitable business solutions with its clients as they navigate through their digital transformation journeys to support the Workplace of the Future. IDC MarketScape assessed that \u201cKonica Minolta believes that technology needs to be human centered, so understanding the motivations, wants, and needs of the worker is essential. The company will focus on the \u2018why\u2019 when implementing new technology and not just the \u2018how\u2019.\u201d \u201cThroughout the pandemic, Konica Minolta focused on using innovation and technology to solve clients\u2019 business challenges. We reimagined, repackaged and repurposed existing technologies to create new offerings to help companies maintain business continuity,\u201d said Kay Fernandez, senior vice president, marketing, Konica Minolta. \u201cThe IDC MarketScape\u2019s assessment is a testament to our ongoing hard work and efforts to assist clients with the acceleration toward digital transformation, and further imparts confidence amongst our clients that we will continue to pivot as the world of work further evolves.\u201d One main reason for the positioning as a leader is Konica Minolta\u2019s transition toward being a partner for holistic printing and office IT solutions. The report highlights a specific product example of Konica Minolta\u2019s digital solutions: \u201cKonica Minolta’s MarketPlace platform represents a key element in the company’s Intelligent Connected Workplace vision. The Konica Minolta MarketPlace platform makes it easy for customers to access the tools they need to connect their MFPs to various industry-related, security and cloud service apps. Konica Minolta\u2019s bizhub i-Series devices are increasingly becoming the centerpiece of the \u2018Intelligent Connected Workplace\u2019 of its customers.\u201d Amongst its IT solutions, Konia Minolta is also providing its small and medium-sized business clients with a literal \u2018hub\u2019 for their IT: Workplace Hub. Available in different versions, it brings together best-in-class hardware with compatible software and managed services, unburdening and empowering their IT. Konica Minolta\u2019s leadership role in driving the digitalization makes it an attractive partner both for clients as well as investors. Within the framework of its DX Stock 2020 program, Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) organized the Competitive IT Strategy Company Stock Selection. It highlights companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are particularly attractive for investors that prioritize improving corporate value over the medium to long term. As one of those companies, Konica Minolta has been highly rated with regard to the potential of its new business model, including digital transformation support services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under its Intelligent Connected Workplace. Learn more online. ### About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the Workplace of the Future with its expansive smart office product portfolio from IT Services (All Covered), ECM, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 13 consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2017 America’s Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recently named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for eight consecutive years has spent three years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. It partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and work to bring value to our society. About IDC MarketScapeIDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor\u2019s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[2094],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41514"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41514"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41515,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41514\/revisions\/41515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}