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The new functionality further extends the powerful connectivity and integration capabilities of Canon’s next generation imaging platform into customers’ office systems and workflows to create the ultimate digital office.
The extension, known as imageRUNNER ADVANCE Cloud Connect, enables businesses to streamline processes and capitalise on existing print and IT investment with the ability to scan to and store paper documents on Microsoft SharePoint Online or Google Docs from their MFD without the need for a PC. Stored data can then be accessed simultaneously by multiple users regardless of location on a variety of platforms including a PC, mobile device or smartphone, or printed directly from the imageRUNNER ADVANCE device[1]. “Gartner has estimated that the global cloud market will be worth $150 billion in 2013 as organisations of all sizes are recognising how cloud computing can help streamline their processes or even deliver new and innovative services,” says Paul Rowntree, Canon’s European Product Marketing Director. “For the first time, Canon customers can scan and save to, and print directly from the market’s leading cloud services. By connecting to Google Docs and Microsoft SharePoint Online we are helping our customers extend their existing workflows and transform their processes with greater speed, collaboration and flexibility." “It is only by listening to our customers that we can understand their challenges and develop solutions that can change the way that they work for the better. Integrating Canon’s market leading imaging technology, like our next-generation print platform, with cloud services represents a significant opportunity for our customers, and is an area we are to expand.” Enterprises and organisations such as universities and schools that have implemented or are interested in scalable and efficient cloud IT infrastructure such as Google Docs and Microsoft SharePoint Online are now able to extend workflows directly to their MFDs. As a result, these organisations are now able to improve access to information, eliminate more costly and inefficient paper documents from their processes, deliver greater return on investment and drive down administrative costs. The enhancement to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE series of MFDs is simple to set-up and can be installed in seconds using Canon’s Content Delivery System (CDS). This user-friendly functionality is made possible thanks to Canon’s powerful and open, JAVA-based development platform known as “MEAP” (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform). imageRUNNER ADVANCE Cloud Connect will be available to new and existing customers on all imageRUNNER ADVANCE models across Europe from April 2011. [1] Printing requires either Direct Print Expansion Kit or PS Expansion Kit. iR-ADV C5000, C7000, C9000 and 6000 series require firmware upgrades to enable print functionality.
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