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connected printers Confidential documents being left at the printer Cloud vulnerabilities related to scanned documents Unauthorised access to print files or queues Misprinting, misfiling or mishandling materials. The data also suggests these risks are addressable when organisations put the right controls in place. Of SMBs that have adopted smart printing technology, 88% say that smart printing has made their organisation more secure. Respondents cite three key reasons: providing clearer visibility into printing and scanning activity across users and
locations (89%), meeting compliance and security standards (86%) and enforcing smart rules and restrictions more effectively (85%). “Printers are the security blind spot many SMBs overlook, and that’s a real risk to the Future of Work,” said Aurelio Maruggi, division president of HP Office Print Solutions. “If you can’t see who printed what, where and when, it’s hard to protect sensitive data. A single misdirected scan or uncollected print job can leak payroll data, customer records, or contract details, all without any obvious sign that something is wrong. Smart printing fixes this by building visibility, policy enforcement and audit trails into print and scan workflows.” n
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Konica Minolta’s high-speed inkjet portfolio spotlighted in IDC report
The global production print market is entering a new phase of transformation, according to insights from the IDC MarketScape Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment. The IDC MarketScape assessment evaluates vendors in the high-speed inkjet segment based on criteria such as reliability, productivity, print quality, workflow integration and long-term vendor viability. Rather than focusing solely on speed or headline specifications, the report emphasises the importance of stable production performance and proven real-world implementation. The report also highlighted Konica Minolta’s “impressive portfolio and a road map for future products that offer very high levels of productivity and print quality based on the company's extensive inkjet technology.” It added: “Konica Minolta has achieved significant success and progress since the last iteration of this IDC MarketScape. The company has continued to evolve both its high-speed
cutsheet inkjet solutions and its adjacent portfolio with toner-based products for the document and label printing markets.” Toshi Uemura, head of industrial print business, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, said: “We have continued to invest in high-speed inkjet innovation since the AccurioJet platform was introduced in 2016, steadily advancing performance and reliability based on real-world production experience. Most recently, we began rolling out the AccurioJet 30000 in 2025, and as part of our roadmap, we are continuing development toward the next-
Toshi Uemura
generation AccurioJet 60000. “These ongoing investments reflect our long-term
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commitment to helping customers strengthen productivity, quality,
and operational stability as they plan for the future.” n
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