QUOCIRCA PRINT SECURITY REPORT
Leading players Several OEMs were recognised in Quocirca’s report as being leaders in print security. Sharp was recognised for its development of its strong print security proposition
Advances recognised Meanwhile Konica Minolta retained its leading position in Quocirca’s 2024 assessment of the print security market. The company was recognised for the advances it has made in its multi-layered approach to print security, citing 'secure and robust product design'; 'customised security solutions and services such as bizhub SECURE', and support customers through the automation of security. In the report, Quocirca stated: “Konica Minolta products are a suitable choice for companies with high data security requirements.” The strengths of Konica Minolta highlighted by Quocirca include its ‘robust hardware and software security’, a ‘multi- layered solutions portfolio’ and mature ‘IT security expertise’ which the analyst said: ‘can help customers with information security services beyond the print environment’. The report also highlighted the strength of Konica Minolta’s service portfolio, with bizhub SECURE providing additional assurance that devices are highly secure, and the cloud-based Shield Guard platform that offers remote device security monitoring and management. In addition to Shield Guard, Konica Minolta’s wider cloud security portfolio was acknowledged, with the analyst observing how it: ‘includes multiple options to support and increase customers’ security’. “For a fourth consecutive year Quocirca has positioned Konica Minolta as a leader in print security,” says Olaf Lorenz, general manager, international marketing division at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe. “Its report highlights the importance of instilling confidence in CIOs and CISOs that their print security provision will protect them from the rising volume and cost of data breaches and future security risks that artificial intelligence may present. We are committed to developing our portfolio of workplace products and services, to enable every organisation to empower its employees to be productive and protected.”
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across its hardware and services portfolio, as well as the company’s efforts to raise awareness among European SMEs about its consultative and layered security offerings. Sharp is the first OEM to integrate a native Microsoft Teams connector into its latest MFPs. This feature enables users to securely access, scan, and print data from Microsoft Teams, alongside additional cloud application integrations such as Google, and SharePoint channels without additional software. Sharp has long been acknowledged as a leading player in the SMB print market, offering a mature technology platform and a range of A4 and A3 products tailored to the needs of SMBs. The report praised Sharp for its strong IT security credentials and robust hardware-security features, noting that Sharp MFPs and printers include an extensive range of built-in security features with optional Bitdefender malware technology integration. Sharp's print security solutions extend beyond direct customers to channel partners, a critical part of the company’s route to market. Quocirca identified that Sharp's approach is helping resellers to develop new ways of selling with differentiated security- led propositions. “As Sharp transitions from a traditional print business to offering a diverse range of business technology services to meet the needs of the growing European SME market, this recognition reflects the significant strides we have made to provide enhanced security and differentiating our offerings,” says Jason Cort, director product planning and marketing at Sharp Europe. “Innovation is at the core of our operations, and we are pleased to see our continued advancements being recognised by both customers and the industry.”
Innovation is at the core of our operations, and we are pleased to see our continued advancements being recognised by both customers and the industry.”
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Jason Cort, director product planning and marketing, Sharp Europe
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For a fourth consecutive
year Quocirca has positioned Konica Minolta as a leader in print security
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Olaf Lorenz general manager,
international marketing Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe
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