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Zawya
20-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Konica Minolta Named ASEAN's 2024 Market Leader in Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers for Third Year Running
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia maintains its ASEAN market leadership with the highest market share in Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers for the third consecutive year, driven by the popularity of its flagship AccurioPress series. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 March 2025 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia has once again secured #1 market share for Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers across the ASEAN region, encompassing Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, according to 2024 Q4 data from the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker is a leading source of market data and analysis for the hardcopy peripherals industry. Leading the Market: A Testament to 20 Years of Progress For 20 years, Konica Minolta has been at the forefront of production printing, consistently driving the industry forward. Market leadership is a testament to the company's deep commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering advanced digital print technologies that empower businesses. ' We are thrilled to announce that Konica Minolta has once again maintained its leadership in the light to mid-colour production print market across the ASEAN region for the third consecutive year. Earning this recognition from IDC reflects not just our commitment to excellence, but the strong partnerships we've built with our customers over two decades of progress in the digital printing market. This achievement reinforces the value of our customer-first approach, delivering high-quality products and responsive service that make a real difference. The trust our customers place in Konica Minolta drives us to keep advancing and developing solutions that not only meet their needs today but help them stay ahead in their digital transformation journey, ' said Francis Chua, General Manager for Regional Sales & Marketing HQ at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd. Teh Hui Ying, Senior Product Manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd, expressed her pride in the achievement:"It is an honour to see Konica Minolta lead the light to mid-colour production print market for the third consecutive year, reaffirming our dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Moreover, securing the top position in the entire colour production print category in ASEAN for 2024 is a remarkable milestone. We are excited about the journey ahead and remain committed to shaping the future of digital printing." This milestone reflects the strong collaboration between Konica Minolta and its customers and partners, whose support has been instrumental in driving the company's innovation and growth. Konica Minolta expresses gratitude for their trust and remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and drive the future of print. About Konica Minolta's Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers Konica Minolta's AccurioPress series stands as a benchmark in digital production printing, engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern print environments. These printers feature industry-leading resolution and colour consistency, ensuring sharp, vibrant prints across a wide spectrum of substrates. Additionally, the printers are complemented with advanced automation tools to streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and minimise human error, contributing to higher reliability and a lower total cost of ownership. The AccurioPress is available in four different models to suit different print needs: Hashtag: #AccurioPress #KonicaMinolta #ProductionPrinters The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia, based in Singapore, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, Japan. With its expertise in imaging, data processing and data-based decision making, Konica Minolta creates relevant solutions for its customers and solves issues faced by society. As a digital workplace solution provider, Konica Minolta helps its clients to identify and unlock the potential digitalisation to help companies reach the next level in the digital maturity of their organisation by rethinking the workplace. Konica Minolta's Igniting Print Possibilities offering helps printers, converters and brand owners maximise workflow automation to increase efficiency. The company delivers consultancy in all communication matters as well as top-of-the-line production, packaging, and label printers. Its finishing devices create print products that stand out and create added value. Konica Minolta has established itself as the production printing market leader for more than a decade (InfoSource). With its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Konica Minolta has pledged to consistently pursue its sustainability and social responsibility goals. The company has been repeatedly recognised for its rich history of social contribution as well as for working towards achieving the SDGs throughout its business and is listed among '2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World', also having received the highest level in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings. Worldwide, the company has over 39,000 employees and operates in over 150 countries. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia
Zawya
14-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Konica Minolta wins 2025 A3 Line of the Year Award and four Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence
Recognition of Konica Minolta's adaptable, future-ready innovations in office printing technology. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 March 2025 – Konica Minolta has been awarded five Buyers Lab (BLI) Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, a world-leading independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software, and services. These awards recognise the capabilities of Konica Minolta's multi-functional print devices (MFPs), with four individual devices receiving Pick Awards, and Konica Minolta earning the 2025 A3 Line of the Year Award. Award-Winning A3 Multi-Functional Print Device Portfolio Keypoint Intelligence commended Konica Minolta's comprehensive A3 range, presenting the 2025 A3 Line of the Year Award. Evaluators cited "superior performance during Keypoint Intelligence's testing across the entire A3 line," and praised the company for its "fresh, broad portfolio with a strong feature set that can meet and exceed the needs of hybrid working environments." The MFPs also offer cloud-enabled capabilities, facilitating secure document storage and access for remote work. Keypoint Intelligence noted the "simplified setup process and robust administrative capabilities," as well as "outstanding efficiency, professional-looking print quality, and excellent usability" across the product range. Security features were also highlighted, with the awards acknowledging the "robust security offering to safeguard sensitive data." Innovative, Industry-Leading Print Technologies Four Konica Minolta MFPs—the bizhub C451i, bizhub C551i, bizhub C651 i, and bizhub C751i —received Pick Awards 2025. Keypoint Intelligence's long-term testing revealed "faster-than-average job streams and first-print-out times," contributing to the devices' productivity. Evaluators also recognised the MFPs' suitability for modern work environments, noting "above average scan speeds" that address digitisation needs for hybrid workers. Evolving to Meet the Needs of Modern Businesses "As office environments continue to evolve, businesses require print solutions that seamlessly align with their changing needs. While productivity, usability, and high-quality output remain fundamental, the growing demand for hybrid work and digital transformation calls for enhanced connectivity, robust security, and seamless integration with cloud services. Winning the 2025 A3 Line of the Year Award and four Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence is a testament to Konica Minolta's commitment to delivering innovative, future-ready solutions that empower businesses to work smarter and more securely," said Mr. Francis Chua, General Manager of Regional Sales & Marketing HQ, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd. Keypoint Intelligence's recognition of Konica Minolta's A3 line and individual MFPs underscores the company's ability to meet these evolving needs and provide businesses with reliable, advanced printing solutions that meet the challenges of today's dynamic work environments. The award-winning products are part of Konica Minolta's next generation of bizhub i-Series MFPs, designed with a focus on security and ease of use. Hashtag: #KonicaMinolta The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Konica Minolta's journey started 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. We innovate for the good of society and the world. The same purpose that kept us moving then, keeps us moving now. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia, based in Singapore, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, Japan. With its expertise in imaging, data processing and data-based decision making, Konica Minolta creates relevant solutions for its customers – small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises and public sector – and solves issues faced by society. Konica Minolta's Igniting Print Possibilities offering helps printers, converters and brand owners maximize workflow automation to increase efficiency. The company delivers consultancy in all communication matters as well as top-of-the-line production, packaging and label printers. Its finishing devices create print products that stand out and create added value. Konica Minolta has established itself as the production printing market leader for more than a decade (InfoSource). For an increasing number of organisations, success today is more than the narrow definition of financial prosperity – it also includes protecting the environment and having a positive impact on their workforce as well as the societies they are embedded in. With its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Konica Minolta has pledged to consistently pursue its sustainability and social responsibility goals. The company has been repeatedly recognised for its rich history of social contribution as well as for working towards achieving the SDGs throughout its business and supply chain. Konica Minolta is listed among "2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World" and received a GOLD Level Recognition Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings for 2023. Worldwide, the company has over 39,000 employees and is operating in over 150 countries. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia
