http:// 2012-06-28T07:00:43Z 2012-06-28T07:00:43Z canon-launches-modular-software-to-streamline-accounts-payable

SYDNEY, 28 June 2012: Canon Australia, a world leader in business imaging solutions, today launched its new Invoice Processing Solution - IRIS, which is proven to deliver time savings of up to three days[1] a month according to research from AIIM Europe. By automating time-consuming manual tasks, reducing receipt to payment life cycles, increasing visibility and swiftly loading data into back-end systems, IRIS not only helps businesses save time but also enables them to leverage their resources more effectively so their teams can work with greater efficiency. The transparency and accuracy of the solution also enables businesses to reduce risk and meet the compliance needs of their businesses. IRIS is an advanced suite of data capture tools that scans and extracts key information from documents in a variety of formats to connect and integrate with the back office in real time.With automated data entry and indexing, IRIS benefits core business functions such as finance, legal, IT and any highly manual or complex processing environment. IRIS integrates seamlessly with Mulit-Function Devices (MFDs) from Canon and other vendors. According to RS Consulting, invoice processing is identified as being the process which “causes the most hassle” within the finance department with over 70 per cent of companies receiving 50 per cent of their invoices in paper form. Especially applicable to the Accounts Payable (AP) process, IRIS has a range of scanning solutions designed to make the collection and processing of information accurate, usable, and scalable from small businesses right up to large corporations. “Accounting is a very manual process that deals with high volumes of paper and a number of individuals, making it extremely complex and time-consuming,” said Luke Maddison, Canon Australia Group Manager, Business Marketing. “Suitable for small businesses or large enterprises, IRIS eliminates time-consuming manual data entry, reduces invoice processing costs and enables staff to get information more quickly and efficiently, freeing them up to focus on more productive and valuable tasks.” “Canon’s focus is on improving access to and sharing of information for businesses by providing full integration between all of its software and hardware devices to further streamline the automation process,” Maddison added. “For instance, at the point of scanning to an MFD every document gets automatically tagged and stored electronically, making it easy for staff to search, access and process payments quickly and easily.” Other key benefits of IRIS include: Minimisation of manual data entry Reduction in time required from invoice receipt to payment, resulting in improved supplier relations Enhanced audit trail Ability to deal efficiently with dispute resolution Customisation of workflows to business needs (e.g. approval processes) Increased visibility of un-posted invoices Successful linked with back-end systems Reduction of paper in the office Documents can be compressed for storage savings and easier sharing Confidently forecast and manage cashflow Canon focuses on the electronic and paper document life cycles at the heart of businesses to ensure efficiency is maximised at every step. It works closely with businesses to design and manage customised document solutions with the right hardware solutions to enable them to meet the many challenges that businesses face. This includes everything from simplifying specific processes such as scan-to-folder at the touch of a button, through to complex process management solutions in HR, Accounts Payable and Mailrooms. IRIS addresses four core business needs – Accounts Payable, Digital Mailroom, Compression and Conversion and End to End Document Management, and is available nationally from Canon direct or through Canon’s authorised Canon Partner Channel (CPC) network of dealers. Full specifications at www.canon.com.au/business [1]https://canon.strategymix.com/express/blog.cfm?ax=9190629BCA3D98A7995FE61176A3337CB642CE509E675C20CE1898CB4EFA6C98

2012-06-28T06:58:25Z canon-completes-imagerunner-advance-range-with-three-new-black-and-white-mfds

SYDNEY, 28 June 2012: Canon Australia, a world leader in business imaging solutions, today launched the imageRUNNER (iR) ADVANCE 4000 series with the addition of three new efficient black and white Multi-Function Devices (MFDs). This completes Canon’s A3 iR ADVANCE portfolio and helps businesses to better manage their printing costs and improve productivity. Designed to improve document and device efficiency, security and increase business profitability through greater cost control management, Canon’s new smart multi-function models - iR ADVANCE 4051, 4035, 4025 - provide a greater choice of high speed black and white A3 printing solutions. Swift black-and-white output combined with simplicity and improved usability of the hardware makes even sophisticated document tasks easy to perform. Part of Canon’s award-winning[1] range, the 4000 series also includes Canon’s unique Advanced Box document sharing solution. Advanced Box helps deliver tangible workflow benefits for small and medium sized businesses or departments within large organisations. Files can be stored in Advanced Box shared folders and easily previewed and accessed from numerous locations, including PCs and other networked iR ADVANCE devices. When privacy is required, files can be stored to personal folders. “The current economic climate has forced many Australian companies to really consider where they can reduce costs and find greater returns for their investments,” said Luke Maddison, Canon Australia Group Manager, Business Marketing. “Many don’t realise that their print and document management processes offer massive opportunities to improve performance and rein in costs. “By enhancing their document communication with a tailored hardware, software and service package, businesses can get tasks completed more quickly, efficiently and economically, freeing up employees for other activities,” continued Luke Maddison. As with all Canon products, full software and hardware integration ensures streamlined workflows and back office integration. Users can access and manage documents in a range of digital formats securely from a desktop computer or mobile device through Canon’s uniFLOW 5.1, iW 360 software and Cloud Connect features. uniFLOW 5.1 assists with tracking costs and print volumes, improving security of information through follow-me secure print release and the ability to print directly from mobile devices. Like the entire iR Advance range, the 4000 series also integrates with Canon’s new Invoice Processing Solution – IRIS, enabling businesses to scan and extract key information from documents in a variety of formats to connect and integrate with the back office in real time, eliminating time-consuming manual data entry, reducing invoice processing costs and enabling staff to get information more quickly and efficiently. Comprising recycled materials and bio plastics, the iR ADVANCE 4000 series is ENERGY STAR[2] qualified and uses just one watt of energy in sleep mode. Other key benefits include: Integration with uniFLOW to automate tasks such as assigning cost centres, setting restrictions and re-directing print jobs to carefully manage costs. 24/7 device monitoring automatically reading and reporting print counters, tracking toner level and ordering replacements to provide maximum uptime. The new series will be available nationally from Canon directly or through Canon’s authorised Canon Partner Channel (CPC) network of dealers. Full specifications at www.canon.com.au/business [1] BERTL Best Spring 2011 Awards (http://www.bertl.com/web/secure/news.do?id=5208) Best Office Multifunctional Line of the Year- Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C2030i, Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5051, Canon imageRUNNER 2530i and Canon imageRUNNER C1028iF Best Segment 2 A3 Color Multifunctional Printer - Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C2030i Best Color Light Production Device- Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9070 PRO [2] Defined by ENERGY STAR (http://www.eu-energystar.org)

2012-06-26T06:28:00Z canon-oceania-appeals-for-applicants-to-its-annual-environmental-grants-program

SYDNEY, June 26, 2012: Would a pair of high-performance binoculars help you monitor the status of an endangered species in your community? Perhaps an underwater camera would help your coral reef conservation project document the effects of global warming? Or would a new Canon printer ensure your charity’s time and effort goes into helping the communities that need it, providing high quality document and photo printing? Canon Oceania is calling for applicants for its annual environmental grants program. Grants in-kind worth $40,000* are available to Australian and New Zealand organisations making a positive impact on their environment and community. “There are some amazing community-led projects going on out there that could really benefit from some support-in-kind from Canon. Nothing gives us more of a buzz than seeing our imaging products being used to benefit our environment and the communities we operate in,” said Janet Leslie, Sustainability Manager, Canon Oceania. “Last year’s grants have helped support environmental programs run by the Total Environment Centre, sea turtle protection projects run by Conservation Volunteers Australia, community initiatives run by the Small Farms Network and Woppa-burra Land Trust and research work being undertaken at UTS,” said Janet. Selection is based on the environmental merits of each group’s nominated project, as well as the importance of the digital imaging products that make up the grant in realising its success. Each of the recipients will have their choice of $5,000 of Canon equipment – including digital compact and DSLR cameras, video cameras, binoculars, projectors, printers and water-proof cameras. This year the grants will be awarded under the following categories: AUSTRALIA National Award: An environmental project with national significance and impact; Regional Award: An environmental project with significance to a rural or regional area; School Award: An environmental project being run by a primary or secondary school community; Grassroots Award: A community group with an income of $25,000 or less; Youth Award: A project led by an individual under 25 years of age. NEW ZEALAND Regional Award: An environmental project with significance to a rural or regional area; School Award: An environmental project being run by a primary or secondary school community; Grassroots Award: A community group with an income of $25,000 or less. Applications for this year’s program can be made through the Canon website – http://www.canon.com.au/About-Canon/Sustainability-Environment/Environment/Environmental-Grants Submissions close 31 August 2012. Additional information on Canon’s local performance in its approach to sustainable business is published in the independently verified Canon Oceania Sustainability Reports which can be viewed at http://www.canon.com.au/About-Canon/Sustainability-Environment *The grants worth $40,000 of product value across Australia and New Zealand includes $25,000 AUD and $15,000 NZD -ENDS- About Canon Canon is the world’s leading imaging brand that actively inspires with imaginative ideas that enable people to connect, communicate and achieve more than they thought possible through imaging solutions for business and consumers. Canon’s Australian R&D company, CiSRA, develops and exports digital imaging technologies for use in Canon products worldwide. Canon has ranked among the top-four US patent recipients* for the past 20 years, and had global revenues of around $US46 billion in 2011. Canon Australia also operates Canon Finance Australia, which offers one-stop shopping for customers wanting leasing or finance services. For more information, visit www.canon.com.au, www.facebook.com/canonaustralia, www.twitter.com/canonaustralia, www.youtube.com/canonaustralia * Based on weekly patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office Media contacts: Tara Mills Howorth Communications Phone: 02 8281 3214 tara@howorth.com.au David Klineberg Canon Australia Phone: 02 9805 2765 david.klineberg@canon.com.au

2012-05-23T04:19:00Z canon-s-imaging-science-prize-open-for-entries

SYDNEY, 23 May 2012: Canon’s local research and development arm, CiSRA in collaboration with Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum are calling for Australian university students to enter the 2012 Extreme Imaging competition. Tertiary students who are developing a new technique or equipment to produce images as part of their supervised research project are eligible to enter the competition. Stephen Hardy, Senior General Manager, CiSRA said, “This competition gives Canon the opportunity to promote and celebrate Australian imaging science research. The prize will be awarded to the student that pushes the boundaries of imaging technology.” “The students could be studying across a number of different disciplines – engineering, robotics, physics or medicine. As long as imaging is at the heart of the project, students can enter,” said Stephen. Last year’s first prize winner was Ariell Friedman and supervisors Dr Oscar Pizarro and Prof Stefan Williams from The Australian Centre for Field Robotics at the University of Sydney for the project ‘Diver-based stereo 3D documentation of excavations in Pavlopetri’. Other winning entries from last year include the capture of the first ever image of the shadow of a single atom to the development of a device that may be able to take a picture of the retina (back of the eye) and asses the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. “We were extremely impressed with the quality of research from last year and we can’t wait to see what the entries reveal this year. CiSRA recently teamed up with Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum and the award ceremony will be held on 15 February 2013 where we will present the most outstanding entries,” said Stephen Hardy. First prize is $5000 for the winning student or student group and $5000 for their supervisor. The runner up will receive a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR. There will also be a new prize for undergraduate students – they will be eligible for a $1000 prize for the winning student or students and $1000 for their supervisor. These prizes will be supplemented by $5000 worth of Canon equipment. More information about the competition and links to the entry form and full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.extremeimaging.cisra.canon.com.au/ CiSRA is one of the global research and development centres owned by Canon Inc., and this year is celebrating 21 years in Australia. CiSRA contributes imaginative technologies, intellectual property and customer insights to Canon Inc. for development of future products and services and employs almost 200 researchers and engineers, 40 of whom have PhDs in disciplines from physics, computer science and engineering. -ENDS- About Canon Canon is the world’s leading imaging brand that actively inspires with imaginative ideas that enable people to connect, communicate and achieve more than they thought possible through imaging solutions for business and consumers. Canon’s Australian R&D company, CiSRA, develops and exports digital imaging technologies for use in Canon products worldwide. Canon has ranked among the top-four US patent recipients* for the past 20 years, and had global revenues of around $US46 billion in 2011. Canon Australia also operates Canon Finance Australia, which offers one-stop shopping for customers wanting leasing or finance services. * Based on weekly patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office Media Contact Tara Mills 02 8281 3214 tara@Howorth.com.au

2012-04-10T00:33:00Z imagerunner-1700-series-mfds-offer-powerful-capabilities-from-a-compact-footprint

SYDNEY, Tuesday 10th April 2012: Canon Australia, a world leader in business imaging solutions, today announced the launch of its imageRUNNER 1700 Series of Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) offering a powerful and highly scalable print solution in a compact and energy efficient footprint. The imageRUNNER 1700 Series is perfect for enterprise workgroups as part of a fleet and small to medium-sized businesses as a stand-alone device. Designed with efficiency in mind, the 1700 Series delivers high-speed document workflows and compact productivity that is easy to manage and cost-effective to run. “The Canon imageRUNNER 1700 series fills a need for small to medium-sized businesses that may be looking to consolidate their older copiers, faxes, scanners and printers with one high performing, compact device but who still want something that is scalable as their business grows,” said Jeremy Plint, Assistant General Manager Marketing, Canon Business Imaging Australia. The new black and white imageRUNNER 1700 series includes powerful colour scanning/sending technology, adds new speeds and functionality to Canon’s A4 range and is compatible with Canon’s uniFLOW software and eMaintenance system. “It’s designed for the way we work in the 21st century – so security and accessibility is a key component. Users can securely access the system over their network and meet all their network printing, scanning, copying and faxing needs and it goes beyond traditional printers by supporting USB media. This means a user can directly print from and scan to their USB flash drive wherever they are at that time,” concluded Jeremy Plint. Canon’s eMaintenance system sees the device automatically read and report on its own print counters, monitor toner levels and order replacements before they run out which deliver real time savings to the customer, a reduction in print downtime and better control of their printing costs. The imageRUNNER 1700 series delivers a more interactive customer experience through an advanced touch screen user interface to maintain consistency with other MEAP enabled devices in Canon’s portfolio. The imageRUNNER 1700 series will be available in two configurations and will be available on 10th April nationally from Canon directly or through Canon’s authorised Canon Partner Channel (CPC) network of dealers. Full specifications at www.canon.com.au/business -ENDS- About Canon Canon is the world’s leading imaging brand that actively inspires with imaginative ideas that enable people to connect, communicate and achieve more than they thought possible through imaging solutions for business and consumers. Canon’s Australian R&D company, CiSRA, develops and exports digital imaging technologies for use in Canon products worldwide. Canon has ranked among the top-four US patent recipients* for the past 20 years, and had global revenues of around $US46 billion in 2011. Canon Australia also operates Canon Finance Australia, which offers one-stop shopping for customers wanting leasing or finance services. For more information, visit www.canon.com.au, www.facebook.com/canonaustralia, www.twitter.com/canonaustralia, www.youtube.com/canonaustralia * Based on weekly patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office Media contact: Anna Barnes Howorth Phone: (02) 8281 3802 Email: anna@howorth.com.au Shane McClelland Marketing Communications Manager Canon Business Imaging, Canon Australia Phone: (02) 9805 2619 Email: shane.mcclelland@canon.com.au

2011-09-20T02:09:00Z technology-the-biggest-organisational-change-for-the-next-10-years-2

SYDNEY, 20 September 2011:A study from Canon entitled, ‘Change or Be Left Behind’ has highlighted the crucial role that technology plays as Australian organisations go through changes in their business. When asked what will be the single biggest change their organisation will go through in the next ten years, 43 per cent of business leaders overwhelmingly said that technological advancements were top of the list. This was over and above other areas such as general company changes (19 per cent), people changes (18 per cent) and wider economic/legislative changes (18 per cent). The two part Canon-sponsored research study[1] sought to understand attitudes and trends in how Australian businesses view change, pinpoint key barriers to change, the role that technology plays in the process and what the formula for good change is. Split via two audiences, the first survey spoke with 300 senior Australian executives responsible for change, while the second questioned 700 general business workers, not responsible for change in Australian organisations. The over-riding theme from the study was that despite agreeing change was important (86 per cent[2]) and that their business will be left behind if they don’t address it (73 per cent[3]), just 39 per cent[4] of Australian organisations embrace it and under half (49 per cent[5]) take a pro-active stance on change. A healthy proportion of respondents didn’t believe their business had the right tools to deliver change (40 per cent[6]), but agreed that technology played a very important role within the change process (95 per cent[7]) and increased their competitive nature. Craig Manson, director, Canon Business Imaging said, “If we look at everything that’s ‘changing’ within Australian business, technology change is by far and away the biggest thing that organisations will go through in the next ten years. But this is not about implementing technology for technology’s sake. Organisations need to take the time to look at how their business is evolving and growing, working out how technology can align with the business, changing it for the better and making it more competitive.” The critical driving force behind change Not only will technology be the biggest change organisations go through, it was also ranked highly among both sets of respondents as the main reason behind why change occurred in Australian businesses in the first place. Each survey group was asked to rank three of their top driving forces behind change. Fifty-nine per cent of business leaders ranked technological advancements as the biggest driving force behind change, with financial (54 per cent) and people considerations (44 per cent) placed second and third respectively. Employees allocated technology in fourth place (44 per cent), behind reasons such as increased competition (56 per cent), financial considerations (55 per cent) and the need to work smarter and increase productivity (51 per cent). Technology also plays a massive role towards increasing the pace of change, with 84 per cent of respondents agreeing. Of those who voted technological advancements across both surveys as their top reason for driving change, the following were cited as reasons why: - The business gains better efficiencies and is more competitive (47 per cent) - Market forces dictate that technology is a crucial element of driving change (30 per cent) - The speed at which it can drive change for good (23 per cent) Owen Coppage, CIO, AGL Energy, a Canon customer which has implemented a major change project, said, “Change is disruptive, but if you manage the people aspect it can be seen as a positive. Hard dollar savings are great, but it’s productivity and efficiency improvements that really add the value to our business. One of our key requirements when undertaking projects at AGL is having a change manager as part of the implementation team.” For more information on the research study, please see: www.canon.com.au/business/change -ENDS- About Canon Canon is the world’s leading imaging brand that actively inspires with imaginative ideas that enable people to connect, communicate and achieve more than they thought possible through imaging solutions for business and consumers. Canon’s Australian R&D company, CiSRA, develops and exports digital imaging technologies for use in Canon products worldwide. Canon has ranked among the top-four US patent recipients* for the past 19 years, and had global revenues of around $US45 billion in 2010. Canon Australia also operates Canon Finance Australia, which offers one-stop shopping for customers wanting leasing or finance services. For more information, visit www.canon.com.au, www.facebook.com/canonaustralia, www.twitter.com/canonaustralia, www.youtube.com/canonaustralia Media contacts: Georgina Bonner Howorth Communications Phone: 02 8281 3819 georgina@howorth.com.au Nicola Craft Canon Australia Phone: 02 9805 2210 nicola.craft@canon.com.au [1]The first part of the survey looks at overall change within Australian business, and the role of technology. The second part will look at people changes, skill sets required for change and a formula for change. [2]The average from both surveys [3]The average from both surveys [4]The average from both surveys [5]The average from both surveys [6]The average from both surveys [7]The average from both surveys