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European printer market loses momentum as Q2 demand weakens
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European printer market loses momentum as Q2 demand weakens

Weak business spending and falling prices left Europe's printer market below its 2025 average by Week 26, despite resilient consumer sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools
Document Management

Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools

Higher-volume offices gain cloud-linked A3 monochrome printers as Ricoh expands its IM range with stronger security and lower-plastic packaging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Ricoh & Brother expand A4 print range for hybrid work
Document Management

Ricoh & Brother expand A4 print range for hybrid work

Ricoh Canada partners with Brother to expand A4 print options, targeting hybrid workplaces with a broader, centrally managed device fleet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Ricoh again named Leader in IDC high-speed inkjet study
Digital Transformation

Ricoh again named Leader in IDC high-speed inkjet study

Ricoh has secured Leader status for the third time in IDC's global high-speed inkjet MarketScape, citing innovation, service and reliability.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW
Document Management

Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW

Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence's 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status
Data Protection

Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status

Ricoh's CloudStream service has achieved SOC 2 Type II audit status, bolstering its cloud security credentials for regulated industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Ricoh partners with PrintReleaf for reforestation support
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Ricoh partners with PrintReleaf for reforestation support

Ricoh has teamed up with PrintReleaf in Australia to enhance sustainability efforts, offsetting paper use through global reforestation initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Canon UK secures spot in University of Essex framework
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Canon UK secures spot in University of Essex framework

Canon UK has been selected as a key supplier for the University of Essex framework, providing multifunctional print devices and digital solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Report reveals print security breaches impact ANZ firms
Data Protection

Report reveals print security breaches impact ANZ firms

A Canon Oceania report reveals that 78% of organisations in Australia and New Zealand faced print security incidents, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
HP introduces innovative suite of AI-enabled platforms & services
Digital Transformation

HP introduces innovative suite of AI-enabled platforms & services

HP has introduced a suite of solutions, including the AI-enabled digital experience platform WEX, at the Amplify Partner Conference 2024, advancing business growth and fostering a circular economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs
Digital Transformation

Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs

The agency’s start of year momentum expands its B2B technology roster, with briefs spanning UK, EU and managed services communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech
Digital Transformation

Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech

Ricoh Canada acquires Toronto-based ET Group to expand workplace tech, adding audiovisual design, hybrid meeting and managed services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study
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Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study

Konica Minolta has been named a Leader in IDC's Worldwide Print Security assessment, praised for its layered, security-by-design approach.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group
Document Management

Canon names Peter Saak to lead new EMEA print group

Canon has named Peter Saak to head its renamed Integrated Printing & Services Group in EMEA, sharpening focus on services-led print.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Canon expands imageFORCE range with new A3, A4 printers
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Canon expands imageFORCE range with new A3, A4 printers

Canon has broadened its imageFORCE line in Australia, adding new A3 and compact A4 printers aimed at evolving hybrid office needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
HP Australia honours 2025 partner award winners for innovation
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HP Australia honours 2025 partner award winners for innovation

HP Australia has honoured 2025 Partner Award winners for innovation, recognising firms excelling in tech, AI, sustainability and hybrid work solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design
Document Management

Ricoh launches high-speed A3 printers with eco-friendly design

Ricoh unveils high-speed A3 colour multifunction printers IM C7010 and IM C8010, blending productivity with eco-friendly features for modern workplaces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Brother Australia launches innovative Professional Monochrome Laser range
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Brother Australia launches innovative Professional Monochrome Laser range

Brother Australia announces its Professional Monochrome Laser range, an innovative and highly durable line of A4 format printers. The new range emphasises enhanced productivity, advanced security features, sustainability and mobile connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024