Canon expands print solutions

Canon Emirates, a subsidiary of Canon Middle East and leader in imaging solutions, has been appointed to be the exclusive printing solutions provider for Middle East Communication Network (MCN), one of the largest advertising and marketing agency networks that manages companies, including Promoseven, Universal Media, Lowe, Initiative and Magna, in the MENA region.
MCN has signed a five-year Managed Print Services (MPS) contract with Canon Emirates covering hardware and service solutions for over 40 products, including Canon’s management software solution called Uniflow.
“Canon Managed Print Services (MPS) proactively ensures that an organization’s printer fleet is managed the way it is to be — profitably and flexibly. MPS is also instrumental in achieving operational efficiency, meet compliance targets and reduce the organization’s carbon footprint. Thus at the end, they not only help businesses save costs but also can help businesses meet their corporate social responsibility objectives too,” said Naoshi Yamada, DMD, Canon Middle East.
Shadi Bakhour, GM, Canon Emirates, said: “Canon continues to expand its portfolio with a client database in the region from a range of industries looking for efficient managed print services. As a group, including some of biggest media agencies in the MENA, MCN printing is an integral part of their day-to-day workings and business, so the fact that they have signed with Canon to manage their printing needs is a testament to the strength of our offering.”
“Canon has an advantage by offering clients more than just cost effective solutions but also secure printing environment, mobile printing and also implementing a toner recycling campaign, which is
Canon Emirates’ signature environmental approach,” added Bakhour.
“The overall solution has reduced our total cost of ownership, and ensuring MCN’s commitment to eco-friendly standards in the printing eco-system,” said Arun Krishnan, regional IT director, MCN.