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Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe and i-PRO EMEA B.V. are pleased to announce a strategic business partnership focused on the European region, combining their strengths in imaging technology and system integration to deliver advanced solutions and systems tailored to industry-specific needs. The partnership aligns with Konica Minolta’s vision to strengthen its Video Solution Services (VSS) offering by integrating world-class AI-powered security technologies that meet the growing demand for smarter, scalable, and secure environments. i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio Through this agreement, Konica Minolta will offer i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of video safety and security products, including edge-AI cameras and Active Guard system. Konica Minolta will leverage its vast sales and service network to distribute and support i-PRO technologies Konica Minolta will leverage its extensive sales and service network to distribute and support i-PRO technologies across the region, enabling system integrators and end users to benefit from turnkey security services. The partnership is expected to drive growth in sectors such as critical infrastructure, education, retail, manufacturing, and smart cities. New partnership with i-PRO Vaclav la Rose, Head of Video Solution Services Europe, Konica Minolta, “This new partnership with i-PRO is a complement to our cooperation with Mobotix." "Both product lines will continue to be offered, with each serving distinct customer needs and use cases. The addition of i-PRO enhances Konica Minolta’s ability to deliver broader end-to-end security and beyond security solutions.” Range of social and operational challenges Jose Riolobos, President, i-PRO EMEA B.V., commented, “Since its establishment in 2019, i-PRO has been building market-pioneering partnerships with partners around the world." "This partnership strengthens our presence in Europe and enables our edge computing product lineup to help solve a broader range of social and operational challenges.” Collaboration with i-PRO in the European region Inoue Shintaro, Head of Sales, Imaging and Automation Business Division, Imaging-IoT Business Unit, Konica Minolta, added, “We are confident that our collaboration with i-PRO in the European region will deliver significant business value." "Our complementary competencies and high standards will benefit both organisations—and most importantly, our European customers.”

The global market insight and research firm, which specialises in the convergence of print and digital technologies in the future workplace, recognises how Konica Minolta ‘retains a keen focus on enhancing print and endpoint security across three pillars – device-level resilience, managed security services, and workflow automation – aligned to support zero trust environments and evolving compliance demands'. AI-driven threats redefine print security priorities Published in July, Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape 2025 report includes an Industry Survey, which was conducted among 400 IT decision-makers involved in the print infrastructure in their organisations. Quocirca’s report highlights the growing culture of threats targeting corporate print infrastructure Quocirca’s report highlights the growing sophistication of threats targeting corporate print infrastructure, especially with the rise in use of AI-powered devices. It is therefore no surprise that 40% of respondents are concerned about the risks posed by AI, and 86% of respondents say it’s important for vendors to use AI and machine learning to detect potential security threats and cyber-attacks. Mixed and older fleets pose a major security risk A total of 56% of companies report a data security breach in connection with printing. Mixed printer fleets and older printing devices posed a major security risk. While the average cost of print-related data loss in companies operating printer fleets from multiple vendors was £937,000 (~ €1.082.000), it was £630,000 (~ €727,000) in companies with standardised fleets. Unlike modern MFPs, which are equipped with advanced security features, older ‘legacy’ print devices do not have robust embedded security features, making them more vulnerable. Integrating older devices into modern, centralised security management platforms is also often difficult or even impossible. Other risk factors Quocirca also found that there is a wide range of authentication methods and identifies this diverse Quocirca also found that there is a wide range of authentication methods and identifies this diverse and fragmented approach as a potential security vulnerability. Private printing environments are another major security vulnerability. A total of 53% of respondents stated that unauthorised persons had accessed documents in a private setting. While large companies (27%) cite lost IT time spent dealing with the problem as the biggest disadvantage of data loss, the biggest consequence for SMEs is the disruption to business continuity (28%). According to Quocirca, improving print security posture therefore ‘requires a multi-layered approach – prioritising standardised, secure print infrastructure, implementing robust identity and access management frameworks including mandatory authentication across all devices, and deploying solutions that prevent sensitive document printing in unsecured home environments.’ Multi-layered security approach Quocirca’s report acknowledges how Konica Minolta's 'multi-layered approach to security helps Quocirca’s report acknowledges how Konica Minolta's 'multi-layered approach to security helps businesses of all sizes reduce risk, ensure compliance, and future-proof their print infrastructure within broader information security strategies.' The report states, "Konica Minolta continues to invest across all areas of its security portfolio – recent examples include developments in authentication, secure firmware delivery, and the Konica Minolta Marketplace for cloud-based print and scan solutions." "Its commitment to ongoing investment in resources and development reinforces its long-term roadmap around secure digital transformation." Compliance with data protection regulations Quocirca considers Konica Minolta's multi-factor authentication support as a strength. ‘Embedded PKI support for smartcard (CAC/PIV) authentication and MFA support enables organisations to centrally manage authentication policies, enforce secure print release, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations – while providing a seamless, user-friendly experience across the print environment.’ Olaf Lorenz, Head of International Marketing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, stated, “Print security needs to be an intrinsic part of every organisation’s cybersecurity strategy. The good news is that this message is getting through and Konica Minolta is dedicated to expanding its range of workplace solutions, to help every organisation equip its employees to work productively and securely.”

Konica Minolta Europe and Kepler Vision Technologies announce European cooperation in the healthcare sector. Kepler has developed the AI-based Night Nurse solution used in Konica Minolta’s MOBOTIX C71 camera. The solution is designed to enable better care and improved monitoring of the well-being of elderly patients. The Kepler Night Nurse will be shipped internationally by Konica Minolta Europe. Night Nurse solution The care industry faces increasingly difficult challenges due to an aging population and workforce. While the population of 65+ continues to grow, the workforce sustaining care for this demographic is shrinking. Utilising AI and computer vision learnings, Kepler Vision’s Night Nurse solution brings a reliable fall detector to the hospital staff.  Smart sensor technology The solution automatically sends messages in the event of a fall, enabling an immediate response Its smart sensor technology is currently embedded in Konica Minolta’s Mobotix C71 camera. The solution automatically sends messages in the event of a fall, enabling an immediate response. Due to this automation, the hospital can better manage the workload of care workers and overcome any staff shortages. Authority comments Petr Atanasčev at Konica Minolta says, “We are proud to be working with Kepler Vision Technologies. Their innovative Kepler Night Nurse product is exactly the type of work we want to collaborate with, and we are happy to help spread this internationally.” Harro Stokman, CEO of Kepler Vision Technologies says, “Partnering with Konica Minolta is one of our most important partnerships to secure. Being able to utilise their knowledge and expertise in the IT sector allows for us to focus on making."