01732 759725 12 Canon named a leader Canon has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment. The IDC MarketScape evaluates vendors on their capabilities in inkjet, including innovation, product portfolios, service and support, customer experience, and long-term vision. The IDC MarketScape recognises Canon’s high-speed inkjet (HSIJ) portfolio, reporting that: “Since the last iteration of this study, in which Canon was already in the leaders’ category, Canon has made significant strides to bolster its position in the segment.” The report also noted: “Canon maintains a strong presence in the market, with continued growth in new installations and page volume. Canon is able to prove its value and success with many proven installations. Real-world production and utilisation data prove uptime claims.” Duncan Smith, Country Director, Production at Canon UK & Ireland said: “We believe the recognition of Canon within the IDC MarketScape report reflects both the depth of our heritage in high-speed inkjet, our longterm commitment to our customers and our relentless pursuit of setting new standards through continuous innovation. “We believe what differentiates us is not only the performance of our presses, but also the reliability and business development support we deliver as a trusted partner. And we’ve built that reputation on more than a decade of experience in sheet-fed inkjet, an investment of around 8% of our revenue in research and development, and a service organisation that consistently delivers the uptime and support our customers depend on.” www.canon.co.uk BULLETIN Security validation seal Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series firmware has earned the Keypoint Intelligence Security Validation Seal for Device Penetration. Testing was conducted by security specialists using a combination of automated vulnerability assessment, hands-on manual issue verification and exploitation attempts designed to identify weaknesses in device firmware, operating system components, web interfaces, ports, protocols, and related network-exposed services. The Device Penetration track of Keypoint Intelligence’s Security Validation Testing program evaluates whether network-connected printers and MFPs are appropriately protected against likely attack vectors. Results confirmed that Konica Minolta devices running bizhub i-Series firmware and configured with the recommended settings were well-protected against a wide range of anticipated threats. The Security Validation Device Penetration seal is earned when no vulnerabilities are deemed a high or critical risk on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scale, with any medium-risk findings evaluated on a case-by-case basis. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Zyxel Group ranks top 1% Zyxel Group has been named in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, achieving a top 1% ranking in the communications equipment industry. This recognition underscores the company’s leadership in global ESG standards and its commitment to transparent, sustainable corporate governance. The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook is a premier ESG reference produced using the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). In 2025, more than 9,200 companies were evaluated, with 848 qualifying for inclusion in the 2026 Yearbook. Within the communications industry, just five companies were selected. Zyxel Group’s commitment to excellence is consistently reflected in its top-tier ratings from major global sustainability benchmarks. In 2025, the company earned the Platinum Medal from the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating and a resilient A rating from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Research for two consecutive years. Furthermore, the company’s climate roadmap reached a significant milestone in 2025 as its carbon reduction targets were officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, aligning with the global mission to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. www.zyxel.com Great place to work ECI Software Solutions has been Certified as a 2026 Great Place to Work in eight countries. 82% of employee feedback described ECI as a Great Place to Work, a 7% increase from the previous year, and 25% higher than the average for US‑based companies. This marks the eighth consecutive year of ECI’s recognition in the US; the fifth straight year in Canada, the UK and Australia; the fourth straight year in the Netherlands; the second straight year in Portugal; and a first-time certification in Norway and India. www.ecisolutions.com Ricoh ups climate targets Ricoh has announced revision of its materialities and ESG targets based on the new ESG strategy under its new mid-term strategy launched in fiscal 2026. Ricoh Group raised its fiscal 2030 target for reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 63% to 75%, compared with fiscal 2015 levels. The company has also strengthened its long-term target framework. Replacing its previous combined target of a 90% reduction across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by fiscal 2050, it has established separate targets of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by fiscal 2050. These targets have been validated under the Science Based Targets initiative’s net zero standard, which aligns corporate emissions reduction targets with climate science. Ricoh also raised its fiscal 2030 renewable energy adoption target from 55% to 85%. In Japan, the company will promote responsible renewable energy procurement that does not cause environmental damage or apprehension in local communities, in line with domestic market conditions. In other news, Ricoh has been awarded the highest Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Placing Ricoh among the top 1% of companies assessed, this is Ricoh’s second consecutive Platinum rating. This year, Ricoh achieved an overall score of 86 out of 100, an increase of four points from last year, with particularly strong recognition in the environment category, along with notable improvements in the labour & human rights and sustainable procurement. www.ricoh.co.uk
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