01732 759725 12 BULLETIN Connect Print partners with Konica Minolta Konica Minolta has announced a new partnership with Connect Print, the Reading-based specialist consultancy-led print solutions provider. The partnership brings together Konica Minolta’s production print technologies with Connect Print’s deep expertise in solution design, commercial modelling and long-term customer management. From high performance digital cut sheet and fifth colour systems to industrial print, label production, inkjet, High Chroma, MGI digital embellishment technologies, and unique in-line finishing solutions, Konica Minolta’s offering now enables Connect Print to support an even wider range of high volume and specialist environments. The partnership also strengthens Connect Print’s ability to take on larger and more complex customer environments, supported by Konica Minolta’s nationwide service infrastructure and specialist teams across labels, embellishment, in-line finishing, and production workflow. Warren Beard, Managing Director of Connect Print, said: “This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, commercially sound solutions, without changing who we are. We remain independent in our recommendations, focused on ROI, and fully accountable for the outcomes we deliver. Working with Konica Minolta just means we now have even more depth and capability behind us to support our customers long-term.” www.connectprint.uk, www.konicaminolta.co.uk Katun announces new global agreement Katun has announced a new global partnership with Scanshare, a recognised leader in document capture and workflow automation technology. Through this agreement, Katun will now offer Scanshare to dealer partners in the United States, Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Latin America as part of its Workplace Solutions portfolio. By offering Scanshare, Katun is expanding access to a powerful platform that helps businesses streamline document processing, automate workflows, and improve business efficiency. Scanshare’s partner-first model aligns closely with Katun’s go-to-market approach, enabling rapid deployment and strong user support throughout the sales process. Together, the companies will expand access to Scanshare’s scalable solutions that address evolving needs of modern workplaces. Tony Ko, Vice President of Hardware and Business Solutions at Katun said: “Partnering with Scanshare represents an important step for Katun and our dealer partners. As businesses continue to shift toward digital-first operations, the need for seamless, secure, and scalable document management is critical. By adding Scanshare to our expanding Katun Workplace Solutions portfolio, we are empowering organisations to accelerate digital transformation, reduce manual processes, and improve efficiency across the workplace.” www.katun.com ECS expands product portfolio ECS has announced a major expansion of its product portfolio following its appointment as the authorised UK distributor for Hoco Tech. The partnership with Hoco Tech, a global provider of digital and mobile peripherals, marks an important strategic step for ECS, further strengthening its position as a comprehensive one-stop provider for modern office and digital solutions, complementing its already extensive range of toners and consumables. The Hoco Tech range now available through ECS includes premium charging solutions, audio accessories, and ergonomic lifestyle technology. Each product is designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced workplace while maintaining exceptional value without the premium price tag. Felicity Rabbitte, Director at ECS said: “Our mission has always been to provide our partners with the highest quality consumables backed by exceptional value. Expanding into Hoco Tech’s digital range is a natural progression for us, as well as our partners; now, we can support their digital workflow alongside their print requirements. By offering premium mobile accessories alongside our market-leading toner lines, we are helping businesses stay connected and productive in an increasingly mobile world.” https://ecs-uk-ltd.co.uk Kyocera sets new benchmark in light production Kyocera Document Solutions UK has expanded its A3 portfolio with the launch of the TASKalfa MZ9500ci and TASKalfa MZ10500i series. The new series comprises three colour and four monochrome A3 MFPs, delivering output speeds from 75 to 105 pages per minute, supporting paper sizes up to SRA3, a wide range of media types from 52 to 300gsm, and compact finishing options including booklet maker, z-fold, inserter and mailbox. The series also introduces an industry-first dual-toner container system, enabling cartridges to be replaced without stopping print jobs. Combined with high paper capacities, long-life components and water-cooled technology that dissipates heat from the developing unit, the devices are designed for long runs with minimal interruption. Steve Pearce, Head of Marketing, Kyocera Group UK, said: “We’ve designed the TASKalfa MZ9500ci and TASKalfa MZ10500i series to meet the real demands of document-intensive environments, where uptime, output consistency and fast capture are non-negotiable. It gives our customers and partners a compelling, energy-efficient alternative in the form of light production devices, without the complexity or footprint of a production press.” www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk Gartner names DocuWare a challenger DocuWare has been named a challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management. Dr. Michael Berger, CEO of DocuWare said: “In our view Gartner’s recognition reflects DocuWare’s market momentum and execution, giving buyers the confidence to digitise their business on a proven and scalable platform that is AI-ready and governance-strong. It also validates the strength in our go-tomarket execution through our channel partners.” https://start.docuware.com
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