businessinfomag.uk magazine 18 MPS & DOCUMENT WORKFLOW …continued When AI Meets Print, Innovation Accelerates Unlocking Smarter Print Productivity with HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot AI-powered workflows at the printer – saving time, reducing steps, and keeping your data secure. By Aurelio Maruggi, Division President of HP Office Print Solutions AI adoption is accelerating across the enterprise. 78% of enterprises already leverage AI in 2025, and that figure is expected to reach 89% by 2027. Today, more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies rely on Microsoft 365 Copilot, and organizations are already saving 10-15 hours per employee per month with AIdriven workflows. At HP, we’re bringing this transformation to the point where paper meets digital. With HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot, we’re introducing the first integration of Microsoft Copilot directly into HP Office Print devices to deliver unprecedented productivity gains right at the printer. What Is HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot? HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot is a new HP Workpath app that brings Copilot’s generative AI capabilities directly to HP multifunction printers (MFPs). For customers with HP Workpath-enabled Office Printers and Copilot subscriptions, this integration unlocks powerful capabilities right from the printer panel: • AI-generated summaries of scanned documents or files in OneDrive and SharePoint • Smart file naming and storage suggestions for seamless organization • On-device translation powered by CopilotIt’s one experience across devices – whether you’re at your PC or standing at the printer. Why It Matters HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot changes that by reducing manual steps and accelerating productivity: • Direct Copilot-ready scans from HP Office Printers – no extra steps or devices • Seamless integration with OneDrive and SharePoint for secure, automated file handling • Enterprise-grade security built on HP’s industryleading printer protections and Microsoft’strusted cloud standards The result? Faster, smarter, and more secure workflows that free employees to focus on what matters most. Looking Ahead HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot is expected to be available in Spring 2026 on managed and enterprise HP Workpath-enabled printers. The app will be sold within the Workpath Premium Bundle of Apps through HP’s Microsoft Partner Solutions partners. Together with Microsoft, we’re actively developing future enhancements, including expanded AI capabilities and deeper integration across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. At HP, our mission is clear: to help customers modernize with confidence and lead the next era of productivity. With HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot, we’re delivering on that promise – bringing AI- powered innovation to print and beyond. For more information, please visit: HP.com Major update for ScanSnap iX2500 New ScanSnap Go feature enables personalised scanning just by holding your smartphone near the scanner. PFU Limited has released a major update for the flagship model of its ScanSnap series of image scanners, the ScanSnap iX2500, which digitises documents quickly with one touch. This update introduces the ScanSnap Go feature, which allows users to instantly enjoy their own personalised scanning experience with any iX2500 by simply holding a smartphone close to it – ideal for shared offices, hot-desking environments and other flexible workspaces. With a tap, your customised scan profile settings appear on the scanner’s touchscreen (including your usual destinations they are set up to scan to), allowing any iX2500 to function as your own personal scanner, transcending time, location and device. This allows you to quickly and easily use iX2500 units across different locations, on another floor or a shared office. In addition, ScanSnap Go makes it easier to share the scanner among family members. For more information, please visit https://www.pfu.ricoh.com/global/ Aurelio Maruggi Brother UK MD Named Among North Of England’s Top Leaders Brother UK Managing Director Phil Jones MBE has been named as one of the most influential business leaders in the North of England, according to two of the region’s leading business publications. Jones has been included for the second year running in Business Cloud Magazine’s Northern Leaders for 2025 list, recognising his contribution to regional business growth, strategic leadership and long‑term investment in the North. He features alongside public and private sector leaders from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to Roisin Currie, CEO of Greggs. Business Cloud is one of the North’s best-known business and technology titles, reaching senior leaders and fastgrowth organisations across the UK. Jones has also been named in the first ever North West Business Insider Business Power List of the region’s 100 most trailblazing business leaders. The list celebrates the most inspiring and influential business leaders delivering growth and building a lasting legacy in the region. Insider is a long-established regional business publication with a strong readership among senior decision makers and growth businesses. The accolades follow a significant year of investment and growth for Brother UK. Over the past 12 months the business has strengthened its commitment to the channel through expanded colour and inkjet campaigns, designed to support resellers in capitalising on continued market growth in these categories. Brother has also introduced several key product launches during 2025, including new SMB devices and additions to its specialist printing portfolio, helping partners address evolving customer requirements across workplace and industrial environments. Phil Jones MBE, Managing Director at Brother UK, said: “I’m not one for chasing individual recognition or awards as impact and legacy mean more to me in my role. It’s humbling to be amongst such a stellar group of leaders and entrepreneurs, many of whom I regularly look to for inspiration. “We remain committed to the North, investing in people and technology that strengthen the region’s role in the UK’s tech economy. Being named among the North’s most influential leaders is a privilege – but more than that, it’s a signal of the trust people have in our reputation for sustainable business practice and our investment in our people.” To learn more: www.brother.co.uk Phil Jones
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