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Organisations across Australia and New Zealand have been embracing cloud printing enthusiastically in recent years— just not in the numbers analysts expected. In November 2022, IDC Asia/Pacific published a white paper that forecast an 83% increase in cloud spending Down Under from 2022-26. We wrote about it here.
Fast-forward two years, and more than half the organisations surveyed for Transforming Print and Document Management in Australia and New Zealand, an IDC Asia/Pacific Analyst Brief commissioned by Canon Australia, are yet to make the switch to a cloud-based print and document solution. Considered in light of the many benefits offered by cloud-based solutions, this is surprising. Some might even say concerning.
The reality is that delaying a move to a cloud-based print and document environment could put the brakes on your productivity, harm your bottom line and even expose your company unnecessarily to a data breach.
While almost half of the organisations (Transforming Print and Document Management in Australia and New Zealand) have moved certain print functions to the cloud — such as job tracking, queue management and workflow automation — many critical business functions are still being run locally on aging infrastructure. At a time when cyber threats are on the rise, organisations are facing cost pressures and business is only getting more competitive, this is a recipe for failure, not success.
With cost control being a top priority for ANZ organisations and 78% of respondents having been impacted by one or more print security incidents over the past two years, the time to act is now (Transforming Print and Document Management in Australia and New Zealand). Moving to a cloud-based print and document environment will significantly reduce your on-premise infrastructure costs, support seamless scaling as your organisation grows and enable the hybrid work staff have become accustomed to post-Covid.
By moving to the cloud, organisations can reduce their dependence on outdated hardware, minimise maintenance needs and ensure seamless scalability. Cloud-based print solutions also free up internal resources, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic innovation rather than routine upkeep. Meanwhile, automation and cloud-based management tools help streamline document workflows, reduce duplication and foster a culture of productivity. The result? More time spent on tasks that contribute to your bottom line.
Hybrid work is here to stay and cloud printing supports a distributed workforce by enabling secure access from any device, anywhere. Canon’s cloud solutions integrate smoothly with digital workflows, allowing employees to access, print or scan documents on the go. This flexibility not only supports productivity, but also makes onboarding new team members easier, thanks to user-friendly interfaces and simplified document management.
In today’s security landscape, organisations can’t afford to overlook vulnerabilities in their print infrastructure. Canon’s cloud-based print solutions, including those hosted on Microsoft Azure, offer robust encryption and user authentication, helping organisations comply with data protection standards such as ISO-27001. These solutions can mitigate data breach risks and support the secure, remote work models that have become the norm.
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Canon’s cloud offerings are designed to empower your organisation, no matter how big or small. Transitioning to cloud-based printing is more than an upgrade, it’s a strategic move that positions your organisation for a more secure, efficient and resilient future.
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