In recent times, information systems security has taken centre stage as a result of high profile security breaches globally. The need for protecting corporate data from unscrupulous individuals has never been so pertinent.
In line with this, the IDC MarketScape seek to encourage innovation among vendors in the Information Technology and Telecommunication industry, by identifying and recognising exceptional companies. The IDC MarketScape assesses the capability and business strategy of all players in the worldwide security solutions and services market. The aim of the assessment is to identify vendors with strong offerings and well-integrated strategies that help companies prevent access to sensitive business information.
KYOCERA’s years of global security expertise in the print environment was recognised when they were honoured as a Major Player at the Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment. After examining customer’s print and document infrastructure security, it became evident that KYOCERA Document Solutions’ offerings gives more security solution options to customers through a variety of business applications in various sectors such as government, financial, pharmaceutical, education and media.
KYOCERA’s wide range of deep security solutions portfolio and proprietary business applications make them a strong player in document infrastructure security. In a report published by the IDC MarketScape, the world-renowned Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Vendor Assessment body noted:
“KYOCERA’s security strategy is built on an approach for protecting the print and document infrastructure along several key vectors: device-level protection, user authentication, content management, compliance/standards and consulting services.
KYOCERA’s strengths include a deep security solutions portfolio based on owned technology and support for partner solutions.”
KYOCERA Document Solutions recently acquired Ceyoniq, Annodata, and DataBank, a strategic decision seen as an opportunity for the company to further strengthen their capacity in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) space.
“KYOCERA is taking a holistic approach to ensure the documents and data will remain secured during the customer’s entire document workflow with our proprietary security solutions and professional services,” Atsushi Yuki, Senior General Manager of Corporate Business Workflow and Solutions Division, said in reference to the acquisition.
About KYOCERA Document Solutions South Africa
Headquartered in Midrand, Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa is a country level subsidiary of Kyocera Document Solutions and is responsible for the sales and marketing of Kyocera printers and document solutions throughout southern Africa.
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa is renowned for its tailor-made document solutions that provide a perfect blend of premium products, software solutions and professional services that increase an organisation’s workflow efficiency, enhance employee productivity, minimise environmental impact and significantly reduce operating costs.
The company offers world-class monochrome and colour printers, multifunctional products, parts and supplies, as well as software solutions.
A key differentiator for the Kyocera brand is the primary focus on overall value as opposed to only considering the initial acquisition price. Its solutions portfolio and Managed Document Services division help customers to reduce costs and environmental impact, at the same time as improving the efficiency and reliability of common business processes.
Kyocera Document Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera, which is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics, electronic components, solar cells and electronic office equipment.
For further information visit www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.za
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market.
IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
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