Globalization and the advancement of technology have accelerated the emergence of new business platforms which have multitude of implications for operations – from data integrity, retention, compliance, and logistics up to the future sustainability for businesses.  Adapting to how fast technology evolves provides businesses with both the opportunity and the challenge to better manage resources. Moving past the early phase of digitization, businesses are gravitating towards greater interconnectivity and systems that enable an agile workforce. The demand grows for software applications that streamline collaboration across different units, simplify processes, improve work turnaround, and automate workflows.  It is at this time of advance digitization, that Canon Business Imaging Solutions introduces the newest additions to its fleet of imageRUNNER (iR) multi-function device (MFD) line-up – the 1643i and 1643iF. The new MFDs provide comprehensive suite of print management and document management, that run alongside Canon’s suite of software solutions, to deliver seamless and secure workflows to help companies, both large and small, fuel and attain their growth targets. “Today’s fast-paced and agile working environment demands enhanced systems and processes, especially for securing valuable data and information. What our new imageRUNNER MFDs promises is to be able to fully adapt to this age’s evolving standards through top-of-the-line security features that not only safeguards data, but begins from preventing unauthorized access on the onset of scanning documents. Canon’s strong cloud technology makes it possible to transfer data and accurately monitor the cost efficiency of processes,” said Yasuhiko Shiraki, Business Imaging Solutions Director, Canon Marketing Philippines Inc. Productivity and Efficiency in the Agile Workplace Touchscreen, compact body size, Single Pass Duplex Scan, and print volume capacity of up to 5,000 prints. These machines can print up to 45 pages per minute. Both the iR1643i series also features Application Library, which aims to make your everyday work more efficient by automating your routine tasks. Print on demand, scan to a pre-selected destination and simplify your ID scanning requirements – all these are possible with a single touch of button. Customize the applications based on your daily work requirements. Printing files has been easier and flexible, supporting a wide range of mobile printing solutions using Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud Print, Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print. The iR1643i series comes with a free print management solution through uniFLOW Online Express (uOE). It is cloud-based portal, thus no server investment is required. With uOE, you get to track your printing, copying and scanning habits and consumption, which paves way to better manage your printing costs and optimize your machine usage. Secure Cloud System Archives Network and Data Security are the two most pressing issues that businesses keep a close eye on. Supporting greater security than your average desk printer, the iR1643i series provides commercial-grade security and ease of administration using the Simple Network Management Protocol v3 (SNMP v3) and IEEE 802.1X for those wishing to attach via LAN or WLAN. These MFDs cover a full spectrum of security protection which includes authentication, data protection, network protection and device protection.                                                                                                      The Fully Digitized Advantage: Long-Term Investment Companies from various industry sectors have their respective operational issues but addressing these and understanding the long-term process, benefits and returns of investment in Canon’s services and machines are key to achieving optimum business growth. Operational issues on computer systems, how to maintain an efficient and systematized printing, and digital workflow will be addressed, among other processes and systems that prevent companies from work efficiency and productivity. With the incremental growth and day-to-day workflow improvement, the investment and cost management make long-term growth significant. The imageRUNNER 1643i and 1643iF are now available at authorized Canon distributors and dealers nationwide.