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Headlines: Leading News Stories from December 2023

Here’s what happened as we closed the book on another year

Jan 11, 2024 7:00:00 PM
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By Bridget Dedian

 

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Like time, the news never stops. Staying up to date with all the goings-on and happenings is, at the very least, beneficial from an educational standpoint—but it can be very difficult to keep up with. Thanks to our News Service (which is updated every business day), we cover everything from print to managed IT to smart workplace and beyond. Here, to provide you with a recap of the month that was, we offer up…

 

 

Konica Minolta Identifies Five Digital Workplace Trends in 2024

The digital workplace is changing faster than ever, and so are the technologies that support it. Konica Minolta has published what it sees as five key trends that will shape and influence the future of work in 2024. Clever use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is one, while mastering data privacy and cybersecurity is another. (InfoCenter subscribers can click here to read more.)

 

Canon Elevates Saudi Presence with Canon Experience Centre Debut

Canon Middle East celebrated the inauguration of its largest Customer Experience Centre, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The facility showcases the company’s diverse product range—production print, inkjet, wide format, office printers—and offers workshops, training sessions, and client events. This move further demonstrates Canon’s commitment to innovation and supporting digital transformation (DX) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (InfoCenter subscribers can click here to read more.)

 

Toshiba Issues Message on Management Structure

To accelerate its growth strategy and internal reforms, Toshiba Corporation announced a new management structure that aims to optimize the organization, allocate resources to high-potential areas, and enhance corporate value. Taro Shimada (CEO of Toshiba) shared a video message with all employees, urging them to embrace change and innovation as well as reaffirming the company’s commitment to customers, technology, and social responsibility. (InfoCenter subscribers can click here to read more.)

 

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