The burden of administrators handling an entire fleet can be significantly lifted by usability improvements and features that simply make doing their job more efficient.
Visiting a car dealership (even if today, most buyers’ research is done online beforehand), there’s multiple variables to consider. Beyond budget and leasing options, one must consider speed (that sleek, streamlined sports car), functionality (the gas-friendly cross-over with room for the dog), safety/security, as well as that inevitable drop in value with that vehicle moving forward.
The same used to be said about copiers.
Traditionally, parallels exist between the two. New upgrades and features for Multifunction Printers were introduced by model exclusively, deeming your copier obsolete with every new feature introduced. But with Canon’s Unified Firmware Platform, you can have your speed and functionality, with little to no worry of impending value depreciation.
By utilizing common source code for firmware development for models within the third generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE family, continuous feature improvement at no additional cost became a reality. The Unified Firmware Platform (current version v3.6) allows for version upgrades, including additional functionality, to existing models in a same generation on a regular basis.
Administrators and end users alike enjoy improved notifications, scan and send usability improvements and security enhancements. Features included in the v3.6 release means further streamlined fleet management and an overall enhanced user experience.
“As technology and security requirements change, the Canon devices will keep up with the changes. It (the device) will actually get better while you own it,” said Jimmy Nunn, Technical Sales Executive with Canon USA.
Staying in front of ever-evolving security protocols is more critical today than ever before. Likewise, the burden of administrators handling an entire fleet can be significantly lifted by usability improvements and features that simply make doing their job more efficient.
The Unified Firmware Platform makes these advantages regularly available on an ongoing basis, starting the minute you pull it out of the box.
If you are interested in learning more about the Unified Firmware Platform, or ways you can improve efficiency and workflow processes, we’d love to visit with you.