New Edition of Award-Winning imageRUNNER ADVANCE Platform Focuses on Security Features and Workflow Efficiency

Canon Helps Businesses Stomp Out Security Threats with Latest Enterprise Solutions

BRAMPTON, ON, February 5, 2019 – With organizations honing in on information security and their compliance efforts with data privacy regulations, Canon Canada, Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, debuts its third generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE 3rd edition platform. Building upon the success and reliability of its predecessors, the new lineup features Security Information Event Management (SIEM)* integration and other cybersecurity feature enhancements that allow for efficient activity monitoring and threat detection** that extend beyond traditional multi-functional printer (MFP) security features designed to help prevent unauthorized access to organizational assets. The solutions expand Canon’s existing focus on reliability and workflow efficiency.

This is the first line of MFPs from Canon to incorporate SIEM integration. SIEM solutions collect and analyze machine data from across an organization’s IT environment to provide organizations with real-time indicators of potential security violations.

Many organizations currently relying on SIEM systems are either manually importing data from their printers into SIEM, or not including their printers in SIEM monitoring at all. The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction print solutions make it possible to easily include printers in a company’s existing comprehensive security monitoring.

Additional security features include Verify System at Startup, a process of utilizing a Root of Trust (RoT) to help protect the device boot code, firmware and applications from unauthorized modification as well as automatic security certificate updates to help reduce the burden on IT teams.

In the coming months, Canon plans to offer further development in the information security market landscape by continuing to enhance its product integration in areas such as runtime detection to help further protect against intrusion.

With business strategies favouring higher levels of productivity, Canon builds on its workflow efficiency with this launch. The new lineup includes improved optical character recognition (OCR) accuracy for better data records and a seamless and intuitive user experience. The new home screen can help employees stay organized and the timeline feature can easily recall previous jobs by user.

Canon is also introducing enhancements to cloud-based solutions to help enable flexibility and workflow efficiency. New updates to the optional uniFLOW Online solution include Print from Cloud*** so that users can easily print from available cloud destinations at their imageRUNNER ADVANCE device; the Scan Template Library that can easily access saved scan profiles; and Central Department Management and Reporting that can easily track usage by specific departments.

For additional information regarding the new third-generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE third edition solutions, visit canon.ca/business.

The following third generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE 3rd edition models are now available: imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4500 III Series, imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6500 III Series, imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8500 III Series, imageRUNNER ADVANCE C356iF III Series, imageRUNNER ADVANCE C3500 III Series, imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5500 III Series, and imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 III Series.

About Canon Canada Inc.

Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon USA, is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business and medical digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon's success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon Canada Inc. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

For more information, please visit: canon.ca or follow the company on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using @CanonCanada.

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* Separate purchase of Security Information Event Management (SIEM) required, Canon cannot ensure computability with all SIEM systems. Neither Canon Inc. nor Canon U.S.A., Inc. nor Canon Canada represents or warrant any third-party product or feature referenced hereunder.

** Canon products offer certain security features, yet many variables can impact the security of your devices and data. Canon does not warrant that use of its features will prevent security issues. Some security features may impact functionality/performance; you may want to test these settings in your environment. Nothing herein should be construed as legal or regulatory advice concerning applicable laws; customers must have their own qualified counsel determine the feasibility of a solution as it relates to regulatory and statutory compliance.

*** Compatibility with Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online

Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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