It’s time to retire your print server

Most small and medium enterprises have already moved most of their applications to cloud-based services. These include collaboration tools, email, and many other business applications.

However, most are still running their print infrastructure on local servers.

This comes with some implications:

• Server maintenance
• Updating and patching
• Troubleshooting driver issues
• User management

All these tasks tie up the IT department's effort and resources while falling short in other areas:

• No support for hybrid or mobile workers
• No comprehensive security concept for printed documents
• No real scanning strategy

The solution? Cloud print and scan management!

Moving your print infrastructure to the cloud is the next logical step to eliminating these shortcomings.

A cloud-based software as a service has:

• No servers to maintain
• Automatic updates
• Better service for mobile staff

A cloud service is also flexible, as it can be scaled up easily as your business grows, without the need to invest in additional hardware!

Introducing: uniFLOW Online Cloud Essentials

uniFLOW Online Cloud Essentials has been designed for businesses that need core scan and print services without unnecessary complexity.

It provides:

• A central cloud platform
• A simple subscription model
• A quick and easy setup

Unlike other solutions, it focuses on providing SMEs with exactly the functionality they need - no more, no less!

How does your business profit from using uniFLOW Online?

Enhanced document security
Confidential documents are protected by secure print queues that require user identification. Print jobs can only be released if the user is physically at the device. No risk of leaving sensitive documents unattended.

Print anywhere, anytime
With My Print Anywhere, users can send jobs from any device (laptop, phone, etc.) to print and release them on any connected multifunction device. This is ideal for hybrid or mobile employees.

Mobile and guest printing
Employees and visitors can print easily from their mobile devices without installing any drivers or software, supporting a modern workplace experience.

Efficient scanning workflows
Documents can be scanned directly to cloud services such as M365, Google Drive™, or Dropbox, making them instantly ready for collaboration.

Cost visibility and control
Many built-in reports give valuable insight into printing behavior, helping businesses control costs and reduce waste.

Ease of use
Intuitive user interfaces and simple user onboarding require very little specialist IT knowledge, making it the ideal solution for smaller teams.

Key takeaways and the way forward

Whether you are a small office or a multi-location SME, uniFLOW Cloud Essentials is an ideal solution that can be deployed quickly and will grow with your organization without adding unnecessary complexity.

Moving your print and scan management to the cloud is a smart, future-proof decision for all small and medium-sized businesses. It can help you to:

• Strengthen security
• Reduce IT overhead
• Improve productivity

All while keeping it smart and simple.

Ready to simplify your print environment?

Discover how uniFLOW Online Cloud Essentials can transform your workplace – contact your Canon representative and request a demo or start your free trial today.