Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its bizhub brand of multifunctional print devices (MFPs).
Launched in 2005 as the centralised hub for print, copying, faxing and scanning for the rapidly connecting workplace, the award-winning bizhub range continues to lead innovation as the MFP of choice for the ever-evolving workplace.
The company explained that as a vital ‘Business Hub’, the Konica Minolta bizhub range has continuously evolved to meet workplace demands, integrating advanced features for efficiency, security, and sustainability over the last two decades. Its versatility has seen the bizhub range support the needs of businesses and organisations of all sizes and types, including schools and colleges, NHS and healthcare providers, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and many more.
Having evolved at a rapid pace, some of the range’s most noteworthy developments include the introduction of scanning and processing software in 2009 to support the move towards ‘The Paperless Office.’ In 2011 the bizhub range launched mobile printing to meet workforce flexibility demands and also launched bizhub SECURE to enhance cybersecurity – later strengthened even further with the inclusion of Bitdefender Antivirus in 2019. To embrace the growing need for MFP cloud connectivity, the bizhub range included connectivity via IWS (Internal Web Server) in 2012 and also introduced the novel MarketPlace for the addition of useful functionality, including seamless cloud scanning and printing services.
In 2012 the bizhub range started using recycled plastics and new Simitri toner, which reduces power consumption. This focus also saw the release of the bizhub i-Series in 2019, featuring lower TEC values and energy-efficient components, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 25%. In 2023 Konica Minolta launched the bizhub Refreshed programme across Europe to refurbish devices after their initial lifecycle and continues to deliver comprehensive Consumable Recycling.
Mark Ash, Chief Revenue Officer at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd said: “bizhub is more than just a product line, it has stood at the centre of workplace transformation for two decades, supporting the IT progress of thousands of UK organisations and evolving from a multifunctional device into a true enabler of secure, sustainable and intelligent operations.
“This milestone isn’t just about celebrating longevity though; it’s about recognising how continuous and targeted innovation has kept our customers ahead in a rapidly changing world. Looking ahead, we’re also proud that bizhub continues to champion smarter, more sustainable ways of working, empowering our customers to navigate the complexity of workplace evolution with our trusted technology by their side.”
