Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Wins Pacesetter Award in Education: Professional & IT Services from Keypoint Intelligence
Fairfield, NJ – Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading market research firm and independent evaluator of print and smart technology hardware, software, and services, announces that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., has won the Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024-2025 Pacesetter Award in Education: Professional & IT Services. Based on research conducted in North America, this accolade recognizes Konica Minolta as a leader in providing customers with the IT solutions, services, and support to drive success for its education-market customers.
“Konica Minolta’s deep focus on IT and professional services, paired with its understanding of the unique demands of educational institutions, truly sets it apart,” said Jamie Bsales, Principal Analyst in Keypoint Intelligence’s Workplace Group. “The company’s real-world experience and commitment to enhancing the digital learning environment, along with its ability to implement tailored technology solutions, have empowered schools and universities to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.”
To determine which document imaging and smart workplace vendors lead the market in providing solutions to the education vertical, analysts at Keypoint Intelligence conducted an in-depth study that drilled into more than 40 points of potential differentiation. Topics included market vision, demonstrated leadership for K-12 and higher education customers, relevant product portfolio (including hardware, solutions, and services), proven ability to execute, and more. At the conclusion of the analysis, Konica Minolta was deemed the winner of the Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024-2025 Pacesetter Award in Education: Professional & IT Services.
With products and services delivered through Konica Minolta directly, its reseller partners, and its All Covered IT services, the company’s commitment to supporting educational institutions extends to various areas. A key differentiator in the study include All Covered’s enablement of the “digital learning ecosystem” via tools for educators that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Through a partnership with Promethean, the company enhances classroom interactivity with advanced software solutions and interactive displays, aiming to increase student engagement and transform traditional learning experiences.
Another differentiator is Konica Minolta’s SchoolWatch Security Program, which leverages partnerships with SchoolGate Guardian for visitor management software and MOBOTIX cameras for school security. With advanced features like background checks, emergency alerts, and integrated access control, these solutions contribute to safer school environments.
With its Intelligent Information Management (IIM) professional services and product portfolio, Konica Minolta offers document conversion, content management, and content-access controls. This helps schools efficiently handle large backfile conversions and digital retention of student information while complying with document retention policies.
“At Konica Minolta, our mission is to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that digitally transform educational institutions, enabling them to focus on what matters most: Teaching students and delivering essential services,” said Chris Bilello, Vice President of Business Solutions Development at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Our priority is to help schools maximize the return on their technology investments by providing the right resources when they need them and ensuring seamless system operations. This allows educators, administrators, and students to experience top-tier service and efficiency. We are deeply honored that our efforts have been recognized by Keypoint Intelligence.”
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About BLI Pacesetter Awards
Based on exhaustive questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and a proprietary rating scale, Buyers Lab Pacesetter Awards from Keypoint Intelligence recognize those document imaging OEMs that have shown market leadership in a variety of categories, including technologies, services, and key vertical markets.
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