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Canon and Software Imaging Launch a Resource-Friendly
Oxford, United Kingdom – November 3, 2008 – Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, and Software Imaging, a technology provider in the print and imaging industry, have today announced the launch of a Lite Driver for Canon print devices in Citrix environments. More than 215,000 organisations worldwide including the Fortune 100 use Citrix remote access technology. These large corporations increasingly demand print drivers that are more efficient and ultimately more cost-effective. The new Lite Driver from Canon, developed by Software Imaging, is far less demanding on corporate IT resources than standard print drivers. Its memory footprint is a tenth of the size of a standard print driver and significantly does not increase in size when additional drivers are installed. The new driver also minimises the network traffic generated around printing, through the enhanced compression of network data. Adam Gillbe, European Solutions Marketing Manager, Canon Europe, says: “Listening to our clients, we knew that there was a real demand for a more resource-friendly print driver for Citrix environments. The Lite Driver will boost network efficiency and deliver significant cost savings by freeing up valuable IT network and end-user resources.” Kevin Jampole, Director, Sales & Marketing for Software Imaging says: “The development of a print driver specifically for Citrix environments required a new and innovative approach. Working closely with Canon, we have developed a ‘light’ yet powerful print driver that will bring real benefit to Canon’s corporate clients. This is the latest achievement in a successful partnership between Canon and Software Imaging that spans more than 20 years.” The Lite Driver is the newest collaborative venture in a partnership between the two companies which dates back to the early 1990s when Software Imaging developed the first 24 bit Windows colour-capable driver for the Canon CLC-10. More recently, Canon and Software Imaging partnered at drupa 2008 to demonstrate new XPS solutions. The Lite Drive supports a wide range of Canon devices from single to multifunctional printers (MFPs). The driver is robust and scalable, and able to process large numbers of simultaneous print jobs. It also utilises Software Imaging’s patent-pending ManageRight technology, which makes it easy for IT managers to enable and disable functionality to different groups of end users. The Lite Driver will be made available throughout Europe in November, 2008. About Software Imaging Software Imaging is well respected as one of the most influential and reliable technology solution providers in the printing and imaging space. For over twenty years the company has been at the forefront of global innovation in printing and imaging software, providing its partners with access to advanced technologies and expertise in the areas of printer drivers, color science, raster image processing (RIPs), mobile printing and more. Software Imaging is a leader in XPS technology for Windows Vista and developed the XPSDrv reference drivers shipped with Microsoft's Windows Driver Kit. Headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide, Software Imaging provides technology and development services to the world's largest suppliers of printers, digital copiers, and mobile phones. About Canon Europa Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging solutions for individuals and businesses. A subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, Canon Europa is the operational headquarters for Canon in Europe and is based in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Canon Europa supports the activities of the entire Canon in Europe organisation, including all the national sales organisations based in countries throughout Europe. The main focus for Canon in Europe business activity is in two clearly defined markets: Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (Input solutions: photography, video and digital camera; and Output solutions: Bubble Jet Printers). Canon Europa employs almost 500 people in Amsterdam. Further information about Canon Europa is available at: For further information about Canon Europa or details of availability in individual countries please contact your local Canon sales company or:
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