Multi-function printer and print management for GRAWE
Future-proof printing solutions from a single source
Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung AG (GRAWE), since it was first founded by Archduke Johann of Austria in 1828, has grown from the original fire insurance company to an international conglomerate spanning Central, Eastern and Southern Europe that brings together insurance companies, property companies and financial services under a single roof.
The long-established company is increasingly driving the digitalisation of processes and documents in line with client and advisor needs and has most recently introduced solutions for collaborative working. In its drive to introduce a modern and efficiently used fleet of multi-functional printing systems and central print management in its general and provincial headquarters, GRAWE has chosen printing solutions from Konica Minolta. The goal was to reduce the number of printers and at the same time upgrade the functions of the devices, for example for simple scanning. Together with the insurance company, the specialist for digital workplaces evaluated which printers best fit GRAWE‘s needs and how many devices were required at which locations. After that, Konica Minolta supplied the appropriate equipment. Meanwhile, GRAWE uses bizhub i-Series C4050i, C250i, C300i and C360i multi-functional systems and Dispatcher Paragon for central management of the printers. The tool ensures, for example, through user management with Follow-Me-Print, that no confidential documents are left openly in a printer. The insurance company thus uses future-proof hardware and software solutions for first-class printing - supplied from a single source by Konica Minolta.
Challenge
- Central management of all printers
Adjustment of the print setup for optimised use: - extension of the functions of the devices, such as the possibility of scanning
- Reduction in the number of devices
- Ensuring that documents containing confidential information cannot be viewed by unauthorised person
Solution
- Roll-out of Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series multi-function printers (C4050i, C250i, C300i, C360i) at central locations within departments
- Close consultation with Konica Minolta even during the analysis process for the best distribution and selection of printers in the departments
Dispatcher Paragon print management solution from Konica Minolta User management, authentication management and Follow-Me Print: - easy creation of users in the tool to assign print jobs. The printer starts only to carry out a job after the user has been authenticated at the machine.
- Management of all users in the tool
- Definition of printing rules: printouts are double-sided and in black and white by default
Benefits
- More efficient use of printers
- Upgrade of the printers’ functions
- Significant improvement in security
Johann Kügerl
IT Services Officer GRAWE
„We had the goal of renewing our print infrastructure with future-proof solutions. With Konica Minolta, we have found the ideal supplier for our requirements, one who provides both the printing systems and the corresponding management solution. We are particularly pleased that Konica Minolta‘s support is directly on site in Graz. This means we can coordinate with each other in an easy direct way and receive deliveries even faster. This was a decisive plus point for Konica Minolta.“
Markus Scherr
IT Services Officer GRAWE
„Konica Minolta was involved in the modernisation process from the beginning and advised us well. We found the most efficient solution together. For an insurance company that regularly works with sensitive personal data, Dispatcher Paragon therefore contributes to a significant increase in security.”
Konica Minolta solutions simplify printer management and use at GRAWE
Joint analysis leads to the ideal Konica Minolta solution
Future-proof printing solutions from Konica Minolta
Challenge
- Central management of all printers
Adjustment of the print setup for optimised use: - extension of the functions of the devices, such as the possibility of scanning
- Reduction in the number of devices
- Ensuring that documents containing confidential information cannot be viewed by unauthorised person
Solution
- Roll-out of Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series multi-function printers (C4050i, C250i, C300i, C360i) at central locations within departments
- Close consultation with Konica Minolta even during the analysis process for the best distribution and selection of printers in the departments
Dispatcher Paragon print management solution from Konica Minolta User management, authentication management and Follow-Me Print: - easy creation of users in the tool to assign print jobs. The printer starts only to carry out a job after the user has been authenticated at the machine.
- Management of all users in the tool
- Definition of printing rules: printouts are double-sided and in black and white by default
Benefits
- More efficient use of printers
- Upgrade of the printers’ functions
- Significant improvement in security