December 2023 eNewsletter
Top News
Advance Business Process Transformation with New Cloud Service FUJIFILM IWpro
With the acceleration of new technologies, every business know they must embrace digital transformation and be adaptable to survive. However, challenges abound such as the employees’ inertia to embrace new technologies and business processes, siloed process optimization without full integration of existing systems, and poor reconciliation and usage of print and digitized data collected internally and externally.
In the seminar of “AI-Powered Hyperautomation for Business Efficiency“, FUJIFILM BI HK had the pleasure to have industry experts share the latest trends, benefits, and challenges of hyperautomation for enterprises, and the impact of A.I. on the business landscape. We also announced the launch of a new generation cloud platform for Customer Happy Experience (CHX) - FUJIFILM IWpro, which provides a secure, reliable single platform for both onsite and remote employees to manage IT resources flexibly and collaborate with colleagues, customers, and partners anytime, anywhere. It enables all businesses, especially the SMBs to integrate and maximize their existing systems to drive productivity and business growth.
Corporate News
Propelling Sustainability Initiatives with Remanufactured Multifunction Printers
FUJIFILM BI HK launches two remanufactured A3 color digital multifunction printers, ApeosPort-VI C5571 R and C3371 R, which were developed based on the principle of treating used products as valuable resources instead of as waste. The remanufactured printer series reduce environmental impact with their parts reuse rate of 84% (by weight), and CO2 emissions reduced by 56% as compared to newly manufactured printers throughout their product lifecycles.
We will contribute towards a decarbonized society through innovative technologies, products, and services, and to attain the ultimate goal of Fujifilm Group’s Sustainable Value Plan 2030 with a reduction of CO2 emissions across the entire product life cycle by 50% by fiscal 2030 and to achieve a net zero CO2 emissions by fiscal 2040.
Industry Insights
Drive Competitive Advantage with Tech-driven ESG Measures
Nearly 70% of local employees expect their employers to introduce flexible working hours to promote work life balance, according to recent research by the Hong Kong Equal Opportunities Commission.
With the proliferation of digital transformation, companies now own a more solid infrastructure to deliver ESG strategies and strengthen competitive advantage. Beyond optimizing operational efficiency and meeting regulatory requirements, companies can then better fulfill stakeholder expectations, cultivating a more positive corporate image and attracting top talent.
Industry Insight
Public Blockchain is Poised to Show its Potential for Business
As a future innovation, the conversation of blockchain technology has shifted to commercialization, going beyond cryptocurrency. Enterprises can benefit from fixed fees as well as immutable transaction records for document authenticity with non-crypto public blockchains that bypasses the volatile cryptocurrency market.
SmartContracts are one of the good examples to help enterprises improve efficiency and reduce costs, potentially useful to medical records, vehicle insurance, real estate sales, supply chain management, securities investment and many more.
FUJIFILM BI HK has long been working with different industries to explore forward-looking applications of new technologies and bring innovations to business, including the first-of-its-kind completion of a proof of concept (PoC) in document tokenization through public blockchains.
Case Study
Delivering Wellness with Simplified IT and Cloud-Based Distribution Systems
Hin Sang Group
Hin Sang Group has been providing high-quality traditional Chinese medicine products and herbal supplements and is determined to help people achieve optimal health. Prompted by the pandemic, the company pivots into e-commerce and reassesses its distribution channel.
As its long-term partner, FUJIFILM BI HK was appointed to implement the company’s cloud migration journey. In less than three months, the company was able to migrate its core ERP system to the cloud securely, together with all the associated software in its distribution system. This has significantly lowered its IT cost by 20%.
“FUJIFILM BI HK had a clear and comprehensive planning for the cloud migration, allowing us to continuously take online and offline orders with zero downtime, even on the first day of production,” said Ricky Mak, Assistant I.T. Director of Hin Sang Group.
Case Study
Countless Shades of Pink to Power the Creative Minds
Fingerprint Ltd
While the sky is the limit for artists to design all shades of color and texture digitally, their creative space is often restricted by printing materials and technologies. The cost and timing required often force artists to alter their designs.
The pursuit of vibrant colors for artists have led William Ho, Director of Fingerprint, turning to FUJIFILM BI HK for its Revoria Press PC1120 production printers, which are equipped with an industry-first six-color print engine. “The revolutionary Neon Pink toner together with FUJIFILM BI HK’s excellent professional services are powering us to produce remarkable colors with precision to realize the artists’ design like never before,” said William.
FUJIFILM BI HK Appoints Alan Chan as the Managing Director
“FUJIFILM BI HK has a rich history of innovation and excellence,” said Alan. “Building upon this legacy, I am excited to continue to lead the company transforming to be the leading ICT provider in digital transformation for businesses and communities, in collaboration with our customers, partners, employees and other stakeholders.”
30 Years of Witnessing Industry Challenges: Innovation is the Only Way Out
Tatsuya Nakamura Embraces Change in Half a Lifetime
Tatsuya Nakamura, Chairman of FUJIFILM BI HK, is a firm advocate of embracing change throughout his career. Over the course of 30 years, he has witnessed numerous industry challenges and spearheaded transformative efforts within the company, with a keen focus on innovation and adaptability.
Nakamura-san humorously refers to himself as one of the few remaining lifelong employees, drawing from traditional Japanese work culture. With the dynamic opportunities for challenge and growth at FUJIFILM BI, Nakamura-san's passion for work remains unwavering.