FEATURE
From our perspective, modern strategies focus on visibility, control and auditability across the document lifecycle. CIOs need confidence in who accessed a document, how it moved and whether it complied with internal and regulatory requirements. continue to carry highly sensitive data and move across multiple environments. In hybrid work models, this risk is amplified as information flows between headquarters, remote users and cloud platforms.
This creates exposure not only to cyberthreats but also to compliance and governance challenges. Our regional strategy therefore places document security at the centre of Digital Transformation. Security must be embedded, consistent and independently validated.
Fujifilm products are Common Criteria( CC) certified, a globally recognised security standard used by governments to evaluate IT products. We also comply with HCD-PP standards, developed jointly by the governments of Japan and the United States to protect multifunction printers against cyberthreats, firmware tampering and data leakage. These certifications ensure CIOs are deploying solutions that have been rigorously tested and trusted at a global level.
Fujifilm’ s evolution from an imaging company to a business innovation partner mirrors a broader shift in enterprise IT. What does this transformation suggest about how CIOs should rethink infrastructure in a hybrid, security first world, and how does Fujifilm ensure that security protocols remain consistent when document workflows move between a secured head office and a hybrid work environment?
Infrastructure today is no longer defined by physical locations. It spans on-premise systems, cloud platforms, Edge devices and remote users. CIOs must therefore think in terms of policy-driven, consistent infrastructure rather than isolated systems.
Fujifilm’ s transformation reflects this reality. With the Apeos platform, we deliver an integrated document infrastructure where hardware, software, security and services work together. Security protocols remain consistent whether documents are processed in a secured head office or accessed in a hybrid environment.
Our devices support FIPS compliant encryption, ensuring data is protected according to US federal standards. We also use a Trusted Platform Module( TPM) chip, which securely stores encryption keys and protects against unauthorised firmware changes. This approach allows CIOs to maintain governance without fragmenting their infrastructure.
Document workflows remain mission critical in regulated environments despite a push to full digitisation. From your perspective, what does a modern document strategy look like for enterprises that must balance agility with security and governance?
A modern document strategy recognises that agility and governance must coexist. Documents are not disappearing, instead, they are becoming part of more intelligent, automated workflows.
Fujifilm supports this through secure authentication, role-based access control, automated workflows and comprehensive audit trails. Our solutions align with NIST guidelines, providing CIOs with a trusted cybersecurity framework that balances innovation with risk management. This is particularly relevant in sectors such as government, healthcare and finance, which remain central to regional growth.
Hybrid work has permanently altered how information flows across organisations. How can CIOs regain visibility, control and trust in document workflows without adding operational complexity for IT teams?
CIOs are seeking simplification rather than additional tools. The key lies in intelligent consolidation.
Managed Print Services enable enterprises to centralise visibility, security monitoring and optimisation of their document environments. IT teams gain real time insight into usage, performance and risk, while reducing operational overhead.
Trust is restored when systems are predictable, auditable and resilient. Independent validation, such as BLI Pick Awards, reinforces confidence that performance and reliability are proven, not theoretical.
When designing enterprise document platforms such as the Apeos series, how do you ensure security, resilience and simplicity are embedded by design?
Our design philosophy assumes enterprise complexity and therefore prioritises simplicity at both user and IT levels. Security, resilience and usability are foundational principles.
Security is embedded through CC certification, HCD-PP compliance, FIPS encryption standards, TPM hardware protection and alignment with NIST guidelines. Resilience is supported through robust hardware design, remote diagnostics and proactive service delivery through our channel partners.
At the same time, intuitive interfaces and seamless enterprise integration ensure adoption without compromising control.
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