Canon Showcases AI-Driven Business Solutions

With new emerging agentic AI and Model Context Protocol (MCP) expanding the potential of artificial intelligence in the workplace, business transformation is occurring more quickly than ever before due to the rapid advancement of AI technologies. Canon Hong Kong unveiled its newest intelligent business solutions at the “THINK BIG – Automate. Optimize. Innovate.” event held at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, in keeping with its innovation-driven goal [July 14, 2025].

Along with a range of AI-powered solutions tailored to a particular industry, the focus was on the introduction of the new multi-function devices, the imageFORCE series. The event highlighted important trends in digital transformation and showed how technology is speeding up the transition to more intelligent, automated, and effective corporate processes.

“As Hong Kong strengthens its investment in innovation and artificial intelligence, businesses are presented with tremendous opportunities while facing the imperative to proactively transform to stay ahead,” said Mr. Gary Lee, President and CEO of Canon Hong Kong. “Canon remains committed to being a trusted partner for companies of all sizes as we move together toward an AI-powered future. Through this event, we are showcasing Canon’s comprehensive business solutions that help enterprises reshape their operations and achieve sustainable growth in the fast-evolving landscape.”

In today’s fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving business landscape, driving automation, optimization, and innovation is essential,” stated Mr. Norihiro Katagiri, Senior Vice President of Canon Singapore. “Since its launch in Singapore in 2010, the Think Big series has expanded across the region, staying true to its mission: equipping businesses with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to thrive amid constant change.”

“The return of ‘THINK BIG’ to Hong Kong for its second edition provides business leaders a valuable platform to explore forward-looking strategies and actionable insights. Guided by our core vision, ‘ Think Big, Think Canon,’ we believe true transformation begins with bold thinking. We’re committed to empowering enterprises—from SMEs to large corporations—to simplify operations, enhance productivity, and unlock their full potential through Canon’s smart, scalable solutions,”Mr Katagiri said.

New imageFORCE Series

Canon has introduced the imageFORCE series, a line of multipurpose gadgets intended to ‘Make Business Move’. The series, which is integrated with the AI Genie Connector, uses AI-driven classification to automatically collect important information and provide searchable indexes that can support handwritten documents. The solution transforms document management and improves workflow efficiency by automatically classifying resumes, contracts, bills, invoices, and more with a straightforward scan or file import.

AI-assisted predictive maintenance is a feature of the imageFORCE series, which uses cutting-edge machine learning to continuously monitor and assess device performance in real-time. This clever feature greatly expedites maintenance and reduces unplanned downtime.

Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are also used in the cutting-edge D2 Exposure technology, which produces a print resolution of 4,800×2,400 dpi with clear text and brilliant colors. The new series, which supports energy-efficient technology and sustainable design, offers a safe and adaptable printing experience with HID cards and facial recognition identification integrated with the cloud-based print management system, uniFLOW Online.

The imageFORCE series has strong defenses against increasing cyberthreats, such as activity logs, malware protection, and SIEM interoperability with third-party solutions for real-time threat detection and response. In order to protect sensitive data at every level of document management, the series now includes Security Environment Estimation, which analyzes the operating environment and makes recommendations for the best security settings.

AI Genie 2 Optimizes Business Performance with Advanced Intelligence

AI Genie 2 performs complex logical thinking and causal reasoning across numerous data sources by utilizing agentic AI and MCP integration. Businesses may stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing digital era by utilizing modern AI to make better decisions by acquiring deeper insights and enabling a potent synergy between automated operational operations and intelligent document analyses.

AI Genie 2 uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to process and understand complicated data. Its integrated chatbot rapidly conducts in-depth analysis in response to user prompts, presenting the results in easily comprehensible comparison tables or visualising the summary in a variety of data visualisations. AI Genie 2 efficiently optimises the workflow in many areas of an organisation by answering their unique questions thanks to knowledge bases that are customised for each department, such as the sales, legal, finance, and human resources departments. Additionally, it has the ability to intelligently extract keywords, vital dates, and crucial information from a variety of file types, making document searches easier and alerting the appropriate staff to significant dates.

AI Genie 2, automates the hiring process to a great extent, as an example. First, it helps department heads by filling up recruiting request forms and automatically creating job descriptions. AI Genie 2 automatically evaluates resumes based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, expected salary, and other factors after HR receives the request and gathers resumes for the open position. After that, the AI assistant automatically invites the best candidates, suggests appropriate interview questions, and scores the applicants in easily understood tables and graphs. Additionally, the solution seamlessly integrates with HRM systems, making it easier to onboard employees following the selection of candidates.

With accurate two-way matching, AI Genie 2 optimizes accounts payable in the finance department. It intelligently contrasts invoices and purchase orders, highlighting any differences for prompt examination. By automatically creating invoices using information from the purchase order and sending them to the appropriate recipients later, the intelligent AI assistant also expedites accounts receivable. Both applications reduce turnaround time and greatly increase data accuracy.

Seminar

At the event, speakers shared valuable insights during the seminars. Mr. Clement Hong, Founder of Antelope International Limited, explored the role of agentic AI in redefining next-gen business models; Ms. Florence Mok, Managing Director of BIPO Service North Asia Limited, discussed how to modernize payroll and agile practices with SaaS and automation; and Mr. Anthony Chan, Vice President APAC of Quadient, shared how a unified omnichannel communication platform can enhance lead generation and customer experience.

During the two panel discussions: Mr. Sunny Ip, Partner of Deloitte Consulting, Mr. David Mak, CEO of FlexSystem Limited, Dr. Arvin Tang, Director of Multimedia Systems and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies at ASTRI, Dr. Alex Chung, President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation (HKITF), and Mr. Ivan Kwok, Senior Manager of Canon Hong Kong discussed how AI can maximize productivity and elevate employee experience in the future workplace.

Mr. Phil McManus, Director of Business Innovation at NTT Com Asia, Mr. Kiean Khoo, Head of Asia at Milestone Systems and Mr. Nelson Woo, Industry Associations & Standards Manager, APAC at Axis Communications Limited explored how smart surveillance can help build a safer future.

Canon’s “THINK BIG – Automate. Optimize. Innovate.” event showcased innovative business solutions and products tailored for various industries.

Picture Source: Canon Hongkong Company Limited