Canon India expands ‘Live Office Infrastructure’ to South, unveiling the state-of-the-art ecosystem for customers, partners, and employees in Bengaluru
Solidifies integration of technology and portfolio experientials for end-to-end education and empowerment for stakeholders in the South region
Bengaluru, 30 May 2024 – Building upon the successful launch of the ‘Live Office’ in Mumbai and Kolkata, Canon India today inaugurated its innovative office infrastructure in Bengaluru, emphasizing its dedication to delivering exceptional customer experiences. As Canon India continues to accelerate growth in India with ‘Henkaku’ at its core, i.e. the transformation strategy launched in 2023, the latest expansion signifies Canon’s commitment to empowering all its stakeholders be it employees, partners or customers, through a comprehensive platform that showcases its entire portfolio in an immersive set up.r print quality for photography and fine art applications, promising print longevity of up to 200 years.
The Live Office serves as a cohesive platform to showcase Canon's technological innovations and its diverse multi-portfolio including cameras, printers, surveillance cameras, broadcasting cameras, copiers, multi-functional devices, and more, all under one roof through unique demo zones. Thus, the ultra-modern space provides stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of Canon's offerings, empowering them to make informed purchase decisions. On the other hand, the platform also allows employees to gain first-hand insights from customers and collaborate to meet their requirements effectively. Since the inception of Live Office, Canon has successfully conducted a variety of interactive activities in its new office spaces in Mumbai and Kolkata allowing stakeholders to engage with Canon products and receive personalized assistance from Canon experts. With over 500 activities including product demos, masterclasses, workshops, and partner/dealer/customer meets, these have been attended by over 1,400 participants as of March 31st.
Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Mr. Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India said, “It has been heartening to see our vision for the Live Office come to life and to receive such positive feedback from partners, customers and employees. The success of this initiative in Mumbai and Kolkata has further motivated us to expand the offering to other regions as well. The numerous experiential activations conducted at the new offices stand testament to the effective utilization of the space with the modern integration of technology and portfolio experiences. With regional expansion as a key focus under Canon’s vision for growth in India, bringing the state-of-the-art infrastructure to a crucial market such as South, showcases our commitment to this region. We are thrilled to be building an even stronger connect with our customers and partners pan India, with Live Office Bengaluru being another step in the direction of solidifying our customer experiential journey.”
Further commenting on the importance of the South Market, he added, “Bengaluru, as the IT hub of India, is not only pivotal for our B2B offerings but is also a significant market for our B2C products. The city's dynamic and tech-savvy population presents a unique opportunity for us to showcase our comprehensive range of products and services. This expansion underscores our mission to bring cutting-edge solutions to key markets across the country.”
Along with the expansion of the Live Office Infrastructure, Canon India has also been revolutionizing its product portfolio and organization workflows to supplement rapid growth plans as part of its ‘Henkaku’ (Japanese for Transformation strategy). While the Live Office paves way for a unique new direction for creating customer experiences, Canon India also has several other successful experiential formats like Image Square, PIXMA Zone, BIS Lounge, and NVS experience centres in the country. With an extensive portfolio spanning digital cameras, printers, surveillance, cybersecurity, scanners, and more, Canon is providing a one-stop solution for diverse customer needs, making it a unique and versatile brand choice for consumers, professionals, and businesses alike.
About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment, and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,775 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2022 (ended December 31, 2022) totaled $30.31 billion (at an exchange rate of ¥133=U.S. $1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global.canon
About Canon India
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is the sales and marketing subsidiary of Canon Inc., a world leader in imaging technologies. Having started its operations in 1997, Canon India markets a comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging products and solutions in India. The company today has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise warehousing facilities at 4 location and employs over 1000 staff and over 850 channel partners. Canon India enjoys a vast retail presence across the country through Canon Image Square (CIS) stores, PIXMA Zones, and BIS Lounges. Canon India’s service reach extends to over 632 towns covering 19,118 PIN codes across India – which comprises of 349+ Camera collection points, 15 Camera repair centers, 320+ Printer repair centers, 183 Copier, Scanner and 120 Large Format Printer Sales & Service dealers.
In sync with its corporate tagline- ‘Delighting You Always’, reinforced by World-class technology, Canon offers an extended product portfolio, including Digital Production Printers, Large Format Printers, Commercial Printers, Multi-Functional Devices, Managed Document Services, Inkjet & Laser Printers, Document and Cheque Scanners, Digital Cameras, DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras, Cinematic Imaging Products, Surveillance cameras and Medical Imaging products catering to the multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Commercial, Government & PSUs. (Updated as of April 2024)