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Konica Minolta Receives InfoWorld 100 Award

Monday 14. December 2009 - Innovative CRM Initiative Recognized Among Top 100 IT Projects of 2009

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that it was recognized with an IDG InfoWorld 100 award for its innovative CRM initiative, as one of the top 100 IT projects of 2009. For the second year in a row, Konica Minolta was recognized in InfoWorld’s highest honor.

Under the Manufacturing Industry category, Konica Minolta’s CRM Initiative was recognized for extending the capabilities of its SaaS-based CRM through Web services to automate business processes and account data management, integrating the on-demand platform with numerous back-end ERP systems, as well as third-party apps supported by various business partners.

Companies around the world rely on technology to enable and enhance their business operations and deliver on their business strategies. The InfoWorld 100 Awards recognize each year the 100 most innovative uses of IT initiatives to further business goals. “This year’s recipients of InfoWorld’s highest honor are shining examples of IT projects undertaken by tech leaders committed to pushing their organizations forward,” said Jason Snyder, Features Editor, InfoWorld.

“We are extremely gratified to earn an InfoWorld 100 award for our CRM work, and to be the only digital imaging company recognized,” said Nelson Lin, CIO and Vice President, Information Technology, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Being acknowledged for the excellence and quality of our work environment represents our continued commitment to our company and employees, as well as our customers and dealer partners, and showcases more reasons why people can count on Konica Minolta.”