Canon’s cloud-based platform is designed to help users efficiently manage print infrastructure, gain print activity insights, use security features while printing and scanning, and reduce associated IT costs for federal agencies.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced that its new Canon Office Cloud service has achieved a moderate-level FedRAMP Authority to Operate (ATO) issued 4 September 2020. FedRAMP is a United States federal government-wide programme that provides a standardised approach to security assessment, authorisation and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.
In partnering with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, this ATO recognises Canon U.S.A. as an authorised FedRAMP Cloud Service Provider that can offer cloud services equipped with security features to help United States federal agencies with their mission needs. State, local, tribal, educational, and territorial entities, as well as other entities which handle data that is subject to government regulations and requirements, may also be eligible to leverage Canon U.S.A.’s FedRAMP authorisation.
Canon Office Cloud is a cloud-based platform with Managed Print Services (MPS) capabilities designed to help Canon customers, as well as users of many third-party printer, manage their compatible print device fleet and output. Powered by uniFLOW Online and Netaphor SiteAudit solutions, these cost-efficient MPS solutions can help users efficiently manage print infrastructures, gain print activity insights, use security features while printing and scanning, and reduce associated IT costs. Additionally, uniFLOW Online’s ability to securely hold print jobs can help reduce the risk of both information disclosures of unattended prints, and the touching of another user’s printed documents.
“Since the preliminary planning stages leading to this authorisation, Canon’s main focus has always been to deliver quality solutions with security features for its customers,” said Chris Koehnecke, Director, KPMG Cyber Services. “Canon Office Cloud has been able to receive this authorisation through FedRAMP due to a combination of the company’s dedicated leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, and KPMG is proud to have been Canon’s FedRAMP advisor that supported this project from beginning to completion.”
“Earning a FedRAMP ATO is the result of a significant investment and commitment Canon is making to better serve our Federal customers and channel partners across a variety of verticals, especially those pertinent to the federal government,” said Shinichi Yoshida, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon prides itself on delivering high-quality, operationally-efficient solutions built to help users implement security features around their confidential information, and this certification is a concrete example of that commitment.”
