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5 Quick Reasons to Use uniFLOW Online in a Hybrid Work Environment

uniFLOW Online for a hybrid work environment

In the end, uniFLOW Online provides a flexible and secure print and scan infrastructure for the future of work.

The COVID-era predictions are coming to fruition: Work from Home is here to stay.

According to Forbes, as of 2023, 12.7% of full-time employees work from home, while 28.2% work a hybrid model. As administrators know, the ever-shifting "workplace" can make managing print even trickier.  uniFLOW Online simplifies printing and scanning for employees, whether they're at the office or at home. The user experience is similar no matter where they're printing to, making it easy to switch between work environments.

At the same time, organizations and administrators can enjoy improved security, reporting, and cost savings with comprehensive tracking and management. In the end, uniFLOW Online provides a flexible and secure print and scan infrastructure for the future of work.

5 Quick Reasons to Use uniFLOW Online in a Hybrid Work Environment.

1. Users can submit print jobs from anywhere.

uniFLOW Online simplifies printing services by allowing users to easily print from various devices, whether in the office or at home. This seamless transition between work environments is made possible through the integration of large multifunction devices in the office and smaller all-in-one printers at home. With Print via Cloud, users can conveniently print from any network, ensuring efficient and quick printing.

2. Consolidated reporting, no matter the device location.

Additionally, uniFLOW Online offers the ability to print and scan documents seamlessly from any location, be it the corporate office, home office, or a combination of both. Through comprehensive tracking and reporting features, organizations gain insights into their printing, scanning, and copying activities across all locations within the uniFLOW Online dashboard, regardless of the device's location.

3. New or enhanced features without additional costs or installs.

To connect their supported device to uniFLOW Online, employees only require an internet connection. This ensures constant connectivity and the freedom to work from either the office or home. The cloud service regularly updates to introduce new or improved features, benefiting all users.

4. Scan workflows that follow users.

With uniFLOW Online, scan workflows are easily carried from one device to another, maintaining a consistent user interface and scan profiles between the home office and workplace. Furthermore, the innovative cloud technology offers additional features such as document conversion to Word or searchable PDF, as well as file compression before being sent to the user's email or saved in popular cloud storage services like Box, Dropbox, Evernote®, Google Drive™, Microsoft OneDrive®, or Microsoft OneDrive® for Business.

5. Keep evolving workplaces flexible. 

In the current business landscape, where work environments are diverse, businesses require flexible and cost-effective solutions. uniFLOW, in hybrid mode, provides centralized management of both the server and cloud locations. This enables the utilization of on-demand cloud resources while effectively addressing security requirements and business process workflows.

Ready to Simplify Your Hybrid Print Work Environment With uniFLOW Online?

Is printing an auditable item on your P&L? At 1 to 3% of revenues – it should be. A Datamax Print Assessment will uniquely shed light on your real print expenses, but with a cloud-based solution like uniFLOW Online, adapts seamlessly to your hybrid work environment. Click to schedule your visit with a Datamax Print Specialist!

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SOURCE: Canon

Topics: Print Management Print Security UniFLOW