Network Interface
Business

From the viewpoint of security, shifting to networking is behind in the card printer market which handles highly confidential data, such as ID cards, ATM cards, and driver's licenses, etc.
However, due to the effects caused by COVID-19 which started in 2019, remote management became necessary, which changed the requirements in the market.
In response to such changes in the market, our network interface business offers peripheral software which satisfies the level of security required by the industry and related hardware, according to the status of the card printer network, mainly for overseas customers.

Business Features

Development of printer business by networking

Most of the multipurpose card printers offered by Kanematsu are connected to local PC's, and are currently controlled individually.
Connecting such card printers on a network allows for management, control, and data collection of the printers to be performed on the network.

Business potential

It is necessary for most companies to link their existing systems with a network interface using Web API. Moreover, a flexible and extensible solution can be applied to various types of industries and size of companies.
In consideration of the market demands and technological advancements, there is high potential that this business will continue to grow in the future.

Application example

For customers, centralized management can now be applied in real time for printers that are conventionally managed individually, and the utilization of data can also be put into perspective.
Accordingly, efficient management can be realized, which reduces time and effort. Preventive actions can also be taken by understanding the usage conditions of a printer and the tendency of troubles through data collection and analysis.
Moreover, utilizing the data may also be useful in improving productivity, reducing costs, and making plans for business strategies.

Business focus areas

We offer an interface in cooperation with a software company for customers, including banks and companies who require high security access control.
Kanematsu has been building close cooperative relations with software companies, in order to provide ideal solutions by carefully discussing the detailed needs and requirements with customers.

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