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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) today announced the expansion of its longstanding relationship with Square 9 Softworks (Square 9) into an exclusive partnership. This announcement comes on the heels of launching BlueIrisIQ, a newly created business unit designed to spearhead market growth in the content and information management segment. Square 9 is a leading provider of AI-powered information management and workflow automation solutions. This enhanced agreement marks a major milestone, positioning Konica Minolta as the sole North American distributor of Square 9’s award-winning offerings, a strategic move designed to deliver end-to-end service and support across both direct and dealer channels.
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The expanded partnership reinforces Konica Minolta’s leadership in intelligent automation and scales the capabilities of BlueIrisIQ through a unified, enterprise-ready model. Together, the two organizations have created a streamlined structure that centralizes service delivery, accelerates implementation and strengthens post-sales support, all while fueling national market power and momentum.
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“This expansion is a natural evolution of the trust and success we’ve built with Square 9 over the past ten years,” said Meg Fleming, Vice President and General Manager, BlueIrisIQ. “Our customers and partners are facing unprecedented pressure to streamline operations, reduce costs and scale faster. With Square 9’s advanced automation tools and our dedicated support model, we’re empowering organizations to transform the way they work.”
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As part of the enhanced partnership, Konica Minolta has introduced a dedicated team of Square 9-certified engineers to support sales, deployment and ongoing service. Customers also gain access to an exclusive support hotline offering direct communication with solution experts for faster resolutions and technical guidance.
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“Konica Minolta has risen to become one of Square 9’s most elite partners,” said Stephen Young, President and CEO, Square 9 Softworks. “Through more than a decade of collaboration, they’ve consistently delivered value through proven project management, scalable design and long-term customer success strategies. This exclusive partnership is the natural next step, enabling customers to leverage the full power of BlueIrisIQ and build recurring revenue models without additional investment.”
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