CASE STUDY

Simple, Serverless, Secure

Hampshire County Council transforms and innovates with our Cloud print solution.
Hampshire county council

  • Objectives

    • Moving to the cloud through digital transformation
    • Streamline services with Sharepoint
    • Improve data security
    • Generate financial and enviromental savings
    • Increase productivity with technology

  • Challenges

    • Moving print to the cloud
    • Print solutions for buildings without high-speed internet
    • Streamlining print production

  • Approach

    • Hampshire was looking for a cloud print and scan solution to modernise thier Hampsire printing services and libraries to progress digital transformation strategies.

  • Achievements

    • Multi-million financial savings
    • Device and print volume reduction
    • Exponential document digitisation
    • Environmental savings to carbon neutral goal by 2050
    • Increased staff productivity

Sally Miles, Print & Document Services Manager Hampshire County Council

Canon are not only our partner – they’re a trusted advisor. Over the length of the contract, we’ve worked together to secure best-inclass performance for the Council’s printing infrastructure, as well as significant cost savings. We’re immensely proud of the progress we’ve made.”

The Story

Hampshire County Council, the third largest two-tier council in England, serves 1.4 million citizens and managers a £2.6 billion budget for services in Social Care, Health, Education, Transport, and Environment.

Hampshire's scale presents distinct challenges. To earn revenue from digital and print services, the Council collaborates with local organisations like Hampshire Constabulary.

Hampshire leads rather than follows. The COVID-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have increased service demand, with limited resources, highlighting the need for a forward-thinking approach.

Learn how Hampshire County Council cut printing costs, boosted productivity, and reduced IT overheads by migrating to the cloud, driven by security and the need for an agile workspace.
Hampshire County Council employee using Canon imagePRESS C10000VP printer

Hampshire Printing Services

Hampshire Printing Services, with 16 full-time staff, utilises Canon software to streamline print production from order intake to invoicing within Hampshire’s SAP financial system. Canon PRISMAdirect and PReS® Connect automate workflows and manage demand efficiently. Wide-format solutions, including the Canon ColorWave 3800 and imagePROGRAF models, enhance quality and expand service offerings.

In line with Hampshire's 2019 Climate Emergency declaration, which aims for net zero emissions by 2050, the new print solution and printer rationalisation have reduced print volumes. Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX multifunction devices increase energy efficiency, save space, and reduce staple use. Canon varioPRINT printers feature zero static, no waste toner, and no ozone emissions, supporting Hampshire's environmental goals.

Additionally, Canon’s service technicians work closely with Hampshire's IT department, proactively resolving issues with end-users before they reach the helpdesk.

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