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Canon S&S Launches 'Makete IT BX Series'

Canon System and Support Inc., part of Canon Marketing Japan Group, is set to launch its new series, Makete IT BX, on June 27, 2025. This innovative initiative aims to bolster sustainable management practices among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while enhancing corporate value and competitive strength. As the challenges faced by SME entrepreneurs grow more complex due to rapid digital transformations, labor shortages, and various geopolitical risks, the BX series is designed to provide necessary tools and resources.

Recent years have seen an influx of diverse challenges for SME operators, including rising digitalization demands influenced by generative AI. Besides, pressures to strengthen corporate governance and contribute to societal development are becoming commonplace. However, many SMEs struggle due to a lack of specialized knowledge and human resources essential to tackle these issues effectively.

Canon S&S has already made significant advances in guiding SMEs in their digital transformation process through the Makete IT DX Series. This program has supported over 120,000 customers by assisting them with IT investment planning, equipment selection, implementation, operations, maintenance, and training. Building on this expertise, Canon S&S now introduces the BX series to specifically address management challenges faced by SMEs.

The BX series centers on providing tailored support services that enable SMEs to achieve sustainable management goals. This includes bolstering environmental management and corporate governance, developing IT investment plans, and cultivating talent. In conjunction with the BX series, Canon S&S will also introduce two additional offerings: a Generative AI Training Program aimed at upskilling employees for the AI-driven era, and a CO2 Emission Calculation Support Service designed to assist firms in their decarbonization efforts.

Generative AI Training Program

This service focuses not merely on operational instructions for AI tools but on a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can address business challenges. The curriculum empowers participants to grasp the potential limitations and considerations when utilizing AI. The goal is to nurture 'autonomous talent' capable of producing optimal solutions through enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

CO2 Emission Calculation Support Service

As the global push for a decarbonized society intensifies, not only major corporations but entire supply chains, including SMEs, are now facing stringent environmental standards. Canon S&S aims to support these enterprises in assessing and visualizing their CO2 emissions, thereby allowing them to gain the trust of partners and consumers as environmentally conscious businesses. This vital service entails determining CO2 emissions for Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam), providing a foundation for sustainable practices.

Ultimately, Canon S&S aspires to remain a professional partner for SMEs, using IT and human expertise to address management challenges. This commitment is aimed at facilitating sustainable management strategies that will lead to enhanced corporate value and competitive advantages in the market. As Canon S&S continues to navigate these complexities, it stands firm in its mission to support SMEs in achieving their long-term sustainability goals.