Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced it has received the gold award in the cybersecurity category of the 2022 Merit Awards for Technology for its Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (MEDR) service. The Merit Awards is an independent awards program that recognizes global industries and the markets they serve with gold, silver and bronze-level designations.

Launched in August, Konica Minolta's MEDR service is designed to protect supported endpoints against modern attacks and exploitation. The cloud-based service helps to secure endpoints on organizations' IT networks by detecting unusual or potentially malicious activity and responding to neutralize any possible threats before they can cause compromise. Konica Minolta's MEDR service leverages the highly skilled security resources within its managed IT organization, its team of global security experts and its partnership with SentinelOne to offer a best-in-class solution that is unmatched in this space.

"We are honored to have won this award for our MEDR service," said Gene Abramov, vice president of security services, Konica Minolta. "While this recognition reinforces our commitment to stay ahead of the curve in endpoint security technology, it also acknowledges our ability to deliver next-generation cybersecurity detection and response solutions that detect, protect and defend our client organizations' endpoints against advanced malicious attacks and exploitation, with minimal impact on the endpoint itself."

"The submissions for the 2022 Merit Awards for Technology were overwhelmingly filled with content that communicated the depth and reach technology has on our lives," said Marie Zander, executive director, Merit Awards. "We applaud each of this year's winners and look forward to their continued successes."

In other news, Konica Minolta has announced it will host a career fair at its U.S. headquarters in Ramsey, New Jersey. The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the company's Client Engagement Center at 133 Williams Drive.

Job seekers can learn about and interview for Konica Minolta's many available positions — including roles perfect for early career — that offer visible, exciting work supporting sales of cutting-edge technology and workflow solutions. Candidates are encouraged to register in advance for a guaranteed interview slot. The company is recruiting for roles in the following areas:

• Sales operations
• Inside sales
• E-commerce
• Finance operations
• Marketing

Educational sessions will also be conducted during the event, with topics such as:

• Writing a resume that stands out
• Building your online brand
• Interview preparation tips
• Ways to establish and leverage your network
• How to obtain a job in sales

"At Konica Minolta, we are constantly evolving our business to match the unique and ever-changing needs of our clients, which makes for a stimulating work environment and one in which employees are rewarded for results," said Vicky Ringwood, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, Konica Minolta. "We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan with matching company contribution, generous holiday schedule and paid time off, two-days-a-week remote work option, ongoing professional development training, community service opportunities and much more."

As a global company with strong corporate citizenship, Konica Minolta is committed to being a leader in environmental sustainability, guided by the United Nations' 17 goals for Sustainable Development to support people, the planet and prosperity around the world with a plan for measurable action on a global basis. The company partners with many organizations to achieve these goals, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arbor Day Foundation, through which it has planted more than 20,000 trees to help revitalize U.S. national forests. Its Ramsey campus has been partially powered by solar energy since 2013, offers electric vehicle charging stations, and in 2022 won the Green Thumb Award by the Ramsey Shade Tree Commission.

Building on its rich heritage as a manufacturer of technology hardware, Konica Minolta thrives on combining diverse perspectives with creativity to transform the future of work. In 2021, the company was named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Employers. This award, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., emphasizes Konica Minolta's strong organizational culture.

For more information and to register for the career fair, click here.

Job seekers should bring copies of their resume, and business casual attire is required.