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CANON ANNUAL REPORT 20106
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
In the Offi ce Business Unit, we aim to bolster our solu-
tions business through such initiatives as forming alliances
with HP and other IT powerhouses, promoting Canon’s
proprietary Managed Print Services (MPS) and developing
application software that supports cloud services. Mean-
while, by enhancing collaboration with Océ N.V., which
became a consolidated subsidiary in 2010, we will expand
our lineups of digital production printers and large-format
inkjet printers while generating greater synergies in market-
ing by accelerating our solutions business.
Turning to the Consumer Business Unit, we will continue
to improve the video capabilities of our digital SLR cameras
while reinforcing our software offerings that facilitate the
2011 marks the start of Phase IV of the Excellent Global
Corporation Plan. In the course of working toward our targets
for 2015, we fi rst aim to achieve in 2012 results that exceed our
record-high performance in 2007. To this end, we will take on
new challenges to reach a higher summit.
Continuous Introduction of Innovative Products and Services
Canon will continue to launch innovative products and
services to attain the overwhelming No. 1 position in all
existing core businesses. To fulfi ll this goal, in all major prod-
uct categories, we will strengthen the solutions and serv-
ices we provide based on our powerful hardware portfolios
and thereby expand our business domains.
Economies and industries worldwide are undergoing drastic changes.
Aiming to achieve our targets for Phase IV of the Excellent Global
Corporation Plan, we will take on new challenges, with the courage and
conviction to change.