About IRIS – Intelligent Document Processing | A Canon Company
Our <strong>Commitment</strong>

Our Commitment

Our goal is to enhance productivity and business efficiency by automating document-driven processes. We offer off-the-shelf products and bespoke solutions delivered through a global network of integrators, VARs, BPOs, and OEM partners. Together, we deliver lighthouse projects to customers who process millions of documents every year.

Empower Your Success

From proprietary OCR to end-to-end process optimization, we provide the technology backbone for modern business.

Cloud & IDP Platform

IRISPulse, Digital Mailroom, & P2P Automation.

  • • Minimize manual errors
  • • Hybrid input channels
  • • Focus on high-value work

Enterprise Extraction

IRISXtract™ for high-volume processing.

  • • Boost productivity
  • • Improve traceability
  • • Ensure audit compliance

Desktop & Devices

Readiris PDF, Portable Scanners & SDKs.

  • • Professional PDF Tools
  • • Developer SDKs/APIs
  • • Scanning on the go

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Implementations

Of IRISXtract™ worldwide

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Partners

Integrators, VARs & BPOs

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Daily Users

Relying on our technology

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Years Leading

In Information Management

Our Story

From a university spin-off to a Canon Group company, our history is defined by innovation in document recognition.

IRIS History
1987

OCR Pioneers

IRIS is founded as a university spin-off, launching its first commercial OCR products.

2000s

Global Expansion

Internationalization, acquisitions, and listing on the stock exchange drive rapid growth.

2013

Part of Canon

IRIS becomes a 100% subsidiary of the Canon Group, embedding its tech worldwide.

TODAY

AI-Powered Leader

Launching Hybrid AI models, IRISPulse cloud services, and next-gen Digital Mailrooms.

Why Choose IRIS?

We are more than just a software vendor. We are your technology partner.

Partner-Powered

We work with 200+ OEMs, VARs, and BPOs globally to embed our technology into their solutions.

Developer-Ready

Comprehensive SDKs and APIs allow you to deploy our engine on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid.

Responsible AI

Hybrid AI focused on accuracy, auditability, and compliance (GDPR, Data Residency).

Canon-Backed

Combining 35+ years of agility with the long-term stability and R&D power of the Canon Group.

Where We Are

Mont-Saint-Guibert

Belgium (HQ)

Headquarters & Legal

Aachen

Germany

DACH Region

Windhof

Luxembourg

Finance & Admin

Boca Raton, FL

USA

North America Office

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