The First Critical Steps of MPS

The definition of Managed Print Services (MPS) differs slightly by analyst and vendor, but every definition starts with getting your print environment under control — moving it from an unmanaged state to a well-managed state. And usually, the impetus is cost savings.

In an office environment, we’ve seen a 3:1 device to employee ratio. Whether you work for a small or large organization, you can easily see how this ratio can result in underutilized devices and unnecessary costs — and a real opportunity for improvement.

Full article - http://digitalbusiness.blogs.xerox.com/2013/02/06/the-first-critical-steps-on-the-managed-print-journey/

The difference between WorkFlow and workflow

Back in the early days of managed print services, the definition was up for grabs - OEMs wanted to define it in their likeness, the toner folks felt they owned the definition, and the printer guys figured it was all about printers...everyone was wrong, and everyone was correct.

Now a 'new' dimension is opening up, that mysterious, formless 'Workflow' you've been hearing and talking so much about lately.

Read Full article - http://www.waltersshutwell.com/2013/02/013-difference-between-workflow-and.html#.UR3vsPJj6So

OKI rolls out managed print service initiative

Print vendor Oki has revealed its new managed print services (MPS) partner programme.
The intention was that the vendor would help partners bridge their knowledge gaps to offer a wider portfolio to customers and avoid losing business to their competitors.

Read more: http://www.channelweb.co.uk/crn-uk/news/2224416/oki-rolls-out-managed-print-initiative#ixzz2KxFEja3k

2013 - Consolidation to continue

Consolidation within the print and imaging industry is expected to continue unabated. Not only does Futuresource expect to see the large brand vendors go through mergers, takeovers and inevitably some will withdraw from the market altogether, but we will also see a rush to acquire software and services vendors who offer vertical and horizontal market solutions, providing access to customer categories beyond the traditional user groups.

Read full article here - http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/124283/

Take the pain out of mobile printing

Can you imagine a modern superhighway without an off-ramp? It would certainly be a strange road. But, that’s precisely where people’s mobile phones and tablets are today with respect to “printing.” Sure, we can view millions of photos and documents on a smartphone or tablet, but very few people can get a print out! (Mobile Print User Infographic)

A formal InfoTrends survey also found people can’t print from their mobile devices because of a) lack of access to a valid printer (48%) and b) lack of support from their mobile device (32%). (Infographic: Mobile Print & IT)

Read full article here - http://businessofwork.blogs.xerox.com/2013/01/finally-time-to-take-the-pain-out-of-mobile-printing/#.URS4dvKuSSp

MPS - Get better access to information and reduce costs

With the growth of mobility, BYOD (bring your own device), cloud computing and big data, we’re seeing our digital and paper worlds collide. This means we need better access to information than ever before.

Quocirca research shows that over 50% of large enterprises (over 1000 employees) have now put in place some sort of MPS. So with many now entering their second of even third MPS contracts, businesses are looking for further savings and efficiencies and following are a few ways in which they could find them.

Read Full article here - http://realbusinessatxerox.blogs.xerox.com/2013/02/04/three-ways-managed-print-services-can-help-your-company-get-better-access-to-information-and-reduce-costs-in-2013/?CMP=sf9212212#.UQ_Z7x3Ae8A?CMP=SMO-EXT

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