Networked printers and multifunction peripherals often require a high level of support and manual intervention. Secure remote monitoring platforms reduce device downtime through automating service alerts, providing proactive toner replenishment and automatic meter reading. End users benefit through improved device uptime, and manufacturers and their service partners can build proactive service relationships which can drive greater customer loyalty. ...
12/02/2009 | Quocirca Remote Monitoring Competitive Landscape Public Final- Feb 2009.pdf | VIEW
As enterprises recognise the costs associated with an uncontrolled printing environment, many are turning to specialist managed print services (MPS) providers. MPS services encompass the assessment, optimisation and management of the print environment. Increasingly, MPS providers are now adopting a partnered out-tasking approach by delivering flexible services that can be tailored to individual customer requirements. ...
27/06/2008 | Quocirca MPS Final Report Public.pdf | VIEW
With the ever-present focus on cost savings, many organisations are under pressure to optimise their IT infrastructure to reduce cost. Whilst IT managers have focused primarily on consolidating desktops, servers, storage, applications and networks, many are now starting to recognise the potential to dramatically reduce the costs associated with an unmanaged print environment. ...
21/07/2008 | Managed Print Services - a cooperative approach to controlling the print environment.pdf | VIEW
Whilst many organisations have invested resources in managing their IT infrastructure, few apply the same strategic focus to the document output environment. This can represent a huge cost drain, estimated to represent between 1% and 3% of total revenue. A managed and optimised print environment will lead to significant cost reductions whilst improving productivity and boosting any organisation's green credentials. ...
18/02/2008 | Quocirca_HP_Print_Intelligence_Final.pdf | VIEW
Although HP's recent announcement to acquire EDS for $13.9 billion (£7.1 billion) may have sparked talk of consolidation in the IT services industry, spare a thought for the impact of this deal on Xerox, a long-standing EDS partner. With HP aggressively looking to widen its footprint in the corporate printing space as part of its Print 2.0 strategy, the acquisition of EDS will help it make further inroads to compete with Xerox Global Services (XGS), currently a $3.4 billion (£1.7 billion) organisation and a key growth engine for Xerox. ...
20/05/2008 | HP and EDS - What does the deal mean for Xerox.pdf | VIEW
Today's digital printing landscape is changing: the home is losing ground as a location for printing photos to retailers or online services, not to mention the increasing propensity for consumers to share and manage their images online. But what continues to drive printed output, both at home and in enterprises is the internet. ...
18/07/2007 | HP Print 2.0 - For the consumer or enterprise.pdf | VIEW
Enterprises are continually seeking ways of driving cost out of managing their IT infrastructure without compromising service quality or business continuity. The printing environment is now an integral part of the IT infrastructure and organisations that use managed print services (MPS) are reaping the benefits of reduced cost and increased efficiencies. Using MPS optimises the way in which networked printers, copiers and multifunction peripherals (MFPs) are managed to minimise the wastage of paper and toner. Through device consolidation and ongoing proactive management, effective MPS offers cost transparency and reliable service levels. ...
01/12/2009 | Quocirca Enterprise MPS Study 2009.pdf | VIEW
More and more enterprises are recognising the value of optimising their printing infrastructure through device consolidation, proactive monitoring and ongoing management. While many organisations focus on the office environment, there are opportunities to be uncovered by taking a wider view of printing - to include enterprise output - as a way to gain further cost benefits and drive business efficiencies. ...
01/12/2009 | Quocirca LRS WP Final December 2009.pdf | VIEW
On 14nd September 2009, HP made a series of announcments to help businesses drive cost reductions and improve efficiencies across their print environment. ...
22/09/2009 | HP rides perfect storm in MPS market.pdf | VIEW
Although most businesses recognise the serious consequences of confidential data being leaked externally most do not realise the exposure that an unsecured printing environment introduces to their business. With printing being an essential part of many business processes, protecting network printers and MFPs should be a critical part of any organisation's IT security strategy. Printing security is paramount in three key areas: users, documents and devices. By controlling user access, protecting documents and securing devices businesses can address requirements for data confidentiality and regulatory compliance that are only set to get tougher. ...
16/04/2010 | Think print, think security - Plugging the printer security gap.pdf | VIEW
