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How AI can make the print industry more sustainable
AI can be a double-edged sword when it comes to environmental impact. Training complex AI models requires massive computing power, translating to huge amounts of power used by data centres. However, AI can also be a force for good, helping to optimise processes...
Canon imageFORCE: Pushing the boundaries of print technology innovation
Canon’s new imageFORCE A3 Colour MFP sets a new benchmark for performance, security, sustainability, and serviceability. As businesses adapt to remote work, hybrid models, and digital transformation, there is growing demand for versatile, efficient, and secure printing solutions.
5 ways MPS providers must adapt in the AI era
In this era of rapid change, managed print services providers face a clear challenge: adapt and diversify their offering or risk losing out to more agile competitors with broader portfolios. Customer loyalty is dwindling – Quocirca’s MPS Landscape 2024 Study finds...
HP’s Circularity Commitment: Sustainable Impact Report 2023 Highlights
HP recently published its latest Sustainable Impact Report, highlighting progress towards its stated sustainability goals achieved in 2023.
Kodak Alaris doubles down on IDP strategy
Kodak Alaris, a company with a strong heritage in information capture and processing, continues to invest in its intelligent document processing (IDP) strategy. In the past year, it has set up a dedicated business solutions organisation to accelerate growth across...
Kyocera Document Solutions UK embraces a new “Hachi” digital transformation strategy
Kyocera Document Solutions UK has introduced a new brand identity to amplify its complete digital transformation offering. The company describes Hachi as ‘a symbol for our infinite digital transformation possibilities’ and hails its introduction as ‘the dawn of a...
The Paperless Dream: The Evolution of the Modern Workplace
In 1975, a Business Week article titled ‘The Office of the Future’ painted a picture of a world transformed by technology. Back then, overflowing filing cabinets and mountains of paperwork plagued offices. The article predicted that companies such as Xerox and IBM,...
Ricoh USA leads the way in sustainability reporting through Watershed partnership
Ricoh USA has reinforced its long commitment to sustainability through an industry-leading partnership with the Watershed enterprise climate platform. In this Quocirca Vendor Spotlight we discuss how Ricoh's new Sustainability Services Dashboard enables its customers to measure, report, and take decisive action on emissions data associated with Ricoh Digital Services
The Print Channel Shows Cautious Optimism Amid its Drive to Diversify for Long-term Success
Quocirca’s State of the Channel Survey 2024 reveals key growth opportunities, challenges, and concerns The majority (65%) of channel companies in the global print industry expect revenues to rise in the coming year, with an average predicted increase of 7%,...
How Cloud AI and Edge AI could Transform Printing
Quocirca’s AI study reveals that 66% of organisations are actively using AI in their organisation, rising to 70% in large enterprises and 76% in the US. Generative AI models are the top areas of investment, and overall, an average of 13.6% of IT budgets are being...
HP aims to go beyond the presses at DRUPA
HP is not holding back at this year’s DRUPA. Briefing analysts on the announcements, partnerships, and products the company is showcasing, the team was enthusiastic about taking production print beyond devices and strengthening the entire print ecosystem, from...
How Identity Management Can Transform Print Security
Quocirca’s forthcoming Print Security 2024 study shows that user concerns regarding the security of their print infrastructure are escalating. This isn't just a matter of misplaced documents – print devices and their software are increasingly viewed as...