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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
A review of Datasec's integrated solutions for printers and MFPs around user authentication, data and workflow security, and security policies and advisory ahead of Quocirca's Print Security 2024 study.
Cloud Print Adoption Accelerates But Security Concerns Remain
Cloud print adoption has increased over the past year, with 69% of respondents now using a cloud print management solution, up from 55% in 2023. However, Quocirca research shows that businesses are not fully committed to a cloud-only print environment, with print server deployment continuing to increase.
Can Fujifilm Disrupt the European Print Market?
On 29th April 2024, Fujifilm Business Innovation Europe announced the launch of its Apeos A3 multifunction printers (MFPs). With a strong heritage as a major industry player, manufacturing products for other OEMs, and with a 25% market share in the Asia Pacific region, is the company set to disrupt the European print market with its bold ambitions?
Analytics: How MPS providers can unlock strategic value
Managed Print Service (MPS) providers have a significant opportunity to leverage the wealth of data generated by MFPs to deliver strategic value to their clients and gain a competitive edge. Quocirca’s Analytics Landscape Report 2024 delves into the analytical...
Microsoft reimagines cloud print management
The cloud has fast become a key enabler for digital transformation as organisations look to realise resilience, cost savings, and the flexibility to support a hybrid workforce without compromising security. Print infrastructure modernisation is increasingly becoming cloud enabled. Universal Print from Microsoft is a cloud-based printing platform that runs entirely on Microsoft Azure. This article highlights the features and capabilities of Universal Print and how it helps organisations overcome the complexity and risk associated with a legacy, on-premise print infrastructure.
Lexmark unveils new A3 MFP portfolio
Lexmark has announced a new A3 MFP range based on its internally developed print technology. The new 9-Series range comprises eight devices including A3 colour MFPs, an A3 mono MFP, an A3 colour single function printer, and an A4 colour MFP. They range in speed from 25ppm to 55ppm and offer a broad range of input format, scanning, and finishing options.
Intelligent Document Processing: Capturing the Opportunity
According to Quocirca’s Document Trends 2024 Study, a significant 63% of organisations are gearing up to amplify their investment in intelligent document processing (IDP) within the next year. IDP is becoming increasingly recognised as a powerful force in workflow automation, equipping organisations to adeptly navigate the complexities of managing and securing a myriad of enterprise document formats.
How the print industry can unlock the AI opportunity
As AI transforms the way organisations work, customer expectations are rising, and print vendors have a significant opportunity to differentiate by developing AI-powered solutions
HP Goes All In on AI: Key takeaways from the HP Amplify Conference
At its recent Amplify Partner Conference, HP shared its bold ambitions to drive AI innovation across its PC, Print, and Workforce Solutions portfolio. Under the theme ‘Future Ready – United We Win’, HP unveiled its strategic vision for the future of work,...
MyQ builds on its expertise to embrace AI opportunities
Quocirca’s AI Adoption Trends Study 2024 reveals IT decision-makers and knowledge workers anticipate that AI will be used in areas such as print workflow automation and security management. It will eliminate the need for users to follow processes or make security...