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Quocirca Cloud Print Services Landscape 2020 report
Cloud print services are emerging as a way of minimising the cost and improving the efficiency of operating an on-premise print infrastructure. Reducing or eliminating reliance on local print servers, along with shifting print management to the cloud, enables businesses to move from a CapEX to an OpEX model. Flexible and scalable subscription-based pricing provides lower and more predictable costs, while IT burden is reduced as tasks are managed by a third-party cloud print services provider.
Sustainability: How the print industry is applying circular economy principles
Quocirca’s report discusses how the print industry is making moves towards embracing circular economy principles. It is widely recognised that natural resource scarcity and impacts during use mean the traditional “take, make, waste” production model is not sustainable and must be rejected in favour of a circular, regenerative approach that strives to maintain products at the highest value and utility for as long as possible. Download the executive summary to find out more.
Quocirca Managed Print Services Landscape, 2019
Quocirca’s MPS 2019 report examines the competitive landscape for managed print services (MPS) and discusses the key market drivers and trends that will shape future MPS engagements. It draws on new research conducted in June 2019. The survey covered organisations...
Report findings: Global Print 2025 second edition
Watch this short summary video which covers the key findings from Quocirca’s Global Print 2025 second edition report
Additive Action – 3D printing as an accelerator for digital manufacturing
The briefing looks at the potential to change the way in which products are made using 3D printing, from conception to implementation and delivery. These changes will have far-reaching impacts on business ecosystems, technological convergence, and sustainability and business leaders must, therefore, have a thorough understanding of the market trends and drivers to successfully tap into the cost savings, increased flexibility, and shorter time to market these new technologies.
Mastering the Internet of Things – Report
As businesses prioritise efficiency and productivity, they are looking to technology suppliers to deliver data-driven insights and value-added services. The briefing looks at the evolution of the open, data-driven platform economy and the importance of collaboration with third party data partners to offer services that go beyond the conventional print environment. It also explores the role and capabilities of intelligent MFPs in data generation and analysis as part of the IoT and looks at how cloud and AI will influence the future of the industry.
Infographic: The State of Print Security 2019
Global Print Security 2019 reveals that SMBs and enterprises continue to be concerned about print security. The infographic illustrates the various areas of concern as organisations continue to suffer print related data loss incidents.
The Blockchain Opportunity
Quocirca’s report ‘The Blockchain Opportunity’ analyses the applications for blockchain within the print ecosystem and identifies areas of opportunity and the potential hurdles to adoption.
Quocirca Global Print Security Landscape, 2019
Quocirca’s Global Print Security Landscape, 2019 discusses the risks of unsecured printing and recommends best practices for integrating print into an overall information security strategy. It highlights some of the key offerings by print manufacturers and independent software vendors (ISVs) in the market.
Quocirca MPS Landscape Report 2018
Quocirca’s MPS Landscape Report 2018 examines the competitive landscape for managed print services (MPS) and discusses the key market drivers and trends that will shape future MPS engagements
Channels To Managed Print Services, 2018
Managed print services (MPS) are an untapped opportunity for channel organisations to extend their influence within small and mid-sized business market (SMB) where MPS can help improve productivity and efficiency and reduce costs. MPS adoption in the SMB market...
Quocirca MPS Landscape Report, 2017
Managed print services (MPS) remains a proven approach that enables businesses to acquire the skills and expertise they require to address the cost, complexity and risk of an unmanaged print infrastructure. While many MPS providers are repositioning MPS in the wider...