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Don’t print so close to me
As lockdown measures are gradually relaxed and employees return to the office, will social distancing in the workplace signal a change in office printing behaviour? The changing face of the office Companies worldwide have been forced to embrace remote working. As...
Can the COVID-19 pandemic spur innovation in the print industry channel?
Almost two thirds of respondents to the latest Quocirca COVID-19 business impact study indicate that the pandemic could create new opportunities for product and service innovation. Channel partners should act now to prime their businesses for the "new normal" A...
Quocirca COVID-19 Second Survey Findings
Quocirca second phase of the survey, was carried out between 8 April and 23 April 2020. The research looked at the perceptions of a range of office print supplier organisations to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses. The latest survey reveals that…
What role will printing play in the post COVID-19 workplace?
COVID-19 has plunged many businesses into a paralysis. The majority are now focused on weathering or surviving the crisis to emerge intact when the new normal arrives. Some of the changes invoked may be permanent; it is likely that many companies will continue to...
Quocirca COVID-19 Survey Findings
COVID 19: Accelerating the need for business transformation in the print industry Visit Quocirca's COVID-19 Insight page and signup for regular updates Quocirca recently conducted a snapshot online survey between 31st March and 7th April 2020 to understand the impact...
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.