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Katun’s double threat in the print industry
Katun, an established player in the aftermarket print industry, providing high-quality, cost-effective alternative brand toner cartridges and other printing supplies, is moving into the MFP market with its new Arivia-branded A3 MFPs.
HP Powers AI Literacy in the Channel
HP has introduced a new channel programme, HP Amplify AI, designed to empower its channel partners with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of AI. It will equip them with the tools and expertise to adapt their businesses to the AI era, fostering innovation and driving growth.
Tungsten’s Hybrid Cloud Print Solution Addresses Diverse Print Management Needs
To address the evolving print management needs of businesses operating in hybrid cloud environments, Tungsten Automation has introduced its Hybrid Cloud Print Solution. This innovative platform combines the power of Printix and ControlSuite, providing integrated print and capture functionality.
Microsoft ushers in a new era of printing
Microsoft is ushering in a new era of secure printing with the biggest change to the Windows print stack in more than 20 years. On 1 October 2024, Microsoft launched Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), its new secure printing platform, to prevent future print vulnerabilities and attacks. WPP is designed to work with Mopria-certified printers and hardens the entire print stack, blocking third-party drivers.
Ricoh targets small and mid-size workgroups with new A4 devices
Ricoh’s launch of A4 printers targeted at the SMB market.
Print Environmental Data Gap Hinders Progress Towards Corporate Sustainability Targets
Cost, lack of clear environmental data, and greenwashing concerns seen as barriers to sustainable print choices
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 across...
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 its...
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
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...
The Print Channel Shows Cautious Optimism Amid its Drive to Diversify for Long-term Success
Quocirca State of the Channel Survey 2024 reveals key growth opportunities, challenges, and concerns London, 4 June 2024: The majority (65%) of channel companies in the global print industry expect revenues to rise in the coming year, with an average predicted...
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.
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Katun’s double threat in the print industry
Katun, an established player in the aftermarket print industry, providing high-quality, cost-effective alternative brand toner cartridges and other printing supplies, is moving into the MFP market with its new Arivia-branded A3 MFPs.
