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Mastering the Internet of Things – the big data opportunity for print manufacturers
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.
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.
Putting print security on the C-Level agenda
Data breaches are rarely out of the headlines and compliance pressure, such as the introduction of GDPR, means security remains high on the corporate agenda. Cyber threats and data breaches are no longer the sole domain of the IT department, they must be considered at board level as the repercussions are simply too big to ignore.
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.
7 trends that will redefine the print industry in 2019
2018 saw the print industry continue to face the stark realities of digital disruption. While HP continues to strengthen its lead in an increasingly commoditised market, the traditional copier companies such as Konica Minolta, Ricoh and Xerox continue are taking differing approaches to retain relevance. Whatever the outcome, the industry must continue to embrace the following trends that will define success or failure in 2019.
Three ways that HP is reinventing print for the future workplace
HP Inc (HP) held its Power of Print analyst event in Palo Alto on 1st and 2nd November 2018, marking its third anniversary as an independent company. HP has bold ambitions to reinforce its lead in the market, driven by an innovation-led strategy across all its business lines, which is already paying dividends. FY18 revenue was up by 12% on the previous year, boosted by key developments in operational excellence as well as an improved cost structure.
Can Xerox turn a corner?
Xerox is banking on software innovation to revitalise its business, but success will also depend on its ability to shift the cultural mindset of both its employees and partners.
What can the print industry learn from Tesla?
Can leading print industry players truly reinvent themselves to drive disruption in their industry and harness the entrepreneurial, start-up spirit and design thinking that Tesla has brought to the auto industry?
Millennial decision-makers’ attitude to print in the workplace
Millennial decision-makers are less sceptical about printing and printed documents than those in other age groups and believe that paper documents will continue to play a significant role in the future workplace, according to the latest Print 2025 Spotlight Report: Millennials Matter.
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...