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4 ways MPS providers can seize the digitisation opportunity
Digitisation has been in progress for many years, but the pandemic acted as a catalyst and accelerator. Even the most paper-reliant organisations understood that digitisation was the key to greater efficiency and resilience in the face of disruption.
Cloud print adoption challenged by cost and security concerns
Quocirca’s Cloud Print Services 2023 Study reveals that while cloud print adoption is increasing, organisations have key concerns around cost, security and performance.
The impact of print sustainability concerns on consumer choice
Quocirca’s Home Printing Trends 2023 report reveals that environmental concerns are increasingly influencing selection of both devices and consumables, and many are willing to pay more for products they believe to be more sustainable.
Mitigating on-premise print security risks
In a constantly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, the print infrastructure is not immune to security threats. Following the Print Nightmare security vulnerability in 2021, the recent news of a print management software security exploit reflects how vulnerable the print environment is to attack.
4 ways AI can transform the print and imaging industry
Since Quocirca first wrote about the potential of AI in the print industry in 2017, AI has entered the mainstream, impacting our everyday lives from self-driving cars to chatbots.
The rise of inkjet printing in the workplace
Quocirca’s Future of Work 2025 report reveals that although inkjet printing is gaining increased acceptance in the office, it remains a complementary rather than replacement technology for laser printing for many businesses.
5 ways MPS providers can build customer loyalty and reduce churn
Quocirca’s MPS Customer Loyalty Report reveals that 60% of organisations plan to change provider at the end of their contract.
3 data-driven strategies for the print industry
Data-driven strategies are key to building competitive advantage in the print industry. Quocirca’s Data Innovation Opportunity 2023 report discusses how print manufacturers and their channel partners can better harness data analytics to build new products and services and ultimately create longer term customer relationships.
Cloud print ISVs to watch in 2023
Cloud print ISVs to watch in 2023. When evaluating cloud print management solutions, there are a range of choices from both traditional print manufacturers and ISVs.
How is online buying impacting the MPS sector?
Quocirca's MPS Buying Habits report reveals that managed print services (MPS) customers are turning to online ecommerce channels to purchase printers for their remote workforce. Are MPS providers missing out on opportunities created by the growing preference for...
Print Industry Trends and Predictions 2023
In 2023, the print industry will remain vulnerable to the impact of economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and supply chain disruption. The Great Resignation is turning into the Great Layoff, creating a further shift in employer and employee dynamics. Although remote and hybrid working will not disappear, 2023 may see a wider return to the office, which could help improve print volume recovery.
The UCaaS opportunity for managed print services providers
UCaaS is emerging as a key opportunity for MPS channel partners to capture new opportunities amidst a print market that is in decline. One UCaaS vendor that is expanding its presence in the MPS market is Intermedia.
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Will Buy with AWS help you sell?
Almost 70% of organisations have used an online marketplace to purchase office or home print devices in the past year, but many suppliers find joining online marketplaces daunting and costly. AWS is launching 'Buy with AWS', a new way for vendors to offer B2B goods with one click.
