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Quocirca Printing in the Hybrid Workplace Study
New research amongst UK and US IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) reveals a range of changes that are being made to support workers in the evolving hybrid workplace. Quocirca conducted a snapshot study amongst 303 ITDMs across the UK (103) and US (200) in July 2020....
Microsoft Universal Print Set to Boost Cloud Printing Momentum
On 21 July 2020, Microsoft announced the public preview of Universal Print, its Azure-powered cloud-based print solution. Universal Print moves key Windows Server print functionality to the Microsoft 365 cloud, meaning organisations no longer need on-premises print...
Zero trust in the remote working era
The massive shift to remote working as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges with the traditional network security perimeter model. The use of personal and corporate devices to access the network via public networks and third-party clouds is...
Quocirca COVID-19 Third Business Impact Survey Findings
To understand the impact of COVID-19 on the office print industry, Quocirca conducted its third snapshot COVID-19 Business Impact Survey between 1st May and 15th May 2020. The research looked at the perceptions of a range of office print supplier organisations to...
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...
Infographic: COVID-19 Accelerating Print Industry Transformation
Quocirca’s Executive Briefing Report on Mastering IOT – the big data opportunity for print manufacturers examines how print manufacturers and their partners can build long-term customer relationships through harnessing the power of analytics.
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...
6 advantages of cloud print services
Quocirca’s Cloud Print Services 2020 report reveals the opportunities for managed print service (MPS) providers and their customers in transitioning to a cloud-based print infrastructure. The report highlights the key offerings from manufacturers and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in the market and discusses the potential for cloud to disrupt the traditional model of procuring and managing the print infrastructure.
Five ways the print industry can apply circular economy principles
Sustainability is not a new initiative for the print industry. From concern about paper consumption, to reducing energy use and developing recycling programmes, the print sector has frequently embraced environmental issues. That said, sustainability considerations have never attained the profile and urgency that we see today.
Quocirca Predicts 2020
In 2020 market consolidation will continue as the global print industry landscape continues to face the forces of digital disruption. Erosion of legacy revenue streams driven by hardware commoditisation and the ongoing transition to digitisation are forcing industry...
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Cloud Print Adoption Accelerates But Security Concerns Remain
Cloud print adoption has increased over the past year, with 69% of respondents now using a cloud print management solution, up from 55% in 2023. However, Quocirca research shows that businesses are not fully committed to a cloud-only print environment, with print server deployment continuing to increase.
