01732 759725 44 VOX POP continued... and that services and contracts offer carbon neutral and sustainability programs. Effective printer solutions for endusers often revolve around meeting their specific needs for security, compliance, and efficiency. These can be met with a combination of the right devices, taking into consideration things like security firmware, and the inclusion of the right software solutions, for example to facilitate comprehensive audit trails. It’s essential for manufacturers and resellers alike to stay informed about the latest sustainable technologies and practices in the printing and document management industry, so they can continue to offer the most relevant solutions. Those that embrace and promote eco-conscious solutions are likely to be more competitive and align better with their customers’ values and goals. As businesses adapt to the realities of hybrid working with more employees working remotely or adopting agile work models, print technology providers must also develop solutions tailored to new workspaces, allowing secure, seamless printing from both office and remote locations. The extent to which these trends manifest will depend on various factors, including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the specific strategies adopted by users, and it is clear that businesses will continue to adapt and leverage technology to meet the demands of a more hybrid and digital working environment. www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk Luke Ambrose, Product Marketing Manager, Kyocera: Many businesses are looking for partners that can help them ensuring a seamless and secure printing experience. Providers will focus on adaptability and user convenience, addressing the unique challenges posed by the hybrid workforce and fostering user satisfaction in a hybrid work landscape. www.asolvi.com Nigel Eaton, General Manager, MyQ: The workplace of today is a new frontier, digitisation and cloud services are now firmly on the agenda of every organisation irrespective of size or scope. Hybrid working is commonplace and the expected great return to the office has not materialised. If we look at the key statistics from industry analysts such as the recent Quocirca Market Landscape report 2023 we can see that 48% of the organisations surveyed state that they have either implemented or intend to implement some form of cloud print management. Print volumes are currently 52% of pre-pandemic levels, heavily affected by hybrid working patterns and 33% of respondents surveyed stated they were looking for better solutions to integrate print and scan workflows, these will be key factors in the purchasing process. Control of cost, environmental impact and security remain key factors in the decision-making process. The more recent introduction of AI tools is another great example of a marketplace changing technology. For some managed print resellers this is a revolutionary change, for others merely an evolution. Those that have or are prepared to gain the knowledge and offer solutions to meet these evolving needs will thrive, those that do not will inevitably fall away and we will see more acquisitions as a result. Our mission here at MyQ is to provide our partners with the right solutions to meet and exceed the needs of these organisations in such a dynamic marketplace, this is a challenge we readily accept, our development team is committed to continuing to deliver these cutting edge solutions. Our new standalone Printsharing concept is a prime example allowing users to self-register, print and use scan workflows via the cloud on a publicly accessible device, this meets the need to be able to work anywhere at any time and this opens up new areas of potential business. www.myq-solution.com Trevor Maloney, Product Marketing Manager, Kyocera: Ultimately print is here to stay for a significant time, but it is imperative that manufacturers and resellers embrace and promote sustainability, offer products and services that optimise efficiency and security and introduce technological advances to benefit their customers. Managed print solutions continue to gain popularity with users are looking for a simple way of realising greater benefits from their printer fleet. These benefits typically include timely maintenance and better cost control, security, consumables management, monitoring and reporting. It’s important to note that specific requirements of managed print solutions can change over time therefore there is a significant need for solutions to be flexible and scalable. Cloud-based printing solutions are gaining significant traction, allowing employees to print securely from anywhere. Cloud printing improves accessibility and reduces the need for physical infrastructure. Furthermore, users are increasingly demanding that their managed print solutions are underpinned with tangible CSR benefits It’s essential for manufacturers and resellers alike to stay informed about the latest sustainable technologies and practices in the printing and document management industry, so they can continue to offer the most relevant solutions Trevor Maloney Nigel Eaton Luke Ambrose
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