01732 759725 46 Nigel Eaton, General Manager, MyQ UK, Ireland & Nordics: Initially you think 2025 offers more of the same, but from a solutions perspective it will be a period of transition, challenge and change. The managed print, document and content management sector continues to be highly dynamic with the challenge of Windows Protected Print (WPP) coming very soon. Fujifilm entered the UK & European market earlier in the year and I am sure their impact will be significant. Lexmark has launched new A3 devices and we continue to see the meteoric rise of Epson’s hugely successful heat-free message, we need to keep pace with that and we have. The continued increase in the transition to cloud is still gathering pace, bringing new requirements not least of which are security concerns that remain top of most agendas. We are seeing the EU Directive NIS2 now starting to be widely adopted from the October 17, 2024, deadline. At MyQ, our developers must balance this with all the global demands from our partners based on customers’ needs. To ensure we achieve this we have recruited a new role to interface between our major strategic partners globally and our development teams. www.myq.com VOX POP continued... Nigel Eaton LeAnne Foley LeAnne Foley, Head of Indirect Sales, Toshiba Tec: Firstly, I believe cloud-based printing will become the norm. This year at Toshiba, we’ve seen a significant increase in customers and partners adopting our cloud-based printing solutions. I think more companies will start printing via the cloud over the next 12 months, making the process more secure, cost-effective, and easier to manage. This shift will allow for more flexible and efficient printing, which is something I’m really looking forward to. Security will continue to be a top priority. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, protecting sensitive information will be even more crucial. I expect that advanced security features, such as secure print release, encryption, and the adoption of zero trust approaches, will become standard practices to ensure our data remains protected. The move from paper to digital workflows will speed up. Companies will digitise their document management to improve efficiency and reduce paper usage. This will not only support environmental sustainability but also make data more accessible and collaboration easier. Sustainability will remain a key focus. I think there will be a stronger emphasis on using eco-friendly materials and reducing waste. Companies will adopt greener practices, like recycling programmes and energy-efficient printing technologies, to minimise their environmental impact and customers will prefer to work with suppliers who are proactive in this area. Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics will play a significant role. AI-powered tools will optimise print workflows, predict maintenance needs, and reduce downtime. Predictive analytics will help organisations make data-driven decisions, improving overall efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. www.toshibatec.co.uk Fujifilm entered the UK & European market earlier in the year and I am sure their impact will be significant Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics will play a significant role. AI-powered tools will optimise print workflows, predict maintenance needs, and reduce downtime
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