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    1. Kyocera ditches the Mita to focus on solutions angle

      Explore MicroScope (Apr 4 2012) Europe , Finance , Resellers , Workflow

      Kyocera Mita is to drop the Mita from its stationery, and would now like to be known as Kyocera Document Solutions. The move reflects a common evolution among printer firms from the traditional pure-play print hardware and ink supplier role into an end-to-end print and document flow management hardware, software and services outfit. Kyocera is billing the rebranding as the latest step in a long-term transformation plan, which has already seen the formation of its Managed Document Services group,

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      Mentions:   Kyocera   Kyocera Mita

    2. Epson expecting channel expansion

      Explore MicroScope (Feb 24 2012) Europe , Resellers

      Epson expecting channel expansion

      Simon Quicke February 24, 2012 12:41 PM Epson is looking for greater channel engagement as it promotes its product portfolio and managed print services programme to resellers. The imaging specialist is already encouraging existing partners to sell more of its product range, which includes inkjet, laser and managed print services along with projectors, but anticipates more partners joining the fold as awareness about its current proposition grows. The vendor la

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    3. Lexmark embraces print solutions model

      Explore MicroScope (Feb 15 2012) Europe , Resellers , Workflow

      Lexmark embraces print solutions model

      Lexmark is ditching its three year old ValuePrint channel programme and replacing it with a solutions-focused set-up dubbed Business Solutions Dealer, which it claims will be have a tighter fit with its "high-value approach". The new programme has been designed to include fully managed print services and work-flow enhancing solutions, and will also offer new software and dedicated support designed to help partners take a more solutions-focused approach, Lexmark said. "[This is] an important evol

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      Mentions:   Lexmark

    4. Office page print volumes fall for the first time

      Explore MicroScope (Oct 26 2011)

      Office page print volumes fall for the first timeMicroScope (blog)Rawling Church said the deployment of managed document services was leading to an increase in the use of print policy software and card-based access systems "which mandates improvements in print efficiency". She added it was "important that the scope ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Kyocera Mita

    5. Thoughts on Hp's Mps Confessions campaign: what kind of people have 'beloved ...

      Explore MicroScope (Jul 25 2011) Blogs

      Thoughts on Hp's Mps Confessions campaign: what kind of people have 'beloved ... Thoughts on HP's MPS Confessions campaign: what kind of people have 'beloved ...MicroScope (blog)MPS stands for Managed Print Services and HP is busy doing its best to sell the concept to partners and customers because it's the next big thing in the print and copier world. Having read through the press release, I can report that the "confessions" ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   HP

    6. Xerox prepared to continue with reseller acquisitions

      Explore MicroScope (Jul 11 2011) Finance

      Xerox prepared to continue with reseller acquisitions Xerox prepared to continue with reseller acquisitions -- Xerox will continue buying resellers that it believes will add value to its business as it looks to get a deeper stake in the SME market. The vendor has already picked up Scotland-based Canon dealer Concept Group and Middlesex-based NewField IT this year but has not ruled out adding to the tally. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   London   Xerox

    7. Are resellers reluctant to sell managed print services?

      Explore MicroScope (Jun 14 2011) Resellers

      Are resellers reluctant to sell managed print services?MicroScope (blog)How come resellers are taking so long to switch on to the benefits of managed print services and to sell them to their customers? I ask because Oki has just appointed Gavin Castelyn, ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   OKI   Gavin Castelyn

    8. Oki hires head of end user business to promote managed print

      Explore MicroScope (Jun 13 2011) Blogs

      Oki hires head of end user business to promote managed print (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   OKI   Konica Minolta Business Solutions   Gavin Castelyn

    9. Kyocera Mita launches national engineer network

      Explore MicroScope (Jun 7 2011) Resellers , Consumables

      Kyocera Mita launches national engineer networkMicroScope (blog)"The Kyocera Service Network will become an important tool for our channel partners who are bidding on national accounts and managed document services contracts," said service manager Steve Trutch. He added that because the engineers were acting as ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Kyocera Mita

    10. OKI creates channel role for managed print push

      Explore MicroScope (May 23 2011) Resellers , Consumables

      OKI creates channel role for managed print pushMicroScope (blog)OKI Printing Solutions has promoted its channel sales manager, Tressa Whitby, to the newly-created role of head of reseller sales for the UK, as part of a ground-up rebuild of the firm's managed print services (MPS) product lines. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   OKI   Konica Minolta   Nick Munton

    11. Midwich seals Dell distribution deal

      Explore MicroScope (Mar 8 2011) Workflow

      Midwich seals Dell distribution dealMicroScope (blog)"Today in the main volume area of the market Dell has got a very strong offering, people like the brand," he said, but conceded that in the high-end space, particularly the A3 and managed print services segments, there were some gaps. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Samsung   OKI   Lexmark

    12. Money can't buy you love, but it can buy you a channel

      Explore MicroScope (Mar 1 2011) Resellers , Workflow

      Money can't buy you love, but it can buy you a channelMicroScope (blog)All of these acquisitions also helped to strengthen Xerox's managed print services credentials. So it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise to hear that Xerox has just bought Concept Group, which claims to be the biggest Canon dealer in the UK ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Ireland   Netherlands   Konica Minolta

    13. SCH buys print services minnow TSG

      Explore MicroScope (Feb 21 2011) Workflow

      SCH buys print services minnow TSGMicroScope (blog)... Support Group to extend its managed print services base. The deal with the office equipment and repairs specialist will add maintenance and warranty services for brands including Ricoh, Samsung, Lexmark, Brother, Kyocera and Xerox to the SCH fold. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Samsung   Lexmark   Xerox

    14. Munton joins Oki as sales director

      Explore MicroScope (Dec 15 2010) Blogs , Careers , Resellers , Consumables

      Munton joins Oki as sales director (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   OKI   Lexmark   Konica Minolta

    15. Epson in no rush to jump on MPS bandwagon

      Explore MicroScope (Dec 7 2010) Consumables

      Epson in no rush to jump on MPS bandwagonMicroScope (blog)... as customers froze capital expenditure and expressed interest in MPS to help cut costs. Both Brother and Lexmark are launching print services early next ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   HP   Lexmark

    16. UK printer market declines in Q3, survey reveals

      Explore MicroScope (Nov 23 2010) Finance , Workflow , Consumables

      UK printer market declines in Q3, survey revealsMicroScope (blog)Customer interest in managed print services and the fragility of the economy conspired to force down UK printer shipments in Q3. Figures by channel analyst ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   France   Germany

    17. Managed print or be damned

      Explore MicroScope (Nov 19 2010) Resellers

      Managed print or be damned Managed print or be damnedMicroScope (blog)Given the growing popularity of managed print services to customers anxious to reduce their capital expenditure budget and consolidate their print/copier ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   HP   Lexmark

    18. Brother makes MPS channel plans for 2011

      Explore MicroScope (Sep 28 2010) Finance , Resellers , Workflow , Consumables

      Brother makes MPS channel plans for 2011MicroScopeComputacenter recently opted to partner Xerox for the relaunch of its MPS as it could manage multi-vendor environments better than any other rival. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Xerox

    19. EMEA printer and MFP market not forecast to grow in 2010

      Explore MicroScope (Mar 4 2010) Consumables

      EMEA printer and MFP market not forecast to grow in 2010MicroScopeThe bad news is that the crystal ball gazers do not expect the market to return to growth in 2010, and although interest in managed print services (MPS) ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Samsung   Gartner   HP