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    1. Ricoh Gets High Marks in Analysis by IDC

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      Ricoh Gets High Marks in Analysis by IDC

      Ricoh has leveraged its global experience to shape its Managed Document Services (MDS) strategy for addressing pressing customer concerns in MPS, including cost control, environmental sustainability, information security and governance, business process efficiency, organizational change management, information worker productivity, information optimization and strategic infrastructure.

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      Mentions:   Ricoh MDS   Holly Muscolino

    2. Managed Print Services Continues to Demonstrate Strong Growth

      Explore zdnet.com (Mar 26 2012) Asia , Finance

      Managed Print Services Continues to Demonstrate Strong Growth Data from the 2011 MPS Market Size, Share and Forecast Study predicts the average revenue per device will surge after 2013 due to more efficient deployment and service revenues growth. Photizo expects nearly half of printing revenue to be under MPS contract by 2014. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Photizo Group   South Korea   India

    3. Sales in Printing and Imaging

      Explore zdnet.com (Mar 21 2012) Consumables

      Sales in Printing and Imaging the ultimate complication of the sale is realized in a full MPS engagement, which will include a full fleet assessment, zero-based recommendations for multiple product segments and business processes, workflow and fleet management solutions, contracting and implementation planning. Even for the smartest and most experienced sales rep (and client decision maker), the task has grown to be too much for any one person. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Photizo Group   Rob Sethre   Xerox

    4. The People Dimension of Managed Print Services

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      The People Dimension of Managed Print Services The people dimension of MPS isn’t easy to define but is often the hidden secret of success in any market, company or country, for that matter. The people of MPS providers make differences, and differences make MPS happen. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Xerox   MIT

    5. Xerox moves to the datacenter

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      Xerox moves to the datacenter

      Summary: Xerox is picked to replace IBM to handle the biggest IT consolidation project in the history of Texas Thought by many to be long relegated to the world of copy machines and bulk printing, despite its storied past in developing many of ...

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      Mentions:   IBM   Texas   Xerox

    6. When it comes it IT hiring, you might get less than you bargained

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      When it comes it IT hiring, you might get less than you bargained New research from CompTIA suggests that 8 out of 10 businesses are feeling the strain of IT skills gaps, as new technology priorities evolve quickly. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CompTIA   Microsoft

    7. Why the C-Suite Should Take Notice of Managed Print Services

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      Why the C-Suite Should Take Notice of Managed Print Services MPS provides the ability to refine and transform paper-based business processes, which are often inefficient, to partner with imaging experts in order to optimize document production and management assets as well as create efficiency in areas which are often overlooked. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Photizo Group   Ed Crowley

    8. Education: The Cornerstone of MPS Marketing

      Explore zdnet.com (Mar 12 2012)

      The best MPS programs align the goals of the company and the MPS vendor so that both achieve a successful long term relationship. It’s not simply about print equipment, a service agreement, or advertised lowest price for supplies. It’s about gaining control of the sometimes hidden costs of print. (Read Full Article)

    9. Selling Managed Print Services Requires Attention to Detail

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      Selling Managed Print Services Requires Attention to Detail More businesses these days are open-minded about managed print services that consolidate printing and related document management costs. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Heather Clancy

    10. The Importance of Change Management in Managed Print Services

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      The Importance of Change Management in Managed Print Services

      Removing a number of printers, which are often seen as personal productivity devices, from the office can lead to feelings of resentment and a sense the company doesn’t care about the personal working environment.

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    11. Federal Agencies and Managed Print Services

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      Federal Agencies and Managed Print Services MPS helps agencies tailor their infrastructure to match their printing needs, usually reducing the overall number of printers. (Read Full Article)

    12. Interesting MPS Insight from the State of Washington

      Explore zdnet.com (Feb 8 2012) Blogs

      It’s very interesting reading to see what a large organization like the State of Washington thinks about MPS and interesting insight to anyone wanting to do business with the state (or similar-sized organizations).

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    13. Print Audit Facilities Manager Takes the Software Lead

      Explore zdnet.com (Feb 3 2012) Go Green and Save

      The Managed Print Services industry will continue to grow because of its impact on reducing infrastructure costs associated with printing, improving productivity, and environmental sustainability. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CompTIA   Print Audit   Document Management Market

    14. FMAudit Makes It to Version 3.3

      Explore zdnet.com (Jan 20 2012) New Products , Consumables

      The FMAudit Onsite device data collection engine Version 2.6.9 update provides over 120 added features and process improvements. Updates include the latest industry enhancements for security improvements, device data collection for tiered meters, color and mono splits, and expanded consumable usage data. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   FMAudit

    15. Site Audit Makes It to 5

      Explore zdnet.com (Dec 28 2011) Consumables

      Site Audit Makes It to 5 The release of SiteAudit v5.0 provides MPS providers with an integrated assessment report that utilizes key performance indicators (KPIs) built into SiteAudit software. The integration means a separate audit tool is not required. (Read Full Article)

    16. Nuance is the Scanning Software Leader

      Explore zdnet.com (Dec 12 2011) New Products

      Nuance is the Scanning Software Leader Visioneer and Xerox – each of which currently sells or bundles Nuance scanning solutions through dealers or as part of Managed Print Services portfolios. So next time you use your MFP for scanning, you’re likely using a Nuance product. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   HP   Konica Minolta   Kodak

    17. Efficient data center transformation requires tracking and proving improvements incrementally across critical IT tasks

      Explore zdnet.com (Dec 12 2011)

      One way to keep the interest high -- and those operating and investment budgets in place -- is to show fast results, and then use that to prime the pump for even more improvement -- and even more... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Microsoft

    18. MPS Services for 40000 Employees

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      MPS Services for 40000 EmployeesZDNet (blog)One look at the enthusiastic results and you're sure to be convinced that Managed Print Services really are the next big thing. Cummins has 40000 employees and global operations throughout 200 countries and territories. With such a vast distribution of ... (Read Full Article)

    19. Managed Print Services in the Wall Street Journal

      Explore zdnet.com (Nov 14 2011) Consumables

      Will managed print services contracts cannibalize machine and supplies sales for traditional printer manufacturers? (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Craig LeClair

    20. Get 2 Know Print Audit's President John MacInnes

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      Get 2 Know Print Audit's President John MacInnes Many of the industry’s leading players have been profiled. And now we can get to know John MacInnes, president of Print Audit, the leading software provider for the MPS industry. Read a profile of Print Audit’s president John MacInnes. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Managed Print Services Association   Print Audit   John Macinnes

    21. MPS To Grow Says New Study

      Explore zdnet.com (Oct 24 2011) Resellers , Workflow

      MPS To Grow Says New Study Among IT firms surveyed by CompTIA that currently offer a managed print services solution, eight in ten anticipate year-over-year revenue growth, with 22 percent of firms expecting significant growth and 58 percent, moderate growth. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CompTIA   Document Management Market

    22. Big Growth in Asia Pacific MPS

      Explore zdnet.com (Oct 21 2011) Asia , Australia , Finance

      Big Growth in Asia Pacific MPS Photizo’s Asia Pacific MPS Conference 2011 taking place in Sydney, Australia from October 31st – November 1st , will examine the wealth of opportunities presented by the rapid growth forecast for the region’s MPS market. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Photizo Group   Australia

    23. The Silent Workhorse of Managed Print Services

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      Print Audit 6 is a suite of print management products that can be used to spot printing bottlenecks and inefficiencies, enforce printing rules, and recover expenses from clients or users. The suite is comprised of 3 components called Analysis, Rules, and Recovery which can be purchased in a variety of configurations depending on the needs of the organization. In July, Print Audit hit the 1 million installed copies milestone. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Print Audit

    24. Nuance's Acquisition of Equitrac

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      The integration of Equitrac with Nuance eCopy will provide innovative, integrated, cross-platform MFP-based document solutions to deliver on the promised cost reductions that will drive the adoption of Managed Print Services (MPS) solutions across enterprises. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   HP   Konica Minolta   Xerox