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Managed Print Services
50 Percent Reseller Attrition by 2013, Photizo Predicts
How important is managed print services (MPS) to your business if you are currently a company who specializes in document output? Is MPS a fad, or a get rich quick scheme? Is MPS a platform to simply sell more hardware?
While predictions at the start of any new year abound, those who keep their ear closest [...]
Is 2013 the End of Our Industry?
The recent movie 2012 predicted the end of the world. After reading some of last weeks headlining stories, provided by Joe over at Document Solutions Daily, perhaps 2013 spells the end of our industry as we know it.
Two articles in particular caught my eye:
The Wake-Up Call (Tom Callinan, Strategy Development)
Cloud Computing Contributes to Mass IT [...]
2 Reasons You Should Control the Definition of MPS
As humans, we seek to categorize, define and otherwise bring order to the unordered; it is in our nature. Many have attempted to define the term managed print services, and it always causes me to chuckle.
Greg of DOTC posted an interesting editorial which ends up being more about the state of things within our industry [...]
Can Staples, OfficeMax, and Office Depot Really Play at MPS?
One of the most challenging things in today’s market is the collision of markets. This trend started many years back with HP trying to play in the copier space, Dell moving into the printer space or the small mom-and-pop printer servicing company suddenly appearing as a major threat in your backyard.
But not until recently have [...]
MPS Success: Defined by Who Again?
If end-users and customers of managed print services (MPS) are generally satisfied with the delivery of their respective offerings, does this mean that providers are getting it right?
A recent article released by Benzinga.com cites a study by Quocirca Research, and co-sponsored by Xerox, stating:
Printing counted for 10% of IT budgets in 41% of respondents.
Printing counted [...]
MPSA International Board Member Elections Open November 30th
The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) will soon announce the election process open for two recently created International Board Members. The MPSA board voted unanimously to create two new board members in order to bring an international perspective to the MPSA.
The nomination process closed November 21st, and the election process will run from November 30th [...]
5 Ingredients to Your MPS Recipe.
MPS is not a menu to order from at a fast-food joint – but it does bear similarities to a recipe.
Confessions of a Reformed IT Guy
A tounge-in-cheek article, reflecting on my start as an IT guy before working in a document-centric industry.
The Managed Print Services Ecosystem
I keep hearing everyone say MPS isn’t about selling hardware, and that the only point of MPS is to reduce costs… Yes it is! Come read why and challenge your view of the MPS industry.
The Votes Are In. The New MPSA Executives and Board.
Results of the MPSA Election
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