Will the printer industry eventually die?
I think most people will answer the above question with an unequivocal “of course it will die”, and this answer is no doubt based on the rapidity at which digital accessibility is growing (not to mention how happy our youth are on their screens!).
Perhaps then the question should be “how quickly” will it die?
Topics: Reduce Printing, Print Environment, Innovation, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Printing Industry, Print Assessment, Digitalisation
“Move fast with stable infrastructure.” – Mark Zuckerberg
Document archiving and management can be very inefficient when not handled properly, and can also be a considerable pain point in large organisations.
To get some perspective, here are some facts that Pam Doyle found out about document handling in a 2010 research study:
These kinds of facts highlight how inefficient document archiving and management practices can negatively impact productivity, but how does one address this?
Topics: Reduce Printing, Innovation, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Digitalisation
The next time you print a document ask yourself: Do I need to print this?
The answer may surprise you.
Most companies are strategically focused on digitisation. But what does this really mean? It is not only about digital documents and avoiding printing, but also about finding more efficient and sustainable ways of doing business.
Topics: Reduce Printing, Print Environment, Innovation, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Digitalisation
Every year, tons of paper is used in workplaces all over the world, in both large and small offices. Many of these offices have actively taken up recycling, but even though it is an inexpensive and environmentally conscious option, a much more cost-effective strategy is to reduce daily paper consumption.
Topics: MPS, Reduce Printing, Printing Costs, Office Automation, Managed Print Services, Managed Print Solutions, Managed Print Environments, Managed Print Expectations, Managed Print, Print Environment, Green Office, Office Printing
I have always had this burning question in the back of mind, “Why do we Print?” Aren’t we supposed be working in Paperless offices by now?
We all imagine offices of the future to be a place of efficiency, sustainability, a collaborative setting where computers support our daily print routines and processes. But in reality, being human, your environment or what you are exposed to, quickly determines your print behaviour.
Topics: Reduce Printing, Printing Costs, Print Environment, Innovation, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Digitalisation
Research has shown that implementing software tools to manage printing can reduce paper usage by up to 20%. The most effective print management software tools can be broken down in the following functions:
Device Management Software - Applications that facilitate proactive monitoring of devices within the print fleet (i.e. toner low alerts, maintenance required, page counts, etc.)
Print Management Software - Applications that facilitate the management of users by means of rules-based printing, such as default mono / double-sided printing. This will also facilitate a follow-me solution, where a user can authenticate at any device on any site.
Topics: Reduce Printing, Printing Costs, Office Automation, Print Environment, Innovation, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Printing Industry, Print Management Software
Green Office’s purpose is to make business more efficient and sustainable with the implementation of our Managed Print Service Solution.
This model is based on a very transparent approach and is aligned with clearly defined objectives of our clients.
Our approach and methodology is based on 13 years of development.
Topics: MPS, Reduce Printing, Printing Costs, Office Automation, Managed Print Services, Managed Print Solutions, Managed Print Environments, Print Environment, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Printing Industry
It is a universal truth that printing can become a very costly expense if it is not closely managed. Looking at a school environment, printing cannot be done away with as printing plays a critical role in the education environment. As technology evolves, educational institutions are challenged to keep up with the latest trends and they must do so with a limited budget.
A common misconception is that educational technology replaces printing, as well as replacing the role of the teacher. Technology in the education space is there to support the teacher and school management in their daily activities and to enhance the teaching experience. Budgetary constraints become a barrier for schools to adopt the latest teaching technology and therefore place school management under immense pressure to keep expenses to a minimum while at the same time innovating within the school space.
Topics: MPS, Reduce Printing, Managed Print Services, Managed Print Solutions, Managed Print Environments, Managed Print Expectations, Managed Print, Print Environment, Reporting, Efficient, Green Office
When it comes to sustainable solution based offerings to businesses, the in-vogue term used in the print industry is “Managed Print Services (MPS)”. This term has come to be loosely used and not quite defined, causing confusion not only among decision makers in the consumer market but also within the industry suppliers themselves.
So, what is Managed Print Services? It is not uncommon to hear of a business saying that they have an MPS Strategy in place and yet when one delves a bit deeper into the actual service in place, there are gaps found in the solution.
Topics: MPS, Reduce Printing, Service Level Agreement, Office Automation, Managed Print Services, Managed Print Solutions, Managed Print Environments, Vendor Management, Managed Print Expectations, Managed Print, Print Environment, Reporting, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Printing Industry, TCO, Print Assessment
There are many ways to reduce your printing costs. Some quick fixes to lower costs include adjusting your settings to only allow documents to be printed in black and white or duplex (double-sided). You could also educate users to only print in colour when it is absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, many of these methods are difficult to maintain and they do not allow for complete control over your printing environment. If you want a more sustainable and controlled print environment, the answer lies with Print Management Software.
Topics: Reduce Printing, Printing Costs, Office Automation, POPI Act, Print Environment, Innovation, Efficient, Office Solutions, Green Office, Office Printing, Printing Industry, Print Management Software
