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Managed Print Services - What does that Mean?

Many companies have vast printing needs and don't necessarily have the best grasp on managing those costs and processes. Everything from tracking the amount of printing that goes on to managing orders of consumables, maintenance, dealing with breakdowns and the list goes on and on. To properly manage your print environment, reduce costs, and improve workflows, a print management program is the way to go. Check out this excerpt from an article describing print management: continue reading...

Does The School's Copy Machine Work?

Many public and private schools these days have extensive print and copy needs. They also have a higher likelihood of not fixing a machine or maintaining office equipment when it really needs some help. Here is a pretty entertaining and informative excerpt from a school teacher with this exact issue: continue reading...

Solid Ink Printing, Is it For You?

When it comes to print and office machine technology, there are continuous improvements that often go unnoticed by the general business world. Many times, this is because businesses purchase copiers or overall contracts for a few years at a time so some of the advancements available are skipped until the next equipment upgrade. One of these improvements is solid ink printing.

There are advantages and specific applications for solid ink printers. Here are some of the benefits: continue reading...

Create a Greener Office Environment with these Green Tips

With the growing popularity of creating a greener office, there are more and more ways that businesses are coming up with to maximize their green efforts. While some businesses are looking to print and document management programs to green up their office, others are taking it a step further to truly get the most out of going green. Some of the most popular methods of going green include: continue reading...

Reduce Your Supply and Utility Demands with Device Consolidation

The printers and copiers in your office can easily add up over time. While many businesses practice selling old office equipment, some businesses continue to utilize outdated and obsolete equipment for everyday use. This can lead to a number of problems in the average office. It is very important that the copiers and printers in your office meet a specific set of standards. If they do not, you could easily suffer from a lack of productivity and document quality. While you may save more in the short term this way, you are more than likely to lose big time in the long run. continue reading...

Explore the Latest In Document Management Systems

Does your document management system still rely on paper based storage solutions? One way that businesses are fighting back against antiquated document management solutions is by taking the next step and implementing a digital document solution into their business. Instead of relying on outdated storage methods which hinder productivity and can end up costing you significantly each month, businesses are looking to bring their document management system into the digital age. continue reading...

Xerox Named an MPS Leader In New Report

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Xerox (NYSE: XRX) has been positioned as a leader in the May 2012 report: “The Forrester Wave TM Managed Print Services (MPS) Q2 2012.” Xerox received this recognition for its MPS offering upon receiving the top vendor ranking in current offering and market presence, and the highest score possible in strategy.

“Xerox has an extremely well-balanced offering, with strength across all categories, including platform support; global deployments; ITO support; and, in particular, enterprise support,” wrote report author Craig Le Clair, vice president and principal analyst, Forrester Research. “Xerox’s market reach has been enhanced through integration with its ITO business, expansion to many partners in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) space, as well as partnering with global delivery.” continue reading...

Managed Print Services, A Basic Rundown

Most organizations underestimate the total cost of print production by as much as 50%. According to a recent Gartner Group study, organizations can spend as much as 3% of their total annual revenue on document output. Very often, those organizations will find that the majority of the output is from laser printers. Those costs range from toner and parts to service labor and network management. The real challenge is that most organizations do not understand how to measure or manage these costs. Without measurable controls in place to control these costs, positively affecting the bottom line is nearly impossible.

Managed print services, often referred to as print management or MPS, is a service that provides organizations with cost containment tools and strategies for print output. Gary Halperin, former CFO for IKON Office Solutions and Print, Inc. points out that, “MPS is a method for a customer to have their entire environment surrounding the management of output devices handled by one vendor [usually] under one agreement.” Managed print services provide certain service components for the end-user. Halperin continues by saying that end-users benefit by “right sizing their fleet of print devices in the right environments including networking, parts, service and all consumables.” continue reading...

Xerox Offers Exclusive New Initiatives for Top Customers to Accelerate Growth

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DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Discounts on 1:1 marketing services, new training resources and a managed print services offering are among the new initiatives now available exclusively for members of the Xerox Premier Partners Global Network.

Several hundred of the world’s leading graphic communications providers are attending the two-day Xerox Premier Partner Congress, where the new programs are being announced. The congress is focused on growth opportunities in graphic communications.

“Our Premier Partners are some of the greatest companies in this industry, and they are anxious to take advantage of the new initiatives offered to them,” said Jeff Jacobson, president, Global Graphic Communications Operations, Xerox. “We’re investing in our customers by giving them innovative ways to grow their businesses.” continue reading...

Xerox’s Cloud Computing Capabilities to Aid Airline Safety

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DALLAS – While the rapid advance of technology continues to aid the North American airline industry, those same advancements are making timely and accurate communication challenging for some airlines. The pace of change is challenging the continual transmissions that occur during every flight such as relaying key modifications in flight plans or weather and airport updates.

Technology advancements often require the use of disparate or incompatible communication formats that don’t allow airlines to efficiently share information with key aviation agencies around the world. Xerox (NYSE: XRX) business cloud services are solving this problem by helping airlines share critical information, such as their flight plans and passenger details, with aviation agencies of destination countries. By blending its cloud capabilities with the data expertise of AvFinity, Xerox is allowing disparate communications systems to work seamlessly. continue reading...

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