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prevalence of cyberthreats. “However, solutions have evolved to counter these issues,” he says. “Cloud-based printing allows secure printing to remote shared devices, with access controls for external users. While security remains a consideration, businesses can weigh the benefits against potential risks and implement best practices to mitigate concerns. “Also, the shift to a hybrid working model has meant employees are scattered across a plethora of locations, which has increased printing costs while also increasing security risks. KCPS gives organisations ultimate control to increase features of their print and scan environment while controlling overall printing costs through central management. Further still, when it comes to increased document security and managing print and scan costs, KCPS provides the perfect serverless solution for the modern business.” Andy Johnson, SMB and solutions business development manager at Brother UK, adds: “Workplace requirements are continuing to evolve and we’re seeing this reflected in the volume of businesses adopting cloud print as IT leads reimagine their IT infrastructure for hybrid and remote working. “But this doesn’t mean compromising on security. We’re working with partners like Tungsten Automation to offer Brother Cloud Solutions (BCS), a portfolio of tools we provide our reseller partners to help customers shore- up security and ensure users can hit print anywhere, any time on any device.” Reseller role As described, for many businesses cloud print adoption is still a journey, and resellers have an important role to play in helping customers to choose the right solutions for their business and ensure that it is as secure as possible. “Resellers will play the role of trusted advisor for businesses with concerns about cloud security and assure customers by facilitating the transition to cloud solutions and helping maintain the system,” says Andy. “For example, Printix, part of our BCS offering, enables customers to change the way they think about print. They can move infrastructure to the cloud, simplify driver and queue management, reduce IT helpdesk calls while also increasing sustainability in their business. Many firms are already migrating services to the cloud – for instance using Office 365 and SharePoint – and Printix fully integrates with EntraID for a seamless roll out.
“Resellers can combine Printix with our cloud managed print service and offer their customers a fully off-premise Printix management solution with automatic sustainable supplies replenishment, document security and simplified device management and support.” Graham adds that manufacturers, channel partners and resellers can help customers overcome cloud printing security fears in various ways. “Such as by emphasising the specific benefits of chosen solutions, providing training and awareness programmes and ensuring regular monitoring and updates,” he says. “Cloud print ecosystems now incorporate systematic, mandatory security controls. These include encryption, zero-trust networks and role-based access. This proactive approach promotes secure adoption and addresses any concerns. “With KCPS, organisations can scale and adapt effortlessly by leveraging a private cloud infrastructure. Doing this can establish security plans that align with predetermined policies from regulatory bodies, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected. By integrating robust encryption protocols and implementing zero- trust networks, KCPS offers a secure solution for printing and scanning needs. Regular monitoring and updates further enhance security, allowing organisations to confidently adopt cloud-based printing while addressing any potential concerns.” Cybersecurity options There are also a range of cybersecurity options available, and again resellers have a role to play. “Not a day goes by when you don’t hear
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