HYBRID CLOUD PRINT SOLUTIONS
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I wouldn’t say that demand is driven by sector, but more by working practices and policies that organisations adopt. These tend to drive the need as users request access from multiple locations.”
Hybrid cloud solutions allow businesses to manage mail remotely, integrate with digital workflows, and scale output without heavy infrastructure investment. It’s about giving businesses the flexibility to send the right message, through the right channel, at the right time.” Trends As hybrid cloud print solutions grow in popularity, customer requirements and expectations are changing. “As organisations migrate more of their systems towards a cloud model, we see changes in customer demand,” says Ian. “Zero trust environments can make it challenging to deploy queues to users, so the solution must contain deployment capabilities that allow drivers to be managed, deployed and updated centrally. “Security is a key concern, and clients should look for solutions that can offer firmware, password, and policy management of the fleet to ensure that their MPS solution is not the weakest link in their security chain.” Graham adds that the market is witnessing a significant shift towards serverless print solutions, cloud print management, and cloud-based managed print services. “As customer demands evolve, there is a growing focus on sustainability, enhanced security, and AI-driven document and information
management analytics,” he says. Cameron agrees that there is also a growing focus on sustainability, with customers looking for solutions that reduce the environmental impact of printing. There is also a growing expectation among businesses that their employees will be able to access and collaborate on documents regardless of their location and the device they are using, adds Stuart. “As more cloud solutions become available, businesses will become more selective, looking for software that is compatible with hybrid, multi-vendor fleets, and offer maximum flexibility as businesses continue to change and evolve,” he says. “Also while the adoption of cloud solutions continues to rise, so too does the installation of multi-vendor print servers. This trend demonstrates that in the age of flexibility, hybrid workflows will continue to provide businesses with a flexible foundation that enables them to readily adapt to new technologies.” As a service Subscription models are also becoming more popular. Kerry says that a big trend is the shift towards print-as-a-service models. “Businesses are looking for scalable, subscription-based solutions that reduce capital expenditure and simplify IT management,” she says. “This
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