Hardware

Bigger is better. That's what we've always thought. A few years ago, it was 40 inch screens that wowed us at the restaurant.

Today, it's a connected network of screens that form one giant display that make us catch our breath. Catching every detail in big UFC fight while munching on fries or watching multiple games at once on Sunday night... this is quickly becoming the norm in today's entertainment industry.

Printer cost/device management solutions range from tools bundled with a server operating system to software suites that will track everything from IP addresses to cumulative error times for thousands of print devices. IT departments deploy these solutions to reduce administrative workload and supply the business with clear usage statistics to inform cost-saving strategies.

This note will look at enterprise interest in these solutions across four metrics: Number of PCs, IT Budget, Strategic Focus, and IT Investment Style.

Managing data is an important part of running a successful company. Critical to storing and using information is the ability to print when needed. To do so, employees require a reliable printer. When making the selection, identify printing requirements and the available maintenance options.

Before selecting a printer, clearly identify current printing requirements. Pay particular attention to color versus black-and-white needs. Color printing is more expensive than black and white, and if not required, is best avoided.

This research note applies the Cost-to-Serve cost-management approach to identify opportunities for controlling the expense of print services. Coverage includes:

Office hard copy output management presently requires at least three layers of tools. This note describes each layer while providing a shortlist of relevant vendors. These layers can be described in three tasks with relevant sub-tasks:

Printing is a core IT function that presents numerous cost reduction opportunities. View this webcast to optimize printer usage in the organization. Topics covered in this two-part video series include:

With the potential savings that Managed Print Services (MPS) can generate for customers, it is no surprise that so many companies are considering it. This should peak the channel’s interest, as it means this is a market with huge growth potential. This fact, along with the opportunity for steady monthly revenue and the ability to gain an edge over competitors, make it a wise choice for solution providers to consider entering the MPS space.

Explosive data growth, cloud computing, virtualization and consolidation, mobile computing; these are all major technology trends that are having a large impact on IT departments today. For infrastructure professionals, these trends are top of mind right now because they are driving interest in a range of new developments that advocates say will impact future directions in infrastructure.

Hardware Asset Management (HAM) is an important aspect of an organization's IT asset management practice, but it is often viewed as a cost center. In fact, lifecycle HAM provides numerous benefits, including savings on equipment costs and insurance, gains in service management efficiencies, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are meeting regulatory requirements.