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 If planned right, improved printer management can reduce IT costs anywhere between 10-30 percent. Nitin Hiranandani, Director – Enterprise Sales & Services, Imaging and Printing Group, HP India, makes a case for Managed Print Services (MPS)
As the uncertain economic environment continues to reign, technology consolidation has found renewed focus in enterprises. In this scenario, Managed Print Services (MPS) stands out as it enables enterprises to outsource their large-scale printing needs through a full service-oriented model where customers pay as per use.
What is MPS?
Broadly speaking, MPS comprises consulting and design, integration, and management services. In a short span of time, MPS has transformed the way that the print industry functions. Key players in the market are fine-tuning service delivery models and evolving their MPS offerings to focus on both vertical industries and enterprises.
Why consider MPS?
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Cost reduction remains the most important factor
From a customer perspective, cost reduction remains the most important evaluation criterion when opting for MPS, according to report by Gartner (Managed Print Services Market Will Show Strong Growth as Enterprises Seek to Cut Costs; November 2008).
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Companies can focus on their core business proposition
Companies have realized that outsourcing non-core competency tasks will enable them to focus on their core business proposition. MPS service providers perform a detailed assessment of the customer’s existing Imaging and Printing infrastructure and collect all relevant information about usage patterns in the organization and the costs incurred.
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MPS offers a single-source solution for output-related services
Managed Print Services have the magic to offer an easy, single-source solution for all output-related services—from cost analysis, equipment specification and installation through to training, supplies, service and financing.
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