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Print Cartridges and Consumables
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February 06, 2023
06
Feb'23
Printer volumes and revenues up in Q4
Market analysis from Context indicates that channel promotions have had an impact
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January 18, 2023
18
Jan'23
Canon extends Business Centre network
Print player cuts the ribbon on two centres established with platinum partners to increase services for customers
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October 13, 2022
13
Oct'22
HP expects printer market to ramp up
As offices have reopened and workers have returned, the printer has been one of the key tools they have missed during the pandemic
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June 21, 2022
21
Jun'22
Print industry needs to work with channel on sustainability
Vendors are strong on their own actions, but need to use programmes to support more action in their channels
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May 09, 2022
09
May'22
Tech Data enhances managed print offering
Distributor adds more depth to its OpenMPS cloud-based offering after getting partner feedback
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March 31, 2022
31
Mar'22
Quocirca: Sustainability becoming top factor in print world
Customers want to get to net zero and the print channel must be able to show it can support that ambition
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March 30, 2022
30
Mar'22
Brother launches MPS offering at small customers
Print specialist Brother gives channel a subscription service option that should appeal to those that have previously shied away from managed print services
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February 24, 2022
24
Feb'22
Print channel benefits from offices reopening
It’s been a tough time for those selling, servicing and supporting print hardware, but there are signs that 2022 will be a better year for the channel
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February 22, 2022
22
Feb'22
HP takes millions of dodgy print products out of circulation
Vendor’s counterfeit operation means that channel partners are spared revenues to illegal consumables and components
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February 04, 2022
04
Feb'22
Refillable ink a way for the channel to keep the customer
The technology ticks sustainability boxes but, unlike some of direct cartridge offerings, enables the partner to keep the relationship going with the user
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December 15, 2021
15
Dec'21
Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security
There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends
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September 28, 2021
28
Sep'21
Shortages cause the channel to ask questions
Component issues have been a feature of the market all year, but as the fourth quarter looms, the channel is being encouraged to get a strategy around products
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August 20, 2021
20
Aug'21
Brother responds to hybrid working shift
Printer player rolls out mini A4 inkjet range that the channel can pitch to those working in small offices and at home
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
Print market transitioning to services
Covid-hit industry is accelerating its shift to a cloud and services model to ensure it can offset decline in traditional volume business
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May 20, 2021
20
May'21
Fujitsu putting €3m into its channel programme
Vendor will use funds to support enhancements and increase rewards for partners that line up behind its strategic areas of focus
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February 05, 2021
05
Feb'21
Print partners need to do more
Canon Europe research shines light on customer frustrations with the way they are currently being served by the channel
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November 03, 2020
03
Nov'20
Canon cuts ribbon on latest Business Centre with IT@Spectrum
Canon continues on its mission to establish centres with partners to increase its penetration in key geographic areas
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October 26, 2020
26
Oct'20
Sustainability is a growing part of the printing pitch
The pandemic has given many customers the chance to consider their strategy going forward
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October 07, 2020
07
Oct'20
Ricoh snaps up MTI Technology
Printer player strikes deal to add more depth to its services capabilities across EMEA
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August 28, 2020
28
Aug'20
HP keeping an eye on print inventory levels
Vendor is having to juggle with some challenges in the commercial print market as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
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August 14, 2020
14
Aug'20
Print channel must adapt to a hybrid world
Latest findings from analyst house Quocirca indicate many expect remote working to remain the norm
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July 27, 2020
27
Jul'20
Coronavirus has not knocked the sustainability pitch
Epson reports that channel partners and customers are still talking green even in the face of the pandemic
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July 03, 2020
03
Jul'20
HP sets sights on ambitious sustainability goals
HP plans to increase use of recycled materials in printers and PCs over the next five years
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June 26, 2020
26
Jun'20
Enterprise print market getting ready for the start of a recovery
Context has shared its latest analysis of the market, and its expectations should bring some cheer to hard-pressed printer specialists
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June 02, 2020
02
Jun'20
Printer channel braced for coronavirus-related revenue hit
The Covid-19 pandemic has had quite an impact on the printer industry, with many expecting it to reduce revenues
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May 07, 2020
07
May'20
Channel showing resilience as Q2 progresses
It's a bit of a rollercoaster out there, but the channel is showing some positive signs, according to the latest analysis from Context
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January 30, 2020
30
Jan'20
Xerox adds managed print muscle with Arena Group buy
Print vendor makes acquisition to give it more options across the European SME market
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January 28, 2020
28
Jan'20
Print channel has a strong sustainability pitch
Long-standing recycling schemes and print management designed to reduce paper wastage are just some of the efforts the industry has made over the years to increase sustainability
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November 26, 2019
26
Nov'19
Managed print players caught up in customer tension
Those making the IT decisions hold different views around printing and collaboration compared with the rest of the workforce and the MPS supplier has to bridge that gap
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August 27, 2019
27
Aug'19
Brother steps up sustainability support for partners
Printer vendor appoints sustainability champion to work with channel partners and users
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February 19, 2019
19
Feb'19
Brother highlights the 'paper-lite' opportunity
Firm has charted an increase in scanning as SMEs look to try to reduce the amount of paper they are printing
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August 01, 2018
01
Aug'18
HP bolsters copier position with Apogee buy
Apogee has found itself the target of a deal as HP looks to increase its chances of gaining a major foothold in the A3 copier market
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June 07, 2018
07
Jun'18
Canon refreshes partner programme
A unified offering should make it easier for partners to sell across more of the vendor's portfolio
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March 05, 2018
05
Mar'18
Print industry braced for change as disruption hits
Looking ahead to 2025 the print industry is going to go through major changes and vendors and resellers need to start preparing now
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March 02, 2018
02
Mar'18
GDPR and digital transformation fueling managed print
The reasons for customers to take a closer look at managed print services are increasing
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January 23, 2018
23
Jan'18
Sharp regains channel confidence following Foxconn investment
Sharp in “next phase” of growth after Foxconn injection; unveils expanded portfolio for partners