The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) is holding open nominations for its Board of Directors and Executive committee; nomination period is open until May 30th.
Managed Print Services
Managed Print Services (MPS) are services an external provider offers to optimize or manage a company’s document output.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Authentication for Managed Print Services: Security Meets Convenience
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoToday’s managed print services are more about much more about security, sustainability, and productivity than trimming budgets. Elactec’s radio frequency identification (RFID) readers can help businesses adapt to a digital, data-driven world, modern MPS programs.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Quocirca’s 2025 Cloud Software Print Vendor Landscape Report
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe demand for cloud software print management services continues to grow, says U.K.’s Quocirca (Alumen Consulting Ltd).
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Compatibility of Arivia MFPs with Katun Dealer Fleet Management eXplorer Solution Powered by MPS Monitor
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoKatun Arivia multifunction printers are now compatible with MPS Monitor and fully integrated with the KDFM managed print services offering. Webinar scheduled for next Thursday, May 1.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Proven IT, a Midwest Office Technology Dealership, Acquires Professional Document Solutions in Colorado
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoChicago area-based office technology dealer expands its presence to the Rocky Mountains.
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Issue Announcements
March ’25 Issue: Discussions about Channel Transformation, including Essential Software and Where MFPs & MPS Fit In.
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoInnovative is software is essential to evolving the partner channel. We take a look at this plus what’s going on with MPS, MFPs and more.
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Technology Trends
Are Managed Print Services Still Relevant in This Era of Declining Page Volumes?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIndustry thought leaders debate the future of managed print services (MPS) as they closely monitor the return-to-office trend.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Flex Technology Group Celebrates Landmark Year in Managed Print Services
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoKey metrics revealed by leading managed print services and production print services provider, including tenfold growth in just nine years.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Xerox Named a Leader in Cloud Managed Print Services by IDC MarketScape
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWorldwide cloud managed print services and document models, targeting enterprises and small- to medium-sized businesses, are lauded in Hardcopy 2024 Vendor Assessment.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
PaperCut Attains ISO 27001 Certification for Security Management
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCompany’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) meets with internationally recognized standards for security best practice.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Lexmark Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Cloud Managed Print Services
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIn revamped report from IDC Marketscape, Lexmark excels at AI, security and document workflow optimization as part of its commitment to offering top-notch managed print services (MPS) and cloud solutions.
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Technology Trends
Dealer Panel Q&A: Diversification Opportunities and Challenges
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFive Cannata Report Advisory Board members reveal what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next in their diversification journeys.
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Technology Trends
Back to Basics: Don’t Overlook Legacy Diversification Options
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWhen it comes to diversification, these legacy products, services, and solutions are still viable for expanding beyond traditional office technology.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
MPS Monitor Announces Record-Breaking 2024 with 36% Revenue Increase and Strategic Expansion into North America
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenMPS Monitor announced a record-breaking year marked by robust growth, strategic market expansion, and the restructuring of its distribution channel in the Americas.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights November 11-15
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Technology Trends
Outside the Box | The Accessibility Revolution: A Guide for Managed Print Services Providers
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerThe shift towards accessibility presents a unique opportunity for managed print services providers.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
MPS Monitor wins 2024 MPSA Leadership Award for Best MPS Software Provider
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenMPS Monitor announced its recognition as the Best MPS Software Provider in the 2024 MPSA Leadership Awards.
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
39th Annual Dealer Survey: Managed Print Services
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenMuch to our surprise, this year’s Survey reveals a resurgence of managed print services (MPS).
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
39th Annual Dealer Survey: Diversification Opportunities
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAs office technology evolves, dealers that want to remain relevant with customers and continue growing their businesses must diversify their product offerings.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
footPRINT Managed Services’ Tanya Ross Named Vice President of MPSA
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Managed Print Services Association announcesd Tanya Ross, director of International Sales & Marketing for footPRINT Managed Services, as its new vice president.
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Technology Trends
Don’t Overlook the Obvious When Looking to Diversify
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDiversify your product, services, and solutions offerings with these four conventional diversification opportunities.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: BPO Media’s Patricia Ames Offers Her Take on Diversification
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the second of a two-part episode of Fridays with Frank, BPO Media’s Patricia Ames joins Frank G. Cannata to discuss two potential diversification opportunities that she contends are relevant even for smaller dealers.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
MPSA Recognizes 2023 Leadership Awards Winners
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) announced the winners of its 2023 MPSA Leadership Awards in six categories during a live stream awards ceremony, held virtually on October 17 at 3 p.m. ET.
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Flat-rate billing is a better way of billing for MPS, but it has struggled to catch on with most office technology dealers.
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Fully 42% of dealers reported their managed print services revenues were up in 2022 compared to 33% last year. On the downside, 8% reported revenues were down, and 50% said that their MPS revenues were the same.