{"id":244893,"date":"2018-05-16T10:45:57","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T08:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=244893"},"modified":"2018-05-16T11:16:42","modified_gmt":"2018-05-16T09:16:42","slug":"how-the-analysts-rate-document-services-from-xerox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/244893\/how-the-analysts-rate-document-services-from-xerox\/","title":{"rendered":"How the analysts rate document services from Xerox"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Kevin Warren \u2013 Chief Commercial Officer at Xerox.<\/em><\/p>\n

Customers want digital services suppliers that will be with them for the long haul, that are dynamic and able to provide high-quality products, and unparalleled service and support \u2014 worldwide when necessary.<\/p>\n

We knew this when we invented the managed print services market back when talk about \u201cthe cloud\u201d was limited to meteorology.<\/p>\n

These days, when cloud enablement is table stakes, our document services are no longer limited to printing \u2014 nor available only to large enterprises. Even small and medium sized businesses must navigate the \u201cless-paper\u201d office, reach sustainability goals, gain greater visibility and control of document processes and costs, and improve security with the latest authentication, encryption and virus protection technology.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re talking about managed print services, document imaging, security, workflow or mobility, Xerox is a partner who will be with you for the long haul. We will help your company navigate our world\u2019s relentlessly-changing technology.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m favorably biased, of course, but you don\u2019t have to take my word for it. Independent analysts study the document services market. They note the market\u2019s needs and examine the vendors. For your consideration, I share this roundup of analyst reports on our managed print and document services from the past few years.<\/p>\n

BLI PaceSetter 2017-2018: Document Imaging Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) has awarded Xerox with a prestigious BLI PaceSetter award in the Document Imaging Security category thanks to its strong device-certification program to ensure compliance with rigorous industry security standards, excellent hard drive security and job-protection features, device integrity and intrusion-detection features (powered by McAfee), and top-tier device management security features. \u00a0(Source: BLI PaceSetter 2017- 2018: Document Imaging Security.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the Keypoint Intelligence BLI PaceSetter 2017-2018 Document Imaging Security<\/a><\/strong>. Interested in seeing the certificate as well? Click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

BLI PaceSetter 2017-2018: MFP Platforms and App Ecosystems<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) recognized Xerox as the only vendor to score in the top tier for all four categories in its study: platform technology, developer support, market approach and app portfolio. The report cites our \u201cunique go-to-market strategic approach, productizing the platform for dealers, customers and ISVs as a truly customizable, beneficial tool for all.\u201d (Source: BLI PaceSetter 2017- 2018: MFP Platforms & App Ecosystems.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Click to see the certificate<\/a><\/strong> and view the award article<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

BLI PaceSetter 2017-2018: Mobile Print<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) noted our wide range of mobile print offerings, from free apps to robust, scalable solutions. Jamie Bsales, Director of Solutions Analysis for Keypoint Intelligence, noted our \u201c\u2026 approach to mobile print is perfectly suited to the real world. The solutions are easily integrated and can be employed as simply as sending an email to a colleague.\u201d (Source: BLI PaceSetter 2017- 2018: Mobile Print.)<\/em><\/p>\n

To learn more view the award article<\/a><\/strong> and certificate<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Four printers and multifunction printers from our VersaLink and WorkCentre families sweep the Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) Summer Pick Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Document Workflow Services Hardcopy 2016 Vendor Assessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The report notes: \u201cXerox has a strong document workflow portfolio, including proprietary assessment and collaboration tools. It has developed core assets that address a broad range of horizontal business applications and verticals to address key markets strategic to its growth.\u201d (Source: \u201cIDC MarketScape: Worldwide Document Workflow Services Hardcopy 2016 Vendor Assessments,\u201d September 2016, IDC #US40994416, by Robert Palmer, Holly Muscolino and Terry Frazier.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the IDC MarketScape for DWS \u2013 Xerox Excerpt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the first ever IDC MarketScape Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment, Xerox was named a Leader. One of our main listed strengths in the assessment were our ConnectKey enabled devices, that were identified as among the best in class for addressing endpoint security risks and providing protection from internal and external cyber threats. (Source: \u201cIDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment,\u201d October 2017, IDC #US41988517, by Robert Palmer and Allison Correia.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the IDC MarketScape for WW Security Solutions and Services \u2013 Xerox Excerpt<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Info Trends: Managed Print Services Analysis, 2015<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Listing Xerox as a leader, Keypoint Intelligence-InfoTrends highlighted our established MPS program with a diverse customer base, our services centered approach, and our partnership with Hyland Software and Datawatch, which helped us differentiate our MPS offering. (Source: \u201cManaged IT Infrastructure: Managed Print Services Analysis,\u201d by Brendan Morse, InfoTrends, March, 2015. In a Porter\u2019s generic strategies analysis, companies are placed in accordance with how they seek competitive advantage in the market.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the InfoTrends Managed IT Infrastructure Managed Print Services <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Quocirca: Digital Transformation \u2013 Bridging the Paper and Digital Gap<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amongst traditional MPS vendors for workflow automation, Xerox was positioned first in brand perception in a Digitisation Study conducted by Quocirca. Our commitment to enhancing our MPS offerings to tackle digital transformations of large and complex organizations has earned us the top spot. (Source: Quocirca, \u201cDigital transformation: Bridging the paper and digital gap,\u201d April 2016, by Louella Fernandes.) <\/em><\/p>\n

Quocirca: Managed Print Services Landscape 2017<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Xerox was named as a leader in the Quocirca Managed Print Services Landscape for the 8th<\/sup> year in a row. We have maintained our leadership in Quocirca\u2019s evaluation of the MPS market due to our \u201cglobal scale, comprehensive office and production MPS portfolio and a long track record of excelling in global delivery, multivendor support, analytics and reporting,\u201d according to Louella Fernandes, research director at Quocirca. (Source: \u201cManaged Print Services Landscape\u201d, 2017 by Louella Fernandes, Quocirca, July 2017.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the Quocirca \u201cManaged Print Services Landscape, 2017\u201d Summary Report<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quocirca: Market Report for Channel Managed Print Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Xerox retained leadership in Quocirca\u2019s fourth consecutive report on channel managed print services. \u201cXerox has one of the most advanced and mature channel partner ecosystems in the industry,\u201d said Louella Fernandes, associate director, Quocirca. \u201cWhat particularly sets Xerox apart is its business development program, which offers extensive marketing, sales, training, operational support and resources for channel partners.\u201d\u00a0(Source: \u201cChannels to Managed Print Services\u201d, 2018 by Louella Fernandes, Quocirca, April 2018)<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the Quocirca Channels to Managed Print Services \u2013 Xerox Excerpt Report.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bytes Document Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) is Africa’s leading document management technology and services company and the largest Xerox distributor in the world. It is the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries offering the complete range of Xerox document equipment, software solutions and services. BDS forms part of JSE listed Allied Electronics Corporation (Altron). \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/bytesdocumentsolutions.co.za<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kevin Warren, Chief Commercial Officer, Xerox<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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