Xerox printers: saving money in the classroom
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:06AM Bespoke printers, such as the ColorQube 9200, can cut costs considerably with a Managed Print ServiceMany colleges and universities around the World are struggling to cope with the recession in much the same way as businesses. IT departments at academic instituions are faced with the need to cut costs and follow a 'more with less' strategy that has become so prevalent in businesses in the last year.
Yet print needs at academic institutions are often very high: students require materials for seminars and tutorials, materials to study with and the need to photocopy books when resources are limited. As such many IT managers find it incredibly difficult to cut computer-related costs yet maintain or improve the level of print functionality.
This dilemma is causing many universities to turn to Xerox Corporation to install a range of Managed Print Services (MPS) to cut operating costs, in some cases by as much as 30%. The possibilities are very impressive: the University of British Columbia in Canada expects to save around $8 million over six years with a strategic MPS.
MPS offer a host of benefits to educational establishments and businesses:
- They allow staff and students to interact more effectively with technology, and use the precise services they need rather than an inadequate solution that may over- or under-deliver unnecessarily.
- Increase the efficiency of each process by improving every aspect of the document cycle, from printing and scanning to design and delivery.
- Help organisations meet their sustainability policies by reducing energy consumption and reducing consumable packaging through more efficient printing.
If your business or academic establishment is struggling to cut costs, managed print services may be the answer. First Choice Business Systems have a proven track-record providing MPS to businesses around the country; for a free consultation please call 0800 072 3747.
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