| | November 20166CIOReviewCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewNOVEMBER - 30 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 NOVEMBER - 30 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 110 - Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com MPS SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesAaron Pierce Ava Garcia Sarah Fernandes Alex D'Souza Joshua ParkerVian Isaac Stephen Thomasstephen.thomas@cioreview.comT: 510.565.7626VisualizersDave BrownManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialK. Manoj KumarChanging customer ambitions, new priorities, and a slew of different business challenges are defining the new world of Managed Print Services (MPS). Firms seeking flexibility in MPS contracts, an innovation roadmap, and a distinct information management strategy have brought about a change in the value proposition for MPS. As organizations move toward digital workflows, MPS has been consistently delivering on cost-saving expectations and helping manage complex printing infrastructure. While the need to streamline the printing workflow in a cost-sensitive environment is driving MPS adoption, the time has come for it to play a more important role in helping organizations realize strategic growth plans.In line with this, Xerox, HP, and Lexmark are all undergoing changes to provide the long-term viability and stability that enterprises desire. Meanwhile, security remains at the top of the agenda for MPS, besides cost being a primary factor for the adoption. With the year gone by witnessing a rise in the number of organizations that experienced print related data beaches, the need for secure print solutions has been heightened. The drive for MPS however, goes much deeper. There is an emphasis on moving to an optimized future state that drives business process efficiency--one area where current MPS providers are falling short. Specifically, when the providers are found to be lacking in information management, flexible contract terms, and innovation, customers tend to switch MPS providers. Firms that drive digital transformation are the ones that stand to gain the most. Although most MPS providers have access to an extensive workflow solutions portfolio, process automation demands a new breed of providers that are capable of addressing the complex needs of large organizations.As MPS providers grow their expertise for digital transformation, CIOReview presents its MPS special edition featuring those select few that are making headway in bridging the gap between paper and digital. We hope the insights from industry thought leaders and innovative solution providers highlighted in this edition will help you create a roadmap for business transformation.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comBridging the Digital Gap
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