Monday, 28 April 2008

HP Unveils Print 2.0 Solutions

Hewlett Packard has announced the extension of its enterprise imaging and printing portfolio that will enable customers to build their Print 2.0 plan, helping them manage, secure and simplify their imaging and printing environments and improve workflows to reduce costs and enhance productivity.

The new offerings include two HP LaserJet multifunction printers (MFPs), an enterprise-class scanner for document capture and three specialised industry solutions-- HP Controlled Cost Printing Solution, HP Account Opening Solution and HP Output Management Solutions.

Additionally, the computer giant has also evolved a go-to-market strategy that includes an enhanced HP Office Printing Channel Program and Solutions Business Partner Program with an accreditation, certification and test programme (ACT) for HP’s and partners enterprise software solutions.

“HP has cultivated three factors essential to the global enterprise business: people, partnerships and portfolio,” said Bruce Dahlgren, senior vice president, Global Enterprise Business, Imaging and Printing Group, HP.

“We have quadrupled the total contract value of HP Managed Print Services, bolstered our Print 2.0 strategy with the recent acquisition of Exstream Software and expanded our focus on imaging and printing solutions that help customers optimise their infrastructure, manage their environment and improve workflows.”

According to IDC, HP is the leading provider of laser single and multifunction hardcopy peripherals shipped to Enterprises in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) region, with 53.8% market share and strong double digit year-on-year growth.