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The document imaging industry is driven by trends. For those in the midst of the fray it certainly helps to be on top of what\u2019s happening and an understanding of the impact certain trends may have on one\u2019s business or product, services, and solutions offerings going forward.<\/p>\n
In the June issue of ENX we\u2019re exploring \u201cWhat\u2019s New for 2015,\u201d detailing new products and programs from the various leasing and finance companies. At the time we also asked them about the trends that they are watching and reacting to and here\u2019s what they had to say about that.<\/p>\n
Nick Small, managing director U.S. for CIT Equipment Finance, identifies 3D printing as one major trend, acknowledging the importance of the existing distribution channels and how OEMs are leveraging the BTA channel, for example, to provide distribution for the 3D printing companies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re working with our partners who have entered into distribution agreements to be a financing partner for those 3D products whether on a standalone basis or aggregated with their traditional offerings,\u201d reports Small.<\/p>\n
Two products that Everbank Commercial Finance sees trending are digital signage and smartboards.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this point in time, from a residuals standpoint, it\u2019s kind of tough to get your arms around,\u201d acknowledges Fred Carollo, vice president of originations for Everbank\u2019s Office Products Platform. \u201cWe\u2019re already financing digital signage and smartboards, but are looking to do more, and for lack of a better word, do it smartly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Managed Services and cloud-based solutions are two other trends Everbank is watching.<\/p>\n\n\t\t