{"id":67056,"date":"2025-11-06T09:44:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=67056"},"modified":"2025-11-06T09:44:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:44:44","slug":"konica-minolta-advances-leadership-position-in-quocircas-2025-assessment-of-the-mps-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2025\/11\/konica-minolta-advances-leadership-position-in-quocircas-2025-assessment-of-the-mps-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Konica Minolta Advances Leadership Position in Quocirca\u2019s 2025 Assessment of the MPS Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ramsey, NJ (Nov. 5, 2026)<\/em> \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced not only has it retained its leadership status in Quocirca\u2019s annual review of the managed print services (MPS) market for the fifth consecutive year, the company also advanced its position. The report contains research across 400 organizations using MPS in the U.S., UK, France and Germany, including their biggest challenges in terms of print management, top print-related priorities and the importance of MPS in relation to digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost control and security top the list of challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quocirca&#8217;s \u201cThe Managed Print Services Market Landscape\u201d report highlights the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, which are leading to \u201cimmediate, risk-focused factors.\u201d The top print management challenges include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cost control: 41%<\/li><li>Securing printing across a hybrid workforce: 38%<\/li><li>Reducing costs associated with on-premise print servers: 37%<\/li><li>Educating users on print security: 35%<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workflow integration as the key to digitalization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better solutions for integrating print and scan workflows (28%), reducing print volumes (26%) and security solutions (25%) are the three most important priorities for print management in the coming year. According to Quocirca, the first point in particular \u201creflects the growing recognition of MPS as a key enabler for digitization and a critical first step toward streamlining business processes and workflow automation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Managed Print Services remain a key driver of digital transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority (89%) of respondents stated that MPS is either very important (43%) or fairly important (46%) to their digital transformation efforts, and almost three quarters (71%) are expecting to increase their investment in MPS, with the expected benefits of improved service quality and reliability (55%), enhanced security (55%) as well as reducing consumable (52%) and hardware (50%) costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quocirca therefore notes that \u201cMPS continue to evolve as an enabler for workplace transformation, helping organizations modernize the print infrastructure to reduce costs, enhance security and support the flexibility of a hybrid workforce. This strategic shift allows businesses to offload the burden of managing and maintaining a complex printer fleet, freeing up IT resources to focus on core business initiatives and enabling a more efficient, agile and sustainable operational model.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quocirca recognizes a key strength of Konica Minolta\u2019s comprehensive offering is its Digital Workplace portfolio, which includes managed print and workflow automation services, intelligent information management BlueIrisIQ, business process and business intelligence services and managed IT services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKonica Minolta has advanced its leadership position in Quocirca\u2019s 2025 assessment of the MPS market,\u201d states the report. \u201cThe vendor has continued to invest in its MPS offering to deliver comprehensive print management and document workflow optimization through cloud-based solutions, centralized print management and cost-control measures. It has a global, unified portfolio of workplace services and an expanded focus on AI-enabled information management.\u201d In addition, \u201cKonica Minolta delivers a robust, system-wide approach to securing the print and document infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Security as an integral part of all solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Quocirca, another strength lies in Konica Minolta\u2019s consistent integration of security features into all products and services. Its Shield Guard platform offers a cloud-based security solution that monitors the status of each individual device, detects security deviations and automatically remedies them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workflow automation as the driver of digital transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quocirca describes Konica Minolta as a leader in connecting print, scan and digital processes. Its Dispatcher Portfolio enables companies to integrate print and scan workflows into existing IT systems and automate paper-based processes. This integration increases productivity, reduces sources of error and creates the basis for end-to-end digital processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEarning this recognition as a market leader once again from Quocirca underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering managed print services that support the evolving needs of digital workplaces,\u201d said Chris Bilello, Vice President, Business Solutions Development, Konica Minolta. \u201cAs managed print services continue to play a critical role in enabling secure, cloud-based workflows for hybrid and remote work environments, Konica Minolta\u2019s expansive portfolio \u2013 encompassing digital, print, IoT, AI and augmented reality \u2013 empowers organizations to meet the challenges identified by Quocirca and accelerate their transformation into the digital workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Quocirca\u2019s \u2018The Managed Print Services Market Landscape\u2019 2025 report <a href=\"https:\/\/kmbs.konicaminolta.us\/news-insights\/industry-analyst-reports\/quocirca-industry-analyst-report\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Konica Minolta<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/kmbs.konicaminolta.us\">Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.<\/a>&#8216;s (Konica Minolta) journey started more than 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. The company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation. Its business technology offerings include IT Services, intelligent information management, video security solutions and managed print services, as well as office technology and industrial and commercial print solutions. 2025 marks Konica Minolta\u2019s 20th anniversary in production print, for which it celebrates &#8220;20 Years of Excellence, Innovation and Impact,\u201d and continues to lead the way in digital commercial printing. This year also commemorates 20 years of Konica Minolta\u2019s bizhub brand. Over the past two decades, the bizhub series has revolutionized office technology and redefined how businesses operate. It has continuously evolved to meet the needs of modern workplaces, fueled by advances in technology and a commitment to innovation. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the <em>Forbes<\/em> 2025 America&#8217;s Best Large Employers list, included on <em>CRN<\/em>\u2019s MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for eighteen consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramsey, NJ (Nov. 5, 2026) \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced not only has it retained its leadership status in Quocirca\u2019s annual review of the managed print services (MPS) market for the fifth consecutive year, the company also advanced its position. The report contains research across 400 organizations using MPS in the U.S., UK, France and Germany, including their biggest challenges in terms of print management, top print-related priorities and the importance of MPS in relation to digital transformation. Cost control and security top the list of challenges Quocirca&#8217;s \u201cThe Managed Print Services Market Landscape\u201d report highlights the impact of geopolitical uncertainties, which are leading to \u201cimmediate, risk-focused factors.\u201d The top print management challenges include: Cost control: 41% Securing printing across a hybrid workforce: 38% Reducing costs associated with on-premise print servers: 37% Educating users on print security: 35% Workflow integration as the key to digitalization Better solutions for integrating print and scan workflows (28%), reducing print volumes (26%) and security solutions (25%) are the three most important priorities for print management in the coming year. According to Quocirca, the first point in particular \u201creflects the growing recognition of MPS as a key enabler for digitization and a critical first step toward streamlining business processes and workflow automation.\u201d Managed Print Services remain a key driver of digital transformation The vast majority (89%) of respondents stated that MPS is either very important (43%) or fairly important (46%) to their digital transformation efforts, and almost three quarters (71%) are expecting to increase their investment in MPS, with the expected benefits of improved service quality and reliability (55%), enhanced security (55%) as well as reducing consumable (52%) and hardware (50%) costs. Quocirca therefore notes that \u201cMPS continue to evolve as an enabler for workplace transformation, helping organizations modernize the print infrastructure to reduce costs, enhance security and support the flexibility of a hybrid workforce. This strategic shift allows businesses to offload the burden of managing and maintaining a complex printer fleet, freeing up IT resources to focus on core business initiatives and enabling a more efficient, agile and sustainable operational model.\u201d Quocirca recognizes a key strength of Konica Minolta\u2019s comprehensive offering is its Digital Workplace portfolio, which includes managed print and workflow automation services, intelligent information management BlueIrisIQ, business process and business intelligence services and managed IT services. \u201cKonica Minolta has advanced its leadership position in Quocirca\u2019s 2025 assessment of the MPS market,\u201d states the report. \u201cThe vendor has continued to invest in its MPS offering to deliver comprehensive print management and document workflow optimization through cloud-based solutions, centralized print management and cost-control measures. It has a global, unified portfolio of workplace services and an expanded focus on AI-enabled information management.\u201d In addition, \u201cKonica Minolta delivers a robust, system-wide approach to securing the print and document infrastructure.\u201d Security as an integral part of all solutions According to Quocirca, another strength lies in Konica Minolta\u2019s consistent integration of security features into all products and services. Its Shield Guard platform offers a cloud-based security solution that monitors the status of each individual device, detects security deviations and automatically remedies them. Workflow automation as the driver of digital transformation Quocirca describes Konica Minolta as a leader in connecting print, scan and digital processes. Its Dispatcher Portfolio enables companies to integrate print and scan workflows into existing IT systems and automate paper-based processes. This integration increases productivity, reduces sources of error and creates the basis for end-to-end digital processes. \u201cEarning this recognition as a market leader once again from Quocirca underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering managed print services that support the evolving needs of digital workplaces,\u201d said Chris Bilello, Vice President, Business Solutions Development, Konica Minolta. \u201cAs managed print services continue to play a critical role in enabling secure, cloud-based workflows for hybrid and remote work environments, Konica Minolta\u2019s expansive portfolio \u2013 encompassing digital, print, IoT, AI and augmented reality \u2013 empowers organizations to meet the challenges identified by Quocirca and accelerate their transformation into the digital workplace.\u201d Read Quocirca\u2019s \u2018The Managed Print Services Market Landscape\u2019 2025 report here. ### About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.&#8216;s (Konica Minolta) journey started more than 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. The company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation. Its business technology offerings include IT Services, intelligent information management, video security solutions and managed print services, as well as office technology and industrial and commercial print solutions. 2025 marks Konica Minolta\u2019s 20th anniversary in production print, for which it celebrates &#8220;20 Years of Excellence, Innovation and Impact,\u201d and continues to lead the way in digital commercial printing. This year also commemorates 20 years of Konica Minolta\u2019s bizhub brand. Over the past two decades, the bizhub series has revolutionized office technology and redefined how businesses operate. It has continuously evolved to meet the needs of modern workplaces, fueled by advances in technology and a commitment to innovation. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2025 America&#8217;s Best Large Employers list, included on CRN\u2019s MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for eighteen consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[2094],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67056"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67056"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67056\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67057,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67056\/revisions\/67057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}