Managed print services is an excellent solution for businesses of all shapes and sizes--but before you can enjoy any of its benefits, you need to find a provider who can help get you there. Today, we'll take a look at what makes a great managed print provider, and how you can find one.
Knowing Your Needs
Choosing a managed print services provider is kind of like starting a partnership. For things to work out well, you have to know exactly what to expect, what you're hoping to gain, and what you can offer to your new teammate.
In this case, "what you can offer" is a solid understanding of your business, your needs, your goals, your clientele, and your workflows. There's no one more qualified to represent your business than you, so it's important to communicate everything--the good, the bad, and the complicated--to your managed print provider. That's how your provider will help you choose the best tools and solutions for your unique company. (Luckily, you don't have to know all of this upfront; your provider will help you set up a "print audit" that will gather even more information about your habits and goals.)
Finding a Great Provider
Now that you know what role you play in this partnership, it's time to find out how you can track down that perfect provider.
#1: Look for savvy thinkers.
A great managed print services provider will always be thinking about the best, most efficient, and most effective solution. If they can't prove that they're creative thinkers capable of working proactively to address issues, they're not a good fit.
#2: Ask about security.
You want a provider who is just as concerned about your data, document, and IT security as you are. Providers who try to speed past this detail or give you some underwhelming answer are not providers you want to work with.
#3: Think ahead.
The truth about managed print is that it should be able to grow with you--so if a provider can't (or won't) scale to fit your needs, then something isn't quite right.
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