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Data analytics to feature in HP split

CEO Meg Whitman said at a June HP conference that she envisions a hybrid cloud system allowing companies access to different data centres. The cloud structure would involve access to both data centres hosted by public cloud providers such as Amazon as well as their...

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Digitek and Print Audit form MPS partnership

The two MPS companies’ deal will see Digitek distribute Print Audit software. In a press release, the two MPS providers announced their partnership, in which Digitek “will distribute Print Audit’s Premier, Accelerator and Insight software solutions for resellers and...

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Kyocera MFPs receive Blue Angel standard

Seven printers and MFPs from the OEM have received the ecolabel. The OEM announced that seven of its machines have received the RAL-UZ171 Blue Angel ecolabel, which “maintains the trend for every printer and multifunction device” in Kyocera’s ECOSYS and TASKalfa...

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Global MPS market to hit $48 billion by 2019

Projected combined growth for the managed print and document services (MPDS) and basic print services (BPS) sectors will enjoy a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9 percent. The figures form part of an IDC study of the two markets, which represented addressable...

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HP sued by reseller in Autonomy case

The OEM is being sued by MicroTech over Autonomy software “that was never properly delivered”. The Guardian reported on US reseller MicroTech suing the OEM for $16.5 million (€14.8 million) over “improper delivery of Autonomy software”, as well as accusing HP of...

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Swazi remanufacturer’s cartridges vindicated

Eco Cartridge has received a first order from supermarket Pick N Pay, which had previously accused Eco Cartridge of supplying faulty cartridges. The supermarket’s regional manager has written a letter to each branch manager, instructing them to use Eco Cartridge’s...

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Dell announces new cloud MFPs

The new printers include the E525W colour MFP, priced at $329 (€296), and three monochrome printers, starting at $179 (€161), which will be released later this month. Each device is controllable via remote devices and tools, supports Wi-Fi connectivity and printing via Google Cloud.

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HP updates supplies partner programme again

The updated programme features requirements relating to original supplies sold online, including ensuring consumers are “not confused by advertising or information about alternative products”.

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UK waste handler appeals for more government support

Recycling and renewable energy company Viridor said the UK government should focus on waste crime and establish a National Resources Council.  Materials Recycling World reported on the comments, which formed part of a response to a consultation on waste crime...

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