Lexmark International has announced it has again been positioned as a leader in managed print services (MPS) by leading European-based industry analyst firm Quocirca.
In the firm’s report, Managed Print Services Landscape 2013, Lexmark achieved the highest scores possible in the areas of MPS strategy, geographical reach, document workflow and mobile printing support, among others.
The report, which provides an independent evaluation of MPS providers, indicates that integration with business processes is becoming increasingly important, a strength of Lexmark’s bolstered by its eight software company acquisitions since 2010. Quocirca raises this point as a key differentiator for Lexmark that should help the company drive broader MPS engagements that encompass advanced document workflow.
Quocirca also notes Lexmark’s solutions expertise in regard to the company’s vertical market focus, stating that “Lexmark shines in the depth of its industry solutions portfolio”.
Lexmark has long had a reputation as a well-established player in the MPS market, and is known for providing holistic MPS offerings to large, multinational enterprises distributed across the globe. The report indicates Lexmark dominates the market when it comes to integrated industry solutions across a range of vertical markets.
Quocirca defines a market leader as a provider that leads the MPS market in both strategic vision and depth of service offering. Leaders have made significant investments in their service portfolio and infrastructure and are supported by strong delivery capabilities.
“Lexmark combines its industry expertise, customer intimacy and knowledge of business processes to deliver holistic, impactful MPS solutions to its customers,” says Marty Canning, Lexmark executive VP and president of Imaging Solutions and Services.
“Quocirca’s recognition confirms Lexmark’s leadership and proven track record of providing MPS for many large companies all over the world with best-in-class solutions, services and innovative technology to transform business processes and help them grow their business.”