Can a vendor-agnostic tool propel printer dealers and VARs into the realm of managed print services? Oki Data Americas seems to think so. The company this week previewed its Total Managed Print Portal, which it says will help partners migrate to the services side. an official announcement is slated for June 27. The portal, which pulls together a number of managed print tools, already has helped one partner land two managed print deals in a 24 hour period, according to Tim Brien, director of Managed Print Service at OKI Data Americas. That partner hadn’t previously sold a printer or toner cartridge, he added.
Managed Services Acquisition: eCommerce Industries Buys FMAudit
Posted March 11th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
Just when I was set to unplug for the weekend… this nugget of news hit my inbox: eCommerce Industries, Inc. (ECi) has acquired FMAudit, LLC, a managed print services specialist in Jefferson City, Mo. This is the second major merger or acquisition involving managed print services so far in 2011.
Tech Data Expands Its Managed Services Offerings
Posted May 16th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Tech Data has announced several new steps in its managed services efforts — including expanded initiatives with Advanced Technology Services and Zenith Infotech.
