Managed Print Services Growing In SMBs

Managed print services (or MPS), which aim to optimize printer usage to save resources and money, are becoming an option for a greater number of service providers thanks in part to the large number of print management software options out there. The existence of more MPS providers -- and lower pricing from higher competition -- are poised to bring MPS to more types of businesses, especially those in the small and midsize segments, according to Gartner. And channel partners -- many of which focus on SMBs -- are expected to reap 30 percent of MPS revenue by 2020, up from 20 percent currently, Gartner said.