Quocirca Cloud Print Services 2022 Update

The Quocirca Cloud Print Services Market Landscape 2022 report is out, revealing key trends in cloud printing. Businesses are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to minimize IT burdens, lower costs, and improve security. This shift is driven by digital transformation and a desire for more sustainable operations. The report highlights that a significant portion of companies either use or plan to use cloud printing as part of their strategy, with a strong focus on security and the move towards zero-trust architectures.

What are the key findings from the 2022 Quocirca report?

Quocirca's 2022 report notes a growing adoption of cloud print services, with businesses moving away from traditional print servers. This change reduces IT workload and operational costs. Many organizations are embracing cloud printing strategies, recognizing its financial and environmental benefits, and its alignment with broader digital transformation goals.

Using fewer or no print servers can reduce the environmental impact of an organization and lower its costs too. As a result, 80% of companies are either already using cloud printing or plan to do so as part of their sustainability strategy.

Quocirca finds that before the end of 2025, 20% of organizations will move their IT infrastructure fully into the cloud. Around 41% want to move mostly into the cloud, representing a rise from 21% today.

37% of organizations aim to implement a cloud print management solution within the next two years, whereas 43% of organizations have already done so. Businesses belonging to the finance sector have adopted cloud printing solutions at the highest rate. Geographically, the US leads with 56% and Germany follows with 32%.

How does cloud printing improve security?

Security remains a primary driver for adopting cloud printing solutions. The report indicates a significant increase in confidence regarding the security of cloud printing platforms, especially when contrasted with on-premises alternatives. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of zero-trust architectures in bolstering their IT security, with many migrating to more secure cloud-based print environments.

Organizations now recognize in 2022 the improved security of cloud printing platforms and the importance of a zero-trust architecture for their IT environment. A majority of respondents (52%) believe that cloud printing is more secure than on-premises printing. With cloud security being a major concern, 42% report that they now operate in a zero-trust environment.

Where can you find additional resources?

The Quocirca Cloud Print Services Report 2021 can be found here

You can find an excerpt of the Quocirca Cloud Print Services Market Landscape 2022 directly from Quocirca

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