The Optimized Imaging and Output Environment-IDC
When it comes to the bottom line, few C-level executives would dispute the importance of having the right mix of their core resources, whether it's people, physical infrastructure, processes, or information. Misallocation of these resources can lead to higher costs and makes it harder for companies to get the most from their employees, processes, and assets. The premise of this brief – supported by a recent study conducted by IDC – is that these same effects also apply to a company's imaging infrastructure, defined as the devices and software that support printing, copying, faxing, and scanning within an enterprise. The key point is that when a company's imaging needs are out of alignment with its infrastructure, the bottom line suffers in a variety of ways.