This Week in Imaging: The Year in Review – From Xerox and Lexmark, to AI, Tariffs, and More
For 2026, we expect OEMs to scramble to receive tariff refunds, while continuing to deploy AI, cloud, and new security solutions.
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Xerox, Lexmark Sue United States, Claiming 2025 Tariffs are Unlawful
The Supreme Court of the United States is currently considering the lawfulness of the tariffs, and has made various statements that appear to indicate that it isn’t likely to uphold them.
How a Recession Could Affect the Office Print Industry – and Who’s the Most Vulnerable
If a recession hits and companies curtail printing, the “enemies of print” – Microsoft, Google, and SaaS vendors – seize the moment to push scan-to-cloud, e-signature, and workflow automation. Printing then becomes an option, not a requirement.
2025 the Year in Review: Konica Minolta
2025 was a year of improvement for Konica Minolta, as the company’s structural reforms paid off. It also used 2025 to advance its A4 office and its commercial print portfolios.
This Week in Imaging: The Year in Review – From Xerox and Lexmark, to AI, Tariffs, and More
For 2026, we expect OEMs to scramble to receive tariff refunds, while continuing to deploy AI, cloud, and new security solutions.
2025 Year in Review: HP Inc.
The year 2025 might best be characterized as a year of transition and adaption for print-leader HP Inc. …
2025 Year in Review: Canon Inc.
As 2025 ends, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events at the major office print and copier/MFP companies in 2025…
Katun Expands Strategic Distribution Partnership with MyQ Print-Managemment Provide
“MyQ streamlines management, strengthens security, and enhances the user experience…”
Xerox, Lexmark Sue United States, Claiming 2025 Tariffs are Unlawful
The Supreme Court of the United States is currently considering the lawfulness of the tariffs, and has made various statements that appear to indicate that it isn’t likely to uphold them.
How a Recession Could Affect the Office Print Industry – and Who’s the Most Vulnerable
If a recession hits and companies curtail printing, the “enemies of print” – Microsoft, Google, and SaaS vendors – seize the moment to push scan-to-cloud, e-signature, and workflow automation. Printing then becomes an option, not a requirement.
Xerox Looks to Leverage IP Assets to Secure $500 Million Loan
Move is said to be an effort to counteract the company’s ongoing financial losses.
Ricoh, Others, Recognized as Leaders in Environmental Sustainability
Market-research firm Quocirca has released its 2025 Sustainability Leaders 2025 report, with Ricoh and others named leaders, and HP Inc.......
Foxconn Says It Will Invest $569 Million at Wisconsin Site for New AI Data Center
Foxconn previously promised a huge investment in Wisconsin back in 2017. But the ambitious plan largely failed to materialize, and it became a costly venture for taxpayers with abandoned land, reduced incentives, and vastly fewer jobs.
This Week in Imaging: From Security to AI and DX, Printer/MFP Companies Face a Host of Challenges in 2026
It’s not just lower print volumes: printer and copier/MFP companies face a host of other challenges such as more demanding security, dealer consolidation, lower supplies and service revenue, and integrating with digital workflows.
Fake Government Websites, Legal Warnings, and Software Updates – HP Warns of the Latest Tricks to Infect PCs with Malware
“Attackers are using polished animations like fake loading bars and password prompts to make malicious sites feel credible and urgent.”
HP Receives Latest EPEAT Recognition for Eco-Friendly PCs, Printers, Copier/MFPs
EPEAT 2.0 is designed to identify the most sustainable products, built by sustainability-conscious manufacturers with responsibly managed supply chains.
Amazon Removes Third-Party Toner Cartridges at Canon’s Request
Canon Inc. of Japan today announced that it’s reported to Amazon that certain toner cartridges sold on Amazon infringe Canon’s......
Global IT Market Is Forecast to Achieve Fastest Year of Growth in 30 Years
While there’s much speculation about how and when this cycle may unwind, there’s so far no evidence of any slowdown taking hold, with the likelihood of the 2001 IT market crash occurring again low.
Image Star to Market Skedway Workplace-Management Solutions in North America
Skedway of Sao Paulo, Brazil has named Image Star of Middletown, Connecticut, as a distributor for their workplace management, wayfinding,......
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