2019’s Top Ten Office-Imaging News: From Xerox-HP, to New Business Models, and More
Here’s our list of the most important events, developments, and trends in the office-imaging industry in 2019.
Category: HP
U.S. and China Agree to ‘Phase One’ Easing of Trade Tariffs
Several printer/MFP companies have responded to U.S. tariffs by saying they will shift production to other countries, such as Thailand, to avoid the tariffs.
Investor Sues Ichan, Alleging He Bought HP Shares Knowing of Xerox Bid
The group filed the lawsuit in New York state court in Manhattan on December 13th.
MPS Market Poised for Growth
79 of respondents said they anticipate increasing MPS spending in the next 12 months.
Eight Key Trends in 3D Printing
In the following blog post, published by HP Inc., 3D-printing analysts discusses eight key trends in 3D printing to watch......
HP Continues Shift to Contractual Model with New Financing Model
HP Inc. announced today that it’s expanded its financing and leasing options for channel partners and customers. Through an extended......
HP Hit With Another Firmware Lawsuit
HP Inc. has been hit with another class-action lawsuit, with plaintiffs again alleging that the company harmed customers when its......
Xerox Makes New Offer, Appeals Directly to HP Shareholders
“This is a compelling proposal that immediately increases the value of your investment in HP….”
China Moves to Ban Foreign Tech from State Offices
China could replace printers and MFPs with those made by Pantum – the first China-brand printer company.
Slow Worldwide Printer/MFP Growth in Third Quarter
However, the A3 color laser market posted 5.7 percent year-over-year growth in the third-quarter.
Icahn Fires First Shot at HP Inc. Board
Icahn directly attacks the HP board of directors, stating that they are practicing delay tactics “aimed at attempting to preserve the lucrative positions of the CEO and members of the board.”
The Carl Icahn Playbook May Hint at What’s Next for HP and Xerox
Our prediction: expect an Ichan proxy war with HP’s board and get ready for some fireworks.
Google Shutting Down Cloud Print
Justifying the move, Google says it’s improved the native printing experience for Chrome OS, and will continue adding features to native printing.
HP Blasts ‘Aggressive,’ ‘Hostile’ Xerox Letter – Rejects Offer Again
While HP is still leaving open the possibility for an HP-Xerox combination, that possibility is appearing smaller and smaller as the possibility of a proxy war looms ahead.
Canon Announces Slew of Toner-Cartridge Infringement Actions
This week, Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan, announced a slew of actions designed to remove from the marketplace third-party toner......
Xerox Urges HP Buyout, Threatens Hostile Takeover
The Xerox-HP Inc. saga continues, with Xerox today publishing a letter to members of the HP Inc. Board of Directors......
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