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“This is an all-too-common issue facing American technology companies. When standard-essential patent owners like Huawei sue companies with standards-compliant products, American companies often have no choice but to enter into licenses in exchange for the ability to continue serving customers.”
On August 26th, HP Inc. reported its financial results for its third quarter, which consisted of the three months that ended on July 31, 2026…
According to market-research firm Research and Markets, the global market for ink-cartridge printers was $17.6 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $24.9 Billion by 2032…
While laser continues to dominate the office, inkjet continues to offer several important advantages that make it especially appealing for smaller budgets and more eco-conscious customers.
For instance, an Edge AI MFP could display an executive summary of a 100-page document on its touchscreen, along with critical bullet points, and enable users to print only requested sections, not the entire document.
Many companies now view the use of AI and machine learning for threat detection as very important, creating opportunities for print vendors and managed print service providers to differentiate through intelligent security services and proactive guidance.
In general, a weaker Japanese yen acts as a powerful economic tailwind for Japanese office-equipment manufacturers…
To date, the U.S. government has refunded about $100 billion from the tariffs it had collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…
We’ve discussed the use of artificial intelligence in office printers and copier/MFPs, but how is it being used in production...
Company aims to make purchasing ink cartridges simpler, with less confusion at the store shelf.
With manufacturers prioritizing high-profit AI server chips, standard RAM shortages have caused component costs to spike.
Quantum-resistant security tools will defend printers and data from attacks that aren’t here yet – but will be, and as the U.S. government begins mandating these security tools, others will soon follow.
From Instant Ink and Managed Print Flex, to Scan AI Enhanced, to speciality and commercial printing, HP is reinventing itself to better compete in the print industry and diversify its offerings.
“Vendors are bracing for further price hikes into 2027, and channels are already flagging concern about elevated inventory at these higher price points.”
There’s a lot going on in the office-printer/copier industry. In order to keep our readers better informed, we’ll be summarizing the key events, introductions, announcements, and trends quarter-by-quarter.
Top three companies benefit from leading market share, high profit margins, and strong supplies revenue.
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