MANAGED.IT 3 www.managedITmag.co.uk Read Managed.IT online... www.managedITmag.co.uk ISSN 2055-3099 (Print) ISSN 2055-3102 (Online) 05 Bulletin The latest IT, print and workflow news 11 Analysis MPS the gateway to digital transformation 12 MPS Why MPS implementations fail 14 Cover Story Toshiba TEC diversifies into managed IT services 18 What’s New Our selection of the best new technology products 21 Q&A With Rod Barthet, CEO of KYOCERA Document Solutions UK and Annodata 24 Software Adobe updates PDF to suit today’s workstyles 26 Opinion David Jones explains how to manage big data 28 Data Management Informatica targets SMEs in growth drive 30 Scanners Digitising patient records with Alaris. Plus the best new scanners 32 Interview Vapour Cloud’s Tim Mercer explains what to look for in a cloud provider 33 Product Focus We take a closer look at Smart Asset Maps 34 Office Print New MFP apps from Xerox. Plus an industry first from HP ISSUE 51 www.managedITmag.co.uk Comment Editor: James Goulding 07803 087228 •
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