Print.IT Reseller - issue 93

01732 759725 14 BULLETIN HP expands Amplify Impact Program HP Inc. has expanded its HP Amplify Impact partner program to an additional 24 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Japan. Now available in 43 countries around the globe, the first of its kind partner assessment, resource and training program provides >10,000 partners with the opportunity to join HP in its efforts to generate meaningful impact on climate action, human rights and digital equity. HP is looking to enrol at least 50% of its HP Amplify partners in the voluntary program by 2025. To date, 20% of partners have signed the HP Amplify Impact pledge, exceeding the target of 10% for the first year of the program. Partners who choose to take the HP Amplify Impact pledge in qualified countries can choose between two distinct tracks – Catalyst and Changemaker. Catalyst members take the HP Amplify Impact Pledge, participate in a sustainability assessment, and report sales opportunities. Catalyst partners have access to resources through the new HP Amplify Impact Initiatives Hub and an opportunity to be recognised via an annual awards program. The Changemaker track is optimised to assist partners that do not yet have a sustainability strategy in place in support of the development of a long-term sustainability plan. The HP Amplify Impact program provides partners of all levels with training, sales tools, marketing assets, and access to HP’s Sustainability & Compliance Centre (SCC), HP LIFE and HP Planet Partners. Participating partners will be recognised via certification and a global annual awards program. Award categories include the sustainability as a business opportunity award, most comprehensive DE&I strategy award, Planet Partner award, carbon footprint award and community award. Submissions and award category details are available on the HP Partner Portal. www.hp.com ABBYY strengthens partner ecosystem ABBYY launched its new global partner program, ABBYYOne, to enable partners to accelerate intelligent process automation (IPA) throughout the enterprise. IPA converges artificial intelligence with automation to give enterprise leaders more control over business operations, and simpler ways to automate and improve processes and decision-making. The new partner program embraces over 1,000 existing business partners, technology alliance partners and technology licensing partners with particular emphasis on strategic alignment with those most committed to driving mutual success. All training and certifications are offered free via ABBYY University. Neil Murphy, Vice-President, Global Channel Chief at ABBYY, said: “Our mission with the new ABBYYOne program is to build upon the existing success of our ecosystem by creating an aligned global partner strategy that delivers depth of focus to our committed partners. We want new and existing partners to grow their business by solving customers’ intelligent automation challenges with ABBYY Vantage and Timeline, and we are committed to providing them the support they need to succeed.” www.abbyy.com Brother tops colour laser market Brother UK has topped the market for colour laser printer sales to businesses last year in both single function and all-in-one categories. According to data provided by Context Sell Out, the firm secured a UK market share of 27.7%, following sales growth for two of its leading models, the HL-L8260CDW and the MFC-L8690CDW, between December 2020 and November 2021. This placed Brother above HP (26.7%), Xerox (22%), Kyocera (7.6%) and Canon (7.5%) in both the 14-24ppm and 25ppm+ ranges. Brother UK also maintained its position as the top seller in the consumer colour laser market, accounting for 34.6% of units sold last year. Greig Millar, General Manager for Sales at Brother UK, said: “Topping the market for colour laser sales to businesses represents a significant milestone for Brother and is in part testament to how our models are supporting firms as they transition to the new world of work. “Our focus now is to build on this position by expanding our portfolio of hardware, services and solutions to provide businesses with the tools they need to succeed.” www.brother.co.uk Kofax named a leader Kofax has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Management Solutions Independent Software 2021 Vendor Assessment. According to IDC: “Kofax offers a broad set of capabilities beyond traditional print and print management. ControlSuite, a flagship solution, is used to extend the general use of the MFP, integrating into major arteries of the business infrastructure. Kofax’s core mission is to push document process automation, regardless of location, to the edges of business.” Anne Valaitis, Research Manager for the Imaging, Printing and Document Solutions (IPDS) Team at IDC, said: “Kofax’s full range of print management solutions are augmented by a robust scan and imaging suite, allowing it to support all business types and strengthen its position in the report. Further, the company’s impressive ecosystem of solution partners and connectors have been vital to its success domestically and globally.” www.kofax.com December 6 2022 The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London www.printitawards.co.uk

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