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From its Lexmark acquisition and Kyocera production-print agreement, plus new AI-enhanced copier/MFPs, there was a lot going on at Xerox. The company is seeking to reposition itself as a provider of print as well as digital and IT services – but many challenges remain.
For 2026, we expect OEMs to scramble to receive tariff refunds, while continuing to deploy AI, cloud, and new security solutions.
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.
Canon / Featured Posts / Financial News / HP / Konica Minolta / Ricoh / Xerox
by Kathleen Wirth · Published December 16, 2025
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.
Move is said to be an effort to counteract the company’s ongoing financial losses.
AI isn’t making printers and copiers irrelevant, instead, it’s making them more useful, by reducing wasted toner and prints made in error, reducing time-consuming tasks, and making print and document workflows faster and more efficient.
Earlier this month, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Xerox’s credit rating from B- to CCC+, based on the…
Source: Quocirca Xerox announced today that market-research firm Quocirca, has named the company a leader in its 2025 Managed Print......
One of the biggest challenges facing small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) in today’ s modern, connected workplace are cybersecurity threats, which can potentially cost businesses tens of thousands…
Lexmark innovations such as long-life imaging components, high recycled content in devices, and advanced energy-efficiency features will complement Xerox’s existing environmental sustainability solutions.
“This platform is more profitable for Xerox on day one as well as over the life of the product given Lexmark’s focus on design for serviceability.”
Featured Posts / Financial News / Lexmark / Xerox
by Kathleen Wirth · Published October 30, 2025 · Last modified November 18, 2025
Xerox today reported results for its third quarter, with revenue up markedly due to contributions from Lexmark…
Canon / Featured Posts / Konica Minolta / Ricoh / Xerox
by Kathleen Wirth · Published October 24, 2025
Because production print is becoming more important in the office document-imaging industry, this post examines its current status and key industry players.
Commercial & Production Printing / Featured Posts / News / Xerox
by Kathleen Wirth · Published October 22, 2025
“The new Proficio presses build on our leadership in automation, color science, and Beyond CMYK.”
Market-research firm IndexBox has just published a new report: Northern America – Printers, Copying Machines And Facsimile Machines – Market......
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