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New solution provides Common Access Card and Personal Identity Verification identity authentication, secure cloud scanning, and secure print release for federal agencies and other high-security enterprises.
Companies will consider deploying AI server-related products and solutions under the Sharp brand.
by Kathleen Wirth · Published June 30, 2026 · Last modified July 6, 2026
On June 29th, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. announced the AccurioPress C5080 Series, a new line of entry-level production presses......
HP Inc. today announced it’s adopting Open AI’s Frontier platform for Building AI Agents for its business operations and more, become one of the earliest adopters of the AI platform.
All federal contractors must comply with post-quantum cryptography standards by 2030.
In the print industry, demand destruction occurs when continuously rising ink and toner prices drive consumers and businesses to permanently alter their behavior and permanently reduce their overall printing.
The office copier/MFP has evolved from merely print-and-copy to a bridge between the physical paper and digital workspaces. Today, they act as cloud-connected edge devices rather than isolated peripherals.
Smart, connected printers with artificial intelligence printing automation are also now helping logistics players tackle legacy inefficiencies and close the digitalization gap.
One of the most uncomfortable but critical questions in the office print industry continues to be: how much are print volumes declining?
“The future of large-format printing is connected, intelligent, and built around how work actually happens today.”
The new DocLang standard for AI provides more reliable document interpretation, increased accuracy, and lower costs.
Features of note include AI-enhanced image processing, faster scanning speeds, and Microsoft Entra ID authentication.
New features include post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support for future-ready protection against evolving cyber threats, and voice guidance for some models.
Document-workflow specialist ABBYY, along with IBM, NVIDIA, Red Hat, HumanSignal, and the Linux Foundation, are launching DocLang, a new open standard…
Along with the landmark ruling, HP reports that authorities have removed some 8 million counterfeit printer cartridges over the last several years.
These massive firms dominate the market alongside manufacturer-owned direct branches and other large, private equity-backed dealer networks.
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