Five steps to effective MPS assessments in large enterprises

Managed Print Services (MPS) allows for the operational management of enterprise output devices. What goals should IT professionals have on their bucket list when looking to complete an effective MPS assessment? Read the article from Perceptive Software‘s InContext Magazine on the five steps that are must have’s when your company looks to reach output nirvana.

This essential steps can help enterprise managers tailor an MPS solution to their needs, define key performance indicators to keep the strategy on track, and create a framework for continuous improvement that guarantees MPS will remain a valuable resource for years to come.

Step 1: Define Business Goals
Step 2: Understand the Current Print Environment
Step 3: Identify Opportunities for Improvement
Step 4: Manage Change
Step 5: Prepare for Continuous Improvement

Lexmark’s corporate social responsibility spans the globe

Lexmark continues to receive accolades for its commitment to corporate social responsibility. In Mexico, Lexmark recently received the 2014 Empresa Socialmente Responsible (ESR) award (“Socially Responsible Company” award) from the Mexican Center for Philanthropy.

Known in Mexico as the Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía (CEMEFI), the center is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1988, that aims to promote a culture of philanthropy and social responsibility in Mexico and strengthen the organized participation of Mexican society.

“Lexmark Mexico is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen,” said Mario Pedreros, general manager of Lexmark Mexico. “In producing Lexmark products, we have committed to respect, conserve and restore the ecological environments in which we live and work. This commitment to our employees, customers and sustainability initiatives has led us to be recognized along with some of the top companies in Mexico with the ESR award.”

Lexmark was judged on four main criteria:

* Quality life in the enterprise
* Business ethics
* Enterprise/Community commitments
* Environmental preservation

Within these criteria, companies were judged on several other measurements including environmental codes and guidelines, certifications, and third-party acknowledgements, among others.