New A3 Report Launching, Solutions and Hardware Updates, On the Road

New A3 Report around the Corner!

Delivering more value to your bliQ subscription is a constant goal of ours. And we’re happy to be doing exactly that again very soon, when we begin publishing A3 lab reports in a new format! Easy-to-use tables, bulleted lists, 10-point gauges and new tests are just a glimpse into what you’ll see in the following reports:

Xerox D95 Copier/Printer OKI ES9475 Sharp MX-M564N Sharp MX-M364N
Keep up with everything document imaging on buyerslab.com!

Why Your Pricing Model is Killing Your MPS Business

A few short years ago, MPS was the white knight that was going to save independent equipment dealers from the scourge of shrinking hardware margins. Today, those same dealers are facing the scourge of shrinking MPS margins. The solution? Change the game by billing by the seat instead of by the page. Read our full article, and be sure to check out our coverage of MPS solutions on BLI Solutions Center.

BLI Lab Spotlight: Printers and Scanners

With our Summer Picks season fast approaching, the lab is abuzz with printers and scanners from many OEMs. Click here for a roundup of the latest devices submitted for BLI testing!

On the Road with BLI

L.A. Vegas. NYC. Vegas again. We’ve covered news and goings-on galore during this event season—and we’re not stopping just yet. Next week, we’ll be at the DocuWorld Americas show to gain more insight into ECM. So keep checking in at our Editor’s Desk to discover what’s happening in the industry both now and down the road!

Recent coverage: Kyocera’s 360-Degree Approach Ricoh Dealer Meeting Wrap-Up HP Reimagines the Modern Office Konica Minolta’s “The Art of Disruption”: Hardware Konica Minolta’s “The Art of Disruption”: Software

Managed Network Services (MNS) was a hot topic at the most recent BTA event in Minneapolis: A panel spoke about which aggressive changes dealers should consider when migrating to this space, while Rick Taylor, president and COO of Konica Minolta’s U.S. operation, was the keynote speaker.

Get to Know bliQ

With reports, side-by-side comparisons and so much more, bliQ is the most comprehensive resource in the industry. On this live, 30-minute introductory tour, find out how it can both streamline your sales processes and help you close even more deals! Register now for an upcoming demo through one of the links below, or click here to see the full schedule.
Friday, May 15: 10 am–10:30 am Monday, May 18: 2 pm–2:30 pm Wednesday, June 3: 10 am–10:30 am

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