The benefits of cloud printing are becoming widely known across all sectors and company sizes. The cloud has changed the way people work in numerous ways. For print management, the cloud has enabled a highly effective, secure way to manage print needs. Despite the widespread adoption, there are still some companies that are not ready to move their print infrastructure to the cloud. In this article, we explore some of the barriers that are standing in the way of cloud printing adoption.
Common Cloud Printing Adoption Barriers
From outdated legacy infrastructure to security and overall company culture, here are the biggest adoption barriers for cloud printing.
Legacy infrastructure
One of the biggest challenges for businesses considering a move to the cloud is outdated infrastructure. The thought of moving entire systems to the cloud can be extremely daunting. Legacy print infrastructure is typically complex and outdated, making it difficult to merge to a cloud or hybrid cloud model. It is a major barrier to overall digital transformation, which means that a move to the cloud can be considered too much of a challenge to even consider. Sticking with outdated infrastructure can pose even more problems, though. These range from security risks to difficulties managing servers and print hardware.
Document security
Yet another major barrier to cloud adoption is document security. The cloud can provide a far higher level of security than outdated infrastructure, however. Advanced tools such as access control for multiple devices, authentication via PIN, biometrics or card, encryption, and other features help to ensure full security. It will also be easier to manage employee devices for remote work.
Company culture
Finally, company culture can be another barrier. When companies are used to certain systems, it is much harder to implement new systems. Even adding new devices to an office can cause resistance. Changing over to an entirely new system can be much more of a challenge. It is important to have entire companies be on board when setting up new systems. When some departments and heads are in favour of the cloud but others are not, it becomes much more difficult to get everyone on the same page.
Getting help from an experienced print management specialist can make cloud adoption far more seamless and stress-free. With the help of Print Director and other products designed to meet your company’s specific needs, Printsol is here to help you get started. Contact us today to learn more about our cloud printing solutions.
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