A hybrid and cloud print infrastructure can offer several benefits to remote workforces by providing flexibility, accessibility, and improved efficiency.
This approach provides remote workforces with the flexibility to print documents from various locations, reducing dependence on specific physical infrastructure, enhancing collaboration, improving security and resulting in cost savings for organisations. In this guide, we’ll share some of the biggest benefits of a hybrid approach and what it has to offer.
How a Cloud & Hybrid Print Infrastructure Helps Remote Workforces
Here are some ways in which this type of infrastructure can be advantageous for remote work:
Accessibility from Anywhere
Hybrid Printing: With a hybrid print infrastructure, users can print documents from both local and cloud-based environments. This means that remote workers can easily print documents regardless of their physical location, whether they are in the office or working from home.
Cloud Printing: Cloud print services enable users to print documents directly from cloud storage or applications, eliminating the need for a physical connection to a specific printer. This accessibility is particularly beneficial for remote workers who may not have direct access to a local office printer.
Reduced Dependence on Physical Infrastructure
Hybrid Printing: Remote workers can print documents using local printers when in the office and seamlessly switch to cloud-based printing when working remotely. This reduces dependence on a specific set of physical printers and allows for more flexibility in printing options.
Cloud Printing: Since cloud printing doesn’t require a direct connection to a local printer, remote workers can print documents without relying on specific office hardware. This flexibility is crucial for a workforce that is geographically dispersed.
Improved Collaboration
Hybrid Printing: Collaboration becomes more seamless as remote workers can easily share and print documents from different locations. They can work on documents collaboratively in cloud storage platforms and then print them locally or remotely as needed.
Cloud Printing: Cloud-based print services often include features for document collaboration and sharing, making it easier for remote teams to work together on projects. Documents can be stored in the cloud and printed by team members, for easier collaboration.
Enhanced Security and Control
Hybrid Printing: Organisations can implement security measures for both local and cloud-based printing. This includes user authentication, encryption and audit trails to ensure that printed documents are secure, regardless of where the printing occurs.
Cloud Printing: Cloud print services often come with robust security features, such as access controls and encryption, providing organisations with greater control over who can print documents and where those documents can be printed.
Cost Savings
Hybrid Printing: By optimising the use of local and cloud-based printing resources, organisations can potentially reduce costs associated with maintaining and managing a large fleet of local printers.
Cloud Printing: Some cloud print services operate on a pay-as-you-go model, allowing organisations to scale their printing needs based on demand. This can lead to cost savings, especially for organisations with variable printing requirements.
Printsol is a value-added distributor of Print Director, a South African-developed print management software. We have developed a cloud-based solution, known as PIAS (Print Infrastructure as a Service), which is already been used by companies in South Africa and Ireland. Companies that have moved their infrastructure to the cloud, have experienced significant reductions in print infrastructure costs, and improved service delivery.
To find out more about how cloud and hybrid print infrastructure can help remote workforces, contact our team today.
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