Worldwide Print Transformation 2023 Vendor Assessment

This document is an IDC MarketScape report assessing the transformative activities of major office printing vendors globally. It evaluates vendors based on a standardized set of quantitative and qualitative criteria to determine their offerings and market positioning. The report highlights the transition of the office printing business, which has been affected by various market influences leading to a mature-to-declining opportunity. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this decline, necessitating a critical transformation within the print market. The document serves as an update to a previous assessment from August 2020, reflecting changes in the office printing landscape and vendor responses to these changes. It includes an analysis of 11 hardcopy equipment manufacturers and outlines essential guidance for technology buyers regarding vendor evaluation based on evolving customer needs and market dynamics. The report emphasizes the importance of integrating print with new technologies to support digital transformation and the future workplace.