Enterprise Print Decision Strategic Guide

This white paper outlines the strategic decisions enterprises face regarding print management, particularly in light of evolving security concerns and operational risks. It presents three primary options: maintaining the status quo with existing print infrastructure, transitioning to a serverless model, or adopting a Hybrid Print Architecture (HPA). The document details the implications of each choice, emphasizing the risks associated with doing nothing and the potential vulnerabilities of a serverless approach. The recommended HPA option is described as a balanced solution that consolidates print management while enhancing security and resilience. It highlights the need for a unified control plane that integrates both centralized and direct-IP printing, ensuring better management and oversight. The paper also discusses the growing trend of organizations repatriating workloads back to on-premises solutions due to security concerns, making a compelling case for the adoption of HPA as a forward-thinking approach to enterprise print management.