User:NiXir/Independent Managed Print Services

Also refered as IMPS (Independent Managed Print Services), as a variation of MPS (Managed Print Services).

MPS involves managing hardcopy device fleets (copiers, printers, multifunction devices, and fax machines) in a unified fashion. While this can be done internally, the term is typically associated with outsourcing the fleet to an external vendor. Read mor about the three stages in the customers adoption of outsourcing on MPS.

MPS often has the weakness of being provided by hardware manufactures. IMPS on the other hand, has the benefits of being Independent, which often reflects in the selected solutions. With IMPS the selected services, will not be limited to support one hardware manufactor, forcing the company to use this hardware manufacture exclusively.