Quocirca’s 2026 AI Vendor Landscape Report: AI Becomes Defining Force in Print and Capture
In mid February, Quocirca released its AI Vendor Landscape 2026 report, revealing that artificial intelligence is moving from experimental add on to essential enabler across the global print and capture industry. As organisations intensify digital transformation initiatives, print manufacturers and ISVs are embedding AI across devices, platforms, software, and managed services to drive productivity, automation, security, and sustainability.
UK mid-market firms embrace hybrid working, but connectivity gaps threaten
Derby based Node4 have released new research on how mid-market companies want to embrace hybrid working conditions, but are stifled by connectivity challenges.
GlobalData reveals Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase
Research organisation, Global Data, signals a state of hypergrowth for Agentic AI as US and China lead global race:
Managers are quietly giving the go-ahead to use unapproved AI tools
A recent Cybernews study reveals 57% of managers allow employees to use unapproved AI tools, while 93% of executives themselves use unauthorised platforms, exposing a leadership culture that undermines official security policies.
Managers are quietly giving the go-ahead to use unapproved AI tools
A recent Cybernews study reveals 57% of managers allow employees to use unapproved AI tools, while 93% of executives themselves use unauthorised platforms, exposing a leadership culture that undermines official security policies
What does the Workplace of 2030 Look like?
Recent Quocirca study reveals increasing hybrid, AI-Driven workplaces with redefined roles for print and document management
Seagate Releases Decarbonising Data Report
Survey highlights growing sustainability challenges driven by AI demand
AI-ready or risking revenue?
UK firms are at a crossroads on AI adoption according to new Iron Mountain Research, with the report finding poor data management holding back AI progress
Taking control
A new research report highlights the importance of data governance in the age of AI and cyberthreats
The nightmare scenario for backup administrators
According to new findings from Kaseya, more than 60% of organisations believe they can recover from a downtime event within hours - but in reality, only 35% could
Less than a quarter of I.T. pros say their budget is sufficient, says research
Over 40% of respondents to the survey from SolarWinds said that they consider budgetary issues to be their company's biggest challenge this year
Taking control
A new research report highlights the importance of data governance in the age of AI and cyberthreats
AI agents: Specialists vs. Generalists
Petr Baudis, CTO and Co-founder of Rossum, breaks down different approaches to using AI agents in the enterprise, and explains the importance of focus
The future of AI hinges on storage
AI-driven data creation will spur next-wave Cloud storage growth, according to a new survey commissioned by Seagate
Cloud infrastructure 'not up to scratch'
New research findings from SolarWinds uncovers some surprising insights about the challenges and mis-steps surrounding cloud adoption - and the long-term consequences for businesses
AI at the crossroads
A new industry report from Rossum shows a divide between automation potential and operational fears
AI power for invoice management at Wood & Energy
Wood & Energy, an internationally oriented group of companies in the wood processing industry, relies on ELO for document management across locations. The customer project was honoured at the DM Awards 2024. Find out how ELO's award-winning software solutions create real added value.
Power hungry
AI's appetite for electricity is putting pressure on power grids, pushing up carbon emissions and increasing environmental concerns, claims new research
Storage management increasingly focused on AI
DataCore has unveiled several key insights from its 2024 ‘State of data Storage’ Survey
More proactivity needed as ransomware threats grow
Two-thirds of businesses say generative AI technology has increased their fears of ransomware attacks, according to new Hornetsecurity survey
Ransomware increasingly targetting backups
New data reveals that outdated backup technology, limited backup data encryption, and failed data backups are top vulnerabilities to attacks
Finding the right level
There are broadly two levels of midrange hybrid cloud storage solution capabilities available today, explains Jerome M. Wendt of DCIG, and it is vital that prospective users understand the differences between them
Backup-only recovery solutions 'failing one-third of the time'
New research from Zerto highlights the need for a unified approach to disaster recovery/cyber recovery challenges
Paying the price
New research suggests that UK organisations risk a rise in ransomware by rewarding criminal gangs
Heading for a titanic error?
UK businesses are adopting a worrying "Titanic mindset" toward data recovery and disaster protection, according to new research
Over 67% of IT decision makers now blend public cloud with on-premise solutions
A new report commissioned by Asanti examines whether the public cloud reality lives up to the hype.
The psychology behind holding onto paper
In a recent blog post, Steve Chad, Customer Engagement Manager at PFU (EMEA), discussed the company's latest research into our relationship with paper documents
Multi-cloud flexibility grows in appeal
Nutanix has announced the findings of its sixth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global cloud adoption and related trends
Immutable storage becoming an essential element of cybersecurity strategy
New research findings from Scality suggest that more organisations should consider "true" immutability as part of their cybersecurity strategy
Bridging the AI divide
84% of businesses plan to increase AI investment in the coming year, but differing views on AI may affect workplace adoption, according to new research from Quocirca
Paper use is 'unnecessary' and 'ridiculous'
New research findings from Hyland sees UK workers heavily critical of their employers' over-reliance on paper-based systems and processes
AI transforms smart video analytics
New research shows AI is impacting smart video capabilities and will only continue to drive business optimisation
Back to basics for AI
Success with AI means going back to the basics of good IT management, says new research from the Cloud Industry Forum
Ten trends for print in 2024
The print industry is poised for change in 2024 as businesses embrace workplace transformation, AI, and sustainability, according to the latest research report from Quocirca
Ransomware a bigger concern than the economy or Brexit for UK business
A new Veeam survey has revealed business leaders' growing anxiety about dealing with ransomware and the psychological, human and financial damage the attacks are causing
Ransomware an ongoing issue
Nearly 60% of companies are 'very' to 'extremely' concerned about ransomware attacks, according to new research from Hornetsecurity
Ransomware: only one in seven businesses recover 100% of their data
To mitigate ransomware attacks, I.T. professionals must consider both business-related and infrastructure data equally, suggests new research
Why orphaned data is a goldmine for cyber attackers
Daniel Hofmann, CEO at Hornetsecurity, looks at the sizable threat that staff turnover can have on a company's cybersecurity
80% of companies have compliance concerns
New survey from Hornetsecurity suggests growing impact of compliance concerns amid a lack of automated solutions
80% of companies have compliance concerns
New survey from Hornetsecurity suggests growing impact of compliance concerns amid a lack of automated solutions
A pivotal moment
A closer look at AIIM's latest report on the intelligent information management industry, in advance of June's AIIM Forum Europe
Taking cybersecurity seriously
Cybersecurity woes continue to plague SMBs, argues Chris McKie, VP, Product Marketing Security and Networking Solutions at Datto, triggering a commitment to increase I.T. security budgets
Long term forecast
NetDocuments' annual report includes ChatGPT, ransomware and the 'great resignation boomerang', among other trends likely to impact the legal sector
Addressing the storage challenges of HPC, AI & ML
Specialist knowledge is the biggest challenge for managing high-performance storage, according to new research released by Panasas
Cyber risk response grabs top billing
Gartner research shows that 88% of boards now regard cybersecurity as a business risk, rather than solely a technical IT problem
Are scanner buyers' expectations being met?
A new research report from Quocirca on behalf of PFU explores IT employees' views towards scanners and paper use in the workplace, and uncovers a gap between expectation and reality for many users
I.T. is impacting global sustainability initiatives
New research by Pure Storage suggests that half of UK companies are not on track to meet the sustainability goals that they publicly committed to, with the energy usage of technology infrastructure providing a significant barrier
Print features heavily in organisational cloud strategies
A new survey finds the benefits of moving print to the cloud are now clearer than ever in IT leaders' minds
Why ransomware is 'moving towards data destruction'
Signs of a new data extortion technique show threat actors may leverage Exmatter to destroy, rather than encrypt, data, according to a Cyderes Threat Report
Public cloud stagnating in favour of hybrid cloud
Fujitsu/CIF research stresses the need to enhance support - especially with legacy integration - for organisations looking to make the most of hybrid cloud
Remote working creates 'data vulnerability gap'
New research published by Arcserve warns that the explosion in remote working is leaving data increasingly fragmented and unprotected
Heading for an emergency?
Over three quarters of IT leaders see a worrying 'protection gap' between tolerable data loss and how IT is protecting their data, according to new Veeam research
Outdated infrastructure puts organisations at risk
A reliance on legacy backup and recovery technologies - some dating back to the 1990s - is undermining how UK organisations respond to ransomware
The rise of hybrid cloud sovereignty
As new research shows that data sovereignty strategies are embraced by 98% of IT decision makers in Europe and US, almost half of those surveyed say they are using hybrid cloud or local cloud service providers as an alternative to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to meet sovereignty requirements
Most businesses 'unprepared' against ransomware
New research findings from Druva and IDC highlight the fact that the vast majority of organisations appear to be woefully unprepared for the increasingly inevitable fact of a ransomware attack
Who's inside your system?
A staggering 98% of UK businesses experienced a security incident in the last 12 months, according to recent research from Barracuda Networks
Organisations wrestling with staggering levels of 'dark data'
New report from Quest/ESG finds companies struggling with data quality, visibility and accessibility
Hybrid working pushes print management to the cloud
According to the latest report from Quocirca, 80% of businesses expect to use cloud-based print management as the overall balance of IT infrastructure shifts to the cloud
The consolidation game
Whatever your company's reasons for implementing a new content or document management system, argues Ian Portman of fme AG, successful project delivery will depend as much on understanding what you don't need as on what you do
The secret life of the fax
Fax remains a pervasive technology underpinning vital business processes and productivity, according to recent research
Capture market sees increasing diversification and new entrants
Capture vendors are increasingly augmenting their offerings with AI, ML and cloud capabilities, says new Infosource report
Culture shifts and technology innovation required for the 'new digital norm'
New research suggests that while companies are building better digital habits and systems, more still needs to be done
The data protection gap is widening
New research from Veeam finds that two-thirds of businesses are turning to cloud-based solutions to protect their data, while the ability to recover data from ransomware attacks continues to drive business continuity strategies
SSDs: the price of destruction
Governments and public sector organisations are spending millions globally each year destroying data storage devices - despite sustainable alternatives - says new research
Culture shifts and technology innovation are required for the 'new digital norm'
New research sponsored by Nutanix suggests that while companies are building better digital habits and systems, a shift is needed from digital culture to value realisation
Hybrid working exposes organisations to increased print security risks
Quocirca's latest research reveals that organisations are struggling to keep up with the print security demands of the hybrid workplace
Are your employees more of a threat than hackers?
New research from WD suggests employee behaviour is a bigger security risk than external malfeasance
Top 8 security and risk trends
Global analysis and research company Gartner pinpoints where the greatest dangers lurk as we approach 2022
Over half of businesses now use online or cloud backup - but 15% still use tape
Tape remains popular due to its low cost and because of the 'arduous process' of eliminating historic backups, says new research from Databarracks
GDPR three years on: What do businesses really know?
The impact of home-working on the ability to follow GDPR rules has been revealed in a recent survey, as two-thirds of workers print confidential documents at home
Tape keeps pace with the market
LTO tape shipments for 2020 were only slightly down on 2019, despite the broader impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Protecting the home front
Remote working has not led to any notable increase in IT downtime, according to new research from Databarracks
Post-pandemic opportunities for the print sector
The latest Quocirca survey suggests market consolidation, ecosystem building and innovation on the horizon as businesses recognise the need for rapid change
All-flash on the rise
The rapid emergence of transformational digital business initiatives such as AI, ML, automation, and analytics is the driver behind increasing adoption of all-flash object storage, according to new research
Covid plays 'key role' in adoption of cloud services
New research says the pandemic has made cloud essential - but businesses need to maximise its potential
Can you rely on your backup?
New research shows that 58% of backups are failing, creating data protection challenges and limiting the ability of organisations to pursue Digital Transformation initiatives
Weathering the pandemic
New research suggests that digitisation and workflow technologies will be crucial to the recovery of small and medium businesses in the aftermath of COVID-19
Working from home brings new stresses
New research indicates that over 90% of knowledge workers feel stressed at work in a typical week, largely due to insufficient document productivity tools
The Brexit effect
New research suggests that IT decision-makers are accelerating the digital transformation of paper-based processes as a direct result of disruption and delays caused by Brexit
Making knowledge work
Research crystallises analysis of more than 1,000 knowledge workers and 500,000 digital conversations to help forge path for the future of knowledge work
Cyber strategy hits critical point
Cyber security has never had more relevance, when set against a burgeoning backdrop of challenges that will undoubtedly continue to vex organisations in the year ahead
Prioritising high value business workflows accelerates digital transformation
Newest Intelligent Automation Benchmark Study from Kofax reveals that automation initiatives involving document intelligence, process orchestration and connected systems are yielding the greatest ROI
Where are you on the AI journey?
Accounts Payable departments lag behind in AI automation, according to a new survey from Ephesoft: two-thirds of accounting departments still process invoices manually, while only 15% are fully paperless
Technology 'counters pandemic' for legal firms
Electronic document bundling technologies have helped law firms to mitigate the impact of working from home during the pandemic, according to a survey from Zylpha
Poor email management draining productivity
New research finds 32% of employees spend nearly one working day per week managing email inboxes
I.T. decision makers investing in tech for productivity
New research from Brother shows that more than eight in ten businesses are increasing their focus on productivity, with digital infrastructure investment driving the productivity push. As such, firms are boosting their IT budgets by an average of 13%
Worldwide capture software market grows 16.5%
Intelligent capture, Cloud-based services and RPA all key drivers of revenue growth
Managed Print Services channel optimistic despite COVID-19 impact
According to a new survey from Quocirca, 66% of respondents predict a revenue 'bounce-back' in 2021 as MPS maturity offers opportunities to diversify into adjacent services
SMBs TURN TO DATA TO ASSIST WITH POST-COVID PLANS
The world's SMBs are turning to data as they look to steer a course to COVID recovery, according to new Seagate research which spoke to 3,000 small and medium sized business decision-makers globally
Following the rules
A recent survey reveals that financial services staff are most likely to 'play by the rules' when it comes to adhering to business processes, especially compared to government workers
Spectra publishes 'Digital Data Storage Outlook 2020'
Fifth annual data storage report aids industry in navigating the budgetary and infrastructure challenges of capturing, sharing and preserving data
Pandemic increases pressures on I.T.
Survey uncovers the limitations imposed by traditional I.T. infrastructures, exacerbated by remote working during Covid-19 pandemic
Software-defined storage moves to the mainstream
DataCore’s 8th Annual Consecutive Market Survey reveals that software-defined storage is now considered a standard technology in modern IT departments, whilst some diverse environment users are still struggling with availability, flex and performance
Ransomware soars
Working from home can make IT systems far more susceptible to attack, without the right security measures firmly in place
Can we trust digital documents?
A new White Paper examines the implications of the transition from physical to digital security documents
No worries?
New research reveals that just 35 per cent of UK organisations have full confidence in their current disaster recovery (D.R.) plans - at the same time, less than half have complete confidence in their current backup solution
Heads in the cloud
Recent research indicates that many CXOs are looking to embrace Cloud Data Management to better meet protection needs and leverage the power of their data
Who can you really bank on?
Those who rely on their online bank to keep their money safe might be alarmed to hear that last year 54% of these institutions allowed attackers to steal money. And their customer data may be equally at risk
Sealing off the breach
A major cyber security breaches survey of UK businesses and charities aims to help organisations to understand the nature and significance of the cyber security threats they now face
Suspect device?
New research from M-Files suggests that while a majority of workers rely on mobile devices for document management, productivity challenges remain