HP Introduces Remote Work Solutions for Rapidly Changing Work Environments

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HP Inc. introduced a suite of remote work offerings to assist partners in modernizing infrastructure and transitioning to cloud solutions. Key features include HP Advance, an integrated platform for managing print services, and HP Command Center, a tool for remote fleet management. New enhancements such as touch-free printing and HP Instant Ink subscriptions are designed to boost productivity for distributed workforces. The drive towards automation and adaptability was emphasized as companies adapt to new work environments.

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• Introduction of remote work solutions enhances HP's service offerings.
• Scale and flexibility of HP Advance platform improve partner capabilities.
• Growth of Instant Ink subscriptions reflects increasing demand for convenience.

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• None.

Highlights:

• Helps partners modernize infrastructures and accelerate transition to cloud
• Delivers adaptable solutions to help distributed workforces perform in the office and at home
• Enables workers to stay productive and effective no matter where they work

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today HP Inc. introduced a suite of remote work offerings that enable partners to deliver progressive, integrated services-based print solutions. By building out capabilities that drive business outcomes, HP Amplify partners can ready their businesses to succeed in today’s environment while driving long-term recurring revenue streams.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is requiring companies to accelerate their shift to modern workstyles where automation and adaptability reign supreme,” said David Prezzano, General Manager and Global Head, Print Services and Solutions Category, HP Inc. “Customers and partners are now looking to rapidly modernize their infrastructure and shift to service models to better manage distributed IT environments. No matter where a company is on the curve, HP has a suite of solutions to help them succeed.”

Scalable solutions for managing printer fleets remotely
Included in the offerings is HP Advance, a new integrated platform for managing HP Access Control Print, HP Access Control Scan, HP Mobile Connector¹ and HP Direct Print from one admin console. By offering a modular system, enterprise customers can scale requirements easily with the switch of a license key. 

HP also announced that HP Command Center, a single tool for HP partners to deploy and manage cloud applications for their customers in many cases without going on site, can now enable fleet onboarding, saving partners time while freeing up IT resources. The HP Workpath ecosystem, which enables workers to connect to cloud-based platforms directly from the MFP, has expanded rapidly since it launched in November 2019, with more than 275 reseller partners, 100+ apps available on the platform and thousands of apps deployed. In addition, HP has launched its revenue share model for HP Workpath, which simplifies access to third party applications. By having the order and payment process transacted through HP Command Center, partners now have access to a much broader range of apps. 

Protecting and empowering essential workers in the office
HP is now offering 90-day free trials for features that help minimize contact with printers. HP’s touch-free printing enables workers to release a print job with their phone or badge without having to touch the control panel. HP is also expanding HP Roam to LaserJet Pro devices, making it easy to print on the go from a mobile device to any HP Roam-enabled printer. 

HP has also enhanced HP SecurePrint, a flexible, cloud-native solution that releases documents only to authorized users. HP SecurePrint now supports all network types, including traditional networks behind a firewall as well as serverless print environments, helping customers simplify IT infrastructures.

Enabling workers to stay productive at home or wherever they work
HP Instant Ink has also become a popular option for home workers. This subscription-based service automatically detects when a customer is running low on ink and sends new cartridges by mail without having to leave home. Instant Ink subscriptions have increased to 7 million as more people move to the convenience of subscription-based services.

About HP Inc.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at www.hp.com.

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¹ HP Access Control Print includes Secure Pull Printing, Secure Authentication, Job Accounting, Print Policies, and Print Management. HP Access Control Scan and HP Mobile Connector are separate solutions that can be bundled. To learn more, please visit hp.com/go/hpadvance.

Susan Vander May, HP


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FAQ

What new offerings has HPQ introduced for remote work?

HPQ has introduced a range of remote work solutions including HP Advance for print management and HP Command Center for cloud application management.

How does HPQ support productivity for distributed workforces?

HPQ provides adaptable solutions such as touch-free printing and HP Instant Ink subscriptions that cater to remote work environments.

What was the motivation behind HPQ's new solutions?

The solutions were developed to meet the need for modernization and automation due to shifts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How has HPQ's Instant Ink service evolved?

Instant Ink subscriptions have surged to 7 million as more users opt for the convenience of automatic ink replenishment.