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Case Study Ashgate Publishing

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Ashgate Publishing had a complex mix of over 20 networked printers and 40 desktop printers that were basic and costly. They deployed 7 ITQ multifunctional printers which significantly reduced costs and management burden while expanding capabilities like scanning, faxing, and stapling. Staff found the ITQ system easy to use with card swipes and it reduced paper consumption by 50%. The implementation was a success thanks to the support from ITQ.

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CASE STUDY ASHGATE PUBLISHING ASHGATE FACTFILE Ashgate is a leading independent publisher of the finest academic research. In 40 years Ashgate has grown to become one of the world's leading publishing houses, publishing over 700 books in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities every year. LOCATION Farnham & London BUSINESS SECTOR SIMPLIFYING A COMPLEX FLEET Publishing Prior to deploying the ITQ Print/Copy/Scan/Fax solution, SIZE Ashgate had a vast range of printers: over 20 networked 200 staff LaserJet 5000s plus a mix of over 40 desktop lasers and inkjets. CHALLENGES Complex mix of printers Having already found that ITQ devices delivered high quality output and were reliable and easy to use, Ashgate Very basic print capabilities directed all printing towards 7 ITQ multifunctionals. This significantly reduced costs and the management burden Excessive paper consumption the previous fleet had imposed. Staff dependence on personal EASY PRINT CONTROL printing Adam Attan, Ashgates IT Manager, was concerned about the acceptance of shared devices. With most staff having been used to their own personal printer, it was essential Staff have not missed their that the new multifunctionals print control system was personal printers at all. In fact, I easy to use. His concerns turned out to be unfounded. could not even give them away! The ITQ system is very easy to use, requiring only a card Adam Attan . swipe to collect prints or activate the machine for copying. IT Manager, Ashgate Publishing Staff have not missed their desktop printers.
CASE STUDY EXPANDED CAPABILITIES The additional functionality of scanning, faxing, duplex printing, stapling and hole punching all utilising a piece of equipment already familiar with staff made the system easy to manage and deploy. The training and support given by James and his team has been Utilising the swipe card system encourages staff to think and continues to be excellent, about what they are printing, provides security, and also ensuring we get the most out of the enables much easier control over print queues. equipment. Adam Attan . A MORE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION IT Manager, Ashgate Publishing Thanks to the new systems provided by ITQ, Ashgate has recorded a massive reduction in paper consumption. It dropped from 3,310 reams p.a. before the installation to 1,740 reams p.a. after it, a reduction of nearly 50%. FOR MORE INFORMATION With green issues becoming an increasingly important PHONE factor, the ITQ system is proving to be a wise choice in 01635 874848 another way. Apart from the vast reduction in paper FAX consumption, the equipment has low overall power 01635 862171 consumption and biodegradable toners. EMAIL FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS info@imagethroughquality.com Future development will include a document management WEB system to capitalise on the multifunctionals powerful www.imagethroughquality.com scanning functionality. It is also considered likely that the POST use of colour printing will increase dramatically. Alexandra Court The Moors Thatcham RG19 4WL ABOUT ITQ ITQ is a forward thinking and dynamic company providing high level support and exceptional levels of service. Established in 1991, we have evolved into a premier print solutions provider. In 2011 our development and strength was recognised in the marketplace when we were selected to supply the BBC with one of largest and most prestigious print management contracts awarded in the UK.

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Case Study Ashgate Publishing

  • 1. CASE STUDY ASHGATE PUBLISHING ASHGATE FACTFILE Ashgate is a leading independent publisher of the finest academic research. In 40 years Ashgate has grown to become one of the world's leading publishing houses, publishing over 700 books in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities every year. LOCATION Farnham & London BUSINESS SECTOR SIMPLIFYING A COMPLEX FLEET Publishing Prior to deploying the ITQ Print/Copy/Scan/Fax solution, SIZE Ashgate had a vast range of printers: over 20 networked 200 staff LaserJet 5000s plus a mix of over 40 desktop lasers and inkjets. CHALLENGES Complex mix of printers Having already found that ITQ devices delivered high quality output and were reliable and easy to use, Ashgate Very basic print capabilities directed all printing towards 7 ITQ multifunctionals. This significantly reduced costs and the management burden Excessive paper consumption the previous fleet had imposed. Staff dependence on personal EASY PRINT CONTROL printing Adam Attan, Ashgates IT Manager, was concerned about the acceptance of shared devices. With most staff having been used to their own personal printer, it was essential Staff have not missed their that the new multifunctionals print control system was personal printers at all. In fact, I easy to use. His concerns turned out to be unfounded. could not even give them away! The ITQ system is very easy to use, requiring only a card Adam Attan . swipe to collect prints or activate the machine for copying. IT Manager, Ashgate Publishing Staff have not missed their desktop printers.
  • 2. CASE STUDY EXPANDED CAPABILITIES The additional functionality of scanning, faxing, duplex printing, stapling and hole punching all utilising a piece of equipment already familiar with staff made the system easy to manage and deploy. The training and support given by James and his team has been Utilising the swipe card system encourages staff to think and continues to be excellent, about what they are printing, provides security, and also ensuring we get the most out of the enables much easier control over print queues. equipment. Adam Attan . A MORE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION IT Manager, Ashgate Publishing Thanks to the new systems provided by ITQ, Ashgate has recorded a massive reduction in paper consumption. It dropped from 3,310 reams p.a. before the installation to 1,740 reams p.a. after it, a reduction of nearly 50%. FOR MORE INFORMATION With green issues becoming an increasingly important PHONE factor, the ITQ system is proving to be a wise choice in 01635 874848 another way. Apart from the vast reduction in paper FAX consumption, the equipment has low overall power 01635 862171 consumption and biodegradable toners. EMAIL FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS info@imagethroughquality.com Future development will include a document management WEB system to capitalise on the multifunctionals powerful www.imagethroughquality.com scanning functionality. It is also considered likely that the POST use of colour printing will increase dramatically. Alexandra Court The Moors Thatcham RG19 4WL ABOUT ITQ ITQ is a forward thinking and dynamic company providing high level support and exceptional levels of service. Established in 1991, we have evolved into a premier print solutions provider. In 2011 our development and strength was recognised in the marketplace when we were selected to supply the BBC with one of largest and most prestigious print management contracts awarded in the UK.