IDC Marketscape again names Lexmark a leader in print security
Secure your printer fleet with Lexmark’s comprehensive device and software portfolio
1 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2022-2023 Vendor Assessment, January 2023, IDC #US48851622e
About IDC MarketScape
The IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilises a rigourous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.
‘Comprehensive security coverage’: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2022-2023 Vendor Assessment
Report Summary
The IDC Marketscape identifies Lexmark’s strengths and differentiators in print and document security solutions and services among select hardcopy vendors:
• Zero-trust security: “Lexmark can ensure that the print environment fits within an overall zero trust framework for security by supporting guiding principles such as segmenting and compartmentalising data; ensuring endpoint security; never trust, always verify; and least privileged access.1”
• MPS Security Services: As part of its managed print services, “Lexmark offers a host of MPS security services in areas such as asset management, consumables management, break/fix, help desk integration, predictive service, security assessment, and configuration management.1”
• Cloud Services: “Lexmark has assembled one of the broadest portfolios of cloud services aimed at helping organisations modernise print infrastructure and migrate to a print- as-a-service model.1”
• “Deep industry knowledge and expertise1”: IDC Marketscape advises that customers should look to Lexmark when they need solutions specific to their industry. “Lexmark should also be on the short list of vendors when considering factors such as security to meet hybrid work challenges, moving print infrastructure to the cloud, developing a strong security posture that can expand and evolve over time, and a need for consistent global service delivery.1”
Lexmark devices support a full range of embedded features for device hardening and endpoint protection. Coupled with the firm’s broad solutions and services portfolio, Lexmark can provide comprehensive security coverage.¹