According to the most recent Gartner study ( July 2021 ), it is estimated that by the end of 2021 remote workers will represent 32 % of all employees in the world , and as the reopening of offices under the new modality occurs , close to 51 % of those employees will work in a hybrid office-home environment , at least one day a week .

This presupposes , in the first place , less secure environments for the control and safeguarding of printed and digital information , as well as a high complexity for corporate IT teams in shielding the printing devices that carry out office tasks connected to a home network .

In Colombia , for example , according to statistics from the 2020 Cybercrime Balance of the National Police , during the period of the pandemic computer crimes have grown by 96 % with significant variations in cyber-criminal activities such as computer intrusion ( 108 %) and computer espionage ( 236 %). For this reason , accelerating Digital Transformation must also ensure data and document protection to close security gaps , either through software capabilities or device security features .

Secondly , with the change in productivity paradigms outside the office , challenges are also generated in the way in which printing and documentation services are managed remotely , with the adoption of cloud technologies being a preponderant factor for interaction , and synchronization of the digital contact points with applications and predictability software that allows meeting the demand for services , supplies , peripherals in advance to guarantee to sustain the agreements and service levels ( SLAs ) committed by specialized printing providers .

Finally , and not least , the impact of the ecological footprint is also benefited not only by the digitization of documentation processes – which were previously analogous – but also thanks to the reconversion of manufactured printing and imaging systems and devices , with reused components , designed for the lowest possible energy consumption and compatible with eco-efficient and environmentally friendly printing supplies .

Thanks to our printing services and our specialized network of business partners , we can facilitate printing experiences tailored to small , medium and large companies , with advanced technologies that allow traceability and predictability of processes ( HP Smart Device Services and HP Access Control ) in and out of managed environments ; integration with numerous software applications ( embedded or in the cloud ) that can help save time and money ; and the assurance of your company information thanks to the most complete security system on the market in our devices ( HP Security Manager ).

We contribute to making this world a better space for everyone thanks to initiatives such as HP Planet Partners that ensure the final disposal of our clients ’ computing , printing and peripheral devices ; as well as we promote the circular economy through recycling , reuse and reintroduction of components and parts for the benefit of the planet , people and the community .

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