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energy consumption in offices. What we’re really talking here is intelligent power management. “The big thing to look for is functions such as stand-by mode, power levels and timer settings that can be set by departments. Stand-by power used during sleep mode can be less than 0.5W today, plus devices should return to ready without demanding extra power. “Looking for Energy Star devices is a good start – it’s an environmental label we often take for granted today but it’s an assurance that a product is certified energy efficient and can save up to 35% compared to conventional printers. “Lastly, hanging on to old hardware is not cost effective. Better to invest in new printers or MFPs and benefit from all the security and productivity benefits that the latest devices offer and improve energy savings rather than sapping power consumption.” He adds that demand for energy saving printers is growing across the board currently, with additional demand within the public sector. “Many have questions concerning running costs, sustainability and energy saving, but the majority are interested first and foremost in the price of devices,” he says. “With energy costs rising dramatically, businesses are more driven to research the exact financial outlay of what they are buying, as many are under significant economic strain. “Outside of the public sector, purchasers are looking to save where possible and looking for a longer-term rather than a short-term saving. They are becoming savvier concerning the total cost of ownership when making an investment. Subsequently, the current economic environment means that while price is the primary concern, energy-related costs are also top of mind.”
for CSR and sustainability,” he says. Stuart agrees that partners should consider highlighting traits such as power efficiency, emissions, and sustainability benefits when speaking to customers. “As well as the overall savings that can be made by procuring a device,” he says. “Resellers should also be aware that many businesses must now meet wider sustainability objectives and offer products that will help them achieve this” Future trends All the commentators here believe the trend for more energy efficient products will continue and that there is more scope for greater energy savings in the future. “As the awareness of sustainability issues increase and the energy crisis continues across the UK, we expect to see this trend continuing for the long-term,” says Stuart. “We’re likely to see more organisations seeking out environmentally friendly solutions, while the demand for circular products, recycled materials and services is set to continue.” Deyon adds that demand will grow as companies strive to meet Net Zero targets. “We will all have to invest in innovative and greener print technologies to help lower energy consumption further.” Steve adds that the future is cloud-based platforms as more businesses seek to remove their on-premise servers to a multi-tenanted cloud space, significantly reducing energy consumption for all tenants and enabling them to securely print and scan from anywhere. “MFPs possessing proximity sensors, which power up devices only when required and come with power-saving modes are great for reducing
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