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The CompTIA Managed Print Services Community focuses on the creation of standards and initiatives specific to the managed print services industry. The group was created to provide networking opportunities among industry thought leaders, as well as to create beneficial tools and programs for managed print services providers.

For more information on the CompTIA Managed Print Services Community, please contact us at communities@comptia.org.

The CompTIA Managed Print Services Community focuses on the creation of training and educational resources to improve managed print services industry. The group was created to provide networking opportunities among thought leaders, develop managed print services specific programs and tools, and generate member-driven initiatives.

Current member-driven initiatives

  • Define best practices for managed print services
  • Develop and refine foundational and advanced educational tracks for MPS providers
  • Form an online collaborative community for the MPS channel
  • Explore options for managed print services credentials and/or Trustmarks
  • Develop tools and templates for MPS providers
  • Develop an MPS survey to analyze the industry as a whole

Community Initiatives

 

Community Resources and Documents

Doc_IDDoc_TitleDescriptionDate_PostedFile_Size
MPS AMM Minutes March 13 2013

Minutes for the MPS Community meeting held during CompTIA's AMM.

Added on 3/19/2013 Document Type : Meeting Minutes File Size : 434 K
Author : Corey Simpson

14 total downloads

0 downloads this week

MPS AMM Presentation March 13 2013

Slides from the MPS meeting held during CompTIA's AMM.

Added on 3/19/2013 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 2145 K
Author : Corey Simpson

13 total downloads

0 downloads this week

Meeting Presentation - MPS Community Fall October 29 2012

Here are the slides for our meeting in Fort Worth, TX on the 29th and 30th of October.

Added on 11/3/2012 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 912 K
Author : Corey Simpson

6 total downloads

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Meeting Minutes - MPS Community Fall Meeting October 29 2012

Here are the minutes from our meeting in Fort Worth, TX on the 29th and 30th of October.

Added on 11/3/2012 Document Type : Meeting Minutes File Size : 538 K
Author : Corey Simpson

1 total downloads

0 downloads this week

Meeting Minutes - MPS Breakaway August 2 2012.pdf

Minutes from the Managed Print Services community meeting at Breakaway 2012.

Added on 8/3/2012 Document Type : Meeting Minutes File Size : 437 K
Author : Corey Simpson

7 total downloads

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Meeting Presentation - MPS Breakaway August 2 2012.pdf

Slides from the Managed Print Services community meeting at Breakaway 2012.

Added on 8/3/2012 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 1024 K
Author : Corey Simpson

4 total downloads

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UK - CompTIA Quick Start Guide to Managed Print Services

The Managed Print Services quick start guide outlines the steps you need to make to successfully break into the managed print market and be profitable. UK EDITION

Added on 6/14/2012 Document Type : Quick Start Guide File Size : 1028 K

23 total downloads

1 downloads this week

Meeting Minutes - MPS Annual Member Meeting April 12th 2012.pdf

Minutes for the MPS Community meeting from AMM: April 12th, 2012.

Added on 4/16/2012 Document Type : Meeting Minutes File Size : 590 K
Author : Corey Simpson

2 total downloads

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Meeting Presentation - MPS Annual Member Meeting April 12th 2012.pdf

Presentation for the MPS Community meeting from AMM: April 12th, 2012.

Added on 4/15/2012 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 1821 K
Author : Corey Simpson

2 total downloads

0 downloads this week

Managed Print Services Community Roadmap

The industry roadmap provides a snapshot of the current landscape, where the industry is going and how to prepare for changes

Added on 4/9/2012 Document Type : Checklist File Size : 334 K

9 total downloads

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Meeting Presentation - MPS Community Q1 Meeting in New Orleans Feb 1 and 2.pdf

The presentation for our MPS Community Q1 Meeting in New Orleans (2012).

Added on 2/3/2012 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 3055 K
Author : Corey Simpson

4 total downloads

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Meeting Minutes - MPS Community Q1 Meeting in New Orleans Feb 1 and 2.pdf

Minutes from the MPS Community Q1 Meeting in New Orleans (2012).

Added on 2/3/2012 Document Type : Meeting Minutes File Size : 446 K
Author : Corey Simpson

2 total downloads

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Meeting Minutes - MPS Community Q4 Meeting November 14-15 2011

Meeting minutes from the Atlanta Community Meeting held on November 14 and 15.

Added on 11/16/2011 Document Type : Meeting Minutes File Size : 435 K
Author : Corey Simpson

4 total downloads

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Meeting Presentation - MPS Community Q4 meeting November 14-15 2011

Meeting presentation from the Atlanta Community Meeting held on November 14 and 15.

Added on 11/16/2011 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 925 K
Author : Corey Simpson

2 total downloads

0 downloads this week

Meeting Presentation - MPS Breakaway August 4 2011

These slides were presented during the Managed Print Services Community meeting at Breakaway 2011.

Added on 8/5/2011 Document Type : Presentation Slides File Size : 2004 K
Author : Corey Simpson

14 total downloads

0 downloads this week

Community Events

Community News

Managed Print Services Community Staff Leader

Corey Simpson is the MSP Partners Community manager for CompTIA, an experienced technology services professional and an avid IT channel advocate. He is responsible for facilitating meetings, organizing discussions and supporting group initiatives with CompTIA resources.

The Miami University (OH) graduate spent several years in a variety of roles at CDW and worked as an executive at Accenture before becoming a member of the association’s management team early in 2009. His project experience includes bank mergers, insurance application designs, infrastructure security solutions, and development of PMO framework to name a few. Simpson is a true Boy Scout (achieved the ultimate rank of Eagle) and enjoys soccer and sailing in his free time.

 

 

Managed Print Services Community Leadership

Barney Kister

MPS Community Chair
Barney Kister, Founding Partners, Supplies Network

Ian Berger

MPS Community Vice-Chair
Ian Berger, Outside Business Development, Partsnow

 

Managed Print Services Community Executive Council Members
Bud Karakey, VP of Operations, BEI Services
Frank Avsenik, National Director, Print & Image Solutions, Compugen
Gus Yusem, XPPS Offer Definition Office, Xerox
Jeff Bendix, President, Bendix Imaging
Jon Hafey, Director, MPS Business Developmen,t Toshiba America Business Solutions
Steve Lu, Director of Sales - PRINTSolv, Synnex
Tawnya Stone, Director, Strategic Technology, GreatAmerica
West McDonald, Owner Focus, MPS
Gordon Snider, Director, Sales, PrintFleet
Sam Moore, Channel MPS NA, Lexmark

Industry Resources

Media with a focus in this area 

  1. InfoTends
  2. Gartner
  3. Photizo
  4. IDC
  5. Quocirca
  6. The Imaging Channel
  7. ImageSource
  8. ENX Magazine
  9. Office Technology Magazine
  10. The Copier Network
  11. Locator Magazine
  12. Print.IT
  13. Businessinfo
  14. Business Solutions Magazine
  15. Vertical Systems Reseller
  16. Sustainable Times
  17. MPS Connect

 

Information Websites 

  1. www.MPSInsights.com
  2. www.mpsconnect.com
  3. TheDeathoftheCopier.blogspot.com
  4. www.imagesourcemag.com
  5. biztransformcenter.com

 

 Industry Events

  1. Recharger World Expo
  2. ITEX Expo & Conference
  3. Imaging Channel Managed Print Summit
  4. Global MPS Conference (Photizo)
  5. Breakaway
  6. Info360 OnDemand

 

Other Associations and Peer Groups

  1. MPSA (Managed Print Services Association)
  2. MFPA (Multifunction Products Association)
  3. BTA (Business Technology Association)
  4. AFFLINK
  5. ITC (Imaging Technology Council)
  6. CDA (Copier Dealers Association)
  7. BSA (Business Solutions Association)
  8. COPA (Canadian Office Products Association)
  9. NOPA (National Office Products Alliance)
  10. ITEX