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Explore expert analysis, industry trends, and practical strategies from Channel IP to help your organisation stay ahead in managed print technology, compliance, and sustainability.

The 1%ers in Print That Quietly Transform the Workplace Experience

Across Australia, long-established print vendors are stepping beyond their traditional roles and repositioning themselves as broader technology participants. What once centred on hardware, consumables and service contracts has become a gateway into workflow automation, cloud platforms, security and data-driven services.

David Cutler
May 27, 2026

Healthy Habits in Print: Everyday habits that keep shared technology running smoothly.

Michael Featherston
May 24, 2026

The New Shape of IT: How Print Vendors Are Redrawing the Technology Landscape

Jamie D’Argent
January 26, 2026

One Team – Building Trust, Respect, and Real Connection

At Channel IP, success is shared. Discover how our “One Team” culture celebrates wins, builds accountability, and values people beyond their roles.

David Cutler
December 12, 2025

Can Print Strategy Drive ESG Goals? (Spoiler: Yes)

ESG might be dominating boardroom agendas, but there’s one hidden opportunity most businesses overlook: their print environment. From reducing emissions to strengthening data governance and supporting employee wellbeing, your print strategy can be a powerful lever for environmental, social, and governance transformation. In this article, we unpack how optimising your printers, paper use, and document workflows can deliver measurable ESG gains – fast.

Michael Featherston
August 8, 2025

What Print Looks Like in a Cloud-First World

As businesses embrace cloud-first strategies, one legacy system often lags behind: print. Traditional, on-premise setups can’t keep up with hybrid work, distributed teams, or modern security standards. This article explores what print looks like today – from cloud-based management and secure remote access to scalable, vendor-neutral solutions that free up IT time and reduce costs.

David Cutler
August 2, 2025

What Your Print Vendor Won’t Tell You (But We Will)

Is your print vendor helping you save — or quietly draining your budget? Most businesses don’t realise they’re locked into outdated contracts, paying for unused features, or missing key opportunities to optimise. In this eye-opening post, Channel IP lifts the lid on the hidden costs and vendor tactics your provider won’t mention – and shows you how to take back control with independent advice.

Michael Featherston
July 28, 2025