Serverless Printing with Xerox: Cut Costs, Boost Security, and Simplify IT

by | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog

Discover how cloud-based printing eliminates servers, enhances security, and streamlines business operations—without the hassle.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are continually seeking ways to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs.

One area garnering significant attention is serverless printing, particularly through solutions like Xerox Workplace Cloud.

This approach eliminates the need for traditional on-premise print servers, offering a cloud-based alternative that aligns with modern IT strategies.

Traditional print environments rely on physical print servers to manage queues, enforce print policies, and authenticate users.

However, these setups come with high costs, complex management, and security vulnerabilities.

Serverless printing eliminates these issues by enabling direct communication between users and printers via the cloud, leading to greater efficiency and cost savings.

 

What is Serverless Printing?

Serverless printing enables users to print documents without the reliance on physical print servers.

At Nustream, we’re strong advocates for Xerox’s Workplace Cloud (XWC) as this cloud-first platform brings so many extremely useful benefits to the end user.

Some key features include:

  • Authentication and Access Control: Ensures that only authorised users can access printing services, enhancing document security.
  • Print Management: Offers administrators the ability to monitor and control print activities across the organisation, regardless of location.
  • Mobility Workflows: Allows users to print from any device, anywhere, supporting the demands of a mobile workforce.

By leveraging these capabilities, businesses can manage their printing needs more efficiently and securely.

Explore a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Serverless Printing

Implementing Xerox’s serverless printing solution presents several advantages.
Here are our five top benefits of utilising this system.

 

1. Reduction in IT Infrastructure Costs

Traditional print environments require dedicated servers, which involve expenses related to hardware acquisition, maintenance, and energy consumption.

Transitioning to a serverless model eliminates these costs, as the cloud-based system negates the need for physical servers.

This reduction in hardware not only decreases capital expenditure but also lowers ongoing operational costs.

 

 2. Enhanced Security and Compliance

With features like secure user authentication and content encryption, sensitive information is protected throughout the printing process.

This is particularly crucial for industries handling confidential data, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and ISO 27001.

Centralised security policies further reduce the risk of data breaches.

 

 3. Improved Scalability and Flexibility

As businesses grow or adapt to changing work environments, the need to scale printing infrastructure can be challenging.

A cloud-based solution like Xerox Workplace Cloud allows for easy scalability, enabling organisations to add or remove devices and users without significant reconfiguration.

This flexibility supports dynamic business needs and can accommodate remote or hybrid work models seamlessly.

 

4. Operational Efficiency

Centralised management of the printing environment simplifies administrative tasks.

IT personnel can monitor usage, enforce print policies, and manage devices from a single interface, reducing the time and effort required for print management.

This efficiency allows IT teams to focus on other strategic initiatives, increasing overall productivity.

 

5. Cost Control and Visibility

The platform provides detailed reporting and analytics, offering insights into print usage across the organisation.

This visibility enables businesses to identify areas of excessive use, implement cost-control measures, and promote sustainable printing practices, such as reducing unnecessary print jobs or enforcing duplex printing.

Read more:

>> Insights
>> Xerox’s security approach

Conclusion

Adopting Xerox’s serverless printing solution presents a compelling case for businesses aiming to modernise their operations.

The combination of reduced infrastructure costs, enhanced security, scalability, operational efficiency, and improved cost control makes it a strategic investment.

As organisations continue to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, solutions like Xerox Workplace Cloud offer a pathway to more streamlined and secure printing processes.

Like to know more about how Xerox can help your business?
Contact our team now or call 01865 598 777

 

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