The rise of word processors, workflow software and the cloud propelled the adoption of paperless offices. Decades later, however, entire sectors still struggle to let go of paper and printers.
The pandemic gave paperless plans a boost, accelerating the gradual phaseout of physical printers in favor of digital tools.
Enrique Lores, CEO of HP, told investors in May that the number of pages printed dropped by 20% since the beginning of the pandemic, a development he attributed to hybrid work.
Shipments of hard copy peripherals, a category of devices that includes printers and copiers, dropped 12.8% between 2019 and 2023, according to IDC. more here