Apps to boost your productivity
Enhance your ability to scan, print, and copy with integrated productivity apps.
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Productivity apps enable businesses to improve their overall productivity by up to 36%.
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By utilising productivity apps, costs can be reduced by up to 20%.
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Document security can be improved by up to 20%, by using productivity apps.
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Collaboration between departments has been shown to improve by 25%.
PRODUCTIVITY APPS
Transforming your printer into a powerhouse.
Printers and Multi-Functional Devices (MFDs) are core systems for most modern businesses.
But new innovations, which allow productivity apps to be installed within the devices, are turning them into much more than just printers, scanners, or copiers. From printing directly from secure cloud storage drives, to scanning files instantly into financial, legal or education record keeping systems, or maybe enabling paid for guest printing within a hotel or conference venue, these apps help users to save significant time and money when completing their daily tasks.
As more apps are released, and more devices equipped to support them, the humble printer is quickly becoming the heart of the office.
Tried, tested, trusted.
We can personally vouch for, and professionally verify, any solution we prescribe.
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Innovative printing heritage
Our hardware and software printing solutions have been a key part of our business for decades.
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Innovative printing heritage
We’ve taken hundreds of clients from analogue to digital solutions, keeping them at the cutting edge of innovations and new technologies, so that they can embed competitive advantages into their organisation and turn everyday tasks into business opportunities.
Tried, tested, trusted.
By using new technologies in our own business, or testing them at our in-house lab, we ensure that we only make recommendations once we’ve put a system through its paces.
OVERCOMING YOUR CHALLENGES
Supercharging printers and people with well-chosen apps.
Productivity apps provide new capabilities and integrate existing ones into a more centralised solution. By eliminating everyday steps from manual workflows, your business becomes a more efficient machine.
The big five challenges of productivity apps:
Integration
Finding the right apps, with the right compatibility, for the right systems.
Security
Allowing access to third-party systems needs rigorous protection processes.
Training
Your workforce needs to be sufficiently trained to maximise new capabilities.
Cost
Licenses need to be chosen carefully to avoid paying for unnecessary capabilities.
Suitability
Avoiding systems with integrations and abilities you’ll pay for but won’t use.
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WE ARE UNIQUE
Independent market resellers
With access to a broad cohort of manufacturers and developers in the marketplace, we’ll propose what we genuinely think will be the best technology for the job – rather than it being all we can sell. Our extensive product list as a multi-brand reseller means we can specify solutions with the most appropriate functionality, connectivity, and productivity benefits.
Alastair Adams
Director
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Productivity in pursuit of sustainability.
Your eco-friendliness is one of the most important components of any project we’ll work with you on.
And one of the best ways to cut your carbon footprint is to economise effort and reduce waste. We can help you find ways to become more sustainable by simply making small changes in the way you work.
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of businesses reduced paper waste when using productivity apps.
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of businesses reduced their energy consumption with productivity apps.
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our word for it…
Commercial deliver. We are fortunate to work with some amazing partners. Here are some examples of great things we hear every day.
A vision for the future that’s
Cutting time at the cutting edge
Innovators are leading the charge for advances in the integration of productivity apps with automated printing and scanning technology. We expect to see this ripple out more widely in the next few years, making it possible for users to remove even more manual steps from everyday processes.
In a vision for our future digital workspaces, data recognition and intelligent scanning will pair with productivity apps, so that when a user is copying a handwritten document, the system can also translate it into a digital file of typed copy, saved in the cloud for later use.
More productivity apps will also be using artificial intelligence for unique automated tasks. Developments in AI will mean that, as users scan their notes to protect and store them, those notes can be summarised and formatted into shorter versions – to save reading and research time.
It’s only a matter of time, and we’ll be bringing the proven tech to our clients – when it’s been tested, de-glitched and ready to make life simpler.
Our process
How we work
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Discover & assess
First, we listen to your requirements, audit your physical and digital setup, and establish your current practice.
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Consult & advise
We’ll consult your key stakeholders and make recommendations to meet your needs and budget.
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Design & test
Future state design options are presented, and a route chosen for piloting proof of concept.
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Implement & control
Then we manage the process of rolling out software, hardware and processes, from start to finish.
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Review & optimise
Once implemented we review; checking the solution meets the original goals and adjusting as required.
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Innovate & grow
As partners, we’re here to flex as your needs evolve; taking the same project to additional departments or advising on another aspect of your digital workspace
Established in
1991
Don’t just take
our word for it…
Commercial deliver. We are fortunate to work with some amazing partners. Here are some examples of great things we hear every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Need to know more about productivity apps? Here are some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If we haven’t answered yours, get in touch and we can do so directly.
What are productivity apps?
Like the apps you use on your phone, to speed up tasks and save time, productivity apps can be installed on printers and MFDs. They seek to remove unnecessary steps from your workflow, by performing tasks like automatically uploading your scanned documents to your cloud drive.
What are the benefits of productivity apps?
They are designed to provide users with a more convenient and efficient experience, whilst enabling greater connectivity and integration that saves time by removing unnecessary workflow steps.
By including user authentication and single-sign-on (SSO), they enhance security whilst simplifying access.
Ultimately, they are intended to increase user productivity and satisfaction with the device and the business process or task.
Can I install apps on my current printer?
It very much depends on the make and model of your device and whether the manufacturer has implemented an app ecosystem.
Contact Commercial to discuss what you have and what you’d like to achieve, so we can confirm the options that are available to you.
What productivity apps are available?
There are lots of apps available and more are coming out almost daily. Some of the most common are cloud storage (integrating with services like SharePoint, Google Drive, and Dropbox), legal (iManage, Clio, and Leap), and finance (Xero, Safe, and QuickBooks.) to highlight just a few.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
Other areas of interest
We offer more than just software support: our specialists are here to maximise the potential of your business, enhance efficiency, and create a smarter, safer business environment for you.
Print Room Technology
Take your print room to the next level with our comprehensive technology services. Our solutions empower your business with efficient document processing, high-quality output, and seamless workflow management.
Print Management
Simplify your print processes with our comprehensive print management services. Our solutions encompass print tracking, secure printing, and customisable workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Device Security
Enhance the security of your business printing environment with our tailored device security services. From encryption to access controls, we provide peace of mind for your print infrastructure.
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Enhancing customer benefits through our MPS team
I am incredibly proud of the strides our Managed Print Services (MPS) Team has made in delivering exceptional print solutions to our valued customers. Today, I am excited to share my recommendations on how we can further enhance the benefits our customers receive through the expertise of our MPS Team. We continually reinforce our commitment to delivering top-notch service to our customers and continue to strive for excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity, solidifying our position as a trusted partner in the business services industry.
Simone Hindmarch
Co-founder and managing director
Customer Safety:
At Commercial, customer safety and data security are paramount.
That’s why we utilise one-time passwords (OTP) to verify email addresses and ensure a secure user experience.
When communicating with us via our website, you’ll receive a unique OTP via email, which acts as a temporary code to confirm your identity.
This additional layer of authentication safeguards against unauthorised access and protects your personal information from potential threats. By implementing OTP verification, we maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, providing our valued customers with peace of mind and a safe environment for their online interactions.
Your trust is our priority, and we are committed to upholding the utmost security measures to protect your data at every step.