Sharp says IDC MarketScape named it a Major Player in laser production printers
Sharp said the IDC MarketScape assessment evaluated 11 manufacturers and cited its production print portfolio, service network and workflow integration.
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America said Monday that Sharp was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment.
Sharp said the report points to its service network, workflow integration and production print portfolio. The company is using the recognition to market its production print business to commercial printers, central reprographics departments, in-plant print facilities and enterprise customers.
In a press release dated Aug. 4 and datelined Montvale, New Jersey, Sharp said IDC MarketScape evaluated 11 laser production print equipment manufacturers across 25 criteria categories. Sharp said the assessment used customer feedback and examined vendor capabilities, strategies and market presence. The company said the report reference number is #EUR154121926 and that the assessment date was May 2026.
Sharp said the recognition reflects its focus on print solutions for commercial and enterprise use. The company said its production print systems are designed to help customers expand application offerings, improve turnaround times, reduce outsourcing costs and support output across a range of media types.
Dino Pagliarello, vice president of product management and production print at Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, said in the release that the recognition validates Sharp's commitment to innovation, reliability and workflow automation. He said Sharp is positioned to provide print performance, industry leading partners, workflow integration and service support.
The release also included a company description saying SIICA is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. It said Sharp offers secure printer and multifunction printer solutions, digital production printing systems, commercial displays, projectors, laptops, software and managed services.
The announcement did not include a response from IDC. The source provided for this story is a company press release, so the recognition is reported as Sharp's account of the assessment.
Sharp said it will continue to market its production print offerings to commercial and enterprise users. It did not announce a new product launch, pricing change or timeline tied to the IDC recognition.
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