Xerox and Cisco to Form Alliance to Deliver Cloud Services; Combine Network Intelligence and Print Management (CSCO, XRX)

Xerox Corporation XRX and Cisco CSCO announced today that they intend to form an alliance to simplify IT management by delivering cloud-based services and technology solutions that combine network intelligence and print. The alliance plans to bring Xerox's market-leading managed print and cloud IT outsourcing (ITO) services to customers over Cisco's intelligent network infrastructure. Both companies will arm channel partners with solutions that help businesses extend their existing IT investments to improve performance and reduce cost. Through this alliance, Xerox and Cisco plan to make IT applications more accessible and improve efficiency for the workforce with solutions such as mobile printing – the ability to print from any device, anytime, anywhere.