Pharos lands IDC MarketScape Leader spot for print management software

Pharos Systems International said Oct. 1 it was named a Leader in IDC’s 2026 MarketScape for worldwide print management solutions independent software. The ranking could help the enterprise print vendor win larger organizations weighing cloud, SaaS and security-focused print modernization.

Why it matters: - The IDC MarketScape recognition can strengthen Pharos’ position with large enterprises evaluating print management platforms. - IDC highlighted Pharos for organizations with 10,000 or more employees, multiple locations, multivendor fleets and strict security or compliance requirements. - The report also pointed to Pharos for buyers looking at native cloud and SaaS-based print management, as well as feature-rich on-premises or private cloud options. - The endorsement may matter most for IT teams trying to reduce infrastructure complexity and bring print into broader cloud and security modernization efforts.

What happened: - Pharos Systems International announced that IDC MarketScape named the company a Leader in the Worldwide Print Management Solutions Independent Software 2026 Vendor Assessment. - The assessment is identified as Doc. #US54124826 and was published in September 2026. - The announcement came on Oct. 1, 2026, from West Henrietta, N.Y. - Pharos said the recognition reflects its enterprise print management work for distributed organizations.

The details: - IDC said Pharos should be on the short list for large organizations evaluating native cloud, SaaS-based print management. - IDC also said buyers seeking on-premises or private cloud deployment should consider Pharos because of its enterprise deployment track record. - The report cited documented outcomes including Liberty Mutual’s $100 million in savings and U.S. Bank’s 40% fleet reduction. - Pharos Cloud is a cloud-native platform for managing print across multi-vendor environments. - Pharos Cloud is designed to eliminate print servers, centralize administration, strengthen security and improve visibility. - Pharos provides enterprise print management solutions for large, distributed organizations. - Pharos said its software is built to help enterprises modernize print infrastructure and operations. - Josh Orum, CEO of Pharos, said the company sees the ranking as evidence of its work helping enterprises align print with broader IT strategy. - Kevin Pickhardt, executive chairman of Pharos Systems International, said print infrastructure has often lagged behind broader enterprise IT change.

Between the lines: - IDC’s language suggests the print market is being judged less as a back-office utility and more as part of cloud, security and operations planning. - For Pharos, the Leader placement reinforces a sales pitch that combines cloud readiness with deployment flexibility. - The cited customer outcomes give the company concrete proof points for ROI-focused buyers.

What's next: - Pharos is likely to use the IDC result in enterprise sales and marketing aimed at large, distributed organizations. - The company will continue positioning PrintOps as a cloud-native approach to print management and infrastructure operations. - IDC buyers will keep comparing vendors on capabilities, strategy and future market success factors through the MarketScape framework.

The bottom line: - IDC’s Leader designation gives Pharos a credibility boost with enterprise buyers that want print management tied to cloud modernization, security and operational efficiency.