What we do
Smarter Print, Delivered Differently
Channel IP optimises your setup, removes the costs & complexity, and provides premium ongoing service - so you get better managed print without the hassle.
The managed print challenges we tackle for our clients every day.
Many businesses are unknowingly impacted by outdated print agreements or poorly aligned setups, leading to unnecessary cost, complexity and operational drag.
Channel IP works on behalf of businesses across Australia, New Zealand and internationally to uncover where print is falling short: identifying cost-saving opportunities, aligning contracts with actual business needs, and holding service providers to account.
Many businesses are locked into rigid, overpriced agreements that lack transparency.
- Contracts are often inflated by unnecessary markups and reseller margins
- Unclear terms, hidden fees, and auto-renew clauses undermine control
- Disconnected billing structures make it hard to track true monthly costs
Without proper management, print environments quickly become costly and chaotic.
- A mix of unsupported devices leads to inefficiencies and increased support costs creating print technicians out of your valuable staff!
- Lack of print policies results in waste, overuse, and lost accountability
- No clear replacement strategy creates downtime and unnecessary service calls
Aging print infrastructure can become a weak link in your IT and data security.
- Legacy devices often lack encryption, access control, and secure firmware
- Inconsistent update processes leave vulnerabilities across the fleet
- Limited central oversight increases exposure to compliance risks
Too many organisations find themselves managing vendors instead of outcomes.
- Locked into manufacturer or reseller specific contracts with little flexibility or leverage
- Inconsistent service quality, slow response times, and weak escalation paths
- Projects frequently expand in scope or cost without clear change control
Unmanaged print environments are rarely aligned with ESG or cost-saving goals.
- Excessive toner and paper use due to lack of monitoring or effective policies
- Outdated devices consume more energy and fall short of modern standards
- No baseline tracking or reduction plans to support sustainability objectives
The Process
Channel IP is 100% independent. We’re not aligned with any print brand. We only work for you - reviewing your current setup, advising how to fix what’s broken, and managing the entire process from start to finish:
Structured analysis of your current print setup
Tailored managed print solutions
Support that stays with you
Your advocate in negotiations
Full project oversight
Structured analysis of your current print setup
Your advocate in negotiations
Tailored managed print solutions
Full project oversight
Support that stays with you
Gavin Netto | IT Operations / Cyber Security Manager
Middendorp Electrical
The Impact We Deliver
Real numbers. Real results.
Thousands of devices. Hundreds of millions of pages. Fully managed, fully optimised.
All Print Manufacturers - Best Suited Policy
We operate across the full print vendor landscape, giving you access to more choice, greater flexibility, and solutions selected purely on fit, not affiliation.
Start With a Risk Free, Independent Print Review
The Managed Print Experts at Channel IP are available to assess your current print environment, identify cost-saving opportunities, and show you where performance can improve – with zero risk as our guarantee of immediate feedback & value to you.
Get the full picture before you renew, upgrade or commit.
About Us:
Get to Know Channel IP
We’re not your typical print people, and that’s exactly the point.
Our team of managed print experts help solve these challenges through independent, vendor-neutral expertise – delivering transparent insights, improved contracts, streamlined operations, and a more secure, cost-effective print environment.
FAQs
Get straight answers to the most common questions about print strategy, vendor management, and how Channel IP works.
Unlike traditional print providers that are typically aligned with a single manufacturer or brand, Channel IP operates as a fully independent consultancy. This independence ensures that our recommendations are impartial and tailored exclusively to your business needs free from sales targets or vendor obligations. Our audits are designed around your current environment and future objectives, not product promotions.
Being vendor agnostic means Channel IP isn’t focused on selling hardware or software and has no financial obligations with any print brands or manufacturers. This independence allows us to recommend only the most suitable solutions from across the entire market – based solely on your business needs. It’s a more objective and transparent approach to optimising your print environment.
Once your print agreements and associated usage invoices are provided, we typically deliver a high-level summary within 1-2 business days. For larger, or onsite-based audits, we average around 5 minutes per device to complete the review. Following that, we present our findings and, where appropriate, outline clear next steps.
Everything we do is completely confidential and discreet. Your current provider will not be contacted, and we do not share your information with third parties. We begin all engagements under a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect your data and intentions from the start.
Absolutely. We assess your current print agreements to spot risks and inefficiencies. If early termination or renegotiation is the best path, we provide clear guidance through the entire process, advising on supplier obligations and any communications required to deliver the most effective outcome to your business.