Microsoft announces cloud-based printing solution Universal Print

Microsoft unveiled Universal Print, a cloud-based print solution today.  The new service, available as a private preview at the time of writing, enables a "simple, rich and secure print experience for users" and helps "reduce time and effort for IT", according to Microsoft's announcement. Universal Print moves "key Windows Server print functionality" to the Microsoft 365 cloud so that it is no longer necessary to install printer drivers on individual devices or maintain on-premises print servers. The new technology adds features such as security groups for printer access and location-based printer discovery on top of that. Microsoft highlights the advantages… [Continue Reading]