myPAT Cloud
General
myPAT Cloud is a software platform that provides managed print services (MPS) for businesses. It allows companies to monitor and manage their printing infrastructure, including printers, copiers, and other devices, from a central location. myPAT Cloud can collect data on printer usage, including page counts, ink or toner levels, and error messages, which can help businesses optimize their printing environment to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
myPAT Cloud software offers a range of features, including automated supplies ordering, remote diagnostics and troubleshooting, and detailed reporting and analysis. This can help businesses better understand their printing needs and make informed decisions about their printing strategy. Additionally, myPAT Cloud can integrate with PAT MPS or other software systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, to provide a more comprehensive view of business operations.
The importance of Dashboard
The dashboard in myPAT Cloud software is an important component of the platform as it provides a visual representation of the key performance indicators (KPIs) for an organization’s printing infrastructure. It allows users to quickly and easily access information about their printing environment and make informed decisions based on real-time data.
Here are some of the key benefits of a dashboard in myPAT Cloud software:
Real-time visibility: Dashboards provide real-time visibility into printer usage, supplies levels, and error messages, allowing businesses to monitor their printing infrastructure and quickly respond to issues as they arise.
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- Data analysis: Dashboards enable users to analyze large amounts of data and identify trends and patterns. This can help businesses optimize their printing environment and reduce costs.
- Customization: Dashboards in myPAT Cloud software can be customized to display the KPIs that are most important to a particular business. This allows users to focus on the metrics that matter most to them.
- Actionable insights: Dashboards provide actionable insights that can help businesses make informed decisions about their printing infrastructure. For example, a dashboard may highlight a printer that is consistently low on supplies, prompting the user to order more before it runs out.
- Collaboration: Dashboards in myPAT Cloud software can be shared with team members or other stakeholders, enabling collaboration and better decision-making across the organization.
Data Collector Agents
myPAT Cloud uses two kind of DCA:
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- PAT MEAP Client: Software which can be installed on Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE series. Device on which is installed is used as server and collect data from other devices (any vendor) on network. Application can be installed directly fom touchscreen by entering 16 digit code. When enters application is downloaded from Canon server and started. Additional configuration can be done via web aplication or myPAT Cloud portal.
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- DCA for Windows: Software which can be installed on Windows computer and works as service. In background collect data from network devices and send to myPAT Cloud. Additional configuration can be done via myPAT Cloud portal.