The idea of outsourcing IT support to a third-party service provider isn’t new. IT services for hire have been around since before the internet. But they haven’t been nearly as important as they have been for the past ten or twenty years. As more core business operations take place in the digital space, technology expertise makes a big difference for companies. It can help them stand out, resolve serious problems, improve productivity, and more. The [...]
Cybersecurity threats have become a key concern in many sectors, especially in education and learning institutes. The increased inter-connectivity of school systems and networks has led to increased efficiencies but has also inadvertently opened avenues for information security attacks. Moreover, the lack of trained IT staff in cybersecurity strategies has increased the risk of these attacks. As school resumes, it is essential to tighten security measures since the education sector is especially vulnerable to attacks [...]
With an exponential increase in high-profile cyberattacks over the past few years, business leaders are ramping up their efforts to ensure that their networks are secure. But like a chain, a company’s network is only as strong as its weakest link. And unfortunately, many organizations (and perhaps your own!) often overlook that weakest link(s)…your printers and/or copiers! Yes, your networked printers are vulnerable to cyberattacks and if your printer security is weak, you’re inviting trouble. [...]
Are you still looking at copiers as either too expensive or incapable of adding enough value to your business? You might be surprised just how much you can gain from using a copier in the office instead of running around town paying for top-dollar services or forcing all clients and customers to subscribe to paperless communications. There are at least five ways copiers can add value and boost your business. Reducing Cost per Copy With [...]
If your organization is going through digital transformation, you should know your printers play a critical role. Having intelligent multifunction printers helps increase productivity, improves the efficiency of your processes, and keeps your data more secure. Therefore, many businesses find that partnering with a Managed Print Services provider not only helps them get their print costs under control, but they can also support their digital workplace needs. Here are five things to consider that will [...]
How well-protected do you think your company’s network is? As effective as you may believe it to be, it’s probably not as safe as you’d like, given the wide range of sophisticated attacks and vulnerabilities in existence. Small business networks, whether based on an in-house infrastructure or existing entirely in the cloud, are more complex than ever before. The Internet of Things contains so many devices that can communicate with each other and exchange sensitive [...]
An ongoing study conducted by the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University has been tracking the effects of cybercrime on businesses for over 19 years. Their most recent report found that 80 percent of all businesses have been successfully hacked to steal or alter data or to make company secrets public. The Duke study found that 60 percent of businesses with more than 1,000 employees have been through at least one cyberattack. Meanwhile, 85 percent of [...]
Is it time to upgrade your office copier? Maybe it works, but it's starting to slow down and is getting harder to maintain. Or, you need the latest features like a cloud-ready device. Whatever your motivation, now is the perfect time to upgrade. The market for lightly used machines is better than it has been in years. If your copier is a few years old and you want or need to upgrade, here are five [...]
As an organization, a data breach can be a tremendously damaging incident. Even though cybersecurity tools can be extremely helpful in intercepting cyberattacks, hackers may still find a way to infiltrate them. For this reason, it is wise for every employee, including senior management, to know the warning signs of a cyberattack. Below is a list of the most common ones to keep in your sight. Unexpected File Changes A hacker will always try to [...]
Did you know that for most businesses, the print environment is the last unaudited area of their operation? Is your print environment functioning at peak efficiency? Are you in control of your monthly print spending? If not, it could be costing you thousands in unnecessary annual spending. If you're ready to get your print spending under control, here are five signs to watch for that can point you toward a Managed Print Solution! Do you [...]