Posts by Brad Steeves
Four tips for proper paper storage and handling
Proper paper handling and storage is essential for maintaining the productivity, efficiency and quality output of your commercial printing operation. When was the last time you thought about paper handling and storage? Chances are, it’s been a while. Many commercial printers use such a high volume of paper that it rarely stays on the shelf…
Read MoreIs Your Printer the New Trojan Horse?
Of all the business machines commonly found in a corporate offices, businesses, schools, government buildings, or even home offices, the traditional office printer is generally perceived as benign and non-threatening. However, in the age of increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, the printer’s passive function is also the weakest link in an organization’s IT security defense strategy.…
Read More5 Tips for Better Video Conferencing
As businesses reinvent their work practices with teams working from the office, home, and on the road – or any combination of the above – many meetings have moved online. Platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Slack have emerged to provide a remote boardroom space where everyone can ‘meet’. But employers must also ensure their…
Read MorePlanning Ahead: Essential Disaster Recovery Considerations
It always pays to be prepared. This is especially true for companies that rely on computer systems to conduct business. Whether it’s a natural disaster, human error, equipment failure, or a cyberattack, any unforeseen event that interferes with access to your data, software, network, or connectivity can prove to be catastrophic for small- and medium-sized…
Read MoreJust How Green is Your Paper
Just How Green is Your Paper? If your company is trying to do its part to go “green”, one area, in particular, you might want to focus your efforts on is paper. Considering how much paper the average office goes through each year, it’s important to recognize that some paper products are greener than others,…
Read MoreHow to video call from your kitchen table
So much has changed in the way we live, work, and play in the past few months. As the novel coronavirus swept the world by storm, businesses implemented work from home policies on a scale never before seen. For many businesses, this completely upended the entire fabric of their working situation. Many employers and teams…
Read MoreHow To Maintain Efficiency While Working From Home
As global health concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic continue to disrupt the way we live, interact, and work, many people have found themselves in uncharted territory. We know that many people are facing hard times and uncertainty, especially when it comes to employment and the economy more generally. For those of us still lucky enough…
Read More5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Copier and Printer
Whether you have a small business with one printer or a large business with a fleet of machines, upgrading your equipment has the potential to increase efficiency and cut costs. Here are five reasons why your business should consider upgrading its office equipment. 1. Improved Quality Upgrades often come with new technology designed specifically to…
Read MoreKeys to Creating a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy
The digital transformation has impacted every aspect of our lives, and that includes the way we do business. Unless you’re a group of neighborhood kids selling lemonade from a stand on your sidewalk, your company is at risk from cyber threats that can result in grave consequences. Responsible business owners are well aware of how…
Read MoreAddition by Subtraction: What Can MPS Reduce for You?
Lower Costs – It’s estimated the average company spends between five and 15 percent of its annual revenue on document costs. However, according to The Gartner Group, MPS can help businesses reduce printing expenditures by up to 30 percent. How? By: • eliminating outdated, inefficient, or redundant devices • consolidating your print fleet and removing unnecessary…
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