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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago First Week of October 2008 Real Copier Sales I just think of Print Management (or Managed Print Services) as the extension of copier programs into the print environment...all service and supplies for a set cost per copy (or in this case print). Sometimes it includes hardware, sometimes not. The other aspect we bring to the table is the establishment of...... more here Enjoy These awesome copiers threads from 15 Years Ago Copier leases spark Town Board...

Transactional Conversations Squash Relational Growth!

Being in sales is an extremely challenging, fun, exhausting, mundane, a grind, and a highly competitive game. It’s exciting to finally get that “sale” , that pumps you up even more for the next one. Let's drop some honesty here.... How may in sales are on a quest to get to the sale as fast as possible? Allow me to expand on this one... How soon can I convert the first handshake (virtual or face-to-face) to shipping an order to them? How fast can I get through all the details of a meeting to...

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago First Week of October 2013 Real Copier Sales Most will say, argghh, it's way to complicated and I don't have the time for that. All I want to do is sell and make money or I'm sure the commission report is correct and there's no need to double check it. How about this one that was once stated to me many years ago, "we don't make mistakes with commission reports". WHAT!! read the rest here Check These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Konica...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

Real Copier Sales I've always stated that as long as you work hard you never know what tomorrow will bring you. For years and years I've spent at least 30-45 minutes a day on Linkedin. Whether it's giving congrats for a new job/position, posting links to this site, posting interesting links to other sites, sharing threads, and making sure I send everyone a "happy birthday" note more here Enjoy These Awesome Copier Threads from 5 Years Ago Konica Minolta’s Award Winning Digital Print...

With version 7.9, DocuWare enables optimal purchase-to-pay process

With version 7.9, DocuWare enables optimal purchase-to-pay process ~ From purchase order to payment - businesses experience increased efficiency and ROI~ Beacon NY, September 28, 2023 – DocuWare, a leading provider of document management and workflow automation solutions, provides optimized mapping of the procurement process with the release of its latest software version 7.9. Purchase-to-Pay is a complex business process within a company, where multiple steps take place across multiple...

Today's Hacked!

Hacked! Sony investigates cyberattack as hackers fight over who's responsible ....Sony investigating as 3.14 GB of data leaked. This week, a threat actor by the name of RansomedVC claimed it had hacked SONY.com and put its "data and .. NYC's Baccarat hotel where $18k suites come with a courtesy Mercedes and their priciest ..... New York City 's opulent Baccarat attack has denied it is facing a cyber attack which impacted its crystalwear sister brand. Revealed Tuesday in an email from the...

Image One Boosts Productivity by 300% with Large Format Scanning Solution;

Online Document Storage is a Big Seller for Scanning Services Provider Chantilly, VA – Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces that Image One has boosted scanning productivity by 300% with the 42-inch Contex HD Ultra X large-format scanner. The Florida-based document management services provider upgraded to the HD Ultra X for faster order processing while lowering customer costs and boosting margins. Image One combines the scanning services with its popular online...

Listening Between the Lines

While it's on my mind, because in a few days I forget how I was able to add some in-site with a rep today. We met (virtual appointment) with an existing account. I was called in since I'm the resident guru of wide format. The client was looking to replace a very old HP plotter because they see the writing on the wall. In addition, days with out a plotter will put the entire company at a standstill. Yes, prints still that important in their workflow. Can you image having 20 year old print...

There's A Kitty in the Kitchen

Ok, absolutely nothing to do with copiers, I wrote this many years ago and can even sing it. Maybe one day I will, but in the mean time this is great for those youngsters. My son can still recite this at the age of 38. There’s A Kitty in the Kitchen There’s a kitty in the kitchen and she’s lookin at your food, There’s a kitty in the kitchen and she’s sniffing at your food, There’s a kitty in the kitchen and she’s eatin all your food, so wake up little puppy and chase the kitty out! There’s a...

Today's Hacked!

Hacked! 'All Of Sony Systems' Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group ......There's a new gang on the dark web that claims it's breached all of Sony's systems in a ransomware attack. Read More: GTA 6 Leaker Hacked Rockstar ... Hunter Biden claims in lawsuit that Rudy Giuliani hacked his data .....“[Biden]'s data was manipulated, altered and damaged before it was copied and sent to Defendants; and Defendants' illegal hacking and tampering has ... Hunter Biden digs hole even deeper by falsely...

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Seceon Announces aiXDR-PMax at DattoCon23

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Leading AI and ML-powered cybersecurity platform for managed services providers shares new capabilities with the Kaseya, Datto and AutoTask MSP communities. WESTFORD, Mass. , Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seceon , the pioneer of the first cybersecurity platform that augments and automates security operations services for MSPs and MSSPs, with an AI and ML-powered aiSIEM, aiXDR, and aiMSSP platform, announces aiXDR-PMax enabling partners with comprehensive protection, detection, automatic...Read More...
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Avinext Introduces the Avinext Advantage Managed Services Portfolio

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Anyone interested in learning about the Avinext Advantage suite of IT Managed Services in College Station, TX can find out more by visiting the Avinext. COLLEGE STATION, TX, USA, October 2, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- Avinext is pleased to announce the launch of Avinext Advantage, a suite of proactive, managed services for AV/UC spaces, Security Management, and IT infrastructure and end-user systems, as part of their 35-year anniversary celebration. Avinext’s commitment to excellence and...Read More...
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Printers/MFPs may be unprotected endpoints

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Printers/MFPs may be unprotected endpoints report published by Forrestar Consulting 72% of companies have hybrid working model 75% say shift to remote work has magnified IT security issues 60% have issues with managing security on remote endpoints 55% struggle managing firmware on remote devices 42% schedule firmware updates annually 50% say they have inadequate solution to manage security on remote devices 54% admit that encrypting hard drives is insufficientRead More...
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75% of Companies Struggling with IT Operational Challenges in a Hybrid World

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PALO ALTO, Calif., September 28, 2023 – HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the findings of a new commissioned study, conducted by Forrester Consulting , highlighting the need for companies to adopt always-on endpoint management to cater for increasingly dispersed global workforces. 72% of companies surveyed currently have a hybrid working model, with 75% of respondents reporting that the shift to remote and hybrid working models has magnified IT operational challenges. 1 Forrester...Read More...
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Couple arrested for using MFP to make fake$

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Couple arrested for using MFP to make fake$ Federal prosecutors have charged a couple in Panama City, Florida for allegedly using a color MFP to make $30,000 in counterfeit currency Arrested after using fake cash at local Circle K, Publix, Walgreens and Winn-Dixie stores James Brian Oaksmith was arrested by Naples, Florida police after he allegedly make fake $100 bills with a color MFP and attempted to use one at a local McDonalds.Read More...
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Survey on employee work relationship

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Survey on employee work relationship Research published by HP Inc. based on survey results of employees in 12 countries 29% experience purpose, empowerment and connection to their work 20% believe the leaders have evolved their leadership styles to adapt to new working styles 25% consistently receive the respect and value they feel they deserve from employer 70% value strong power and technical skills 25% feel their employer implements the right tools to support hybrid work 83% are willing...Read More...
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Xerox buys out Carl Icahn

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Xerox buys out Carl Icahn what’s next? - Corporate raider, Carl Icahn, has over time, bought controlling interest in Xerox by spending almost $588 million on stock in the company according to Insider Trades newsletter Xerox announced it will borrow money to pay $542 million to buy all this stock back in a press release All of Carl Icahn’s staff will resign from the Xerox board of directors Icahn acquired the shares and stopped Fujifilm from acquiring Xerox in 2018, and attempted to arrange a...Read More...
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Ricoh Established as U of A's Print Mail Copy Provider

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Ricoh Established as U of A's Print Mail Copy Provider Oct. 02, 2023 As of today, Monday, Oct. 2, Ricoh has been established as the university's preferred provider of Print-Mail-Copy Solutions. The campus community will continue to have access to high-speed, high-quality printing options, a copy and ship center, self-service printers and more. Some of the additional benefits from the contract with Ricoh include: A variety of production print capabilities including digital color, black and...Read More...

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