Short blog tonight or maybe a log blog..., we'll see. The first half of 2024 was awesome since I was above quota for revenue and on par for net new business. However, June took a severe toll on my opportunities. Where I typically handle about 25 opportunities per month, this dwindled to maybe 10 legit opportunities for July, with many others stalling. You could say the writing was on the wall for the second half of the year. Usually, I would look for possible lease upgrades over the next six...

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The Future of Work Weekly: How Technology is Shaping the World New Weekly Blog Sponsored by VisualVault Earns Recognition in G2 Summer 2024 Reports VisualVault, a leading provider of digital document management solutions, has been recognized once again in the G2 Summer 2024 Reports. This achievement follows previous acknowledgments in G2's Winter and Spring reports. The company has secured spots on both the Grid® Report and the Relationship Index for Document Management, highlighting its...

Hacked! 7/24/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Healthcare Sector Hacked MediSecure data listed as sold on dark web The data from the now defunct MediSecure includes prescription information for millions of Australians, and despite being sold already being sold. Read more: YouTube Michigan Medicine hacked – patient data records exposed Nearly 57,000 patient records from the University of Michigan Medicine system were potentially exposed to cyber criminals.

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Exploring Digital Transformation: Success Stories and Insights Success Stories in Digital Transformation Digital transformation has become a crucial factor for businesses aiming to thrive in today's competitive landscape. CEO Insights Asia highlights several success stories where organizations have effectively leveraged digital transformation to drive positive change. These stories exemplify how adopting new technologies and strategies can lead to significant improvements in efficiency,...

Hacked! 7/23/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Healthcare Sector Hacked MediSecure data listed as sold on dark web The data from the now defunct MediSecure includes prescription information for millions of Australians, and despite being sold already being sold......Read more: YouTube Michigan Medicine hacked – patient data records exposed Nearly 57,000 patient records from the University of Michigan Medicine system were potentially exposed to cyber...

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Hacked! 7/22/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Healthcare Sector Michigan Medicine patient data compromised in U-M cyberattack Patient information may have been accessed when employee emails and attachments were hacked between May 23-May 29 at Michigan Medicine..... Read more Nearly 12.9M impacted by MediSecure hack A hack on MediSecure, an Australian prescription delivery service, compromised the information of almost 12.9 million individuals..... read...

This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago Third Week of July 2014 Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago) Nice post. Truly, "Attitude is everything". Whenever I get a bit gun-shy about making cold calls (which is more often than not, I confess) and the seeming 'wasted' effort it can feel like, I remember some sage advice my wife (a.k.a Head Cheerleader) gave me one time, which helps: "Honey, remember, you're just looking for the live ones." ...... . more here Check Out These Great Copier...

As we start off or time together, I ask you to give thought to your clients, as this this quote highlights how people frequently overlook and fail to appreciate the most important aspects in their lives. It suggests that we should be more mindful and grateful for the fundamental things that contribute to our well-being and happiness, such as your clients. I believe recognizing and appreciating them can lead to a more fulfilling and content sales life. Keeping your clients front and center...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Third Week of July 2019 Real Copier Sales I have been in the industry for 25 years and something new just started recently. Private equity firms are buying copier dealerships. Not just one or two but 5 different ones in the US. I started my career at IKON many years ago and as the company started to come together as a company I recognized we were in trouble. At the time I thought HP would buy it but as you know Ricoh purchased it. Probably the...

This show we dive deep with Bill about AI software with Kodak Alaris scanners. We also touch base with what we know with the recent layoffs with Ricoh USA

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Hacked! 7/17/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Major Data Breaches and Leaks Email Addresses of 15 Million Trello Users Leaked on Hacking Forum Today, emo shared the entire list of 15,115,516 profiles on the Breached hacking forum for eight site credits (worth $2.32). Read more Federal Agencies Likely Victims in Massive AT&T Hacking Call and text records from dozens of federal agencies are believed to be among millions stolen in a massive breach of...

Hacked! 7/16/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Major Data Breaches and Leaks Hacker Group Claims It Hacked Disney's Internal 'Slack' Channels Over Artists' Contracts, AI An activist hacking group claimed it hacked the internal communications at Disney. Read more Hackers Claim to Have Leaked 1.1 TB of Disney Slack Messages Disney's internal communications leaked online after hack, including data from nearly 10,000 Slack messages. Read more Personal Accounts...