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Today's Hacked! Security Breach: 23andMe Reports Unauthorized Access to Ancestry Data of 6.9 Million Users" 6.9 Million Users Affected : Nearly half of 23andMe's customer base impacted. Stolen Data : Names, birth years, relationship labels, DNA details, ancestry reports, and locations compromised. Exploited Feature : Hackers used the DNA Relatives feature to access account holder and relatives' data. Password Reuse : Breach due to reused passwords, emphasizing the need for stronger security.

What Gets Recycled in My Electronic Devices?

Cell phones, tablets, and laptops are integral parts of our lives yet have a finite lifespan. When they reach the end of their usefulness, it falls on each of us to consider their environmental impact and pave the way to a sustainable future. Recycling these devices is not only a responsible choice but also a crucial step towards reducing electronic waste. There are specific components to these gadgets that can be broken down, recycled, and repurposed for future devices. The Anatomy of...

MSP & MSSP & IT Industry Notes

Sponsored by December 3rd, 2023 Arcoa Group Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications, and...

Becoming A Professional Requires An Investment, Are You Willing To Make It?

What are the first words that come to mind when you think about investing? Stocks? Real estate? Coins? Becoming a sales professional requires a different form of investing. As we kick off our time together, I ask you to reflect upon the above the quote and last three words, invest in yourself . This is going to be a mirror moment for many of you... If you fail to invest in yourself, you will never be able to collect on yourself. What does this mean to you? When was the last time you invested...

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago First Week of December 2013 Real Copier Sales Real Copier Sales I think, in general, companies put way too much stock in how much of a difference a Sales Manager can make. I also feel that all to often the "Peter Principle" comes into play. For those that aren't aware,The Peter Principle is a........ read more here Check These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Canon Demonstrates Creative Application Of Latest Graphic Art Printers At Art...

Ask Us Anything

It was during the early days of Covid19 that Greg and I did a series of Virtual Live Chats with Print4Pay Hotel members and followers of Greg Walters. Those were some dark days for those us that made a living selling office technology belly to belly. There we many questions, not many answers along many comments about how many us were changing the way we communicated with our clients. Those chats gave us the confidence that we could change. Sharing our stories with others and their stories...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago First Week of December 2018 Real Copier Sales A sales rep sold a Ricoh MP C4504ex to a real estate company. The company was hoping to bill back the realtors for copies and prints and have the users authenticate via the key cards with the Ricoh QCA and card reader. Everything is great on paper but no one brought up to the rep... .. more here View These Awesome Copier Threads Below Toshiba Expands Award-Winning Multifunction Printer Line Art Post ·...

Real Copier Sales "A Sales Rep Sold a Ricoh MP C4504ex"

For the past couple of years I've been posting short snippets of comments from me and our members about selling copiers. These are posting in our weekly series below. This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago I'm not sure how many are clicking the links to those stories, thus I thought I would start a blog series dedicated to our members and their experiences with selling copiers. A sales rep sold...

Don’t Be Like Everyone else When Presenting Copier MFP Proposals (part five)

Add Graphics to your proposal I understand we all add pictures/graphics of copiers and MFPs to our proposals. However why not take it a step further and create your own image via AI. Pictures/images especially created with AI will show the client that you and your company are different. In most proposals we always want to tell clients what makes us unique and different. At times I’ll use Night Café to create a special image. Don’t be like everyone else, be creative. So pic's I used

53 Million!

Thanks to everyone throughout the years. Even though I've started the Print4Pay Hotel hotel back in 2003, I only started collecting web stats in 2013. I was floored when I started adding up the numbers.

Today's Hacked!

Today's Hacked! Lee County student Chromebooks hacked in ‘Cyber Monday prank’ Lee County, Florida School district officials confirmed the incident's occurrence 89,337 devices distributed across elementary, middle, and high schools Identified involved students; further disciplinary action if more individuals implicated School district ensured no personal information accessed or stolen during the incident Ardent Health Services hit by ransomware attack, offline since Nov 23 Hospitals divert...

MSP, MSSP & IT Industry Notes for November 26th, 2023

Sponsored by November 27th, 2023 Arcoa Group Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications,...

This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

Real Copier Sales Funny Story from Jason R Back in the days before email, I had designed a spreadsheet that did a long series of very complex calculations for our remote offices. I had posted a funny story here several years ago, that I had to post again for the folks that never read it. I installed and trained an Aficio 3035 yesterday to a Sheriff's Office. One of the ladies (who is a true blonde) was asking questions on the yellow key. I instructed her that before you make copies, to press...

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Konica Minolta Installs JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Konica Minolta Installs JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct Positions Printer to be Top Print Shop for Digital Embellishment in Canada Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) a leader in industrial and commercial printing and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the installation of its JETvarnish 3D Evolution Press at Print Panther Direct . Located in Toronto, Canada, Print Panther Direct is an...Read More...
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Lexmark Again Named a Sustainability Leader by Quocirca

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Lexmark Again Named a Sustainability Leader by Quocirca LEXINGTON, Ky. , Dec. 5, 2023 / PRNewswire / -- Lexmark , a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2023 Sustainability Vendor Landscape report by global print and market insight research firm Quocirca. Lexmark was also a Leader in the Quocirca 2022 Sustainability Vendor Landscape. The report highlights three significant advances for Lexmark in 2023: Achieving CarbonNeutral ®...Read More...
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An HP executive appears to indicate a preference for binding customers to costly printer subscription plans.

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An HP executive appears to indicate a preference for binding customers to costly printer subscription plans reported on techradar.com HP's CFO notes a 20% higher customer value in subscription models like Instant Ink, fostering longer-term loyalty. HP offers ink and toner subscriptions from $0.99 to $24.99/month, emphasizing convenience and automatic replacements. Consumer subscriptions grew notably, but HP faced an 18% decline in its printing business, possibly due to sustainability...Read More...
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Worldwide Hardcopy Peripherals Shipments Decreased 7.9% Year Over Year in the Third Quarter of 2023, According to IDC

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Worldwide Hardcopy Peripherals Shipments Decreased 7.9% Year Over Year in the Third Quarter of 2023, According to IDC NEEDHAM, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--The global hardcopy peripherals market recorded 19.5 million units shipped in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), down 7.9% compared to the third quarter of 2022. The decline was caused by sluggish consumer demand and a pessimistic economic outlook, according to new data from the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly...Read More...
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Verizon Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Competitive Strategies and Optimizing IT Resources, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, and Remote Work

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Verizon Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Competitive Strategies and Optimizing IT Resources, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, and Remote Work www.thinkarcoa.com SAN ANTONIO , Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the managed software-defined wide area network industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Verizon with the 2023 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. The global communications technology company develops and manages...Read More...
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in MDR by Forrester in Europe, Q4 2023

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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in MDR by Forrester in Europe, Q4 2023 Reading, UK – December 4, 2023 – CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced that Forrester Research, Inc. named CrowdStrike a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection And Response Services In Europe, Q4 2023. 1 According to the report, “CrowdStrike’s stellar MDR offering backed by advanced XDR capabilities and a commitment to cybersecurity research puts it ahead of its European peers.” CrowdStrike has been named a...Read More...
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WidePoint's Subsidiary IT Authorities Awarded New Contract to Provide Managed IT Services

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WidePoint's Subsidiary IT Authorities Awarded New Contract to Provide Managed IT Services FAIRFAX, VA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2023 / WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American:WYY) , the innovative technology Managed Solution Provider (MSP) specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM), Telecommunications and Managed Mobility Services (MMS), Analytics & Billing as a Service (ABaaS), and IT as a Service (ITaaS), announced that its subsidiary IT Authorities (ITA) has been awarded a...Read More...
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Acora delves into the decision-making process when it comes to choosing the right managed IT and Cybersecurity for your organisation.

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Acora delves into the decision-making process when it comes to choosing the right managed IT and Cybersecurity for your organisation In today's dynamic business landscape, where technology plays a pivotal role, choosing the right Managed IT and Cybersecurity Partner is a critical decision that can have far-reaching implications for your organisation's success. Acora delves into the intricacies of this decision-making process in their latest blog post . The landscape of IT and cybersecurity...Read More...

Shaping the Future with Generative AI's Power

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As the number of generative AI tools continues to proliferate, companies must determine the risks and rewards of using the technology as well as design a framework for implementation When it comes to generative artificial intelligence (GAI), there is no going back. The genie is out of the bottle and companies must now grapple with a number of big questions. For example, what guardrails should be put in place for employees looking to take advantage of AI’s tremendous potential? Do the risks...Read More...

The Future Potential for Blockchain, AI, and Quantum Computing

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In the ever-evolving landscape of theology, three revolutionary forces have gained momentum and have a promising future in reshaping industries. These three are quantum computing (QC), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology, which have already left a mark in various domains. Thus, by combining these three technologies organizations can benefit researchers by improving scalability, efficiency, and security when implemented in the real world. So, in this article, we will...Read More...
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iCONECT Unveils Latest Release: Faster, Smarter, and More Efficient Than Ever

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iCONECT, a leader in document management solutions, is thrilled to announce its latest release, a game-changer in the world of document management. This update, faster and better than ever, brings unprecedented speed and efficiency to users' workflows, enhancing every step of the document management process. SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iCONECT, a leader in document management solutions, is thrilled to announce its latest release, a game-changer in the world of document...Read More...
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Field Force Tracker Unveils Enhanced Copier Management Functions for Copier Dealers

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Princeton Junction, NJ, December 04, 2023 --( PR.com )-- Field Force Tracker, a leading innovator in field service management solutions, proudly announces a transformative update to its Copier Management Functions, specifically tailored to empower copier businesses. This major enhancement equips dealers with advanced features designed to optimize productivity, reduce costs, and elevate the overall efficiency of their field service operations. Key Highlights of the Enhanced Copier Management...Read More...
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Color-Logic Certifies Wide Format Substrates by Substance Incorporated

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West Chester, OH, USA; December 2023--Color-Logic, the worldwide leader in metallic color systems and print embellishments, has announced the certification of two substrates offered by Substance Incorporated of Claremont, North Carolina. Mark Geeves, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing, commenting on the certification, said: "Based upon metallic print samples submitted for certification to the Color-Logic laboratories, we are happy to certify Substance PM-2755 Holographic Chrome...Read More...
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Seacoast Capital Announces Investment in Focus Technology Solutions, Fund V Closing

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BOSTON , Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seacoast Capital ("Seacoast"), a lower-middle market non-control growth capital investor, announced today its recent investment in Focus Technology Solutions ("Focus" or the "Company"). Seacoast provided Focus with a combination of equity and debt to support a majority recapitalization of the Company by members of its management team and to provide working capital in support of its continued growth. In concert with the transaction, Doug Alexander...Read More...

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