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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...

Generosity And Gratitude... The Gifts That Keep On Giving.

What's forever old is forever new. Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. To quote Orison, Can a generous giver of heart succeed in a sales world riddled with unscrupulous, fake, and disingenuous people? Is the act of generosity, the secret to long term sales success? What does it mean to be truly generous? Does one act generously because they truly want to help other people, or for the...

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago Last Week of November 2013 Real Copier Sales I can be heard mumbling, "why do people just not call you back anymore", or "if you don't want to talk to me, just send me an email, I'm a big boy", "all day on the phone and I got nadda, nothing".... read more here Check These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Can A Copier Number Pages? Art Post · 11/24/138:38 PM print drivers offer page numbering. I just downloaded a Canon UFR print driver and...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Last Week of November 2018 Real Copier Sales We're all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. I want a 36 inch color wide format MFP that uses color toner, and none of the wishy washy clogging gel ink technology. More and more clients are asking for color for the AEC market .. more here View These Awesome Copier Threads Below Ricoh introduces Healthcare Direct Services, providing an interoperable, secure fax...

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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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TPx Updates Security Advisory Services Portfolio to Support Amended FTC Safeguards Rule

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TPx has updated its Security Advisory Services portfolio to support companies that must comply with the recent amendment to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Safeguards Rule. AUSTIN, Texas , Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TPx , a leading nationwide managed services provider (MSP) delivering cybersecurity, managed networks and cloud communications, has updated its Security Advisory Services portfolio to support companies that must comply with the recent amendment to the Federal Trade...Read More...
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Dytech Group Brings Microsoft Cloud Managed Services and IT Support to Winter Park ...

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WINTER PARK, FL, USA, November 29, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- Dytech Group, a pioneering provider of IT solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its Microsoft Managed Cloud Services and comprehensive IT support, tailored specifically for accounting firms in Winter Park . With over 40 years of dedicated service in the region, Dytech Group continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drive efficiency, security, and growth. In today's rapidly...Read More...
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Cybersecurity Notes

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Idaho National Laboratory notified “hundreds of thousands” of current and former employees that their info was exposed after ransomware attack. Autozone, a car parts retailer, notified 185,000 customers of 7,000 stores that their info was exposed after cyber attack. WellTok, maker of patient engagement solutions, based in Denver, CO, notified 3.5 million patients that their PHI may have been exposed after cyber attack. CareTree, maker of patient advocate solutions, based in Chicago, IL,...Read More...
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Voters turning to fax to reach politicians

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Voters turning to fax to reach politicians Washington Post newspaper is reporting that Americans are starting again to use fax to communicate with elected officials Are frustrated that they can not get through on the phone Fax generates a “physical piece of paper they can not ignore”, stated one voterRead More...

How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Black Friday or Cyber Monday Scam

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The shopping season has approached, and customers are already planning their holiday splurges for the end of the year. If you are one of those 334 million Americans who are going to be part of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you might want to take a glance at your emails and discount links for more details about the retail and e-commerce stores and make a shopping list before the sale. However, all these moves are frequently being tracked by criminals to get your information and benefit...Read More...

AI-Powered E-commerce Strategies for Festive Season Success

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For shoppers, this is the perfect time to celebrate the holiday season, and for the e-commerce sector, it is an ideal time to get many reviews. However, during this time of the year, E-commerce stores face problems with understaffed teams, supply chain woes, and changing customer behaviors, which, when combined, create the storm of the century. As consumer behavior and preferences change every season, e-commerce merchants continuously seek innovative strategies to engage and satisfy their...Read More...
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Gartner Says Cloud Will Become a Business Necessity by 2028

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Gartner Says Cloud Will Become a Business Necessity by 2028 reported on Gartner newsroom Cloud Evolution Gartner forecasts cloud shifting from disruptor to business necessity by 2028. Global spending on public cloud services to exceed $1 trillion by 2027. Strategies for Cloud Adoption Two approaches: using cloud as a disruptor or capability enabler. Essential considerations: skill development, breaking operational silos, fostering collaboration for automation adoption. Business Impact and...Read More...

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