Businesses are striving more than ever to make sustainability part of their overall business strategy. There are a number of reasons to do this. First, sustainability for business has become a hot topic as more and more people increase their awareness of environmental issues. Secondly, sustainability can also help businesses reduce costs and expenses. This [...]
The cost of doing business continues to rise in 2019. This shouldn’t be a shock to businesses as costs tend to rise over time but, despite the lack of shock, it doesn’t change the hit to the bottom line. Businesses that ship products or letters to customers are facing price hikes from USPS in 2019 [...]
Cybersecurity in banks and financial services providers is of great interest to both the leaders of these organizations as well as the clients they serve. It makes sense why hackers would want to target these businesses. The data of bank customers is incredibly valuable to both the bank and the customer. If this data is [...]
The cybersecurity industry is constantly on the move, adapting itself to meet new threats and close known vulnerabilities. Even security professionals have trouble keeping up. There are a range of factors that contribute to this situation. Perhaps the most important is the proliferation and increasing sophistication of the cybercriminal economy. Hackers now enjoy access to [...]
School administration is hard work. Even simple tasks can get mired in a complex system of processing, approval, communication and generating costs for students and teachers alike. At the district level, administration becomes even more challenging. District offices need to keep multiple schools in line and organized towards common, standardized goals. They need to operate [...]
What’s the best way to give back to a local community during the holiday season? There really isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer for communities in need. Every local area has families or individuals who need a little help to make it through the colder months on the calendar. For most, the concept of giving back to [...]
2018 was an important year for data privacy and IT security. New breaches, new cybersecurity threats, and new rules have all combined to radically change the information security landscape for small businesses and enterprises. For executives and office managers preparing for the new year, these changes will inform a newfound focus on privacy, data security, [...]
In a world of data breaches and ominous news about stolen data, Protected Health Information (PHI) presents an around-the-clock challenge for healthcare systems and private practices. PHI and the U.S. government’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) concerns go well beyond internal safeguarding of data. Organizations must protect their current and past patients’ data [...]
Costs are rapidly rising for businesses. In 2017, paper manufacturers began raising prices by 5% to 10% across all mediums, with additional price increases expected in 2018 and 2019, thanks to reduced paper mill capacities and the rising cost of wood pulp. Ink costs are rising due to tariffs on key chemicals and raw materials [...]
For businesses investing in printing and scanning resources, it’s important to understand the project requirements. Balancing cost and output, and ensuring the right resources are applied to the requirements, isn’t always easy. Investing in the wrong technology or services can mean wasted money. Implementing the wrong solution can put your business at risk and leave [...]
