Today nearly everything in retail contains a barcode of some form, from quick response (QR) barcodes to the more familiar UPC barcodes printed on practically any product in the supermarket or department store. Barcodes are indispensable for managing products through the supply chain to the end consumer. Even smartphones contain scanning apps that allow shoppers [...]
Print media is everywhere – in businesses of all sizes and across all industries. Businesses in the pharmaceutical industry are like most others, with concerns for paper waste, the expense of supplies, printing devices, and of course – security. Pharmaceutical companies have unique requirements in producing a wide variety of documents and consumer-facing materials: Package [...]
Microsoft will end all support for Windows 7 on January 2020. Although they sounded the alarms in 2018, many companies still limp along with older versions of Windows, such as 7, 8 and 8.1. As the end of life date draws near, these companies risk falling behind technologically and exposing themselves to critical security flaws. [...]
Ever since Chester Carlson introduced the first modern computer printer to the world in 1938, industries have been obsessed with refining printing technology for their specific use. Today, the technology has achieved a dazzling array of capabilities, from ultra-efficient laser technology to wide format printers and visually stunning graphics produced on an offset press. Among [...]
A lot of thought goes into keeping the network secure and even securing computers. However, it seems that there’s often much less talk about the role of reliable printing in an office. Yes, even modern printers and copiers represent a security risk. They’re equipped with hard drives, CPUs, and an internet connection – everything which [...]
It’s not just the Fortune 500 companies who need to be concerned about the safety of their data. Cybersecurity continues to remain a top concern for small and medium businesses throughout 2019. As hackers continue to target companies with historically less robust cyber defenses, SMBs need more than ever to learn how to protect against [...]
The economic climate today forces municipalities and state governments to cut budgets, remove programs, and eliminate jobs. Despite that, government agencies, just like private organizations, are required to maintain the same level of technology and security – only with fewer funds available. Government agencies, regardless of whether they are on state or local level, rely [...]
Multifunction printers scan, copy, print, and fax – some convert and edit digital documents. Today, these devices are considered the pillar of efficiency in a modern office environment, and they are replacing obsolete single-use devices. While growing in popularity, not all businesses have adopted the use of multifunction printers. For those hesitant to invest, it’s [...]
Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges compared to for-profit organizations. For example, nonprofits often run skeleton staffs to keep in line with budgetary constraints. The fewer staff members an organization has, the harder it is to operate efficiently. Even for organizations with adequate staffing, managing documents in-house using traditional file storage is inefficient, time-consuming, and eats [...]
Local colleges and universities throughout the U.S. rely heavily on their campus printers. However, these printers are not just for generating printed documents anymore. Instructors use them for digital document storage, copying, scanning, and sharing to the university’s cloud for staff-to-staff or staff-to-student collaboration. Consider the traditional university setup, for example. Most universities have dedicated [...]
