End-to-End: Your Network Is Locked Up Tight, What About Your Printers and Other Endpoints?
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Sep 21, 2018 3:22:44 PM
Information security is an issue that’s not ever going away. Methods of protection and attack will change over the years, but there will be cybercriminals attempting to steal data when we all finally get our flying cars in the future. Most companies and leaders have at least heard abo …
5 Ways to Leave Your Sensitive Documents Open to a Data Breach
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Sep 19, 2018 2:03:33 PM
You’ve all heard the song, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, right? Slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan. Hop on the bus, Gus. Just drop off the key, Lee. Now that I’ve planted that ear-worm inside your head, what’s a Paul Simon song have to do with document security?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Printing Habits That Will Save You Money
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Aug 30, 2018 12:25:41 PM
The third largest expense for most offices is printing and copying documents (behind staffing and office space). Much like how a positive view of information technology can be an indication of a successful business (read more here); companies that understand their print processes and …
The High Cost of Copier and Printer Discounts
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Aug 22, 2018 2:46:13 PM
“Nothing is free”. Donna Oricchio, the CFO of Coordinated, has told me this more than once and believe me when I tell you she is wise. Consumers are driven to “get the best deal.” We look for discounts, coupons, sales – always looking to pay the least for products and services – but h …
Your View of Information Technology Could Be the Difference Between Business Success or Just Getting By
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jul 19, 2018 2:37:51 PM
If you don't mind, it don't matter. That's a saying I've heard in sports about how your mental attitude can help you work hard and through pain and/or discomfort. When it comes to your information technology – network to telephony to AI; I'll twist that to say that “if you don't care, …
What Are You Waiting For? 10 Tips for More Effective Decision-Making
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jun 25, 2018 12:45:56 PM
You have a business process that you know needs to be updated. The office copiers are aging and require more frequent repair and maintenance. There's an under-performing sales person who has angered a key account. Putting off decisions are weights in the back of your mind. The constan …
How 3 Tier Color Billing Works
by Kirk Studebaker // President on May 30, 2018 9:08:00 AM
When's the last time you ate in a restaurant with a blue color scheme? Maybe a seaside restaurant on vacation or appetizers in a bar, but I bet you can't think of one. Why not? Other than blueberries, there aren't any natural foods that are blue. Blue makes food look unappetizing and …
Managing Your Business' Reputation Has Serious Benefits: A Chat With Aaron Weiche, Digital Marketing Expert
by Kirk Studebaker // President on May 18, 2018 11:01:54 AM
I think everyone knows that customer word-of-mouth is the best possible marketing (or the worst possible marketing if you deliver less-than-excellent service). All of us are in business and all of our businesses have (great, of course!) reputations. How can we use that to generate mor …
Remote Troubleshooting for Kyocera Copiers Is Here and Can Make Life Easier
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Apr 19, 2018 2:55:46 PM
Service folks are fast (ours are really fast – and thorough). Even they don't operate at Internet speed though. What if your copier service partner (or your in-house IT) could troubleshoot copiers remotely? Better, depending on the issue – fix them without ever having to get up from t …