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Network Printer Security Vulnerabilities and Risks for 2024

Les Olson IT — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Printer Vulnerability Multifunction printers (MFPs) are pivotal tools within contemporary offices, optimizing diverse operations. However, acknowledging the security vulnerabilities linked to these devices is crucial. Cyber threats persist as hackers relentlessly seek weaknesses to exploit. Strengthening your office’s defenses necessitates thoroughly understanding prevalent attack techniques and implementing robust security measures. Safeguarding your organization’s data transcends […]

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Network Printer Security Best Practices for 2024

Les Olson IT — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Network Vulnerability Due to Printers In the modern business landscape, network printers play an integral role in facilitating daily operations, handling crucial documents, and serving as pivotal points within organizational networks. However, their connectivity to networks exposes them to potential cybersecurity threats, necessitating robust protective measures. Implementing effective network printer cybersecurity practices is paramount to […]

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How Home Office MPS Helps Businesses Save Money

Les Olson IT — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Prudent business owners and managers have known for years that Managed Print Services saves money on print expenses. With more organizations being forced to embrace remote work due to COVID-19, it has become challenging to manage the costs associated with remote worker's personal printers. With remote work becoming a growing part of our "new normal," organizations should consider Remote Managed Print Services an essential part of adapting. Let's explore how Remote MPS helps businesses save money.

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Can Managed Print Services in Healthcare Improve Patient Care?

Les Olson IT — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Whether they are fixing our kids’ boo-boo’s, or our own, doctors and others in the healthcare industry have a lot on their plate. With so many things to juggle, every second counts. Managed Print Services, or MPS, can help those in the healthcare industry be more efficient, save money, and ensure that patient care comes first.

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How Managed Print Services Helps the Legal Industry

Les Olson IT — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000

When asked which type of case she would prefer, Lawyer Elle Woods from Legally Blonde replied, “I’d pick the dangerous case, because I’m not afraid of a challenge.” This quote seems to summarize the attitudes of many lawyers. They are always looking for a challenge, and are constantly trying to find ways to push and excel at what they do. While this ambition is admirable, MPS, or Managed Print Services can help lift the burdens of what can be an overwhelmingly paper-intensive business, and free up time so those in the legal industry can focus on what they do best.

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How Managed Print Services Helps the Finance Industry

Les Olson IT — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Managed Print Services are Vital to the Finance Industry. There are three fundamental motivations behind every successful business–increase productivity, lower costs, and maximize profit. Managed Print Services provide businesses with an avenue to achieve each of these goals. One industry where it is especially vital to be productive and maximize profit with lower costs is the Finance Industry.

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How Does Managed Print Services Work?

Les Olson IT — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Does Managed Print Services really save businesses money? Let’s take a look at two businesses. One is on an MPS (Managed Print Services) plan and the other is not. The company without MPS purchases re-manufactured* toner cartridges to save money. Let’s say this toner costs $100, yields 2,500 pages, and the toner on each black & white print covers 5% of the page; they pay 4 cents per page. A black & white print with 20% toner coverage costs them 16 cents! Any maintenance or service required is an additional cost.

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