Technology Insights Blog

Anyone who has worked in an office knows the frustrations of copy machine and printer problems. And anyone who's seen the movie Office Space likely remembers the epic printer frustration scene. It’s hilarious. But anyone who's encountered a printer issue on a deadline knows it’s …

There are various reasons why managed print services (MPS) have become so popular: It reduces workplace frustration, improves productivity, and reduces print costs, just to name a few. But in this blog, I’ll focus on how your print environment affects your IT team in measurable w…

Many small to midsize businesses rely on outside print vendors to produce postcards, brochures, and other marketing materials. In the past, outsourcing specialized print jobs was a good way to increase efficiency and reduce costs, but today’s printing devices typically produce gr…

90% of companies fail to track their printing costs, and that’s a big miss. Many businesses could reduce their printing expenditures by 10–30% if only they knew where their money was really going.

How to put this delicately… Some technology providers provide a “technology assessment” for free. What they mean is they’ll do a quick scan of your systems.

HIPAA legislation requires the secure and confidential handling of patient data. Because printers are one way to transmit patient data, they must also be managed according to HIPAA regulations. The challenge of healthcare print environments is remaining HIPAA compliant with hundr…

Even as tuition costs are rising, many colleges and universities are facing ongoing budget challenges. And it can be difficult, if not impossible, for schools to identify potential cuts that won’t also undermine the value they provide for students.

Print planning includes installing, maintaining, and servicing print devices. It also includes purchasing consumables like toner and ensuring the employees who use print equipment have access to support if any problems arise.

Managed Print Services (MPS) is an outsourcing strategy where a third-party print expert takes over the management and optimization of an organization’s printing equipment. It may sound strange to outsource print management, considering that unlike managed IT, everyone in your of…

It might be counterintuitive to think that paying for an additional service is more cost-effective than doing something in-house. So if you’ve been skeptical about Managed Print Services (MPS), you’re not alone.