For many businesses today, the decision whether to keep IT in-house or add a managed service provider is a no-brainer: they simply cannot keep up with the challenges of ever-changing technology, so they must have a trusted partner. Others are on the fence: they are just not sure whether Managed IT is worth the added cost. For those in the latter category, we'd love to help you start the conversation, especially if you see consistent issues with your IT staff's ability to keep up with tech changes or issues. Here are a few key questions to get you started.
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Be Kind to Your Copier
Office equipment can be a big investment, and it's well worth it to take care of your devices to ensure you get the most out of that investment.
Here are a few ways to ensure you are being kind to your copier, printer, or multifunction unit.
How Scanning Revolutionizes Invoicing
Few things in business are more rewarding than finding a solution that saves you time and makes processes easier. And sometimes, those solutions can be found right in your office.
Put your scanner to work and find new ways to simplify your invoicing process. Here's how.
OCR & MORE
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) finds and extracts information from documents. It can be a lifesaver once you start using your scanner's OCR software. Quickly import or search by vendor, purchase order, or other keywords.
Going Paperless is Easier Than Ever
With advancements in mobile technology and recent trends like BYOD (bring your own device), it's evident that the way we do business has to adjust to customer and employee behaviors. Businesses that are stuck in the old ways of doing things might see this as an inconvenience, or worse, a threat. This is an excellent opportunity for business owners.
Managed IT & Cyber Security
When asked whether they have ever dealt with a cyber security issue, most individuals and businesses would answer with a resounding yes. No one is safe from security issues in the digital era: from minor annoyances like phishing scam emails to larger catastrophes such as identity theft, we face threats every single day.
3 Copier Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Shopping for a new copier can often be daunting and time-consuming. There are many brands and models, and numerous features to consider. In addition, the cost is often a key factor.
What Copier Buying Mistakes Are Businesses Making?
While you may already be researching with your specific needs -- such as PPM, paper tray sizes, duplex, and so forth -- there are a some other things to keep in mind. Here are three mistakes many businesses make when buying a copier.
Why Scan?
With scanning solutions from CPC Office Technologies, you have a whole new world of opportunity at your disposal. Utilizing your scanner, or upgrading to a new scanner or multifunction system is an easy way to harness those possibilities. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should scan more.
Three Benefits of Scanning Documents
Reduce Paper
How to Make the Most of Document Management
Adding a new Document Management service is an exciting step for the future of your business. This service enables you to take control of your overall document handling, boosting productivity and setting you up for long-term success. In order to maximize the benefits of document management, it's smart to adopt strategic moves that highlight the strengths of your office and the service itself.
Plan Data Recovery with IT Management
Disaster recovery usually makes it on the list of "need to do; haven't done yet" items. Business owners know that planning for the worst is important, but it's hard to conceptualize and plan for something that seems so unlikely. However, not planning ahead and not securing a business continuity strategy can be devastating if something were to happen.
How To Select the Right Copier
If you've ever made the wrong decision on a purchase -- maybe a shirt that didn't quite fit right, or a new brand of laptop that you never quite liked as much as its predecessor -- you know how frustrating it can be to spend money on something you don't use or that doesn't work like you want it to. This kind of mistake is especially problematic when it comes to office equipment, like a new copier. It's easy to decide on a new copier based on price, after all, staying within a budget matters.