Hub Technology Group Inc.
Does your business have a formal print policy? If you do, when was the last time you looked at it? Many small businesses don’t have any policies covering their print environment, and for those that do, it’s often a low priority. A print policy is a simple set of rules and expectations for your team.…
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In general, computer, tablet and smartphone users upgrade their hardware, software or operating systems every two or three years – it’s only natural, as the march of technology contributes to obsolescence while an increasingly sophisticated workplace demands higher functionality. Yet those same users may keep a copier or printer in the office for five to…
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Many small companies believe that because of their size, their data is not at risk. They think hackers are only interested in big corporations, banks and insurance companies. Unfortunately, they’re wrong. The truth is every business big or small has data that is valuable to criminals like employee information, customer data and more. In fact,…
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Did you know that approximately 40-60% of IT help desk calls are print related? For many companies, when they encounter a print problem, they turn to their in-house IT staff for assistance, taking these valuable and in-demand employees away from their essential duties. In many small to medium-sized businesses their IT staff are already overloaded;…
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If you’re like most organizations, you may not have a clear understanding of what your actual printing costs are. This is alarming, especially considering that printing costs can amount to a sizable expense. However, an effective solution for getting a better handle on your printing costs is to have a print assessment completed. A print…
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When putting network security measures in place, wireless printers and all-in-one devices are often overlooked as a security risk. Because these wireless devices have hard drives and network access, a cyber attacker could do considerable damage if they were to gain access to them. Taking steps to secure your wireless print devices is an important…
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With the quantity of information stored and exchanged electronically, IT security should be a top priority for all businesses. When creating your IT security policy, there are several important factors to keep in mind: Acceptable Use – Define what employees are allowed to do with their work computers and on the business network. Unauthorized activity…
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Printers are a necessity for most businesses, but they could be costing you thousands of unnecessary dollars every year if left unmanaged. “90% of companies don’t know how many printers they have or how much they spend on print.” – Gartner Look out for these hidden costs in your print environment: Hardware – Buying the…
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Hub Technology Group Inc. and the Private Cloud Advantage Over the last several years technology has allowed businesses of all sizes to take advantage of cloud based services. Cloud technology allows applications and data to be stored and accessible from different devices in multiple locations. Many businesses are familiar with public cloud services, but private clouds can…
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If you’re in the market for a multifunction printer (MFP), you’ve probably noticed that while there are many manufacturers who offer MFPs, they pretty much all look and sound the same. The only outwardly distinguishing factor seems to be the price point. Most MFPs offer the same feature set including printing, faxing, scanning and copying. What makes them different?…
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