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Digital transformation is a clear goal for many executives and their teams. With a few notable exceptions, printing is an option in today’s business world – not a requirement.

In this digital age, there are countless threats to the data systems of businesses. Hackers are constantly looking for the newest way to gain access to important information. 

This problem is compounded by the number of connected devices employees use throughout the day. There was a time when IT departments only had to worry about the security of the desktop computers on the network. Now, there are laptops, printers, tablets, smartphones, and other connected devices like smart speakers that provide hackers with a new point of entry.

When planning for IT services there is one question that must be answered by every business: how do you choose between managed IT services vs in-house IT services? The answer to that question is not always immediately clear. Some businesses may opt for in-house IT services because of the perceived benefit of having someone on staff dedicated to the operation.

Going paperless has been an important goal for businesses around the world for decades. Yet even now, almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century, it remains tantalizingly out of reach.

Everywhere you go, there are more and more video displays showing up on the walls of retailers and restaurants.  For the most part, they are TV’s with cable stations blaring the same shows we all watch at home.  What if these displays could convert some of the programming to local advertising rather than the commercials purchased by advertisers on cable networks?

Digital signage has reached the “age of collaboration”, with hardware, software, and content suppliers increasingly working hand-in-hand to deliver on-demand solutions to businesses that stand to profit from signage solutions. 

Digital content is already a common sight in retail environments, where the ability to quickly show dynamic content based on user-programmable factors offers clear value. Anything from shopping behaviors to the specific time of day can affect display content – a major upgrade from traditional paper and vinyl signage solutions.

Most people are surprised to learn that 3D printing – by all means a revolutionary, disruptive technology – is actually almost 40 years old.

When acquiring new equipment, executives in charge of office administration tend to favor original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) over independent dealers. The reasoning behind this is easy to understand – OEMs typically offer the lowest prices for new equipment.

Many companies and organizations refer to a set of policies to help them deliver a consistent experience to their employees and ultimately the customers. These policies govern the process human resources departments will go through during the hiring process, what devices employees can use, how the company will handle vacation and corporate holidays, and who is allowed access to proprietary information. These policies create a standard that can quickly be referred to and influence decisions quickly. For these reasons companies should also look to a defined print policy to help them measure the impact of printing on the office and identify any threats to the security, finances, or efficiency of an organization.