Tech issues are a regular, daily part of business. It's commonplace to experience IT problems, mainly due to how much companies now rely on technology to accomplish daily workflows. So much so that tech businesses are tasked with fixing other businesses' IT issues to ensure they run efficiently.

As the world continues to shift towards a more digital platform, online safety and cybersecurity become more important. Cybersecurity involves various technologies, practices, and laws intended to secure computer networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.

Running your business while balancing good security and surveillance can be daunting, especially for companies such as retailers.

On June 9th, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would ban imports from China-based printer manufacturer Ninestar Corporation. This is all a part of the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA). Ninestar is the fourth largest laser printer manufacturer in the world.

Print is always going to be essential to organizations. Many businesses utilize printers and copiers in their everyday workflows. However, purchasing a printer for your organization has plenty of factors to consider.

As the world becomes more digitized daily, you might assume that print and print services are becoming obsolete. However, that’s not entirely true. According to a report by BlueWeave Consulting, the managed print services market is now valued at approximately $50.78 billion dollars. It's forecast to reach $78.4 billion by 2029.

Cybersecurity has been a significant obstacle for businesses since computers were first introduced as a helpful tool. Unfortunately, there’s no end in sight for cyber attacks. They are expected to grow at an exceptional rate. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will hit $8 trillion in 2023 and grow to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

The Northeast Group, located in Plattsburgh, NY, is a third-party logistics fulfillment warehouse that services various international customers. Having been in business for over forty years, The Northeast Group contains four facilities with more than 350,000 square feet of warehouse and production space. The group is involved with one of North America's busiest and most efficient supply chains. It is committed to offering its customers diverse printing services to help them succeed.

Every business runs into having to get their equipment replaced or updated. Technology can quickly grow outdated, and sometimes equipment runs its course, spurring the need for a replacement. Print and IT equipment should be refreshed routinely on a three-to-five-year cycle, depending on part availability, warranty coverage, and support.

With the looming threat of a potential recession and economic downturn, many professional service firms are looking to reduce costs and increase efficiency in preparation. Many are also looking to adjust to a hybrid work environment that looks to be here to stay and overall relying more and more on digital communication platforms to recruit talent and grow their business. At the same time, many in the industry are looking ahead to what changes AI will have for professional service firms and the resources they will need. Central to all of these issues and trends is a move by firms to increase their digital footprint and rely more and more on technology to drive their business. There is a catch, though. With this digital migration comes increased risk and exposure to cyber-attacks. On average, an attack can cost a small to medium-sized business $2.2 million. In addition to this, professional service organizations like law firms and accounting firms are particularly appealing to bad actors, given the volume and nature of the data they hold for their firm and its clients. All hope is not lost, though. By implementing a security- first approach, professional service firms can ensure that as their digital footprint grows, so does their digital security. In simple terms, a security-first approach can be defined by the old adage, "the best defense is a good offense". By proactively addressing issues before they occur or spotting them and addressing them early on, service firms can help minimize their risk. But what does this look like for your IT infrastructure? A few of the key elements of a security-first are: