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Managed Print | Mailing Solutions

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 29th, 2023

You might already be aware that the United States Postal Service is updating postage meter regulations. All outdated Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage meters must be phased out of use by December 31, 2024. At this point, they will be marked as inactive by the USPS.

Managed Print

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 21st, 2023

You may have heard of cloud faxing, or faxing documents via a web interface. This is a new way of sending and receiving documents that has the potential to save you lot of hassle. Traditional paper based faxing involved automatic prints sent from physical fax machines. This creates a data security risk, as sensitive documents can accumulate in printer trays and end up in the wrong hands. Through online fax solutions, you can rest assured that your documents are safely transferred. Cloud faxing for business operations allows you and your team to send and receive documents while enjoying benefits such as:

Managed Print

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 10th, 2023

Cloud-based applications have revolutionized business operations in the digital age. If the cloud is on your radar, you might have heard of the term “cloud printing”. So, what does it mean?

Managed Print | Usherwood

Located in scenic Alexandria Bay in Upstate New York, River Hospital provides vital medical care to the local community. Like any healthcare facility, they had a unique set of needs that placed data protection and patient care at the forefront of their printing needs.

Managed Print

With more businesses leaning towards sustainability in the workplace, you may ask yourself if printing is bad for the environment. You need to position your company as an eco-friendly entity, so it’s important to consider whether printing will impact your carbon footprint.

Managed Print | Cyber Security | printer security

If you’re trying to improve your cybersecurity strategy, ensure you don't overlook your printers. They're often glossed over when business leaders address cybersecurity. This makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals. Businesses should consider printers a vulnerable endpoint of their business network. If you don't, you could risk your business for cyber attacks.

Managed Print | Cyber Security | HP

HP is a leading print manufacturer in endpoint security. Their printers offer a unique set of security features, and some of which are even exclusive to the brand. With hackers finding new ways to target businesses, experts warn that digital printers may be a vulnerable endpoint for malicious cyber-attacks.

Managed Print | Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
September 21st, 2023

Of all the devices that we know can be hacked, you might not have considered your printer to be one of them. However, as printers become more advanced and able to connect to other devices, this poses a risk of cyber attacks. This is especially true for small-to-medium-sized healthcare businesses. Unsurprisingly, they are being targeted now more than ever due to the sensitive patient data they deal with.

Managed Print | case study

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
September 14th, 2023

Since 1988, Greene Moving and Storage has been serving the New York and New England regions with moving, storage, and modular furniture installation services for a mix of commercial and residential clients. Patrick Greene, President of Greene Moving and Storage, discovered Usherwood Office Technology’s unique approach to customer care when he stopped into a coffee and networking event hosted by Dan Hernborg, a Pre-Sales Engineer at Usherwood.

Managed Print | Canon

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
July 31st, 2023

Canon is a name that most people are familiar with. Known for their high-quality print solutions, photography, and imaging solutions, Canon has become a household name over the years. It’s a company that’s been operating for eight-five years and according to Companies Market Cap, has a market capitalization that as of March 2023 is $21.96 billion.