Multifunction Printers, or MFPs, are one of many key devices in offices worldwide that provide many benefits to companies, however, they also can be major security risks if not properly protected. Cybercriminals and hackers are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities to attempt to exploit which makes it important to understand their means of attack and employ the best defense possible to reduce the risks. Below is a list of common vulnerabilities present in MFPs and best practices on how to avoid them being exploited.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month which makes it a great time to share some security tips and information. For example, did you know that Xerox has a webpage dedicated to security information for all their devices? Let’s take a look at what you can expect to see on this webpage.
Chromebooks have been a prominent part of many schools due to their ease of use and cost-friendliness, however, there's been a shift to Microsoft Windows devices over Chromebooks in schools lately. What's causing this shift, and why are schools choosing Windows devices over Chromebooks?
Education has changed drastically over the last few years, with schools requiring virtual options, and students being more technologically advanced, technology in the classroom is a requirement. Gone are the days when a bulky projector was wheeled into the classroom with a transparent sheet that teachers could write on with erasable markers to present topics to students. Blackboards and whiteboards are even becoming outdated as students are utilizing devices such as laptops or tablets to learn. However, the importance of the blackboard or whiteboard still exists, students still require visual, hands-on, and auditory learning to succeed – which is where interactive whiteboards (IWBs) come into play.
September is National Preparedness Month, an observation with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters or emergencies that could occur at any given time. Understanding how to prepare for, react to, and respond to emergencies is an important safety skillset to have as we deal with emergencies each and every day. Most of us are taught in school how to react to tornados and earthquakes, however there are many other areas that can pose a threat to us that we often aren’t taught about or know the importance of. One such area is heat illness, a condition caused by strenuously working in the heat.
Back in 2021, PaperCut released a new powerful print management solution: PaperCut Hive. Designed for SMBs that couldn’t manage printing because of high costs, PaperCut Hive is the perfect SaaS solution to combat those issues. But what is PaperCut Hive, and how does it work?
Sharp recently announced their partnership with Bitdefender, a leader in the cybersecurity industry, which will bring cybersecurity in MFPs to a whole new level. Printers and MFPs are often overlooked when it comes to cybersecurity despite their importance, and this partnership will ensure that those devices and your network are protected.
Is your copier older than its lifecycle? This is a question that many people may not know the answer to, and you may be missing out on productivity if you don't. Discover what the lifecycle of a copier is, and why it's important to upgrade your equipment when it does become older than its lifecycle.
With more employees coming back into the office, now is the perfect time to update your office furniture and bring a fresh new look into your organization that is both sustainable and enticing to your employees. The resimercial style is still in, however it's evolved, and workers are beginning to pay more attention to their workstations and how they affect the environment and themselves.
As technology and solutions continue to lead more towards the cloud, it’s important to understand hesitations that SMBs might have to adopting a cloud-based solution themselves. Often, SMBs hold fears and misconceptions toward solutions that leverage the cloud that ultimately hold them back from starting their cloud journey. What are these misconceptions and fears, and how can a cloud-based solution benefit your SMB?