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Lee Kirkby

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Managed Print Services (MPS) & What End Users Want

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Oct 15, 2014 @ 08:10 AM

For manufacturers, dealers and other suppliers to the print industry the issues surrounding Managed Print Services has been a hot topic for the past few years.  It has even seen the creation of a new association the MPSA.  

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Topics: workflow processes, cost of printing, office document strategy, business processes, Managed Print Services

Coming Attractions - 2015: Microsoft Windows 10

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Oct 8, 2014 @ 08:10 AM

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Topics: Software, Windows 8, Windows 10

Jurisdiction Is Important In Cloud Storage

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Oct 1, 2014 @ 07:10 AM

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Topics: cloud computing, Hosted document management, data security, Canadian Legislation

Samsung Introduces New MFPs With Android Interface

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 24, 2014 @ 08:09 AM

Anyone who watches the mobile operating system world knows that the largest single market share is held by the Google based Android OS.  While Apple has been busy getting a lot of the headlines when they introduce new models of phones etc. Android OS has been capturing the bulk of the market share in tablets, phones and now with the new Samsung line up of multifunction printers.

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Topics: technology tools, Multifunction Printer, Samsung, Android OS

Hacking Attacks Show IT& Data Security Is Always An Issue

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 17, 2014 @ 08:09 AM

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Topics: software tools, IT network, network security

5 Business Process Challenges That Could Have Been Avoided

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 11:09 AM

One of the frustrations we experience is when we see clients doing things that could have been avoided with a little consultation in advance and with some pre planning.  Since our role is helping clients to avoid issues with their critical business documents, when we see them facing problems we know could have been solved with some simple and early action, it is frustrating.

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Topics: network server, document filing, document storage strategy, document management, server software, network backup, business processes, data security

Needs Analysis Drives MFP Choice

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Sep 3, 2014 @ 08:09 AM

Last blog we talked about a process review conducted as part of a production scanning replacement.  In today's article we are going to talk about a fairly simple MFP replacement that took almost a year to complete but which ended in the client being led to complete a good product and performance analysis.

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Topics: Multifunction Printer, MFP, cost of printing, Kyocera copier, Kyocera Canada

Scanning Equipment Replacement Leads To Process Change & Savings

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Aug 27, 2014 @ 07:08 AM

One of the things that often happens when office equipment leases come to an end, or when older equipment is being replaced, is a simplistic replacement process gets used. This can be a mistake if the time is not taken to step back and do a process review to ensure that the replacement optimizes the potential for business gains.

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Topics: technology tools, Scanning, document filing, document storage strategy, software tools, document management, docucapture, Document, business processes

Document Filing | Are Basic Cloud Services Enough?

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Aug 20, 2014 @ 08:08 AM

One of the great tools the internet provides is the ability to monitor and review others' ideas about topics which have interest to you. A LinkedIn group we regularly follow includes opinions from vendors who work in the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) field. For those who are not always looking at this topic area you might hear it called:

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Topics: document filing, document storage strategy, document management, Document, business processes, paper filing

What People Print On Their Network Printers

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Aug 13, 2014 @ 08:08 AM

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Topics: software tools, Printer, Managed Print Services