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Lee Kirkby
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Topics: technology tools, software tools, IT network, IT support, network security, BYOD
Topics: Computer, Software, network backup, IT network, IT support, network security, managed services plan
Anyone who reads the news understands that privacy is a challenge in the fast paced world we live in. Paper shredding in all of its many forms has grown to be a significant force due to these concerns. For many people their concern about privacy leads to issues with how to handle the paper which comes to them as part of their daily lives.
Topics: Canadian Legislation, shredders
Topics: Computer, iPad, tablet, Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet, Lenovo
1 Billion Less | Major Changes Coming to Canadian Letter Postage
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Dec 18, 2013 @ 08:12 AM
In a recent announcement Canada Post has released plans for significant changes to the Canadian letter postage market effective spring 2014. Following upon the announced rate changes for other categories of mail covered in this blog last week, there will be increases in letter rates as well effective March 31, 2014 following the required regulatory process.
Topics: Postage meter, postage rates, e-mail, mailing equipment, postage machine
6 Month Deadline For Support For Microsoft Windows XP & 2003 Software
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 @ 08:12 AM
Topics: Computer, Software, network server, Windows 8, server software, IT network, network security
Cruising With Microsoft Windows 8 | 8.1 And Getting A New View
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Nov 27, 2013 @ 08:11 AM
My wife and I recently had the opportunity to go on a cruise on the Holland American Line and one of the interesting features of the cruise was a very popular activity hosted by Microsoft. On board there was a lady called Emily who was billed as a TechExpert and who conducted daily Digital Workshops with about 50% of them focused on using Windows 8 to improve your computing experience.
"Lenovo's profit reached $220 million for the quarter, compared with $162 million in the same period a year ago. Revenue rose 13 percent year over year to $9.8 billion."
Topics: Computer, Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet, Lenovo
Life Of A Copier Tech Has Changed Dramatically In Past 15 Years
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Nov 13, 2013 @ 07:11 AM
I have observed over the past fifteen years that the daily life of a copier technician has undergone a significant change. These critical customer support people have seen more change in their careers than in most industries. In the copier/mfp dealership I have been involved with there is a team of very experienced and long serving technical experts who daily respond to clients and solve their issues.
Topics: technology tools, Scanning, software tools, MFP, Customer service, Multifunction Printer support, managed services plan, Fax
Fujitsu Book Scanner ScanSnap SV600 Meets Unique Needs
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Nov 6, 2013 @ 07:11 AM
One challenge that is often not met by small sheet fed scanners is the ability to capture images from books and magazines or other bound materials. This new unit from Fujitsu targets just this issue (for video and other reviews please scroll down).
Topics: Scanning, document filing, Fujitsu