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Lee Kirkby

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Using Bar Codes to Improve Document Filing Efficiency

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, May 23, 2012 @ 08:05 AM

Getting files into an electronic document filing system is usually the most challenging part of any system.  Automating the input process for scanned files is one way to reduce the tedium and increase the efficiency for input.  Bar codes can be a great tool in that automation. 

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Topics: Scanning, document filing, document management, bar code

Canadian SMBs Have a False Sense of IT Network Security

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, May 16, 2012 @ 07:05 AM

Recent computer news has outlined interesting trends in Canadian SMB business environments.  Today I point you to some of these stories as they illustrate the challenges that all businesses and especially SMBs face as they try to operate in the IT world today.

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Topics: Computer, IT network, SMB, network security

Is Your IT Network, MFP and Printer Support Program Like My Plumber?

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Mon, May 14, 2012 @ 09:05 AM

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Topics: Multifunction Printer, MFP, Printer, Customer service, IT network, IT support

Too Many Fingers in the Paper Filing Cabinet- A Disastrous Recipe

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, May 11, 2012 @ 10:05 AM

IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) were in agreement…  Too many fingers in the paper filing cabinet equals lost files, wasted time and an overwhelming, aggravating and stressful mess.

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

Trends in Computer Systems - Burlington Ontario

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, May 10, 2012 @ 04:05 AM

Everyone knows that the choices for computer systems for offices is constantly improving with new chips, more memory and larger storage capacity.  Computer systems in our trading area around Burlington Ontario follow what we see as trends in the general industry.

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Topics: Computer, Office

Cloud Computing A Hot Topic in IT Network Design

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Mon, May 7, 2012 @ 05:05 AM

The hottest topic in IT network design seems to be Cloud Computing.  So what is this?  What is meant by cloud computing?

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Topics: Computer, Software, software tools, document management, server software, internet connectivity in Canada, Hosted document management, docucapture

Ontario's eWaste Program Must Work - Dear Ryan, Great Work

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, May 4, 2012 @ 09:05 AM

Anyone in Ontario that has recently purchased a TV, computer, monitor or printer knows that they are being asked to pay a fee for eWaste the new recycling program introduced last year.

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Topics: Computer, Multifunction Printer, MFP, eWaste

Unscrupulous Toner Pirates - Warehouse Service Center, Inc.

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, May 3, 2012 @ 16:05 PM

Taking advantage of people in getting them to order unneeded toner for their mfp or printers is the practice of Warehouse Service Centre, Inc. from Escondido California.  Of course in all of what they ship and fax, they never put phone numbers or e-mail addresses where someone can contact them.

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Topics: Multifunction Printer, Printer, toner, Copier, toner pirates

Don't Shake The Toner in Your Kyocera MFP Printer

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, May 2, 2012 @ 11:05 AM

Our company just installed a new fleet of Kyocera TASKalfa 5550ci colour mfp printers in a client site.  This installation was as the result of a competitive process and we replaced another brand of colour mfp (Konica-Minolta) which had been in place.

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Topics: Multifunction Printer, MFP, toner, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer, Kyocera copier, Kyocera Canada

Professional Administrators Say Paper Filing Overwhelms Them

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 @ 09:04 AM

Last night along with a couple of others from our office I participated in a Vendor Fair at a conference for the Administrative Professionals Association in our area.  The attendees at this event were administrators from a variety of organizations from both the private sector and the public sector throughout southern Ontario.

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Topics: document filing, document management, paper filing