Sometimes I find I could really use a portable document scanner. I have access to MFP based document scanning in the office so I can easily convert paper to electronic records and create PDF's of paper documents for e-mailing. There are times however when I really would like to have a small portable scanner that could be taken with me for travel or use at home.
Office Document Strategies Blog
Topics: Scanning, document management, Document
Can Government Stop CRTC - Internet Connectivity in Canada Billing?
Posted by HubSpot User Default on Mon, Feb 7, 2011 @ 17:02 PM
The Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has created a hot issue in the media and aroused a lot of outcry over their decision to force Internet Service Providers (ISP) to cap Internet usage, and charge extra billing for Internet ‘overage’.
Internet connectivity in Canada could change as a result.
Topics: internet connectivity in Canada, Canadian Legislation, cost of internet
CRTC Internet Connectivity in Canada - Decision to Be Overturned
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Feb 3, 2011 @ 09:02 AM
It is reported on twitter that the Industry Minister has indicated that the ministry will over turn the CRTC decision to require limits on Internet connectivity in Canada.
Topics: internet connectivity in Canada, office document strategy, Canadian Legislation
Internet Connectivity In Canada - Costs Are Increasing!
Posted by HubSpot User Default on Wed, Feb 2, 2011 @ 13:02 PM
CRTC approves new regulations requiring limits on download usage.
CRTC’s internet cap about to cost your business a lot more.
Topics: internet connectivity in Canada, Canadian Legislation, IT network, cost of internet
Microsoft Releases New Small Business Server 2011
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Feb 2, 2011 @ 08:02 AM
Microsoft has long supported a special server package designed to bring essential server components to small businesses. With their current release of SBS 2011 Standard they are again focusing their attention on the interconnectivity that most businesses find essential.
Topics: Software, server software
Postage Meter Rates Changed With New Canadian Postage Pricing
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 @ 15:01 PM
Postage meter users in Canada have been busy in the past few weeks getting their postage rate schedules updated due to the changed postage pricing announced by Canada Post for January 17, 2011. Users of postage machines had to follow the rate upgrade plan based upon their meter vendor.
Topics: Postage meter, postage rates, postage machine
MFP Printers and Copiers Have An Environmental Impact.
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Jan 28, 2011 @ 16:01 PM
MFP printers and copiers and other print devices can be a major energy user in your office.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, Printer, Environment
Scanning has become a staple of most offices that use multifunction printer - copiers. Through these devices users have the ability to capture paper documents and use them in their everyday business. E-mailing has overtaken faxing largely due to the ability of businesses to easily adopt scanning.
Topics: Multifunction Printer, Scanning, document filing, video, document storage strategy
IT network servers are the core technology of the office. If your server(s) are not healthy then your network performance will suffer. Improper maintenance is a key to increased downtime. Like the old TV commercial used to say, "You can pay me now or pay me later". The same is true of servers. Time and effort spent ensuring your servers are running well will be much less than the time spent on a recovery due to poor maintenance. For many SMB organizations with limited IT resources their server is left to hope. Here are some key measures which should be checked regularly.
Topics: Computer, network server, network backup
Is an MFP the Right Network Printer for Your Office?
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 @ 12:01 PM
An MFP (multifunction printer) can be the right choice for offices but in my work in the Burlington, Ontario market I have seen places where the choice becomes cloudy. So how do you decide? I think part of the decision relates to the size of the office.
Topics: Software, Multifunction Printer, document storage strategy, MFP, Printer