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Lee Kirkby

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Interactive Projectors Replace Smart Boards (Video)

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Aug 3, 2011 @ 07:08 AM

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Topics: technology tools, software tools, IT network, IT support, Interactive Projector, whiteboard

Privacy Commissioner Damns Paper Records - Yes To Paperless Filing

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jul 27, 2011 @ 09:07 AM

The recent news about the "lost" cancer reports that were sent to doctors around Ontario was the topic of some coverage on the CBC radio this morning.  Why is this important?  The story is really all about paperless filing.

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Topics: document filing, document storage strategy, software tools, document management, Document, privacy, Canadian Legislation

Your Paperless Office and Document Management (Video)

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 @ 08:07 AM

I'm not convinced that a truly paperless office is possible, however i do think that there is a real convergence between the traditional paper based office and the world of document management using electronic tools. 

This video outlines the issues and some tips to understand as you look to embrace the convergence and move into a more electronic filing system. 
Understand the trends in the office which make it feasible to build a single system which works with your traditional paper structures and takes advantage of the advances which make electronic capability easier and lead to a better ROI.

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Topics: document filing, document storage strategy, document management, Document, privacy, office document strategy

5 Top Reasons to Lease Computer and MFP Equipment

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Jul 21, 2011 @ 10:07 AM

I often get asked whether clients should buy out right or lease their computers or MFP equipment.  The answer is always, it depends upon their circumstances, but there are some real advantages to leasing when considering copiers, computer equipment, software and related services.

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Topics: MFP, IT network, IT support, leasing

9 Points to Consider For Good Customer Service

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Jul 15, 2011 @ 07:07 AM

I had an experience this week that really underlined for me what makes good customer service.  It is always the little things that make you remember the people who go out of their way to make your experience excellent.

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Topics: document storage strategy, document management, Customer service

IT Support And Consumer Technologies Like Facebook Skype Video

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Jul 8, 2011 @ 07:07 AM

Consumer driven technology is changing rapidly and often ends up having an impact on how IT support and other business activities are delivered.

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Topics: technology tools, Computer, IT network

Bad IT Support, Multifunction Printer, Postage Machine Deals

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Tue, Jul 5, 2011 @ 07:07 AM

One of the things that bothers me the most when I am dealing with clients is when I learn about deals they have entered into that are just not good for the client.  This occurs in all of the areas of our business, IT support, multifunction printers or postage machines.

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Topics: Postage meter, Multifunction Printer, MFP, IT network, postage machine, leasing

Multifunction Copier - Like A Furnace? - A Hamilton Comment

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Thu, Jun 30, 2011 @ 07:06 AM

A little while ago I was talking to one of our clients in Hamilton ON and he described looking for a multifunction copier (MFP) as like looking for a furnace, "Something you have to do not something you want to do".  His premise was this was a necessary evil not a necessity.

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Topics: e-mail, Multifunction Printer, Scanning, document management, MFP, Printer, office document strategy, Kyocera copier

Document Management in Burlington - No More Filing Cabinets!

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 @ 08:06 AM

In this electronic day I don't understand why more companies have not embraced document management in our town, Burlington Ontario Canada.  I know there are some who are using it, as we have installed systems and have clients using our cloud based document management service, but the majority of businesses still seem to be glued to their filing cabinets.

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Topics: document filing, document storage strategy, document management

TASKalfa 4550ci Multifunction Colour Printer, A First Look

Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 @ 07:06 AM

Kyocera had just introduced a significant upgrade to their multifunction printer lineup.  Eleven new models have just hit the street and they offer a major upgrade to the past line from Kyocera.

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Topics: Multifunction Printer, software tools, MFP, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer, Kyocera copier