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Mansfield City Schools Saves Thousands with MOM

Modern Office Methods is proud to partner with the Mansfield City School District and excited to be able to offer them substantial savings. We have been looking forward to providing exceptional, yet cost-effective machines and service to the local community since the opening of our Mansfield office in October of 2018. MOM was recently selected to provide printing, copiers, and service to the Mansfield City School District by the school board. The unanimous decision [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-07-15T20:03:28+00:00July 15th, 2019|copier, copiers, cost reduction, education|0 Comments

The Importance of Business Automation

Business automation is becoming more mainstream. It involves using computers and software to automate mundane processes, providing higher levels of productivity within business operations. Although automation has been around for years, new technology is allowing it to become used in more industries and for a myriad of different tasks. Cost Savings One of the reasons why automation can be used is to save money. While there is an initial investment in the software, it pays [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-07-30T16:00:52+00:00July 15th, 2019|Automation|0 Comments

The True Cost of Outdated Office Equipment

Efficient office equipment leads to a productive office. Any outdated piece of equipment costs you more than it's worth. A multifunction printer can be a great solution, combining fax, email, print, copy, scan, and document storage all in one energy-efficient package. Other than just eating paper, ink, and power, inefficient equipment can be incredibly costly when it comes to your most valuable resource: your staff. Labor Hours The first staff-related impact comes down to simple [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-07-30T14:14:28+00:00July 1st, 2019|printer|0 Comments

Ways to Improve Document Security for Your Business

Document security is the foundation of any business. No matter your industry, your customers and clients need to know that their data is safe with you. One breach can ruin a company's reputation overnight, and the business may spend years recovering from it without ever fully regaining the status they held before. Here are a few ways you can improve document security for your business. Human Error Human error accounts for most breaches. A misplaced [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-06-26T22:37:21+00:00June 15th, 2019|Security|0 Comments

How Managed Print Services Can Cut Costs

It’s only natural to want to cut costs within your office. Looking at the printer and copier is a great way to reduce expenses thanks to the paper, toner, and repairs that are spent annually. Managed print services is an efficient way to manage printers and multifunction devices. Functional maintenance and integrated billing can be included, too. How Software Makes a Difference When it comes to managed print services, the software is used to help [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-06-26T20:42:51+00:00June 1st, 2019|MPS|0 Comments

CampFiery: Can You Say Hygrometer?

Hygrometer. Most of you reading this newsletter have one. But you may not have been familiar with the technical name of a Humidity and Temperature Gauge instrument. What's more, you may not be familiar with the impact relative humidity and temperature have on your digital print engine. So it may come as a surprise that relative humidity is the one factor that has the greatest impact on your color consistency. The combination of temperature and [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-05-21T17:50:16+00:00May 21st, 2019|Production printing|0 Comments

Why Your Business Should Consider Cloud Computing

If your business wants to keep on an even competitive playing field, if you’re not already invested in the cloud, it may be time to reconsider. To date, about 75 percent of all organizations have at least some portion of their infrastructure in the cloud. Cloud services offer businesses an affordable way to boost both efficiency and flexibility cost-effectively. Here are a few benefits associated with transitioning to the cloud. Flexibility When you invest in [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-05-21T16:46:03+00:00May 15th, 2019|Cloud|0 Comments

Importance of Data Security for Businesses

The cost of a data security breach may be staggering. In 2015, a health care provider, Anthem, had a cyberattack that exposed millions of confidential medical records. There is a federal law that health care companies must follow called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Anthem settled its HIPPA violation by paying a fine of $16 million. That is a considerable amount for a fine. Data security may be one of the most [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-05-21T16:26:00+00:00May 1st, 2019|Data security|0 Comments

The Benefits of a Paperless Office

As the name implies, a paperless office is a workplace that uses minimal paper. Instead, paper documents are converted to digital form through a process called digitization. Going paper-free can cut costs, save time, reduce office clutter, increase productivity, make information sharing more streamlined, and boost security. On top of this, converting to a paperless office is environmentally friendly. We live in a digital world, so it only makes sense for your office to mirror [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-04-18T17:12:19+00:00April 15th, 2019|Environmentally friendly|0 Comments

Stay Ahead of the Times with RICOH/Lanier Always Current Technology

In 1876, William Orton (president of Western Union) said, “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.” In 1903, Henry Ford’s lawyer was advised not to invest in Ford Motor Company: “The horse is here to stay but the automobile is only a novelty – a fad.” In 1977, Digital Equipment Corp. president Ken Olson said, “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their [...]

By Julie Italiano|2019-04-09T13:09:21+00:00April 8th, 2019|ricoh, Security, Technology|0 Comments

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