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Ohio House Bill 96 Cybersecurity Compliance: Where Schools and Local Governments Should Be Now, and How to Stay Compliant Into 2027

Both Ohio House Bill 96 cybersecurity deadlines are now behind us. Counties and cities had to adopt a formal cybersecurity program by January 1, 2026. School districts, townships, villages, libraries and every other political subdivision had until July 1, 2026. If your board or council has already adopted a program, congratulations. The harder part starts now: keeping that program alive, documented and audit-ready through 2027. If you have not adopted one yet, you are [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-11-03T18:31:04+00:00November 9th, 2026|Data security|0 Comments

Modern Office Methods Named 2026 ENX Elite Dealer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Modern Office Methods Named a 2026 ENX Magazine Elite Dealer, Extending a Winning Streak Every Year Since 2013 Cincinnati dealer cited for AI-powered sales enablement, managed IT and cybersecurity growth through Optimized IT and Obviam, and community-driven innovation CINCINNATI, OH, November 4th, 2026 – Modern Office Methods (MOM), a second-generation, family-owned provider of office technology, managed IT and cybersecurity services across Ohio and Pennsylvania, has been named a 2026 Elite Dealer [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-11-04T20:14:51+00:00November 4th, 2026|Company News|0 Comments

Microsoft OAuth 2.0 Changes: What Modern Office Methods Clients Need to Know

Microsoft's December 2026 Scan-to-Email Change: What to Do Before Your Copier Stops Sending Updated November 2026. Originally published February 2026. The short answer: At the end of December 2026, Microsoft will turn off Basic Authentication for SMTP AUTH by default in Microsoft 365. If your copier or MFP scans to email with a saved username and password, scan-to-email may stop working. To keep it running, switch the device to OAuth 2.0, route it through [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-11-03T21:13:13+00:00November 3rd, 2026|Copiers|0 Comments

Modern Office Methods Named to Cincinnati’s Largest Private Companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Modern Office Methods Named to the Cincinnati Business Courier's List of Largest Private Companies Family-owned office technology and managed IT provider ranks #133 among Greater Cincinnati's largest private companies ahead of its 70th anniversary year CINCINNATI, OH, October 15, 2026 – Modern Office Methods (MOM) has been named a List Maker by the Cincinnati Business Courier, ranking #133 on the Courier's 2026 list of the Largest Private Companies in Greater Cincinnati, [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-11-03T21:18:33+00:00October 28th, 2026|Company News|Comments Off

How to Choose an Office MFP for High-Volume Scanning and Multi-Department Workflows

Walk past the copier in most offices around 4:30 on the last day of the month, and you'll see the problem. Accounting feeds a stack of invoices through the feeder, 50 pages at a time. HR is waiting behind them with a new-hire packet. Someone from the warehouse gives up and plans to come back later. Most of the time, the device isn't broken. It was chosen for printing in an office that now [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-10-13T20:41:41+00:00October 13th, 2026|mfp|0 Comments

How Print Security Supports Healthcare Audit Readiness

Key Takeaways Healthcare audits evaluate how organizations protect patient information across digital and printed workflows. Printers and multifunction devices can introduce security risks if they lack authentication, encryption, and activity monitoring. Features such as secure print release, audit logs, and user authentication help strengthen print security while improving accountability. Print management software provides visibility into printing activity, making it easier to monitor usage and support audit preparation. A secure print environment is one component of [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-08-16T17:59:14+00:00August 16th, 2026|printers|0 Comments

Strengthening Identity Controls in Regulated Environments

Businesses operating in regulated industries face growing pressure to protect sensitive data while meeting increasingly complex compliance requirements. Whether the goal is aligning with HIPAA, PCI DSS, or other regulatory frameworks, strong identity controls play a critical role in reducing risk. In fact, Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report found that credential abuse was involved in more than 30% of breaches, underscoring the importance of effective identity and access management. Why Identity and Access Management [...]

By OIT|2026-07-16T13:25:47+00:00July 15th, 2026|OIT, Optimized IT|0 Comments

RFID Readiness for Peak Season: What Logistics Leaders Need to Know in 2026

Key Takeaways A study conducted by Auburn University and GS1 US found that RFID-enabled order processing achieved 99.9 percent accuracy, compared to significant error rates in traditional processes. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) captures data from multiple items simultaneously without requiring line-of-sight scanning, helping reduce delays at receiving docks, picking stations, and shipping areas. Retailers and supply chain partners increasingly expect real-time inventory visibility and accurate shipment data. Successful RFID deployments require more than readers and [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-07-14T14:29:08+00:00July 13th, 2026|print technology|0 Comments

The IT Audit Prep Checklist

An IT audit can feel like something to dread. For many small and mid-sized businesses, the real issue isn’t the audit itself. It’s discovering too late that documentation is missing, old user accounts are still active, or backups haven’t been tested. Preparation makes a big difference, and it starts with understanding where your biggest risks may exist. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-06-16T17:11:27+00:00June 16th, 2026|OIT, Optimized IT|0 Comments

From the Floor to Fulfillment: How Smart Label Printing Keeps Manufacturing Moving

Walk through almost any manufacturing facility, and you’ll find labels everywhere: on raw materials, work-in-progress bins, finished goods, shipping pallets, and equipment. Most of the time, they barely get a second thought. That changes quickly when something goes wrong. Talk to a plant manager dealing with a mislabeled shipment or a procurement team scrambling to locate inventory that was supposed to be in a specific location, and it becomes clear how important labeling really is. [...]

By Karen Morgan|2026-06-16T17:10:30+00:00June 16th, 2026|label printing|0 Comments