December 10th, 2021 by Function4
A multifaceted and reliable office copier is a critical tool for every company that is success-oriented. However, finding the right company can feel overwhelming. Not only is office equipment like copiers pricey, but if incorrectly selected, it...
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Tags: Konica Minolta, multifunction printers (MFP), services, Sharp, tips & training
Posted in: Business Technology
November 30th, 2021 by Function4
Leading MTSP Reminds Business Owners to Reinvest Before December 31st
SUGAR LAND, TX – Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is alerting local businesses about Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 179 and the deductions it affords...
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Tags: Section 179, tax
Posted in: Press Release
November 15th, 2021 by Function4
Embracing remote work has been a love-hate relationship for many small and medium-sized business (SMB)
owners. With new technology allowing workers to work from wherever and whenever more than ever before,
employers have had to balance...
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Tags: COVID-19, remote working, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB), unified communications
Posted in: Business Technology
November 8th, 2021 by Function4
In the past week, I heard from several former colleagues who contacted me for advice on managing remote
workers. As companies around the globe grapple to address coronavirus and the workplace, managers who have
never led distributed workforces...
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Tags: collaboration tools, COVID-19, remote working, tips & training
Posted in: Business Technology
November 1st, 2021 by Function4
Effective communication is a key driver for business productivity across all industries. Today’s business environment
makes unified communications nearly an operational necessity.
Small businesses (SMBs) may feel such use of technology...
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Tags: cloud-based, services, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB), solutions, unified communications
Posted in: Business Technology
October 26th, 2021 by Function4
"The world of work cannot and should not look the same after this crisis." That's what the Secretary-General of the
United Nations said recently. We all know the first chapter. When COVID-19 arrived, the business world had to pivot
instantly and...
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Tags: cloud-based, collaboration tools, COVID-19, cyber security, remote working
Posted in: Business Technology
October 25th, 2021 by Function4
Having the right technology is critical for any small business. You operate lean and focus on
growth, so your investment in tech must be at the right time and for the right reasons. VoIP (voice
over IP) adoption can deliver many advantages for you....
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Tags: cost reduction, data backup and recovery, remote working, VoIP
Posted in: Business Technology, Phone Systems
September 30th, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology
Services Provider (MTSP) Leverages
Innovative Wireless Access Points to
Secure Connections to the Internet
SUGAR LAND, TX - Function4, a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP), announced today that the...
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Tags: cyber security, cyberattacks, wifi
Posted in: Press Release
September 1st, 2021 by Kevin Box / Glyn Morgan
Recently, one of our more tenured consultants gave an internal lunch and learn to our Sales Team on how to help our customers understand and better manage their printer fleets. This is the sort of “inside baseball”, so to speak, that organizations...
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Tags: multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic, tips & training
Posted in: Business Technology
August 30th, 2021 by Kevin Box
When it comes to your printer fleet, having more visibility to performance is critical. Knowing how much volume each printer is producing is valuable. Getting automatic toner fulfillment is more productive and efficient than having an employee order...
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Tags: cost reduction, data analysis, multifunction printers (MFP), content & process management, toner
Posted in: Document Management
August 30th, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider Keeps SMBs Safe, Once
Again
SUGARLAND, TX Function4, a leading managed
technology services provider (MTSP),
recently shared that their robust
cybersecurity solutions have protected
their customers...
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Tags: cyber security, cyberattacks, ransomware
Posted in: Press Release
August 10th, 2021 by Joan Honig
If your existing processes are well documented, it’s relatively easy to transfer them into a digital environment using a document management system. Unfortunately, many organizations have poor or inaccurate documentation, which makes creating digital...
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Tags: cost reduction, digital workflows, paperless
Posted in: Document Management
August 10th, 2021 by Kevin Box
On April 29th, 2021, Cyber Criminals were able to hack the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. because of one password floating around on the dark web, which an employee had previously used to access the organizations' network through a Virtual Private...
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Tags: cyberattacks, multifunction printers (MFP), risk management
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 3rd, 2021 by Kevin Craine
Cybersecurity was a pressing concern even before COVID-19. Now, organizations everywhere must prepare for a new normal that includes increasingly sobering threats to data security.
Over the past several months, cyber thieves have become skilled...
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Tags: finance, government agencies, healthcare, multifactor authentication, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB)
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 2nd, 2021 by Bill Patsouras
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How SMBs Can Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks and Ransomware Threats
SUGAR LAND, TX – July 29, 2021 – Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that some...
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Tags: data backup and recovery, multifactor authentication, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB), tips & training
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 1st, 2021 by Kevin Box
Have you ever searched for this question on Google: How do I set up my wireless printer? Do you dread the tangled mess of cords that come with a traditional printer set-up? Then it's time to make the switch to a wireless printer!
Wireless printers...
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Tags: HP, printer connection, printer, wireless printer
Posted in: You Ask, Function4 Answers
July 30th, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider Shares How SMBs Can
Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks
and Ransomware Threats
SUGARLAND, TX Function4, a leading
managed technology services
provider (MTSP), recently
shared that some of the nation's...
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Tags: cyber security, cyberattacks, data backup and recovery
Posted in: Press Release
July 29th, 2021 by Neville M. Bilimoria
The recent events of the Colonial Pipeline gas shortage in the Southeast have highlighted a very real concern for our nation’s cybersecurity. Cyber criminals are still out there, and seemingly stronger than ever.
But in our representation...
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Tags: cyberattacks, healthcare, HIPAA / PHI
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 27th, 2021 by Shane Keating and Stephanie Van Ness
Cybercriminals have stepped up their game during the pandemic, launching ransomware attacks at a frenzied pace. In 2020, more than 90 U.S. healthcare organizations reported ransomware attacks, which affected over 600 separate clinics, hospitals and...
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Tags: data backup and recovery, healthcare, tips & training
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 22nd, 2021 by Paul Actics
What is Robotic Process Automation?
Simply put, robotic process automation, or RPA, is the application of technology to automate rules-based business processes. It has the ability to emulate any repetitive human actions to streamline workflows and increase...
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Tags: cost reduction, finance, healthcare
Posted in: Automation
July 20th, 2021 by Gabriela Garner
Security breaches create significant problems for any organization. They tax resources, put your reputation in danger and, most of all, cost money. Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to security breaches and often have the most to...
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Tags: cyberattacks, encryption, healthcare, HIPAA / PHI, multifunction printers (MFP), content & process management
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 15th, 2021 by Wired
LineStar Integrity Services was hacked around the same time as Colonial Pipeline, but radical transparency activists have brought the attack to light.
When ransomware hackers hit Colonial Pipeline last month and shut off the distribution of gas along...
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Tags: cyberattacks, ransomware
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 13th, 2021 by Charlie Osborne
Antivirus software isn’t enough to protect our devices and accounts any longer, but it still provides a key layer of defense.
Over the past few years, consumers and enterprises alike have become more aware of the importance of adequate cybersecurity...
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Tags: antivirus, risk management, tips & training
Posted in: Cybersecurity
July 8th, 2021 by Chris Ellis
Recently, I had an experience that illustrates the futility of partially automated processes. I was selling my car and buying another. On the selling end, I had to return an inspection form that I was able to download and file online, but I still...
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Tags: data analysis, digital workflows, paperless, remote working
Posted in: Automation
July 6th, 2021 by Diana Eagen
In an increasingly uncertain world, getting everyone to maintain sustainability and cash flow is essential. Most companies face a wait time receiving customer payments that could range anywhere from 30 to 90 days to even longer. Payment delays...
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Tags: accounts receivable (AR), cost reduction, data analysis, digital workflows
Posted in: Automation
July 1st, 2021 by Tom Darnall
At Function4, we have one overarching mission: to eliminate print servers. They’re a huge pain point for print environments of every shape and size, a resource vortex that devours time, money and effort with very little to show for it. IT departments...
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Tags: multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic
Posted in: Document Management
June 29th, 2021 by Daniel Reeve
In today’s highly competitive business environment, many organizations are expanding through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Unfortunately, success comes at a cost. Growth via M&A activity often involves absorbing disparate ERP applications, which,...
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Tags: data analysis, digital workflows
Posted in: Automation
June 25th, 2021 by Function4
Function4's Clients to Benefit from
Early-Stage Partnership With
Cybersecurity Firm
SUGARLAND, TX -Function4, a
leading managed technology
services provider (MTSP), recently
announced that one of their earlystage strategic partners, Sentinel...
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Tags: cyber security, cyberattacks, ransomware, vendor / partner relationships
Posted in: Press Release
June 24th, 2021 by Chris Davidson
While it's absolutely true that a lot of your business processes are important, they also expose your organization to a wide range of potential issues that you may not even realize.
Every manual process performed by one of your actual human...
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Tags: digital workflows, M-Files
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
June 23rd, 2021 by Kirsten Barta
The modernization and digitization of communications accelerated in the last year. As companies had to shift to a remote workforce, they found that critical tools and platforms needed to be accessible from anywhere. That meant adopting cloud technology...
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Tags: cloud-based, cost reduction, mobility, on-premise
Posted in: Phone Systems
June 22nd, 2021 by Taylor Bucher
Business disruption prompting business innovation
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Necessity is the mother of innovation”. And if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that this is absolutely true. In the wake of the mass business disruption our...
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Tags: accounts payable (AP), cost reduction
Posted in: Automation, Business Technology
June 18th, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider (MTSP) Alerts SMBs of
Compromised Data
SUGARLAND, TX - Function4 a leading
managed technology services
provider (MTSP), announced today
that the company proactively
monitors the Dark Web to keep...
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Tags: cyber security, cyberattacks, dark web
Posted in: Press Release
June 17th, 2021 by Function4
This video tells the story of Greenville County's Meals on Wheels program—and how Microsoft products have helped the program expand and reach more people. If you would like to learn more, please contact function4.
...
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Tags: Microsoft
Posted in: General
June 17th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
It's safe to say that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for all of us — especially for organizations that were in the process of undergoing their own digital transformations as the lock downs started in March 2020. The need to use...
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Tags: cloud-based, COVID-19, digital workflows
Posted in: Business Technology
June 16th, 2021 by Function4
This infographic shows nonprofit organizations how they can easily get set up with Microsoft Teams—in just 5 simple steps. For additional information, please contact function4 today.
View: 5 Easy Steps to Get Started with Microsoft Teams
...
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Tags: Microsoft
Posted in: Business Technology
June 15th, 2021 by Caitlyn Riedl
A few months back a client asked if we could review their order entry process. They didn’t really think there was much room for order entry improvement but had a mandate to improve the customer experience and decrease operating costs.
The...
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Tags: cost reduction, data analysis, digital workflows
Posted in: Automation
June 10th, 2021 by Function4
This web link provides information about some of Microsoft's special offers for nonprofits as well as details about how to register for them. If you would like more information, contact function4 today.
...
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Tags: Microsoft
Posted in: General
June 10th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more people are working remotely than ever before. On the one hand, productivity hasn't really suffered as there are a large number of cloud-based tools that make it possible to be just as productive outside...
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Tags: COVID-19, cyberattacks, remote working, risk management
Posted in: Cybersecurity
June 8th, 2021 by Jon Seaman
Positive cash flow is what keeps businesses running smoothly, leaving it up to collections management to turn money that’s owed into money in the bank. Sounds easy, right? Not so much.
Many AR departments continue to rely on manual methods in the collections...
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Tags: accounts receivable (AR), cloud-based
Posted in: Automation
June 7th, 2021 by Darcy Mekis
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for organizations all over the world. A single attack can lead to thousands or even millions in losses, and cybercriminals continue to come up with more sophisticated methods of attack. Ransomware and malware...
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Tags: cyberattacks, data backup and recovery, email, ransomware, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB), tips & training
Posted in: Cybersecurity
June 3rd, 2021 by Darcy Mekis
The world of business has become very data-driven. Almost every aspect of a company is improvable when you look at the metrics behind it. Your phone communications are no different. Phone metrics can deliver vital insights that, in turn, help...
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Tags: contact center, data analysis, metrics, VoIP
Posted in: Phone Systems
June 3rd, 2021 by Function4
This blog post tells the story of the Special Olympics and how it has grown to an organization more than 6 million strong. It also details how Microsoft has helped this organization connect around the globe using technology like Teams. To learn more,...
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Tags: Microsoft
Posted in: General
June 1st, 2021 by Kevin Kern
Like everything else in life, we all know the world of work is constantly changing. 2020 was undoubtedly a year that brought an unprecedented and unanticipated rate of change in how we work. The sudden transition from working in traditional offices...
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Tags: digital workflows, remote working
Posted in: Business Technology
May 31st, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology
Services Provider Helps Local
Companies Move From Outdated
Servers With a Seamless Transition
to the Cloud
SUGARLAND, TX - Function4 a leading managed
technology services provider (MTSP)
is leveraging Microsoft Azure...
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Tags: cloud-based, collaboration tools, Microsoft, mobility, remote working
Posted in: Press Release
May 27th, 2021 by Ed Bokuniewicz
So much has changed going into this year, but with that change comes the opportunity for businesses to reinvent themselves to better meet the needs of their customers. There is an ever-increasing shift from in-store to online shopping, which is...
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Tags: inkjet, multifunction printers (MFP)
Posted in: Document Management
May 26th, 2021 by HIPAA Journal
April was another particularly bad month for healthcare data breaches with 62 reported breaches of 500 or – the same number as of March 2021. That is more than 2 reported healthcare data breaches every day, and well over the 12-month average of 51...
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Tags: cyberattacks, healthcare, HIPAA / PHI, ransomware
Posted in: Cybersecurity
May 25th, 2021 by Ed Bokuniewicz
Since 2008, the digital communications industry has been publicizing “Print is Dead.” This quote is an opinion and not fact based. It reminded me of the oft-quoted line by Mark Twain, the great American humorist, when he learned that a major American...
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Tags: mobility, multifunction printers (MFP)
Posted in: Document Management
May 19th, 2021 by John Dembia
I remember a TV commercial from the 1990s for a still camera that featured the great tennis player, Andre Agassi, had the accompanying tagline: “Image is Everything.” That tagline is still very applicable and valid today in the production print world...
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Tags: Konica Minolta, success stories
Posted in: General
May 18th, 2021 by Nick Pegley
The IT landscape is in a constant state of change. Whether it’s still seen as a supportive administrative function, an enabler of digital transformation, or an integral touchpoint woven within everyday interactions, it is critically important to...
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Tags: cloud-based, remote working, risk management
Posted in: Business Technology
May 13th, 2021 by Graham Smith
Despite the fact that we live and work in a digital age, accounts receivable (AR) processes at many businesses remain a very manual and antiquated affair. Whether it’s manual invoice creation and delivery, back and forth emails and phone calls...
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Tags: accounts receivable (AR), Esker, success stories
Posted in: Automation, Business Technology
May 11th, 2021 by Akisa Matsuda
It is no secret that in this age of new normality, increased security threats such as phishing or ransomware attacks, are a very real concern. Almost all devices are prone to cybersecurity threats and office printers and multifunction devices...
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Tags: COVID-19, multifunction printers (MFP), ransomware, remote working, risk management, tips & training
Posted in: Cybersecurity
May 11th, 2021 by Jody Derr
Recently I was asked by a customer what they can do right now as they wait to kick off an automation project. It forced me to think about examples of challenges that clients have faced and how they took those challenges head on as they prepared...
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Tags: accounts payable (AP), data analysis, digital workflows
Posted in: Automation
May 6th, 2021 by Taylor Bucher
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Why fix what isn’t broken?” It’s a valid question. I mean, why change things when “business as usual” seems to be working just fine? Well, to put it in Ben Franklin’s words, “When you’re finished changing, you’re...
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Tags: accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cost reduction, digital workflows
Posted in: Business Technology
May 5th, 2021 by M-Files
How Much Time Does Your Staff Waste on Document Management Inefficiencies?
Searching, finding, and managing documents and information is a challenge for staff in most companies and lots of working hours are wasted on it every single day.
46% say they...
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Tags: cost reduction
Posted in: Document Management
May 4th, 2021 by Brian Erlien
Many companies today are looking for ways to strengthen vendor relationships and improve liquidity and working capital. Here are three areas to focus on and three solutions that can help you do just that.
Vender & Supplier Communication
...
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Tags: accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cost reduction, Esker, vendor / partner relationships
Posted in: Automation
April 30th, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider Reinvests in Top Talent to
Improve Customer Experience
SUGARLAND, TX -Function4, a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP), recently announced that
they have promoted five employees...
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Tags: managed IT, multifunction printers (MFP)
Posted in: Press Release
April 29th, 2021 by Justin Cunningham
Is your accounts payable (AP) department being tasked to better monitor, track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs)?
Then you’re well aware that it can be a daunting task. Why? There are an infinite number of KPIs that you could...
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Tags: accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cost reduction, data analysis
Posted in: Automation
April 27th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
As one observer noted, even large disasters like Chernobyl didn’t completely stem from a lack of documentation. This crisis caused so much damage because people failed to follow the planned and documented processes in time. While it’s important...
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Tags: cost reduction, data analysis, digital workflows, M-Files, content & process management
Posted in: Business Technology
April 26th, 2021 by Function4
Function4 Helps Customers Protect
Their Precious Networks
SUGAR LAND, TX
Function4 a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP), proactively helps
businesses address the increased
threat of malware affecting small to
mid-sized...
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Tags: cyber security, cyberattacks, ransomware
Posted in: Press Release
April 22nd, 2021 by Elija Paajanen
Information, in all its formats, is the lifeblood of business. Yet, it is an asset that’s often poorly managed, and therefore, provides less value than its potential. Let’s face it. Information only has value when it is refined and used for decision-making....
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Tags: data analysis, M-Files, content & process management
Posted in: Business Technology
April 20th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
The sheer volume of information being created on a daily basis by the average business is staggering. In fact, it’s been estimated that more data has been created in the last two years alone than in the entirety of human history leading up to that...
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Tags: M-Files, metadata, metrics, content & process management
Posted in: Business Technology
April 13th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
Automation in the workplace is when computers perform the types of tasks that would normally require human intervention, thus freeing up the valuable time of living, breathing employees so that they can focus on those matters that truly need them....
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Tags: cost reduction, M-Files, content & process management
Posted in: Automation
April 12th, 2021 by Kevin Box
Let’s face it, managing printers isn’t glamorous, and all end-users genuinely care about is if they can print. If the answer is no, the end-user must find an alternative to fix the problem. This is a microcosm of why having a printer service organization...
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Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP)
Posted in: Document Management, Business Technology
April 8th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
Let’s track the timeline of responses over the last twenty years…
2001
IDC reports that workers who manage, create, or edit documents for a company were spending up to 2.5 hours per day searching for what...
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Tags: data analysis, M-Files, metadata, content & process management
Posted in: Document Management
April 6th, 2021 by Tom Darnall
Corporate printing costs can get expensive. These costs can amount to as much as 3% of annual revenue (some estimates even go as high as 12%). It’s important to keep those costs in check. And with print security becoming an increasingly urgent priority...
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Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP), risk management
Posted in: Business Technology
April 5th, 2021 by Function4
Given the amount of information human resource departments are required to manage and secure, it is reasonable that these HR processes can become difficult to organize. Information management solutions provide tools that can assist in streamlining...
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Tags: cloud-based, M-Files, content & process management
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
April 1st, 2021 by Jason Callahan
While I don’t want to get down on employees (after all, I’m an employee myself), it’s no secret that their printing habits can be kind of, well, careless. The average worker prints about 34 pages a day, yet 17% of those pages go unused. Close to...
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Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP), tips & training
Posted in: Document Management
April 1st, 2021 by Kevin Box
When searching for Document Management Software, there are certain features that should be included to ensure maximum efficiency. Beyond the basics such as document organization, file tagging, and version control, one unique feature to look for is resource...
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Tags: automated notifications, document auditing, document management software, resource scheduling
Posted in: You Ask, Function4 Answers
March 31st, 2021 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider (MTSP) Reports on Spike in
Cloud Demand from Small to MidSized Businesses (SMBs)
SUGAR LAND, TX - Function4, a leading
managed technology services
provider (MTSP), announced
today that the COVID-19...
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Tags: cloud-based, COVID-19, Microsoft, remote working
Posted in: Press Release
March 30th, 2021 by Brian Wistisen
Print servers are the go-to choice when it comes to a corporate printing infrastructure.
Conventional direct IP printing is different than server printing. With direct IP, printers are managed on a workstation-by-workstation basis. Print...
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Tags: multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic, content & process management
Posted in: Document Management, Business Technology
March 25th, 2021 by Chris Summerhays
When your network printer is slow to respond, you might find yourself wondering what causes slow network printing. This is a common scenario. Here are a few established workarounds for slow network printing.
How to fix slow network printing...
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Tags: multifunction printers (MFP), tips & training
Posted in: Document Management
March 24th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
What is a Document Management System (DMS)?
What is a document management system? Put simply, a document management system is an automated business software solution used to organize, secure, store, capture, digitize, and tag business files....
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Tags: cloud-based, cost reduction, digital workflows, M-Files, metadata, on-premise, remote working, risk management
Posted in: Document Management, Business Technology
March 23rd, 2021 by Tom Darnall
You can probably imagine how eliminating print servers also helps to end single points of failure.
This means increased printer availability and more printer uptime at your organization. A welcome bonus? Fewer calls to the service desk.
...
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Tags: cost reduction, PrinterLogic, content & process management
Posted in: Business Technology
March 17th, 2021 by Jacob Eskelsen
As much as some folks like to brag about their ability to multitask, we all know by now that multitasking just isn’t efficient. Our brains prefer to focus on a single task rather than be pulled in different directions.
That applies to IT departments...
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Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic
Posted in: Document Management
March 16th, 2021 by Steve Kelley
In 2019, the online training platform Skillbox sent a rogue print job to unsecured network printers. To do that, they relied on a search tool called Shodan that discovers vulnerable Internet-connected devices. It was the very same tool that a prankster...
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Tags: cost reduction, government agencies, PrinterLogic, risk management, tips & training
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Document Management
March 11th, 2021 by Tom Darnall
When planning their enterprise print management strategies, most organizations try to take a long-term view.
They look to purchase cost-sensitive workhorse printers for their fleet and printer management solutions that will support and integrate...
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Tags: cost reduction, digital workflows, multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic, content & process management
Posted in: Document Management
March 5th, 2021 by Max Queen
Here are a few signs it’s time to make a change!
Employees are constantly waiting.
Is there a group of employees gathered around the copier waiting for their documents? If so, you have inefficient...
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Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP), content & process management
Posted in: Business Technology
March 4th, 2021 by Neil Thomas
2020 has been a big year for organizations moving their business processes to software as a service (SaaS).
Recent corporate surveys have indicated that 80% of all businesses were already using at least one SaaS solution. By the start of...
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Tags: cloud-based, enterprise, multifunction printers (MFP), SaaS
Posted in: Business Technology
March 3rd, 2021 by Ross Lasley
The software industry has been rapidly changing over the last several years. The most significant change has come in adapting software as a service instead of selling perpetual licenses with maintenance agreements. Microsoft was one of the first...
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Tags: Microsoft, mobility, risk management, SaaS
Posted in: Business Technology
March 2nd, 2021 by Brian Wistisen
As IT professionals look to move away from legacy print solutions, the idea of a serverless print infrastructure is becoming more widespread. That’s true even in large enterprise organizations, where print servers were a necessary evil for far too...
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Tags: cloud-based, cost reduction, enterprise, SaaS
Posted in: Business Technology
February 26th, 2021 by Kevin Box
Contact a Solutions Expert
There was a time in history where the "On-trend" method for managing copier and printer fleets was to map out the office and strategically place workgroup copiers & printers within the office space to maximize...
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Tags: cost reduction, enterprise, multifunction printers (MFP), risk management
Posted in: Cybersecurity, Business Technology
February 24th, 2021 by Kevin Box
Have you ever been in a large retail store looking for a particular product and asked an associate to help you with your search? Does it bother you if the associate just points you in the product's direction instead of walking you to its location?...
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Tags: success stories, tips & training
Posted in: General
February 23rd, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
One of the most important things to understand about a digital transformation is that ultimately, you’re talking about exactly that: a transformation from where you are today to where you hope to be tomorrow.
In order to get to that point,...
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Tags: cost reduction, data analysis, digital workflows, M-Files
Posted in: Business Technology
February 23rd, 2021 by Tom Darnall
At Function4, we have one overarching mission: to eliminate print servers. They’re a huge pain point for print environments of every shape and size, a resource vortex that devours time, money and effort with very little to show for it. IT departments...
Read Full Story »
Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic, tips & training
Posted in: Document Management, Business Technology
February 18th, 2021 by Kirsten Barta
Businesses that are still relying on old-school methods such as on-site servers for file storage and an on-premises legacy phone system for communications are taking a risk. Without the flexibility and efficiency of the Cloud, you’ll be choking on...
Read Full Story »
Tags: cloud-based, data backup and recovery, VoIP
Posted in: Business Technology, Phone Systems
February 17th, 2021 by Jon Seaman
Positive cash flow is what keeps businesses running smoothly, leaving it up to collections management to turn money that’s owed into money in the bank. Sounds easy, right? Not so much.
Many AR departments continue to rely on manual methods in the collections...
Read Full Story »
Tags: accounts receivable (AR), cloud-based, Esker
Posted in: Automation
February 16th, 2021 by Darcy Mekis
Did you know your legacy phone system could be costing you business and eating away at profits? No matter what type of business you run, communication is critical. Voice calling is instrumental in customer service, new sales, and collaboration. However,...
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Tags: cost reduction, cyberattacks, data backup and recovery, VoIP
Posted in: Phone Systems
February 15th, 2021 by Function4
SUGAR LAND, TX - Today's businesses are
operating at a blistering pace and IT
infrastructure has become the
backbone of small to mid-sized
businesses across the nation. The
complexity and strain placed on
networks has exposed SMBs to
greater security...
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Tags: cloud-based, data backup and recovery, managed IT
Posted in: Press Release
February 11th, 2021 by Wendy Seykens
The following article is a guest post by Wendy Seykens, Marketing and Communications Coordinator with M-Files partner BMconsultants.
This year has become the year of virtual meetings — where we all convene together to discuss business. An hour here,...
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Tags: M-Files, Microsoft, content & process management, remote working, risk management
Posted in: Document Management
February 11th, 2021 by Adam Vervaeke
For many companies, in as little a few days, business models shifted from tried and true operations to everything happening over the phone. We are all in uncharted ground, where distancing has become the prime directive and in-person interactions are...
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Tags: collaboration tools, Intermedia, mobility, VoIP
Posted in: Phone Systems
February 9th, 2021 by Darcy Mekis
The idea of flexible work has become a competitive advantage in business. This flexibility facilitates employee mobility, supported by technology. Now, it’s likely that most of your workforce must be mobile. That’s due to not only the shift to required...
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Tags: collaboration tools, mobility, remote working, VoIP
Posted in: Phone Systems
February 4th, 2021 by Kirsten Barta
Every business understands the importance of communication. While there are many channels in which to do this, phone systems are still the most vital. Upgrading to cloud-based phone systems can provide your company with substantial benefits. It’s time...
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Tags: cloud-based, cost reduction, data backup and recovery, mobility, on-premise, VoIP
Posted in: Phone Systems
February 3rd, 2021 by Glyn Morgan
A successful business usually has an outstanding customer service department. Nothing can make or break a company faster than customer service. Your ability and response time to resolve an issue can mean keeping your customer happy and a client for many...
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Tags: contact center, metrics, tips & training
Posted in: General
February 2nd, 2021 by Kirsten Barta
Communication is one of the most important aspects of any company’s operations. Often, communication tools are not fully integrated, creating challenges for your team. By leveraging cloud communications, you can assure greater mobility and accessibility....
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Tags: cloud-based, collaboration tools, cost reduction, data backup and recovery, mobility, VoIP
Posted in: Business Technology, Phone Systems
January 28th, 2021 by Kirsten Barta
Communication and collaboration are critical to any business. Enabling your employees to do both of these effectively requires the right tools. Unified communications provide small businesses with everything they need. If you are considering switching...
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Tags: cloud-based, collaboration tools, cost reduction, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB)
Posted in: Phone Systems
January 27th, 2021 by Brian Wistisen
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As IT professionals are looking to move away from legacy print solutions, the idea of a serverless print infrastructure is becoming more widespread. That's true even in large enterprise organizations, where print servers were...
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Tags: cost reduction, multifunction printers (MFP), PrinterLogic, risk management, SaaS
Posted in: Business Technology
January 26th, 2021 by Kirsten Barta
Host on-premise or on the cloud? This is a common consideration for many business owners and communication managers looking to upgrade their enterprise’s phone system in this digital era.
To make the most suitable choice for your business, you’ll need...
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Tags: cloud-based, cost reduction, on-premise, VoIP
Posted in: Phone Systems
January 21st, 2021 by Adam Vervaeke
Cloud communications adoption was already on the rise even before 2020. The year-over-year market growth rate for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) from 2018 to 2019 was 17.7 percent, with global revenue reaching $10.4 billion in Q4. Today,...
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Tags: collaboration tools, contact center, COVID-19, remote working, risk management
Posted in: Phone Systems
January 20th, 2021 by Max Queen
Toluca Lake, CA (Nov. 1, 2020)— ENX Magazine announced that Function4 was among the nation’s top office technology dealerships chosen this year as a 2020 Elite Dealer.
Function4 provides a variety of Hardware, Software, and IT Services that focus on...
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Tags: ENX Magazine, content & process management, remote working
Posted in: General
January 19th, 2021 by Max Queen
As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you wear many hats. One of those responsibilities may be IT security, although you may have a nagging suspicion that your company is not adequately protected. With cyberattacks continuing to escalate,...
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Tags: cost reduction, cyberattacks, data backup and recovery, risk management, small & medium-sized businesses (SMB)
Posted in: Business Technology
January 14th, 2021 by Max Queen
Managed IT services provide countless benefits that help improve efficiency, budget-friendliness, and morale across any company—but what can it do for your company? Here's a quick look at just a few reasons why managed IT is right for you.
A Crash-Course...
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Tags: cost reduction, managed IT, tips & training
Posted in: Business Technology
January 13th, 2021 by Function4
Leading MTSP's Cloud Voice Solution
Maximizes Communication and
Productivity of Remote Workers
SUGAR LAND, TX - Function4, a leading managed
technology services provider (MTSP),
announced today that the company is
helping small to mid-sized...
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Tags: cloud-based, collaboration tools, mobility, remote working
Posted in: Press Release
January 12th, 2021 by Max Queen
How much will it cost your company to recover following a data breach? New research from IBM Security paints a sobering picture, with costs increasing by 450,000 on average from 2019 to 2020. And here in the U.S., businesses can expect to pay even more...
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Tags: cyberattacks, data analysis, data backup and recovery, managed IT, multifunction printers (MFP), risk management
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 8th, 2021 by Max Queen
If you're adding a document management strategy to your business, it's important to realize that it won't be a one-step process. You'll need to decide which department could see the most immediate benefits and also understand that company-wide deployment...
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Tags: cost reduction, M-Files, paperless
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
January 6th, 2021 by Max Queen
Iconic heists have made and destroyed fortunes. They make great scenes for exciting movie plots. Think of Butch Cassidy and his gang blowing up train tracks and fleeing on horseback with $50,000 in cash. Or consider a thief walking out of the Louvre...
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Tags: cyberattacks, ransomware, risk management
Posted in: Cybersecurity
January 5th, 2021 by Mehryn Corrigan
The display industry was already going through considerable changes when COVID-19 hit. Now, the pandemic has accelerated that innovation. The following are five key trends based on our new environment that companies in the display space should keep in...
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Tags: collaboration tools, COVID-19, mobility, remote working
Posted in: Business Technology