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December 29th, 2020 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services Company Giving Businesses the Capability to Work From Home SUGAR LAND, TX - Function4 a leader in managed technology services, announced today that the company is proactively helping small to mid-sized businesses...
Posted in: Press Release
December 22nd, 2020 by Paul Perez
In previous blogs, we touched on new developments in Inkjet technology from a high-level macro perspective. Now that business class inkjet has had some time to carve out its niche, we felt it necessary to dive into it a little more precisely. (We will...
Posted in: Business Technology
December 17th, 2020 by Brad Yocum
When many technology companies are broadening their scope of services, one of the most common is hardware organizations providing IT Support Services. At first thought, this may not seem like an easy transition. The technical requirements may appear to...
Posted in: Business Technology
December 15th, 2020 by Darcy Mekis
You’re working on your monthly sales target report when your youngest barges into your bedroom, screaming her lungs out because the brother just took her toy. Now you have to pause working and solve the sibling rivalry. Or, you’re busy working on that...
Posted in: Business Technology
December 10th, 2020 by Brad Yocum
In today's environment of remote workforces and shuffling of staff to different locations throughout the office, supporting employee's technology needs can be very challenging. One of the biggest ongoing challenges for the IT department is the print...
Posted in: Business Technology
December 8th, 2020 by Bri Maas
What used to be considered a back-office function has transformed into one of every organization’s largest assets: accounts receivable. Why? Because it deals with one very important asset that doesn’t appear on the balance sheet — customers. ...
Posted in: Automation
December 3rd, 2020 by Sharp
For a time, touchscreen displays were the height of innovation. Forget the old-school buttons; that was so last century. Everyone wanted an interface that reminded them of their iPhone. And that technology is still great – there are many possibilities...
Posted in: Business Technology
December 1st, 2020 by Taylor Bucher
Businesses know that customer experience (CX) is quickly becoming the key differentiator among brands. In fact, according to Gartner, when it comes to making a purchase, 65% of people find customer experience more important than price. So when a business...
Posted in: Business Technology
November 24th, 2020 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...
Posted in: Phone Systems
November 19th, 2020 by Desiree Hutchinson
We all know that change is hard, but we are all forced to accept change during this time. Every employee from Executive levels to Sales representatives must adapt to change with how we continue with our everyday jobs. Technology has helped businesses...
Posted in: General
November 17th, 2020 by Daniel Reeve
There’s a big focus on digital transformation across the entire enterprise. In fact, Information Age calls out that 47% of CIO’s are seeing an increase in the pace of transformation. CFO’s are sharing that they need to protect their organizations and...
Posted in: Document Management
November 16th, 2020 by Function4
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider (MTSP) Helps Businesses Owners Persevere Through the Pandemic SUGAR LAND, TX - Function4, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is building technology...
Posted in: Press Release
November 12th, 2020 by Ryan Skinner
When organizations face making purchases, they first must consider what process they need to follow. Some organizations even go as far as creating a policy requiring at least three bids. The main reason is to ensure you are getting the best price for...
Posted in: General
November 11th, 2020 by Ross Lasley
Google Air Print is officially going away on December 21st, which will cause a problem for many organizations' print environment. Google has reported that organizations will have two options: direct IP printing from Chromebooks or an alternative print...
Posted in: Business Technology
November 11th, 2020 by Ed Hoffmann
DARK WEB SCANNING: WHY IT IS IMPORTANT? Have you heard of the dark web? It’s the hidden part of the internet where the illegal activity takes place online. The dark web has become a hotspot for criminals who want to sell your data. Fortunately, dark...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
November 10th, 2020 by Christian Colasono
In today’s increasingly evolving print/imaging technology industry, it is of the utmost importance to know what to look for, avoid, and what questions to ask when selecting your next technology partner. One of the most essential and overlooked areas...
Posted in: Business Technology
November 5th, 2020 by Ross Lasley
Digital transformation has been a huge buzz word for the last five-plus years. It is still essential to companies in becoming a more profitable, efficient, and scalable business. Many companies have discussed trying to go through a digital transformation....
Posted in: General
November 3rd, 2020 by Dave Volberding
INDEPENDENT DEALERS In business, the concept of cutting out the middleman often makes logical sense. After all, why pay someone else to get you what you need when you have the option to buy straight from the manufacturer? Fortunately, you have a choice...
Posted in: Business Technology
October 29th, 2020 by Dave Volberding
Whether they were dealing with fluctuating gas prices, severe weather, other salespeople, personal problems with family, or just bad news, did not affect their enthusiasm. The best salespeople knew they had a job to do and did not allow the events around...
Posted in: General
October 27th, 2020 by Glyn Morgan
When I started in this industry, most copiers were still using liquid toner and premix. You could always tell who had utilized these devices by the stains on the carpet in front of them. Once copiers transitioned over to dry ink, people were delighted....
Posted in: Business Technology
October 26th, 2020 by Ed Hoffmann
Communication and collaboration are critical to any business. Enabling your employees to do both of these effectively requires the right tools. Function4's cloud voice services (aka VoIP or Unified Communications) platform, Elevate, provides businesses...
Posted in: Phone Systems
October 23rd, 2020 by Paul Perez
Many organizations have moved to produce graphics and marketing materials in house to save on outsourcing costs and eliminate waiting on the local print shop. Now that print jobs can be taken directly from design to print, the challenge of finishing the...
Posted in: Business Technology
October 22nd, 2020 by Josh Chrisman / Kevin Box
When the COVID crises begin early in 2020 and offices started to reopen, many organizations scrambled to put policies and programs to help keep employees and customers safe. If you've recently walked into any public facility, you've probably experienced...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
October 15th, 2020 by Bill Patsouras / Ross Lasley
How to Successfully Implement a Software Project In today’s business environment, everyone is looking to increase productivity, reduce expenses, and streamline efficiencies. Many times, the answer lies in introducing more software to the environment....
Posted in: Business Technology
October 14th, 2020 by Esker
In a time like this, maintaining a strong cash flow is of utmost importance for businesses. Unfortunately for many organizations, large amounts of cash are being tied up in inefficient, back-office finance functions, and they’re quickly realizing that...
Posted in: Automation
October 1st, 2020 by Esker
Allowing your employees to use personally-owned mobile devices for work doesn't mean that you have no say in how those devices are used. If you're too hands-off, a simple mistake by an employee could give hackers access to your company's confidential...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
September 23rd, 2020 by Brian Erlien
Many companies today are looking for ways to strengthen customer and vendor relationships as well as improve working capital. Here are four ideas that can do just that. Vender & Supplier Communication Do you offer your vendors...
Posted in: General
September 16th, 2020 by Brad Yocum
For many years now, we have all heard the term “Digital Transformation.” .” What does that mean to our organization? Can we survive without paper? What is the cost, and can my staff even adopt the concept? There are so many questions that must go thru...
Posted in: Business Technology
September 3rd, 2020 by Kevin Box / Trent Tate
Many who work in Corporate Procurement and Information Technology understand the differences between Toner and Ink in relation to printing, however not everyone understands the nuances between each and the impact it can have on your bottom line. Our...
Posted in: Business Technology
September 2nd, 2020 by Paul Perez
Ink has recently roared back into the mainstream printing space with virtually all print manufacturers releasing some form of an inkjet printer. The “Inkjet is the future” message is plastered all over print publication websites and has inkjet touted...
Posted in: Business Technology
August 31st, 2020 by Ed Hoffmann
As storms continue to threaten the gulf coast region, now is the time to make sure you have a business continuity plan in place in the future. Don’t let a downtime event make your business a statistic. FEMA states that almost 40% of businesses that...
Posted in: Phone Systems
August 19th, 2020 by Ross Lasley
Every business leader is trying to make better decisions for their organization. It does not matter how good of a business person or leader, you are if you are making decisions from incomplete data. Today we have an overload of data. Most businesses...
Posted in: Business Technology
August 5th, 2020 by Ed Hoffmann
Organizations today face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. The rapid growth of criminal software development, coupled with the cybersecurity skills shortage, has also contributed to the rise in cyber-attacks. The COVID-19 pandemic has had...
Posted in: Cybersecurity
August 1st, 2020 by Kevin Box
For businesses looking to optimize their document management process, the best document management software systems are those that provide automated workflows, enterprise search capabilities, and secure storage. Automated workflows allow documents to...
Posted in: You Ask, Function4 Answers
April 1st, 2020 by Kevin Box
Are you wondering how much it costs to service your printer? Let me tell you, it doesn't have to be expensive! In fact, with some simple DIY maintenance, you can keep your printer running smoothly and save money in the long run. If you want to hire...
Posted in: You Ask, Function4 Answers
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