The Datamax Thinking Blog

Canon Print Assistant (CPA) — an initial release of a Print Support Application (PSA) that integrates seamlessly into Microsoft’s Modern Print Platform.

Printing is undergoing a major evolution. For decades, users relied on manufacturer-specific drivers—often cumbersome to maintain, incompatible with newer device architectures, and a frequent headache for IT departments. Enter Microsoft’s Modern Print Platform: a transformative approach that promises a driver-free experience using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and Universal Print services.

Legal firms want more than a copier. They want a partner who understands their world — one who can deliver technology that aligns with how they work, protects what matters, and supports their ability to grow.

In the legal world, where time is money and confidentiality is non-negotiable, your office technology isn’t just background noise — it’s a key player in how you operate. When law firms evaluate office equipment providers, particularly for multifunction copiers and document systems, they’re not just buying hardware. They’re choosing a strategic partner who understands the unique demands of legal work.

With Canon, Sourcewell, and Datamax, you get technology solutions that are efficient, compliant, and designed to serve your organization’s mission. 

If you're part of a government agency, school district, college, or nonprofit, you know the drill: technology purchasing can be slow, complex, and full of red tape.

These 10 questions will help you dig deeper — and make a smarter, more strategic decision about your next copier lease.

When you're looking to lease a new office copier or multifunction device, you're not just choosing equipment — you're choosing a financial path and a service partner that will impact your team’s workflow for the next several years.

Let’s break down three of the most dangerous cybersecurity myths related to ransomware, so you can protect what matters most.

Ransomware attacks aren’t just increasing — they’re evolving. They’re more complex, more expensive, and they bring more than just downtime and data breaches. They can drag your business’s reputation through the mud. And while these threats are growing, cybercriminals are getting smarter, targeting businesses of all sizes with tactics that constantly change.

The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire IT system to stay safe. A few clear, consistent practices from this social engineering toolkit can make a massive difference.

What if the greatest threat to your business isn’t a technical flaw—but a human one?

Today’s cybercriminals don’t always need to break through firewalls or decode passwords to gain sensitive information. Instead, they manipulate the one element no security system can fully control... your people.

Leasing allows your organization to fully leverage the latest in business technology. But what kind of leverage do you have with a lease partner?

Replacing an aging fleet? Setting up a new office? Leasing can be a positive option. The value of technology lies in the ability to leverage it to its fullest – not simply by owning it. The decision to lease a copier can have a major impact on your day-to-day workflow, your team’s productivity, and even your bottom line.  But not all copier leases — or providers — are created equal.

By outsourcing, you gain access to a team of professionals with a wide range of skill sets rather than just one person or a small group with a specific skill set.

In your business – no matter how big or small - technology plays a significant role in your bottom line and ultimate results. It has disrupted the way we live, work, interact and collaborate.

Windows Protected Print (WPP) is Microsoft’s new, more secure printing system. Why the change? According to Microsoft , 9% of Windows security issues reported to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) were caused by print stack-related issues.

Microsoft is set to revolutionize the way organizations print. With the upcoming launch of Windows Protected Print (WPP), businesses everywhere should begin preparing for one of the most significant changes to enterprise printing (and the printing experience) in years. If you're managing print infrastructure—or relying on it—you'll want to understand what WPP is, why it matters, and how to prepare for the transition. Let’s explore what this means for your print environment and your customers.

Below, we’ll break down why DRP testing is essential for every organization that values continuity, trust, and customer confidence—and the different testing methods you can use to prove your plan works when the pressure’s on.

You’ve got a plan. It’s documented. It’s detailed. But here’s the real question—has it been tested when it really counts?

It's not enough to simply have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) on standby. The real value lies in your ability to rely on that plan without hesitation when disruptions hit. Whether it's a cyberattack, a server crash, or a natural disaster, your recovery plan should do more than just exist—it should perform.