The Datamax Thinking Blog

Educating, collaborating, and sparking ideas for maximizing the technology that matters.


What Legal Firms Really Want from Their Copier and Printer Provider

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.

Topics: Office Equipment Legal Tips and Tools Copier Service

Smarter Procurement Starts Here: Canon Copiers with Sourcewell

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.

Topics: Office Equipment Canon Multifunction Copier

10 Great Questions to Ask When Considering Copier Leasing Options

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.

Topics: Office Equipment Leasing LeaseCare Copier Service Copier Repair

Ransomware Protection: 3 Cybersecurity Myths that May be Misleading Your Organization

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.

Topics: Network Management Network Security Cybersecurity Ransomware Managed IT Services

Social Engineering Scams: The Cyber Threat That Targets Your Team – Not Just Your Tech

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.

Topics: Network Management Network Security Social Engineering Cybersecurity Managed IT Services

Looking to Lease a Copier? 5 Things You Need to Know.

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.

Topics: Office Equipment Leasing LeaseCare Copier Service Digital Copiers Copier Repair

Why Smart Businesses Outsource Their IT Services

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.

Topics: Network Management Network Security Managed IT Services

The Shift to Driverless Printing: What You Need to Know About Windows Protected Print

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.

Topics: Print Management MFP Security Cloud Print Driverless Printing

5 Disaster Recovery Testing Methods That Help You Prepare for the Unexpected

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.

Topics: Disaster Recovery Cybersecurity Managed IT Services

2 Copier Repair Service Tools that Take Print Upkeep Off Your Plate

Let’s take a look at two essential copier and printer tools today’s top copier partners use to deliver predictive, proactive, NOT reactive, service.

Keeping your office printers and copiers running shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. But if you’re constantly dealing with surprise breakdowns, toner emergencies, or service delays, you’re not alone.

Topics: Office Equipment Canon Copier Service Copier Repair