The Datamax Thinking Blog

Collaborative tools help teams meet face to face or in another time zone to continuously make progress toward their business goals.

Robert T. Kiyosaki, an American businessman and author,  once said, "You cannot make progress without making decisions." Making quick yet informed decisions is essential for any business hoping to stay ahead of the competition.

Are you barely scratching the surface of what your copier device can do for you?

As an example, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE series is packed with powerful features, but many businesses don’t fully leverage its capabilities because, simply, they don't know they exist or are not sure how to proceed. Here are five key functions that often go underutilized:

With new imaging technology, upgraded security features, and expanded media support, these devices cater to businesses that require reliable, high-performance printing solutions.

In today’s workforce, top level productivity is of premium value. And when it comes to your printing needs, the stakes for high-precision results continue to get higher. Enter Canon’s newest line of Multifunction Printers, which forces the issue when it comes to your productivity, print precision, and security peace of mind.

Incorporating Zero Trust principles into every aspect of IT infrastructure, including print management, is essential for organizations looking to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.

Have you had serious conversations with IT administrators about implementing a Zero Trust Security Framework in your business environment? Have you zeroed in on how print plays a role in such?

These issues not only impact your day-to-day operations but also strain your working relationship with your vendor. 

It’s pretty simple. If it ain’t right, it ain’t right.

How can something standard and central to an ongoing copier partner relationship go terribly awry?Do you find sorting through invoices, with more questions than answers? Is your account manager fielding more issues with mystery charges than your actual fleet performance?  Inaccurate copier invoices are more than just a minor inconvenience: They cause headaches, waste time (YOUR time), and can disrupt budgets.

Typical organizations have anywhere from 20 to 40 documents required for onboarding a new employee. By going the paperless route, HR professionals can find better traction toward tasks and engagements that truly matter to their internal constituents.

Lewis Carroll, in his famous book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” writes “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” It’s a reminder that when you lack a clear goal or direction, any path you take may seem valid or justified... no matter how inefficient or mistake-prone it might be.

Without a thorough assessment, there’s a higher risk of content management system inefficiencies, misalignment with organizational needs, and wasted resources.

The "technology tipping point" refers to a crucial moment when a business realizes it's spending more time managing documents, content, processes, and technology than focusing on its core operations. It serves as a wake-up call and an opportunity for transformation. It's a chance to step back, identify inefficiencies in day-to-day operations, and regain focus on what truly drives your business or organization.

From hybrid and remote work environments to various cloud printing risks, insufficient monitoring, and simple lack of device-level security, there are many reasons why print environments fail to keep up with today’s fast-paced secure protocols.

In your observations of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, how often (if at all) have you considered your print devices? 

It’s no surprise that secure printing remains a big deal for organizations to consider in 2024. Dubbed time and again as “just another endpoint device on your network” by those preaching the security protocols message, it's important to remember:  Your copier or Multi-Function Printer (MFP) processes any number of sensitive documents every single day (all potentially vulnerable to attack. Among them:

According to Deloitte, HR automation can improve process efficiency by up to 60%, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic tasks rather than repetitive administrative work.

American businessman and author Gary Vaynerchuk recently posted this nugget on his LinkedIn page: “Speed is 4 billion times more important than perfection.”

For Finance Departments, Document/Content Management could mean working smarter, faster, and more securely, clearing the road ahead for you and your organization.

A Finance Department is a major thoroughfare for any organization, serving as a central pathway for financial activities and resources moving at top speed. Just like a major highway connects parts of a city, this department links various departments and operations by managing budgets, processing transactions, and ensuring the financial health of the organization.