Editors Blog

Three Reasons Why Security Awareness Training is Even More Critical Now That You Have a Remote Workforce

In the history of IT and cyber threats, there has never been a more critical time for organizations to employ security awareness training than now. With employees working from home, the
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Survey Underscores Impact of Coronavirus on Industry’s Ability to Do Business

The nightly news has provided a plethora of statistics regarding the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in regards to newly diagnosed cases, the mortality rate; its impact on the
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XaaS and Dealers: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Monthly Subscriptions

It is easy to say that the movement toward bundled services under a flat-rate, monthly subscription model is a factor of the millennial generation taking a bigger role in customer buying
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Two-Minute Drill: Marc Spring Talks ITEX, Looks to Future

April 14 was supposed to mark the 20th anniversary of the ITEX office technology showcase. Sadly, the office technology dealership event, which encourages attendees to “Own the Office, Piece By
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Eight Things I Learned While Working from Home

A few years ago, I was presented with a job opportunity that included working remotely (AKA: from home), which is a situation that many 100% in-office employees dream of. More than excited to
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3D Printing Takes Center Stage in Efforts to Combat Coronavirus

Last week, President Trump enacted the Defense Production Act (DPA), which enables the federal government to direct companies to prioritize production for the benefit of national defense. While
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Hosted Events Advice: Laying Foundation for Future Deals

One of the many benefits derived from hosting events is the experience one takes away from previous efforts. Planning is obviously essential, but the adage “you don’t know what you don’t know”
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Industry Braces for Impact From Coronavirus Outbreak

While the novel coronavirus has been in the public mind for months, with the first U.S. case reported in late January, the past four weeks have witnessed a marked increase in awareness. But this
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ITEX Latest in List of Industry Events Postponed Over Coronavirus

Organizers behind the ITEX Education & Exposition (ITEX) trade show, set to be held on April 14 and 15 in Orlando, announced Wednesday that it has been postponed due to impacts caused by the
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Leadership and the Quest for the Virtuous Cycle

Growth is the oxygen of any business. As explained in the book “Double Digit Growth” by Michael Treacy, there are two types of cycles that companies experience: one of growth—the virtuous cycle
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LinkedIn To Win – Are You Using the #1 Sales Tool to Earn Business in 2020?

This piece originally appeared on the GreatAmerica Office Equipment Blog forum. Click here to read other topics of interest to our industry. I’ve been in sales for years. Since 1998, I’ve worked
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Hosted Events: Assembling the Educational Component for Attendees

Timing is everything, and we have to admit the timing of our state of the industry report on putting on hosted events has a curious footnote, given the recent developments surrounding the novel
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