Technology

Frequently Asked Questions about Service Contracts

A service contract is an agreement between you and your office technology service provider covering devices like MFPs (Multifunction Printers) and phone systems beyond the warranty.  This agreement covers various factors that make your machine run as smoothly as possible in your office. Each manufacturer and supplier have their own version of service contacts. This… Read More

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4 Problems With Virtual Meetings and How to Overcome Them

2020 has seen the uprising of virtual meetings, and along with it, a plethora of problems. As the number of people working remotely rapidly grows, the structure of a standard meeting has also evolved. No longer are the days where you and your 20 colleagues sit in a well-lit boardroom with catering and whiteboards. Now… Read More

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Is It Time to Upgrade your Multifunction Printer?

Thinking about upgrading your office multifunction printer (MFP)?   When you picture a standard office technology setup, a multifunction printer probably comes to mind. This device is a key player in office technology. Many different roles across an organization often use an MFP.   The beauty of a multifunction printer is the ability to execute many tasks with… Read More

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Why is Printer Ink so Expensive? 

What do you think is more expensive – human blood or printer ink? The answer may surprise you.   One of the most expensive liquids in the world is printer ink! When in cartridge form, printer ink can be more expensive than vintage champagne or, yes, even human blood.   But what makes printer ink so expensive? We’ve taken a… Read More

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4 Questions to Answer Before Choosing A Document Management System 

Is your company looking at upgrading its document workflow? Want to put in place a Document Management System but don’t know where to start?   You’ve done your research, and your company would benefit from a Document Management System (DMS). Great! That’s just the tip of the document management iceberg. These are the 4 questions you must answer before… Read More

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Controlling Printing Costs Through User and Device Management

Many studies, including one done by Gartner, discovered that, on average, a company spends about 1-3 % of its total operating costs on printing! And that measurement doesn’t even take into account associated costs such as printer service and maintenance, IT support for print-related tickets, energy consumption and more. The cost of printing can add up… Read More

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What is Document Management and How Can it Reduce Costs?

Many companies claim that “going paperless” is a priority. But what does that really look like, and what steps can be made together towards a truly paperless workplace? A step in the right direction would be to implement a document management system (DMS) that would create a network of digital paperless workflows. In this post, we… Read More

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How Business Processes Can Improve Efficiency

Within your business, how do you ensure core tasks are completed quickly and accurately?  How do you confirm that your customers receive a consistent experience each time they do business with you? Whether you are working on a process for invoicing, shipping, receiving, or another area of your business; there are opportunities to design a… Read More

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What Do We Actually Do at Office Interiors?

Before arriving on this webpage, could you describe what we really do for our customers at Office Interiors? If not, you are not alone. Many people know part of what we do, for example, a typical response is that we sell office furniture, but many people do not realize there is more to us than… Read More

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Automating Processes and Workflows: What You Need to Know

Companies that want to achieve long-term growth must regularly review the processes they rely on to do business. Most organizations have similar types of needs with respect to processing orders, performing financial functions, managing human resources and controlling assets. Most of these workflows require the creation, processing and filing of paper documents.  If the underlying… Read More

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