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MSP & MSSP & IT Industry Notes for 7/14/2024

Sponsored by July 14th, 2024 Arcoa Group Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications, and...

This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago Third Week of July 2009 Please visit FMD Distribution LLC and follow their Linkedin page Real Copier Sales As previously mentioned, the New Lanier East DSM (Tara Zailo), came from IKON where she was a Digital Support Rep and Trainer. In order to assume DSM responsibilities, she will need immediate training from her new counterparts. I look forward to observe her skill sets. She will handle TGI Office Automation, the RFG East Region's newest #1 revenue...

Self-Discipline, Adopt No Excuses: The Key to Achieving Sales Success.

What this quote highlights are the importance of self-control and self-discipline as foundational elements for achieving personal goals and maintaining a balanced life. It pinpoints mastering oneself as your emotions, impulses, and actions become crucial for overall discipline and success. By controlling your own behaviors and how you respond to things, you can better navigate challenges, staying focused on your goals and dreams. You can control the direction of your sales life. One can...

This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago Third Week of July 2014 Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago) Interesting read! Here's a little "trick" I figured out. Setting up Cloud Scanning is very easy and can be without any additional software if the cloud storage offers a folder on your PC. For example, Dropbox and Google Drive when installed place "drag and drop" folders on your desktop..... . more here Check Out These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week BLI Awards Canon,...

Today's Hacked!

Hacked! 7/11/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Major Data Breaches and Leaks Heritage Foundation Insists It Was Not Hacked by 'Gay Furries' The hacktivist collective SiegedSec, which has also claimed responsibility for breaching NATO's systems, hacked the conservative think tank. Read more Several Macau Government Websites Hacked, Says Chinese State Media Several Macau government websites were hacked, and police have launched a criminal investigation to...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Third Week of July 2019 Real Copier Sales What a fantastic quote which reminds me of a past blog... Can You Imagine A Professional Athlete Operating With A Sales Reps Mindset? The roadmap to success for elite athletes is based upon hard work, dedication, personal ownership and how it's all applied. Athletes understand they must commit themselves to all facets of training. They take extreme ownership, holding themselves accountable to the...

Today's Hacked!

Hacked! 7/10/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Major Data Breaches and Leaks Project 2025 Suffers Online Hack The "Gay furry" cyber activist group releases user data of the right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation. Read more Cyber Hacking is a Growing Threat Hackers are claiming responsibility for ransomware attacks on health systems and major companies. Read more Hackvists Release Two Gigabytes of Heritage Foundation Data The hacking group SiegedSed...

Today's Hacked!

Hacked! 7/9/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Major Data Breaches and Leaks Ticketmaster Hack: Customers Told to Sign Up to Security Service The personal details of 560 million Ticketmaster customers worldwide were stolen in the hack, with cyber criminals attempting to sell the data. Read more Possible Cyberattack Impacting Florida Dept. of Health Records System The Florida Department of Health confirmed that it may have been hacked, affecting the system...

Today's Hacked!

7/8/2024 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns Major Data Breaches and Leaks Close to 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Possibly the Biggest Leak Ever On July 4, the largest password compilation with close to ten billion unique passwords was leaked on a leading hacking forum...... Read more Hacked Ethereum Foundation Account Used to Send 35,000 Phishing Emails A threat actor sent over 35,000 phishing emails after hacking into Ethereum Foundation's account on a...

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39% of MSPs report major setbacks when adapting to advanced security technologies

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SOPHOS, a leading global provider of managed security solutions, has recently released its annual MSP Perspectives report for 2024. This most recent report provides insights from 350 different managed service providers (MSPs) across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia on modern cybersecurity tools solutions. It also documents newly discovered risks and challenges in the industry. Among the many findings of this most recent report, one of the most concerning trends is the...Read More...
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M-Files Knowledge Work Automation Platform Recognized for Providing Superior AI Capabilities and Experiences

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M-Files Knowledge Work Automation Platform Recognized for Providing Superior AI Capabilities and Experiences July 11, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time AUSTIN, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- M-Files , the leader in knowledge work automation, today announced that the company has been named to the KMWorld AI 100 list for 2024 , showcasing innovative knowledge management vendors that are infusing their offerings with AI and related technologies. M-Files is recognized for revolutionizing the way...Read More...
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Sharp Honored as NJBIZ Best Place to Work in New Jersey for the Fourth Straight Year

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Sharp Honored as NJBIZ Best Place to Work in New Jersey for the Fourth Straight Year MONTVALE, N.J. , July 11, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), located in Montvale, NJ , announces that it has been named by NJBIZ as a Best Place to Work in New Jersey 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. Sharp was recognized in the large company category (250+ employees) alongside several other prominent businesses in the state. Winners of NJBIZ's 2024 Best Places to Work are...Read More...
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Konica Minolta Ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501 List

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F OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Konica Minolta Ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501 List Annual Program Identifies Best of the Best in the Managed Services Industry Ramsey, NJ -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced it has been named one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth,...Read More...

Mastering Serverless Data Warehousing in AWS: A Comprehensive Deep Dive

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Data warehouses have an older design, which becomes stifling in a world where information and data escalate at an exponential pace. Just try to picture hundreds of hours dedicated to managing infrastructure, fine-tuning the clusters to address the workload variance, and dealing with significant upfront costs before you get a chance to analyze the data. Unfortunately, this is the best that one can expect out of traditional data warehousing methodologies. For data architects, engineers, and...Read More...

Understanding AI Bias and Why Human Intelligence Cannot Be Replaced

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AI bias has the potential to cause significant damage to cybersecurity, especially when it is not controlled effectively. It is important to incorporate human intelligence alongside digital technologies to protect digital infrastructures from causing severe issues. AI technology has significantly evolved over the past few years, showing a relatively nuanced nature within cybersecurity. By tapping into vast amounts of information, artificial intelligence can quickly retrieve details and make...Read More...
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Expel and ivision Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading Managed Detection and Response ...

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ivision clients to benefit from award-winning MDR capabilities, strengthening their ability to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats, and prevent them from recurring ATLANTA & HERNDON, Va., July 09, 2024 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- ivision , a leading technology consulting and managed services provider, today announced its strategic partnership with Expel , a leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider, to offer ivision clients Expel’s leading MDR solutions and help strengthen...Read More...
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Welo Partners with the Managed Service Providers Association of America

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BOSTON, MA, USA, July 10, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Welo, the leading virtual office space platform, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with the Managed Service Providers Association of America (MSPAA). By offering immersive virtual spaces that replicate the in-person office experience, this collaboration aims to enhance remote work for both Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers across the nation. The Virtual Office Solution for Remote and Hybrid Teams Welo is...Read More...
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Leading Healthcare Solutions Provider, Medicus IT, Announces Investment from FFL ...

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. , July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicus IT ("Medicus" or "the Company"), the leading healthcare-focused IT managed services provider, today announced that it has received a significant investment from FFL Partners ("FFL"), a private equity firm focused on growth investments in Healthcare and Tech-Enabled Services businesses. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Alpharetta, GA , Medicus provides HIPAA-compliant, best-in-class managed IT and...Read More...
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Nokia to deliver full core network, security, and managed services to Norlys of Denmark with ...

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Jul 10, 2024 3:00am Press release Nokia to deliver full core network, security, and managed services to Norlys of Denmark with Red Hat OpenShift Deployment of Nokia's full 4G/5G packet core, IMS, and SDM solutions will enhance voice and data service quality and reliability for Norlys (Telia Denmark) subscribers. Nokia will secure the network infrastructure with its NetGuard security product portfolio to protect core network endpoints, privileged user access, and digital network identities.Read More...
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CamScanner Introduces Revolutionary CamScanner AI to Transform Scanned Documents into Interactive Conversations

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CamScanner AI CamScanner Introduces Revolutionary CamScanner AI to Transform Scanned Documents into Interactive Conversations New York, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CamScanner , a leading document management app, is proud to announce the release of CamScanner AI, an extraordinary feature that transforms the way users interact with their scanned documents. By allowing users to scan physical documents or images and enter prompts, CamScanner AI enables detailed, human-like conversations to...Read More...
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Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Donates Funds to Iowa Nonprofits for Flood Relief

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by Gordon Flesch Company , on 07/10/2024 MADISON, WI – The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation donated $5,000 to the Spencer Chamber Foundation and $5,000 to the Rock Rapids United Fund . These donations will provide flood relief in affected communities after record-high river levels in Iowa. “These donations will provide critical aid and support to Iowa families who have lost so much in these devastating floods,” says Kelly Moran, President of the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation. “We...Read More...
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Lexmark Again Named a Leader in Cloud Print Services by Quocirca

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Lexmark Again Named a Leader in Cloud Print Services by Quocirca LEXINGTON, Ky. , July 10, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- Lexmark , a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, has again been named a leader in cloud print services by global market insight and research firm Quocirca. Lexmark was also named a cloud print services leader in 2022 and 2023. The Quocirca Cloud Print Services Landscape 2024 report examined the current key market trends, covering offerings from manufacturers and independent...Read More...
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Cybersecurity Notes

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Wayne Memorial Hospital of Pennsylvania was hit by the Monti ransomware gang and notified an unknown number of patients that their PHI was stolen. Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists of Georgia notified more than 500 patients that their PHI was stolen after ransomware attack. Pediatric Urology Associates of Brooklyn, NY, notified an unknown number of patients that their PHI was stolen after dAn0N Hacker Group ransomware attack. Maryhaven Addiction Treatment Centers of...Read More...
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Germany to ban fax

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Germany to ban fax In the Bundestag, the federal parliament in the country of Germany, announced that it has gotten rid of fax machines ensured that all processes and tasks, for which fax machines had previously been used, can now be completely processed digitally "The fax machines were therefore dismantled in the past weeks." Staff ordered to remove all fax machines from property by no later than June 30, 2024. Remaining machines will be picked up by IT department employees in the coming days.Read More...

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