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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

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This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago

Last Week of October 2014

Kodak-Alaris_See-the-Diffreence-500x100Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago)

We'll go over what's worked for me with LinkedIn in the past 18 months. I've been using LinkedIn longer than that, but it's only during the last 12 months that I experimented with a few ideas that I had for LinkedIn.  As of right now I'm using the free version, however I expect to upgrade the lowest level of the pay version very soon......more here

Check Out These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week

Procurement Goes Digital at Konica Minolta Business Solutions

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SUNNYVALE, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( KonicaMinolta ) has always been on the cutting-edge of technology. From its founding in the 1800s, the company has been delivering innovativesolutions that help organizations around the world optimize theirperformance and stay ahead of the curve. So it’s no surprise that today,the company announced it will tap solutions from Ariba ,an SAP Company, to enable a next-generation procurement process that
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Konica Minolta Announces Availability of Precision Discovery Solutions

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committed to an unsurpassed, world-class, eDiscovery and computer forensics experience for our clients, and look forward to continued success with our partners at Konica Minolta Business Solutions and All Covered," said Precision Discovery's President and CEO Jerry Barbanel. Click here for more details on the Precision Discovery solutions, and click here for a full portfolio of Konica Minolta's EnvisionIT Legal solutions and services. About EnvisionIT Legal Konica Minolta Business Solutions is a
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5 Reasons WHY You Will Fail Selling Copiers

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Why is there so much turn over in our industry? Is it that we're not hiring the right people, maybe we don't have the right training programs in place. Are we putting them in the field too soon, if so that means most are doomed for failure. I don't have the answers to the high rate of turnover, however, I can give you a few points of why you will fail selling copiers. It's up to you to understand these reasons and make sure you avoid them. You work ethic stinks. I've stated this before, our
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Should Ricoh Offer a Rebate When Dealers Buy the New Smart Op Panel?

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buys the new smart operation panel, there is no credit given for the old operation panel. The thought from Print4Pay Hotel members is that the old operation panel (which is still new), would then be discarded, saved in case one is needed in the futureor forgotten about in a dealers inventory. Which leads me to sustainability! We know that Ricoh is BIG on sustainability, BIG on the environment and BIG on conservation! Which Leads Me to Questions: Did Ricoh not think about what would happen with
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Print Audit® Releases Information Collection Engine (ICE) Version 1.17

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releases of the software. Print Audit ICE gathers information for Facilities Manager by tracking and scanning print devices from all major manufacturers, using standard SNMP protocols. ICE version 1.17 features enhanced scanning accuracy with Canon, HP, Memjet, Oki, Samsung and Toshiba devices. Print Audit ICE’s automatic update function will periodically check for new versions and will automatically download and install the update. A complete list of changes made in the release as well as a
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Sometimes, you may need to pull out the Toshiba card

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Many of the younger sales people have not clue of what Toshiba did in 1987. Thus, if you find yourself out priced by Toshiba, (which I hear that is happening quite often these days) then you may want to pull out the Toshiba card. Especially if you are trying to win DOD business and or maybe dealing with a military veteran. Below is a cut n paste from an article from 1987 from the LA Times: Toshiba Corp. of Japan, whose machine tool subsidiary provided the Soviet Union with secret submarine
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My Top 5 Secrets About Using Linkedin for Prospecting

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something. You could do a short blog on "Why Do Checks That I Copy Come Out Black on the Copier", just and example but I hope you get the point. Write information that will help your customers and potential new customer garner knowledge about your solutions and or systems. Within a short period of time you can be the guru in your geo area, if not the world!! 4. Follow Companies on LinkedIn, take ten existing accounts that you are trying toget into. Search those ten accounts on LinkedIn to see if
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Re: My Top 5 Secrets About Using Linkedin for Prospecting

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Art One of your better articles!! Short, sweet, to the point and should be helpful to most reps. Thank You Have a Great Day Tom Koenig Sr. District Business Manager Northeast Region - Dealer Sales Division Ricoh Americas Corporation 5 Dedrick Place West Caldwell NJ 07006 cell - 570-439-2864 thomas.koenig@ricoh-usa.com
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mindSHIFT Technologies ranked among Top 100 Cloud Services Providers

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more productive. We're big enough to offer the facilities, services and expertise you expect, but small enough to provide the support and attention you demand. Learn more at www.mindSHIFT.com . About Ricoh Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo , Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014 , Ricoh Group had
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Canon Business Process Services Addresses Key Records Management Topics at the ARMA International Conference

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information governance stakeholders. About Canon Business Process Services Canon Business Process Services, Inc. is a leading provider of managedservices and technology that enable organizations to improve operationalefficiency while reducing risk and cost. Experts apply qualitymanagement principles and tools such as Six Sigma to advance performanceto a higher level. The company offers services including BPO, imaging,records and information management, print, mail and eDiscovery, and isan IAOP Global
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Xerox Updates Market-Leading Ebola-Tracking Software for Instant, Secure Cloud Access

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countries. Together, weprovide businessprocessservices , printingequipment , hardware and softwaretechnology for managing information -- from data to documents. Learn more at www.xerox.com . Note: To receive RSS news feeds, visit http://news.xerox.com/rss .For open commentary, industry perspectives and views visit http://www.linkedin.com/company/xerox , http://twitter.com/xeroxcorp , http://simplifywork.blogs.xerox.com , http://www.facebook.com/XeroxCorp or http://www.youtube.com/XeroxCorp . Xerox
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Re: Print4Pay Hotel's Top 5 Favorite Copier Videos

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I posted this elsewhere but thought this would be a good place for this video to reside. It isn't copier industry specific but very applicable. A Few Good Expenses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OTgb3KO7QM
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Salesforce Now Integrated into eFileCabinet’s Document Management System

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eFileCabinet, Inc., the leading document management software for SMBs, announces its eFileCabinet Online product is now integrated with Salesforce.com. This integration means that customers can easily sync and view their eFileCabinet files and drawers within Salesforce and view their Salesforce contacts within eFileCabinet Online. "Salesforce is a leader in the cloud CRM space for businesses of all sizes, and we are happy to provide our customers with this much sought after solution," said
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Print Audit® Partners with PrintToPeer to Bring Remote 3D Print Management to Premier Members

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organizations of all sizes. The company has created a unique wireless control and cloud slicing module for 3D printers. PrintToPeer’s solution makes 3D printers faster, easier and more powerful by allowing users to start prints with just one click and monitor the progress from anywhere in the world. "Like Print Audit, we pride ourselves on innovation," said Tom Bielecki, Founder and CEO of PrintToPeer. "PrintToPeer is the first company to give office equipment dealers the ability to remotely
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Re: My Top 5 Secrets About Using Linkedin for Prospecting

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Agreed! It's not about what you know, it's about who you know! Believe it or not your are connected to the people you are trying to connect with, you just don't know it. This is so true. Art, we should chat. I hit quota last month getting a lead off Facebook. Very cool potential to prospect on Facebook without getting people's "business guard" up.
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Kyocera Launches "Google Connect" App

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panel. They can then browse their emails and folders—including inbox, sent mail, and personalized folders—or print their email messages, attachments, or calendars. While standing at the MFP, users can: Compose emails; Scan documents to store or send as email attachments; Print personal or shared monthly calendars; Find emails via keyword search. “KYOCERA views Google Connector as one of the key components in meeting our customers’ evolving needs,” said Danielle Wolowitz, senior director, product
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Mutoh America, Inc. Wins Product of the Year Award at 2013 SGIA Expo

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Mutoh America, Inc. Wins Product of the Year Award at 2013 SGIA Expo Mutoh ValueJet 1638 wins for the second year in a row October, 2013 – Orlando, FL – Mutoh America, Inc., an industry leader in wide-format printers, was recently honored with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA) Product of the Year award for the ValueJet 1638 – 64 inch wide-format printer in the Test Print Shoot Out Poster Size, Solvent or Latex Ink category, for the second year in a row. The competition
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East Penn delays copy contract following objection

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The East Penn School Board put off approval of an agreement with a copy machine company this week after a company that bid on the contract took issue with the district's service proposal request and the amount of money the district planned to spend. Attorney Michael Prokup, who represents Fraser Advanced Information Systems, which bid on the proposal, said the district's proposal was so narrow and specific that it could only have gone to one bidder — Xerox, which currently provides services to
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Okidata MPS 711c Color LAser Printer wrinkling envelopes - fuser rollers too tight

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Hello, I just sold an Okidata MPD 711C Printer to an account and it is wrinkling / crinkling envelopes big time. They only do them occasionally and this is the first time they have tried so the machine never printed them ok before either. It actually is crushing them as they go through the fuser because the rollers are so tight. You can see the impression of the back flap and back seams in the front of the envelope it is squeezing them so hard! At the very end the wrinkling shows up because it
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New Colortrac SG Series scanners

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Paradigm Imaging Group Announces the New Colortrac SG Series Scanners Costa Mesa, CA – September 30, 2014 – Paradigm Imaging Group, the North American distributor for Colortrac, Inc., announces the launch of a brand new product solution from Colortrac: SmartLF SG series – Colortrac’s FASTEST most PRODUCTIVE CCD scanner Sharp and accurate – with superb color The new SmartLF SG Series scanners, available in 36? and 44?, are perfect for capturing sharply defined detail on technical drawings and
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EFI Acquires Polymeric Imaging’s Thermoforming Ink Technology

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Imaging has extensive RD experience in the development of inkjet inks that address important curing, adhesion, density and durability issues that industrial and graphic arts print professionals encounter when printing on challenging substrates. EFI will use the acquired technology to enhance its customers’ inkjet production capabilities for thermoforming and other high-elongation applications requiring exceptional ink durability and flexibility. Financial terms of the acquisition were not
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Memjet's Partners to Exhibit Labeling, Trans-Promotional, and Wide Format Packaging Applications at PACK EXPO International

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and value propositions appealing to brand owners, contract manufacturers and converters/out-source printers. Afinia Label will demo its L801 label printer featuring Memjet's technology to deliver fast, vibrant photo quality at a low cost. [Booth N-4700] Colordyne Technologies ™ (CDT), a leader in providing digital printing end-to-end solutions, will demo its 3600 Series press, CDT 1600-C and CDT 1600-S benchtop units. [Booth N-5879] ID Technologies will showcase the VP700, a digital label
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ICE

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Is anyone selling or bundling ICE? At first glance it is cool to be able to scan to cloud apps like Dropbox, Evernote, etc... but then, it seems like it is more time consuming to enter the information at the MFP. What about Print Cloud? Does anyone have any customers using this or Google Cloud Print (separate from ICE)? Are there additional costs for ICE aside from the Browser, necessary memory and service obligations (print cloud and other apps may be paid services)? Thanks for any input!
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Paragon Software Outperforms Leading Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions in openBench Labs Benchmark Analysis

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reports here . “From performance and value, to resource and cost savings, along with functionality in VM and Exchange email environments, PPR continues to lead the market in the areas that matter most to IT leaders and CIOs,” said Tom Fedro, President, Paragon Software Group Corporation. “While other BDR solutions might have bigger marketing budgets behind them, they fall far short of PPR when evaluated in rigorous test environments. We’d like to thank openBench for shedding light on the value
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Re: Kyocera Launches "Google Connect" App

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We have installed this on several occasions. Works well and clients like the ability to print or access calendar from the control panel. With the existing Cloud Connect app this a great tool for those in the Google world.
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Kofax Mobile Capture Platform Wins Document Manager Magazine’s 2014 Software of the Year Award

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, business process outsourcing and other markets. Kofax delivers these through its own sales and service organization, and a global network of more than 800 authorized partners in more than 75 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit kofax.com . © 2014 Kofax Limited. Kofax is a registered trademark and First Mile and Kofax Mobile Capture are trademarks of Kofax Limited.
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Somerset Independent School District (ISD) Goes Paperless

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productivity and lengthening process time," says Christi Courson , Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, Somerset ISD. "Plus our staff has to cut, print, copy, distribute and store all this documentation which not only takes valuable time, but uses district budget resources that could be better spent." After researching more than 6 document management solutions, Somerset ISD chose API's solutions to convert their paper documents to electronic images and automate their Finance and HR
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

Last Week of October 2019

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How did you find your way into the copier industry?

My path was an odd one for sure. After discharged from the Air Force in 1969, I became an accountant for Sperry Rand, UNIVAC international Division. I was also attending the evening Division of LaSalle University, working on a Degree in Business Administration. I did well at Sperry, but I was very interested in the diversity of the sales process. As opportunities came about, I was always passed over. Later I was told I was too valuable in my present position, and I thought well, it’s not what I want to do, so I started looking around.....more here

Threads from 5 Years Ago This Week

Konica Minolta Announces Five AccurioJet KM-1 Sales at PRINTING United

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Ramsey, NJ, Oct. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta)continues its disruption of the industrial print market space with the announcement of five new clients for the AccurioJet KM-1 LED UV Inkjet Press during PRINTING United in Dallas, Texas. The customers represent some of North America’s oldest, most prestigious and fastest-growing commercial and direct mail printers. “These five new clients can now deploy the latest in UV inkjet

Konica Minolta Unveils Multiple Products at PRINTING United

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, manufacturers, commercial and franchise printers, the printer prints on a variety of media including brown craft, white uncoated folding cartons, flats and pre-die cut corrugated media. With fast print speeds and high image quality, the PKG-675i is ideal for everything from box prototypes to short-run lengths for digital on-demand printing and variable data content on cartons and boxes. Its small footprint and user-friendly interface are designed to fit in most environments. AccurioShine 101
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Selling Copiers in the Seventies with Ed Mclaughlin

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President of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. Please visit his profile on LinkedIn How did you find your way into the copier industry? My path was an odd one for sure. After discharged from the Air Force in 1969, I became an accountant for Sperry Rand, UNIVAC international Division. I was also attending the evening Division of LaSalle University, working on a Degree in Business Administration. I did well at Sperry, but I was very interested in the diversity of the sales process
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Konica Minolta Introduces AccurioPress C14000 Series High-Volume Production Presses

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production lineup, along with its AccurioJet KM-1 B2 sheetfed inkjet press, AccurioWide 160 digital wide format printer, AccurioLabel 190 label press and range of MGI digital embellishment products allow the company to offer printers of all types innovative solutions to broaden their customer base and capture more high-value print opportunities. Learn more about the new AccurioPress C14000 and C12000 here . For more information about Konica Minolta Canada, please visit www.konicaminolta.ca or call
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Color-Logic Certifies Ricoh Pro L5160 Large Format Printer

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Mark Geeves at 513-258-0047 or mark@color-logic.com Color-Logic Certifies Ricoh Pro L5160 Large Format Printer West Chester, OH, USA ; October 20 19 --Color-Logic has certified the new Ricoh Pro L5160 large format printer for use with the Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System. At Printing United 2019, October 23-25 in Dallas, Texas, Color-Logic showed qualification prints from themachine. The capabilities of machines like
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MGI and Konica Minolta Contribute to Success of Inaugural BRAND United University Education Program

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, offset, gravure and flexo printed materials. The MGI sensory enhancement presses demonstrated included: JETvarnish 3D Evolution (29x47”), JETvarnish 3D Web (17” roll width) and the JETvarnish 3DS (14x40”), which also feature embossed variable data foiling capabilities. The event also served as the worldwide debut of the new JETvarnish 3D One , a simple, compact and affordable version that provides sensory print applications for printers of every size. The MGI JETvarnish 3D One represents a
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Canon launches new wide format printers

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- launched its new imagePROGRAF PRO Series wide-format printers that consist of: o PRO-6100 with base MSRP of $11,995 o PRO-4100 with base MSRP of $5,995 o PRO-2100 with base MSRP of $2,995 o PRO-6100S, and PRO-4100S models - intelligent automatic media-feeding and media-reading system o allows the operator to move away from the printer after placing the roll in the machine, removing the need to feed the roll or select the media type. o after the roll is loaded into the machine the media is
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Sharp Brings the World's First Certified Windows Collaboration Display to Market

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Leader, recognized as one of the tech industry's most operationally sound and financially successful organizations. About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets Sharp's business products, including professional and commercial displays. Through U.S. Professional Display Distributor sales channels, Sharp is the top selling volume and revenue share brand of 60"+ Professional Flat Panel
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Ricoh at PRINTING United Show

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- Large production print technology show in Dallas, Texas on 10/23-25-/19 - Ricoh’s booth includes: 5th Color Lab on-staff color experts offer hands-on, real-world advice using Color-Logic Pro C7210X production color laser system with 5th color toner Inkjet Lounge Unveiling the Pro TF6250 flatbed color inkjet wide format printer, accommodating substrates up to 4.3” thick Pro L5160 roll-to-roll latex color inkjet wide format printer with optional white ink Colex Sharpcut Pro 1732 flatbed cutter
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Kyocera launches TASKalfa 8353ci & 7353ci A3 MFPs

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Kyocera launched the new TASKalfa 8353ci and 7353ci color laser A3 MFPs featuring: o Top b/w speeds of 83ppm and 73ppm respectively o Top color speeds of 70ppm and 65ppm respectively o 44 second warmup time o 450K/month max duty cycle o 10.1” color LCD touchscreen control panel  HyPAS enabled for optional embedded apps  Optional keypad o 1200x1200dpi o Optional fax board o Document feeder holds up to 270 originals  Top scan speed of 120opm or 220ipm  Scans both sides of original at same
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Canon profit falls 43% on year

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Canon Inc. said Monday its third-quarter net profit fell 43% from a year earlier on lower sales for its office printer, camera and industrial equipment businesses. Third-quarter net profit was 26.52 billion yen ($244.1 million), below the expectation for Y35.67 billion from a FactSet poll of analysts. For the nine-month period ended September, net profit dropped 49% on year to Y92.35 billion, Canon 7751, -1.18% said. read the rest here
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Re: Selling Copiers in the Seventies with Ed Mclaughlin

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I remember Ed very well. We both worked for SCM. I was in NJ and he was my counter point in Philadelphia. I got to interface with Ed at SCM national/ ,regional meetings. Because I lived in Pa. I attended benefits meetings at the Philly branch. After the meetings sales would go out to a bar and many conversations were exchanged. It was a different time
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Fuji Xerox to buy CSG for $141M

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Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific has entered into a Scheme of Implementation Deed to acquire publicly listed print and business technology solutions provider CSG for A$140.8 million. Fuji Xerox is putting forward a cash price of A$0.31 per CSG share (449.26 million shares), valuing CSG issued equity at A$140.8 million with an enterprise value of A$181.6 million. The deal will see the CSG brand become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific. read the rest here
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Ricoh IM C6000 folding unit question

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I want to take a client from an existing C8003 that has the multi-fold unit and bring them down to the IM C6000 (volume requirements dictates goes lower). The MP C8003 folded documents at the full speed of the print engine. Thus, I'm asking if the same is true of the folder that works with the IM C6000?
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Canon launches imagePRESS Lite C165

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C - launched the first in a new series of entry-level color production printers, the imagePRESS Lite C165 production color laser system - designed for high-end office and light production printing - 120V/16amp power requirement - Advertised as offering 2400x2400dpi - 10.1” color LCD touchscreen control panel - 4 tandem OPC drum design - Top speed of 65ppm on media up to 105gsm o Slows down to half speed on thicker media o print on paper stocks up to 130lb. cover (350 gsm) o supports long sheets
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DRUPA 2020 DIRECTOR RECEIVES GIRLS WHO PRINT GIRLIE AWARD

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DRUPA 2020 DIRECTOR RECEIVES GIRLS WHO PRINT GIRLIE AWARD Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa Global Head Print Technologies – the no. 1 trade fair for printing technologies – is the recipient of this year’s Girls Who Print Girlie Award. She received the award from Deborah Corn, the Intergalactic Ambassador to The Printerverse at Print Media Centr, on the International Print Day 2019 during Printing United 2019 in Dallas. The Girlie Award is presented annually to a woman who has
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for October 27th, 2019

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Machines, Inc to Expand Territory in California Office 1 based out of Las Vegas and is privately-owned provides IT services, copiers, printer, document imaging, cloud security and managed IT in Nevada and California Chaparral Business Machines located in Paso Robles, California area for 35 years. Offers Ricoh, Samsung MFPs, shredders and wide format plotters I ntraLAN business growth sees five new team additions InteraLAN business located in the United Kingdom for 25 years and provides IT services
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Re: Selling Copiers in the Seventies with Ed Mclaughlin

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Check out this commercial for the 3M 209
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Re: Selling Copiers in the Seventies with Ed Mclaughlin

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I remember it well. I started in the industry with a 3M dealer as well.
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Canon Business Process Services Issues Insurance Best Practices White Paper: "Go Digital to ...

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owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. , Inc. Learn more at cbps.canon.com and follow us on Twitter @CanonBPO. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Press Contact: Ken Neal , kneal@cbps.canon.com Canon Business Process Services © 2019 SOURCE Canon Business Process Services
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How to add AirPrint to a non-AirPrint printer

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While there are plenty of affordable AirPrint-compatible printers out there, you may have already invested in a model that doesn't support Apple's wireless printing protocol. Luckily, adding AirPrint to a non-AirPrint printer is quick, easy, and affordable thanks to a clever Mac app called handyPrint. Formerly marketed as AirPrint Activator, the rebranded handyPrint works by turning a printer connected to your Mac into an AirPrint printer that's shared over your network. Once configured, you'll
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Sales Professionals Are Invested, Are You?

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automatically improve. Come on sales peeps if you're struggling or stuck in a rut then get a grip and start working on yourself. Nothing happens until you make it happen. There's no instant improvement to your sales career that happens automatically without YOU working on YOU. If we want to get better then YOU have to work on it. If YOU want to get better then YOU have to work on it! No freaking exceptions whatsoever! CONFIDENCE IS CRITICAL, SO INVEST! Did you know that only 31% of salespeople effectively
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Re: Xerox & Fuji Film Coming down to the Wire

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wow, there are that many failures with the Samsung print engines?
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Xerox Releases Third-Quarter Results, Raises 2019 Guidance

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Xerox Releases Third-Quarter Results, Raises 2019 Guidance Cash Flow, EPS and Profit Margins Increase and Revenue Trend Improves from Prior Quarters Third-Quarter 2019 Financial Summary: $356 million of operating cash flow, up $82 million year-over-year, and $339 million of free cash flow, up $88 million year-over-year GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.96, up $0.62 year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.08, up $0.23 year-over-year (YOY) Adjusted operating margin of 12.1 percent, up 120 basis
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Epson launches new wide format printers

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- Now shipping the SureColor F9470 and SureColor F9470H o Color inkjet dye sublimation technology o designed for roll-to-roll textile, home décor, promotional product, and soft signage printing markets o F9470H also provides an option for printing with two fluorescent inks – Yellow and Pink o Uses Epson’s PrecisionCore TFP piezo crystal print head technology o and Epson UltraChrome DS ink technology with high-density Black ink to produce exceptional color saturation and high contrast. o speeds
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Re: Xerox & Fuji Film Coming down to the Wire

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Makes sense, although I’m not convinced a billion dollars would deter HP inc. With their recent turmoil from supplies disconnect who knows. To get to their goals they will need a better more mature hardware range that includes office light production and they need it fast. From what I have seen the page wide technology still has a way to go not to mention the integration of the Samsung’s engines the failure rates are substantial. next 1-2 years is going to be majorly transforming for our...
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Re: Xerox & Fuji Film Coming down to the Wire

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I’m sure the engines are probably ok but dropping their formatters and drivers on top have allot of teething issues. In HP world they have a 49.xx error which is generic formatter/driver issue. I know a few dealers have dropped them and gone back to their original brands because of the high labour costs. It’s all very new technology I’m sure they will get it right after a few more generations
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Re: Print Job Timeout

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Sorry, I just saw this. Aren't there settings in the menu screen of the printer? I seem to remember it might be with where the LF (line feed) settings are. BTW, I sold a company one of the regular Ricoh printers for MICR. It works perfectly with the generic MICR cartridges
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AWS Managed Services Provider Logicata Offers Free AWS Migration

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. It is not just about saving money by reducing your IT infrastructure costs. AWS democratises access to technology which was once only available to large enterprise customers with massive IT budgets. Now anyone with a credit card and an idea can get instant access to enterprise grade IT infrastructure as well as application development tools, AI machine learning capabilities etc. Customers should not simply consider AWS as their datacentre in the cloud – they should be looking at ways to
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Office1 Partners with Chaparral Business Machines, Inc to Expand Territory in California

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to innovate how offices function by providing unparalleled, personalized business technology solutions, and this partnership with Chaparral will allow them to do so with new companies while continuing to provide top-notch technology solutions in existing California and Nevada markets. About Office1 Office1 is one of the largest, privately-owned office technology providers in the United States providing innovative IT solutions, including copiers and printers, document imaging, cloud security and
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Enabling Innovation is both Old and New

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printing document imaging industry? Well let’s hope so. However, this without a clear strategy and an effective execution will mean nothing. As I say,” if nothing changes, nothing changes”. The real key to success will not be simply a repacking of the old ways or a new sales and marketing message saying the world has changed and we are now different. Unfortunately talk is cheap and in relation to the office printing industry it’s been getting cheaper by the decade and some would argue it’s
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CloudJumper Expands Partnership with The 20 as Cloud IT Takes Center Stage

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to deliver Windows Virtual Desktops, cloud-based applications/workspaces and streaming app services to customers. The software platform enables powerful business-class IT services in the cloud for anytime, anywhere access with greater security and control. To grow adoption of CWMS, both companies will market full-day training sessions covering sales and technical enablement to expedite business development. These events will be delivered by CloudJumper in strategic geographic locations around
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Re: Xerox 8055 pricing proposal

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This is a government contract according to the T's & C's
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MPSA Elects New Leadership to Guide Organization for Next Two Years

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MPSA Elects New Leadership to Guide Organization for Next Two Years (CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA) October 25, 2019 — The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA), a not-for-profit, volunteer-led association to help further Managed Print, is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Elections were held in September and October, with two-year terms beginning later this month. The newly elected MPSA Executive Committee is comprised of
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HP investing in new inkjet

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HP invests millions in new inkjet - announced it’s committing $200 million over five years to a next generation of water-based ink solutions - will be designed for printing digitally on corrugated packaging and textiles - World Resources Institute estimates that about 20 percent of industrial water pollution comes from garment manufacturing. - “Investing in water-based solutions that meet market needs and the increasing sustainability requirements of graphics customers is expected to propel
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Paragon Group Acquires RRD’s UK-Based Global Document Solutions Business

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solutions. The transaction closed on October 25, 2019. GDS has locations in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland and Italy and employs approximately 1,500 people. GDS’ net sales were approximately $270 million in 2018. Patrick Crean, Paragon Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We are delighted to acquire RRD’s GDS European businesses and are pleased to announce that we have also entered into a strategic alliance with RRD, which will expand the offerings both
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Re: Epson 100 ppm mfp

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David Scott posted: Jason, How have things been working out with Epson here in the states? Thank you, David David, We have had 0 traction with it. Customers in our market still have no use for ink as best we can tell. We have demo'd the machine to people but have not sold a single one. People noticed the page curl on exit and the fix for that was to buy thicker paper which people don't want to do in an office environment for regular documents. I still have the first 2 we bought if anyone wants
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"Better Call Art Video" meeting featured a discussion between Art Post and Scott Murr from Wrap My Copier, focusing on the innovative product that customizes copier appearances through vinyl wraps to meet customer preferences. Wrap My Copier, which caters to both aesthetic needs and protection during lease terms. The meeting covered the logistics of applying wraps, the variability in turnaround times based on project complexity, and how the service can be integrated into sales pitches with accessible pricing structures. Additionally, they explored marketing strategies and challenges related to adoption, including potential collaborations for featuring Wrap My Copier on Art's platforms and its applicability in educational institution bids, particularly for preventing toner piracy.

 
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Dx Notes for the Week (4th Week of October 2024)

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4th Week of October 2024

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Why Digital Transformation Requires Real Network Modernization

  • Digital transformation demands faster, more agile network infrastructures.
  • Network operators must continually modernize to meet rising performance requirements.
  • Modernized network is essential for maintaining competitive business agility.
  • Network modernization ensures long-term success in an evolving digital landscape.
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Digital Transformation: Houston Industry Leaders on Navigating Change

  • Houston business leaders discuss digital transformation’s impact on various industries.
  • Companies are exploring new technologies to streamline operations and enhance services.
  • Leaders focus on overcoming obstacles in adopting digital innovations.
  • Digital transformation is poised to define the future of business in Houston.
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Achieving Digital Transformation at a Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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  • Getac shares practical approaches to reduce costs while enhancing digital capabilities.
  • Lower TCO enables businesses to achieve digital goals without overspending.
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AI and Digital Transformation at the 2024 Cirion Forum -

  • Over 400 leaders gathered to discuss AI’s role in digital transformation.
  • Participants explored the impact of AI on business processes and strategies.
  • Forum emphasized digital transformation's importance across Latin America.
  • Organized by Cirion, the event marked its 15th edition with forward-thinking discussions.  Read more

NATO's Strategy for Digital Transformation

  • NATO's digital transformation strategy addresses the profound influence of new technologies on defense and security.
  • Digital advancements are reshaping economies, societies, and military operations.
  • NATO emphasizes the importance of staying ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
  • Digital transformation is critical to maintaining NATO's effectiveness in modern defense.
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Could An Open Ecosystem Drive Growth For Your Digital Transformation?

  • Open ecosystems provide flexibility and innovation, supporting digital transformation.
  • Companies that leverage open ecosystems can better integrate new technologies and partners.
  • Open systems allow for easier scaling and adaptation in the digital age.
  • Successful digital transformations often involve embracing an open, collaborative environment.
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How Pharma Leaders Are Approaching Digital Transformation - Pharmaceutical Technology

  • Pharma firms are integrating IoT, cloud computing, and AI into their processes.
  • Advanced data analytics help pharmaceutical companies optimize operations and R&D.
  • Cloud technology is essential for managing complex data and improving collaboration.
  • AI is transforming drug discovery, development, and patient care strategies.
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How AI is Transforming the Factory Floor - World Economic Forum

  • AI is driving automation across global manufacturing floors, increasing efficiency and precision.
  • A worldwide automation program governs AI adoption in factories, ensuring standardization.
  • Central and local digital transformation offices oversee AI initiatives to improve outcomes.
  • Factories benefit from shared AI use cases to streamline and optimize processes.
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Embrace Tomorrow Today

 
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Hacked!

10/22/2024

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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns

How Russia’s Spies Hacked the Entire Nation of Georgia

  • Extensive espionage: Russian spies conducted a large-scale hacking operation in Georgia from 2017 to 2020, targeting government agencies and major companies.
  • Widespread breach: The operation involved the theft of sensitive information, significantly impacting national security.
  • Cyber warfare concerns: The breach underscores the ongoing cyber threats posed by nation-state actors. Read more

SEC Fines Four Companies for Downplaying SolarWinds Hack

  • Regulatory action: The Securities and Exchange Commission fined four companies for misleading investors about the impact of the SolarWinds hack.
  • Lack of transparency: These firms downplayed the severity of the breach, which compromised sensitive data.
  • Corporate responsibility: The fines highlight the need for full disclosure in cybersecurity incidents. Read more

Internet Archive Suffers Major Attack, Hackers Boast 'Your Data' is Compromised

  • New cyberattack: The Internet Archive faced another cyberattack, with hackers gaining access to its Zendesk customer support system.
  • Threat to data: Hackers taunted users, claiming possession of personal data, further complicating the Archive’s service restoration efforts.
  • Widespread impact: The incident affects millions of users relying on the Archive for information access. Read more

More Than 33,000 People in the UK Hacked Over the Past Year

  • Rising cybercrime: A new report revealed that over 33,000 individuals in the UK were victims of hacking in the past year.
  • Phishing attacks: Most incidents were related to phishing, emphasizing the importance of strong security practices.
  • Increased vigilance: The report urges users to be more cautious with their digital security. Read more

Rise of Social Media Hacking Devastating Creative Small Businesses

  • Targeting creatives: The increasing trend of social media account hacking is negatively impacting small businesses in the creative industry.
  • Business risks: With compromised accounts, small businesses face potential financial loss and reputational damage.
  • Security advice: Experts recommend enhanced security measures to protect these vulnerable businesses. Read more

Thousands of WordPress Websites Hacked via Malicious Plugin

  • Widespread vulnerability: Thousands of WordPress websites were hacked through a malicious plugin aimed at stealing user data.
  • ClearFake malware: The plugin was identified as a new variant of the ClearFake malware, which exploits website vulnerabilities.
  • Website security warning: The attack emphasizes the need for website administrators to secure plugins and regularly update security protocols. Read more

Private Firm Employee’s Facebook Account Hacked to Watch Child Pornography

  • Account misuse: A Facebook account belonging to a private firm employee was hacked and used to access illegal content.
  • Serious legal implications: The employee is facing legal consequences as their credentials were linked to viewing child pornography.
  • Digital security risks: This case highlights the potential dangers of weak social media security measures. Read more

Decrypting Criminality: How Irish Gangs Fell Foul of Hacked Apps

  • Criminal networks exposed: Encrypted platforms like Encrochat, favored by criminal gangs, were shut down after being hacked by law enforcement.
  • Law enforcement success: The breach led to numerous arrests and the disruption of organized crime activities in Ireland and beyond.
  • Ongoing investigations: The incident showcases the power of cybersecurity in combating organized crime. Read more

Check Point, Mimecast Settle SEC Case From SolarWinds Hack

  • Settlements reached: Cybersecurity firms Check Point and Mimecast settled with the SEC after allegedly misleading investors about the extent of the SolarWinds hack.
  • Regulatory focus: The settlement underscores the importance of accurate disclosures related to cybersecurity breaches.
  • Industry implications: The case highlights the critical role of transparency in maintaining investor trust. Read more

Chinese scientists claim they broke RSA encryption with a quantum computer

  • Quantum Breakthrough? Chinese researchers claim to have broken RSA encryption with a quantum computer, a cryptography method widely used to secure digital communications.
  • The Catch: The scientists' method faces skepticism, as it requires an impractically large quantum computer to be fully effective, raising doubts about its real-world applicability.
  • Potential Implications: If quantum computers can reliably break RSA encryption, it could revolutionize both cybersecurity and hacking, prompting an urgent need for new encryption standards.

-=Stay Safe=-

 
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Today's Hacked!

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Hacked!

10/21/2024

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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns

How Russia's Spies Hacked the Entire Nation of Georgia

  • Comprehensive espionage: Russian spies conducted a widespread hacking campaign targeting Georgia’s government and major companies.
  • Years-long campaign: The espionage effort lasted from 2017 to 2020, with sensitive government and corporate data compromised.
  • Geopolitical tension: The breach raises significant concerns about cybersecurity and international relations in the region. Read more

Oakland County Man Thought He’d Been Hacked, Actually Won $200,000 Lottery Prize

  • Lottery shock: A 78-year-old Oakland County man initially believed he had been hacked when he was notified of his $200,000 lottery win.
  • Unexpected surprise: After verifying the email, he realized he had actually won the prize.
  • Life-changing event: The win came as a major surprise, especially after the initial fear of being hacked. Read more

Internet Archive Hacked Again During Service Restoration Efforts

  • Ongoing cyberattacks: The Internet Archive was hacked again while trying to restore services affected by previous cyberattacks.
  • Email breach: The recent attack involved a breach of email systems, further complicating recovery efforts.
  • Impact on users: This latest breach affects the service's mission of providing universal access to knowledge. Read more

Plastic Surgery Patient Sues Practice Over Hacked Data, Photos

  • Data breach lawsuit: A patient filed a lawsuit against a Long Island plastic surgery practice after personal data and photos were exposed in a cyberattack.
  • Lack of protection: The lawsuit claims that the practice lacked basic cybersecurity protections, leading to the breach.
  • Sensitive data at risk: Over 160,000 individuals' private information was compromised in the attack. Read more

Western Firm Hacked by North Korean Cybercriminal Hired as Remote IT Worker

  • Severe hacking incident: A western company was hacked after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT worker.
  • Hiring risks: The breach highlights the potential dangers of outsourcing to unauthorized or unchecked personnel.
  • Corporate data stolen: The hacker gained access to sensitive company data during their employment. Read more

Hackers Steal Information from 31 Million Internet Archive Users

  • Major breach: Hackers targeted the Internet Archive, stealing information from 31 million users.
  • Mission impacted: The attack jeopardizes the Archive's goal of providing universal access to information and knowledge.
  • Restoration efforts: The platform is working to restore services while addressing the data breach. Read more

U.S. Unsure if Top-Secret Israel Attack Plans Were Leaked or Hacked

  • Investigation launched: U.S. authorities are investigating whether top-secret Israeli attack plans were leaked or hacked.
  • National security risk: The incident raises concerns about the security of military and strategic data.
  • Potential leak: The Department of Defense is working to prevent future breaches and secure sensitive information. Read more

Redbox Kiosks Hacked, Exposing Customer Data

  • Redbox machine hacked: A programmer claimed to have hacked an old Redbox machine, gaining access to customer data.
  • Information exposed: The hack exposed names and other sensitive customer information stored in the machine.
  • Vulnerabilities in kiosks: The incident highlights potential weaknesses in outdated kiosk systems. Read more

Over 6,000 WordPress Sites Hacked to Install Plugins Pushing Infostealers

  • Mass WordPress hack: Over 6,000 WordPress websites were hacked to install malicious plugins.
  • Infostealing malware: The plugins pushed updates containing malware designed to steal information from site visitors.
  • Website security risks: The breach underscores the importance of securing WordPress sites from plugin vulnerabilities. Read more

Juventus Deny Arda Güler Signing After X Account Hacked

  • Social media breach: Juventus’ X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, posting a fake announcement about signing Real Madrid’s Arda Güler.
  • Fans confused: The fake post shocked fans before the club confirmed that their account had been compromised.
  • Social media security: The incident demonstrates the ongoing threat of hacks to high-profile social media accounts. Read more

-=Stay Safe=-

 
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