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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
Is it just me, or does West McDonald look like Wolverine? I watched the Seat-Based Billing video that was posted from the Top 100 Summit. Definitely some interesting points going back and forth. Print Audit has done a great job of persistently marketing seat-based pilling to the copier industry.
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
Czech funny you should mention that "wolverine" look, it was actually one of the "challenges" at the event. Whom ever had the most completed challenges won a MS Surface tablet. I did not win.
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
I disagree that you have to own the network in order to offer seat-based billing. Before I go into why, can we (imaging industry) please stop referring to Managed Services as MNS? No one in the IT world uses this term; it's industry jargon that makes you stand out as a copier dealer 1st and an IT Services provider 2nd. Managed IT Services, Managed Services...fine. MNS needs to die. Now, here is why I disagree that you have to own the network as a client's Managed Services provider in order...
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
Tx, awesome post! The conclusion for managed IT was at our own round table and not the general audience. One of the dealers in my group is heavily involved with managed IT, and thought it would be great offer. Yes, it was stated that MNS is only used by copier dealers and should be referenced to what you described. TY for the awesome reply!!
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
I will also add since you mentioned wanting to do this on copiers/MFPs: our industry also needs to get the idea that MPS only has to do with printers & A4 MFPs out of their heads. Output is output, & our clients don't see any difference so why should we? Properly deploy what systems meet the client's needs (or just get rid of them if that is best) & be of service in whatever way you can. Hell, our customers want all of this stuff to go away (just wait til the Millenials are in...
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
Is it just me, it seems that the general rule of thumb for the copier industry to end users is "the take or leave approach". Meaning, come hell or high water we're not going to change the way we bill, the way we support, or the financial solutions that we offer. While I was at the Top 100 conference, a rep from Wells Fargo spoke about the billing options that they now have in their leases. One of the options was for seat billing for managed IT services. My thought is that if it's available...
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
No, Art. You're spot on. I haven't had many jobs outside the industry, but the majority of the old guard is so proud of the way they've always done it & receives so much validation from other dealers with the same mentality (via BTA, CDA, SDG, et al) that they often refuse to admit the need to change until it's practically too late. There are ideas & concepts that I brought up 3-5 years ago that were considered to be "interesting but not really necessary" that we're suddenly latching...
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
Great minds think alike!
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Re: 7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
Originally Posted by txeagle24: I disagree that you have to own the network in order to offer seat-based billing. Before I go into why, can we (imaging industry) please stop referring to Managed Services as MNS? No one in the IT world uses this term; it's industry jargon that makes you stand out as a copier dealer 1st and an IT Services provider 2nd. Managed IT Services, Managed Services...fine. MNS needs to die. Now, here is why I disagree that you have to own the network as a client's...
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Bernie: I am uploading pics to the site. Your account is probably set to receive a notification every time there is an update. You can change that by going to your profile setting on your profile page. Art
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago (Second Week of February 2015)
It's Friday night and late. Tuesday evening I traveled to Atlantic City for our annual showing of wide format copiers and white boards. Our event started Wednesday in the AM and lasted until 1PM today. I'm getting too old to put in 10 hour days on the show floor (lol). I love doing them because of the interaction with potential clients and you never know who you're going to meet. We brought the BIG 65 inch white board and it was the sizzle that we needed to catch all of those prospects. All...
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#MPSisChanging "The Top 100 Summit = MPS Olympic Event"
#MPSisChanging, everything changes, technology and innovation leads us to rethink what we've done in the past and how we might be able to gain the competitive edge and increase profits in the future. Me, I'm an old dog in this industry,...
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5 Reasons The Top 100 Summit Was Over The Top
Posted on September 29, 2015 by Print Audit By West McDonald, Vice President of Business Development, Print Audit & Owner, FocusMPS It’s hard to believe that the 2015 Top 100 Summit has come and gone. All the planning. All the new ideas. All the effort. All the risk of trying something new. The fear of hoping that people would get something valuable from it all. Here are the Top 5 things that blew me away at the Top 100 Summit: 1. Location: Park City, Utah is one of the most gracious...
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7 Deadly Topics from 7 Deadly Sinners at Top 100 Summit (Part One)
What's one of things I found out about on my recent trip to the Top 100 Summit (hosted by Print Audit)? I'm a stone cold junky for sea level oxygen! Having lived at or around sea level all of my life, meant that I had no clue that my body...
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Photizo Group to Sponsor and Speak at Top 100 Summit
Photizo Group to Sponsor and Speak at Top 100 Summit July 30, 2015 Midway, Kentucky - July 29, 2015 - Photizo Group, market research and consulting firm in the imaging industry, is excited to sponsor and speak at the Top 100 Summit, September 25-27 in Park City, Utah. The Top 100 Summit , hosted by Print Audit, is a radical, new event, aimed at disrupting the office imaging industry. One hundred of the top dealers in the industry are invited to access exclusive education and insight, and...
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Print Audit® Announces MWAi as Sponsor For Exclusive Top 100 Summit
Print Audit® Announces MWAi as Sponsor For Exclusive Top 100 Summit July 6, 2015 Calgary, Alberta - July 6, 2015 - Print Audit® is proud to announce MWA Intelligence Inc. (MWAi) as the ERP category exclusive sponsor for the Top 100 Summit. The Top 100 Summit will take place at the Chateaux, Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah, on September 25th - 27th, 2015. The Summit will be an exclusive, invitation-only event for some of the proven leaders in Managed Print today. "The Top 100 Summit is...
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Ricoh Canada Inc. Completes its Acquisition of Graycon Group Inc., a Leading IT Services Firm in Western Canada
TORONTO , Aug. 4, 2015 /CNW/ - Ricoh Canada Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of Graycon Group Inc. (Graycon) – a leading Information Technology (IT) consulting firm that specializes in the design, implementation, security, and support of all IT infrastructure, cloud and networking systems. The acquisition is the latest strategic investment by Ricoh to expand and deepen its managed services portfolio. Graycon Group, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta , with operations in...
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Supplies Network Announced as Sponsor For Exclusive Top 100 Summit
Calgary, Alberta - August 4, 2015 - Print Audit® is proud to announce Supplies Network as a sponsor for the Top 100 Summit. The Top 100 Summit will take place at the Chateaux - Deer Valley Resort, in Park City, Utah, on September 25th - 27th, 2015. The Summit will be an exclusive, invitation-only event for some of the proven leaders in Managed Print today. “We value the opportunity to hear first-hand from leading MPS providers the challenges they face in the market,” said Sarah Custer, MPS...
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Robert Palmer Joins 7 Deadly Sins Roundtable at Top 100 Summit
Robert Palmer Joins 7 Deadly Sins Roundtable at Top 100 Summit September 8, 2015 Calgary, AB - September 8, 2015 - Print Audit® announced today that Robert Palmer, Chief Analyst at BPO Media, will appear as a panelist in the 7 Deadly Sins roundtable at the Top 100 Summit. The Top 100 Summit will take place at The Chateaux - Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, on September 25th - 27th, 2015. The Summit will be an exclusive, invitation only event for some of the proven leaders in Managed...
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Print Audit Announces Epson as Headline Sponsor For Exclusive Top 100 Summit
Calgary, Alberta - August 25, 2015 - Print Audit® is proud to announce Epson America, Inc., as a headline sponsor in the OEM category for the Top 100 Summit. The Top 100 Summit will take place at the Chateaux, Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah, on September 25th - 27th, 2015. The Summit will be an exclusive, invitation-only event for some of the proven leaders in Managed Print today. "Epson is doing some fantastic things around their solutions and Replaceable Ink Pack Systems capabilities,"...
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Digitex Signs Up for Print Audit Premier to Offer Extraordinary Customer Service and
Digitex Signs Up for Print Audit Premier to Offer Extraordinary Customer Service and Solutions Digitex Copiers & Fax Inc. of Alberta signs up for Print Audit Premier in order to provide customers with increased cost savings and proactive customer service. Calgary, Alberta - July 17, 2012 - Digitex Copiers & Fax Inc., an Alberta based company, has signed up for Print Audit® Premier to offer clients a full suite of cost saving possibilities at an affordable price. Premier is a new...
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Print Audit® Opens Additional Attendee Spots for Exclusive Top 100 Summit
Print Audit® Opens Additional Attendee Spots for Exclusive Top 100 Summit April 8, 2015 Calgary, Alberta - April 8, 2015 - Print Audit®, the company that helps office equipment dealers grow their businesses, announced today that due to high demand it has extended the registration limit for the Top 100 Summit from 40 to 50. The Summit is an invitation-only, all expenses paid (less airfare) event for some of the proven leaders in Managed Print today. The event will take place at The Chateaux,...
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Ricoh Canada Inc. Signs Agreement to Acquire Graycon Group Inc., a Leading IT Services Firm in Western Canada.
Purchase Complements Ricoh's expanding Managed Services Portfolio, Adding Significant Skills and Expertise to the Company's Growing Suite of Offerings TORONTO , June 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Ricoh Canada Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Graycon Group Inc. (Graycon) – a leading Information Technology (IT) consulting firm that specializes in the design, implementation, security, and support of all IT infrastructure, cloud and networking systems. The acquisition is the latest...
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Print Audit® Announces Exclusive, Invitation Only Top 100 Summit
Print Audit® Announces Exclusive, Invitation Only Top 100 Summit February 12, 2015 Calgary, Alberta - February 12, 2015 - Print Audit® is proud to announce that the Top 100 Summit venue and dates have been selected. The Top 100 Summit will take place at The Chateaux - Deer Valley, in Park City, Utah, on September 25th - 27th, 2015. The Summit will be an exclusive, all expenses paid (less airfare), invitation only event for some of the proven leaders in Managed Print today. “Park City is one...
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The 40 Hour Work YEAR Author, Scott Fritz, Announced as Keynote for Top 100 Summit
The 40 Hour Work YEAR Author, Scott Fritz, Announced as Keynote for Top 100 Summit March 4, 2015 Calgary, Alberta - March 4, 2015 - Print Audit® announced today that it has secured Scott Fritz, author of the critically acclaimed book The 40 Hour Work YEAR, as the keynote speaker for the Top 100 Summit. The Top 100 Summit will take place at The Chateaux - Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, on September 25th - 27th, 2015. The Summit will be an exclusive, invitation only event for some of...
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Fisherman's Delite Sale
5.7 acres in Sandy Creek, NY. Fish for Steelhead, King Salmon and Coho salmon in the Fall, Winter and Spring right from the property.Property is also excellent for hunting, deer, fowl and other critters are quite abundant. 2/3 field and 1/3 wooded...
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MNP acquires managed IT solutions firm Next Digital
Accounting and consulting firm MNP has acquired Next Digital, an Alberta-based managed IT solutions company. The deal is effective August 1, 2020. Founded in 2003, Next Digital delivers outsources IT services and support to businesses across Canada, with a focus on Alberta and Western Canada. The firm’s core offerings include managed IT, hardware and software procurement, IT project management, data protection, and cloud services. Next Digital has a team of 54 professionals across offices in...
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Cybersecurity Updates
Cybersecurity Updates Mandiant Security Software published results of 2020 breaches 25% increase in ransomware attacks 78% of ransomware attacks had dwell time of 30 days or less 1% had dwell time of 700 days or more 59% were detected internally Tenable Research published report More than 18,000 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) were reported in 2020, up 6% (this includes Ripple20 and others than impact some brands of printers and MFPs) 46% of breaches in healthcare were from...
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MSP, MSSP and IT Notes Industry April 26th, 2021
MSP, MSSP, and IT Industry Notes Sponsored by 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,...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Second Week of July 2016 Since I finished writing the covid blogs, I'll be using these blogs as more of a report of what's been going on with recent events in my sales activities. The last four weeks has seen me in a prolonged slump for orders. Every one of my 26 opportunities is stalled for one reason or another. Thus I've relegated the month of July for prospecting because there is nothing else to do. Hoping that four solid weeks of prospect...
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Lead for Managed Print Services in New York
Keep in mind that all leads will be part of our Premium/VIP service again on April 1st. We are offering a lifetime service for $249. Please email me for details See attached file
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Coretelligent Announces Acquisition of Chateaux, Expands Full IT Integration Capabilities
NEEDHAM, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Coretelligent, a leading provider of comprehensive managed and co-managed white glove IT support, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and cloud services, and Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle-market investment firm, jointly announced the acquisition of technology services and solutions provider Chateaux. The financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. s Based in Norwalk, CT, Chateaux has more than 30 years of...
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This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago
This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago Second Week of August 2013 Real Copier Sales What do Millennial's, Horse Traders, Amazon, Ricoh MP 501SP all Have in Common? ... more here Check These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Konica Minolta to Showcase New Production Print Solutions at ... Art Post · 8/13/139:02 PM RAMSEY, NJ, Aug 12, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announces that the company will debut...
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HP wins production print contracts
HP wins production print contracts Award from Design Distributors in Deer Park, NY Installed new PageWide T250HD production color inkjet system Also included a Harris & Bruno aqueous coater Award from Baker Labels of England Installed new HP Indigo 6K production color system Keypoint Intelligence gave out a BLI 2023-2024 Pacesetter Award in Production Print Applications: Customer Business Development Support Award to HP PageWide Industrial
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Cybersecurity Notes
A Russian hacking group announced access to email addresses of 632,000 federal employees at Department of Defense and Department of Justice. John Costanza Jr., a former DEA agent, indicted for providing top-secret information to a criminal target in Venezuela for a payment of $73,000. Doctor’s Management Services of Massachusetts agreed to pay $100,000 to settle allegations of negligence after a cyber attack exposed PHI of 206,695 patients. Reeds Spring School District of Missouri notified...
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MSP, MSSP & IT Industry Notes for November 12th, 2023
Sponsored by November 12th, 2023 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,...