The True Value of On-Site Service

Servicing your IT network is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Although remote monitoring serves many valuable functions, nothing replaces the need for occasional on-site service. Ideally, servicing your IT network should be a balance between remote monitoring and on-site service. This way, your business can run as smoothly as possible.

Here are some IT functions that require on-site service, and provide innumerable benefits to your business:

  • IT Road mapping. It’s hard to get anywhere without directions, and a good technology road map will help your business get to the next step. A technology road map ensures that your business is not blindly moving forward in the digital age, but is instead adapting in ways that best suit your business needs. Technology road maps are updated quarterly, so that your business is always headed in the right direction.
  • Email security. Email correspondence is one of the most important forms of communication these days. Make sure this important facet of your business is fully protected, using encryption, filtering methods, and other security options tailored to your business needs.
  • Disaster recovery. Let’s face it. No one likes to think about disaster striking. Fortunately, Infomax takes much of the thinking out and simplifies your recovery plan. Furthermore, with effective and reliable backup plans, you will be able to access those lost or damaged files quickly.
  • The latest software. Infomax provides the most cost-efficient software solutions available. Whether it’s a firewall, filters, or application controls, Infomax will keep your business properly monitored and protected. You will never have to worry that your software is out of date.
  • Mobile security. Mobile devices help businesses function from anywhere at any time. For that reason, they should be as protected as your in-house equipment. Mobile device management will streamline your devices, be they mobile phones or tablets, so that sensitive information is fully protected across all platforms.

As you can see, on-site services are a vital part of your IT strategy. Infomax can help secure your business from the inside out. Contact us today to learn more.

Big Benefits to Upgrading Your Office Equipment

Your business is always growing, so shouldn’t your technology be growing with it? All too often, businesses stick with their outdated equipment, thinking that a new investment simply is not worth it. However, whether your equipment consists of one lone printer or a fleet of multi-function devices, there are several reasons upgrading is vital for business success.

Here are some reasons why evaluating your equipment every few years is so important:

  • Quality. First and foremost, as technology in printing advances, the quality of output and operations increases, as well. Also, due to normal wear and tear, it might be time for you to consider investing in new equipment. Printing has come so far in recent years that in-house options actually rival those of print shops.
  • Cost. Don’t be intimidated by the sticker price of a shiny new MFP. In fact, that newer machine will likely lower your cost per copy. This means that over time, your printing costs will go down as a result of this new investment. You’ll also be able to produce professional materials in-house, rather than outsourcing them. Leasing is also a great way to keep you costs low.
  • Maintenance. Repairs are expensive. Decrease the odds of needing to repair your copiers and printers by investing in new equipment. New machines last longer, work faster, and produce better materials than those dusty, old devices that are waiting to malfunction.
  • Options. Your trusty printer might get the job done, but how many jobs can it actually do? With today’s multifunction printers, you no longer need separate printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines. An MFP provides all of these services (and more) using less space and less money.
  • Security. Upgraded equipment utilizes a myriad of security options. Certain pieces of equipment can even help you track which users are overprinting. This information can help you establish printing limits. Even encryption services are available in many newer devices.

Contact Infomax today to learn about how upgrading your equipment can specifically help your business.

Stay Ahead of the Competition with Color

Color printing offers a wide array of benefits for small, medium, and large businesses alike. Furthermore, bringing color printing in-house can add even more savings, flexibility, and customization options. In addition to the financial benefits, there are even psychological benefits to utilizing color on your business and marketing materials.

Here are several benefits of in-house color printing:

  • Flexibility: In-house color printing means you can print exactly what you need—no more, no less. Print shops will often have strict guidelines on how much needs to be printed, and they will charge accordingly. However, by performing your own in-house printing, you can bypass these unnecessary guidelines and print what you need when you need it.
  • Savings: The cost of color printing can seem extravagant, especially if you are used to print shops. But, with in-house color printing, your cost per page actually goes down. Print shops also tend to bundle other costs into what you pay. In-house color printing avoids these extra charges.
  • Efficiency: Going green is often seen as a cumbersome process. However, by purchasing or leasing an in-house color machine, you can utilize eco-friendly inks and toners. Production printers used in print shops often do not have eco-friendly options.
  • Motivation: Besides the economic benefits of in-house color printing, color also has positive psychological effects on people. Color affects the brain, and motivates people to act. This means your response times and marketing efforts can improve.
  • Attention: Color documents allow you to direct the eye more effectively. In other words, color documents attract people’s attention faster and more intimately. In fact, studies have shown that people pay attention 82% longer when they’re gazing upon a more dynamic, colorful document.
  • Sales: Color printing is not just a way to make your documents prettier. It actually has real-time, tangible effects on your business. Color documents increase sales, so that your bottom line gets greener.

Boost the quality of your documents today, and watch as your business grows. If you’d like to learn more about the economic benefits of in-house color printing, contact Infomax today.