Posts Tagged ‘Hardware’
Ricoh – Home Folders via LDAP
The emerging product line from Ricoh includes some pretty handy features as well as improvements to its Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) integration. They are focusing on making their already easy to use devices more user friendly and scan options easy to configure for administrators. Let’s think about how you first log into your computer each…
Read MoreMake sure you’re down with down coding
Imagine that you are a handyman. What you charge is based on the type of job that you execute. So let’s say that building a deck will cost $2,500, and installing shelving will cost $200. You wouldn’t want to be paid $200 for building a deck that should cost $2,500 would you? Of course not!
Read MoreEmbedding Technology
Many businesses out there have print costs in mind and have put initiatives in place to track items. Even this type of software can now be embedded in your MFD such as Canon’s uniFLOW, Savin’s Print Director, PaperCut, and Equitrac. All jobs whether copy, print, or scan can now be tracked with this underlying software without any bulky add-ons to the MFD. Since these apps are Java based, it makes for an easy deployment in mixed manufacturer environments as embedded clients are provided for most manufacturers.
Read MoreEveryone Has a Story
Everyone has a story. There are thousands of them, and they’re all interesting, fresh, innovative and engaging. Even Advance has a story. Ours is a heartwarming one involving two entrepreneurs who wanted more from their careers, and they blazed a trail to get what they wanted. It’s led us to where we are today –…
Read MorePreparing for Mountain Lion
Printing appears to be changing slightly in Mountain Lion, or at least the user interface. Reports indicate that the print dialog will have a simplified interface with fewer buttons and much easier to use. Also integrated in will be a nifty scan interface for supported MFD’s.
Read MoreBates Numbering in the Legal Industry
No longer is a dedicated machine required, as multifunctional devices (MFDs) and software solutions can be used to properly mark both paper and digital images with Bates Numbering.
Read MoreTriage in Real-time
This is a great example of how Advance employs various technologies and support techniques to correct issues within a clients network. Whether Advance is remotely monitoring your devices, performing remote support, or triaging issues on site, rest assured that we have the technology and resources to get the job done.
Read MoreLeverage Technology for Automated Deployment
Here at Advance we are always searching for new ways to automate processes and become more efficient with our day to day tasks. We also like to help our customers do the same by automating simple things like printer deployment and software installations when possible. Learn how to reduce your company’s print costs by up…
Read MoreDo What You Say and Say What You Do
Some days are better than others. In December I fielded a strange request, a client that I was unfamiliar with called in to cancel their service contract on their fleet of old equipment. The message was relayed to me on the road and I immediately called the account back without having a chance to dig…
Read MoreProtecting Patient Information with PDF Encryption
The concept is that the PDF file can be “locked” from viewing, with a password, which encrypts the file. The recipient can only view and “unlock” the data by entering the password, which then decrypts the file.
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