The cybercriminal’s arsenal has grown drastically in the past decade. They have released more malicious programs than ever and continue to create new ones at an alarming rate. According to AV-Test, there are an estimated 796 million malware variants present today, which is an increase of 274% from 2009. That means today’s hackers have 796 […]
How Can Square9 & DocuWare Improve Managed Print Services for a Healthcare Office? There are very few industries with the unique document management needs that healthcare requires. Not only is the health of patients on the line, but regulations must be met while delivering top quality care and support. Implementing Managed print services for a […]
How Can I Protect My Business From Crypto Miner Malware Attacks? Keeping up with the latest threats from hackers can seem overwhelming. Some estimates suggest there are over 1 million new malware threats released every single day. It can be overwhelming if you are not sure of what to look out for. Recently, with the […]
Joe Reeves, President & CEO of Smile Business Products is featured in the September issue of enx magazine. This is an excellent article regarding Joe’s vision and commitment over the past 21 years.
Did You Know That NJPA is Now Sourcewell? Find Out What This Means for Your Business If your office or organization was a member of National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) then you may have noticed the agency has undergone a name change, logo change, and website redesign. For those agencies on a thin budget that […]
What are the Latest Innovations from Sharp for Schools & Education Offices? The classroom has been changing rapidly over the last decade. Technology has been making learning easier for students and helping teachers present new concepts to young minds. Sharp has been a leader in helping the education industry move forward with the Sharp classroom […]
What Can SmileTel VOIP Managed Communication Systems Do for Small Businesses? When a business is first starting out, conventional telephone systems are usually enough to get jobs done. The executive team of a fast-growing startup is likely to rely on their mobile phones for business communication simply out of convenience. At first, this system works. […]
SmileNet Managed Technical Support vs. In-House Technicians – Which Makes More Sense for a Growing Business? For a small or mid-sized business owner planning on growth, hiring in-house technicians usually seems like a good idea. At first. While relying on the attention and expertise of an in-house IT technician or a team of technicians can […]
How Does the Skywell Water Machine Offer a Sustainable Office Solution & Quench Thirst? How much water does your office consume on a weekly basis? You’d be forgiven for not knowing the answer off-hand. Between managing your team, keeping customers happy, and fulfilling stakeholder expectations, there’s little room for thinking about the office water cooler. […]
Smile BPI Career Spotlight: Account Manager Joining Smile BPI as an Account Manager can start you on a career that is satisfying and lucrative. As an organization that supplies our clients with business technology experience through innovative customer service tools and responsive professional support, Smile BPI is a unique place to start a career as […]
Be Prepared – Create an IT Disaster Recovery Plan Don’t let a cyberattack cripple your business. Your disaster recovery plan (DRP) details the procedures your company must undertake to become fully operational when these types of events happen. The primary obstacle organizations face when developing a DRP is effectively managing risk during the process and […]
Professional Customer Service Increases Trust and Loyalty When it comes to customer service, there are two major ways of thinking. Businesses will generally try to be as present and comprehensive as possible or try to reduce costs as much as possible. These two modes of thought each have their origins in abstract appreciations of value. […]
Join us for our Open House in Lathrop! Smile Business Products invites you and a guest to join us for our Open House on July 12, 2018 beginning at 10:00am at our office in Lathrop located at 17300 Murphy Parkway. Stop by and meet all our partners and learn about the latest technology they have to […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Lease a Copier Instead of Purchasing One Leasing an asset vs. purchasing an asset is often a difficult decision for a business to make. When you lease a device, you don’t actually own it. You’re just renting it for a specified length of time. Think of living in an apartment. […]
4 Key Factors Involved in Creating a Positive Work Environment Harvard Business Review cites a wealth of academic research within positive organizational psychology showing the benefits of creating a positive work environment. Most of this research focuses on the detrimental impacts of a negative work environment, although some also suggest specific ways to create a […]
The True Cost of Printing to the Environment Your print fleet includes some of the most energy-intensive appliances in your office. Printing also requires the use of consumables like toner and paper, which contribute further to the financial and environmental cost of printing. The larger your organization is, the greater a share of preventable costs […]
The Sharp Future of Digital Signage Solutions Today’s digital signs are far ahead of their paper-based cousins, but not far enough. Advances in Internet of Things (IoT) technology, machine learning, and personalization have much to offer the future of digital signage. For the most part, the technology needed to fully expand the potential of digital […]
Secure Hard Drive Destruction to Protect Your Privacy When drafting cybersecurity policies, many IT professionals forget about an important and dangerous threat vector: old hard drives. Every computer workstation and multifunction printer an office employee uses has a hard drive that is likely to contain sensitive data. This can be company data that the employee […]
Join us for our Open House! Smile Business Products invites you and a guest to join us for our Open House on June 22, 2018 beginning at 10:00am at our Corporate Office in Sacramento. Stop by and meet all our manufacturers and learn about the latest technology they have to offer . Our lineup includes: […]
Benefits of Document Management for Digital Growth A simple change to the way you manage your documents can offer your organization a competitive edge in your industry. Efficient document management encourages growth – especially in the digital realm. Traditional document management systems involve complex steps for the capture, indexing, storage, and communication of documents […]
