Bradshaw's (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning User Group Experience

I just got back from a user group conference for the ERP system we use (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) called NAVUG Forum.  It was my second time attending, and it was a great experience.  Product representatives and experts from Microsoft, VAR’s, ISV’s and users of the product from a broad variety of industries are all together in one place.  The conference presents a great opportunity to network, get questions answered and have a chance to think in new terms about business challenges.  It’s important to have some time to work on the business, and not spend all our time working in the business.

InfoPrint Announces Withdrawal From Marketing for Workgroup

In order to continue to focus on its production print hardware, software, solutions and services, InfoPrint Solutions has announced a withdrawal from marketing for workgroup, industrial and cutsheet products worldwide, with a last order date effective December 30, 2011 in the U.S. Other countries may establish an earlier date. This withdrawal from marketing includes all machines, features, machine equipment specifications, requests for price quotes and associated Maintenance Packs. Maintenance will still be available for withdrawn machines, but must be
obtained directly from InfoPrint Solutions. Excluded from the withdrawal from marketing is the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP.

Email the Dying Communication Tool

I recently read an article by Robert Whipple that addressed the communication habits of Millennials in the workplace today.  As he discussed the shift in communication tools across generations, the statistic that stuck out to me the most was that during 2009-2010 email usage grew among seniors by 28%, but fell among teens by 59%.  I sometimes worried that my teenage son might be behind the technology curve because he rarely checks or responds to e-mail, but I understand that the next generation doesn’t use e-mail to communicate socially.  They may not even use e-mail to communicate at work the way we see it today.  It is highly likely that 20 years from now even more of the transactions we process will be automated and people will interface with computers through their eyes, voice, or movements but not by typing keys.  Communication via e-mail as we know it will seem as old fashioned as faxing or writing letters does today.

Generational Differences in the Work Place

With four generations now in the workplace, employers are realizing the importance of understanding the traits and values that each generation offers and how these traits and values impact the communication between employees within an organization.  At Bradshaw, a leading distributor of printer parts, supplies and equipment, we are fortunate to have employees in each one of these categories which allows us to be well rounded.  Below is a list of some of the different generations which you may encounter when working in a large company. 

Factors in Choosing a Production or Network Printer for your Business

If you’re working for a business or corporation and need to choose the best printer, it is important to weigh your options from a technical aspect as well as a financial aspect. Whether you are using liquid ink or toner cartridge with a heated fuser, at the end of the day you want to choose the cost efficient solutions.  When selecting the best option for your business you need to be aware of what to look for in order to scale production over a period of time. Listed below are examples of quality components to seek information on before finalizing your decision on which product to purchase.

HP Axes Pre/TouchPad, Buys Autonomy for $10 Billion

If all goes as planned, HP will acquire Autonomy an information management software firm located in the UK for $10.3 billion in a deal that is expected to close by the end of this year.   According to PC World, Autonomy and it’s 2,700 employees will still operate as its own business unit within HP and will still be under current CEO Mike Lynch’s leadership. 

Printers: New VS Refurbished?

There is no getting around it, businesses use printers every day.  Some use small inkjet printers for minor printing task, while others use large InfoPrint Printers for huge production printing.  Printers have become an integral part of the everyday function of most businesses.  If you don’t think so, whens the last time you saw even a household without one?  So when your company printer breaks down, should you buy new or refurbished printers?  While most manufacturers would like you to think buying new is the way to go you need to know what a refurbished printer is first to make an educated decision.