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• BIS Office Systems Welcomes Experienced Office Manager to the Team

  

  CHRISTI KANNAPEL, MARKETING DIRECTOR BIS Technology Group 251-923-4015 ckannapel@askbis.com www.bistechnologygroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   BIS OFFICE SYSTEMS WELCOMES EXPERIENCED    OFFICE MANAGER TO THE TEAM     Mobile, Alabama – May 10, 2016 – BIS Office Systems, a notable office equipment company along the Gulf Coast, welcomes experienced office manager, Kim Smeraglia. In her role, she will be responsible for managing the administrative staff, human resources, benefits and financial matters.       Tyran Colvin, President of BIS Office Systems, stated, “With her 20 plus years of experience as a human resource manager and office administrator, Kim will be a key part of our success moving forward. She’s held extensive positions with a leadership aspect that will allow her to exceed here at BIS Office Systems.”   Prior to joining the BIS Office Systems’ team, Smeraglia had worked in the medical, education and accounting fields as an office manager, administrator, human resource manager and accounting manager.   In addition to her past business experience, Smeraglia has also held leadership roles in the community such as PTA, PTO and Ballpark President.   Colvin went on to add “With Kim onboard, I look forward to seeing what she can accomplish and how our ...

• Crimson Tide Football Isn’t the Only Team That’s Rolling in Alabama

  

  Fast Facts History in Brief: Formed in 2009, document imaging hardware and software subsidiary of the BIS Technology Group; covers the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to northwest Florida, has been an active MPS provider for many years, and is in the private-label toner business Headquarters: Mobile, Alabama Locations: 1 (Alabama) Employees: 12 Hardware Partners: (Copier MFP) Copystar, Canon; (Printer/MFP) KYOCERA, Canon; (Wide Format) Canon, KIP Noteworthy Software Partners: KYOCERA (DMConnect Pro), Biscom, Hyland Software (OnBase, via KYOCERA/DataBank), PaperCut Tyran Colvin is a fan of KISS—both the ubiquitous principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid) and “the hottest band in the world.” The former has helped him build BIS Office Systems, of which he is President, into the successful dealer it is today, while the latter, well, that’s just one of his many passions outside of work. The company began out of a conversation between Colvin and Phillip Long, Founder and CEO of the Business Information Solutions Technology Group. More specifically, an eight-year, ongoing dialogue about the benefits and potential strategy of pairing hardware and software with IT services. After more life experience and considerable deliberation, Colvin took the plunge and opened BIS Office Systems, thus fulfilling his ...

• How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck When Buying Toner

  If you’re looking to save money on toner, there are several factors you should consider. Determining what the best bang for your buck is regarding toner may not be as simple as you think. It’s really a question that begins with what kind of machine you are looking for in your business and how often it will be used.  When choosing this type of office equipment, it’s important to factor in the cost savings and peace of mind that a managed services contract would provide.  Managed Print Services is a program offered by print providers that provides a customized solution for all aspects of your company’s printing needs at an affordable fixed price. With a managed services plan, you typically receive: • High quality compatible or name brand toner  • Automatic toner shipments on an as needed basis • Quick response time for repairs • First-rate service  • Worry-free monitoring of your machine  “It isn’t always about the price. Points to consider are product warranties and return policies. While there is always going to be a cheaper source, dealing with someone local who guarantees their product removes ...

• Lower Your Business Expenses by Establishing a Print Policy

  In today’s world, businesses are trying to reduce unnecessary paper waste which affects the environment as well as their profitability. Aside from using Document Management Software, an effective printer policy can curtail the exorbitant waste of money and resources businesses see on a daily basis.   Did you know that the average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper a year? This amount of consumption obviously impacts the environment, and puts a serious dent into the operational budget of any size business.     45% of the paper printed in offices reportedly ends up in the trash at the end of the day.    Much of this is from pages users didn’t even intend on printing.   Many companies may be aware of the amount of wasted paper, but don’t have a handle on how much it may be costing them or what they can do about it. With printer ink costing almost 2000% more than the cost of gas, all those unimportant print jobs really add up. A report from the Gartner Group said that the mismanagement of copiers, printers and faxes can cost businesses between 1-3% of their revenue ...

• Copiers and Security Issues

    Did you know that your copiers might put you, your employees and the company at risk? Copiers hang onto sensitive data that is scanned, copied, printed, faxed and emailed by employees. That data is usually stored within the copier’s hard disk drive. If your employees are scanning or printing information that is sensitive in nature, you need to implement a copier policy to keep your data secure.   But how does a copier take that information? Most work copiers have a hard disk drive which is necessary to manage and control tasks and jobs sent to the copier. These types of copiers, referred to as “digital copiers” are more productive and high-tech than the average at-home copier, which usually does not contain a hard drive. The hard drive in work copiers stores images of every document, whether you are scanning, faxing, copying or emailing a document.   How can someone steal that stored data? As the digital age progresses, so does the intelligence of hackers. These hackers have discovered a way to extract this sensitive data either remotely or after the hard drive had been ...

• 12 Unusual and Historical Facts on Printing

  

  In today’s busy, often hectic world, discovering interesting trivia can often be the respite you need to push on through your work day.  We hope you find these unusual printing tid-bits amusing if not educational! These intriguing, historical facts will definitely show you how the printing industry is leaving its mark.      1. World’s Smallest Printed Book: Measuring in at .0291 x .0295 inches, a 22 page Japanese book containing pictures of the flowers of the four seasons holds a Guinness World Book of Records entry for being the world’s smallest printed book.          2. The Renaissance: Because of the increased ability to disseminate information on various printed materials, the devout followers of the new philosophy known as Humanism utilized this medium to their advantage. Today, we commonly recognize the advancement of the printing press as largely contributing to the monumental cultural shift of human intelligence known as the Renaissance period.           3. Largest Number of Books Issued In One Publishing Run: J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series and as it saw great popularity throughout the years, the seventh and final novel that received the most critical ...