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Daniel Gray

Daniel has a passion for educating and helping people and has spent over a decade in the education and office technology industries. He has a Bachelor's in Education from the University of West Georgia and an MBA from the University of Georgia. Daniel has been the lead blogger at SOS since 2017 and specializes in managed IT services, copiers and printers, and business phone systems. He lives in Atlanta and has a goofy greyhound named Ticker.
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Recent Posts

Office Copiers for Lease: Where and How?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Mon, 04/ 17/ 23 - 05: 24 PM

OFFICE COPIERS FOR LEASE | 5 MIN READ

If you're searching for office copiers for lease, then it's likely you fall into one of two categories: you know what you want and you're looking for affordable options for your organization, or you just started.

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What is the Difference Between Break-Fix and Managed IT Services? [Pros + Cons]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Tue, 11/ 29/ 22 - 09: 36 AM

BREAK-FIX VS MANAGED IT SERVICES | 5 MIN READ

IT services are IT services, right? 

Many people are under the impression the statement above is accurate. But when you shop for IT services for your organization, it's important to know the difference.

Managed IT Services

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Do I Have to Replace My Printers When Using a New Vendor?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Wed, 08/ 24/ 22 - 10: 30 AM

MANAGED PRINT SERVICES | 4 MIN READIf you're reading this, you've likely discovered how expensive your printing costs are, or that your print fleet is becoming unreasonable from a maintenance and time perspective. 

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Google is Making Changes: How It Will Impact Your Print Devices

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Tue, 05/ 10/ 22 - 11: 36 AM

GOOGLE 2FA SCAN TO EMAIL TROUBLESHOOTING | 4 MIN READ

Cyber security is a major concern for organizations all over the world, and Google is no exception. As a result, Google is enabling two-factor authentication for Gmail users, but how does this affect.

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How Much Do Managed Print Services Cost?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 09/ 23/ 21 - 08: 30 AM

MANAGED PRINT SERVICES | 5 MIN READ

You've looked around the office and noticed that you have a small army of desktop printers. If you're the financial director at your firm, you may be looking at your bottom line and realizing that you are hemorrhaging.

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How Do Local Copier Dealers Serve Companies Nationally?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Tue, 06/ 22/ 21 - 08: 21 AM

You're tasked with finding the next copier vendor for your company and you've heard great things about the local copier dealer. Maybe the last time you leased machines you chose a copier manufacturer and you've been less than thrilled with the service.

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New or Refurbished Copiers: Which is Better?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 04/ 29/ 21 - 12: 00 PM

REFURBISHED COPIERS FOR SALE | 3 MIN READ

Copiers are a big ticket item for offices. A quality, new copier can run you $4,000 and higher - and that's before you add service to it. But are copiers like used cars? Once you "drive it off the lot," does it.

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What is a Phishing Test? [Definition + Examples]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 04/ 15/ 21 - 04: 20 PM

PHISHING TESTS | 6 MIN READ

If you're looking for information on phishing tests, including what is a phishing test, then you've come to the right place. This article will cover everything you want to know about phishing tests, including what you can.

Managed IT Services

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Canon imageRunner Advance C5535i vs Sharp MX-3551

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 04/ 01/ 21 - 08: 00 AM

Canon vs Sharp Copiers | 10 MIN READ

You've narrowed your next multifunction printer decision down to two different copiers: the Canon C5535i III or the Sharp MX-3551. Most likely, you're discussing these decisions with two different local vendors or the.

copiers atlanta

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How Much Does a Home Office Cost to Furnish? [2021]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 02/ 12/ 21 - 12: 00 PM

REMOTE OFFICE | 8.5 MIN READ

Once a dedicated space in your house is set aside to be turned into a home office, the complicated task of furnishing it comes next. In this article, we'll break down each piece of office equipment into low, medium, and.

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Top Copier Dealers in Atlanta for 2021

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 01/ 07/ 21 - 01: 50 PM

As a leading copier dealer in metro-Atlanta, Standard Office Systems releases an annual list of the top copier dealers in our area. Learn about some of thebest copier service companies availableto businesses today by checking out our 2021 list!

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HP vs Canon Copiers 2020 [Ratings + Reviews]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Tue, 04/ 28/ 20 - 08: 30 AM

8 MIN READ | HP VS CANON COPIERS

HP vs Canon copiers are a comparison of reliability, quality, ease of use and affordability. The differences between a copier's main functions are pretty marginal, but depending on the needs of your business or.

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10 Best Color Copiers of 2020

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Mon, 04/ 27/ 20 - 03: 00 PM

BEST COLOR COPIERS | 8 MIN READ

Who would have thought there were so many commercial color copiers out there to choose from? The sheer number of options available to companies can quickly become paralyzing if you don't know what to look for. In this.

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HP vs Sharp Copiers [Ratings + Reviews]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Mon, 03/ 02/ 20 - 10: 53 AM

OFFICE COPIERS | 7.5 MIN READ

HP vs Sharp copiers are a comparison of features and usability vs the world's best security in a print device. The differences between a copier's main functions are pretty marginal, but depending on the needs of your.

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How Much Does an HP Copier Cost?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 10/ 25/ 19 - 10: 47 AM

COPIER COSTS | 8 MIN READ

If you've been tasked to research the next copier for your organization, you may have discovered that HP copiers are among the best in the industry from a quality and reliability standpoint. They also have some of the broadest.

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How Much Does a Production Printer Cost?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Mon, 09/ 30/ 19 - 11: 05 AM

PRODUCTION PRINTER COSTS | 5 MIN READ

You're searching the internet for pricing information on production printers. It's difficult to get any kind of answer to assist you in budgeting for such a machine; however, you are aware that production printers.

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How Much Does a Canon Copier Cost? [Equipment + Service]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 09/ 20/ 19 - 09: 28 AM

CANON COPIERS | 8 MIN READ

If you've been tasked to research the next copier for your organization, you may have discovered that Canon copiers are among the best in the industry from a quality and reliability standpoint. They also have some of the.

office copier

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How to Negotiate a Copier Lease

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 08/ 30/ 19 - 04: 08 PM

COPIER LEASE | 6.5 MIN READ

We've all been there. You need a copier and you need to find the best deal. So, like most people, you start getting quotes from a few vendors in your area so you can compare their offers and choose the best one. It sounds.

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Canon vs Ricoh Copiers [Ratings + Reviews]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 06/ 06/ 19 - 03: 49 PM

CANON VS RICOH COPIERS | 10 MIN READ

So, you're looking for a comparison between Canon and Ricoh copiers? You've come to the right place! We partnered with Buyer's Lab to create a comprehensive review of some of the most popular office copiers on the.

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Canon vs Konica Minolta Copiers [Ratings + Reviews]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Wed, 05/ 29/ 19 - 04: 35 PM

8 MIN READ | CANON VS KONICA MINOLTA COPIERS

So, you're narrowing down your choices for your next office copier purchase. Canon or Konica Minolta copiers are the final two standing. Which one is better? In this article, we breakdown the most popular.

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