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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 writer 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

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.

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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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Modern Day Pirates are After Your Passwords and are Selling Them on The Dark Web

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Wed, 08/ 14/ 19 - 11: 45 AM

Much like pirates of yesteryear, pirates today steal what's most important and sell it on the Dark Web. In the 17th century, pirates sailed the seven seas in search of ships to board and treasures to plunder. The Golden Age of Piracy only lasted from.

cyber security best practices, cyber security solutions, cybersecurity, small business cyber security

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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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Top Copier Dealers in Atlanta for 2019

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Wed, 01/ 09/ 19 - 11: 49 AM

COPIER DEALERS | 5 MIN READ

This is a follow-up post to Standard Office Systems' popular top copier dealer list of 2018. We received such a positive response from our audience that we decided to write another for 2019!

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From Break fix to Managed Services: What's the Difference?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 11/ 16/ 18 - 03: 13 PM

IT SERVICES | 10 MIN READ

Are you looking for the differences between break/fix to managed services models? You've come to the right place!

Managed IT Services

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What is Office Technology? [in under 100 words]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 09/ 07/ 18 - 01: 09 PM

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY | 2 MIN READ

As an office technology service company, we are sometimes asked, "what defines 'office technology' for your company?" There is a simple answer to this question and by reading this short article, you'll be able to better.

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What is a Multifunction Printer? [In Under 100 Words]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 09/ 07/ 18 - 01: 07 PM

MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS | 1.5 MIN READ

There are so many types of printers available to a business that it can become difficult to keep them straight. As a multifunction printer dealer, we aim to use our expertise to simplify the buying process. Keep.

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What is a Photocopier? [in under 100 words]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 09/ 07/ 18 - 01: 06 PM

PHOTOCOPIER | 2 MIN READ

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Kyocera Printers vs HP: Costs, Comparisons and Considerations

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Wed, 09/ 05/ 18 - 04: 21 PM

MANAGED PRINT SERVICES | 15 MIN READ

If you're looking for direct comparisons of costs, features, and benefits of some of the most popular HP and Kyocera printers for business, you've come to the right place! In this article, you'll find helpful spec.

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Cerber Ransomware Removal: Analysis, Fixes and Best Practices

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 08/ 02/ 18 - 11: 26 AM

RANSOMWARE | 10 MIN READ

Cerber is one of the most common variants of ransomware plaguing the internet, today. In this article, we will discuss in detail what it is, where it comes from, what it does, and finally, how to prevent an attack, including.

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Used Copiers: What You Didn't Know

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 07/ 06/ 18 - 03: 33 PM

USED COPIERS | 5 MIN READ

I completely get it. Why lease or buy a new copier when you can get a perfectly fine one for half the price? After all, you only need it to make copies, right?

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What is Downtime Cost? [Defined with Examples]

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Mon, 06/ 18/ 18 - 11: 58 AM

DOWNTIME COSTS | 2 MIN READ

If you're an office manager or hold a similar role within your company, you may have seen several articles highlighting the costs associated with downtime. Like many people, you may not be sure of what downtime costs really.

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How Do I Get Out of My Copier Lease?

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Thu, 04/ 05/ 18 - 04: 37 PM

MULTIFUNCTION COPIERS AND PRINTERS | 10 MIN READ

How do I get out of my copier lease?

The short answer – you can’t. Not really. You have entered into an agreement for a pre-determined amount of time, for a pre-determined amount of money; and the leasing.

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Questions to Ask an IT Provider

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Tue, 03/ 27/ 18 - 04: 38 PM

Have you ever had to interview someone for a position, but knew very little about what their job does or even if what they are saying is correct? My hope is that you haven’t, because a situation like that would be stressful. How would you know you.

MSP Questions, IT Provider Questions, Managed Services Questions

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4 Simple Steps to Scan Documents Directly to Google Drive

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Fri, 10/ 06/ 17 - 03: 17 PM

GOOGLE DRIVE | 5 MIN READ

Current office technology is pushing all workflows digital. While paper will always have a place in the office, businesses should attempt to stay current with digital trends. Cloud software allows team members to collaborate on.

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Why IT Management Services Are Your Next Step

Submitted by Daniel Gray on Mon, 08/ 07/ 17 - 04: 43 PM

Does this sound like you?

Shane Allgood is a small business owner who has seen steady growth in his company over the past 10 years. This coming fiscal year, his company will cross the 30-employee threshold and he is realizing very quickly that his.

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