As August rolls in, the theme of “back to school” is everywhere — but it’s not just for students and teachers. Businesses, schools, and organizations alike can take inspiration from the season to refresh, upgrade, and optimize their technology. 

With hybrid work models, evolving cybersecurity threats, and the need for better collaboration tools, there’s never been a better time to give your IT infrastructure a fresh start. 

This month, SumnerOne is focused on helping businesses transition smoothly into the second half of the year with strategic IT services and technology upgrades that improve performance, security, and efficiency. 

The middle of the year is a critical checkpoint. Your mid-year assessments offer a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect on operations, and assess progress against objectives. While the focus often turns to program outcomes or financial projections, this period is also the ideal time to delve into an often-overlooked yet incredibly impactful area: your print infrastructure.

An optimized print environment can be a powerful catalyst for enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and achieving cost savings across your agency. In this post, we’ll explore how a strategic reassessment of your printing needs post-mid-year can lead to significant modernization and prepare your agency for a strong finish to the fiscal year.

With cyberattacks targeting schools on the rise, IT leaders must look beyond traditional network defenses to ensure every data pathway is secure. One often-overlooked area? The print environment. Printers and MFPs are now sophisticated, network-connected devices — making them potential entry points for hackers and data leaks.  

Before the new school year begins, IT teams should take a proactive approach to ensure their print infrastructure aligns with security best practices, compliance mandates such as FERPA, and the demands of a modern, hybrid education environment.  

The year is already halfway through, making it the perfect time for reflection. For many businesses, mid-year is a strategic opportunity to map out the next six months as well as re-evaluate the progress of goals and initiatives set in the first quarter. For health institutions, this proactive approach is just as vital. 

Imagine if your car could predict exactly when a part is about to fail—not just based on mileage but on real-time driving conditions, engine performance, and environmental factors. That sounds very convenient; uncertainty about when to change the oil or replace a belt is essentially gone because your vehicle would be capable of pinpointing the exact moment it needs replacing. In this scenario, there would be no need to rely on routine vehicle checkups, scheduled servicing, and parts replacements before they wear out.

Every day, government organizations face increasing pressure to protect sensitive information while complying with strict regulatory standards. From classified documents to citizen records, the stakes are high regarding document security and compliance. However, government agencies can easily streamline processes, enhance security, and meet regulatory requirements with the right solutions and strategies. 

In the healthcare industry, protecting patient privacy is not just a best practice—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. With the rise of digital transformation, healthcare organizations increasingly rely on technology to manage patient records. However, even in a digital-first world, printing remains a critical part of operations. From patient charts and prescriptions to lab results and billing information, sensitive documents are regularly printed and handled. This makes secure printing a vital component of any healthcare organization’s strategy to safeguard patient data.