While classrooms become increasingly digital, one truth remains: students still rely on printed materials to learn, retain information, and stay organized. Print isn’tjust paper; it’sa tool for equity, accessibility, and academic confidence. When schools make printing affordable, secure, and easy to access, they’renot just providing a service — they’reactively investing in student success.

But today, some of the biggest security blind spots are hiding in plain sight — inside everyday printers, MFPs, and document workflows your teams touch all day long. 

If you’re only securing your network and endpoints, you’re already exposed.

Hybrid work transformed how we communicate — but it also quietly fragmented how we print, approve, share, and secure critical documents. 

What used to be a centralized, controlled process is now scattered across office teams, remote employees, and production print environments — with significant risk if workflows aren’t aligned.  

The problem isn’t hybrid work itself. It’s unmanaged complexity. 

Most organizations today have strong firewalls, antivirus tools, and employee security training. But what if the biggest risk isn’t on your network — it’s sitting in plain sight, right in your office?

Multifunction printers (MFPs), scan-to-email workflows, cloud storage, and untracked paper output remain some of the most exploited — and least protected — access points in modern businesses. And they’re often completely ignored once the firewall is in place.

In regulated industries like healthcare, education, finance, and legal, or any environment that handles sensitive customer or operational data, that’s an expensive oversight. Let’s explore the security blind spots most organizations underestimate — and how to close them before cybercriminals find them first. 

For commercial printers, Q4 is more than just the end of the calendar year; it’s the busiest and most opportunity-filled season. Holiday campaigns, year-end reports, and seasonal promotions drive a surge in demand. With the right strategies, print providers can not only meet deadlines but also capture long-term client loyalty. 

This playbook outlines the essential “plays” commercial printers need to execute for Q4 success. 

The summer might be winding down, but for school leaders and administrators, the pace is only picking up. The back-to-school season is a whirlwind of activity, and it's also your prime time to get your institution's operations in top shape for the academic year ahead. To help ensure that your campus is prepared to function efficiently, securely, and effectively, take time to assess your school's print technology.

From essential administrative documents to vibrant marketing materials for upcoming school events, a successful academic year hinges on a robust and reliable print infrastructure. Keep reading to learn how modern print solutions can turn this busy season into an opportunity for operational excellence.

The first day of school will be here before you know it. While students enjoy their final weeks of summer, school administrators, IT managers, and print center leaders know it’s time to get organized. Whether you’re supporting a K-12 district or a college campus, proactive planning now can help eliminate printing headaches coming in August.

At SumnerOne, we work closely with schools across the Midwest to ensure their document management infrastructure runs smoothly year-round. Here’s our quick and actionable School Summer Checklist to prepare your print and document environment for a successful new year.