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.  

For schools, legal offices, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and commercial print shops, confidential documents serve a crucial role. Since these documents contain sensitive information, organizations must take all necessary measures to ensure the security of their documents.

One great example of a software program that can help in this aspect is PaperCut, a print management software solution designed to improve document security, print job management, and other print-related tasks, such as copying, scanning, and faxing. Think of it as a kind of digital keycard that organizes print jobs and makes accessing certain features simpler.

As technology continues transforming the business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is making bold moves in unexpected places—including printing. From predictive maintenance to hyper-personalization, AI-powered print solutions are reshaping how we think about efficiency, quality, and customer engagement.

Enforcing rules, constructing roads, and providing public healthcare are demanding tasks that require tremendous government resources. Running the country and providing services to people require much care and attention. Procuring the right materials on time is essential for government agencies to meet citizens' needs continuously.

Unfortunately, procurement processes can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. With lengthy approval processes and a multitude of requirements, coordinating with external vendors is sure to increase the number of documents needed. Hence, reliable printers are a must for government offices. But what if your printers suddenly run out of ink or malfunction? It’s best to turn to Managed Print Services.

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.