A recent example of a cyber-breach involved hackers gaining access and printing messages on more than 100,000 machines all over the world, including forcing 50,000 printers to create posters.
Whilst many organisations have implemented policies for protecting confidential data on PCs and servers, the risk of information leaking from print devices is frequently overlooked.
GDPR is in place to prevent the misuse of an individual’s personal information and to protect the individual’s rights by limiting how that information is used.
Printing is an everyday occurrence within organisations, however the volume of printwaste and the impact of this can often be overlooked. It is estimated that over half of the paper used in offices – approximately 10,000 sheets per year – are wasted in the UK.
Secure print is at the forefront of Apogee’s Managed Print Services to support business growth, while ensuring your data remains confidential and GDPR compliant.
Put simply, Cloud Printing is the technology which enables printers to be accessed over a network through Cloud Computing, whether this is through the medium of desktop computers, mobile, or tablets. Apogee offer the service of integrating our latest Cloud Print Solutions into your Managed Services. This technology boasts many benefits for businesses and users, with the most prominent listed below.
NHS organisations have now been banned from purchasing fax machines and are required to overhaul this outdated technology and IT systems, with plans to phase them out completely by 2020.