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At Metroland Business Machines, we know how essential your multifunction printer (MFP) is to keeping your office running smoothly. From scanning and copying to printing and faxing, it’s the workhorse behind your daily operations. But when problems arise, it’s easy to assume the machine is to blame. In reality, most common issues stem from the…

Many companies are selling counterfeit Quadiend Ink cartridges.  These poor quality imitations cannot keep up with our machines and may leak or explode, which leads to expensive repair bills. Most of all, if a third-party ink cartridge damages or destroys your machine, it voids your warranty, which means that the once inexpensive counterfeit ink ended…

It’s no secret that RFPs are time consuming. In fact, according to a 2023 RFP Trends & Benchmarks Report, writing an RFP response takes an average of 32 hours to complete – and writing it is only half the battle. Even those who benefit from their purchasing department’s hard work know the laborious hours that go into…

Cyber Security Experts Agree – Now is the Time to Review your Cyber Security Plan Though digital transformation and connectivity have increased the need for cybersecurity, the latest shifts in the geopolitical climate have made this aspect of information technology management even more important. For this reason, we’ve had multiple clients ask how they can…

Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (“SHIELD Act”) What types of security breaches are covered by this law? Under the 2005 law, a security breach is defined as an unauthorized acquisition of computerized data which compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of private information. The SHIELD Act expands the definition of a security…

West Allegheny School District located approximately 15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA is one of the largest school districts, geographically, of the 42 school systems in Allegheny County. With approximately 3,500 students enrolled annually, the district is comprised of one high school, one middle school and three elementary schools. The school district had a hodgepodge of…