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In the world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), budgets can be notoriously tight, and every penny must be spent with an eye toward a wise return on investment (ROI). For many, trimming waste from the budget can mean the difference between struggling to make the next payroll and turning a profit.

The use of IoT technology is limited only by the imagination. Miniaturized sensors, the power of smartphones, and high-speed communications enable the technology to transition to additional industries and applications at a rapid pace.

Printing is one of the largest expenses faced by businesses in El Paso, New Mexico, behind only payroll and facility costs. Studies show that printing costs typically range between 1-3% of the total revenue. Still, less than half of all enterprises track printing costs or even have a good understanding of their total printing costs.

How businesses configure and use printers have changed over the last two decades. Today, most printers are easy to set up and no longer require complex port assignments or specialty cables to operate. Modern printers and multifunction devices can now connect to networks, which makes them discoverable to other devices. Although this makes it very convenient for offices, it could also pose a risk to operations.