Entries by Patsy

Cerner Millennium Certification for Sharp MFPs!

Cerner – Connecting People and Systems Worldwide   Smile Business Products, in conjunction with Sharp, continue to support the healthcare industry whether it’s at the clinical, hospital, financial or operational level.  Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions connect people and systems at more than 27,500 facilities worldwide. Cerner, as well as other EHR providers have […]

CARES Act – Funding for Education

  CARES Act Funding for Education – Technology for the New Normal While many school districts are returning to the classroom this spring, it’s important to make the most out of your CARES Act funds. Smile is proud to offer solutions from Sharp that can support teachers, students and staff.       Make the […]

Work Securely from Anywhere with Sharp!

As more and more businesses transition to a hybrid environment that combines working from home and working in the office, it’s never been more critical to put secure hardware and network solutions in place. Sharp has designed three office technology bundles that make it easy for IT professionals and office managers to equip hybrid workers […]

Touchless Job Release from Sharp

Smile and Sharp remain committed to keeping your work environment safe and sanitary by supporting features to help employees safely and hygienically operate shared devices. With that in mind, Sharp has enhanced the Print Hold feature on select A3 and A4 workgroup models, enabling users to release their jobs automatically by simply swiping their ID […]

Sharp Scores Three Awards from the Cannata Report

Congratulations to Sharp for taking home three Frank Awards at the Cannata Reports 35th Annual Awards & Charities Virtual Gala. Sharp received the Best-in-Class for the third consecutive year, Best Manufacturer and the Best Male Executive Award for President & CEO Mike Marusic for the second consecutive year. Smile has been a Sharp dealer for […]

When Bigger is Better with Sharp’s 120 inch 8K Display

Early this month, Sharp released their new 120 inch Class 8K Ultra HD Professional LCD Display delivering brilliant clarity and 4 times the resolution of a 4K and 16 times that of a full HD display.  This monstrosity of a display is ideal for museums, showrooms, video production, arenas and lobbies. For more information, please […]

Hands-Free for FREE with Sharp!

Now through November 30th, Sharp is offering customers touchless technology with the purchase or lease of a Sharp Advanced Series MFP. Customer will receive a FREE Amazon Echo Dot and Holder as well as a one-year Synappx Go subscription for up to 10 users. Return to the office with confidence. Contact Smile or your Account […]

Smile is Recognized as a Hyakuman Kai Elite Dealer by Sharp Electronics

Smile Business Products has be recognized by Sharp Electronics Corporation as a Hyakuman Kai Elite dealer for 2019. Smile is among a select group of dealers recognized by Sharp across the country. “We are proud to be a Sharp dealer, said Joe Reeves President & CEO of Smile. “Our ongoing goal is to provide Northern […]

Back-to-School with New Thermal Technology

As parents and students prepare to send their children back to into the classroom, Sutter High School is going high tech and investing in the  GoSafe artificial intelligence device that has thermal sensors for body temperature and facial identification technology. Check out the story

Betty Bollinger – 2020 ENX Magazine Difference Maker

Each year, ENX Magazine reaches out to the dealer community looking for those candidates who make a difference and exhibit the qualities that truly define a Difference Maker. Congratulations to Betty Bollinger, Sales Manager – Government, Education and Medical, for being selected as a 2020 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. Congratulations Betty!  We are so lucky […]

Smile Business Products – Platinum Level Service Provider for 2019

Smile Business Products is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Sharp Electronics as an  Platinum Level Service Provider for 2019, making it our 9th year in a row! The program recognizes organizations that show excellence in following critical areas of service: commitment to training, using genuine Sharp parts and supplies, timely updating […]

Sharp Sends Smile 2,000 Face Masks for our Employees

A HUGE shout-out to Sharp for sending us 2,000 face masks to help keep our employees safe while continuing to service our customers. Thank you for your continued support, and going above and beyond to help your dealers! #proudpartner #sharp

Why are Small Businesses Spending Less on Cybersecurity Software?

It’s common for small businesses to have to make sacrifices to stay within their annual budget. A surprising trend that emerged in 2019 was companies investing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions more than IT and cybersecurity. According to Accenture, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, and only 14% of these businesses can defend themselves […]

How to Stop Cybercriminals Dead in Their Tracks with Ethical Hacking

From the very first day that organizations started using communication networks, there have been stories of hackers trying to exploit their systems. Often, fictional characters portrayed the underbelly in the world of information security on film. They posed a risk to government agencies, police departments, multinational banks, and other global corporations. What few small businesses […]

Top Trends that Will Define the Future of VoIP

For companies of all sizes, effective communication remains a cornerstone of running a productive business. The advent of Voice over IP (VoIP) telecommunication systems has ushered in a new era where digital communications are a viable alternative to traditional telephones. As data network capacity increased, having multiple communication cables running through the office was no […]

Earth Day – 50th Anniversary

The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. Join the world for 24 hours of digital landscape with global conversations, call to action, performance, video teach-ins and more. Visit earthday.org Throughout the year, Smile does our part by recycling, using reusable water bottles and coffee cups, use LED bulbs,  watching our water usage, and […]

Expanding Your IT Opportunity with Dynabook

Award-winning laptops from Dynabook and Sharp Electronics! Dynabook is the only “in-house and complete” PC manufacturer that designs, develops, tests, writes BIOS/uEFI (Basic Input Output Systems/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and manufacturer its own hardware. With over 30+ years’ experience, Dynabook provides built-in quality, reliability and durability. Features include: ultra-lightweight, magnesium chassis, up to 17 hours […]

Why SMBs Must Have a Disaster Recovery Plan

Every company relies on technology to operate in the 21st century, but technology isn’t failproof. With more and more critical information existing only in digital form, it’s become essential to take steps to keep everything backed up in the event of problems. A disaster recovery plan is one way that businesses prepare for the unthinkable. […]