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In 2023, BOSS achieved a remarkable milestone by being honored with the prestigious Konica Minolta Digital Transformation Award. This recognition underscored BOSS’s outstanding growth in the technology sector, marking a significant expansion beyond its traditional core business focus on copiers and printers. This remarkable transformation saw BOSS evolving into a comprehensive technology solutions provider, offering a diverse range of services that have not only thrived but excelled in the competitive market landscape.

One of BOSS’s standout achievements has been its foray into telecom consulting. The company has leveraged its expertise to offer strategic guidance and innovative solutions to businesses seeking to optimize their telecommunications infrastructure. BOSS’s telecom consulting services have been instrumental in helping organizations streamline their communication processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency.

In addition to telecom consulting, BOSS has demonstrated its prowess in the realm of Cisco Meraki hardware sales and support. The company’s commitment to excellence is evident in its ability to provide cutting-edge Cisco hardware solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Furthermore, BOSS’s highly skilled support team ensures that these solutions are seamlessly integrated, and customers receive exceptional post-sales support, ensuring their technology investments deliver maximum value.

BOSS’s transformation journey doesn’t stop there. The company has also diversified into other hardware and cloud services sales and support. By expanding its portfolio, BOSS has positioned itself as a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to adopt or enhance their technology infrastructure. Whether it’s sourcing the latest hardware components or leveraging the power of cloud-based solutions, BOSS has proven itself as a trusted partner in guiding clients toward technology-driven success.

Overall, the Konica Minolta Digital Transformation Award bestowed upon BOSS in 2023 is a testament to the company’s remarkable evolution. From its roots in copiers and printers to becoming a technology solutions powerhouse, BOSS has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence in the ever-evolving technology landscape. With a comprehensive suite of services, including telecom consulting, Cisco hardware sales and support, and a wide array of hardware and cloud solutions, BOSS is poised to continue its growth trajectory and provide invaluable support to businesses across various industries.

“These achievements, after all that our dealers have come through during these last few years, are truly exceptional,” said Blackmer. “We’re so excited to see them take on new challenges and meet their goals through digital diversification to help their businesses grow in the years to come. Congratulations to our award winners and all our dealers.” – Laura Blackmer – President Dealer Sales, Konica Minolta USA

https://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/press-release/km-awards-top-performing-dealer-partners-at-2023-top-25-dealer-event/

As an investor in Opportunity Stanislaus, BOSS not only contributes to the growth and development of the local community in Stanislaus County but also supports various businesses by providing maintenance services for their copiers and printers. Furthermore, BOSS offers Managed IT services and telecom consulting, assisting some of these companies with their technological needs.

Russell Fisher, CEO of BOSS Business Systems, expressed his excitement about investing in such a remarkable organization that prioritizes their community’s best interests. He shared, “We have had the opportunity to connect with many outstanding individuals and have a strong belief in the Volt Institute training program offered by Opportunity Stanislaus. It is a true testament to how Opportunity Stanislaus is actively assisting individuals into new careers, while at the same time creating valuable resources ready to contribute immediately to the workforce of the Central Valley.”

If you would like more information on becoming an investor in Opportunity Stanislaus, please visit their website at www.opportunitystanislaus.com.

The ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, has revolutionized the way people interact with technology. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand in the office technology industry, ChatGPT’s future looks bright.

In the office technology industry, AI-powered tools have already made significant contributions to improving workplace efficiency and productivity. From virtual assistants and chatbots to automated document processing and data analysis, AI-powered tools are changing the way businesses operate.

One of the key advantages of ChatGPT is its ability to understand natural language and respond in a conversational manner. This makes it an ideal tool for customer service, where it can handle routine inquiries and provide personalized support to customers. With its advanced natural language processing capabilities, ChatGPT can analyze and understand customer messages and provide relevant responses quickly and accurately.

Another potential use for ChatGPT in the office technology industry is in HR and recruiting. ChatGPT could be used to screen job applications, conduct initial interviews, and even provide personalized feedback to candidates. This could save HR departments time and resources, and ensure that the most qualified candidates are selected for the job.

ChatGPT could also be used to improve internal communication and collaboration within organizations. It could be integrated with existing communication tools, such as email and instant messaging platforms, to provide employees with quick access to information and support. It could also be used to automate routine tasks, such as scheduling meetings and sending reminders, freeing up time for employees to focus on more strategic tasks.

However, there are also some challenges that need to be addressed before ChatGPT can be fully integrated into the office technology industry. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that ChatGPT can handle sensitive information and maintain data privacy and security. Another challenge is ensuring that ChatGPT is compatible with existing systems and processes within organizations.

Despite these challenges, the future of ChatGPT in the office technology industry looks promising. As businesses continue to look for ways to improve efficiency and productivity, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT will become increasingly important. By providing personalized support to customers, streamlining HR and recruiting processes, and improving internal communication and collaboration, ChatGPT has the potential to transform the workplace and revolutionize the way people work.

After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the 2022 Human Firewall event was a resounding success, with BOSS among the few hosts to organize this cybersecurity event targeting local business owners in the community. The event’s Platinum Sponsor was Mobile Vu, a Verizon Wireless Agent.

The keynote speaker, Mitch Taylor, from Ingomar Packing Company, updated the audience on the latest cyber security attack vectors. In the 2019 event, Mr. Taylor had outlined the top 10 most popular attack methods employed by malicious actors targeting businesses. Only three years later, three of these methods remained on the top 10 list, underscoring the constantly evolving nature of cyber security threats.

At the conclusion of the event, the iHub San Joaquin, along with the SBDC and BOSS, provided a FREE Cyber Inspection to grade the security status of any business in the valley that wished to participate. This offer will be available through the Human Firewall Event site at www.humanfirewallevent.com for the next several months.

Applies to bizhub 4e/7/8/9/ i-series

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• Log into the account used by the IT Admin for scan to email.
• Click “Manage your Google Account”.
• Click “Security”
• Click “2-Step Verification”
• Click ” GET STARTED”
• Since you are making a change to the security settings, re-enter the password and click “Next”. (Note: This may happen several times during this entire procedure)
• If you already have a phone # associated with this account it will appear here. If not, enter your cell phone number with the area code. Click “Text Message”. Click “Next”
• You will be prompted to enter the 2-step verification code received by your cell phone. Enter the 6 digit code. Click “Next”
• Click “TURN ON” to enable 2-Step verification. The screen will now show 2-step verification is now enabled.
• Optional: If you click “ADD GOOGLE PROMPT” the message received by your phone allows you to bypass entering a code in Gmail security. Click the back arrow.
• Next add an App Password which will allow an email client (i.e. your bizhub, Outlook, Office 365, Thunderbird, etc.) to bypass the 2-Step verification procedure.
• Click “Next” to App passwords.
• You will be prompted to enter the 2-Step verification received by your phone. Enter the 6-digit code you received (not the number in the image). Click “Next”
• In the Select App pull down menu, select “Other” (custom name).
• Enter a name for the app and device (i.e. KM Scanner)
• Click “GENERATE”
• Gmail will generate a 16 character password. (Note: DO NOT CLICK DONE or you will have to start over. Highlight the password. Right-Click the highlighted password and select “copy”
• Next, save the password in Notepad as a precaution.
• Click “DONE” (on the password screen) when complete.
• Google recommends generating a new password each time an app password is required with 2-Step verification enabled.
• In the upper right of the screen click the 9 dot App Grid.
• Click the Gmail icon
• Use the Gmail settings from the account you created to configure the bizhub to send email. Note: examples of Gmail server settings for email clients can be found in many places on the internet (i.e. https://www.dummies.com/programming/networking/using-microsoft-outlook-with-gmail)
• Open a new browser window on your computer and type the IP Address of your bizhub into the address field of the browser. Check the radio button for “Administrator” and log-in as Administrator to your bizhub from your computer. If you do not know the password contact BOSS at (209) 952-2677.
• Select the “Network” section and then click “Email Setting” > “Email TX”.
• Copy the image contained here for correct settings. Use the email and password you created when setting up your new Gmail email address in the previous steps.

Please be advised that, as a business that provides essential services to the functioning and operations of other critical business (including medical facilities, government agencies, trucking companies and grocery distributors), we are open and available to service your technology needs during this critical time.

The health and safety of our employees, their families, our customers and our community remain our highest priority. We have advised our employees to follow the public health authorities’ guidance regarding hygiene and social distancing. We have reinforced existing company policy requiring employees who have a fever or flu-like symptoms to stay home and recover. We have provided our Technicians with gloves and sanitary supplies to minimize their risk while performing service calls and working on equipment.

As COVID-19 continues to impact the globe, BOSS is committed and prepared to provide uninterrupted service to you with robust inventory and a stable, consistent supply of product available from each of our valued partners – all of whom also remain fully operational with no slows in production.

We want to take this time to thank you for being part of our BOSS community and look forward to all coming through the other end of this rapidly and stronger for it. If there is any way we can be of further assistance, please reach out with questions, comments or concerns.

Stay Healthy,

Russell Fisher – CEO, BOSS Business Systems, Inc.