Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Dan Roeckle, Director of Sales, Corporate Business Systems a SumnerOne Company, was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees and family members of those that serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Each day at work we do things that impact the environment. Whether it's driving your car to the office, making multiple copies, or not recycling that soda can at lunch. Your actions make an impact. At SumnerOne, we may not be able to enforce an office-wide recycling initiative for you, however, we do have a solution for helping the environment through your printing habits. This solution is something that we like to call: PrintReleaf.

At SumnerOne, our commitment to service is unwavering. Our commitment is one of our core values, and we will always be there for our customers. As much as we love positive feedback from the people we serve, we also love feedback from our vendors. SumnerOne was once again named a Canon Advanced Partner Program dealer. Canon recognizes the best dealers in the community with this elite program, and we are among less than 10% of Canon authorized dealers to qualify for this honor.

We live in a world where data is being created, stored, and shared every minute of every day. The data around us is essential, and it's critical that each of us do our part to make sure it doesn't go anywhere. World Backup Day is a designated day for users to learn more about the role data plays in our lives and why backing the information up is critical. Each year World Backup Day is observed on March 31st and serves as a great reminder that data loss isn't a joking matter.

Chances are you've probably had some negative experiences when working as part of a team in your lifetime. Whether it was a college group project gone wrong or at work and your team was lacking the tools needed to reach the desired end goal. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work, and achieving that dream as a team makes the victory so much sweeter. Utilizing these different technologies when it comes time to set up your next business collaboration goal will help to create a positive teamwork outcome!

The old saying was right, you get what you pay for. The common saying also rings true when it comes to the latest technologies of our generation. Sometimes you can find a solid alternative to what you're looking for with a better price. Other times, the savings can also mean sacrificing quality and features. Well-known brands and bigger price tags can lend to the assurance of the quality of what you’re buying. Technology is one a big area where you truly get what you pay for. Springing for the reputable brand or device can make all the difference in the world. I learned this lesson the hard way, and my hope is that others can learn from my mistake and apply this to future technology purchases.

Are you operating under a "New Year New Me" mentality? It's time you let your new found motivation carry over into the business and professional side of your life. Sometimes refreshing and resetting your mindset after the rush of the holiday's are all you need to put your best foot forward at work. Check out our top technology tips to get yourself in gear to take on the new year!