Archive for October 16, 2024

Holiday Gift Ideas & Black Friday Deals from Epson

Posted in Commentary with tags on October 16, 2024 by itnerd

Tis the season for gift giving! As the holidays quickly approach, Epson has curated the perfect gift guide for any shopping list. And with Epson’s exclusive Black Friday deals, Canadians can get top notch printers, projectors and scanners at unbeatable prices.  

Black Friday Deals: 

  • The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 projector will be on sale for $999.99 (Regular Price: $1,299.99) during Black Friday online and at participating stores.  
  • The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer  will be on sale for $319.00 (Regular Price: $399.99 CAD) during Black Friday online and at participating stores.  
  • The Epson EcoTank ET-4850 Printer   will be on sale for $399.00 (Regular Price: $599.99 CAD) during Black Friday online and at participating stores.  
  • The Epson EcoTank ET-2800  Printer is on sale now for $229.00 (Regular Price: $329.99 CAD) and through Black Friday online and at participating stores.  
  • The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Printer will be on sale for $699.00 (Regular Price: $1,099.99) during Balck Friday online and at participating stores. 
  • The Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Printer will be on sale for $729.00 (Regular Price: $899.99) during Balck Friday online and at participating stores. 
  • The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 Printer will be on sale for $549.00 (Regular Price: $699.99) during Balck Friday online and at participating stores. 
  • The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Printer will be on sale for $979.00 (Regular Price: $1,099.99) during Balck Friday online and at participating stores. 

Top Gift Picks:

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22 Portable Smart Laser Projector (MSRP: $1,299.99 CAD

Get ready for a truly epic viewing experience brought to you by Epson’s newest laser projector with a screen size reaching up to 150”, full HD HDR picture quality and stereo speakers with Dolby audio. The Epson EpiqVision Mini is also portable, so you can easily set it up in any room of your house – or bring it with you on the road! Its new 360-degree swivel-stand with tilt ability maximizes your viewing options so you can always get the best picture. Hosting a holiday movie marathon? Stream all your favourites seamlessly with the projector’s built-in HDMI and Google TV  with access to Netflix 

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer(MSRP: $399.99 CAD)  

The EcoTank ET-2850 is the perfect practical holiday gift for any busy parent. It can print just about anything, from financial documents to school projects and more. This printer is cartridge-free and uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks, so, they won’t have to worry about black & white or colour printing, and save a lot on replacement ink . Plus, with its hands-free, voice-activated printing , parents will appreciate having one less thing to juggle.  

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer(MSRP: $599.99 CAD) 

For the parent or business owner who always runs a tight ship. The Epson EcoTank ET-4850’s innovative cartridge-free printing will bring joy to any type-A who works from home, with its premium productivity features like an Auto Document feeder and high-resolution flatbed scanner. You can feel confident that this gift will be used and appreciated over time. With up to 2 years of ink in the box, you’ll be giving a gift that spares loved ones the hassle of constant trips to the store. Each EcoFit bottle set is equivalent to about 80 individual cartridges , so Canadian’s don’t have to worry about buying expensive cartridges refills.  

Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-speed Photo Scanning System (MSRP: $799.99

The Epson FastFoto FF-6680W photo scanner is the perfect gift for the family with lots of old photographs just waiting to be digitized. This scanner is speedy and can scan thousands of photos as fast as 1 photo per second. The FastFoto’s features are so easy to use, you don’t need to be tech savvy to operate it, allowing you to organize, auto enhance and colour restore even the most ancient photos that have been boxed up collecting dust. 

You can also check Epson.ca for weekly specials and even more savings. 

Ricoh introduces new A4 imaging series

Posted in Commentary with tags on October 16, 2024 by itnerd

Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced a new color A4 multifunction printer (MFP) and printer series specifically designed to meet the demands of today’s hybrid workplaces. Ideal for space-constrained locations, the series provides innovative features and solutions for workplace optimization, information sharing and sustainability that are typically reserved for larger A3 devices, but in a smaller footprint.

The RICOH IM C320FRICOH M C320FW, and RICOH P C375 ensure that employees can stay productive, securely access information from anywhere, and benefit from innovative digital workflows. Pairing Ricoh’s advanced imaging capabilities with its cutting-edge workflow solutions, including RICOH CloudStreamRICOH Smart Integration, andRICOH Streamline NX, these devices facilitate seamless information sharing and help modernize the print infrastructure for businesses operating in decentralized, hybrid work settings.

Enhanced Features for Efficiency and Productivity

  • Intelligent MFP capabilities: The IM C320F MFP offers a 7″ Smart Operation Panel and leverages RICOH Always Current Technology to maximize hardware value by allowing for periodic updates and ongoing improvements. This model also leverages the latest cybersecurity and compliance standards to support information security in the evolving workplace.
  • Compact, lightweight design: With up to a 40% smaller footprint compared to Ricoh’s current model in the same speed range, the IM C320F and M C320FW MFPs can fit comfortably on a desk or countertop, making them ideal for space-constrained locations, including retail and healthcare environments.
  • Affordable, user-friendly solutions: The M C320FW features a 4.3″ touch panel, enhanced RICOH Web API functionality, and supports the integrated RICOH Support Station app, which streamlines setup and ongoing operation, making it an ideal choice for small offices needing cost-effective and straightforward device management.
  • Versatile print-only model The P C375 delivers exceptional performance in the mid-range segment with a 4-line LCD panel while supporting a print speed of 32 pages-per-minute (ppm) and a maximum input sheet capacity of 1,300 sheets, providing the flexibility needed for growing offices.

The IM C320F and M C320FW also support a 32-ppm print speed and include a Single-Pass Document Feeder, which scans both sides of a page in a single pass for fast scanning, simplifying the management of multi-page documents, and increasing overall productivity in busy offices.

Commitment to Sustainability and Security

Embodying Ricoh’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability, each model is manufactured with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and features a significant reduction in single-use plastic packaging – up to 31% compared to other models. Additionally, Ricoh toner cartridges now come in entirely plastic-free packaging. With ENERGY STAR certification and incorporating innovations such as a more thermally efficient transfer unit and low-melting-point toner achieving among the best Typical Energy Consumption values in the industry, Ricoh’s commitment to sustainability helps businesses meet their ESG and net-zero goals while maintaining high performance.

All three models offer robust security features, including:

  • User authentication and data encryption (TLS 1.3) for protecting sensitive information.
  • Enhanced network filter and log functions for comprehensive monitoring and compliance.


As organizations continue to navigate the evolving office landscape and adapt to hybrid workstyles, Ricoh remains committed to providing innovative technologies, such as the IM C320F, M C320FW, and P C375, that increase productivity, streamline operations, and support sustainability for customers in the transformation of their print infrastructures for the future.

For more information about Ricoh’s imaging technology, click here.

Gryphon Healthcare Pwned…. 400,000 People Affected

Posted in Commentary with tags on October 16, 2024 by itnerd

Houston-based healthcare billing services provider Gryphon Healthcare has disclosed that a cyberattack may have compromised the personal and medical information of up to 393,358 individuals. 

Gryphon detected the incident on August 13, confirmed unauthorized access began on July 6, and began notifying those affected on Friday.

Gryphon provided medical billing services for hospitals, emergency departments and EMS providers, imaging centers, independent labs, healthcare facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, and private practices. Potentially exposed data includes: Names, DOBs, Addresses, SSNs, Medical diagnoses, Treatment details, Insurance information, Prescriptions and Medical record numbers.

Approov CEO Ted Miracco offers this perspective:

  “This Gryphon Healthcare incident highlights the urgent need for faster detection and response to cyberattacks, especially in sectors like healthcare, where sensitive data is involved. In this case, the initial breach occurred in early July, yet those affected were only informed in October. Such delays are unacceptable as they allow attackers months to exploit the stolen data—names, social security numbers, medical histories, and more. During this time, personal and medical identities can be sold or used for malicious purposes, leading to irreparable damage to the victims.

  “Healthcare data is extremely sensitive, making it crucial to have a proactive approach with real-time monitoring, rapid breach detection, and immediate response mechanisms. Relying on post-attack credit monitoring and dark web surveillance, as Gryphon appears to have done, is simply not enough. Companies need to ensure robust protection through enhanced cybersecurity frameworks, as seen in technologies like runtime app attestation​​, to minimize attack windows. Importantly, cyber insurance should not be the default solution for poor response times, as it shifts responsibility from preventative measures to post-incident compensation, leaving patients vulnerable.

Once again, the healthcare sector is the target of threat actors. And that’s due to the fact that healthcare continues to be low hanging fruit for them. This needs to change or stories like these along with the downstream effects of every one of these incidents will continue to be news for all the wrong reasons.

Wallarm Launches Industry-First SaaS Solution to Deliver Security at the API Edge

Posted in Commentary with tags on October 16, 2024 by itnerd

Wallarm, a leader in API security solutions, announced today Security Edge, a breakthrough SaaS solution that delivers security at the API edge. As the industry’s first offering to modernize API Security deployments, Wallarm is taking on legacy Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) that claim most of the traffic is API traffic but are unable to provide real-time API threat protection.

Wallarm’s new solution represents a major shift in how organizations secure and gain visibility into their APIs. It eliminates the need for inefficient and cumbersome distributed traffic redirection, giving organizations immediate and local API protection. Unlike traditional methods that route API traffic through distant cloud servers or rely on CDNs, Security Edge enables organizations to secure API traffic at the API’s edge, where it’s most effective and performant.

Security Edge works by distributing Wallarm filtering nodes positioned as close to the customers’ APIs as possible, using existing cloud providers and infrastructure. While a self-managed deployment can be fully integrated into a customer’s API infrastructure, Security Edge removes the management burden while providing low latency.

Security Edge’s key features and benefits include:

  • Hosted, Managed, Simplified: Wallarm handles infrastructure, deployment, and monitoring and ensures that nodes are up-to-date and functional, removing maintenance requirements.
  • Low Latency, Lower Cost: Security Edge nodes can be geographically distributed at the API edge to deliver security capabilities with minimal latency. 
  • Operational Visibility: Customers can access logs, events, and real-time traffic statistics. 

With Security Edge, Wallarm is opening a new market segment for API security, currently occupied by traditional CDN vendors with infrastructure built for caching traditional web content. Security Edge enables customers to achieve greater protection at a fraction of the cost using a purpose-built API edge solution. 

For more information, visit http://www.wallarm.com/resources/security-edge.