Consider your consumables

Sourcing cheap consumables is one of the most common tactics businesses use to save money. Many are lured by the cheaper shelf price and promises of ‘compatibility’ with their printer or copier. But non-genuine toners, inks and cartridges can cost you more in the long run. The lower page yield, susceptibility to damage and leakage, […]

Interview with an Expert: Dominic Parsonson of Fuji Xerox Australia

Dominic Parsonson is a senior additive manufacturing specialist and expert at Fuji Xerox Australia, and works with industrial companies and educational institutions to identify and implement additive manufacturing solutions. Having worked in the additive manufacturing industry for a number of years, we were pleased to be able to speak with Dominic to discuss his thoughts […]

The hidden costs of centralised printing

When looking at what kind of corporate print solution to roll out, many large companies with multiple departments, would instinctively lean towards choosing a few all-rounder multi-function printers in centralised positions around the various floors or departments. This is frequently based on the assumption that this approach is the most cost effective in providing the […]

National STEM School Education Strategy 2016–2026 gives funding for 3D printers

In 2015, all Australian education ministers agreed to the National STEM School Education Strategy 2016–2026, which focuses on foundation skills, developing mathematical, scientific and digital literacy, and promoting problem solving, critical analysis and creative thinking skills. The strategy aims to coordinate current activities and improve STEM education. A STEM Partnerships Forum was established to support more […]

Mandatory data breach reporting starts for small business

More than half of Australian small business owners are blissfully unaware that new laws around mandatory reporting of data breaches that come into play on Thursday could attract crippling fines, research shows. The Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme of the Privacy Act establishes new reporting requirements that mandate that small business covered by the Australian Privacy Act […]

Aligning business education with sustainability

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important topic for discussion in schools and tertiary institutions, focused on providing students with the awareness and skills to critically think about how the actions of themselves, their community and business will impact the world both now and moving into the future. ACARA describes education for sustainability as developing “…the knowledge, […]