Flex Technology Group
MESA, AZ (February 22, 2024) – Flex Technology Group, (FTG), the nation’s largest managed print services solution with national coverage for multi-vendor environments, held its Annual Leadership Conference on February 12 in Tempe, Arizona. The full-day event was hosted under the theme “ONE OF ONE” to exemplify FTG’s uniqueness in the industry. It brought together over 200 attendees, comprised of industry experts, FTG’s member companies and corporate staff members, to celebrate the company’s strong performance in 2023, customer successes and the presentation of company awards.
Maintaining your copiers and printers is a crucial task for any office manager or IT manager. By properly maintaining these devices, you can reduce downtime, increase workforce efficiency, and keep your employees happy. Maintenance of your office copiers and printers will minimize the need for service calls. Understanding the basic components of these machines, the importance of regular maintenance, and tips for routine printer and copier maintenance can help you maximize the utility of these workplace machines.
As the largest privately owned managed print provider in the United States, Flex Technology Group also has the distinct privilege of being brand-neutral when it comes to the printers we service for our customers. This means that we can offer an unbiased analysis of desktop printers for businesses, so we came up with a short list of the top printers for business.
Print solution providers range from big box brands with individual customers who don’t own their own print devices, to local dealers and global manufacturers that manage and service vast printing fleets for large organizations.
If you’re looking for guidance on the latter and tasked with finding a print solutions provider, you’ve come to the right place.
As one of the largest privately owned print management solution provider in the United States, we are often asked what should be considered when selecting a provider? Not every option (including us) will fit every organization’s needs. This article will review important considerations when choosing a print solution provider that’s right for you.
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A print solution provider is a business that offers printing services or print hardware sales and service. As an example, a FedEx Office location is a printing services provider because they can provide print options for customers who don’t own a print device capable of meeting their print needs (like a production printer or large format printer).
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MESA, AZ (January 3, 2024) – Flex Technology Group, (FTG), the only managed print services solution with national coverage for multi-vendor environments, has been named by ENX Magazine as a 2023 Elite Dealer in the largest $400+ million category. The national publication cites FTG’s double-digit organic growth, proprietary technology and an exceptional work culture as some of its key accomplishments in the past year.
MESA, AZ (December 27, 2023) – Flex Technology Group, (FTG), the only managed print services solution with national coverage for multi-vendor environments, announced it has established a charitable partnership with Feeding America® to help fight food insecurity during the holiday season in the communities where FTG companies do business. FTG is comprised of a group of regional companies that together provide industries with an extended reach of nationally managed print services while still maintaining a local focus. As a joint initiative, FTG’s collective companies are collaborating with their local Feeding America food banks to support Feeding America’s goal of helping people get the food and resources they need to survive. FTG employees are volunteering throughout the month at local food banks and food pantries, as well as donating funds to the cause, which FTG is matching.
Managing a fleet of print devices in-house can be complex and time-consuming for small companies, medium-sized businesses and enterprise organizations alike. Many companies are turning to print management outsourcing, also known as managed print services, to streamline their print operations and reduce costs. However, it is important for office managers, IT managers, and financial directors to thoroughly understand the pros and cons of this approach before making a decision on their print management strategy.
MESA, AZ (November 14, 2023) – Flex Technology Group, a provider of customized office technology solutions, today announced that Caltronics Business Systems, a Flex Technology Group company, was recognized as the Best Independent Managed Print Services (MPS) Provider at the 2023 Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) Leadership Awards. MPSA is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led association whose leadership awards were established in 2010 to recognize excellence in the field of managed print. The distinction of Best Independent MPS Provider is awarded to an organization that sells managed print services, but that is not owned by a manufacturer.
As the person responsible for making technology decisions within your organization, you’re tasked with finding solutions that meet the unique needs of your company while remaining within or under budget. When choosing between a new or used office copier option, assessing those needs and placing them at the forefront of your decision is critical.