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Paper jams? Toner low? Ink empty? Busy signals?

These are the kinds of unwelcomed business operations hiccups that take up resources and slow down office productivity when relying on fax machines.

Contrary to what many may believe, faxing is not dead – it’s alive and evolving, according to a new article in Fortune magazine. Both large corporations and small business owners in industries such as in Accounting, Healthcare, Sales, Real Estate, Finance and Law still heavily rely on faxing as a...

The Denver Broncos announced today that the team has released pass rusher Elvis Dumervil because his agent failed to fax the signed contract before the 1:00 PM deadline.

The cost to Dumerville? $8 million!

A glitch in the fax machine used to send the paperwork was reported to be the cause. 

Based on this news, eFax has introduced a special offer for anyone who calls the 800 number listed below and mentions the offer code "NFL."

The eFax service enables you to send and receive official documents...

As more Americans enter the housing market, buyers, sellers, realtors, and lenders are increasingly turning to mobile apps and the cloud to get deals done.  From faxing a loan document using a mobile app to managing calls and voicemails professionally using a virtual phone number, mortgage brokers are now, more than ever before, able to cut the cord to the office and still make the sale.

This trend is reflected in a November, 2012 Forrester Research report entitled “Multichannel Home Lending...

Time is of the essence when it comes to healthcare. Medical professionals are always looking for new strategies to streamline their basic responsibilities and improve overall efficiency.

Additionally, doctors regularly implement new technology to increase communication with other health care providers and patients. A new report has found that a growing number of physicians are turning to smartphones and tablets to connect with co-workers and clients.

Jackson & Coker, a healthcare staffing firm,...

As the economy struggles to recover, small business owners have attempted to reduce overhead expenses and find budget-friendly solutions to everyday practices.

One of the most costly expenses is printer ink. Computerworld recently reported that ink can sometimes cost upward of $80 per ounce. Federico De Silva, an analyst from Gartner, told the news source that shoppers don't worry about new cartridges when shopping for printers.

"They are going for a $49 printer, but when they have to refill it...

Entrepreneurs used to view cloud storage as a means to back up important data.

In the event of an emergency, copied files were saved online so that they were accessible on different computers. Small business owners now use cloud services as alternatives to locally storing documents and downloading software.

The primary advantage of online storage is that businesses can sync files with multiple devices. Employees can access important paperwork from any gadget with network connectivity.

Staffers can...

Today, we introduced the newly updated iOS 3.0 app for the iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini and iPad Touch, making it even easier to fax on the go from an Apple device.

Latest features include:

• AirPrint on the Go – Print faxes easily to AirPrint-enabled printers using WiFi.
• Organize Contacts – Manage eFax contacts directly from the Home screen.
• Squint Less – The updated eFax app takes advantage of the enhanced screen size for the larger iPhone 5 display and the new iPad Mini.
• Send Any Document in Any Form –...

Many businesses have been distributing tablets to their employees to encourage remote working programs.

A problem, however, lies in the fact that managers expect their staffers to be able to use the mobile devices exactly like desktops and laptops.

Ken Dulaney, an analyst at an IT research firm, recently told The Wall Street Journal that files don't always work on multiple platforms. "If you send someone files from their desktop infrastructure, there's no guarantee everything in those files will...

A recent report from the Census Bureau showed that 13.4 million Americans work from home at least once per week. The total number of remote workers accounts for 9.5 percent of the workforce.

The report's lead author, Peter Mateyka, said that the growth in popularity can be attributed to new tools that allow employees to complete their daily responsibilities without commuting to the office.

"As communications and information technologies advance, we are seeing that workers are increasingly able to...

There is a growing global awareness about environmental threats and the need for businesses and consumers to embrace green business methods.

Many companies have been taking an active role when it comes to implementing recycling programs, energy-efficient equipment and green office outfitting.

However, organizations still using older technologies like fax machines may not be doing enough to focus efforts on being green. Internet faxing reduces consumption of paper and toner as well as electricity,...

The financial industry has experienced several major technology shifts in the last few years.

From the explosive growth of mobile applications to the sea change in cloud computing, the tools of the trade continue to adapt to finance professionals' need to keep up with the times. Much of the technology shift to the cloud is being driven by the need for increased mobility.

One example of this shift is the transition to online fax as opposed to utilizing traditional fax machines to transmit...

Lawyers produce and process more paperwork than just about any other profession. From consent forms to depositions and legal rulings, lawyers typcially are buried in documents, many of which require official signatures.

Transferring these hand-signed documents -- securely -- has traditionally fallen to two methods: Fax, or overnight deliver (ie FedEx). Landline-based faxing is still used today, ago, but does little to reduce the pileup of paper in the office, or facilitate the trend in the growth...

Today's mobile businessman or woman travels to a variety of locations, none of which are likely to have the same technology.

In the past, those traveling for business required a computer terminal, landline phone, copier and fax machine, which meant that work had to always be accomplished from an office.

But today's marketplace is quite different:-it's about efficiency and recognizing the diverse needs of clients,  whether they are small families or high-tech data service providers. Apps can help...

Pharmaceutical representatives travel to many remote sites across the United States to coordinate with a variety of doctors, researchers and medical staff.

In the digital age, quick and reliable access to documents, accounts and records is essential to effective site coordination. Pharmaceutical reps require fax services for legal authorizations and other pertinent paperwork which are not easily obtainable in a mobile setting.

Internet fax services that are supported by cloud platforms offer a...

Each year, IDC magazine undertakes a Social Business Survey as the role of social media assumes an increasingly more important role in marketing and communications for companies of every size.

This year's survey showed a distinct difference from previous reports, as social business has matured in terms of customer service and engagement.

The range of social media has increased into a series of subsets that businesses break down as customer experience, sales  enablement, digital commerce,...

In hospitals and other healthcare settings, wireless devices aren't limited to smartphones and tablets. Monitors that measure patients' vital signs and infusion pumps are among the medical devices that rely on wireless technology.

Until now, many healthcare facilities have tried to block patients' phones and other devices from their wireless networks, but that's changing. Scripps Health new universal wireless network, designed to accommodate its mobile support services at the Scripps Coastal...

"Let the left hand know what the right is doing" is an old saying that should be applied every day in the workplace, particularly in small businesses where only a few people wear lots of hats.

Not conferring with colleagues isn't just inconsiderate. It can have serious consequences, as Forbes Magazine reported recently. The magazine found that Fortune 500 companies lose an estimated $31.5 billion each year because their managers fail to share knowledge with employees that could help them secure...

Developing a good reputation is essential to long term success for any business. That said, respect is what drives a good reputation, and Inc. Magazine has guidelines for developing both.

The magazine's guideposts for engendering respect from clients and colleagues are authenticity, curiosity, discretion and uniqueness. Companies must use these traits to help others achieve their goals.

As HappinessInThisWorld.com puts it, a good reputation is one of our most precious assets, but it takes time,...

The old expression about not throwing out the baby with the bath water may just as well apply to fax machines.

The traditional equipment -- ie the fax machine --  may be out of step with today's office practices, but the technology of faxing is as current as it's ever been.

PC Today reports that the "faxing revolution has arrived." Internet faxing has replaced the ink cartridges and busy signals with fax to email service. Online storage of archived faxes that have been sent and received are easily...

For entrepreneurs, the mantra of real estate brokers - location, location, location - should be theirs as well when they are looking for the best state to start a new business.

Low tax rates, reasonable housing costs for employees and a well-educated workforce are some of the leading reasons that set apart business-friendly states from those that aren't as supportive to new enterprises.

Arizona, for instance, is the state where people are most likely to start a new business, reports CNN Money. In...