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Office Technology News, June 15 – 19, 2026
Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
United States to Usher in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
POTUS strives to secure the United States against advanced cryptographic attacks driven by quantum computing.
Heidelberg Acquires Manroland Sheetfed Group
Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group.
PRINTING United Alliance Recognizes 2026 Pinnacle Award Winners for Outstanding Industry Innovation
Prestigious awards program honors the innovations and technologies that are redefining what’s possible in print and will be celebrated at PRINTING United Expo 2026 this September.
Canon Digital Press Designs Win Red Dot Awards
Canon’s varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet digital press and Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers both received a Red Dot Design Award at German competition.
Fujifilm and Barberan Preview the Industry’s First Fully Digital Single-Pass UV Solution
Technology Preview: Advancing high-speed inkjet print production, the partnership between Fujifilm and Barberan now features integrated digital varnish capability.
Avery Dennison Launches Pathfinder Edge Handheld Printer
Designed for retail and logistics applications, the new device is Avery Dennison’s fastest and most efficient handheld printer line yet.
ConnectWise’s Service Leadership Reports Historic Growth for IT Solution Providers
Annual profitability benchmark finds best-in-class IT solution providers sustained 19%+ adjusted EBITDA for a record sixth consecutive year as AI-driven automation, operational discipline, and scalable execution redefine the economics of IT solution provider growth, ConnectWise reports.
Sharp Unveils High-Speed Color Office Series Featuring Enhanced Productivity and Performance
New high-speed, A4 color document systems leverage Sharp’s latest technology to help businesses maximize productivity, workflow efficiency and data security.
Xerox Introduces A4 Color Printers and MFPs as First Products Under Unified Brand
New lineup brings combined strengths of Xerox and Lexmark to fast-growing small workgroup segment.
HP Introduces DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition & T2600 MFP Plus Edition I Build Connected® Printers
Bridging AEC Workflows, the HP DesignJet T2600 MFP plus Edition Build Connected® Printer is the first MFP to connect paper drawings into HP Build Workspace Cloud Workflows[i].
Color-Logic: Visualis3R Provides Printers, Customers with Press-Ready Embellishment Files
The Visualis3R literature and samples library is now available for print service providers and their customers, reports distributor Color-Logic.
Print Media Centr: PrintFM Radio Is on the Air!
The industry’s first 24/7 internet radio station sponsored by Domtar and XMPie, is brought to you by Print Media Centr.
ConnectWise Expands EMEA Leadership Presence as MSP Industry Enters the Era of Predictive IT
Johannes Kamleitner joins the Global Technology Distribution Council’s EMEA Vendor Advisory Council as ConnectWise brings its AI-native platform strategy to European partners.
Keypoint Intelligence Report Tracks Vendor Financials for FY 2025
Where do 18 vendors in print stand after another year? Keypoint Intelligence’s Mark Davis and Priya Gohil examine the industry health barometer to spot the trends.
thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders
Premier annual event to feature the U.S. unveiling of the next-generation Canon varioPRESS iV7 B2+ inkjet press, immersive technology experiences, executive insights, and forward-looking educational programming designed to help print providers accelerate growth.
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The aftermarket could be the key to making more money and more margin for dealers in the office technology channel, says Katun’s Ron Petrucci.
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Hiro Ueda, founder of Domo Services, recently returned from a six-week trip to Japan, where he met with new companies and old friends. He’s excited about three AI-driven opportunities related to both hardware and software.
