SuperPower incentives (coming in May), AI enablement, and productivity tools mark the next phase in HP’s partner-first strategy.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Adopting New Technology: What Business Leaders Need to Know
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCompanies, no matter how big or small, all have one universal struggle: adopting new technology. It’s the focus of an April 22nd webinar on LinkedIn hosted by Impact Networking and DOT Security.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Canon Announces New imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M 24” Large Format Printers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDesigned with improved usability, versatility, and adjustable tilt panel features for small offices and more, Canon says.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Wells Fargo Technology Banking Grows Team by 20%, Doubles Down on Positive Outlook for Tech Sector
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDriven by continuous growth in the U.S. tech sector, including an increase in IT spending, AI investments, and a renewed focus on innovation, Wells Fargo Technology Banking expects additional hires in 2025.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Canon Publishes Annual Report for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 2024
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPublication is intended to help shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders achieve a greater understanding of Canon.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
U.S. Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
by Mark Vrunoby Mark Vruno“In the first quarter we reported diluted earnings per share of $1.03 and delivered a return on tangible common equity of 17.5%,” said U.S. Bancorp president and CEO Gunjan Kedia. Total net revenue is approximately $7 billion.
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Frank G. Cannata explains why Konica Minolta dealers need to stay open minded, reman patient and resist knee-jerk reactions to the new agreement, which goes into effect July 1.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Epson’s First Direct-to-Film, Wide Format Inkjet Printer
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoEngineered for reliability, the wide format (35-inch) SureColor G6070 inkjet technology from Epson offers versatility for garment decorators and print service providers at a price point under $14,000.
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Powered by AI and a staff of some 200 people, newly named business unit advances Konica Minolta’s investment in building a smarter, more connected digital future, OEM says.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Five Signs That Multifunction Printers Are Showing Their Age
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIf their print jobs are running slower, IT tickets are piling up, or data feels exposed—it’s probably time for your customer to upgrade its multifunction printers (MFPs). The advice in this blog from Konica Minolta applies to most OEM devices.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Crawford Technologies’ New Digital Transform Engine Version 5.8
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoTo introduce key upgrades and business benefits of DTE 5.8 for high-volume communication workflows, Crawford Technologies will hold a webinar for customers and partners on May 7.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
RR Donnelley Debuts Iridio: A Unified Marketing Solutions Partner for Today’s CMO
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoRebranded as Iridio, the streamlined, 3,000-person marketing agency reduces complexity with composable solutions, says parent company RR Donnelley (RRD) with printing roots.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Why Doceo Is Pointing Print Shops to Epson at the ISA Sign Expo
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia dealer Doceo believes Epson’s wide format line-up will cause printing disruption at next week’s tradeshow in Las Vegas.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
WiZiX Technology Group Expands Bay Area Presence with the Acquisition of Standard Business Solutions
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWest Coast dealership WiZiX expands presence in San Jose, California, by acquiring a 45-year-old firm.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Ricoh Ranks #1 for Market Share in United States and Canada for Continuous Feed Inkjet Printing
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoRicoh maintains top U.S. position for second consecutive year while demonstrating steady year-over-year market growth in North America.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
CDS in Northeast Acquires Superior Office Products
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWith offices across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, CDS (based in Pine Brook New Jersey) extends its reach to the Gulf Coast in Louisiana and Texas with this Xerox-authorized agent.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Temecula Coffee Roasters Relies on Epson ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOEM Epson says its POD technology is fueling private-label printing for thousands of coffee brands, including this one based in Temecula, Southern California.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
PSP Near Chicago Adds Second Canon varioPRINT iX3200 Sheetfed Inkjet Press
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunothINK member BFC (Batavia, Illinois) is celebrating 50 years of innovation with a new Canon inkjet press installation.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Canon Celebrates Seventh Consecutive Win for uniFLOW Online with BLI Pick Award
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunouniFLOW online solution from Canon earns prestigious recognition for 7th straight year from Keypoint Intelligence.
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From GenAI to agentic AI, dealers are leveraging machine-learning tools to enhance service operations as well as sales, human resources, and back-office productivity.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Katun Launches the Katalyst Partner Portal to Support Business Success
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNew portal from Katun Corp. empowers partners with seamless collaboration and valuable resources.
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Welcome to The Cannata Report’s second AI-themed issue. (Note: A human being actually wrote this column!)
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Coffee with Moonsun Park: Celebrating Women Influencers
by Carol CannataA conversation with Sharp Electronics’ 27-year finance veteran Moonsun Park, one of our industry’s women influencers, about why forging strong bonds and connections matters for women and men in the office tech workplace.
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Economics & Business
Japanese Headlines | Otsuka Shokai Utilizes AI Happiness for Employee Well-being and Company Growth
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboAmid Japan’s growing labor shortage, an AI-powered app is helping to boost employee engagement, reduce turnover among young or high-performing staff, and rapidly integrate mid-career hires.
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Technology Trends
Outside the Box | A Story of Generative AI: Promise, Peril, and the Path Forward
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerAppreciation for and concerns about generative AI. Four experts on the topic chime in regarding the latest in artificial intelligence.