Is there a downside to diversifying your product offerings? If only that were a rhetorical question. Far from it. Oh, how I would like to say there are no downsides. The reality is there are plenty of downsides…
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Are you a good listener? Or do you just do what you think will do the job? “We are really good listeners,” affirmed Ken Knight, director of technology…
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At this point, nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic that transformed the way the world lives and works, many changes are starting to look permanent. The workplace…
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Technology Trends
Toner Vs. Inkjet: the Battle Lines Have Been Drawn Inside and Outside of the Office
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoXerography may be seasoned, yet the 79-year-old technology invented by physicist Chester Carlson still works remarkably well. His photocopying process uses an electrically charged…
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As we look deeper into the arena of production print, we are aiming to give dealers a solid understanding of this potential opportunity. From our standpoint, there’s no better way…
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RJ Young, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is not hesitant to blaze trails. Its foray into production print is an excellent example. Three years ago, RJ Young partnered with…
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All indications point to a resurgence in the sign and display graphics business as retailers reopen after pandemic-related shutdowns. In addition to pandemic-related signage…
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Who said independent dealers can’t sell 3D printers? It certainly wasn’t Greg Gondek, president of The Act Group in Cromwell, Connecticut, who…
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Technology Trends
Blame IT on Star Trek: the Next Wave of Video Conferencing is Heading Our Way
by Noel Wardby Noel WardIt’s all Gene Roddenberry’s, the creater of Star Trek‘s fault. He showed us the flip phone on classic science fiction TV show way back in the…
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General ProfilesCR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-CONNECT Virtual Dealer Tour: Kelly Office Solutions’ Diversification Journey
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDiversification checklist: managed IT, check; MPS, check; A4, check; inkjet, check; production print, check; wide format, check; document management, check; coffee…
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Hiring military veterans is a source of pride for many employers, especially at U.S. Bank. Thanks to a tip from Phil Buysse, vice president of Office Equipment Finance…
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As we progress through 2021 with vigor and a fresh list of objectives, it is an ideal moment to pause and reflect on the year gone by. The year 2020 will live long..
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Accentuating the Positive: How One Dealer Turned the Challenges of 2020 from a Negative into a Positive
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn our February Virtual Panel, we asked participants to look on the bright side of the past year and identify the positive developments that occurred…
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Uncategorized
Epson America Inks Scanner Solution Distribution Agreement with Cranel
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEpson America has partnered with Cranel to distribute its lineup of Epson document scanning solutions. Cranel offers Epson’s document scanner…
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Awards & Charity
Ricoh USA’s Dr. Marlene Kolodziel Named Bronze Stevie Award Winner
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenRicoh USA, Inc. announced that Dr. Marlene Kolodziej has been named a Bronze Stevie Award winner for Woman of the Year in Customer Service category…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Flex Technology Group Hosts Virtual Kick-off Meeting
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFlex Technology Group hosted a Virtual Kick-Off Meeting where leaders and key players from across the country joined to celebrate last year’s achievements…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Toshiba America Business Solutions Unveils New Desktop Label Printers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenToshiba America Business Solutions unveiled its new desktop label printers. Toshiba’s new printer quintet delivers labeling for producing shipping, shelving…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Supplies Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Oberon Americas
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSupplies Network announced its partnership with Oberon Americas Inc., headquartered in Naples, Florida. This strategic collaboration and secure integration…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Manic Monday: News Highlights March 1-5
by Scott Cullenby Scott Cullen“Six o’clock already I was just in the middle of a dream.” Well this is no dream because it’s time to wake up and read The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, featuring imaging industry news…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Blue Technologies Expands Its Footprint Across Ohio
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenBlue Technologies, Inc. announced that after just celebrating their 25th anniversary, is opening new offices in the greater Toledo, Youngstown…
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Today begins the first of a three-part Fridays with Frank video series as Frank G. Cannata responds to the question: How can dealers diversify…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Announces Executive Changes to Augment Digital Transformation Strategy
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has announced leadership changes to support the company’s internal and customer-focused digital transformation strategy…
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Awards & Charity
Konica Minolta’s All Covered Receives Multiple Awards
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Minolta announced its IT Services Division, All Covered has been named as one of nine partner businesses receiving honors in 11 categories of the ChanneL…
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CR Events
Epson Sponsors Crayola IDEAworks Exhibition at Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEpson announced it is sponsoring Crayola IDEAworks: The Creativity Exhibition. To support the Crayola IDEAworks exhibition, Epson printers and projectors will…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Normal Behavior Part 2: How Dealers Can Get Their Businesses Back on Track in 2021
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIt’s not a stretch to say that everyone in the imaging technology industry would like to see business return to normal in 2021. Coincidentally, that was…