The 15th edition of ECS, themed “Float All Boats,” will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, from February 8-10, 2026, with much appreciated support from one of the channel’s leading financial services partners.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Secure Printing with Solimar and Kyocera: National Exam Books
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThrough this collaboration, each book and page has a unique identifier, preventing cheating and ensuring authenticity. Streamlined workflow automation Solimar’s Chemistry platform streamlines workflow automation for the secure printing application.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Doceo Expands Maryland Presence with Acquisition, Enhancing Local Service and Office Technology Solutions
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoStrategic acquisition of Landis Office Center Inc.’s copy and print division strengthens dealer’s ability to deliver advanced office technology solutions and exceptional customer service across Western and Central Maryland.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Proven IT, a Midwest Office Technology Dealership, Acquires Professional Document Solutions in Colorado
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoChicago area-based office technology dealer expands its presence to the Rocky Mountains.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Fujifilm Hosts “Digital Disruption Reveal” Event Highlighting Production Printing
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoToner production printing digital presses on display this week at North American HQ in Hanover Park, Illinois.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
HP Introduces Breakthrough Innovations in Wide Format Printing
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOEM unveils the new all-in-one HP Latex R530, redefining rigid and flexible wide format printing, alongside HP PrintOS Production Hub to unlock new market opportunities and streamline print workflows.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Coffee with Kay Fernandez: Women’s History Month Q&A
by Carol CannataIn our ongoing observance of Women’s History Month 2025, we chat about the differences between mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship as well as balancing family life and the importance of allies.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta and Bill of Rights Institute Partner to Support 50,000 Civics and History Students with Printing Initiative
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. will help to provide “Pocket Constitutions” to classrooms throughout the United States.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Global Direct-to-garment Textile Printing Market to Reach $1.34 Billion (USD) by 2035
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoAmid rising demand for custom apparel, the direct to garment textile printing market is expected to be worth around $873.5 million (USD) this year.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
U.S. Bank Named One of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe Ethisphere Institute recognizes U.S. Bank for the 10th consecutive year as one of the world’s most ethical companies.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Driving the AI Future Together: HP Amplify Conference 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSome 1,500 commercial, retail, alliance, distribution partners, and customers are convened in Nashville to accelerate the AI-powered future of work.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Xerox Expands Partnership with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center; Introduces New, Innovative, AI-driven Technologies
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCutting-edge artificial intelligence AI-powered solutions will streamline care delivery and elevate patient outcomes.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
5 Epson Printers Awarded Prestigious Good Design Awards
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoMultiple models, including SureColor V1070 desktop flatbed UV printers, have been recognized by the Japanese organization.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
First Field Deployment of BlueCrest OttoMATE Trayer Robotics-arm Cobot
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoForge Solutions, a Pittsburgh-area print service provider specializing in mailing and fulfillment, is the first site to install new robotics-arm automation technology.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Pulse Rewards Top Performing Office Technology Team Employees with Retreat to Punta Cana
by Mark Vrunoby Mark Vruno11 members of the Chicago-area office technology dealer’s President’s Club got to to soak up some sun in the Dominican Republic.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Toshiba to Showcase Industrial Label Printers at ProMat 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoTABS is spotlighting its next-gen, cloud-enabled label printers powering manufacturing, distribution and supply chain labeling at the Chicago event this week.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights March 10-14
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
GreatAmerica Financial Services Announces $692.5 Million Term Securitization
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoShow of industry strength: transaction brings leasing and financial services firm’s life-to-date bond issuances to $11.2 billion.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Novatech Strengthens Nationwide Presence with United Office Systems Acquisition
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNashville-based dealers increases its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan with latest acquisition.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: A Conversation with Impact Networking’s Frank Cucco
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is joined by Frank Cucco of Impact Networking. The two Franks discuss Impact Networking’s leadership transition, the dealership’s growth objectives, and more.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Given Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCDP operates a global system for disclosing climate-related information of companies and local governments. This marks the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest environmental evaluation.
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Issue Announcements
March ’25 Issue: Discussions about Channel Transformation, including Essential Software and Where MFPs & MPS Fit In.
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoInnovative is software is essential to evolving the partner channel. We take a look at this plus what’s going on with MPS, MFPs and more.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Who Is This Vruno Guy?
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThis resilient crowd is worthy of a tough motto.
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Technology Trends
CLICK: Sharp Dealer Roadshow and FLEX Technology Group Conference
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOur President/CEO CJ Cannata and new Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno hit the road last month for events in Anaheim, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Economics & Business
Japanese Headlines | Beyond MFPs: Ricoh’s AI-powered Business Evolution
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboFrom cutting-edge AI development to workforce training, Ricoh is pioneering the future of digital services.