The nominees for the 2023 Frank Awards honoring excellence and innovation in the office technology and document imaging industry have been announced by The Cannata Report.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Solimar Systems Unveils New Features for Administration and Security in SOLsearcher Enterprise v4.1
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSolimar Systems, Inc. unveiled the latest release, version 4.1, of SOLsearcher Enterprise (SSE) with new capabilities and enhanced security options.
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Video
Toshiba’s Kerstin Woods Discusses the Viability of Print at Toshiba LEAD
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDuring an interview with Toshiba CEO Larry White at Toshiba’s recemt LEAD conference, Kerstin Woods, vice president, solutions and outbound marketing for Toshiba, argued that print is and will continue to be important and why it is superior to digital communications.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
RSA Moves Workflows Forward with Newest Product Releases, to Be Revealed at PRINTING United
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenRochester Software Associates (RSA) will be offering print businesses a chance to experience their newest product releases at booth B1511 of the PRINTING United Expo, held in Atlanta, GA from October 18-20, 2023.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Toshiba Expands Printer Availability Via Distribution Partnership
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenToshiba America Business Solutions is increasing the availability of its award-winning label and receipt printers by offering the products for sale through technology, fulfillment and distribution provider, Distribution Management.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights September 18-22
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of office technology news from the week of September 18-22.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
BTA’s Fall Colors Retreat to Be Held Oct. 12-13 in Asheville, North Carolina
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its annual Fall Colors Retreat, hosted by BTA Southeast, Oct. 12-13, 2023, at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Xerox Managed Print Services Maintains Top Leadership Position in Quocirca Report
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenXerox announced that its Managed Print Services offering has been named an industry leader in Quocirca’s 2023 MPS Market Landscape Report.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Frank’s Last Word on the Viability of Production Print as a Diversification Opportunity
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares insights from the interviews he conducted with three dealers—EO Johnson, Edwards Business Systems/Virginia Business Systems, and Visual Edge IT–about their challenges and triumphs in the production print space.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
HP Announces New Finance Partner Endorsements for the U.S. Partner Channel
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHP announced two new finance partner endorsements aimed at equipping US channel partners and customers with solutions for the small and mid-sized business (SMB) segment.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Agfa Showcases Inkjet Printing Advances with a Focus on Automation and Efficiency at PRINTING United Expo
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAgfa will showcase its latest inkjet printing solutions at PRINTING United Expo, including the Onset X3 HS with robotic automation debuting Agfa’s new Onset 560 white ink, and the Flex Roll-to-Roll system on the Tauro H3300 UHS.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Ernie Crawford, President and CEO of Crawford Technologies, to Give Keynote Address at MAILCOM 2023
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCrawford Technologies announced that its president and CEO, Ernie Crawford, will be presenting the keynote address at the MAILCOM 2023 Fall Conference and Exhibition being held October 2-4 in Atlantic City.
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Issue Announcements
The Cannata Report’s September Production Print Issue Explores a Prime Diversification Opportunity
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataProduction print, inkjet printing, and industrial and commercial printing opportunities for office technology dealers, and EO Johnson, Edwards Business Systems/Virginia Business Systems share production print challenges and triumphs.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Pumping Up the Volume with Production Print
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenProduction print is the focus of the September issue of The Cannata Report, and it’s a product category that remains a viable diversification opportunity for office technology dealers.
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Highlights from the Patriots Pack’s 2023 Ride for Jillian with stops at Applied Innovation and GreatAmerica Financial Services.
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Technology Trends
Japanese Headlines: Evaluating Canon’s Interim Financial Results
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboCanon’s financial results for the first half of 2023 (January–June) showed a 6.1% increase in sales to 1.99 trillion yen compared to the same period the previous year.
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Technology Trends
European Headlines: Print Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Evolving
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerThere’s still a future in the print industry if you change wisely and speedily.
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Dustin Graupman, senior director of Kyocera’s new Ink Jet Division, aims to raise the company’s inkjet profile.
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Technology Trends
Industrial Print: Critical Pathways to Profitability and Success
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIndustrial print represents a multi-billion-dollar market. Here’s how dealers with the appropriate resources can get started.
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Since last June, Frank has been interviewing dealers about their production print initiatives, focusing on how they got started, their production print partners, and how they’ve become successful in this segment.
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Technology Trends
Production Print Specialists: The Drivers Behind a Successful Production Print Business
by Noel Wardby Noel WardThe higher end the machine, the more specialized knowledge is required to sell it.
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Technology Trends
Frank Mallozzi Pinpoints Leading Production and Industrial Print Growth Opportunities
by Cary SherburneFrank Mallozzi contends that it’s time for dealers to reexamine their preconceptions about the viability of these higher-end product segments.
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General Profiles
CR-CONNECT DEALER Tour: Coordinated Business Systems’ 40 Years of Excellence
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenStrong leadership, good people, and loyal customers provide Coordinated Business Systems with a competitive edge.
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Veteran's
Veteran’s Way: Sharp’s Chris Johnson’s Inspirational and Meaningful Military Detour
by Frank G. CannataSharp’s Chris Johnson paused his career in the office technology industry to serve his country.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Epson WorkForce Enterprise AM Series Multifunction Printers Receive Keypoint Intelligence Security Validation Seal
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEpson America, Inc. announced its WorkForce Enterprise AM Series Color Multifunction Printers have earned the Keypoint Intelligence Security Validation Seal for Device Penetration.