Frank G. Cannata vents about the number of office technology industry events taking place around the same time and offers a suggestion for how vendors can reduce scheduling conflicts.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Epson to Bring Leading Retail Business Solutions to RSPA’s RetailNOW 2023
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEpson announced plans for RSPA’s RetailNOW 2023 being held July 30-Aug. 1 in Orlando, Florida where it will be demonstrating its latest point-of-sale and labeling solutions for retail and hospitality.
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Issue Announcements
Looking to the Future, We Recognize Three Dynamic Dealers in our 10th Anniversary Women Influencers Issue
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s 10th Annual Women Influencers issue celebrates three visionary office technology dealers: Chelsey Bode, Melissa Confalone, and Liz Sumner.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
On the Record | From the President & CEO’s Desk: A Decade of Inspirational Women Influencers
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataThe Women Influencers issue celebrates its 10 anniversary with profiles of three of the office technology industry’s most inspirational and dynamic women dealers.
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Highlights from the Pro Dealer Meeting, June 6-8.
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Office Technology News
CLICK: Lexmark Business Solutions Dealer Summit
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHighlights from Lexmark’s Business Solutions Dealer Summit at Lexmark headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky in June.
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Highlights from the Xerox Partner Summit in Miami, Florida, June 21-23.
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Office Technology News
CLICK: The 2nd Annual Mariano Rivera Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAbove: Larry Weiss of Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office with Mariano Rivera and Linda Weiss. Left to right, Rick Bastinelli of Centric Business Systems,…
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Office Technology News
Japanese Headlines: Toshiba TEC’s Ambitious Plans for Sustained Growth
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboToshiba Tec explains its fiscal year 2023 mid-term management plan and management policy.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
European Headlines | Women in Print: You Can’t Not See Us Anymore!
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerThe number of women in the printing industry is growing and these are some of the more notable women making a difference.
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AI and ChatGPT represent the hottest trends of 2023, so what happens when The Cannata Report asks it to evaluate three dealer’s websites?
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Virtual Panel Series | Women in the Office Technology Industry
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSix women in different roles in different segments of the office technology industry share their experiences working in this industry and the changes they’ve seen since starting.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Women Influencers 2023: Leading with Vision and Conviction
by Sharon Tosto EskerThis year’s three women influencers’ career paths are a source of inspiration for future generations of women leading dealerships in the office technology industry.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Sharp’s Cross-Functional Mentorship Program Empowers Growth and Inclusion
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataSharp’s Debbie Tyler, part of the steering committee of business leaders that developed Sharp’s women’s initiative, called W.I.S.E., for Women Influencing Sharp’s Evolution discusses the company’s pioneering program.
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Technology Trends
Copier Service Techs: Essential Traits That Make Them Indispensable
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCopier service technicians like being needed. Clients prefer them that way, too. So, what makes a winning service tech?
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Sales & Marketing
Vertical Markets: Exploring Niche Opportunities for Increased Sales and Deeper Connections
by Noel Wardby Noel WardVertical markets allow office technology dealers to expand their reach in the community and grow.
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Technology Trends
Xerox Light Production Spells Opportunity for Office Technology Dealers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Xerox PrimeLink Series of light production machines allow office technology dealers to move upstream.
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-CONNECT Dealer Tour | KDI Office Technology: Building a Legacy of Success
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKDI in Aston, Pennsylvania, like many office technology dealerships, is still finding its bearings after the COVID years.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Canon U.S.A. Announces PRISMAlytics Dashboard V2.1 and PRISMAremote Monitoring
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCanon U.S.A., Inc. announced the expansion of applications and tools on PRISMA Home with the introduction of PRISMAlytics Dashboard V2.1.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Awards Top Performing Dealer Partners at 2023 Top 25 Dealer Event
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Minolta announced its FY22 dealer award winners, recognizing the many accomplishments during the company’s 2022 fiscal year (April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023).
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
ABS Business Systems Acquires Ed Smith Office Machines
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenABS Business Systems announced the acquisition of Ed Smith Office Machines in Decatur, Al.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Reveille Software Unveils New Solution Packs
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenReveille Software unveiled new solutions packs to eliminate ECM and RPA manual operating data gathering, deliver actionable management information, and reduce operating risk.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: Compelling Sustainability Strategies for the Print Industry
by Frank G. CannataPrint industry sustainability is the focus of a new study by global market insight and research firm Quorcirca.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Formed AI and ECI Software Announce Partnership
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFormed AI, a robust mid-market developer of Business Process Automation Software, has entered a strategic alliance with ECI Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management (ERP) solutions.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Awarded Platinum Honors from Campus Security & Life Safety
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Minolta announced it received the Platinum Award in the Screening Equipment category of the 2023 Secure Campus Awards for its REACT – Visible Weapon Detection (School Security Solution).