Frank G. Cannata shares his perspective on inflation and interest rates in the latest Frankly Speaking and how those two segments of our economy will impact the office technology industry and office technology dealers in 2023. He also emphasizes the need for dealers to participate in our 38th Annual Survey in order to gauge just how accurate his predictions were about interest rates, inflation, and a potential recession.
Op-Ed & Commentary
Opinion articles, op-eds, and news commentary from The Cannata Report and its editorial team, including Frank G. Cannata, CJ Cannata, and Scott Cullen.
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Hard Copy | Editor’s Letter: What’s So New About Digital Transformation?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThere’s tremendous hype in the office technology industry about digital transformation (DX), but it really isn’t something new at all. The industry has been at the forefront of DX for more than three decades.
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Watchlist 2023: Previously Off-the-Radar Companies to Watch in 2023
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWhat companies will The Cannata Report be watching in 2023? In this video, President & CEO CJ Cannata and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen focus on the companies that made our…
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Instead of our regularly scheduled installment of Manic Monday, we are presenting a recap of Frank Cannata’s Frankly Speaking columns from 2022. These columns appeared…
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Recently, I learned from Jeff Elkin, president of Advance Business Systems in Cockeysville, Maryland, that his mother, Lois had passed away on December 7th. It was a sad moment…
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Welcome to The Cannata Report’s Watch List issue, our final issue of 2022 and our first issue of 2023. Despite supply chain issues, chip shortages, economic concerns, and the persistence…
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On the Record | From the President & CEO’s Desk: Flying High
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataWe’re thrilled to end our 40th Anniversary year on a high note by setting a record for the most funds we’ve ever raised through our Annual Awards & Charities Gala…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Colorful Commentary
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWelcome back to another installment of our 37th Annual Dealer Survey. In this issue, you’ll learn about dealers’ biggest challenges and how…
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Hard Copy: From the Editor’s Desk: Inside the Numbers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThirty seven years. That’s right, 37 years. That’s how long The Cannata Report has been conducting its Annual Dealer Survey. Some…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Time to Think Big?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIf you’ve been reading The Cannata Report for any length of time or watching Fridays with Frank for the past year, you…
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Frankly Speaking: Further Reflections on Our 40th Anniversary
by Frank G. CannataWe led with the 40th Anniversary of The Cannata Report in our May 2022 issue. We would like to express our thanks to the many people…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Not-So-Hidden Gems
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenLately, I’ve been thinking about something Andrew Ritschel, president of EOS in Fairfield, New Jersey, told me when I interviewed him for…
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More Reflections from Industry Executives on The Cannata Report’s 40th Anniversary
by Frank G. CannataIn this second of a two-part special digital installment, Frank interviews three industry executives and long-time subscribers about…
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Industry Executives Reflect on The Cannata Report’s 40-Year Legacy Part 1
by Frank G. CannataEditor’s note: In this first of a two-part special digital installment, Frank interviews manufacturer executives from companies that have…
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The Future Prognosis for Small and Midsize Dealers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenLast month, a panel of small and midsize dealers addressed their daily challenges, manufacturer relationships, why they are successful…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: The Incredible Journey
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWhere were you in ’82? When The Cannata Report was founded, I was managing a community college mailroom while also working at…
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These are a few of my favorite things since I joined The Cannata Report. It’s been my privilege to work at The…
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Above: Jerry Blaine, Tom Flesch, Bill Fraser A conversation with three long-time readers. Editor’s note: As part of our 40th-anniversary coverage, founder…
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Last month, Carol and I were invited to a retirement party for Mike McGuirk, former president of ProCopy, now a Flex Technology Group company…
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Can OEMs Do a Better Job of Meeting the Needs of Their Small and Midsize Dealers?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenLast month we featured a panel of small and midsize dealers who addressed their daily challenges, manufacturer relationships, navigating their…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Back to the Future
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIs the clock ticking on the independent dealer channel? The optimists out there will say no way. The pessimists will say they…
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Small and midsize dealers reflect on the state of the document imaging industry and their businesses. Above, clockwise from top left: Belanger,…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Tag, You’re IT
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenI don’t blame dealers who have decided that offering customers IT services is not for them one bit, or maybe I should say one byte. At the same time, I credit dealers that have…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: The Truth About Diversification
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe prevailing logic in document imaging industry circles is that as print volumes decline, dealers need to diversify their product offerings beyond office print. Those who argue…
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Our Advisory Board addresses diversification, supply chain issues, and e-commerce. Above, clockwise from top, AJ Baggott, Deb Dellaposta, Patrick Flesch, Jim George,…
