Remember June? It wasn’t that long ago. It only ended yesterday. Because we are feeling nostalgic and because you may have missed some…
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More than 120,000 visitors from 147 countries traveled to Barcelona for ITMA 2019, June 20-26. The exhibition is described by ITMA Services, the…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Xerox Unveils Baltoro HF Inkjet Production Press
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenXerox announces the Xerox Baltoro HF Inkjet Press, a cut-sheet production press that enables clients to print high-volume, transactional…
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On the final morning of the recent Interact conference, held in Boulder and Denver, Colorado June 4-7, I talked with Brad, a Ricoh customer…
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Never underestimate the value of a manufacturer roadshow. These regional events provide OEMs with an opportunity to get up close and personal…
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HP Inc. has released its 2018 Sustainable Impact Report, including a goal to increase recycled content plastics across its print and personal systems…
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Ricoh Survey Dispels Workplace Generation Gap Myth
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataPlenty of ink has been spilled writing about the conflicts between baby boomers and millennials in the workplace. Millennials are stereotyped as lazy…
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The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) announced the winners of their 2019 Global MPS Leadership Awards with Supplies Network…
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Issue Announcements
June Issue Spotlights Next-Generation of Industry Leaders
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataWith its focus on bright young stars across the imaging industry, The Cannata Report’s 6th Annual Young Influencers Issue ““ presented for…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Kyocera Appoints New VP of Human Resources
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAfter discussing the need to recruit talent from outside the industry during Kyocera Document Solutions America’s annual dealer meeting in…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Xerox Still a Contender After Acquiring Two Dealers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenConsidering all the turmoil that Xerox has been through the past year and a half, one of the last things we would have expected was news emerging out…
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Need to fill a tech position? That might pose a challenge, according to the 2019 Technician Salary Survey from Copier Careers. The staffing firm…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
HP and Xerox Expand Business Relationship
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHP Inc. and Xerox Corporation have announced an expansion of the companies’ business relationship. Xerox will source from HP certain…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Datamax Acquires Copier Division of Firmin’s Office City
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDatamax has announced the acquisition of the copier division of Texarkana-based Firmin’s Office City. This agreement further etches the…
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May was not a month for earth-shattering announcements in the channel. We saw a few acquisitions, a host of new product introductions, promotions, net new personnel additions…
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If April was a quiet month for acquisitions, May wasn’t much more active with only seven acquisitions reported. A few big dealers acquired, expanding their regional footprints, and two OEMs…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Waugerman Named New Lexmark President & CEO
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWill the third time be a charm? After its last two presidents and CEO’s left after short stints in that position, Lexmark has announced that its board of directors has unanimously selected…
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Issue Announcements
Our May Issue Makes Great Holiday Weekend Reading
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWith Memorial Day weekend upon us, we invite you to include the May issue of The Cannata Report in your holiday reading plans while your relaxing at the beach or in the backyard, or wherever…
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CR Events
Frankly Speaking: Industry Leaders Share Their Knowledge at SDG Meeting
by Frank G. CannataThe Select Dealer Group (SDG) held its annual owners meeting May 7-9 at the Houston Airport Marriott. Deb Dellaposta, president, Doing Better Business, Inc., invited CJ and…
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In our May print issue, six leasing company executives, each highly visible at imaging industry events, responded to questions about declining print output and falling hardware…
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. has been named the first recipient of Marco’s Vendor of the Year award, a new designation to recognize its technology partners…
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We received an invitation from Tyson Stargel, vice president of Stargel Office Solutions, to provide a keynote address at the dealership’s annual open house. Held at Minute Maid…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Frankly Speaking: An Old Friend Returns to the Fold
by Frank G. CannataWe have known Mike Pietrunti since he joined Sharp in 1989 after leaving Monroe. He rose to the top at Sharp, leading the company’s dealer operations as group vice president…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
The Leasing Industry Reacts to the Current Rate of Acquisitions
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOur 2019 Virtual Panel series concludes in our May issue with a topic near and dear to every dealer’s heart, and pocketbook, leasing. Six leasing company executives, each highly visible…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Epson’s Mark Mathews Wants Dealers to Think About Inkjet
by Frank G. CannataCJ and I were very happy to see that Mark Mathews had returned to the world of imaging. He is currently vice president of Epson America, Inc. Seiko Epson Corporation, or simply…