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A good salesperson shouldn’t be all that difficult to find. However, finding a good salesperson looking for a first-time or new opportunity in the office technology dealer channel is more challenging, particularly in the current environment.

Crawford Technologies will showcase its solutions at thINK Ahead 2024, held July 17-19 in Boca Raton, Florida.

Frank shares his experiences at a 4th of July celebration at the home of Linda and Larry Weiss, expresses his gratitude for the friendships he’s made over the years throughout the industry, and then outlines our travel plans for the rest of 2024.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

eProductivity Software announced the opening of its new UK ePS Escada office and manufacturing facility in Malton, North Yorkshire.

This week on an early holiday edition of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata revisits the dealer revenue data we collected in our 38th Annual Dealer Survey and what that says about the state of the independent dealer channel.

Square 9 Softworks was recognized for the 10th consecutive quarter as G2’s newest report highlights the provider’s strong commitment to customer return on investment.

Konica Minolta announced the launch of the next generation of its award-winning bizhub i-Series multifunctional printers (MFP), the bizhub One i-Series.

M13 Graphics has chosen a Landa Digital Printing Nanographic Printing Press to take on production of the company’s large portfolio of print products, M13 and Landa.

Stramaglio Consulting announced the addition of Operation New Uniform (ONU) to The Consortium. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida, a decade ago, ONU is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering active duty servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses as they transition from military life to purposeful, stable careers.

Unexpectedly high inflation readings during the first three months of this year threw a wrench into the Federal Reserve’s plans to ease monetary policy. The data from April and May have been much more favorable. They have provided reassurance that inflation is indeed on a downward trajectory.

Orange County Business Journal affirms Toshiba America Business Solutions’ welcoming culture and environment by naming the solutions innovator one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Orange County, California.   

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. announced its attendance at the PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada in September 2024.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

AD Solutions, recently recognized on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies, continues its ambitious growth trajectory by acquiring QualPath, an established office equipment dealership serving Miami and all of South Florida.

In this week’s edition of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata, CJ Cannata, and Scott Cullen share their heartfelt appreciation and well wishes for BTA’s Bob Goldberg as he begins his retirement. 

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation announced that its Employee Advised Fund completed its annual spring pledge to the community by awarding $250k to nonprofits in the Eastern Iowa area.

Canon Solutions America has sponsored the Print is Life campaign. More information on the value of print, focusing on its ability to attract attention while also having potential to assist in selling products, as well as its ability to be a sustainable asset, can be found on the Print is Life resource center.

Fiery, LLC announced it was recognized with two prestigious PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Awards.

U.S. Bank announced Tina Eickhoff as the new head of its equipment finance business. Eickhoff will replace Tony Cracchiolo, who is retiring after leading U.S. Bank Equipment Finance for the past decade.

Stramaglio Consulting announced that AVB Logistics LLC has joined The Consortium. AVB offers integrated, professional, project management services specializing in “Boots on the ground” advanced team support in the continental United States or abroad.

A heartwarming and memorable event celebrates Bob Goldberg, a pillar of our industry.

Francis McMahon, executive vice president, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America, Inc. earned a 2024 Champion of Education Award from the Graphic Communications Scholarship Foundation (GCSF).

ELATEC Inc. announced that Chris Randall has joined ELATEC as senior business development outreach manager based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

PRINTING United Alliance announced the winners of its 2024 Pinnacle Awards program. The winning products and technologies can be accessed on the special online showcase here, with many being showcased at PRINTING United Expo this September 10-12 in Las Vegas.