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The economy is heading into the final two months of 2024 in very good shape. This has manifested in solid GDP growth, low unemployment, and moderate inflation. However, the current situation is not without risk.

COECO Office Systems is officially rebranding under the name UBEO Business Services, effective November 1, 2024.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has named Tony Golobic and Bruce Kropschot to the 2024 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame.

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

HP Inc. announced a new HP Amplify program for partners, HP Amplify AI.

Kodak Alaris announced the integration of generative AI with its award-winning Intelligent Document Processing software, KODAK Info Input Solution.

In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, special guest Lynn Pickford of Precision Copy Products in Clairton, Pennsylvania, has a question about diversification for Frank G. Cannata.

PRINTING United Alliance and the Advertising Specialty Institute announced details of an exclusive new ASI Show pavilion debuting at PRINTING United Expo 2026, held September 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Pulse Technology hosted several national leaders from the New Jersey-based Sharp Electronics USA Corporation.

Epson announced it has added new media from UPM Raflatac to its “Epson Tested” media list for the OmniLink TM-L100 and TM-L90II liner-free compatible (LFC) thermal label printers.

Stramaglio Consulting announced that MPS Monitor has joined The Consortium. MPS Monitor is a recognized leader in the global Managed Print Services industry, with headquarters in Europe and direct operations in North America and Asia.

Students at Jericho High School participated in a book signing on October 22 in support of their work as part of the Future Authors Project, a writing workshop supported by Canon Solutions America, Inc.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. announced it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024.

Square 9 announced it received a Buyer’s Choice Award from TrustRadius.

The Cannata Report has announced the presenters for the 2024 Frank Awards which will be presented at its 39th Annual Awards & Charities Gala on November 7, 2024, at The Madison Hotel in Moorestown, New Jersey.

Reinvention drives increased profitability despite a challenging quarter for Xerox’s equipment sales

ECI Software Solutions announced six of its products have received a 2024 Buyer’s Choice Award from TrustRadius.

In this follow-up to Frank G. Cannata’s PRINTING United overview, Frank recaps his conversations with Xerox executives about the company’s production print strategy.

Color-Logic announced that the S.M.A.R.T. Centre Artwork Library now includes more than 200 press-ready marketing files featuring more than 400 SKUs.

Dynabook Americas, Inc. announced the appointment of Mike Marusic, who also serves as president and CEO of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, as its new president, effective October 1.

Pulse Technology is hosting a Technology Showcase Wednesday, November 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the company’s Schaumburg location, 201 E. Commerce Drive.

The Long Island Business News announced its 60 Most Influential Long Islanders for 2024, with Seymour Liebman, executive vice president of Canon U.S.A., Inc., earning inclusion for his contributions to both the company and his community.

MPS Monitor announced its recognition as the Best MPS Software Provider in the 2024 MPSA Leadership Awards.

In this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata has a revelation about the value of third-party distribution to the office technology dealer channel and the hardware OEMs.