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Keypoint Intelligence announced that two Brother scanners have won two Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 Scanner Pick Awards.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday provides a rapid recap of office technology and services industry news from the week of March 13-17.

Epson announced availability of its new 24-, 36- and 44-inch production-class SureColor T-Series and SureColor P-Series printing solutions.

Flex Technology Group announced the acquisition of Advance Business Systems, Maryland-based business solutions dealer founded in 1964.

AD Solutions announced that it has recently acquired Core Imaging USA, an office equipment dealership and Managed IT Services provider with offices in Longwood and Tampa, Florida.

WiZiX Technology Group, Inc. announcef the acquisition of select Toshiba America Business Solutions commercial accounts in the Reno Nevada and Lake Tahoe regions.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. announced the organization’s success at the 2023 Worldstar Global Packaging Awards for its innovative shipping solution for ink supply units.

Frank G. Cannata is joined by GreatAmerica’s Jennie Fisher for an informative discussion about her career and the challenges and rewards of being a woman working and moving up the career ladder in this industry.

The Cannata Report’s March issue focuses on 10 dealer diversification strategies in such areas as VoIP, label and barcode printers, digital printing packaging, production print, inkjet technology, and more.

Toshiba America Business Solutions announced the Duplex Linerless Thermal Printer that simultaneously prints on both sides of a label without using a liner or backing material. 

Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced the launch of a new, scanner – the imageFORMULA R30 Office Document Scanner, which users can just plug in directly to a computer and start scanning right away.

Toshiba’s Steven Tungate shares an update on the supply chain and backorders as well as what his company has learned from the experience.

Konica Minolta announced it has been named a “Major Player” in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2022-2023 Vendor Assessment.

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is showcasing its portfolio at the CCE International Corrugated and Carton Exhibition, 14 to 16 March in Munich.

Terra Energy Services, a division of Access Control Devices, Inc. welcomed Electronic Office Systems as an authorized reseller of its electric vehicle (EV) products.

Konica Minolta’s Laura Blackmer offers an update on the supply chain and backorders as well as what her company has learned from the experience.

Landa Digital Printing and Superior Packaging and Finishing announce that Superior has purchased a Landa S10P Nanographic Printing Press.

Komori America announced that House of Printing has invested through the purchase of an eight-color, 37-inch Komori GL837P equipped with Komori’s LED-UV curing system.

Kelley Connect announced the acquisition of Oasys, a Burlington, WA company, its second acquisition in Northwest Washington in the past six months.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday presents document imaging industry news highlights from the week of March 6-10.

Lake Business Products announced that it has named Jeremy Wood as its new president/CEO, effective February 2023.

Novatech announced the acquisition of ACT Business Machines, a Tennessee-based business technology provider specializing in Managed Print, copiers/printers, IT Services, and Cloud technologies.

Frank G. Cannata takes a trip down memory lane as he recalls some of the more notable technological innovations that have allowed office technology dealers to diversify their product offerings.