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Economics columnist Henry Willmore examines the economic trends that seem to be running counter to previous predictions about a recession occurring in the first half of 2023.

Impact Networking announced that it has been selected as a nominee in the Service Partner of the Year category for the 24th annual Mira Awards program.

Konica Minolta announced its Security and Compliance Consultant, Mark Barsky, will be a speaker at the New York Cyber Security Summit on March 23, 2023.

In recognition of International Women’s Day 2023, The Cannata Report is proud to share the following reflection from Tanja Omeragic of ConnectWise about being a woman in the tech industry and her advice to other women in the workplace.

ConnectWise announced the full agenda and lineup of speakers and sessions that will be featured at IT Nation London 2023, taking place 20-22 March at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel.

HP Inc. announced the winners of its inaugural 2022 Amplify Impact Awards, celebrating partner Sustainable Impact achievements across six categories.

Impact Networking announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Impact to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2023.

Fisher’s Technology announced its continued expansion within Western Montana with the acquisition of Alter Enterprise as of March 1, 2023.

Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office announced the expansion of its IT Services Division with the acquisition of ACP Technologies (ACP), a managed IT and Cybersecurity Services provider.

Komori America announced that Color Craft Graphic Arts has invested in a 40-inch, six-color Lithrone G40 (GL640 advance), scheduled to be installed this month.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday presents office technology and services industry news highlights from the week of February 27 to March 3.

Frank G. Cannata, inspired by an article in The New York Times, ponders the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce on the office technology dealer channel.

Epson America, Inc. announced the availability of three new A3 line head multifunction printers as part of its WorkForce Enterprise portfolio.

Epson has announced that its new m-Series OmniLink TM-m30III and TM-m30III-H thermal receipt printers are now available through Epson Authorized Partners.

Copier Careers’ Jessica Crowley discusses the office tech talent shortfall and hiring and retention challenges facing dealers in the office technology and document imaging industry.

PRINTING United Alliance announced its month-long celebration of Women’s History Month, with a line-up of conversations with industry advocates, dedicated content, a special podcast series, and more.

ResumeBuilder.com has published a recent survey report that explores the usage of ChatGPT in the workplace. The report also shares insight into the advantages of using the AI chatbot.

Inspired by a recent article in The New York Times, Frank G. Cannata expresses his concerns about technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and growing interest in e-commerce.

Stramaglio Consulting announced that Parker PowerSales LLC has joined The Consortium, a think tank of imaging industry leaders focused on helping the channel grow and thrive.

Epson announced plans to showcase hospitality technology solutions at MURTEC 2023, the multi-unit restaurant technology conference.

Alwan Color Expertise will fulfill increasing demand from the continent’s packaging, label, and specialty print segments with new major distributor and color technology developer ColorConsulting USA.

Canon Inc. announced that the company has established the Canon PSIRT (Product Security Incident Response Team), and security website designed to gather and centralize information on, and respond to, product and service vulnerabilities.

Konica Minolta announced that CRN a brand of The Channel Company, has named All Covered, its IT Services Division to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the MSP Elite 150 category for 2023.

Genetec Inc. announced a new collaboration with Axis Communications that will see the introduction of Axis Powered by Genetec, the industry’s first enterprise-level access control offering.