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HP Inc. and its subsidiaries announced fiscal 2023 second quarter net revenue of $12.9 billion, down 21.7% (down 18.0% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

SGT Capital announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Elatec GmbH from growth equity investor Summit Partners.

Standley Systems announced it has acquired Verity Group, enabling Standley Systems to expand its resources in North Texas and enhance its ability to serve clients in the region.

Frank G. Cannata is joined by special guest Mark Hart of ACDI to discuss the company’s expansion into the EV charging station space with its Terra Energy Services EV chargers.

Konica Minolta announced a move to strengthen its business in the monitoring and video security solutions market with a solution designed to mitigate the threat of gun violence, through the deployment of a new Visible Weapon Detection (VWD) module.

Fiery LLC announced two new, automated Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for the Konica Minolta AccurioPress 6120/6136/6136P and 6272P printers.

The Business Intelligence Group announced that ConnectWise has won in four categories and was named a finalist in the training category for the 2023 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards.

Xeikon America, Inc. announced that two of its Xeikon SX30000 digital printing presses have been purchased by HM Document Solutions.

Konica Minolta announced the latest additions to its bizhub i-Series, the bizhub 950i and 850i.

Frank G. Cannata offers a preview of our production print issue and delves deeper into why inkjet technology from RISO is a good fit for dealers like EO Johnson.

RJ Young CEO AJ Baggott also reveals the segments of the business performing well and the dealership’s strategy for running a thriving managed IT business.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers condensed office technology industry news highlights from the week of May 22-26

All Copy Products has merged with LaserCycle USA, amplifying its level of reach and service in providing quality care and expanded technology offerings.

Lexmark announced that Tonya Jackson has been named senior vice president and chief people officer and that Billy Spears succeeds Jackson as senior vice president and chief product delivery officer.

Frank G. Cannata offers fresh new commentary on the joint R&D and manufacturing venture between Ricoh and Toshiba after attending a briefing hosted by Larry White, president & CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions.

Cooper continues his conversation with The Cannata Report, focusing on Novatech’s year-to-date performance, its strategy for growing managed IT, diversification, hiring and retention challenges, and a much-needed company initiative. 

Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced the launch of six new models in the Arizona 1300 flatbed printer series, the 1340/1360/1380 GTF and 1340/1360/1380 XTF.

In this first of a multi-part series, Novatech CEO Dan Cooper discusses Novatech’s acquisitions strategy, identifying the types of companies and markets that are a good fit.