AI and ChatGPT represent the hottest trends of 2023, so what happens when The Cannata Report asks it to evaluate three dealer’s websites?
Features
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Virtual Panel Series | Women in the Office Technology Industry
by Scott Cullen July 20, 2023Six women in different roles in different segments of the office technology industry share their experiences working in this industry and the changes they’ve seen since starting.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Women Influencers 2023: Leading with Vision and Conviction
by Sharon Tosto Esker July 20, 2023This year’s three women influencers’ career paths are a source of inspiration for future generations of women leading dealerships in the office technology industry.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Sharp’s Cross-Functional Mentorship Program Empowers Growth and Inclusion
by CJ Cannata July 20, 2023Sharp’s Debbie Tyler, part of the steering committee of business leaders that developed Sharp’s women’s initiative, called W.I.S.E., for Women Influencing Sharp’s Evolution discusses the company’s pioneering program.
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Technology Trends
Copier Service Techs: Essential Traits That Make Them Indispensable
by Mark Vruno July 20, 2023Copier service technicians like being needed. Clients prefer them that way, too. So, what makes a winning service tech?
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Sales & Marketing
Vertical Markets: Exploring Niche Opportunities for Increased Sales and Deeper Connections
by Noel Ward July 20, 2023Vertical markets allow office technology dealers to expand their reach in the community and grow.
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Technology Trends
Xerox Light Production Spells Opportunity for Office Technology Dealers
by Scott Cullen July 20, 2023The Xerox PrimeLink Series of light production machines allow office technology dealers to move upstream.
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-CONNECT Dealer Tour | KDI Office Technology: Building a Legacy of Success
by Scott Cullen July 20, 2023KDI in Aston, Pennsylvania, like many office technology dealerships, is still finding its bearings after the COVID years.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: The Cannata Report’s Young Influencers Turn 10 Years Old
by Scott Cullen June 20, 2023The Young Influencers franchise in The Cannata Report celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen reflects on its origins and the impact of young influencers in the office technology industry.
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Uncategorized
CLICK: Nashville Networking with Novatech, RJ Young, and GreatAmerica
by Scott Cullen June 20, 2023Highlights from CJ Cannata’s May trip to Nashville to visit Novatech, RJ Young, and take in a Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel concert with his friends from GreatAmerica.
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Technology Trends
Japanese Headlines: Is the Partnership Between Ricoh and Toshiba Tec a Prelude to Industry Restructuring?
by Tetsuo Kubo June 20, 2023Further contraction in the office technology industry is not out of the question after the Ricoh and Toshiba Tec announcement.
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Technology Trends
European Headlines: Attracting New Talent to the Printing Industry
by Petra Diener June 20, 2023Is there a way to make the printing industry attractive to a younger generation of workers who are digital natives?
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Technology Trends
Frankly Speaking: Sharp is Primed for Production Print
by Frank G. Cannata June 20, 2023Sharp’s Shane Coffey answers The Cannata Report’s Frank G. Cannata’s questions about the new Sharp production print line.
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Technology Trends
Distribution Management Adapts to the Ever-Changing Office Technology Industry
by Scott Cullen June 20, 2023Rebranding to Distribution Management has been a game changer for the company as it diversifies its offerings.
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Technology Trends
Digital Media on the Rise: How Younger Workers Navigate Information in the 21st Century
by Mark Vruno June 20, 2023Digital media is shaping the work and social habits of a younger generation of workers and that digital trend will continue.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Young Influencers 2023: Youth Movement
by CJ Cannata June 20, 2023Meet the latest generation of young influencers who are driving their organizations in the office technology industry forward.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
The Gen Z Workplace Revolution: How Their Values are Reshaping the Future of Work
by Cary Sherburne June 20, 2023A shift is underway, and the time to prepare for a new generation of workers, including Gen Z is now.
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Sustainability
Sustainability Roadblocks in the Office Technology Industry
by Noel Ward June 20, 2023Sustainability around product and services offerings yields a strong and positive message, but why aren’t more vendors willing to talk about it?
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General Profiles
CR-Connect Dealer Tour: How Standley Systems Struck Gold in Oklahoma
by Scott Cullen June 20, 2023Founded in 1934 as a typewriter company, Standley Systems is now the premier office technology dealership in the state.
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Veteran's
Veteran’s Way | Paul Douglas: The Oldest Marine to Go Through Boot Camp
by Frank G. Cannata June 20, 2023Frank G. Cannata tells the story of Paul Douglas, a Marine notable for being the oldest to not only make it through boot camp but serve with distinction.
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The Cannata Report’s editor-in-chief Scott Cullen highlights the back-to-basics theme of the May issue, which focuses on A3, A4, and document management.
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CLICK: Sharp National Dealer Meeting
by Scott Cullen May 19, 2023Highlights from the Sharp National Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas, April 18-20.
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CLICK: American CoOP Meeting Lands in Saint Lucia
by Scott Cullen May 19, 2023The American CoOP meeting in Saint Lucia in April offered a fun-filled educational and social getaway for dealers and their guests.
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Technology Trends
Japanese Headlines: Ricoh Launches 21st Mid-Term Management Plan
by Tetsuo Kubo May 19, 2023Digitalization of business process services for major accounts in North America is a priority of Ricoh’s 21st Mid-Term Management Plan.
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Technology Trends
European Headlines: Are Managed Print Services Still Evolving?
by Petra Diener May 19, 2023Managed Print Services is nothing special anymore. It should come naturally to anyone selling document input/output hardware.