Frank G. Cannata presents an overview of the International Copier Dealer Association (ICDA) March meeting, identifying the highlights, including a presentation on dealer diversification as well as his thoughts on the benefits of membership in one of these groups.
Diversification
New ways office technology dealers with roots in traditional copier businesses can expand their product offerings beyond traditional printing and copier services. Diversification strategies include engaging in new business endeavors that either complement or enhance existing offerings like managed IT services or devoting resources towards entirely new product lines or services like electric vehicle charging stations.
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CR EventsTechnology Trends
Successful Business Diversification Strategy Drives POA’s Growth
by Frank G. CannataAfter attending POA’s Annual Meeting, it was clear this leading office technology provider is giving the document imaging industry a lesson in developing a successful strategy for diversification.
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CR EventsBreaking News, Business & Finance
POA’s Doug Pitassi on Planning an Annual Business Sales Meeting
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata spoke to Pacific Office Automation’s Doug Pitassi on how he and his colleagues strategized an agenda for their recent annual meeting themed “Grit.” Pitassi shares his goals for the meeting, his passion for the document imaging channel, and the importance of strong business leadership.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: More Lessons Learned from Pacific Office Automation’s Sales Meeting
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this episode of “Fridays with Frank,” Frank Cannata focuses on the importance of diversification, which he learned at a Pacific Office Automation sales meeting. He believes that office technology dealers and manufacturers should also embrace this lesson.
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In this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank has some advice for dealers that will keep revenues flowing, make their businesses profitable, and position them for continued…
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VideoBreaking News, Business & Finance
The Top 10 Document Imaging Industry Trends of 2023 Countdown Part 2
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s President & CEO CJ Cannata and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen continue with their countdown of the Top 10 document imaging industry trends to watch in 2023…
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VideoBreaking News, Business & Finance
The Top 10 2023 Document Imaging Industry Trends Countdown Part 1
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s President & CEO CJ Cannata and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen count down the Top 10 document imaging industry trends to watch in 2023. In Part 2, CJ and…
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Technology Trends
2023 Watchlist: The Trends, Companies, People, and Events We are Watching in the Coming Year
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOffice technology trends and document imaging industry trends to watch in 2023.
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Awards & CharityWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
CompTIA and Out in Tech Partner to Increase Career Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Tech Talent
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCompTIA announced it is collaborating with Out in Tech, the world’s largest community of LGBTQ+ tech professionals that seeks greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace….
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
Dealers Rate Their Vendors in Our November Survey Issue
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOne of the highlights of our November issue is the second part of our 37th Annual Dealer Survey. In this issue, we examine dealers’ biggest concerns and reveal the ratings of their A3 and A4 OEMs…
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Technology Trends
Diversification Row: Leading the Charge with EV Chargers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe announcement in January that ACDI was entering the electric vehicle (EV) charger business was initially met with skepticism and curiosity. At that time, the war…
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
37th Annual Dealer Survey: Diversification Opportunities
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenExhibits 1.41-1.45 For many dealers, diversifying their product offerings is critical to remain relevant with customers. Since 2015, we have asked dealers to identify their…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
PRINTING United Alliance Appoints Lisbeth Lyons Black Director, Women in Print Alliance
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenPRINTING United Alliance announced that Lisbeth Lyons Black will assume a new role within the organization as director, Women in Print Alliance…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Meet Women Influencer Moonsun Park
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOur video coverage of the 2022 Women Influencers continues with Sharp Electronics Corporation CFO and SVP of Finance Moonsun Park sharing…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Meet Women Influencer Leonie Forristal
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s video coverage of our 2022 Women Influencers continues with a conversation with Kyocera Document Solution America’s…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Meet Women Influencer Holly DeSantis
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s video coverage of our 2022 Women Influencers continues with a conversation with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.’s…
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Under the Influence
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIt’s often fascinating to reflect on the roads traveled that led you to the place where you are today. I’ve written…
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Women Influencers of 2022 spotlight the CFOs of Konica Minolta, Kyocera, and Sharp Business.
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Issue Announcements
June Issue Celebrates Document Imaging Industry’s Young Influencers
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataThis is the ninth year we’ve had the privilege of honoring the document imaging industry’s young influencers. When I first conceived…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Out Leadership Releases the Annual State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index for 2022
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOut Leadership unveiled the State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index for 2022 and accompanying U.S. State CEO Business Briefs. The State…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Epson to Showcase Hospitality POS and Labeling Solutions at National Restaurant Association Show 2022
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEpson announced plans to showcase its solutions at the National Restaurant Association Show. Epson’s solutions and demonstrations…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Frank Offers Dealers More Advice on Future-Proofing Their Business
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the second part of a two-part Fridays with Frank series, Frank G. Cannata has a few more suggestions as to how dealers can expand their…
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CR Events
Register for The Cannata Report’s Diversification Gone Wrong Webinar
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAs traditional office print has declined, many office technology dealers have diversified their offerings to great success. However, not all diversification…
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Breaking News, Business & FinanceWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Konica Minolta Celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Minolta announced efforts to bring its employees together to learn, give and grow in support of International Women’s Day. IWD is a global…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: What’s Got Frank All Riled Up This Morning?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn our latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is mad as hell, and he wants everyone to know what’s got him ticked off…