One 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…
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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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…
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Issue Announcements
February Issues Highlights Dealer Diversification Mistakes and Opportunities
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOne of my favorite things is learning how dealers are diversifying their product and services offerings. Even though I haven’t been following this industry…
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Our Advisory Board addresses diversification, supply chain issues, and e-commerce. Above, clockwise from top, AJ Baggott, Deb Dellaposta, Patrick Flesch, Jim George,…
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Retailers know that the accelerated shift toward more e-commerce workflows will never go away. COVID-19’s impact continues globally in merchant locations and billions…
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Since the height of the pandemic in 2020, companies such as Canon U.S.A., DocuWare, Konica Minolta, Square 9, and Xerox have introduced health-related management…
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We may only be a month into 2022, but many dealers are already worried about the ongoing trend of declining print “clicks” for the year ahead. Most agree that diversifying…
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As office printing continues to suffer, both from the ongoing migration to digital formats and then exacerbated by the pandemic and work-from-home policies…
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The theme of The Cannata Report’s February issue, which is scheduled to launch later this week, is diversification. Included in that issue is a Virtual…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Frank Identifies Two of the Hottest Topics at the SDG Meeting
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this second of a two-part Fridays with Frank episode, Frank G. Cannata shares more insights he gained from hosting a panel of office technology…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: How Can OEMs Help Dealers Diversify Part 1
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn a follow-up to our previous series of Fridays with Frank videos on how dealers can diversify, Frank G. Cannata offers his perspective…