DANCING WITH THE CANNATAS: Power couple refocuses, and not to the beat that you may think. They say their true passion no longer is the office technology beat. It’s “cutting a rug” on U.S. dance floors nationwide! Read our Breaking News for April 1st . . .
Office Technology
Office technology refers to the use of computer systems, software and networks for processing and distribution of data and communicating information in the organization. Office technology is a form of technology that can be used in an office environment. This includes printers, computers, paper shredders, and phone systems, and can also include software solutions, managed print and managed IT services, and other forms of technology support for a business.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Half of Tenants View Poor Technical Experience as Leading Pain Point Hindering In-office Attendance
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWith 65% of tenants expressing interest in a mobile access app, leaders need to ensure investment is allocated to the right technology that provides the technical experience occupants and their internal teams desire, according to the 2025 VTS Global Workplace Report.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
“Monday with Mark:” Office Technology News Highlights March 24-28
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to “Monday with Mark,” our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
viaim’s RecDot Empowers Smart, Paperless Offices for a ‘Greener’ Future
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPaperless offices proponent says in the United States alone, the amount of paper wasted on meeting notes each year equals the destruction of over 4,000 fully grown trees—a silent cost of everyday inefficiency that its AI-empowered RecDot earbud device refuse to ignore.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
A Look Back at the Business Technology Association’s ‘Spring Break’ 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoA video recap of BTA’s business technology dealer event earlier this month in Orlando, Florida, that featured some content-rich educational sessions.
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CR Special Features
Shore Business Solutions Rides the Wave of Expansion and Growth
by Frank G. CannataThe Konica Minolta and Sharp dealer in New Jersey has quadrupled its business solutions revenues in six years!
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Doceo Expands Maryland Presence with Acquisition, Enhancing Local Service and Office Technology Solutions
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoStrategic acquisition of Landis Office Center Inc.’s copy and print division strengthens dealer’s ability to deliver advanced office technology solutions and exceptional customer service across Western and Central Maryland.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Proven IT, a Midwest Office Technology Dealership, Acquires Professional Document Solutions in Colorado
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoChicago area-based office technology dealer expands its presence to the Rocky Mountains.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Novatech Strengthens Nationwide Presence with United Office Systems Acquisition
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNashville-based dealers increases its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan with latest acquisition.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Who Is This Vruno Guy?
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThis resilient crowd is worthy of a tough motto.
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Hiring & Retention
The Service Tech Crunch: Why Hiring and Retention Is Harder than Ever and What Dealers Can Do About It
by Noel Wardby Noel WardAs experienced equipment technicians retire and fewer recruits enter the field, dealerships must rethink training, hiring and retention strategies.
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Get to know Jordan Liebman, new head of U.S. marcom for Konica Minolta: In this exclusive Cannata Report interview, the marketing/communications SVP reveals a love of storytelling . . . and gym shoes.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Disrupting Modern Office Technology: James Colgan on Data-driven Workplaces
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoPODCAST: As businesses navigate the complexities of hybrid work, Envoy CPO Colgan explains why rigid workplace policies fail and how data-driven insights can create smarter, more productive office technology environments.
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Breaking News, Business & FinanceAwards & Charity
KDI Office Technology Named Presenting Sponsor for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoKDI Office Technology has been named the Presenting Sponsor for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. For the past six years, through the efforts of its nonprofit arm, KDI Cares Foundation, KDI Office Technology has served as a Flagship Sponsor, demonstrating unwavering support for the American Cancer Society’s mission.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Detail of Spectral Breakthrough Underlying Alwan’s Hydra Technology for Color Management
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoTAGA session to cover the cost, time, and accuracy advantages of spectral over colorimetric data for better color management.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Return to Office, but Not Returning to Collaboration?
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoEmployees need more than presence amid the return to office: They need purposeful tech to connect and engage, according to the Appspace 2025 Workplace Experience Trends & Insights Report.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Modern Office Methods Announces Multi-year Branding Sponsorship with FC Cincinnati
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoBranding partnership begins with the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, which kicks off Saturday, February 22.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
New Research Reveals Stark Disconnect Between Companies’ Technology Investments and What Businesses, Workers Truly Need
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDiversified’s groundbreaking report indicates fit-for-purpose workplace structures and technology–emphasizing flexibility vs. control–are what employers and employees need now.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
CFBT Acquires Trio of Local Office Technology Companies in Upstate New York
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDuplicating Consultants, Buffalo Copier & Imaging Solutions, and Ambind Corp. join the office technology “family” at Copier Fax Business Technologies Inc.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Kelley Create Acquires Boynton Office Systems to Enhance Technology Solutions Across Alaska
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoUnion with Washington state-based dealer to enhance the office technology landscape by integrating the strengths and expertise of both companies.
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Economics & Business
Japanese Headlines: Otsuka Corporation Achieves Annual Sales of 1 Trillion Yen with Its Total Office Solution Vision
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboJapanese manufacturer Otsuka Corp. achieves annual sales of $6.6 billion (USD) with its Total Office Solution vision.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Quantum Patent Milestone for Spectral Capital
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFirm’s second major patent milestone in the quantum computing arena; 104 provisional patents have been filed to date with goal to file some 400 more by the end of 2025.
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Technology Trends
Japanese Headlines: JBMIA Investigates Paper Output in Key Vertical Markets
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboThe Printer and MFP Subcommittee of the Japanese Business Machine and Information System Industries Association (JBMIA) recently announced the results of a domestic survey on “business areas where paper output remains strong,” a topic of great interest in the MFP/printer industry.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta’s Healthcare-enabled MFP Addresses Challenges Providers Face Capturing and Exchanging Patient Information
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Minolta announced the release of its latest version of the Healthcare-enabled MFP Plus, connected by Kno2.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Sharp’s Dave Dwyer’s 4 Honest Responses to How the Company Handled the Supply Chain Challenge
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDave Dwyer, VP, supply chain & operations for Sharp, provides an update on the status of Sharp’s backorders, lessons learned dealing with supply chain challenges, and what’s in Sharp’s product pipeline for 2023.