Founder Frank Cannata’s take on the Sharp Dealer Roadshow he attended in Atlanta in early March. He explains why he’s a big fan of these smaller OEM events out “on the road.”
Sharp
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation. SIICA markets Sharp’s Simply Smarter business products and solutions, such as Synappx applications, professional displays, laptops, desktop monitors and a full suite of copier and printer solutions, that can help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity so they can work smarter. SIICA markets its products through a vast network of independent dealerships as well as its through its direct sales division Sharp Business Systems (SBS). By accelerating collaboration, improving efficiencies, digitizing workflows and increasing information security, Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work through technology that is smart and easy to use.
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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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Video
Fridays with Frank: Frank Reviews the Sharp Roadshow in Atlanta
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares his opinion of the Sharp Roadshow in Atlanta. If you know Frank, you won’t be surprised he has something to say about Sharp’s foray into production print.
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Technology Trends
CLICK: Sharp Dealer Roadshow and FLEX Technology Group Conference
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOur President/CEO CJ Cannata and new Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno hit the road last month for events in Anaheim, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Technology Trends
Are Managed Print Services Still Relevant in This Era of Declining Page Volumes?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIndustry thought leaders debate the future of managed print services (MPS) as they closely monitor the return-to-office trend.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights March 3-7
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Roadshow Takeaways from Cali Are on Point
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoMFPs and broad diversification led the discussion at Sharp Electronics Corp’s third of four dealer road shows; ‘wait and see’ on tariffs.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights February 24-28
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Named to the 2025 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies List
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Electronics Corporation announced that Sharp has been named to the 2025 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Fraser Earns Sharp Triple A Platinum Service Provider Status for 2024
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFraser Advanced Information Systems has achieved the distinguished status of a Sharp Triple A Platinum Service Provider for 2024.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights February 17-21
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Allstar Business Machines Sells Office Equipment Assets to Sharp
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSouth Florida office equipment dealer shutters doors after 34 years in business.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Awarded with New Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract for Copiers and Printers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSharp has held a contract for copiers and printers for more than two decades with the member-focused, public cooperative. Sourcewell works with more than 50,000 participating agencies, including local government, educational and non-profit organizations throughout the United States.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights February 10-14
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Unveils Powerful, Professional-grade A4 Solutions for Office Printing
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoTrio of professional-grade color and monochrome printers—the BP-B550PW, BP-C545PW, BP-C131PW—along with a multifunction printer (MFP)—the BP-C131WD—are designed to meet the high-volume functionality needs of modern businesses.
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Technology Trends
Are Sharp’s Dynabook Computers a Dyn-O-Mite Diversification Opportunity?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenMike Marusic, Sharp president & CEO, talks margins and outlines the office-tech dealer opportunity for the OEM’s Dynabook laptop devices.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
3 Sharp Executives Recognized on 2025 Listing of CRN Channel Chiefs
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe prestigious list recognizes IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Multifunction Printers Receive Security Validation from Keypoint Intelligence
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDocument systems based on Sharp’s latest Controller Platform have passed Security Validation Testing for Device Penetration conducted by Keypoint Intelligence along with testing partner Agile Cybersecurity Solutions.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Color-Logic and Touch7 Collaborate on Graphic Design USA Magazine Contest Winner
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSharp Color Printing Systems turned to the Color-Logic Metallic Color System and the Touch7 Color System to promote its BP-1200S digital press.
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Technology Trends
From AI to Diversification to Quantum Computing: The Executive Connection Summit Sets the Agenda for Future Success
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe best way to describe the Executive Connection Summit for anyone who has never attended is one-part think tank, one-part educational forum, and one-part networking conference.
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In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, The Cannata Report’s Editor-in-Chief, Scott Cullen, substitutes for Frank while Frank attends the Impact Networking company meeting in Mexico.
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Each year, The Cannata Report sets as its mission to spotlight the developments shaping the future of office technology in our Annual WatchList.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights November 25-29
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Welcomes Mark Quiroz as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Display Division
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America hired Mark Quiroz as senior vice president and general manager of its display division.
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Sales & Marketing
Balancing the Scales: The Changing Dynamics Between Independent Dealers and OEM Direct Branches
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIn 2022, nearly one-third of responding dealers reported competing against OEM branches as their chief source of anxiety; last year, the percentage calmed to half that number (16%).