For Japanese Office Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the prospects for recovery in 2021 hinge heavily on the economic performances of the…
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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Breaking News, Business & Finance
EFI Fiery Digital Front End Available for Sharp MX-8081 and MX-7081 MFPs
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenElectronics For Imaging, Inc. and Sharp Corporation announced the availability of an EFI Fiery digital front end for Sharp MX-8081 and MX-7081 multi-function printers…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: How Can OEMs Help Dealers Diversify Part 2
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this second and final follow-up to our three-part series of Fridays with Frank videos on how dealers can diversify, Frank G. Cannata offers his…
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Technology Trends
Virtual Panel Series: New Solutions to Diversify Your Dealership
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThere is a wide array of opportunities to diversify your dealership beyond traditional office copy and print. New diversification opportunities are emerging every year…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Manic Monday: Imaging Industry News Highlights February 8-12
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHappy Monday! Time to start your week with The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday featuring imaging industry news highlights from the previous week condensed for quick and…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Time for the Imaging Technology Industry to Step Up
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn today’s Fridays with Frank video, Frank G. Cannata discusses an imaging technology industry initiative that he is extremely passionate about…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Rolls out Four New Monochrome Devices
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America has added four new monochrome devices to their business product line that include two desktop…
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Awards & Charity
Sharp’s John Sheehan and Bob Madaio Recognized by CRN As Channel Chiefs
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named John Sheehan, senior vice president…
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In our latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata identifies more companies that he is watching in 2021 and why he is watching them…
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The Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its first event of 2021, Spring Break, hosted by BTA Southeast, March 19-20…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Virtual Panel Series Special Edition: Overcoming Adversity
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOur 35th Anniversary Awards celebration coverage continues with a conversation with executives from the nine companies honored with Frank Awards in 2020. They recap…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Rolls out Two High-Speed Color MFPs
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America has introduced two high-speed color document systems designed for high-volume environments…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Unveils Complete Remote Work Technology Bundles
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America has announced the launch of its complete remote work technology bundles designed for employees…
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
35th Annual Survey | Results & Analysis: A4 MFP Manufacturer Ratings
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWith companies such as Brother, Epson, HP, Lexmark, OKI Data, and Xerox offering A4 devices, dealers have an array of options to choose from beyond the Big Six OEMs…
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
35th Annual Survey | Results & Analysis: Dealer Sentiment
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFor the past three years, we tracked dealer optimism and pessimism in three areas—A3, A4, and production print. This year we decided to simplify things and just asked dealers…
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Winners of the 2020 Frank Awards were revealed during the YouTube premiere broadcast of our Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala sponsored…
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
35th Annual Dealer Survey | Results and Analysis: Dealer Dedication
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe number of dedicated dealers participating in our Survey over the past three years has been consistent. In 2018, the percentage of dedicated dealers…
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Dealer Survey & The Cannata Dinner
35th Annual Dealer Survey | Results and Analysis: Greatest Growth Opportunities
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWe don’t believe we need to remind dealers again about the necessity of diversifying beyond traditional A3 technology. Most seem to be doing fine on their own. However…
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General ProfilesCR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-CONNECT 2020 Dealer Tour: Vision’s Quest
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenVision Office Systems in Charlotte, North Carolina, is proof positive that successful dealerships also come in small packages. The company represents…
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Awards & Charity
Meet the Best Female and Male Executive 2020 Frank Award Nominees
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s 2020 Virtual Awards and Charities Gala, sponsored by Hytec Dealer Services and ConnectWise, is scheduled for Thursday…
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The Cannata Report’s 2020 Virtual Awards and Charities Gala, sponsored by Hytec Dealer Services and ConnectWise, is scheduled for Thursday…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Printerlogic Receives Sharp OSA Validation for Its Control Panel App
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging has announced that PrinterLogic has received Sharp OSA validation of its Control Panel Application for Sharp multifunction printers…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Bolsters A4 Lineup with Nine New Models for Office and Home Use
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging has added nine new models to its existing letter-sized A4 printer lineup, providing a total of 19 A4 models for home and office use…
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Vision Office Systems Announces Expansion into Asheville, NC Marketplace
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenVision Office Systems has announced the expansion their geographic footprint. With the help of Sharp, the 23 year old office technology company…
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The impact of COVID-19 was evident in the recently released financial statements by Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Ricoh, and Toshiba Tec whose fiscal years ended on March…