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December/January Double Issue Reveals Our 2026 WatchList and Highlights from the 40th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala

Why our fourth consecutive double flipbook issue, featuring our 2026 WatchList and highlights from the 40th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala, is a keeper!

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Q&A with Outgoing Datamax Inc. President Barry Simon

Retirements can be bittersweet for old industry friends, especially after three decades of working together in the dealer channel. Just ask Datamax’s Barry Simon and our Founder Frank Cannata.

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2026 WatchList – Office Technology PEOPLE in the Dealer Channel

The Cannata Report’s annual preview of key people in the dealer channel who will be making office technology news in the year ahead.

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2026 WatchList – Office Technology TRENDS in the Dealer Channel

The Cannata Report’s annual preview of what and who within the dealer channel will be making office technology news in the year ahead.

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ECONOMICS WATCH 2026 – Gains in Equity Wealth Continue to Power the Economy

In 2025, the S&P 500’s 16% rise allowed the U.S. economy to power ahead in spite of the disruptions and uncertainty created by erratic shifts in tariffs policy.

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Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, January 12 – 16, 2026

Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

Fridays with Frank – Three More TRENDS to Watch

In addition to AI, why cloud communication, distribution, and inkjet printing technology are three additional trends to watch in 2026.

PRINTING United Expo 2025: Office Technology Lessons Learned

Why players in the dealer channel are energized by what they saw at this year’s edition of PRINTING United Expo, the big North American print tradeshow.

Ben Ragusa: A Faithful Friend

Frank Cannata pays tribute to longtime industry friend Ben Ragusa, Jr., who passed away on December 19, 2025.

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    PICA Launches Honors Printing’s Role in America’s Founding

    Ahead of the United States of America’s official 250th anniversary on July 4th, the Printing Industry of the Carolinas launches year-long Initiative honoring print’s role in the country’s founding.

    National Postal Forum Appoints Dina Kessler to Board of Directors

    New NPF board member co-founded direct mail printing firm Kessler Creative in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2007, according to the National Postal Forum.

    ConnectWise Acquires zofiQ

    zofiQ acquisition brings AI-powered automation to IT solution providers, ConnectWise says: Resolve more tickets with the same team, deliver more consistent service, and unlock capacity for higher-value customer work.

    Pulse Technology’s Kyle Sallmen Promoted to Director of Information Technology

    Sallmen joined Pulse Technology, the Schaumburg, Illinois-based dealership, three years ago as virtual CIO.

    Canon U.S.A. and DigiTech Launch Texas LT3 Series UV LED True Flatbed Printers

    New wide-format inkjet UV-LED flatbed series combines high-speed performance and advanced color options to help print providers scale efficiently .and drive high-volume productivity and automation, says Canon U.S.A.

    Agfa Names Andy Clifton Head of Innovation at Inkjet Solutions Division

    Clifton, a 30-year veteran of digital printing, will lead Agfa’s inkjet research and development organization.

    CCP Solutions to Distribute the ScannX MFP 1000

    Dealer on Long Island, New York, can now offer the MFP 1000, which is powered by ScannX software, to its library clients.

    EnvisionWare’s Print Management Solutions Available from ScannX

    LPT:One cloud-based print management services are now available on the ScannX MFP 1000 Series multifunction printer for the library vertical market.

    Butterfly Equity Acquires ePac Flexible Packaging

    Acquirerd company ePac is the leader in digitally printed flexible packaging, says new private-equity owner/parent.

    Canon Ranked Seventh in U.S. Patent Ranking

    Canon Inc. is now in the top 10 for 42 years running. Which other innovative companies made the 2025 USPTO’s list of leading patent grantees?

    BTA’s e-automate Elevate & BTA IGNITE Orlando to Be Held March 19-21

    With a spring 2026 focus on e-automate, IT, and AI, Business Technology Association (BTA) dealer members receive 2-for-1 registration.

    Sharp Named a Great Employer to Work for in North Carolina by Best Companies Group

    Sharp’s direct sales division joins other distinguished organizations honored for creating an exceptional employee experience in the Tar Heel State.

    RockRoot Serves as a ‘Virtual Software Solutions Director’ for Dealerships

    New software solutions leadership service is designed to help dealerships sell and support business software, says founder Kristal Cook, formerly at ACDI.

    Emerald Document Imaging Looks Back on 2025

    Oh, baby, Long Island, New York, and NYC dealer Emerald Document Imaging has earned distinction from Ricoh with the OEM’s ProVision awards in the service and production categories!

    KDI Office Technology Announces Long-Term Partnerships with Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Phillies

    Philly professional baseball and hockey teams partner with Pennsylvania-based dealer KDI Office Technology.

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    Fridays with Frank – Three More TRENDS to Watch

    by Mark Vruno January 16, 2026

    In addition to AI, why cloud communication, distribution, and inkjet printing technology are three additional trends to watch in 2026.

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    Fridays with Frank – 2026 WatchList TREND: AI

    by Mark Vruno January 9, 2026

    Artificial intelligence is the proverbial “elephant in the room,” but Frank Cannata wonders why more office technology dealers aren’t talking out loud about AI as Q1 ’26 marches forward.

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