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A digital-first mindset, which includes cybersecurity and managed IT, is driving profitability and boosting print hardware sales.
Office Technology News, May 4 – 8, 2026
Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
Agfa and Hybrid Software to Bring Full Variable Data to Digital Folding Carton Production
Agfa and Hybrid Software join forces to unlock full VDP potential and accelerate the transition toward more efficient, fully digital production workflows.
European Print Industry Shapes the Future of AI-Driven Commerce
Printing associations IOP, BVDM and Intergraf jointly develop an industry standard for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to support AI-driven commerce in Europe.
Digital Textile Printing Market Outlook Through 2034
The global digital textile printing market was valued at nearly $5 billion last year and could exceed $12.5 billion by 2034, projects Dataintelo Consulting Pvt Ltd.
Arden Software to Share Glimpse into the Future of Packaging Design
At its upcoming user conference in mid-June, Arden Software will preview the next era of packaging design technology in Park City, Utah.
Meteor Inkjet Awarded for Enterprise Sustainable Development
Based in the United Kingdom, Meteor Inkjet electronics drive digital printers for on-demand book production. A significant proportion of books made by non-digital printers are pulped before being read.
A&B Business Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with JD Young Technologies
Similar to JD Young, the Sioux Falls, South Dakota dealership is a multi-generational, family-owned business built on relationships and community service. Their respective ownership teams have been friends for more than 25 years.
Flint Group Digital Xeikon Launches Ecolyne Worldwide
FG Larsson demonstrates how the subscription-based model supports flexible, in-house food label production without upfront capital investment, OEM Xeikon says.
Katun Announces Arivia MFP Compatibility with inepro’s Spider RFID and Mobile Authentication Solutions
Multifunction printer compatibility reinforces Katun’s commitment to delivering secure, efficient, and seamlessly integrated workplace solutions.
Pulse Technology to Host Open House at Merrillville, Indiana Location on May 20
Among other products and services, guests can see the future of work: demos of Pulse Technology’s robotic cleaning and delivery solutions!
Minuteman Press Franchise in New York Scores Marketing Partnership With Hudson Valley Renegades Baseball Team
Multi-year marketing partnership includes the unveiling of “Minuteman Press Terrace” at Heritage Financial Park.
Epson Announces New Commercial High-Speed Desktop Document Scanners
OEM Epson also announces a three-year limited warranty for all of its commercial desktop document scanners.
Linx Launches 9000 Series Continuous Inkjet Printer Range
Seen at interpack 2026: New Linx CIJ range makes printing one less thing to worry about for busy production managers.
Associates International Acquires Ace Twill
Graphic Arts Advisors facilitates the sale of print service provider Ace Twill (Berkeley Heights, New Jersey) to Associates International (Wilmington, Delaware).
Domino Introduces the Gx-Series PRO Printhead
The new thermal Inkjet solution from Domino is designed to help manufacturers prepare for the industry’s transition to GS1 Digital Link and variable 2D coding.
Fiery FS700 Pro Combines Maximum Print Productivity with Operational Resilience
New platform reduces downtime, protects customer data, and helps print teams deliver results with confidence, says DFE developer Fiery.
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The label printing opportunities are out there, stresses Frank Cannata. Dealers need to “wake up,” he says.
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Graduating to label printing could lead to improved profitability for office technology dealers already selling production printing, says Frank Cannata.
