Multiple models, including SureColor V1070 desktop flatbed UV printers, have been recognized by the Japanese organization.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
First Field Deployment of BlueCrest OttoMATE Trayer Robotics-arm Cobot
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoForge Solutions, a Pittsburgh-area print service provider specializing in mailing and fulfillment, is the first site to install new robotics-arm automation technology.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Pulse Rewards Top Performing Office Technology Team Employees with Retreat to Punta Cana
by Mark Vrunoby Mark Vruno11 members of the Chicago-area office technology dealer’s President’s Club got to to soak up some sun in the Dominican Republic.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Toshiba to Showcase Industrial Label Printers at ProMat 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoTABS is spotlighting its next-gen, cloud-enabled label printers powering manufacturing, distribution and supply chain labeling at the Chicago event this week.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights March 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
GreatAmerica Financial Services Announces $692.5 Million Term Securitization
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoShow of industry strength: transaction brings leasing and financial services firm’s life-to-date bond issuances to $11.2 billion.
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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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Video
Fridays with Frank: A Conversation with Impact Networking’s Frank Cucco
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is joined by Frank Cucco of Impact Networking. The two Franks discuss Impact Networking’s leadership transition, the dealership’s growth objectives, and more.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Given Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoCDP operates a global system for disclosing climate-related information of companies and local governments. This marks the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest environmental evaluation.
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Issue Announcements
March ’25 Issue: Discussions about Channel Transformation, including Essential Software and Where MFPs & MPS Fit In.
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoInnovative is software is essential to evolving the partner channel. We take a look at this plus what’s going on with MPS, MFPs and more.
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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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Technology Trends
CLICK: Flex Technology Group Conference and Sharp Dealer Roadshow
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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Economics & Business
Japanese Headlines | Beyond MFPs: Ricoh’s AI-powered Business Evolution
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboFrom cutting-edge AI development to workforce training, Ricoh is pioneering the future of digital services.
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Sustainability
Outside the Box |The Sustainability Revolution: How Dealerships Hold the Key to Transforming Business
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerSUSTAINABILITY: Optimizing workflows, leveraging data-driven insights, and integrating eco-friendly technology are some of the keys to making businesses more sustainable.
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General Profiles
Financing the Future: A Conversation with U.S. Bank’s Tina Eickhoff
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe company’s head of equipment financing outlines what it takes to be a prime partner for the evolving office technology dealer channel.
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Technology Trends
Building a Better Box: The Mission to Make Smarter Multifunction Printers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEnhanced features, solutions, and services add value to multifunction printers (MFPs).
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Office Technology News
Transforming the Office Technology Dealer Channel: The Software Innovations Driving Growth
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSoftware innovations in the form of automation, data, and security are leading to more efficient operations and enhanced customer interactions.
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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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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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Production Print News
Economic Shifts and Changing Buyer Behaviors Are Driving a New Approach for the Printing Industry
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenRISO Sales VP Andre D’Urbano sings inkjet’s cost-effective praises in our post-pandemic world, especially for printing industry players looking to conserve space or add production equipment redundancy.
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | The DME Playbook: Strategic Acquisitions, IT Services, and a Vision for the Future
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrom managed IT and cybersecurity to e-commerce, Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises is evolving beyond traditional office technology. And. acquisitions are a major part of the Cincinnati-based dealership’s growth strategy.
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Veterans
Veterans Way: Jay Bartlett’s Journey from Military Service to IT Leadership
by Frank G. CannataAn Air Force veteran shares his experience in special operations, his transition to civilian life, and advice for fellow veterans seeking meaningful careers.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Coffee with Laura Blackmer: Women’s History Month Q&A
by Carol CannataIn observance of Women’s History Month 2025, we chat about career path, mentorship, work-life balance and obstacles along the way, including bad bosses.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Redefines Production Printing Excellence with AccurioPress C14010S and C12010S
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNew digital production printing presses officially launch, featuring fifth station for white toner plus advancements in automation technology to ease skill demand.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Crawford Technologies Delivers Omnichannel, Cloud Document Management
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoScalable to hundreds of documents per second, Sunrise Enterprise sets a new benchmark for the delivery of cloud document management for transactional customer communications. It enables the conversion of account statements, bills and insurance benefit explanations into customer-friendly formats—including PDF for web portals and responsive HTML for mobile apps—in milliseconds.