Frank G. Cannata offers a preview of our production print issue and delves deeper into why inkjet technology from RISO is a good fit for dealers like EO Johnson.
Op-Ed & Commentary
Opinion articles, op-eds, and news commentary from The Cannata Report and its editorial team, including Frank G. Cannata, CJ Cannata, and Scott Cullen.
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The Cannata Report’s editor-in-chief Scott Cullen highlights the back-to-basics theme of the May issue, which focuses on A3, A4, and document management.
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In response to the early news out of Japan about the new partnership between Ricoh and Toshiba, Frank offers his thoughts about what this means to both companies and North American office technology dealers.
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Frankly Speaking: American Co-OP Offers a Unique Networking Experience in the Caribbean
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata recaps the American Co-OP dealer meeting on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: Why Sharp Will Be Successful Selling Production Print
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata makes a case for why Sharp will be successful selling the Fuji-made production printers that that were introduced at the recent Sharp national dealer meeting.
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Frankly Speaking: Highlights from the 2023 Sharp Dealer Meeting
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata shares his highlights from the 2023 Sharp dealer meeting, focusing on the dealers in attendance, content, and a major announcement.
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Artificial Intelligence, Friend or Foe?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenArtificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword in the technology industry for quite some time now, and it’s not surprising to see its emerging influence of AI in the office technology industry.
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The Cannata Report’s Economics Watch columnist Henry Willmore discusses how the closure of Silicon Valley Bank, rising oil prices, and changes in the housing market could impact the U.S. economy.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: ICDA’s March Meeting Provides Dealers with Valuable Insights and Networking Opportunities
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata presents an overview of the International Copier Dealer Association (ICDA) March meeting, identifying the highlights, including a presentation on dealer diversification as well as his thoughts on the benefits of membership in one of these groups.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: A Passionate Plea to Do More to Assist Veterans in Need
by Frank G. CannataVeterans are important to Frank G. Cannata as he asks the office technology industry to look beyond veterans’ employment needs and consider their mental and physical health needs as well.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Sharp’s Dave Dwyer’s 4 Honest Responses to How the Company Handled the Supply Chain Challenge
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDave Dwyer, VP, supply chain & operations for Sharp, provides an update on the status of Sharp’s backorders, lessons learned dealing with supply chain challenges, and what’s in Sharp’s product pipeline for 2023.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
10 Inspiring Dealer Diversification Strategies Showcased in March Issue
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataThe Cannata Report’s March issue focuses on 10 dealer diversification strategies in such areas as VoIP, label and barcode printers, digital printing packaging, production print, inkjet technology, and more.
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Time to Mix Things Up with Diversification
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWith so many opportunities to expand their products and services, and in light of declining clicks, diversification should be paramount for office technology dealers.
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Economics Watch: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Recession
by Henry WillmoreEconomics columnist Henry Willmore examines the economic trends that seem to be running counter to previous predictions about a recession occurring in the first half of 2023.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
ConnectWise’s Tanja Omeragic Shares an International Women’s Day Reflection
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn recognition of International Women’s Day 2023, The Cannata Report is proud to share the following reflection from Tanja Omeragic of ConnectWise about being a woman in the tech industry and her advice to other women in the workplace.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, a Blessing or a Curse?
by Frank G. CannataInspired by a recent article in The New York Times, Frank G. Cannata expresses his concerns about technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and growing interest in e-commerce.
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Op-Ed & CommentaryBreaking News, Business & FinanceEconomics & Business
Frankly Speaking: The Impact of Interest Rates and Inflation on the Economy and Office Technology Industry
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata shares his perspective on inflation and interest rates in the latest Frankly Speaking and how those two segments of our economy will impact the office technology industry and office technology dealers in 2023. He also emphasizes the need for dealers to participate in our 38th Annual Survey in order to gauge just how accurate his predictions were about interest rates, inflation, and a potential recession.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Hard Copy | Editor’s Letter: What’s So New About Digital Transformation?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThere’s tremendous hype in the office technology industry about digital transformation (DX), but it really isn’t something new at all. The industry has been at the forefront of DX for more than three decades.
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Op-Ed & CommentaryVideo
Watchlist 2023: Previously Off-the-Radar Companies to Watch in 2023
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWhat companies will The Cannata Report be watching in 2023? In this video, President & CEO CJ Cannata and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen focus on the companies that made our…
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Instead of our regularly scheduled installment of Manic Monday, we are presenting a recap of Frank Cannata’s Frankly Speaking columns from 2022. These columns appeared…
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Recently, I learned from Jeff Elkin, president of Advance Business Systems in Cockeysville, Maryland, that his mother, Lois had passed away on December 7th. It was a sad moment…
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Welcome to The Cannata Report’s Watch List issue, our final issue of 2022 and our first issue of 2023. Despite supply chain issues, chip shortages, economic concerns, and the persistence…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
On the Record | From the President & CEO’s Desk: Flying High
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataWe’re thrilled to end our 40th Anniversary year on a high note by setting a record for the most funds we’ve ever raised through our Annual Awards & Charities Gala…
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Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Colorful Commentary
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWelcome back to another installment of our 37th Annual Dealer Survey. In this issue, you’ll learn about dealers’ biggest challenges and how…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Hard Copy: From the Editor’s Desk: Inside the Numbers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThirty seven years. That’s right, 37 years. That’s how long The Cannata Report has been conducting its Annual Dealer Survey. Some…