We wish to acknowledge and congratulate BTA on the celebration of its 95th anniversary. For this influential organization, it all…
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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Preparation and Communication Essential Leadership Traits During Challenging Times
by Oscar SanchezOver the last months we have been faced with arguably the greatest challenge of our professional careers. A challenge that has wreaked havoc on…
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Hard Copy | from the Editor’s Desk: the Art of Paying Attention
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenI just finished reading The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by writer, journalist, and professional poker player Maria Konnikova…
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Frankly Speaking: a Fond Farewell to Ricoh USA’s Joji Tokunaga
by Frank G. CannataWe had the special privilege of saying goodbye to Joji Tokunaga, CEO of Ricoh USA and it brought some very fond memories of the Japanese executives…
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Hard Copy | from the Editor’s Desk: a Whole New World
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAs we enter into “a whole new world” in 2021 with great uncertainty, we also enter it with cautious optimism (and yes, I’m quoting the song from the Disney movie…
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As we approach the new year, it is time to take out the crystal ball and see what 2021 will bring us. Unless we get COVID-19 under control, it will be extremely difficult to get the economy…
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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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The tremendous impact globalization has on the way we work and interact with the world around us is undeniable. Modern…
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From the Editor’s Desk | Hard Copy: the Power of the Pivot
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe word “pivot” entered the office technology lexicon in 2020. It describes what dealers, manufacturers, and the rest of us did to adjust in the business and life…
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Frankly Speaking: Current Events at the Cannata Report and in the Industry
by Frank G. CannataIn our conversations with dealers, from different parts of the country, they all express they are sadly missing the opportunity of attending independent…
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Fridays with Frank | The Way We Were Part 2 of 3
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWelcome to the second installment of Fridays with Frank. The first three videos in this ongoing series focus on the way we were–the we being…
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Can you believe we have been presenting our Annual Dealer Survey for 35 years? It’s an amazing accomplishment, especially considering that our founder…
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Frankly Speaking: Time to Clear Up a Misconception About the Independent Dealer Channel
by Frank G. CannataWe have all been trying to understand how the contraction of our industry will ultimately affect the dealer channel. We are optimistic, but…
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From the Editor’s Desk: Diversity and Innovation Rule Even in Difficult Times
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWe are excited to present our seventh annual Women Influencers issue, featuring our cover story on three women industry leaders with inspiring stories about…
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As more of the workforce became virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic it became increasingly clear that security would become one of the…
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Business As Unusual: Making Printing Environmentally Sustainable Post-covid-19
by Oscar SanchezAcross all industries we have seen a drive by companies to significantly reduce their printing volumes. Moreover, the number of completely…
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In our previous Frankly Speaking, “What’s Next for Our Industry” post, we invited readers to share experiences and pose their own questions. Our…
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Business As Unusual: Covid-19’s Impact on Sales and Customer Buying Behavior
by Oscar SanchezThe changes we have seen in our professional lives during these challenging times, be it remote working or digital processes, are not new. They are, rather…
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Flashback Friday: Trends, Companies, and People to Watch in 2020
by Scott Cullenby Scott Cullenust in time to cure your summertime blues we are launching a new Friday feature highlighting an article published in an earlier issue of The Cannata…
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Business As Unusual: What Happens to Managed Print Services when Printing Goes Home?
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerOver the past few weeks, more and more articles have found their way into my inbox talking about increased home office printer sales, fax…
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For anyone who has read The Cannata Report for any length of time or attended Frank G. Cannata’s presentations on production print at industry events…
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As we battle this pandemic, we have been forced to address every issue of consequence in our lives. As a media participant in the business of imaging…
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Business As Unusual: More Office Imaging Industry Reading, Viewing, and Listening Lists
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFor the past two and a half months we’ve been reaching out to folks from different segments of the office imaging industry to learn what they…
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Business As Unusual: Catching Up with TABS’ President & CEO Scott Maccabe
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenEarlier this month I had the good fortune to interview Toshiba America Business Solutions Scott Maccabe as a follow up to our conversation with TABS…
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Business As Unusual: The Role of IT Departments in Preparing Offices Post COVID-19
by Oscar SanchezWe have been well aware of the power and potential of data in modern day business for quite some time now. We quickly realized that for companies,..