The Young Influencers franchise in The Cannata Report celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen reflects on its origins and the impact of young influencers in the office technology industry.
Issue 432:
Young Influencers of 2023, how Gen Z values are shaping a workplace revolution, digital habits of leading office tech executives, Distribution Management undergoes a rebranding, and sustainability practices in the office tech dealer channel. Plus, Sharp’s entry into production print, Veterans Way profile of US Marine Paul Douglas, and CR Connect Dealer Tour profile of Standley Systems.
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Highlights from CJ Cannata’s May trip to Nashville to visit Novatech, RJ Young, and take in a Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel concert with his friends from GreatAmerica.
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Technology Trends
Japanese Headlines: Is the Partnership Between Ricoh and Toshiba Tec a Prelude to Industry Restructuring?
by Tetsuo KuboFurther contraction in the office technology industry is not out of the question after the Ricoh and Toshiba Tec announcement.
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Technology Trends
European Headlines: Attracting New Talent to the Printing Industry
by Petra DienerIs there a way to make the printing industry attractive to a younger generation of workers who are digital natives?
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Sharp’s Shane Coffey answers The Cannata Report’s Frank G. Cannata’s questions about the new Sharp production print line.
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Technology Trends
Distribution Management Adapts to the Ever-Changing Office Technology Industry
by Scott CullenRebranding to Distribution Management has been a game changer for the company as it diversifies its offerings.
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Technology Trends
Digital Media on the Rise: How Younger Workers Navigate Information in the 21st Century
by Mark VrunoDigital media is shaping the work and social habits of a younger generation of workers and that digital trend will continue.
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Meet the latest generation of young influencers who are driving their organizations in the office technology industry forward.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
The Gen Z Workplace Revolution: How Their Values are Reshaping the Future of Work
by Cary SherburneA shift is underway, and the time to prepare for a new generation of workers, including Gen Z is now.
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Sustainability around product and services offerings yields a strong and positive message, but why aren’t more vendors willing to talk about it?
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General Profiles
CR-Connect Dealer Tour: How Standley Systems Struck Gold in Oklahoma
by Scott CullenFounded in 1934 as a typewriter company, Standley Systems is now the premier office technology dealership in the state.
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Veterans
Veteran’s Way | Paul Douglas: The Oldest Marine to Go Through Boot Camp
by Frank G. CannataFrank G. Cannata tells the story of Paul Douglas, a Marine notable for being the oldest to not only make it through boot camp but serve with distinction.

