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With a spring 2026 focus on e-automate, IT, and AI, Business Technology Association (BTA) dealer members receive 2-for-1 registration.

Sharp’s direct sales division joins other distinguished organizations honored for creating an exceptional employee experience in the Tar Heel State.

New software solutions leadership service is designed to help dealerships sell and support business software, says founder Kristal Cook, formerly at ACDI.

In addition to AI, why cloud communication, distribution, and inkjet printing technology are three additional trends to watch in 2026.

Retirements can be bittersweet for old industry friends, especially after three decades of working together in the dealer channel. Just ask Datamax’s Barry Simon and our Founder Frank Cannata.

Oh, baby, Long Island, New York, and NYC dealer Emerald Document Imaging has earned distinction from Ricoh with the OEM’s ProVision awards in the service and production categories!

Philly professional baseball and hockey teams partner with Pennsylvania-based dealer KDI Office Technology.

Felix Villanueva is expanding The Consortium’s network of senior industry leaders committed to advancing operational performance and leadership excellence.

Partner event in Florida delivered insights and actionable strategies for dealer growth, reports Konica Minolta.

The latest acquisition for Upstate New York dealer Repeat Business Systems is the Copier Division of a Schenectady-based company.

With the addition of transactional DesignJet hardware, Distribution Management further strengthens its collaboration with HP.

Proven SaaS revenue leader joins ECI to drive AI, accelerate growth, and strengthen go-to-market execution.

Behn brings more than 25 years of sales leadership experience across the Pennsylvania market and joins Doceo’s senior leadership team with a strong reputation.

REV’D UP 2.0, which Konica Minolta says focuses on improved profitability and will deliver greater rewards and streamlined participation for dealers, was introduced today at the OEM’s High Velocity Summit.

Heidelberg USA is moving its new “Print Media Center Americas – Home of Print” showroom and U.S. headquarters six miles to a new facility in Marietta, Georgia (from the Kennesaw location).

DEX Imaging’s three latest acquisitions: Golden Isles Office Equipment in South Georgia, Titan Managed Technologies in South Florida, and Laser Line LLC in Maryland.

Higher-education submissions are open for spring 2026 university/collegiate grants; PGSF scholarships support students pursuing studies in print and graphic communications.

Q4 ’25 revenue of $17.4 billion represents an increase of 9.7% year over year; TD Synnex also provides outlook for 2026.

Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

Targeting dreatives, hobbyists and families, the new Expression Photo XP-980 from Epson is an 11×17″ printer that delivers color prints on demand in a compact design.

Acquisition accelerates Ricoh’s U.S. presence in the growing Pro AV market, strengthening its global workplace capabilities in collaboration, AV integration, and managed services.

Artificial intelligence is the proverbial “elephant in the room,” but Frank Cannata wonders why more office technology dealers aren’t talking out loud about AI as Q1 ’26 marches forward.

8-inch pigment-based printer is designed for versatile use and to create high-quality labels, accoring to OEM Canon USA.

In her new role, the 30-year industry veteran will oversee the strategic direction of Katun’s EMEA operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support dealer partners and the company’s expanding portfolio.

Petry steps into the SBS leadership position as Joe O’Malley retires after a noteworthy career at Sharp and other office technology leadership roles.