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Mark Vruno has been named editor-in-chief of The Cannata Report. The appointment signifies a new chapter for The Cannata Report as it continues its digital transformation.

BC DirectGroup GmbH, a prominent German print management company, has implemented ReadyPDF® Prepress Server from Solimar Systems and is reporting a 100% success rate in PDF optimization for its high-volume production print and mail environment.

Sharp Color Printing Systems turned to the Color-Logic Metallic Color System and the Touch7 Color System to promote its BP-1200S digital press.

Gremper AG in Switzerland to use hybrid production to expand capacity; Meinders & Elstermann to become first company with a Jetfire 50 in Germany.

Lexmark Cloud Services adds AI-powered document enhancement capabilities—including translation and redaction—under centralized, intelligent platform; new A3 models extend printer and MFP portfolio’s range of price points, speeds and more.

The best way to describe the Executive Connection Summit for anyone who has never attended is one-part think tank, one-part educational forum, and one-part networking conference.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

Doceo has appointed Jim Haney as chief marketing officer.

In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares his impressions of Impact Networking’s company meeting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, including the company’s vision for growth and how Frank Cucco and his team do it right.

Flex Technology Group announced Zarek Woodfork has rejoined FTG as vice president of sales and development for FTG California.

DEX Imaging’s Bill Wosilius outlines DEXTEK’s strategic vision, market approach, and growth ambitions.

Agfa announced the addition of a 2.5 m Anapurna Ciervo H2500 inkjet printer to its hybrid printer lineup.

Epson America, Inc. announced TROY Group created two on-demand printing solutions designed specifically to enhance document security using Epson business inkjet technology.

RaceTrac has moved its shelf tagging and product labeling operations in-house with ColorWorks on-demand color label printers.

Solimar Systems, Inc. announced the release of SOLitrack v2.6, featuring enhancements to its enterprise workflow tracking platform.

Crawford Technologies will hold its sixth annual Industry Summit on April 2-3 at the Sable Hotel at Navy Pier in Chicago.

Access Control Devices, Inc. (ACDI) will host a national webinar summarizing its portfolio on Feb. 11. 

Luminetics specializes in helping sales teams and professionals at SaaS and B2B organizations optimize their LinkedIn presence, leverage social selling strategies, and build personal brands to drive revenue and pipeline growth.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

Impact Networking is expanding its operations into Cleveland, Ohio effective immediately, the company’s first branch in the state.

ELATEC is beginning 2025 with a step forward in its global expansion strategy: the launch of its new office in Dubai.

Waltz Business Solutions announced its acquisition of Starr Digital Solutions. This expansion further strengthens its position in Ohio, enhancing its service capabilities.

The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation has donated $7,500 to the American Red Cross. The donation was made to assist the relief efforts within the communities affected by the California wildfires.

The Business Technology Association will hold its first event of 2025, Spring Break, March 6-8 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida.

On this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares his thoughts about Xerox’s acquisition of Lexmark and what it means to each company.