On the road to managing IT and cybersecurity, technological threats can point the way to more recurring revenue for dealerships.
Features
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Coffee with Sarah Henderson: Celebrating Women Influencers
by Carol Cannata May 13, 2025MPS Monitor/Nexera’s Sarah Henderson walks us down her career path and discusses her work-life experiences in the channel.
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As Japanese multifunction printer OEMs brace for mid-July tariffs, many manufacturing operations are relocated in Southeast Asia.
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Technology Trends
OUTSIDE THE BOX | How to Avoid and Prevent Social Engineering Attacks: Cybersecurity
by Petra Diener May 13, 2025A combination of security controls, policies, procedures, and training is necessary for staunch cybersecurity.
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When dealers provide cybersecurity services through MSP partnerships, mutual expectations need to be managed.
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Security
Common Mistakes Dealers Make When Entering the Cybersecurity Biz
by Mark Vruno May 13, 2025Some of the largest pitfalls include how to sell, to whom, and how to define sales ‘wins.’ These challenges are tips of the deep, cybersecurity iceberg.
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Security
The Silent Threat to Cybersecurity: Printers and MFPs in the Age of Digital Transformation
by Scott Cullen May 13, 2025Cybersecurity-minded manufacturers are fighting back as imaging devices have become prime targets for hackers.
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With ransomware attacks on the rise, even smaller dealerships are at risk from hackers.
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Sales & Marketing
From Imaging to IT: New Sales Training Preps Reps for the Future
by Scott Cullen May 13, 2025With ConnectWise-funded sales training, Kingston Training Group is helping dealerships transition their selling approach, ensuring reps are prepared to capture IT opportunities.
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Is managed IT in the mix with your sales and lease deals? Should it (IT) be part of a lease agreement?
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | A New Chapter, Same Core Values: Document Solutions, Inc.’s Leadership Transition
by Scott Cullen May 13, 2025With deep roots, a clear vision, and a culture-first approach to growth, Jocelyn Gorman takes the president’s role at Document Solutions Inc. (DSI) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Veterans
Veterans Way: Angelita Fanas Is a Proud Latina, U.S. Army Military Veteran and an AV Expert at Sharp
by Frank G. Cannata May 13, 2025Military veteran Angelita Fanas has journeyed from active service in the U.S. Army to becoming a valued team member of Sharp’s AV team.
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Welcome to The Cannata Report’s second AI-themed issue. (Note: A human being actually wrote this column!)
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Coffee with Moonsun Park: Celebrating Women Influencers
by Carol Cannata April 15, 2025A conversation with Sharp Electronics’ 27-year finance veteran Moonsun Park, one of our industry’s women influencers, about why forging strong bonds and connections matters for women and men in the office tech workplace.
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Economics & Business
Japanese Headlines | Otsuka Shokai Utilizes AI Happiness for Employee Well-being and Company Growth
by Tetsuo Kubo April 15, 2025Amid Japan’s growing labor shortage, an AI-powered app is helping to boost employee engagement, reduce turnover among young or high-performing staff, and rapidly integrate mid-career hires.
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Technology Trends
Outside the Box | A Story of Generative AI: Promise, Peril, and the Path Forward
by Petra Diener April 15, 2025Appreciation for and concerns about generative AI. Four experts on the topic chime in regarding the latest in artificial intelligence.
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Best practices for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your workflow.
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Technology Trends
Dealer Partner Panel Q&A: Reshaping Our Infoscape with AI
by Mark Vruno April 15, 2025Is artificial intelligence (AI) more like a mythical genie or Isaac Asimov’s ‘I, Robot’ sci-fi turned real?
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Technology Trends
The AI Playbook for Copier Sales: from Cold Calls to Closing Deals
by Greg Walters April 15, 2025Unlocking the AI power of large language models to generate leads, tailor pitches, and crush quotas.
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Technology Trends
AI’s Growing Role in Office Technology and Solutions
by Scott Cullen April 15, 2025From smarter MFPs to predictive maintenance and intelligent workflow automation, AI is enhancing productivity, security, and efficiency.
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AI-powered recruitment tools offer potential for efficiency, improved candidate matching, and better retention.
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“AI is a powerful tool . . . [that] should complement, not replace, skilled technicians,” stresses a Sharp VP. Now that the technology is here, can we live without it on the service side of the business?
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | The Lioce Group (TLG) Remains Laser-focused on Its Office Technology Product Mix
by Mark Vruno April 15, 2025Office technology changes, and bringing customers the latest products and services has been the motto at Alabama dealership The Lioce Group for 58 years and counting.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Who Is This Vruno Guy?
by Mark Vruno March 13, 2025This resilient crowd is worthy of a tough motto.
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Technology Trends
CLICK: Flex Technology Group Conference and Sharp Dealer Roadshow
by CJ Cannata March 13, 2025Our President/CEO CJ Cannata and new Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno hit the road last month for events in Anaheim, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.