Welcome to the latest edition of Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of office technology news from the previous week. Today’s aggregation covers the busy cycle of September 29-October 3, 2025, as compiled by EIC Mark Vruno. Some highlights:
- Signs point to U.S. economic stabilization following the erratic rollout of tariffs policy earlier this year. Despite decelerated job growth, the unemployment rate has shown little change, reports the Fed, which may need to go easy when it comes to cutting interest rates heading into 2026.
- First Citizens Bank’s Equipment Finance Group gets a new president as Mike Jones retires.
- Datamax acquires Wight Office Machines, a 96-year-old Arkansas dealership.
Plus, read the latest office technology news about AI, Brother International, Cal Poly, Canon, Cincinnati Bengals, Cisco, Color-Logic, ConnectWise, Durst, Epson, the Fed, First Citizens Bank, Fujifilm, HP, Hybrid Software, Impressions Solutions, Insta Graphic Systems, IT Nation Connect, Katun, Keypoint Intelligence, Komori America, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Landa Digital Printing, Lavastar, Modern Office Methods (MOM), Obviam, Open Printer, PRINTING United Expo, ServiceNow, Square 9 Softworks, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, wide format printing, Xitron, X-Rite, xTool, and more. In other industry news, The Cannata Report’s 40th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala on November 13 will raise diabetes research funds in memory of Mike McGuirk. CLICK HERE TO SEE NOMINEES FOR THE 2025 “FRANK AWARDS.”
View The Cannata Report’s office technology news highlights from the past week:
- The Fed reacts to a stronger whiff of “stagflation,” writes CR Economist Henry Willmore.
- First Citizens Bank names DLL’s Rod Versteegh as president of its Equipment Finance Group.
- Longtime Arkansas dealer Wight Office Machines (since 1929) is purchased by Datamax.
- California-based AI tech firm ServiceNow to open SE innovation hub in West Palm Beach, FL, in 2028.
- See Insta Graphic Systems’ direct-to-film tech in Epson and Mimaki’s booths at PRINTING United Expo.
- Open Printer, an open-source inkjet device, seeking launch from French designer for the maker space.
- Chinese cutting/engraving manufacturer xTool enters the U.S. market in a Silicon Valley
- Katun Corp. wins two Stevie Awards for excellence in the office technology category.
- ConnectWise and IT Nation have announced the agenda for next month’s “Connect” event.
- Cisco Systems’ new Austin, Texas office showcases workplace technology.
- Fujifilm to “Make More” at PRINTING United Expo in two weeks!
- HP large-format solutions empower AEC and design pros to work smarter, faster.
- Square 9 Softworks unveils generative AI data automation for Microsoft Dynamics.
- Konica Minolta inspires next-gen print innovators at Cal Poly with advanced embellishment tech.
- Deal final: Landa Digital Printing is acquired by Israeli private-equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
- Xerox wins Keypoint Intelligence “Pacesetter Award” for manufacturing.
- Komori America has hired 30-year industry veteran Julie Garrison as VP of production inkjet sales.
- Distribution firm Impression Solutions launches free fright on Kyocera products for limited time.
- U.S. launch of Fujifilm 63″ AcuityTR inkjet wide-format printer with water-based AQUAFUZE UV ink.
- Konica Minolta and First Citizens Bank forge new agreement focused on digital transformation (DX).
- Xitron K2 is the modern replacement for legacy workflows, says Hybrid Software.
- Color management expert X-Rite will address pressroom challenges at PRINTING United Expo 2025.
- Special FX tech leader Color-Logic certifies Konica Minolta AccurioPress C14010S for metallic colors.
- Durst Group announces diverse digital printing lineup for PRINTING United Expo 2025.
- Vanguard Digital Printing Systems (a Durst company) is bringing wide formats to PRINTING United.
- Canon places second Colorado wide-format printer at U.K. signage company, reports supplier CMYUK.
- Brother International introduces high-stiffness gear reducers for factory automation and robotics.
- Modern Office Methods and Cincinnati Bengals team up for nonprofit “Technology Makeover.”
