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ECONOMICS WATCH: Stagflation 2025; Will Tariffs Be a Cash Drain?

Stagflation is an economic condition characterized by slowing economic growth, high unemployment, and rising prices (inflation) simultaneously. Favorable price and wage inflation data released in April provide some reassurance that price increases related to tariffs can be contained.

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The Cannata Report Launches 40th Annual Dealer Survey, a Benchmark for the Independent Dealer Channel

The Cannata Report to award cash prizes in celebration of survey’s four decades!

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TARIFFS: Office Technology Dealers Need to Prepare

As Japanese multifunction printer OEMs brace for mid-July tariffs, many manufacturing operations are relocated in Southeast Asia.

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Ricoh Redefines MFP Scanning with New SD Series

Ricoh’s latest models offer customers faster workflows, reduced service calls, and an entirely new reason to upgrade.

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Cybersecurity Alert: Here’s What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked

Office technology dealerships of all sizes need to be prepared for the inevitable. Cybersecurity today is a question of when (not if) distribution organizations will get hacked.

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“Monday with Mark:” Office Technology News Highlights, April 28 – May 2, 2025

Welcome to “Monday with Mark,” our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

Fridays with Frank: Bob Goldberg Discusses the New Konica Minolta Dealer Contract

Bob Goldberg joins Frank Cannata to continue the discussion around the new dealer agreement from OEM Konica Minolta.

HP Amplify Evolves: New Enhancements Aim to Boost Partner Success and AI Readiness

SuperPower incentives (coming in May), AI enablement, and productivity tools mark the next phase in HP’s partner-first strategy.

FRANKLY SPEAKING: Frank Cannata Goes on the Sharp Roadshow

Founder Frank Cannata’s take on the Sharp Dealer Roadshow he attended in Atlanta in early March. He explains why he’s a big fan of these smaller OEM events out “on the road.”

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    Kyocera Opens State-of-the-art Distribution Center in SE Pennsylvania

    Fourteen-month project culminates in new Kyocera DC in Elizabethtown, PA (Lancaster County), which positions the company for continued growth, says OEM’s executive leadership.

    Epson to Highlight Advanced POS and Label Printing at National Restaurant Assn. Show

    Epson point-of-sale (POS), kitchen and labeling solutions will be showcased at the 2025 edition of the annual NRA Show in Chicago, May 17-19.

    Katun and winwin Office Network AG Expand Partnership in Germany

    Katun alliance with “win-win” sets foundation to drive mutual growth and long-term success.

    Doing Better Business, Inc. Acquires McCleary Business Machines

    Doing Better Business has purchased McCleary Business Machines, the leading provider of Ricoh office equipment solutions and services in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

    Nominations Open for Board, Executive Committee of Managed Print Services Assn.

    The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) is holding open nominations for its Board of Directors and Executive committee; nomination period is open until May 30th.

    Sawgrass Launches New VersiFlex Decorative Printing System at FESPA 2025

    Compact, hybrid decorative printing system combines dye sublimation, DTG and DTF capability in a single unit selling for under $2,000. Features VersiFlex Ink, which is optimized for adhesion, flexibility, and color vibrancy across multiple surfaces.

    CDS Acquires IT Business Solutions

    Strategic move strengthens CDS’s footprint across Pennsylvania, expanding its service capabilities and customer reach throughout the region with purchase of Xerox agent IT Business Solutions.

    Konica Minolta’s ALICE Receptionist Recognized by Security Today

    Advanced security solution developed by Konica Minolta named in “The Govies” government security awards.

    Epson Launches TAA-compliant Desktop Document Scanners

    Now compliant with the 1979 Trade Agreements Act (TAA), these three versions of popular Epson scanner models (DS-530 II, DS-730N, and DS-870) offer efficient document management options for federal government agencies.

    GreatAmerica Portfolio Services Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary

    PSG (Portfolio Services Group) leverages the GreatAmerica Financial Services technology platform, operational processes, and industry expertise to offer third-party portfolio servicing and backup servicing to banks, manufacturers/captives, independent lessors, and other finance companies. 

    2025 GCEA 100th Annual Conference: A Century of Print Education

    Graphic Communications Educators Association announces its 2025 GCEA 100th Annual Conference focused on print education. Scheduled for July 20-23 in Alpharetta, Georgia, the event is supported by HP and Heidelberg USA.

    Agfa Charges Ahead with the Jeti Tauro H3300 XUHS 

    When power meets precision: Agfa’s new hybrid press is purpose-built to tackle any wide format print job—leading the pack with raw power, intelligent automation, and unmatched versatility, says the OEM.

    New Version of PaperCut Hive Software

    New features in PaperCut Hive simplify administration, boost security, and support sustainability goals for IT teams and partners worldwide.

    Adobe PDF Print Engine 7 Brings in-RIP Intelligence to Prepress Workflows

    Productivity and automation are accelerated by embedding prepress intelligence inside the raster image processor (RIP), says Adobe Inc.

    Canon U.S.A. Supports 20th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition at Stony Brook University

    Partnership highlights Canon’s commitment to empowering students and supporting education, as 221 high school and college students submitted essays for the competition.

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    Fridays with Frank: Bob Goldberg Discusses the New Konica Minolta Dealer Contract

    by Mark Vruno May 2, 2025

    Bob Goldberg joins Frank Cannata to continue the discussion around the new dealer agreement from OEM Konica Minolta.

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    Fridays with Frank: Frank Romano Joins Frank Cannata

    by Mark Vruno April 25, 2025

    There aren’t very many people who’ve been around the printing industry for as long as Frank Cannata. But we found one!

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