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We like to watch, which is why this time every year we identify the trends, companies, people, products, and events we will be keeping an eye on in the coming year in our annual WatchList.

The introductions and initiatives from the leading document imaging OEMs that made a difference in 2023.

On this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata highlights findings from our 38th Annual Dealer Survey that provide him with a sense of optimism about the future of the office technology industry and the independent dealer channel.

The A4 MFP ratings in comparison to the A3 ratings are still lower, which is likely a reflection of the supply chain issues of last year when A4 took a backseat to the higher margin A3 products in terms of where OEMs were devoting available resources.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday presents office technology news highlights from the week of October 2-6, 2023.

Hybrid work, downsized workplaces, and fully featured products are expanding the opportunities for A4 technology.

A rapid recap of office technology news from the week of March 20-24, including news about office tech acquisitions, wide-format inkjet printing systems, business technology conferences, awards and accolades for security solutions, and more.

Keypoint Intelligence announced that two Brother scanners have won two Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 Scanner Pick Awards.

Above: Senior Product Marketing Manager Shelly Radler introduces a new generation of high-performance and secure A4 MFPs at a New York City…

IGAS2022 (International Graphic Arts Show 2022), an exhibition held every four years in Tokyo for the printing equipment industry, was held from November 24–28 in the East Building of Tokyo Big Sight…

Office technology trends and document imaging industry trends to watch in 2023.

To recap 2022, we asked dozens of companies to share their highlights from the 12 months. As you’ll see from their responses, this is an industry with no failure to innovate…

Let’s start December off right with the latest edition of The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s document imaging industry news…

Brother International Corporation announced eight new business laser printers. Built for the new demands of enterprise‐level document management – offering advanced security features…

Exhibits 2.20-2.25 This has not been a good Survey year based on dealer ratings of their A4 providers. Except for Lexmark whose…

Brother International Corporation announced its Value Subscription Program. For a flat monthly fee, customers receive printers, supplies and services…

The Business Technology Association will hold the 2022 Fall Colors Retreat, hosted by BTA Southeast, Oct. 13-14 at the Renaissance Asheville…

In this fourth episode of a multi-part series of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata continues to respond to Bill Fraser’s questions about Sharp. Here…

Six o’clock already I was just in the middle of a dream, which means it’s just another Manic Monday, The Cannata Report’s weekly recap of document…

The February issue of The Cannata Report includes a Virtual Panel featuring members of The Cannata Report’s Advisory Board, who respond…

Each year at this time, we identify the trends, companies, and people we will be tracking in the coming year. Although our list is comprehensive and far-reaching, we have never…

Demand for MFPs and printers have risen, but supply chain disruptions continue to impact OEMs’ financial projections. Fiscal result announcements by OEMs…