Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
BTA
Founded in 1926, the Business Technology Association (BTA) serves office technology dealerships, resellers, manufacturers, distributors and service companies. Its core members — office technology dealerships — consult, provide services and sell hardware, software and supplies with the primary goal of helping businesses optimize business document and information workflows. The BTA offers educational programs, information, research, legal services, publications and guidance to its member dealerships throughout the U.S.
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Office/Workplace Technology
BTA’s e-automate Elevate & BTA IGNITE Orlando to Be Held March 19-21
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWith a spring 2026 focus on e-automate, IT, and AI, Business Technology Association (BTA) dealer members receive 2-for-1 registration.
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CR ExclusivesAnnual Dealer Survey
ON THE RECORD: From The Cannata Report President & CEO’s Desk
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataHeartfelt gratitude from The Cannata Report for another successful awards and charities Gala!
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Growth & Profitability
IT Nation Connect Global 2025 Empowers Office Technology Channel
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoForty office technology dealers and nearly 4,000 other techies came together in Florida at the invitation of ConnectWise.
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CR ExclusivesAwards & Charity
Frank Awards’ Winners Revealed at 40th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOEMs Sharp and Ricoh win three awards each at The Cannata Report’s 40th Anniversary Awards & Charities Gala for the dealer channel and office technology industry.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, September 8 – 12, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Business Management/Finance
Mastering HubSpot Online Program from BTA, IBPI
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoStarting on October 2, the free program will be hosted by BTA, Quantum Business Solutions, and IBPI.
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Business Management/FinanceBreaking News, Business & Finance
Business Technology Assn. Cost Management for Service Online Workshop
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFind out what story your dealership’s service department’s numbers tell at the Business Technology Association’s FIX Cost Management for Service 3.0 Online Workshop starting on October 14.
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Frank Cannata and Mike Stramaglio continue their recent conversation, which pivoted to the ‘youth movement’ within the office technology dealer-partner channel. Mike previews some related content coming next February to the Executive Connection Summit.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, July 21-25, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Video
Fridays with Frank – POWER PANEL AT 2026 EXECUTIVE CONNECTION SUMMIT?
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFrank Cannata hatched an idea, thanks to Mike Stramaglio. Now, to turn the panel concept of seven leading copier association presidents into reality at the Executive Connection Summit next February . . . .
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The Business Technology Association (BTA)has awarded nearly $2 million to students since 1984-85.
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Video
Fridays with Frank – BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE RECAP
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFrank Cannata asks Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno about his inaugural Business Technology Association (BTA) National Conference.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, June 23-27, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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2025 Business Technology Association National Conference: Foothills, Football, and Dusty Boots
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFrom an NFL Hall of Famer-turned-dancer, Xerox’s COO, and a real, live New Mexico rodeo, the Business Technology Association (BTA) national conference had it all in 2025!
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Konica Minolta’s Dealer Contract, Part 2 with Bob Goldberg
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoBob Goldberg, former BTA General Counsel (retired), and Frank G. Cannata continue their discussion about the pros and cons (mostly pros) of the new dealer agreement from original equipment manufacturer Konica Minolta.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Bob Goldberg Discusses the New Konica Minolta Dealer Contract
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoBob Goldberg joins Frank Cannata to continue the discussion around the new dealer agreement from OEM Konica Minolta.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
“Monday with Mark:” Office Technology News Highlights, April 7-11, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to “Monday with Mark,” our rapid recap of the previous week’s business technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
2025 Business Technology Assn. National Conference to be Held June 17-19 in New Mexico
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDealer members receive 2-for-1 registration to Business Technology Association event in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
A Look Back at the Business Technology Association’s ‘Spring Break’ 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoA video recap of BTA’s business technology dealer event earlier this month in Orlando, Florida, that featured some content-rich educational sessions.
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The Business Technology Association (BTA) announced its 2024-25 scholarship winners. Twenty-six students were awarded scholarships.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
BTA’s Fall Colors Retreat to Be Held Oct. 3-4 in Asheville, North Carolina
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its 2024 Fall Colors Retreat, hosted by BTA Southeast, Oct. 3-4 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
BTA’s Gateway to Success to Be Held Sept. 24-25 in San Antonio, Texas
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its 2024 Gateway to Success event, co-hosted by BTA Mid-America and BTA East, Sept. 24-25 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
More Than a Mentor: The Unparalleled Influence of Bob Goldberg
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataHow lucky I am that Bob Goldberg has been a huge part of my extended office technology industry family.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
2023 BTA National Conference to Be Held Aug. 30-31 in Boston
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Business Technology Association will hold its 2023 BTA National Conference, co-hosted by BTA East and BTA Mid-America, Aug. 30-31 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

