Corporate blog (including slide excerpts) higlights Sharp’s business briefing last month in Tokyo.
Digital Transformation (DX)
Digital transformation (DX) uses digital technologies to create new or modify existing business processes, cultures, and customer experiences to address changing business and market requirements. Office technology industry dealers enable digital transformation for clients with digital products and services as part of their managed IT offerings.
-
-
Three adept dealer leaders met at the powerful intersection of legacy and leadership: Meet our 2026 Women Influencers . . .
-
Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Of Daughters, Their Fathers, and Today’s Office Technology Women Influencers
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThis year’s three Women Influencers each has stepped up as a leader in the offi ce technology dealerships started by their dads.
-
Op-Ed & Commentary
COFFEE WITH CAROL: Sage Advice from Mary Jo Johnson of EO Johnson
by Carol CannataA seasoned dealer principal from EO Johnson answers seven questions about leadership in the office technology channel.
-
Office/Workplace Technology
Toshiba Tec Explains Its FY2026 Management Policy: JAPANESE HEADLINES
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboThe ETRIA-developed integrated MFP model are set to arrive in the second half of 2027, Toshiba Tec reports.
-
Office/Workplace Technology
OUTSIDE THE BOX | The Office Technology Pond Is Half Full
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerWhen it comes to talent, the office technology dealer channel should remain gender neutral.
-
At the powerful intersection of legacy and leadership, a trio of transformational, second-generation women influencers navigates their family businesses through the DX waters of office technology.
-
What does Xerox’s new GTM strategy look like? Where does print fit in? And, what is ‘The Lexmark Way?’
-
Growth & Profitability
Xerox Secures Platinum Sponsorship Position for ECS 27
by Mark Vrunoby Mark Vruno“As our industry continues to evolve through AI, automation, data, and new service-led business models, Xerox is committed to working closely with dealers, partners, and customers to create practical paths for growth and long-term success,” says Rich Schaublin.
-
Office/Workplace Technology
Celebrating RJ Young’s 3rd Annual ‘Tech Connect’ Event
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoNashville-based dealer RJ Young teamed up with spinoff colleagues at Velocity1 for Music City’s premier business technology networking event.
-
Membership in imaging industry “think tank” aims to drive smarter service management across the print ecosystem, says Circuitry.ai.
-
Boissonneault, the U.S. OEM’s North American channel president, talks about Xerox go-to-market strategies, the Lexmark integration, and partner relations.
-
What fresh thinking does the ’26 class of thirty-something young influencers bring to the office technology dealer channel?
-
Business Management/Finance
Pacific Office Automation Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Community
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoEmployees come together to mark a half-century in business and recognize Terry and Karen Newsom, the co-founders of Pacific Office Automation.
-
In the chief financial officer role, Quinn replaces 10-year company veteran Jeff Miller, who left Impact Networking in April.
-
Office/Workplace Technology
Sharp’s New President and CEO Tetsuji Kawamura Discusses His Plans: JAPANESE HEADLINES
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboThe focus will be on new business development through the synergy of 25 years of overseas experience, Foxconn resources, and Sharp’s business foundation.
-
Young influencers – Six in ’26: A fresh crop of thirty-somethings drives change with managed IT, security, data workflow, and innovative marketing services.
-
DX in action: Is data buried in physical documents slowing your organization down? Xerox can accelerate your business processes by converting paper documents into secure, indexed, and searchable digital files.
-
For smaller office technology dealers, profiting from some managed IT services may be better than none.
-
Managed IT and Security
Konica Minolta Appoints Michael Hamuka as CEO of Managed IT Services Division
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWorkSmart, NexusTek, and IBM executive tapped to propel growth in an evolving technology services landscape in North America for the Konica Minolta Managed IT Services Division that encompasses All Covered and IT Weapons.
-
Issue Announcements
Dealers Are Leading with Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoA digital-first mindset, which includes cybersecurity and managed IT, is driving profitability and boosting print hardware sales.
-
Office/Workplace Technology
Ricoh Formulates Mid-Term Management Strategy 2026: JAPANESE HEADLINES
by Tetsuo Kuboby Tetsuo KuboWith 2030 coming fast, Ricoh views itself as a “workplace integrator,” dual- focused on software and services as well as on hardware, including A3 MFPs, industrial printers, and production printing devices.
-
Office/Workplace Technology
OUTSIDE THE BOX | The Tech Show Must Go On: Turn That AI Anxiety into Momentum
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerTechnology leaders, we’ve seen this before in the dealer channel! Please, do not be intimidated by artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs).
-
Managed IT and Security
Office Technology Digital-First Mindsets Prioritize Cybersecurity
by Ed Finkelby Ed FinkelAI security could be the best defense against AI threats to office technology clients.
-
Tom McMahon, president of Milner, Inc., reflects about his mother, his mentors, and his mantras.
