• Current Issue
  • Past Issues
  • Topics
    • Business Management/Finance
    • CR Exclusives
    • Growth & Profitability
    • Managed IT and Security
    • Office/Workplace Technology
    • Production Printing
    • WatchLists
  • Events
    • Annual Awards & Charities Gala
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2025
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2024
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2023
    • Elite Partner Dinner
  • Search
  • Login
Top Posts
Duplo USA to Highlight Business Growth Solutions at...
Koenig & Bauer (US/CA) Appoints Justin Green as...
Fridays with Frank – An Office Technology Chat...
Applied Innovation’s 3rd Annual Golf Classic Raises $87,000+...
thINK Forum and Canon Celebrate Record-Breaking thINK Ahead...
Rochester Software Associates to Unveil Latest Versions of...
Solimar Systems Will be at PRINTING United Expo...
Digital Printing for Flexible Packaging Market
Stramaglio Consulting Announces Alliance with TWAIN Working Group
Global Digital Printing Market to Double by 2035
  • Current Issue
  • Past Issues
  • Topics
    • Business Management/Finance
    • CR Exclusives
    • Growth & Profitability
    • Managed IT and Security
    • Office/Workplace Technology
    • Production Printing
    • WatchLists
  • Events
    • Annual Awards & Charities Gala
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2025
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2024
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2023
    • Elite Partner Dinner
  • Search
  • Login

Diversification

New ways office technology dealers with roots in traditional copier businesses can expand their product offerings beyond traditional printing and copier services. Diversification strategies include engaging in new business endeavors that either complement or enhance existing offerings like managed IT services or devoting resources towards entirely new product lines or services like electric vehicle charging stations.

  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – An Office Technology Chat with New BTA President Mike Boyle

    by Mark Vruno August 14, 2026
    by Mark Vruno August 14, 2026

    Frank G. Cannata welcomes Mike Boyle, the new president of the Business Technology Association (BTA), and they discuss meeting today’s office technology challenges.

    Read more
  • Business Management/Finance

    Minuteman Press Franchise Owner David Rindfleisch Shares His Journey

    by Mark Vruno August 12, 2026
    by Mark Vruno August 12, 2026

    From printing industry veteran and shop employee to President’s Club Member in at the Minuteman Press franchise in Gilbert, Arizona.

    Read more
  • Growth & Profitability

    HappyRobot Closes $150 Million Funding Round

    by Mark Vruno August 10, 2026
    by Mark Vruno August 10, 2026

    Madrid-based financial services firm Bankinter participated in the latest funding round for Spain-based HappyRobot, which is now valued at $1.2 billion, specializes in AI agents for automating complex business operations.

    Read more
  • CR Exclusives

    Legacy Women Influencers

    by Noel Ward August 5, 2026
    by Noel Ward August 5, 2026

    How five women influencers continue to demonstrate empowerment within the office technology dealer channel.

    Read more
  • Growth & Profitability

    Ascension Group Joins the Crickets Continuum

    by Mark Vruno August 4, 2026
    by Mark Vruno August 4, 2026

    As an affiliate member of Crickets Continuum, Ascension aims to expand dealer-channel access to office-ready robots, AI voice assistants, workflow automation, and executive-level sales training.

    Read more
  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – Sharp’s Production Printing Success in the Office Technology Space

    by Mark Vruno July 31, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 31, 2026

    Sharp has seen its production printing profile rise high in the past two and half years. What’s the OEM’s secret to success among office technology dealers?

    Read more
  • Growth & Profitability

    DelGrosso, Jr. Named Lead Ambassador of The Consortium’s Breakaway Team

    by Mark Vruno July 30, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 30, 2026

    Milner executive to guide mentorship, collaboration and next-generation leadership across the office technology channel by way of The Consortium.

    Read more
  • Growth & Profitability

    The Consortium Welcomes Robert Handel to The Breakaway Team

    by Mark Vruno July 29, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 29, 2026

    LDI Connect executive brings deep expertise in cloud strategy, cybersecurity, compliance, and responsible AI adoption to The Consortium.

    Read more
  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – Our Office Technology SURVEY Needs You!

    by Mark Vruno July 24, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 24, 2026

    The Cannata Report SURVEY needs more office technology dealers to participate. There’s only one week left until the deadline expires!

    Read more
  • Video

    IN FOCUS: Video Q&A with Pacific Office Automation CEO Adam Pritchett

    by Mark Vruno July 23, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 23, 2026

    In an exclusive interview, the Pacific Office Automation CEO sits down with Board Member David Porter on the occasion of the dealership’s 50th business anniversary.

    Read more
  • Growth & Profitability

    Pulse Technology Joins The Crickets Continuum to Build Its Robotics Practice

    by Mark Vruno July 22, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 22, 2026

    The Crickets Continuum welcomes Schaumburg, Illinois-based Pulse Technology as a new dealer member as commercial robotics moves into live customer opportunities.

    Read more
  • Business Management/Finance

    Marketing Tough Love for Dealers: What’s Working—and What Isn’t

    by Gee Ranasinha July 21, 2026
    by Gee Ranasinha July 21, 2026

    Many office technology “marketing efforts” really are promotions that don’t produce enough new business in the dealer channel. So, what’s the problem?

    Read more
  • Office/Workplace Technology

    Sharp Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in South Carolina for Third Consecutive Year

    by Mark Vruno July 14, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 14, 2026

    The Sharp Business Systems’ branch again earns recognition as a top large company in South Carolina by SCBIZ.

    Read more
  • CR Exclusives

    VIDEO: 2026 Women Influencers Honor Dealer Legacies While Leading Businesses Into the Future

    by Cathy O'Brien July 14, 2026
    by Cathy O'Brien July 14, 2026

    Video content features candid insights from this year’s three Women Influencers on AI, leadership, customer service, and what’s next for the dealer channel.

    Read more
  • Issue Announcements

    THE 2026 WOMEN INFLUENCERS AND MORE

    by CJ Cannata July 8, 2026
    by CJ Cannata July 8, 2026

    Three adept dealer leaders met at the powerful intersection of legacy and leadership: Meet our 2026 Women Influencers . . .

    Read more
  • Op-Ed & Commentary

    Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Of Daughters, Their Fathers, and Today’s Office Technology Women Influencers

    by Mark Vruno July 8, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 8, 2026

    This year’s three Women Influencers each has stepped up as a leader in the offi ce technology dealerships started by their dads.

    Read more
  • Office/Workplace Technology

    OUTSIDE THE BOX | The Office Technology Pond Is Half Full

    by Petra Diener July 8, 2026
    by Petra Diener July 8, 2026

    When it comes to talent, the office technology dealer channel should remain gender neutral.

    Read more
  • CR Exclusives

    The WOMEN INFLUENCERS 2026

    by Mark Vruno July 8, 2026
    by Mark Vruno July 8, 2026

    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.

    Read more
  • CR-Connect Dealer Tour

    CR-Connect Dealer Tour | 2nd-Gen Barlop Business Systems Is Women-Owned

    by Filomena Tamburri July 8, 2026
    by Filomena Tamburri July 8, 2026

    How three daughters thrive under their father’s office technology tutelage at Barlop Business Systems in Miami.

    Read more
  • CR Exclusives

    GreatAmerica’s Jennie Fisher: Diversification and What’s Next (Part 2 of 2)

    by CJ Cannata June 30, 2026
    by CJ Cannata June 30, 2026

    On the last day of her full-time tenure at GreatAmerica, the office technology industry icon continues to reflect on her noteworthy career and provides insights about AI and diversification as she transitions into a new chapter.

    Read more
  • Business Management/Finance

    Pulse Technology Names Nathan Waldschmidt Sales Development Representative

    by Mark Vruno June 29, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 29, 2026

    The new sales hire will develop business for Pulse Technology introducing the Chicago-area dealer’s suite of services including managed print services, audio-visual, IT, and robotics.

    Read more
  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, June 22 – 26, 2026

    by Mark Vruno June 29, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 29, 2026

    Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

    Read more
  • Growth & Profitability

    Electronic Business Machines Inc. Joins Culligan Quench as an Authorized Waterlogic Dealer

    by Mark Vruno June 26, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 26, 2026

    EBM is bringing Culligan/Waterlogic’s industry-leading water purification to businesses across Kentucky.

    Read more
  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – Is Katun Getting into Production Printing?

    by Mark Vruno June 26, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 26, 2026

    Ron Petrucci delves further into the savings potential for office technology equipment dealers using aftermarket toner. Might Katun also enter into the production printing arena?

    Read more
  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, June 15 – 19, 2026

    by Mark Vruno June 22, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 22, 2026

    Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

    Read more
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 11

Subscribe to News Alerts

Get the latest in industry news in your inbox every morning.

Select list(s) to subscribe to


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: The Cannata Report, P.O. Box 180, Hamburg, NJ, 07419, www.thecannatareport.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Subscribe to News Alerts

Connect with Us

Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
About The Cannata Report Blog Dealer Index Tags & Categories Privacy Policy

The Cannata Report is the leading source of news and analysis for office technology, business technology, and document imaging industry leaders.

The Cannata Report
  • Current Issue
  • Past Issues
  • Topics
    • Business Management/Finance
    • CR Exclusives
    • Growth & Profitability
    • Managed IT and Security
    • Office/Workplace Technology
    • Production Printing
    • WatchLists
  • Events
    • Annual Awards & Charities Gala
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2025
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2024
    • Awards & Charities Gala 2023
    • Elite Partner Dinner
  • Search
  • Login