How can new products and services lead to increased profitability in 2026? The Cannata Report has the scoop!
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.
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CLICK: Konica Minolta ‘High Velocity’ Summit and POA’s ‘Elevate’ 2026 Kickoff Meeting
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataPhotos of where we were this fall, including the PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, Ricoh’s Dealer Summit in Nashville, and LDI Connect’s Technology Showcase in New York City.
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Growth & Profitability
Casting a Wider Net into the Office Technology Ocean
by Noel Wardby Noel WardThe office technology seascape is changing, and there is money on the table. How can dealers get some?
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Business Management/Finance
Future Proofing the Office Technology Dealer Channel
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoAmid the quest for more profitable growth in the office technology sector, a strong leasing partner can help dealerships.
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Growth & Profitability
USE CASE: Water Works for Office Technology Dealer PDS
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoHow one office technology dealership added water systems as a natural fit into the product mix without diluting its credibility.
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | Growth and Profitability for Office Technology Dealer IDT
by Filomena TamburriWith locations in New Jersey and, now, in Florida, plus support from Konica Minolta and Xerox, this woman-owned dealership views itself as more of a solutions consultancy.
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Growth & Profitability
Minuteman Press Launches Personalize it! Print-on-Demand Program
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoMinuteman Press International Is the #1 ranked printing and marketing services franchise by Entrepreneur in 2026, marking 35 times and 23 years in a row!
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Growth & Profitability
Pulse Technology Installs 14×48 Foot Outdoor Electronic Billboard Display
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoVideo wall in busy Chicago suburb for the Village of Schaumburg (population: 78,000) includes a five-year service agreement, reports dealer Pulse Technology.
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Acquisition of leading Canadian audiovisual tech firm advances OEMās position as global end to end workplace services provider, Ricoh says.
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Doug Albregts of Marco and Laura Blackmer of Konica Minolta lead our list of office technology personalities to watch this year.
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In addition to AI, why cloud communication, distribution, and inkjet printing technology are three additional trends to watch in 2026.
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Retirements can be bittersweet for old industry friends, especially after three decades of working together in the dealer channel. Just ask Datamax’s Barry Simon and our Founder Frank Cannata.
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Business Management/Finance
Office Technology Dealers, Are You Ready for 2026?
by Noel Wardby Noel WardSome partner channel strategies for office technology dealerships to consider for the year that lies ahead.
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Growth & Profitability
Microcapsules to the Rescue for Office Technology Dealers!
by Noel Wardby Noel WardShould digital displays and e-signage be part of office technology dealersā improved profitability plans moving forward?
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | Office Technology Leadership Transition at NYC Dealership
by Filomena TamburriIn New York City, the Weiss sons have taken Atlantic, Tomorrowās Officeās reins, continuing to steer the 43-year-old traditional copier dealer into the office technology business world of data integration and AI.
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What else can independent dealer owners learn from private-equity firms investing in the office technology dealer channel?
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What can independent dealer owners learn from private-equity firms invested in the office technology dealer channel?
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Video
Fridays with Frank – IMPROVING DEALER PROFITABILITY AT LDI CONNECT
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIn Part 3 of his interview with Jerry Blaine, Frank Cannata learns more about the many ways that LDI Connect is improving profitability at its dealership.
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CLICK: PRINTING United Expo, the Ricoh Advantage, and LDI Connect’s Tech Showcase
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataPhotos of where we were this fall, including the PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, Ricoh’s Dealer Summit in Nashville, and LDI Connect’s Technology Showcase in New York City.
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CR Exclusives
Causes of Concern for Long-Term Success: 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey
by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark VrunoIn this year’s Survey, The Cannata Report asked office technology dealers: an open-ended question: āWhat is your most significant cause for concern for the long-term success of your business?ā Here’s what they told us . . .
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | Building Your Office Technology Business
by Noel Wardby Noel WardHow four office technology mega dealers got to be so big.
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Video
Fridays with Frank – HOW LDI CONNECTS WITH CREATIVE PRINT AND NON-PRINT
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFind out why Founder Frank G. Cannata got “jazzed” during his recent trip to visit old friend Jerry Blaine at LDI Connect in New York.
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Find out why Founder Frank G. Cannata got “jazzed” during his recent trip to visit old friend Jerry Blaine at LDI Connect in New York.
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Growth & Profitability
Sharp Names Robert Davis as Vice President of Display Services and Solutions
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIn a move to bolster its display business, industry veteran will drive customer experience and advance Sharp’s growth in the LED space, OEM says.
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Business Management/Finance
Pulse Technology Names Michelle Metz Sales Development Representative
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIn this role, Metz will help the Schaumburg, Illinois-based dealership in its business development efforts for the multiple services that Pulse Technology offers.

