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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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    Fridays with Frank – Wake Up to Label Printing!

    by Mark Vruno May 15, 2026

    The label printing opportunities are out there, stresses Frank Cannata. Dealers need to “wake up,” he says.

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  • Office/Workplace Technology

    Pulse Technology to Host Open House at Merrillville, Indiana Location on May 20

    by Mark Vruno May 13, 2026

    Among other products and services, guests can see the future of work: demos of Pulse Technology’s robotic cleaning and delivery solutions!

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  • Production Print

    FRANKLY SPEAKING: Konica Minolta Hosts a Big-Time Event for Industrial Production Printing

    by Frank G. Cannata May 13, 2026

    Visitors to Konica Minolta’s Client Engagement Center in Ramsey, New Jersey, saw all of the OEM’s products related to production printing.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, May 4 – 8, 2026

    by Mark Vruno May 11, 2026

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

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – Why Aren’t You in the Label Printing Business?

    by Mark Vruno May 8, 2026

    Graduating to label printing could lead to improved profitability for office technology dealers already selling production printing, says Frank Cannata.

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  • Issue Announcements

    Dealers Are Leading with Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services

    by Mark Vruno May 5, 2026

    A digital-first mindset, which includes cybersecurity and managed IT, is driving profitability and boosting print hardware sales.

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    IN FOCUS: GreatAmerica’s Leadership Team Discusses DX and the Channel’s Future

    by Mark Vruno April 23, 2026

    In this “roundtable” video discussion, three GreatAmerica Financial executive leaders field questions about digital transformation, the future, and what is working for dealers.

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  • CR Exclusives

    CR Connect Video Spotlight: Sean Mummert of The Office People

    by Mark Vruno April 22, 2026

    The chief executive of South Carolina-based The Office People explains how the dealership creates a workplace experiences and a competitive edge by integrating AV, electronic displays, and security with managed print services.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    GreatAmerica Once Again Is ECS 27 First Platinum Sponsor

    by Mark Vruno April 21, 2026

    “What makes ECS special is the combination of entrepreneurial energy, candid peer-to-peer sharing, and a genuine openness to new ideas,” says Jennie Fisher, group president, Office Technology of GreatAmerica.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    The ESOP Option for Office Technology Businesses

    by Noel Ward April 20, 2026

    Could an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) be an effective exit strategy for your office technology dealership?

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    Fridays with Frank – Part 2 with Lou Usherwood

    by Mark Vruno April 10, 2026

    Frank Cannata and Lou Usherwood talk about production printing, dealer peer groups, and how to make money in office tech.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    How to Build an Office-Ready Robot Practice Inside Your Copier Dealership

    by Mark Vruno April 9, 2026

    The concept of reselling the office-ready robot really is not new for copier dealerships; it is simply next, writes blogger Greg Walters.

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    TWAIN Working Group Welcomes 3 New Associate Members to the twAIn Robotics Initiative

    by Mark Vruno April 9, 2026

    Reveille Software, IP Syndicate, and Dynamic Excellence join the twAIn Robotics consortium that is advancing open standards for intelligent office automation.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    All Copy Products Acquires 2 Texas Dealerships

    by Mark Vruno April 8, 2026

    Colorado’s All Copy Products (ACP) buys a pair of dealers in TX: MFD Business Solutions in Dallas and Advanced Business Copiers in Houston.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    Roland DG Americas Announces Key Personnel Changes

    by Mark Vruno April 7, 2026

    Parent OEM Roland DG (Japan) is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers for the sign, apparel, textile, interior design, personalization, and vehicle graphics markets.

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    Fridays with Frank – Usherwood Office Technology Celebrates 50 Years

    by Mark Vruno April 3, 2026

    After five decades in the channel, print still reigns supreme, but IT services are gaining major ground at Usherwood.

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    The AI Disruption Accelerates in the Office Technology Sector

    by CJ Cannata April 2, 2026

    From artificial intelligence to robotics/autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), the time is NOW for the office technology dealer channel!

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    IN FOCUS: GreatAmerica’s Leadership Team Discusses Office Tech Dealer Challenges

    by Mark Vruno April 1, 2026

    In a “roundtable” video discussion, four GreatAmerica Financial ELT members field questions about major challenges facing their dealer partners in 2026.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, March 23 – 27, 2026

    by Mark Vruno March 30, 2026

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

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    Fridays with Frank – More Insight from Datamax’s Barry Simon

    by Mark Vruno March 27, 2026

    Before he retires, Datamax leader Barry Simon stresses the importance of dealer peer groups, diversifying, and not cutting too much.

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  • CR ExclusivesUncategorized

    CR Connect Video Spotlight: Andrew Ritschel of Electronic Office Systems

    by Mark Vruno March 24, 2026

    The founder of New Jersey-based dealer Electronic Office Systems (EOS) discusses customer retention and industry challenges.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, March 16 – 20, 2026

    by Mark Vruno March 23, 2026

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

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – “Exit Interview” with Barry Simon of Datamax

    by Mark Vruno March 20, 2026

    How does Arkansas dealer Datamax measure employee satisfaction? It’s about more than money, says Barry Simon.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    Sharp Corp. Names Kawamura Next President and CEO

    by Mark Vruno March 19, 2026

    Sharp Corporation has named Tetsuji “Ted” Kawamura as the next president and CEO of Sharp, effective April 1, 2026.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Texas-Based Restaurant Drives Kitchen Efficiency with Epson TrueOrder KDS

    by Mark Vruno March 18, 2026

    DX in action: Fielding’s Wood Grill finds order flow with kitchen display system from Epson and partner Lavu.

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