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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.

  • Business Management/Finance

    Axis Business Technologies Celebrates 48 Years

    by Mark Vruno March 13, 2026

    Konica Minolta, Kyocera, and KIP dealer Axis Business Technologies continues nearly five decades of local, family-owned service in Southern Colorado.

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    Fridays with Frank – Kudos to Intermedia Cloud Communications!

    by Mark Vruno March 13, 2026

    More than 250 office technology dealers are now reselling Intermedia Cloud Communications’ services.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Doceo Launches Business Services Division

    by Mark Vruno March 11, 2026

    By expanding capabilities in AI, marketing, print, and branded merchandise, dealer Doceo brings four practice areas to market for Mid-Atlantic businesses.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Xaar and Polipress Drive Digital Embellishments in Italian Wine Label Market

    by Mark Vruno March 10, 2026

    Versatex prinbars from Xaar plc. deliver advanced digital embellishment solutions to the premium label market.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    CGS ORIS Americas Unveils Innovative New Headquarters in Minnesota

    by Mark Vruno March 10, 2026

    All-new customer experience center welcomes print providers to explore top-of-the-line wide-format digital print solutions, advanced imaging technology, and color management applications available from CGS ORIS Americas.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, March 2 – 6, 2026

    by Mark Vruno March 9, 2026

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

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – Follow the Migration of Printing

    by Mark Vruno March 6, 2026

    IDP and production printing may represent the paths to the near future for office technology equipment dealers.

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  • Issue Announcements

    How to Grow a Future-Ready Office Technology Business

    by Mark Vruno March 5, 2026

    More office technology dealers are migrating from hardware suppliers to DX partners in the Age of AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.

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  • Office/Workplace Technology

    DSI – Document Solutions, Inc. 3rd Annual “March to the Madness” Tech Show

    by Mark Vruno March 2, 2026

    Blending basketball and business: With a focus on managed services, New Mexico dealer Document Solutions,, Inc. makes NCAA college hoops watch party part of its tech showcase; more than 300 people attended in 2025.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, February 23 – 27, 2026

    by Mark Vruno March 2, 2026

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

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – DM Enters the Wide-Format Print Arena

    by Mark Vruno February 27, 2026

    HP Designjet wide-format print and more are coming from Distribution Management in 2026.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, February 16 – 20, 2026

    by Mark Vruno February 23, 2026

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

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Quasi Robotics Joins twAIn Robotics as Founding Board Member

    by Mark Vruno February 19, 2026

    Industry pioneer Quasi Robotics commits to open standards for the billing and interoperability of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and intelligent automation systems.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Culligan Quench Launches Next-Generation XL1 Hydration Center and Expands North American Dealer Opportunities

    by Mark Vruno February 16, 2026

    Ultra high-capacity system is designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance workplace hydration, The XL1 represents the next generation of bottleless water technology, says Culligan Quench.

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    The Cannata Report’s Tips for Improving Dealer Profitability in 2026

    by CJ Cannata February 5, 2026

    By expanding product and service offerings, such as managed IT and production printing, office technology dealers can boost profitability.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Minuteman Press Launches Personalize it! Print-on-Demand Program

    by Mark Vruno February 4, 2026

    Minuteman 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 Vruno February 3, 2026

    Video 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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  • Growth & Profitability

    Ricoh Acquires ET Group in Canada

    by Mark Vruno February 3, 2026

    Acquisition of leading Canadian audiovisual tech firm advances OEM’s position as global end to end workplace services provider, Ricoh says.

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    Fridays with Frank – Office Technology PEOPLE to Watch in 2026

    by Mark Vruno January 23, 2026

    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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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – Three More TRENDS to Watch

    by Mark Vruno January 16, 2026

    In addition to AI, why cloud communication, distribution, and inkjet printing technology are three additional trends to watch in 2026.

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  • CR Exclusives

    Q&A with Outgoing Datamax Inc. President Barry Simon

    by Frank G. Cannata January 15, 2026

    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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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – CONTINUING THE PE DISCUSSION

    by Mark Vruno December 19, 2025

    What else can independent dealer owners learn from private-equity firms investing in the office technology dealer channel?

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF PRIVATE EQUITY

    by Mark Vruno December 12, 2025

    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 Vruno December 5, 2025

    In 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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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – HOW LDI CONNECTS WITH CREATIVE PRINT AND NON-PRINT

    by Mark Vruno November 28, 2025

    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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