Konica Minolta, Kyocera, and KIP dealer Axis Business Technologies continues nearly five decades of local, family-owned service in Southern Colorado.
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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More than 250 office technology dealers are now reselling Intermedia Cloud Communications’ services.
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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 VrunoVersatex 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 VrunoAll-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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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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IDP and production printing may represent the paths to the near future for office technology equipment dealers.
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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 VrunoBlending 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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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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HP Designjet wide-format print and more are coming from Distribution Management in 2026.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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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 VrunoUltra 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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Issue Announcements
The Cannata Report’s Tips for Improving Dealer Profitability in 2026
by CJ CannataBy 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 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 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 OEM’s 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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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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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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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.

