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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 – THE LDI CONNECT MAXHUB EXPERIENCE CENTER

    by Mark Vruno November 21, 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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  • Growth & Profitability

    Sharp Names Robert Davis as Vice President of Display Services and Solutions

    by Mark Vruno November 14, 2025

    In 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 Vruno November 14, 2025

    In this role, Metz will help the Schaumburg, Illinois-based dealership in its business development efforts for the multiple services that Pulse Technology offers.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Iron Sharpening Iron at the Sharp NEXT Office Technology Dealer Gathering

    by Frank G. Cannata November 10, 2025

    A trio of dealership principals share why SharpisNEXT wasn’t your father’s national meeting in the dealer channel.

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – It’s NOT About Market Share, says Sharp CEO

    by Mark Vruno October 24, 2025

    Frank Cannata continues his conversation with Mike Marusic, president and CEO of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, about the OEM’s recent SharpisNEXT national dealer conference.

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank – WHAT’S NEXT FOR SHARP BUSINESS USA?

    by Mark Vruno October 17, 2025

    Frank Cannata interviews President and CEO Mike Marusic of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America about last week’s SharpisNEXT national dealer conference.

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  • Growth & Profitability

    Sharp Imaging Empowers Dealers at NEXT 2025 with Innovation, Insight, and Future-Ready Strategies

    by Mark Vruno October 15, 2025

    At SharpisNEXT last week in Orlando, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America “wowed” some 130 dealer partners with innovation, insight, and future-ready strategies.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Hybrid Work and the Employee Experience (EX)

    by Mark Vruno August 28, 2025

    New EX insights on flexible, hybrid work from IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Ricoh.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, August 18 – 22, 2025

    by Mark Vruno August 25, 2025

    Welcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Pulse Technology Promotes Paul Miceli to Director of Audio Visual Division

    by Mark Vruno August 20, 2025

    Paul Miceli will oversee new conference room as a service (CRaaS) and audiovisual as a service (AVaaS) programs for Pulse Technology’s AV department, which is shifting from a commodity-based model to a recurring monthly revenue strategy.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, August 11 – 15, 2025

    by Mark Vruno August 18, 2025

    Welcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, August 4 – 8, 2025

    by Mark Vruno August 11, 2025

    Welcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, July 28 – August 1, 2025

    by Mark Vruno August 4, 2025

    Welcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Pulse Technology Expands Audio-Visual Department

    by Mark Vruno July 29, 2025

    Midwest office tech dealer Pulse Technology launches two new AV programs—CRaaS and AVaaS—for clients in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Epson Captures Top Honors in 2025 Red Dot Awards

    by Mark Vruno July 7, 2025

    Multiple Epson solutions, including MFP and inkjet printer lines, recognized for innovation and design excellence.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Ricoh Acquires Brazilian Workplace Services Provider Go2neXt

    by Mark Vruno May 14, 2025

    OEM Ricoh is accelerating global growth in the Workplace Experience area by expanding IT services and AV solutions capabilities in the Latin America region.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    E Ink Marquee Highlights Breakthrough for Electrophoretic Display Technology

    by Mark Vruno April 7, 2025

    First wide-temperature, full-color ePaper electrophoretic display designed for outdoor digital signage to be shown at Touch Taiwan 2025 (16-18 April) and at Display Week in San Jose, California (May 13-15).

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank: A ‘Fireside’ Video Chat with New EIC Mark Vruno

    by Mark Vruno March 28, 2025

    In this week’s episode, Frank G. Cannata puts on his reporter’s hat and interviews new Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno. They chat about production print among other topics.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Sharp Roadshow Takeaways from Cali Are on Point

    by Mark Vruno March 3, 2025

    MFPs and broad diversification led the discussion at Sharp Electronics Corp’s third of four dealer road shows; ‘wait and see’ on tariffs.

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  • Issue Announcements

    February ’25 Issue: Discussions about Business Diversification Strategies, including MSP, Thermal Barcodes and UCaaS.

    by CJ Cannata February 13, 2025

    Helping dealers with business diversification strategies to expand their product and service offerings is a perennial theme. What about your revenue streams? Are they recurring? Perhaps consider adding thermal barcode printers, laptop computers or/and managed IT services to your menu mix.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    BlueCrest Introduces the Element™ Inserter Platform for Small to Medium-sized Businesses, Featuring an Innovative Tower Feeder

    by Mark Vruno February 6, 2025

    BlueCrest has launched the Element Inserter, a new platform designed to meet the evolving needs of modern mail operations.

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  • Technology Trends

    From AI to Diversification to Quantum Computing: The Executive Connection Summit Sets the Agenda for Future Success

    by Scott Cullen February 4, 2025

    The best way to describe the Executive Connection Summit for anyone who has never attended is one-part think tank, one-part educational forum, and one-part networking conference.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Quench Launches 90 Day Fast Start Program for Imaging Dealers

    by Scott Cullen January 16, 2025

    Quench announced the launch of their new 90 Day Fast Start program to accelerate the success of imaging dealers selling Bottleless Drinking Water systems.

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank: Frank Has More to Say About Avoiding the Race to the Bottom in Pricing

    by Scott Cullen September 13, 2024

    In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata revises his response to a dealer’s question that aired on the August 16th episode of Fridays with Frank about how office technology dealers can avoid the race to the bottom in terms of pricing.

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank: Why Is Frank Optimistic About the Future of the Office Technology Dealer Channel?

    by Scott Cullen August 30, 2024

    In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata, shares his optimism about the office technology dealer channel and outlines a few reasons why he believes the future is bright.

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