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Electronic commerce (e-commerce) refers to companies and individuals that buy and sell goods and services over the internet. E-commerce operates in different market segments and can be conducted over computers, tablets, smartphones, and other smart devices.

  • CR-Connect Dealer Tour

    CR-Connect Dealer Tour | The DME Playbook: Strategic Acquisitions, IT Services, and a Vision for the Future

    by Scott Cullen March 13, 2025
    by Scott Cullen March 13, 2025

    From managed IT and cybersecurity to e-commerce, Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises is evolving beyond traditional office technology. And. acquisitions are a major part of the Cincinnati-based dealership’s growth strategy.

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  • Video

    B2B E-commerce in the Office Technology Channel with Tawnya Stone of GreatAmerica

    by Scott Cullen March 28, 2023
    by Scott Cullen March 28, 2023

    Tawnya Stone, VP, strategic technology of GreatAmerica Financial Services, discusses B2B e-commerce website platforms in the dealer channel of the document imaging sector of the office technology industry.

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank: Technology, a Blessing or a Curse for Office Technology Dealers?

    by Scott Cullen March 3, 2023
    by Scott Cullen March 3, 2023

    Frank G. Cannata, inspired by an article in The New York Times, ponders the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce on the office technology dealer channel.

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  • Technology Trends

    Optimizing the E-Commerce Trend to Grow Business

    by Mark Vruno February 22, 2023
    by Mark Vruno February 22, 2023

    Brian Bowerfind of ECI Software Solutions discusses how office technology and services dealers can leverage technology such as e-commerce, and data to grow their businesses.

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  • Issue Announcements

    February Issue Highlights Digital Transformation in the Office Technology Industry

    by Scott Cullen February 13, 2023
    by Scott Cullen February 13, 2023

    The Cannata Report’s February issue presents a comprehensive look at digital transformation (DX), from the perspective of dealers digitally transforming their businesses through new technologies and e-commerce to helping customers digitally transform their organizations.

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  • Technology Trends

    Click Bait: Ready or Not, E-Commerce Is Here

    by CJ Cannata February 13, 2023
    by CJ Cannata February 13, 2023

    Dealers of office technology consider e-commerce platforms to satisfy a new generation of customers.

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  • Technology Trends

    Talking Digital Transformation with Konica Minolta and Its Dealers

    by Scott Cullen February 13, 2023
    by Scott Cullen February 13, 2023

    Konica Minolta is creating programs to help its dealers with their digital transformation and to diversify into new and more profitable segments such as production and industrial print, VoIP, managed IT, and e-commerce.

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  • CR EventsBreaking News, Business & Finance

    Trend Spotting at The Executive Connection Summit (ECS)

    by Scott Cullen February 1, 2023
    by Scott Cullen February 1, 2023

    Digital transformation was the central theme of the recent Executive Connection Summit in Arizona, where attendees heard about new ways to diversify their product and services offerings, including managed IT and cybersecurity.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Keypoint Intelligence Announces Strategic Partnership with AgentDealer

    by Scott Cullen January 17, 2023
    by Scott Cullen January 17, 2023

    Keypoint Intelligence announced they have entered into a strategic partnership with AgentDealer, a CRM solution provider that custom builds solutions designed specifically for the Office…

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  • VideoBreaking News, Business & Finance

    The Top 10 2023 Document Imaging Industry Trends Countdown Part 1

    by Scott Cullen January 17, 2023
    by Scott Cullen January 17, 2023

    The Cannata Report’s President & CEO CJ Cannata and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen count down the Top 10 document imaging industry trends to watch in 2023. In Part 2, CJ and…

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  • Technology Trends

    Konica Minolta is Back on Track Part 2

    by Scott Cullen January 12, 2023
    by Scott Cullen January 12, 2023

    The second and final installment of my recap of the Konica Minolta analysts briefing from December 13, focuses on the company’s product roadmap and e-commerce initiatives and…

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Konica Minolta Partners with Elastic Path to Launch B2B Digital Commerce Platform

    by Scott Cullen November 15, 2022
    by Scott Cullen November 15, 2022

    Konica Minolta announced it has partnered with Elastic Path to transform its B2B commerce experience. Elastic Path is the creator and leader of the Composable Commerce Movement…

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Keypoint Intelligence and GreatAmerica Team Up to Help Office Technology Providers Get into e-Commerce

    by Scott Cullen November 8, 2022
    by Scott Cullen November 8, 2022

    Keypoint Intelligence and GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation have joined forces to help office technology providers understand the value of an online storefront…

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  • Breaking News, Business & FinanceOffice Technology Acquisitions & Mergers

    Clover Imaging Group Acquires Phoenix Direct

    by Scott Cullen July 22, 2022
    by Scott Cullen July 22, 2022

    Clover Imaging Group announced the acquisition of all operating assets of Phoenix Direct, LLC. Founded in 2012 and located in Duluth, Georgia…

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  • Technology Trends

    Talking A4 Sales Strategies with Kyocera’s Jose Estébanez

    by Scott Cullen July 14, 2022
    by Scott Cullen July 14, 2022

    Our discussion on A4 sales strategies that began in the June issue of The Cannata Report continues with insights from Jose Estébanez…

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank: Lately, Frank Has Been Thinking About E-Commerce

    by Scott Cullen June 24, 2022
    by Scott Cullen June 24, 2022

    In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares his opinion about the viability of e-commerce for document…

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  • Issue Announcements

    April Issue Paints a Vivid Picture of the Future of the Independent Dealer Channel

    by CJ Cannata April 15, 2022
    by CJ Cannata April 15, 2022

    The independent dealer channel is on the precipice of a seismic shift, and we examine how the channel is shifting, the trends driving these changes…

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  • Sales & Marketing

    Is It Time to Consider an E-Commerce Site?

    by Mark Vruno April 14, 2022
    by Mark Vruno April 14, 2022

    Your website’s B2B online buying experience should focus on customers, not internal sales teams. Fact: “We don’t currently have an e-commerce platform…

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  • Sales & Marketing

    Industry Executives Share Their Views on e-commerce

    by Scott Cullen February 22, 2022
    by Scott Cullen February 22, 2022

    The February issue of The Cannata Report focuses on diversification. Included in that issue is a Virtual Panel featuring members of The Cannata Report’s…

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  • Op-Ed & Commentary

    February Virtual Panel: Hot Topics

    by Scott Cullen February 10, 2022
    by Scott Cullen February 10, 2022

    Our Advisory Board addresses diversification, supply chain issues, and e-commerce. Above, clockwise from top, AJ Baggott, Deb Dellaposta, Patrick Flesch, Jim George,…

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  • Video

    Fridays with Frank | Frank Considers the Value of an E-commerce Site for Dealers

    by Scott Cullen August 13, 2021
    by Scott Cullen August 13, 2021

    In this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata weighs the pros and cons of dealers creating an e-commerce site. We invite readers…

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