Today begins the first of a three-part Fridays with Frank video series as Frank G. Cannata responds to the question: How can dealers diversify…
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In today’s Fridays with Frank video, Frank G. Cannata discusses the history of dealer peer groups and their importance to the dealer channel,..
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It was with great sadness that we learned that John Lowery’s Dad, Robert Charles “Chuck” Lowery, Jr., died on Friday, February 12, 2021, in Columbus, Georgia…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: an Inconvenient Truth About the Future of Office Print
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest episode of Fridays with Frank video, Frank G. Cannata responds to a viewer’s question about the demise of office printing–something our viewer…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: What BTA Means to the Cannata Report and Me
by Frank G. CannataWe wish to acknowledge and congratulate BTA on the celebration of its 95th anniversary. For this influential organization, it all…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Time for the Imaging Technology Industry to Step Up
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn today’s Fridays with Frank video, Frank G. Cannata discusses an imaging technology industry initiative that he is extremely passionate about…
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Veteran's
Veteran’s Way: Imaging Industry Initiatives for Hiring Veterans Part 1
by Frank G. CannataIn our efforts to encourage corporations and dealers to hire veterans, we embarked on a mission to interview a few of the leading organizations in the world of print. What…
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This week’s Fridays with Frank episode is a fun one. Frank G. Cannata and Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen make their Super Bowl LV picks and predict the…
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Beyond the Business
Industrial Print Helps Fill the Stadium at Super Bowl LV
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenYou don’t have to live in Tampa or Kansas City to be excited about watching Super Bowl LV on Sunday. It has all the makings of an historic matchup,..
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In our latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata identifies more companies that he is watching in 2021 and why he is watching them…
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Frankly Speaking: a Fond Farewell to Ricoh USA’s Joji Tokunaga
by Frank G. CannataWe had the special privilege of saying goodbye to Joji Tokunaga, CEO of Ricoh USA and it brought some very fond memories of the Japanese executives…
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In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares two memorable stories about the early days of plain-paper copiers…
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Cannata, Frank Cannata. In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares a cloak and dagger story from his early days..
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Veteran's
Frankly Speaking: Time for Our Industry to Take the Lead in Thanking Veterans for Their Service
by Frank G. CannataThis past December Mike Stramaglio, president and CEO of Stramaglio Consulting, reached out to Bob Goldberg, BTA General Counsel…
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Video
Fridays with Frank | Frank Weighs in on Panasonic’s Exit from the Scanner Market
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata discusses the consolidation that has been taking place in the office…
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Business as Unusual
Business As Unusual: Ricoh and the Future of Production and Industrial Print
by Frank G. CannataWith the elimination of trade shows, conferences, and manufacturer and independent dealer group meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought it would be a good idea…
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When someone mentions analytics, I think of the book, later the movie, “Moneyball.” As a baseball fan, it caught my interest, and I was able to grasp the concept of using…
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As we approach the new year, it is time to take out the crystal ball and see what 2021 will bring us. Unless we get COVID-19 under control, it will be extremely difficult to get the economy…
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George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st U.S. president, was one of the most qualified men to lead this country. This is the last in a series of profiles…
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Video
Fridays with Frank | Frank’s Forecast Part 2: the Need for Consultative Services
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata concludes his preview of his Frank’s Forecast column in the December…
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This year’s Humanitarian Award was presented to Keith Allison, president & CEO of Systel Business Equipment in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Keith is a long-time friend…
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Awards & Charity
The Cannata Report Raises More Than $130,000 for Hackensack Meridian Health’s Circle of Compassion Program
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation has announced that The Cannata Report, the intelligence…
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In 1985 we decided to conduct a dealer survey because there was no major effort in the industry to build any kind of content to track how dealers were performing. The focus was…
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Issue Announcements
Unite & Conquer Awards & Charities Gala Issue Available for Download
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIt is a distinct pleasure to present a special bonus issue, “Unite & Conquer,” focusing exclusively on The Cannata Report’s 35th Anniversary…
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Dealer Challenges and Opportunities for 2021
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest installment of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata identifies the biggest challenges facing dealers in 2021 and offers…