In this “roundtable” video discussion, three GreatAmerica Financial executive leaders share practical advice to help office technology dealers—from when to invest through execution.
GreatAmerica
GreatAmerica is the largest independent, family-owned national commercial equipment finance company in the U.S. and is dedicated to helping manufacturers, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. A $2.5 Billion company with life-to-date finance originations of $14 Billion, GreatAmerica was established in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1992 and has a staff of over 600 employees with offices in Iowa, Georgia, Minnesota, and Illinois. In addition to financing, GreatAmerica offers innovative non-financial services to help our customers grow. GreatAmerica is committed to the office equipment industry and is the leader in single invoice solutions (MPS, Managed IT, and other specialized billing options). GreatAmerica also offers innovative non-financial services to help dealers evolve their businesses.
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Winners to be revealed at The Cannata Report’s 41st Annual Awards & Charities Gala on November 19, 2026.
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“Where Interoperability Becomes Revenue” is the theme for TWAIN Converge, which is coming to Tampa, Florida, in November.
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Office/Workplace Technology
Industry Analysts, Dealers, and Vendor Partners Came Together in Support of Blood Cancer United
by Mark VrunoOhio golf outing, organized by Industry Analysts, Inc. to honor William Miceli of Pulse Technology, raises $215,000 for cancer charity.
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Celebrity Jay Leno to help ring in the Busness Technology Association’s one-hundredth year in Kansas City, MO (September 1-3) at BTA 100.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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CR Exclusives
GreatAmerica’s Jennie Fisher: Leadership, Legacy, and What’s Next (Part 1 of 2)
by CJ CannataThe office technology industry icon from GreatAmerica reflects on her noteworthy career and provides insights about key current and future business topics as she transitions into a new chapter.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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CR Exclusives
FRANKLY SPEAKING: GreatAmerica for the Win with Heritage Bank Acquisition
by Frank G. CannataWhat does GreatAmerica Finanical Services’ acquisition of Heritage Bank mean for the office technology dealer channel?
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With final regulatory approval and the launch of GreatAmerica Bank, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based office technology equipment financing firm enters its next phase of growth as a national bank.
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CR Exclusives
ON TARGET – Office Technology Channel Leaders Came Together at the Annual Cannata Elite Partner Dinner
by Mark VrunoAround the table: Office technology conversations and connections amid fine dining in Manhattan.
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Business Management/Finance
GreatAmerica Closes $747 Million Equipment Finance Securitization
by Mark VrunoLeasing partner has announced the successful closing of its $747.9 million asset‑backed securitization. The transaction is collateralized by a pool of contracts originated through GreatAmerica’s commercial equipment finance business.
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Office/Workplace Technology
What’s Happenin’ Charity Golf Tournament to Honor Pulse Technology’s William Miceli
by Mark VrunoOrganized by Andy Slawetsky of Industry Analysts, Inc., the tourney, honoring William Miceli of Pulse Technology, will take place August 9–10, 2026, at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio,
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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In this “roundtable” video discussion, three GreatAmerica Financial executive leaders field questions about digital transformation, the future, and what is working for dealers.
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“What makes ECS special is the combination of entrepreneurial energy, candid peer-to-peer sharing, and a genuine openness to new ideas,” says Jennie Fisher, group president, Office Technology of GreatAmerica.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Video
IN FOCUS: GreatAmerica’s Leadership Team Discusses Office Tech Dealer Challenges
by Mark VrunoIn a “roundtable” video discussion, four GreatAmerica Financial ELT members field questions about major challenges facing their dealer partners in 2026.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Business Management/Finance
GreatAmerica and CEO Juice Enhance Integration for Office Equipment Dealers
by Mark VrunoFor office equipment dealers using e-automate, this update further automates contract setup, reduces manual work, and deliversreal-time insights with AI-powered dashboards, say GreatAmerica and CEO Juice.
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Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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The Breakaway Team is an initiative of The Consortium designed to foster growth, innovation, and intergenerational collaboration across the workplace services industry and imaging channel.
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MPSA Leadership Awards recognize Konica Minolta partner companies excelling in managed print.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, December 1 – 5, 2025
by Mark VrunoOur rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.