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Leasing & Finance

Leasing is a type of financing that lets you rent equipment from an equipment financing company or another lender or vendor. The lease agreement allows you to use the equipment for a set period of time while making monthly payments.

  • Growth & Profitability

    Office Technology Profitability: Too Much Is Never Enough

    by Noel Ward July 8, 2026
    by Noel Ward July 8, 2026

    When it comes to improving profitability, some is good, more is better for office technology equipment dealerships.

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  • CR Exclusives

    GreatAmerica’s Jennie Fisher: Leadership, Legacy, and What’s Next (Part 1 of 2)

    by CJ Cannata June 25, 2026
    by CJ Cannata June 25, 2026

    The 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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  • CR Exclusives

    FRANKLY SPEAKING: GreatAmerica for the Win with Heritage Bank Acquisition

    by Frank G. Cannata June 18, 2026
    by Frank G. Cannata June 18, 2026

    What does GreatAmerica Finanical Services’ acquisition of Heritage Bank mean for the office technology dealer channel?

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  • Business Management/Finance

    GreatAmerica Completes Acquisition of Heritage Bank

    by Mark Vruno June 15, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 15, 2026

    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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  • Business Management/Finance

    GreatAmerica Closes $747 Million Equipment Finance Securitization

    by Mark Vruno June 1, 2026
    by Mark Vruno June 1, 2026

    Leasing 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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  • Business Management/Finance

    U.S. Bank Releases 2026 CFO Insights Report

    by Mark Vruno May 7, 2026
    by Mark Vruno May 7, 2026

    Geopolitics and inflation rise are on the risk agenda, but chief financial officers keep moving on growth, deals, U.S. Bank survey reveals.

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  • Office/Workplace Technology

    OUTSIDE THE BOX | The Tech Show Must Go On: Turn That AI Anxiety into Momentum

    by Petra Diener May 5, 2026
    by Petra Diener May 5, 2026

    Technology leaders, we’ve seen this before in the dealer channel! Please, do not be intimidated by artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs).

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  • Video

    IN FOCUS: GreatAmerica’s Leadership Team Discusses DX and the Channel’s Future

    by Mark Vruno April 23, 2026
    by Mark Vruno April 23, 2026

    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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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    Office Technology News, March 30 – April 3, 2026

    by Mark Vruno April 6, 2026
    by Mark Vruno April 6, 2026

    Our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    ElmBlue and Skandacor Partner to Finance Print Finishing Equipment

    by Mark Vruno April 3, 2026
    by Mark Vruno April 3, 2026

    Partnership provides Skandacor’s print shop customers with fast, flexible equipment financing options at the point of sale.

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  • Office/Workplace Technology

    OUTSIDE THE BOX | Diversifying Services and Products Is Easy to Announce but Difficult to Price

    by Petra Diener April 2, 2026
    by Petra Diener April 2, 2026

    How dealers are diversifying services and products, turning everything from cybersecurity to EV chargers into a monthly payment—and why the leasing partner quietly holds the blueprint.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    Re-engineering Financing for the Cloud Era

    by Henry Willmore April 2, 2026
    by Henry Willmore April 2, 2026

    Leasing partners aid office technology dealers in transitioning to cloud, subscription-based Software-as-a-Service models for financing.

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  • Video

    IN FOCUS: GreatAmerica’s Leadership Team Discusses Office Tech Dealer Challenges

    by Mark Vruno April 1, 2026
    by Mark Vruno April 1, 2026

    In a “roundtable” video discussion, four GreatAmerica Financial ELT members field questions about major challenges facing their dealer partners in 2026.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    Why Local Businesses Turn to NBM for Copier Leasing in Massachusetts

    by Mark Vruno March 24, 2026
    by Mark Vruno March 24, 2026

    Leasing equipment as a practical, cost-effective way to manage office technology for business around Waltham, MA, says dealer NBM.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    GreatAmerica and CEO Juice Enhance Integration for Office Equipment Dealers

    by Mark Vruno February 24, 2026
    by Mark Vruno February 24, 2026

    For 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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  • Business Management/Finance

    Epson Partners with DLL to Expand Leasing Program in Europe

    by Mark Vruno February 23, 2026
    by Mark Vruno February 23, 2026

    New partnership between Epson and global financial solutions partner DLL will help lease expansion in Europe and improve product circularity.

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  • Office/Workplace Technology

    Katun Announces New Financing Partnership with PEAC Solutions

    by Mark Vruno February 9, 2026
    by Mark Vruno February 9, 2026

    Authorized U.S. dealers of Katun Arivia multifunction printers now can enjoy special financing options via PEAC Solutions.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    GreatAmerica Financial Services Named Best Leasing Company

    by Mark Vruno December 5, 2025
    by Mark Vruno December 5, 2025

    At The Cannata Report’s 2025 Frank Awards, GreatAmerica Financial Services was recognized for its continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and partnership within the office technology industry.

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  • Issue AnnouncementsAnnual Dealer SurveyCR Exclusives

    Part 2 of Our 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey

    by CJ Cannata December 2, 2025
    by CJ Cannata December 2, 2025

    In Part 2 of The Cannata Report’s 40th Annual Dealer Survey, office technology dealers rate A3 and A4 manufacturers, as well as leasing companies, and and voice concerns over what is keeping them from succeeding in the long term.

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  • CR Exclusives

    Leasing Company Ratings: 40th Annual Office Technology Dealer Survey

    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno December 2, 2025
    by CJ Cannata, Cathy O'Brien, and Mark Vruno December 2, 2025

    In this year’s Survey, The Cannata Report included the percentage of dealers who rated their leasing companies as “Excellent” combined with those who rated as “Very Good” to provide a broader view.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    DLL Launches eBook to Help Office Technology Providers Leverage Financing

    by Mark Vruno October 31, 2025
    by Mark Vruno October 31, 2025

    DLL’s eBook is suitable for office technology dealers, distributors, and manufacturers in the workplace industry who are looking to enhance overall competitive advantage in today’s evolving landscape. 

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  • Business Management/Finance

    New Leadership in Equipment Finance Group of First Citizens Bank

    by Mark Vruno October 2, 2025
    by Mark Vruno October 2, 2025

    First Citizens Bank names new president of Equipment Finance Group. Rod Versteegh, previously Global Business Unit President at DLL Group, has joined First Citizens as its new Equipment Finance Executive; he succeeds Mike Jones, who is retiring.

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  • Business Management/Finance

    Konica Minolta and First Citizens Bank Forge New Agreement

    by Mark Vruno October 2, 2025
    by Mark Vruno October 2, 2025

    Strategic agreement to deliver next-generation financing, says OEM Konica Minolta, including enhanced program structures designed to support digital transformation (DX).

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  • Business Management/Finance

    IT Services Firm eMazzanti Technologies Launches eMT Capital

    by Mark Vruno September 9, 2025
    by Mark Vruno September 9, 2025

    New Jersey-based IT services company offers innovative financing through equity investments.

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  • Breaking News, Business & Finance

    DLL Group Appoints Jasper van Tongeren as Chief Digital Officer

    by Mark Vruno August 26, 2025
    by Mark Vruno August 26, 2025

    New CDO expands the Executive Board of Netherlands-based DLL Group, the global vendor finance company with nearly EUR 40 billion in assets. A subsidiary of Rabobank Group, DLL formerly was known as De Lage Landen International B.V.

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