Award-winning workflow software provider Solimar Systems marks milestone with thousands of global customers and a solid commitment to customer success.
Riso
RISO, Inc., headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of RISO Kagaku Corporation, Japan’s leading manufacturer and distributor of high-speed inkjet printers and digital duplicators. RISO’s ComColor printers offer fast, affordable, environmentally friendly digital color at speeds of up to 320 images per minute. Its line of digital duplicators includes one- and two-color systems that reliably produce millions of copies, are environmentally friendly, and are easy as well as inexpensive to use.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Why Different Is Okay in the Workplace Technology Sector
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoAnd, it really is true: Within the office technology dealer partner channel, variety can lead to improved profitability!
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: What Office Technology Are We Watching Heading into 2026?
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoAs planning continues for the New Year, The Cannata Report’s 2026 WatchList is a who’s who and what’s what for dea;ers and partners conducting business in the office technology space.
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Business Management/Finance
2026 WatchList – Office Technology COMPANIES in the Dealer Channel
by Noel Ward and CJ CannataThe Cannata Report’s annual preview of companies in the dealer channel that will be making office technology news in the year ahead.
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Business Management/Finance
2026 WatchList – Office Technology Upcoming EVENTS in the Dealer Channel
by Noel Ward and CJ CannataSave the dates: The Cannata Report previews office technology industry events in the dealer channel for the year ahead.
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Production Print
PRINTING United Expo 2025: Office Technology Lessons Learned
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWhy the dealer channel is energized by this year’s PRINTING United Expo, the big North American print trade show.
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Production Print
Solimar Systems to Showcase ReadyPDF Prepress Console and Intelligent Automation Solutions
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOEM partnership highlights end-to-end PDF workflows for advanced inkjet printing technologies, says Solimar Systems. which is exhibiting next week in the RISO booth at the PRINTING United Expo.
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In the ongoing quest for increased profitability, Frank Cannata and Toshiba’s Larry White discuss why inkjet printing technology makes sense—and cents—for office equipment dealers.
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Issue AnnouncementsProduction Print
Production Printing Trends within the Dealer-Partner Channel
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataProduction printing is trending: Who does it well? How can office tech dealers get into this technology? Inkjet is in the mix, and so is textile printing . . . .
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Production Print
INKJET PRINTING ASCENDS HIGHER: How the Spraying Technology Is Reshaping Production Printing’s Landscape
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrom cost savings to new applications, inkjet printing opens the door to untapped revenue streams in the production space.
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Video
Fridays with Frank – COULD PRODUCTION INKJET PRINTING BE A CHANNEL SAVIOR?
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoIn a quest for increased profitability, Frank Cannata and RISO Printing’s Andre D’Urbano crunch inkjet production numbers on behalf of office equipment dealers.
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In a quest for increased profitability, Frank Cannata and RISO Printing’s Andre D’Urbano crunch inkjet production numbers on behalf of office equipment dealers.
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2025 Business Technology Association National Conference: Foothills, Football, and Dusty Boots
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFrom an NFL Hall of Famer-turned-dancer, Xerox’s COO, and a real, live New Mexico rodeo, the Business Technology Association (BTA) national conference had it all in 2025!
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Monday with Mark: Office Technology News Highlights, June 2-6, 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWelcome to Monday with Mark, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology news.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Solimar Systems and RISO to Showcase Advanced Inkjet Printing Workflows at IPMA 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoThe In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association’s Annual Educational Conference takes place June 8-12 in Spokane, Washington. Solimar Systems’ participation at IPMA builds on its partnership with RISO to provide customers with enhanced workflow processes for digital inkjet printing applications.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Solimar Systems to Show Workflow Software Solutions at Hunkeler Innovationdays
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSan Diego-based firm will highlight its latest workflow software solutions for print production and digital communication at partners RISO and Screen’s stands in Switzerland.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
RISO to Exhibit Cut-sheet Inkjet Technology at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoDouble-engine VALEZUS T2200 cut-sheet inkjet technology to be featured along with the single-engine VALEZUS T1200 system, which will be paired with a Plockmatic booklet finisher accessory.
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CR Special FeaturesOp-Ed & CommentaryProduction PrintTechnology Trends
PRINTING United Defines Opportunities for the Future of the Office Technology Dealer Channel
by Frank G. CannataPRINTING United provides office technology dealers looking to diversify and expand solutions offerings in production print many opportunities to consider.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
PRINTING United Expo 2024 Delivers Unmatched Industry Experience
by Frank G. CannataFrom cutting-edge product launches to groundbreaking education and networking opportunities to mass sales on the show floor, this year’s Expo in Las Vegas delivered in a big way
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Although lacking the glamour of many internet-enabled technologies, print remains a critical segment of technology that’s still happening in schools across America.
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Issue Announcements
Diversification in the Office Technology Industry Takes Centerstage in the March Issue
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataDiversification continues to be an ongoing topic of immense interest in the office technology industry. Because of this, we are once again devoting most of our March issue to this important topic.
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Technology Trends
Don’t Overlook the Obvious When Looking to Diversify
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenDiversify your product, services, and solutions offerings with these four conventional diversification opportunities.
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Technology Trends
PRINTING United Expo 2023: Elevating the Print Industry to New Heights
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerNo doubt, RISO’s tagline at PRINTING United nailed it: “Printers for Endless Possibilities.” And that’s what PRINTING United is about; printing in 2023 hardly knows any limits.
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The introductions and initiatives from the leading document imaging OEMs that made a difference in 2023.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: RISO’s Andre D’Urbano Spreads the Gospel of Inkjet Diversification
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenRISO’s Andre D’Urbano and Frank discuss the benefits of inkjet technology in the office and an opportunity for dealers to move upstream by providing customers with a device that can handle significant volumes at a low cost.

