The Cannata Report attends Fraser Advanced Information Systems Customer Appreciation Lobster Dinner at the Fishpond.
Sharp
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation. SIICA markets Sharp’s Simply Smarter business products and solutions, such as Synappx applications, professional displays, laptops, desktop monitors and a full suite of copier and printer solutions, that can help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity so they can work smarter. SIICA markets its products through a vast network of independent dealerships as well as its through its direct sales division Sharp Business Systems (SBS). By accelerating collaboration, improving efficiencies, digitizing workflows and increasing information security, Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work through technology that is smart and easy to use.
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General Profiles
TD SYNNEX: A Strong Distribution Partner is a Valuable Asset in a Changing Landscape
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrom print and imaging to emerging products and solutions, TD SYNNEX is an asset to OEMs and dealers alike.
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Technology Trends
38th Annual Dealer Survey: A4 MFP Manufacturer Ratings
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe A4 MFP ratings in comparison to the A3 ratings are still lower, which is likely a reflection of the supply chain issues of last year when A4 took a backseat to the higher margin A3 products in terms of where OEMs were devoting available resources.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights October 23-27
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday presents office technology industry news highlights from the week of October 23-27.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Launches New A4 Monochrome Multifunction Printers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced two new A4 monochrome multifunction printers (MFPs) designed for businesses and educational institutions that want the function of a larger monochrome MFP in a smaller footprint.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp to Launch Light Production Presses with Fiery FS600 Pro Software
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFiery, LLC and Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) released two new Fiery DFEs to drive Sharp’s latest light production printers, Sharp Color Pro Series BP-90C70/BP90C80.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights September 18-22
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of office technology news from the week of September 18-22.
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Veteran's
Veteran’s Way: Sharp’s Chris Johnson’s Inspirational and Meaningful Military Detour
by Frank G. CannataSharp’s Chris Johnson paused his career in the office technology industry to serve his country.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Showcases New Capabilities in Strong Push into Production Print at Printing United
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp has announced that it will be showing its new digital press technologies at the Printing United Expo, in Atlanta, Georgia from October 18 – 20, 2023.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
The Top 12 Office Technology News Stories of the Year So Far
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Top 12 Office Technology News Stories of the Year So Far includes some obvious selections along with a few that our readers are welcome to debate.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights July 24-28
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday presents office technology industry news highlights from the week of July 24-28 compiled for quick and easy reading.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Celebrates its Third Straight Year as NJBIZ Best Place to Work in New Jersey
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Electronics Corporation announced that it has been named by NJBIZ as a Best Place to Work in New Jersey 2023 for the third consecutive year.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Sharp’s Cross-Functional Mentorship Program Empowers Growth and Inclusion
by Kate Graggby Kate GraggSharp’s Debbie Tyler, part of the steering committee of business leaders that developed Sharp’s women’s initiative, called W.I.S.E., for Women Influencing Sharp’s Evolution discusses the company’s pioneering program.
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Sales & Marketing
Vertical Markets: Exploring Niche Opportunities for Increased Sales and Deeper Connections
by Noel Wardby Noel WardVertical markets allow office technology dealers to expand their reach in the community and grow.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Receives Supplier Horizon Award from Premier, Inc.
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced that it is once again a winner of the Supplier Horizon Award from Premier, Inc.
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Sharp’s Shane Coffey answers The Cannata Report’s Frank G. Cannata’s questions about the new Sharp production print line.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Young Influencers 2023: Youth Movement
by Kate Graggby Kate GraggMeet the latest generation of young influencers who are driving their organizations in the office technology industry forward.
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Sustainability
Sustainability Roadblocks in the Office Technology Industry
by Noel Wardby Noel WardSustainability around product and services offerings yields a strong and positive message, but why aren’t more vendors willing to talk about it?
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday: Office Technology News Highlights June 5-9
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of office technology and services industry news from the week of June 5-9.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Sharp Launches Three New A4 Printers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced the launch of three new A4 letter-sized multifunction product and printer solutions.
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The Cannata Report’s editor-in-chief Scott Cullen highlights the back-to-basics theme of the May issue, which focuses on A3, A4, and document management.
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Highlights from the Sharp National Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas, April 18-20.
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Despite taking a licking from a change in workstyles and A4, A3 technology keeps on ticking.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: How Many Sharp Dealers Can Realistically Sell Production Print?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrank shares his formula for his recent Frankly Speaking column prediction about how many Sharp dealers will sell production print after speaking with Sharp dealers at the American CoOp meeting in Saint Lucia.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Dealer Reaction to Sharp’s Surprising Entry into Production Print
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenTroy and James Olson of Les Olson Company share their first impressions of the new Sharp digital presses–the company’s entry into production print–and what it means to their dealership.