The Cannata Report’s latest Women Influencers video features Toshiba’s Kerstin Woods explaining why dealers must discuss solutions with their hardware customers, emphasizing the benefits of software and services.
Women Influencers
Each year, The Cannata Report profiles leading female executives who stand out in the document imaging channel of the office technology industry for their wide-ranging accomplishments in all segments of the industry, including dealerships, financing, manufacturing, and services. The Cannata Report’s Women Influencers are showcased in a special issue published in July/August of each year.
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WATCH: 2024 Women Influencer Charlene Fischer on the Importance of Embracing Change
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s Women Influencers video, Xerox’s Charlene Fischer shares her advice for dealers on embracing change, and opportunities for personal development to keep pace with those changes.
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WATCH: 2024 Women Influencer Sarah Custer on Seizing Opportunity and What’s Next
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn our latest Women Influencers video, Distribution Management’s Sarah Custer discusses what it means to be acknowledged as a 2024 Women Influencer, how she seized the opportunity to lead her company’s fledgling managed print initiative, and the increasing relevance of sustainability in her business and our lives.
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WATCH: The Cannata Report’s Women Influencers Discuss the Evolution of Print and How to Succeed in the Office Technology Industry
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this video recorded during the Women Influencers cover story photo shoot in New York City, Custer, Fischer, and Woods discuss the evolution of print and digital technology and how it impacts their organizations and customers.
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Issue Announcements
Introducing The Cannata Report’s 2024 Women Influencers
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataThe Cannata Report prides itself on celebrating diversity, and our Women Influencers issue best exemplifies that mission. This is the 11th year we are shining the spotlight on three impressive women leaders, and we are elated at the franchise’s reception from all corners of the office technology industry.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: Under the Women Influencers’ Influence
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThis issue marks the beginning of the second decade of the Women Influencers franchise, continuing to celebrate women’s increasing prominence in our industry.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Leading with Authenticity: Women Influencers 2024
by Sharon Tosto EskerLed by curiosity, our women influencers inner compasses are leading them in their careers and inspiring others.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Virtual Panel: Compelling Industry Insights from Women Leaders
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe office technology industry is still changing, and these five women leaders are at the forefront of this movement.
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Outside the Box: The Competitive Edge of Women Leaders in the Office Imaging Industry
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerWhether it’s an OEM or a dealership, the presence of women in the field in the office imaging industry seems conspicuously sparse.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
The Cannata Report Celebrates 2023 Women Influencers at 8th Annual Brunch
by Sharon Tosto EskerFollowing an evening of celebration at The Cannata Report’s Awards & Charities Gala, industry women gathered on Friday morning, November 3, to celebrate 10 years of Women Influencers at the 8th Annual Women Influencers Brunch.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Survey Reveals the Barbie Movie’s Impact on Gender Issues in the Workplace
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Barbie movie, which is the highest-grossing film of the year in the U.S. to date, is triggering discussions on feminism and patriarchy–perfect timing since we just launched our July/August Women Influencers issue.
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Women Influencer Liz Sumner’s Inspiring Vision for Sustaining a Family Business and Motivating Her Team
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWomen Influencer Liz Sumner, managing director, SumnerOne, shares her strategies for sustaining a family business, emphasizing the need to ensure that the dealership remains vital and lasting not only in the office technology industry but vital to customers for decades to come.
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Women Influencer Melissa Confalone Offers a Compelling Look at Her Dealership’s Ambitious Growth Objectives
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWomen Influencer Melissa Confalone, president of Fraser Advanced Information Systems, identifies the attributes she brings to the company as instrumental to her success. She also shares her vision for the company, focusing on its aggressive five-year growth plan.
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Women Influencer Chelsey Bode’s Inspiring Career Path and Vision for Success
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWomen Influencer Chelsey Bode, CEO of Pearson-Kelly Technology, reveals how her educational background in fashion merchandising and marketing attracted her to the office technology industry.
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The 2023 Women Influencers Share Their Visions for the Future of Their Organizations and the Office Technology Dealer Channel
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOur 2023 Women Influencers discuss the importance of role models for women in the office technology industry and how they see their organizations and the office technology dealer channel evolving to remain relevant and successful in the future.
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Issue Announcements
Looking to the Future, We Recognize Three Dynamic Dealers in our 10th Anniversary Women Influencers Issue
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s 10th Annual Women Influencers issue celebrates three visionary office technology dealers: Chelsey Bode, Melissa Confalone, and Liz Sumner.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
On the Record | From the President & CEO’s Desk: A Decade of Inspirational Women Influencers
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataThe Women Influencers issue celebrates its 10 anniversary with profiles of three of the office technology industry’s most inspirational and dynamic women dealers.
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Women/Young Influencers & Diversity
Women Influencers 2023: Leading with Vision and Conviction
by Sharon Tosto EskerThis year’s three women influencers’ career paths are a source of inspiration for future generations of women leading dealerships in the office technology industry.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
ConnectWise’s Tanja Omeragic Shares an International Women’s Day Reflection
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn recognition of International Women’s Day 2023, The Cannata Report is proud to share the following reflection from Tanja Omeragic of ConnectWise about being a woman in the tech industry and her advice to other women in the workplace.
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CR Events
The Cannata Report to Host 7th Annual Women Influencers Brunch
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report will host its 7th Annual Women Influencers Brunch, sponsored by esp and GreatAmerica Financial Services, on Friday, November 11, the day after…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Meet Women Influencer Moonsun Park
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOur video coverage of the 2022 Women Influencers continues with Sharp Electronics Corporation CFO and SVP of Finance Moonsun Park sharing…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Meet Women Influencer Leonie Forristal
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s video coverage of our 2022 Women Influencers continues with a conversation with Kyocera Document Solution America’s…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Meet Women Influencer Holly DeSantis
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenThe Cannata Report’s video coverage of our 2022 Women Influencers continues with a conversation with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A.’s…
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VideoWomen/Young Influencers & Diversity
Up Close and Personal with The Cannata Report’s 2022 Women Influencers
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenOur 2022 Women Influencers coverage continues with a special video featuring three dynamic CFOs–Holly DeSantis of Ricoh, Leonie Forrestal…
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Fridays with Frank: Frank Shares His Memories of Our First Women Influencers Issue
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata reflects on our first Women Influencers issue, published nine years ago, as well…