Women Influencers

Frank G. and Carol Cannata fondly remember their dear friend, Patricia Ragusa, wife of Ben Ragusa of Louisiana dealer Ben Ragusa. Patti passed away earlier this month at age 80.

Carol Cannata ‘has coffee’ with Kelly Mallozzi, a 30-year printing industry veteran who rang in 2025 as VP/program director for the evolving Girls Who Print international organization.

MPS Monitor/Nexera’s Sarah Henderson walks us down her career path and discusses her work-life experiences in the channel.

Plus, coming next month to FESPA in Berlin: the launch of Girls Who Print Europe!

Welcome to “Monday with Mark,” our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

In our ongoing observance of Women’s History Month 2025, we chat about taking leaps of faith, insecure leaders, family support, and why more women should join this great industry of ours!

Welcome to The Cannata Report’s “Monday with Mark,” our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

In our ongoing observance of Women’s History Month 2025, we chat about the differences between mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship as well as balancing family life and the importance of allies.

Welcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

In observance of Women’s History Month 2025, we chat about career path, mentorship, work-life balance and obstacles along the way, including bad bosses.

Welcome to The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday, our rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

Why is it important to hire women into our industry and recognize their essential contributions? The bottom line is that different and diverse perspectives make for better business all year ’round . . . not only during Women’s History Month!

The annual list spotlights top channel vendor and distributor executives dedicated to advancing channel strategies and outcomes for their companies and the global IT channel.

Ladies, share your professional journey and help to empower the next generation! Women in print are invited to answer the Q&A and submit their responses by March 11, 2025.

DSI, a leading provider of Office Technology and Managed IT Services, has announced that Jocelyn Gorman will lead DSI’s continued growth and drive transformative solutions for businesses in the Southwest.

The expanding ranks of women attending the Annual Women Influencers Brunch since its inception is a testament to their impact on the channel.

This year, it was tremendously satisfying to welcome many leading female executives from the office technology industry at our Gala and Women Influencers Brunch.

Following our 39th Annual Awards & Charities Gala, The Cannata Report hosted its Women Influencer’s Brunch on Friday morning, attended by women representing all segments of the office technology industry. 

The 2024 Women Influencers Brunch Soundtrack features 20 songs favored and inspired by The Cannata Report’s 2024 Women Influencers.

Our 2024 Women Influencers—Sarah Custer of Distribution Management, Charlene Fischer of Xerox, and Kerstin Woods of Toshiba America Business Solutions—will be celebrated at our 9th Annual Women Influencers Brunch on Friday, November 8, the day after our Awards & Charities Gala.

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.

In 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.

In 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. 

In 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.  

The 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.