How does a trio of transformational, second-generation dealer leaders navigate their family businesses through the DX waters of the office technology industry? Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno asked our 2026 Women Influencers: Janene Aul of Systel, Jocelyn Gorman of DSI, and Lauren Hanna of Blue Technologies. In “Coffee with Carol,” Senior VP of Client Services Carol C. Cannata walks it back with Mary Jo Johnson, who has been wearing similar shoes for more than 25 years as CEO of EO Johnson in the Midwest. Down in Miami, the women-laden Lopez family of Barlop Business Systems is spotlighted by Filomena Tamburri in the latest of our CR-CONNECT DEALER TOUR series.
In addition, Founder Frank C. Cannata features Hannalora Van Nevel, a U.S. Bank employee, in his latest “Veterans Way” Q&A. And, “Outside the Box” Columnist Petra Diener preaches gender neutrality and explains why she thinks the office technology pond is only half full. In case you missed it, catch my in-depth interview with recently retired GreatAmerica executive Jennie Fisher.
Beyond the channel’s women influencers:
- Should dealers be paying attention to quantum science developments? Contributor Ed Finkel lends some perspective on why a sense ot urgency is advised.
- In the fourth installment of our AI-dedicated column, “Office Tech & AI,” Greg Walters points out that buyers now have an AI/LLM machine, too, and what that means for selling in the channel.
- Contributor Noel Ward looks at more ways that dealerships of all sizes can improve profitability.
- In “Japanese Headlines,” Tetsuo Kubo breaks down Toshiba Tec’s management policy for the 2026 fiscal year.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at cjcannata@cannatareport.com with any questions, issues, or comments. We welcome your feedback as we strive to provide the best reporting and analysis of the industry.
CJ Cannata
President & CEO
