February 1, 2018

On the Road: EFI Seeks Prominent Role in Fourth Industrial Revolution

Las Vegas—It is easy to see that Guy Gecht has a penchant for numbers. The CEO of Fremont, CA-based technology provider EFI was awash in data as he regaled the 1,500 attendees during his opening address at Connect 2018, held Jan. 23-26 at the Wynn Las Vegas resort and casino. For
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The 2018 Job Market, According to Forbes

We have covered hiring trends from Career Builder and Monster, but what about Forbes? The Job Market in 2018 will feel slightly different from years past, being that unemployment is lower than it’s been since 2000. Don’t worry recruiters, there are still plenty of job seekers
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After the Verdict: The Consumables Market Reacts to Impression Products-Lexmark Decision

Last May’s Supreme Court decision in the landmark Impression Products vs. Lexmark case seemingly set the remanufacturing world on its ear while dealing a blow to global OEMs. Now that a precedent has been established that all patent rights have been exhausted following the
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BTA, AIMED Merge; Active AIMED Dealer Members Will Become BTA Members

Kansas City, MO (Feb. 1, 2018) — The Business Technology Association (BTA) and the Association of Independent Mailing Equipment Dealers (AIMED) have merged, effective Feb. 1. Under the merger, all active AIMED dealer members will become members of BTA. “Given the transitioning
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New Home Media Partners with EFI for an Advanced MIS/ERP Workflow and VUTEk Inkjet Overhaul

Fremont, CA (Jan. 24, 2018) — New Home Media, a Lorton, VA-based signage printing business, will reach a new level of efficiency, productivity and quality following its significant investment in new technology from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII). New Home Media
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Reece Supply Extends its High-quality Digital Offering by Becoming an EFI Inkjet Distribution Partner

Fremont, CA (Jan. 25, 2018) — Electronics For Imaging Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII) today reported that Reece Supply Company, a leading distributor for screen printers and signage and display graphics companies in the Southern U.S., will become a distributor of EFI inkjet products. Reece’s
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Impact Partners with AEG to Launch Impact Sports Bar & Grill Insides Staples Center

Los Angeles (Jan. 18, 2018) — AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, has launched a comprehensive marketing partnership with Impact, a leader in the business process optimization sector. The multiyear agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, will
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IT Industry Leaders Named to CompTIA Communities Executive Board for 2018

Downers Grove, IL (Jan. 29, 2018) — Executives from a broad cross-section of the global information technology (IT) industry will serve on the CompTIA Communities Executive Board in 2018, the leading technology industry association announced today. The appointees include the
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Sales Veteran Grant Kirk Joins Static Control Sales Team

Sanford, NC (Jan. 29, 2018) — Static Control is pleased to announce the addition of Grant Kirk to its North American sales team. Kirk will serve as a business development manager. Kirk comes to Static Control with more than 12 years of sales management experience, a decade of
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Compass Sales Solutions Announces New API Integration

Boise, ID (Jan. 29, 2018) — Compass Sales Solutions, the industry leader in sales opportunity software, is excited to release the new Sherpa API (Application Program Interface). The Sherpa API allows current U.S. users to integrate Sherpa accounts, contacts, activities, and
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Meritech Acquires ACE, Becomes Northeast Ohio’s Largest Independent Office Tech Provider

Cleveland (Jan. 17, 2018) — Meritech Inc., an independently owned provider of managed services and office technology has acquired ACE, a longtime and independent provider of business solutions for the Cleveland area. Both companies offer business-ready printers and copiers, voice
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New Mid-Volume Ricoh Printers Provide Flexibility, Seamless Integration with Modern Work Environments

Malvern, PA (Jan. 29, 2018) — Ricoh USA, Inc. today unveiled a pair of new mid-volume 30-page-per-minute (ppm) color and black-and-white printers designed to enhance productivity and fit seamlessly into a variety of work environments. These devices are leveraging light-emitting
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Scodix to Showcase Money-Making Digital Enhancement in the Americas in Q1

Rosh HaAyin, Israel (Jan. 29, 2018) — Scodix will be promoting or sponsoring four different industry events in the first three months of 2018, geographically ranging from Minnesota and New York, down to Texas and Brazil. With commercial service providers eager to develop new
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Michael Rezek selected for Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Business Program

Norwood, MA (Jan. 29, 2018) — Town Business System’s Vice President Michael Rezek has been selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Business Program. Rezek will be attending the program in the spring for online and on-campus business education programs at Babson
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Idealliance Introduces Three-Tier G7 Master Qualification Program

Alexandria, VA (Jan. 30, 2018) — Idealliance, the global non-profit for the Visual Communications and Media Industry, with offices around the world, is building upon the G7 Master program that qualifies printing facilities according to three increasingly stringent tiered levels
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