January 16, 2020

Kyocera Earns Three Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab Winter 2020 Copier MFP Pick Awards

Fairfield, NJ (Jan. 16, 2020) — Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab awarded Kyocera with three Winter 2020 Copier MFP Pick awards for the following products:
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Monitor Honors Tawnya Stone Among Top 50 Women in Leasing

Cedar Rapids, IA (Jan. 16, 2020) – In its first issue dedicated to women, the Monitor named GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation’s Tawnya Stone as one of the top 50 women in the equipment finance industry. The Nov/Dec issue selected the top 50 women for their “…industry
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Looking Ahead at Possibilities: Industry Leaders Point to Growing Technologies

Clearly, it can be difficult to put a finger on what the future will look like in terms of technologies that will help to push the office technology dealer space forward. But while the picture may remain a bit fuzzy, we’re already aware of some of the drivers that will act as the
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Neil Peart’s Passing: Drummer’s Passionate Quest for Constant Improvement a Model for All

Last week, the music world was shocked and saddened by the passing of Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for the Canadian progressive rock group Rush. Peart died Jan.7 at the age of 67 following a three-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. His illness was never disclosed to
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M&A Roundup: EO Johnson Adds Standard Dynamics; Zygoquest Reps Tongass Sale to Kelley

The month of January is certain to offer plenty of news regarding mergers and acquisitions, particularly deals that were largely completed toward the end of 2019, but not made official until the start of the New Year. Two such deals involve EO Johnson Business Technologies and
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Hackers Request Aging Reports to Identify Their Next CEO Fraud Victims for Them

Rather than attempt to hack user credentials and gain access to Accounts Payable applications, hackers are now impersonating the CFO and obtaining all the detail they need to launch a scam. In a decidedly smart move, hackers are now shifting tactics to make it easier to build a
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Pete Klauck Joins Clover Imaging as Executive Vice President of Sales, OPSS and Distribution

Chicago (Jan. 15, 2020) — Clover Imaging Group (Clover Imaging) is pleased to announce that Pete Klauck will join the team as the executive vice president of sales, OPSS and distribution, reporting directly to Clover Imaging President Eric Martin. Coming from HP’s Commercial
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Sharp Earns Astounding 14 Buyers Lab Winter 2020 Pick Awards

Montvale, NJ (Jan. 15, 2020) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announces that Sharp has earned a total of 14 Pick awards for Winter 2020, the most Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab 2020 Pick
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VarioPrint i-series From Canon Completes 250 Customer Installations

Melville, NY (Jan. 14, 2020) — Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., joins its colleagues from Canon Europe in the announcement of more than 250 worldwide installations of the VarioPrint i-series. The sheetfed inkjet color production
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Konica Minolta and Google Cloud Announce Partnership

Ramsey, NJ (Jan. 14, 2020) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce its status as a Google Cloud Premier Partner. The new alliance will enable the company and its dealer partners to offer the full suite of Google Cloud solutions.
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Another Month of Slow Hiring for US Tech Sector in December, CompTIA Analysis Shows

Washington, DC (Jan. 10, 2020) — The U.S. technology sector added a modest 3,500 new jobs in December, the second-lowest total for the calendar year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. Across the entire U.S. economy information
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Static Control Expands Distribution in United States

Sanford, NC (Jan. 10, 2020) — Static Control has announced increased distribution for the continental United States for cartridge customers. Over half of the US population qualifies for one-day delivery, and two-day delivery reaches more than 95%. In addition to the distribution
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KDI Office Technology Added to OMNIA Partners Public Sector Contract with Lexmark

Aston, PA (Jan. 14, 2020) — KDI Office Technology today announced that it has been added to the OMNIA Partners Public Sector contract with Lexmark, a global imaging solutions leader, to simplify the purchase of technology and document management services for Public Sector
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Up for Third Consecutive Month in January

Washington, DC (Jan. 16, 2020) — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment
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New Toshiba Receipt Printers Enhance Hospitality Point-of-Sale Customer Experience

Lake Forest, CA (Jan. 13, 2020) — Toshiba America Business Solutions is introducing durable, splash-resistant point-of-sale (POS) receipt printers for the hospitality market. Toshiba’s HSP Series POS printers feature a rugged IP21-certified, splash-resistant design to protect
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