May 20, 2021

Let’s Make a Deal: Pandemic Buckling Portends Dramatic Boom in Business

Not to knock our president, who seems to be doing an admirable job during his first five months in office (save for those individuals who stand to get dinged by a capital gains tax increase; they’re holding off on doing cartwheels), but perhaps the worst thing he could have done
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Thrill of Challenge and Variety Add Zest to Career of Epson Difference Maker Matt Kochanowski

Amped to the hilt with adrenalin, perhaps a byproduct of cardio workouts as a lifelong soccer player, Matt Kochanowski exudes energy. As product manager for Epson’s Business Imaging unit, this is certainly an asset. Six years into his career with the manufacturer, Kochanowski
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Remanufacturing Specialist Technology Systems Inc. Acquires Unitone

Tustin, California-based Technology Systems Inc. (TSI) has acquired Unitone Imaging Supply, a toner remanufacturing specialist based in Los Angeles. “Unitone’s addition to the TSI companies is another step forward in our efforts to expand and improve the remanufacturing industry
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Do Ransomware Gangs Restore Data, Even After They’re Paid?

Only 8% of ransomware victims get all of their data back after paying the ransom, according to researchers at Sophos. The researchers found that, on average, victims who pay the ransom recover about 65% of their data, while 29% of respondents said they recovered less than 50% of
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Remains Near Historic Highs

Washington, DC (May 20, 2021) — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions
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UTEC Honored by Sharp as a Platinum Level Service Dealer

Ann Arbor, MI (May 18, 2021) — UTEC has been recognized by Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America as a 2020 – 2021 Platinum Level Service Dealer. Sharp awards Platinum Level Service status to outstanding dealers that have exceeded performance benchmarks and implemented
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Konica Minolta Honored with MedTech Breakthrough Award

Ramsey, NJ (May 19, 2021) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) and its IT Services Division, All Covered, (All Covered) today announced that MedTech Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global
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Epson to Host Series of Virtual Events and Webinars to Support Channel, Dealers and Customers

Los Alamitos, CA (May 18, 2021) — In an ongoing effort to support its resellers, partners, and customers, Epson today announced it is hosting a series of upcoming virtual events for its SureColor professional wide-format printers. The ongoing interactive events will provide
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Jennifer Healy and Danielle Maldonado of Ricoh USA Featured on CRN’s 2021 Women of the Channel List

Exton, PA (May 18, 2021) — Ricoh USA, Inc., today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jennifer Healy, senior director, integrated marketing, Ricoh USA Inc. and Danielle Maldonado, director, education services, Ricoh USA Inc., to the highly respected
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Konica Minolta’s Scott Swidersky to Speak at Infosource Annual Capture Conference

Ramsey, NJ (May 18, 2021) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), along with its enterprise content management (ECM) division, Quality Associates, Inc. (QAI), today announced QAI President Scott Swidersky will be a featured speaker at Infosource’s
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MPS Monitor Eclipses One Million Print Devices Monitored

Milan (May 18, 2021) — MPS Monitor, the company that develops and distributes the leading platform for the remote monitoring and management of printers and multifunctional devices, has announced a landmark milestone in the company’s history. One million print devices are now
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Canon Solutions America Announces New Executive Appointments

Melville, NY (May 17, 2021) — Canon Solutions America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc., is proud to announce new executive promotions, effective April 1. These new appointments represent Canon’s strong commitment to elevating its employees and placing
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Xerox Survey: Small and Medium Businesses Turn to Automation, Digitization and Security to Emerge Stronger from Pandemic

Norwalk, CT (May 17, 2021) — One year after the pandemic hit many small and medium-sized businesses hard, a new global survey shows 80 percent of these companies consider the ability to automate tasks and processes key to surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. 85% were more reliant
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