February 12, 2026

IN2communications Launches IN2 AI Pro Bundle to Drive Sales and Marketing Results

London, Ontario (Feb. 8, 2026) — IN2, the industry’s undisputed sales coaching and digital marketing leader, today announced the launch of its IN2 AI Pro Bundle, a suite of three AI-powered tools designed to help office technology dealers, MSPs, and B2B sales teams generate more
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MPSA Announces Conclusion of Annual Leadership Awards and Launch of the Leadership Circle

Mount Royal, NJ (Feb. 8, 2026) — The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) today announced the conclusion of its long-standing Annual Leadership Awards, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new, more dynamic recognition program: the MPSA Leadership Circle. The
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Mars International Launches Build & Deliver Service from Torrance, California Facility

Clifton, NJ (Feb. 6, 2026) — Mars International is pleased to announce the expansion of its Build & Deliver Service to its Torrance, California, facility, extending this proven solution to dealers and OEM partners in California. Established in 2009 Mars’ Torrance warehouse
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IBPI Appoints Lynn Williams as Director, MSP Partnerships and Programs

Jacksonville, FL (Feb. 4, 2026) – IBPI, the largest buying group in the office technology industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Lynn Williams as the new director, MSP partnerships and programs. This new position underscores IBPI’s commitment to expanding its
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GoWest.ai Officially Launches BizVantage.ai, an AI Readiness & Policy Automation Platform at Executive Connection Summit

Toronto (Feb. 8, 2026) — GoWest.ai today announced the official launchof BizVantage.ai at the Executive Connection Summit, introducing the channel’s first platform built for MSPs, dealers, and AI advisors to deliver professional-grade AI readiness assessments and custom AI
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Strategic Alliance Between DXone and Sharp to Deliver First-of-Its-Kind ERP and Device Intelligence Integration

Tampa, FL (Feb. 9, 2026) — DXone, a cloud‑based ERP platform built on Acumatica and purpose‑built for the office technology and managed services industry, today announced a major strategic alliance with Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA). This alliance
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DXone ERP and Logicblock Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Strong eCommerce Solution

Scottsdale, AZ (Feb. 8, 2026) — DXone ERP (DXone), an OEM provider of Acumatica for the imaging channel, and Logicblock announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated eCommerce and ERP solution for imaging and office supply dealers. With this partnership, Logicblock
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Crickets Continuum Announces Development of DCA/r to Standardize Robot Usage Data and Billing Across the Robotics Ecosystem

Highlands, NJ (Feb. 8, 2026) — Crickets Continuum announced its intent to develop a Data Collection Agent for Robots (DCA/r), a standardized software agent designed to collect, normalize and securely transmit robot and autonomous mobile robot usage data across heterogeneous
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Distribution Management Named HP Inc. 2025 Partner of the Year

St. Louis (Feb. 8, 2026) – HP Inc. announced Distribution Management as a 2025 Partner of the Year, recognizing the company’s outstanding performance, innovative solutions, and strategic growth in the HP ecosystem. The HP Partner of the Year awards honor partners that drive
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Hot Takes: Dealers Talk Keys to Getting the Jump on 2026 Success

This is the prime kickoff season for dealers across the country. They gather en masse at their headquarters or other venues to hash out their plans for success in the new year. These business pep rallies can be extravagant affairs that have been choreographed and well-rehearsed.
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Triple Play: DOCUmation Acquires Document Solutions; ConnectWise and ARCOA Group Expand Via Deals

Each year, it seems more and more companies use the Executive Connection Summit (ECS) as a platform to reveal exciting news, and this year was no exception. In fact, two of the three transactions in this week’s M&A roundup came courtesy of ECS. ConnectWise beefed up its
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So You Want to Offer ECM? Some Pointers From Our Dealer Panel

As we’ve observed countless times before, it’s easy for a media analyst/journalist to flatly declare that dealers need to diversify without having concrete data points to share. After all, considering the investments of time and finances, adding a new product or service can be a
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Katun Announces Partnership with PEAC Solutions to Offer U.S. Dealers a Special Financing Program

Katun Corporation (Katun), a global leader in OEM-equivalent imaging supplies and provider of Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs), announced a new strategic partnership with PEAC Solutions to deliver industry-leading financing options to authorized Arivia dealerships across the
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Konica Minolta Elevates Commitment to Label Industry as 2026 TLMI Platinum Sponsor

Ramsey, NJ (Feb. 12, 2026) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced its designation as a Platinum Sponsor of the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) for 2026. This strategic investment underscores Konica Minolta’s long-term
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Sharp Brings Home Bronze Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service

Montvale, NJ (Feb. 12, 2026) — Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA), the consumer division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has been recognized for excellence in customer experience with a Bronze Stevie Award for Sales & Customer Service. This achievement is the
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