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Doing Better Business Difference Maker Greg Burrell Lets His Work Speak for Itself

When he strolled out the doors of the Penn Technical Institute, Greg Burrell figured his stay in the world of office technology dealer technical service would be a brief one. After more than 20 years in the industry, however, the vice president of service for Doing Better
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Supplies Industry Mourns Passing of Gene Fontana

Gene Fontana, 71, a warm and colorful figure who was well known throughout the imaging supplies circle, passed away Sept. 30 following a courageous two-year battle with an undisclosed illness, according to longtime friend and business partner Tom Ghyczy. Mr. Fontana was a “mentor
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Brother Unveils Lineup of New and Refreshed Digital Color and Monochrome Laser Printers and All-in-Ones

As the boundaries of hybrid work flex between home offices, small businesses, enterprise organizations and shared co-working spaces, the need for staying connected and in control of printing documents is more critical than ever. Brother International Corporation, an industry
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Toshiba’s LEAD Beyond Conference Portends Bright Future for Print

Ordinarily, Larry White is nothing short of a Texas gentleman (and a Cowboys fan, but we can forgive that trespass). But as the president and CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions took the stage at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas for the 2023 LEAD Beyond conference Sept.
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Ideas in Action: Dealers Share Peer Group Initiatives Implemented in their Businesses

There are many sound reasons to join an industry peer group. It’s not without commitment; if you show up at a meeting either hosted by a dealer or at a resort location, you should bring more than your swimming trunks and a tube of sunscreen. Your input is what makes these
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Prince of IT: Impact Networking Difference Maker Patrick Layton’s Passion for Tech Unmatched

Patrick Layton will always fondly recall the most memorable day of his 25-plus year technology career. After all, it’s not often that one receives a raucous ovation from more than 700 people, not to mention the promotion of a lifetime. Layton, the vice president of managed IT
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Xerox Buying Out All Company Stock Held by Carl Icahn, Associates for $542M

Xerox Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: XRX) announced Thursday that it entered into a share purchase agreement to repurchase all of the shares of the company’s common stock beneficially owned by Carl C. Icahn and certain of his affiliates (Icahn Parties) at a purchase price of
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Two-Minute Drill: Ninestar Addresses U.S. Import Ban, DHS Entity List Inclusion

In June, it was announced that global printing and imaging giant Ninestar and eight of its Zuhai, China-based subsidiaries had been placed on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, which bans imports into the United States those goods produced through what
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Cautionary Tales: Peer Groups Enable Dealers to Learn from Others’ Mistakes

Of all the values inherent with being a member of a peer group, a notable one is insight into a potential new revenue stream, an offering that may be somewhat off the beaten office dealer path, but still may be a source of incremental dollars. Let’s be honest, there are no
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LEAD Beyond: Toshiba Elevates Print and Digital Communications Via Cloud

During his company’s LEAD Beyond event last week, Toshiba America Business Solutions President and CEO Larry White spoke of Toshiba’s recent financial success and market share records. He additionally touched on his vision for improving print and digital
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Global Perspective, Ability to Communicate Serve Konica Minolta Difference Maker Michael Mathé Well

Join the imaging technology sector and explore the world! That statement might not be found in any marketing or recruitment materials produced by our industry’s manufacturing community, but that didn’t stop Michael Mathé, the chief of operations and sales enablement for Konica
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Deriving Benefits: Dealers Share How Peer Groups Have Been Most Impactful

When an office technology dealer takes time out of his/her busy schedule to attend a peer group meeting, the content of presentations and discussions must yield tangible benefits/insights that can be leveraged back at the home office. The time and expense involved dictate as
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Beat the Deadline: Final Call for 2023 Elite Dealer Applications

Sept. 15, deadline day, has arrived for the 2023 ENX Magazine Elite Dealers submission process. Have you submitted your application to be included in the industry’s only who’s who of office technology dealerships? If not, please don’t delay. We understand this is a tough time of
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Stargel Office Solutions Expands into Austin with Acquisition of Round Rock Copier

Stargel Office Solutions, a Houston-based independent office technology dealer, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Round Rock Copier, an office equipment company located in suburban Austin, Texas. Tyson Stargel, co-president of Stargel Office Solutions, confirmed
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Early Taste of Success Propels Network Digital Office Systems Difference Maker Matthew Salzano

One could make a case for Matthew Salzano being a quick study. The vice president of Network Digital Office Systems had an epiphany early in his brief career as a salesman when he closed out his first six-figure deal, one that provided valuable perspective. Salzano would
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