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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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Marco Solidifies End-to-End Document Journey with West Central Shredding Acquisition

In an effort to strengthen its reach in providing document life cycle services for clients, St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Marco announced the acquisition of West Central Shredding Inc., a shredding specialist based in Willmar, Minnesota. The employee ranks of West Central Shredding
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Persistence and Innovation Propel Pulse Technology Difference Maker Nicole Miceli

The office technology industry wasn’t quite what Nicole Miceli had in mind when she graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg. But after a four-month stint in a graphic design internship, Miceli wanted to cultivate other options. Getting into sales may have been
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RJ Young Reports Uptick in Education Technology Solution Sales

RJ Young, an industry-leading business technology solutions provider in the Southeast, reports a recent uptick in technology solution sales to educational systems after recent congressional COVID relief funding. After Congress passed the recent COVID-related funding for K-12 and
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Jim Loffler Named a 2021 Most Admired CEO by Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal

Jim Loffler, founder and CEO of Loffler Companies, has been chosen as a 2021 Most Admired CEO by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Nominees lead metro-area-based organizations that are fast-growing, innovative and corporate stewards. Individually, they also are leaders
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Access Systems Bolsters South Dakota Presence with Elite Business Systems Acquisition

Multi-line office dealer Access Systems of Waukee, Iowa, has acquired Elite Business Systems of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The deal enables Access Systems to expand its growing presence in Sioux Falls and expand its services while providing customers with multiple layers of
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ABS Difference Maker Adam Gregory II Illustrates Future of Industry has Arrived

If you peruse the list of ENX Magazine’s 2021 Difference Makers (and it’s our largest yet, at 84 honorees), you will find many tales of imaging industry men and women who have logged 20 to 30 years and more. Their passion for sales and service has enabled them to find a home in
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Three Strategies to Keep Your Customer Base Intact

This piece originally appeared on the GreatAmerica Office Equipment Blog forum. Click here to read other topics of interest to our industry. You’ve likely heard the following statistic: it costs five times more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain a current customer.
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Attention Sales Leaders: Are Your Salespeople Being Exposed as Empty Suits?

Sales professionals think before they act. They plan, prepare and practice as they build a foundation to success. They lead with intention and become the example. They are precise with their decisions by aligning their vision and values to earn the respect of their clients. With
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Our Industry’s Finest: Announcing the 2021 ENX Magazine Difference Makers

We are proud to present to you the 2021 Difference Makers honor roll, individuals who were chosen based upon nominations submitted from our readership during the preceding months. All 84 individuals, comprising the largest Difference Maker class to date, will be profiled in the
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The Patriots Pack to Embark on 5K Trip in Support of The Jillian Fund, Veterans

Members of the Patriots Pack will take to the road beginning May 15 for its annual journey to support The Jillian Fund and help raise awareness for veterans. The trip, which kicks off in Chandler, Arizona, on a Saturday, will cover nearly 5,000 miles and include stops at various
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Two-Minute Drill: HP Execs Talk A3 Market Initiatives, Managed Print Cloud Services

The April issue of ENX Magazine was brimming with information regarding managed print services and a pair of manufacturer pieces. One such article looked at HP’s Amplify Partner Program and Amplify Impact, an ambitious sustainability platform that targets three primary areas:
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Xerox Acquires Groupe CT, Expanding North America Reach in SMB Market

Xerox has acquired Groupe CT, a leading independent document management provider in Eastern Canada. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We’re continuing to grow our presence in the North America small and midsize business (SMB) market,” said Mike
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