Feature Articles

It’s almost a running joke within the confines of industry conversations. Every year, a bevy of observers will point to what they feel is a glut in the manufacturer community and quietly predict, “We’re going to see some OEM consolidation this year, for sure. There aren’t Read More

A federal judge has deemed a New Jersey law that ensnared Kyocera Document Solutions America (KDSA) doesn’t apply to the manufacturer. The state’s Russia Act, which targets entities conducting prohibited activities in that country, was dealt a blow when U.S. District Read More

Listen…do you hear that? No? OK, listen again. Do you hear it now? You don’t? Of course not, because it’s the sound of your phone not ringing, or your email client not bong-ing (for lack of a better term). It’s Dec. 21, and all’s quiet. There’s nothing going on, because most Read More

There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job.’—Terence Fletcher, Whiplash The quote is delivered brilliantly by actor J.K. Simmons, playing an instructor at a music conservatory who is hell-bent on cultivating Charlie Parker-level greatness in one of Read More

In the business world, it seems there is something that can be counted on, without fail, year after year. And that is the difficulty in finding and maintaining quality employees. Come to think of it, when was the last time you can clearly remember having a wealth of quality Read More

Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. is delighted to celebrate 50 years in proud partnership with American businesses, recognizing half a century since the organization began its operations on U.S. soil. With roots in the U.S. that date back to 1973, Kyocera Document Solutions Read More

In-laws, cooking, shopping, extended family, in-laws, travel, friend time, in-laws, fruitcake, year-end accounting…in-laws. These are some of the pressures we face during the month of December. All of this takes time, money and a portion of our sanity. Most of it is pleasant. Read More

Marco Technologies, a leading technology services provider, announced its acquisition of INNOVEX. Since starting in 1961, INNOVEX has become a leading provider of copiers/printers and business IT services in the Rhode Island and Boston metro area. INNOVEX’s employees will Read More

It’s safe to say that Nathan Schwenke knows a valuable find when he sees one. The man has carved out a name for himself on several fronts. Schwenke is a celebrity in the treasure hunting community who owns a brick-and-mortar business dedicated to the hobby, Midwest Diggers, which Read More

ACDI Energy Services announced today the additions of Autel Energy and Lincoln Electric as manufacturer partners for its electric vehicle (EV) products. ACDI Energy Services is focused on adding power to the growing EV market that supports clean and sustainable energy solutions. Read More

December is always an optimal time for reflection, to ponder the good and bad, the gains and losses, the takedowns and bad beats that marked the year as it draws to a close. Not to be a Donnie Downer, but your friends at ENX Magazine have decided to focus on the negative aspects. Read More

What is the common thread between actor Kevin Bacon and Pulse Technology CEO Chip Miceli? Both gentlemen are ideal candidates for the Six Degrees of Separation game. One can link any actor with Bacon inside of six steps—for example: Dustin Hoffman starred with Donald Sutherland Read More

The wheels of justice are turning slowly for Ninestar in its legal attempts to lift its placement on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List by the Department of Homeland Security. Last week’s court ruling, however, provided definite, if minimal, Read More

New data shows how the overwhelming majority of phishing attacks on financial institutions dwarf every other industry sector by as much as a factor of 30-to-1. It’s no secret that banks and other types of financial institutions hold all the money, so it should be no surprise Read More

This is easily one of my favorite features of the year, when we ask our Elite Dealer honorees that one question on everyone’s mind: What was the greatest challenge you experienced this year, and how did you respond to it? Obviously, there are universal business conditions that Read More