{"id":12329,"date":"2015-05-05T15:08:31","date_gmt":"2015-05-05T19:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=12329"},"modified":"2015-05-05T15:08:31","modified_gmt":"2015-05-05T19:08:31","slug":"sharp-announces-tour-de-force-2015-road-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2015\/05\/sharp-announces-tour-de-force-2015-road-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharp Announces Tour De Force 2015 Road Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Sharp\u2019s Road Tour features educational sessions to help B2B dealers stay abreast of the latest trends impacting their business.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mahwah, NJ, May 5, 2015<\/em> \u2013 Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a\u00a0division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) today announces a 2015 road tour kicking off on May 7th and running through June 16th.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next 7 weeks, Sharp\u2019s team will host meetings in key cities to meet with dealers and\u00a0discuss industry trends, highlight product offerings and outline future plans. This tour follows\u00a0last year\u2019s highly successful events. Sharp has a full agenda planned, featuring two tracks of\u00a0informative sessions for dealers and their sales teams. Executive-level business sessions,\u00a0dealer panels sharing best practices, new product category opportunities and professional sales\u00a0training workshops are among the many educational offerings.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Sharp executives outlining key company initiatives, there will also be\u00a0presentations from industry experts of which highlights include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 A keynote session on the impacts of mobility presented by Ang\u0450le Boyd and Keith\u00a0Kmetz of International Data Corporation (IDC)<br \/>\n\u2022 A session on the latest industry benchmarks, model metrics and the role Managed\u00a0Services plays in the dealer\u2019s business planning process, presented by John Hey of\u00a0Strategic Business Associates (SBA)<br \/>\n\u2022 New opportunities in Managed Network Services by Continuum, the industry&#8217;s only\u00a0channel-exclusive provider of fully integrated managed IT services solutions<br \/>\n\u2022 A dynamic session for dealer sales teams on leveraging technology to open new doors,\u00a0and strategies for going outside the current customer base, presented by Chris Ryne\u00a0and Mitch Morgan of Growth Achievement Partners (GAP)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 2015 Road Tour provides our dealers with an opportunity to learn from the experts who are\u00a0at the forefront of our evolving industry,\u201d said Doug Albregts, President, Sharp Imaging and\u00a0Information Company of America. \u201cAttendees will learn about the issues impacting their\u00a0business today, and will have an opportunity to have an open dialogue with Sharp\u2019s senior\u00a0executive team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dates and locations for Sharp\u2019s Road Tour are as follows: Boston (May 7 &#8211; 8), New Orleans\u00a0(May 12 &#8211; 13), San Diego (May 18 &#8211; 19), Seattle (May 20 &#8211; 21), St. Louis (June 9 &#8211; 10) and\u00a0Orlando (June 15 &#8211; 16).<\/p>\n<p><em>About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America<\/em><br \/>\nSharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics\u00a0Corporation, markets the advanced, MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help\u00a0companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp\u00ae MFPs feature the Sharp OSA\u00ae development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create\u00a0a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which\u00a0scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve\u00a0document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the\u00a0MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.\u00a0Sharp&#8217;s professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business\u00a0applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital\u00a0signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD\u2122\u00a0interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate\u00a0information brilliantly.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Sharp\u2019s business products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1\u00a0Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online pro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharp\u2019s Road Tour features educational sessions to help B2B dealers stay abreast of the latest trends impacting their business. Mahwah, NJ, May 5, 2015 \u2013 Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a\u00a0division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) today announces a 2015 road tour kicking off on May 7th and running through June 16th. Over the next 7 weeks, Sharp\u2019s team will host meetings in key cities to meet with dealers and\u00a0discuss industry trends, highlight product offerings and outline future plans. This tour follows\u00a0last year\u2019s highly successful events. Sharp has a full agenda planned, featuring two tracks of\u00a0informative sessions for dealers and their sales teams. Executive-level business sessions,\u00a0dealer panels sharing best practices, new product category opportunities and professional sales\u00a0training workshops are among the many educational offerings. In addition to the Sharp executives outlining key company initiatives, there will also be\u00a0presentations from industry experts of which highlights include: \u2022 A keynote session on the impacts of mobility presented by Ang\u0450le Boyd and Keith\u00a0Kmetz of International Data Corporation (IDC) \u2022 A session on the latest industry benchmarks, model metrics and the role Managed\u00a0Services plays in the dealer\u2019s business planning process, presented by John Hey of\u00a0Strategic Business Associates (SBA) \u2022 New opportunities in Managed Network Services by Continuum, the industry&#8217;s only\u00a0channel-exclusive provider of fully integrated managed IT services solutions \u2022 A dynamic session for dealer sales teams on leveraging technology to open new doors,\u00a0and strategies for going outside the current customer base, presented by Chris Ryne\u00a0and Mitch Morgan of Growth Achievement Partners (GAP) \u201cThe 2015 Road Tour provides our dealers with an opportunity to learn from the experts who are\u00a0at the forefront of our evolving industry,\u201d said Doug Albregts, President, Sharp Imaging and\u00a0Information Company of America. \u201cAttendees will learn about the issues impacting their\u00a0business today, and will have an opportunity to have an open dialogue with Sharp\u2019s senior\u00a0executive team.\u201d Dates and locations for Sharp\u2019s Road Tour are as follows: Boston (May 7 &#8211; 8), New Orleans\u00a0(May 12 &#8211; 13), San Diego (May 18 &#8211; 19), Seattle (May 20 &#8211; 21), St. Louis (June 9 &#8211; 10) and\u00a0Orlando (June 15 &#8211; 16). About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics\u00a0Corporation, markets the advanced, MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help\u00a0companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp\u00ae MFPs feature the Sharp OSA\u00ae development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create\u00a0a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which\u00a0scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve\u00a0document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the\u00a0MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.\u00a0Sharp&#8217;s professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business\u00a0applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital\u00a0signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD\u2122\u00a0interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate\u00a0information brilliantly. For more information on Sharp\u2019s business products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1\u00a0Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. 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