August 15, 2019

How to Make the Most of On-the-Spot Coaching

The most important role of any manager is coaching. Yet, in this world of “instant everything” by way of the Internet, it seems on-the-spot coaching has gone by the wayside. Coaching never has to be done by Friday at 5, so for a lot of us, it somehow finds itself getting kicked
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Thinking of Selling? Some Words of Wisdom from Leading M&A Players

There’s a wealth of information to be had for dealers who are considering selling a business they may have spent a lifetime developing. It’s not an easy call by any stretch, which is why consultants and lawyers often enter the picture at some juncture. But we have some free
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By Seeking to Amaze, CBE Difference Maker John Eckstrom Aims to Stand Above the Crowd

When it comes to client engagements, John Eckstrom—the president and CEO of Carolina Business Equipment (CBE)—has just one question for his team members: will it amaze? That’s quite a tall order. An amazing experience is certainly not something that one encounters on a daily
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Electronics For Imaging Appoints Jeff Jacobson as CEO

Electronics For Imaging (EFI) this week announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran of the digital imaging and industrial technology sector, as CEO, effective immediately. Jacobson will retain his position as Executive Chairman. Jacobson succeeds Bill Muir, who
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Impact Optimize2019 Hosts 1,000 Business Professionals at Navy Pier

Lake Forest, IL (Aug. 15, 2019) — Impact, a leading managed service provider, hosted the second annual Impact Optimize2019 on Thursday, August 8th at Navy Pier. The summit hosted over 1,000 business professionals from the local and regional area looking to develop the skills
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BTA Service Success Training Begins Sept. 5

Kansas City, MO (Aug. 14, 2019) — On Sept. 5, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will start the second session of the association’s newest online educational offering, BTA Service Success Training. This is the first training program for supervisors and managers that
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Preventing Security Breaches in the Digital Workplace: New Canon Survey Reveals Critical Gaps in Companies’ Cybersecurity Agendas

Melville, NY (Aug. 13, 2019) — While digital transformation helps companies work smarter, there is a risk that the ongoing digitization may unlock a host of security vulnerabilities that can cost companies money, time, intellectual property, and customer trust. In its latest
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CompTIA Security+ Surpasses 500,000 Certified Milestone

Downers Grove, IL (Aug. 13, 2019) — CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certification for the global technology workforce, said today more than 500,000 individuals have earned its CompTIA Security+ credential. CompTIA Security+ is recognized by employers and
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UniNet Releases Absolute Black Toner, Replacment Cartridge and Components for Use in Kyocera Ecosys P2040

Los Angeles (Aug. 12, 2019) — UniNet unveils Absolute Black toner replacement cartridge and components for use in Kyocera Ecosys P 2040 monochrome printer series. The Kyocera Ecosys P2040 is a monochrome laser printer with capabilities to print 40 p/m featuring a 1200x 1200 dpi
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Increases Again in August

Washington, DC (Aug. 15, 2019) — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the August 2019 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment
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Ronald Petrucci Named General Manager of Katun North America

Minneapolis (Aug. 8, 2019) — Katun Corporation, one of the world’s leading suppliers of OEM-compatible imaging supplies and parts to the office equipment industry, is pleased to announce that Ronald Petrucci has been promoted to General Manager of Katun’s North America Business
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Pulse Technology to Relocate Headquarters to Schaumburg, Illinois

Carol Stream, IL (Aug. 11, 2019) — Pulse Technology, a leading technology company serving the Managed Print Services, Managed Network (IT) and office supplies/furniture needs of the Greater Chicago and Northern Indiana business community since 1955, today announced that the firm
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Axcient Announces Industry-Leading TCO for MSPs

Denver (Aug. 12, 2019) — Axcient, a leader in business availability and cloud migration solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), today announced technology enhancements to help lower the total cost of ownership (TCO), including unlimited storage for its BDR solutions,
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VET Appoints Liza Paddison to Vice President, Sales for Managed IT Services

Canton, OH (Aug. 12, 2019) — Visual Edge Technology Inc. announced the hiring of Liza Paddison to vice president of sales for managed IT services, a newly created leadership position for the growing Visual Edge IT division of its organization. In this key role, Paddison will be
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Sharp Launches its Largest, Brightest, Most Color-Dynamic 8K Ultra HD LCD Display

Montvale, NJ (Aug. 13, 2019) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), is excited to announce the second generation of professional 8K displays from Sharp—the 8M-B80AX1U 80″ Class (80.5″ diagonal) 8K
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