October 10, 2019

Konica Minolta Awards Top Performing Channel Partners at its 2019 Dealer Summit

Ramsey, NJ (Oct. 10, 2019) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce its dealer award winners, recognizing accomplishments during its 2018 fiscal year (April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019). Through the success of its dealers, Konica
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Sharp Smart Office Tools Highlight Opening Day of Dealer Meetings in Las Vegas

Our friends at Wikipedia tell us that a synapse is a structure that permits a neuron (or nerve cell) to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron or to the target effector cell. Our friends at Sharp, meanwhile, tell us that its Synappx platform enhances
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Learning and Teaching the Twin Fortes of MOEbiz Difference Maker Darrin Denney

During the course of a 17-year career with MOEbiz, Darrin Denney has developed a keen understanding of the challenges that confront small businesses and fully realizes that no one is immune from some type of disruption. But challenges can also be visited upon the dealer,
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Why B2B is Buying into the Consumer-Dominated Subscription Services Business

Subscription services are no longer solely the purview of consumers. Trends in office space, finance, technology, sustainability and more are all pushing consumption-based services deeper into the B2B landscape. In fact, Stanford Business went so far as to predict that all
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Is Cyberinsurance a Reason for the Rise in Ransomware Attacks?

Are cybercriminals counting on the victim’s simple cost-to-benefit decision to have their cyber-insurer pay the ransom? And, if so, are they targeting companies with cyberinsurance? We’ve discussed the rising uptick of ransomware attacks in frequency, sophistication, and
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All American Installs Epson Certified Solution Center in Philadelphia

Long Beach, CA (Oct. 10, 2019) — Epson today announced All American Print Supply Co. has opened its Epson Certified Solution Center in Philadelphia. The Solution Center will showcase the comprehensive portfolio of Epson printing solutions, including its direct-to-garment
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Ricoh and Heidelberg Join Forces to Give Back and Raise Awareness at PRINTING United

Exton, PA (Oct. 8, 2019) – Ricoh USA Inc. has announced, together with Heidelberg USA, it will showcase its commitment to giving back to society at the inaugural PRINTING United in Dallas, Oct. 23-25. For every badge scanned at the Ricoh booth 7001, a charitable donation will be
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HP Inc. Announces Fiscal 2020 Financial Outlook; Restructuring Plan Includes 7-9K Headcount Reduction

Palo Alto, CA (Oct. 3, 2019) — Today at HP’s 2019 Securities Analyst Meeting, the company provided details on its strategy and opportunities for long-term growth, along with its financial outlook for fiscal 2020. “We are taking bold and decisive actions as we embark on our next
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BTA’s Capture the Magic Event to Be Held Nov. 4-5 in Coronado, California

Kansas City, MO (Oct. 7, 2019) — The Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its Capture the Magic event, hosted by BTA West, Nov. 4-5, at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, California. The hotel discount deadline is Oct. 21, so register today and reserve your
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Int’l ITC Files Complaint Over Firmware Lockout Against HP

Las Vegas (Oct. 7, 2019) — The International Imaging Technology Council (Int’l ITC) filed a complaint against HP, Inc. today with the Green Electronics Council over HP’s new “killer chip” firmware. The Int’l ITC is challenging their claims to meet
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EFI Fiery FreeForm Create Receives Red Hot Technology Vanguard Breakthrough Award

Fremont, CA (Oct. 10, 2019) — Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has announced that EFI Fiery FreeForm Create has received the 2019 Red Hot Technology Vanguard Breakthrough Award from the Association for Print Technologies. The Red Hot Technology recognition program is a discovery and
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U.S. Tech Sector Hiring Cooled Off in September, CompTIA Analysis Reveals

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2019) — Hiring in the U.S. technology sector slowed in September, mirroring modest job gains recorded throughout the nation’s economy, according to an analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. The tech sector added an estimated
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Gordon Flesch Company Becomes Authorized Ricoh Family Group Dealer Partner

Madison, WI (Oct. 4, 2019) — Gordon Flesch Company (GFC), the Midwest’s largest office equipment dealer, has become an authorized full-line Ricoh Family Group (RFG) dealer partner. Adding Ricoh’s brand to the GFC portfolio builds on decades of success and aligns with GFC’s
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ITC Systems Appoints Phil Lindsay New Vice President of Sales

Toronto (Oct. 3, 2019) — ITC Systems is determined to finish the year with a strong push to enhance company figures, appointing industry expert Phil Lindsay as the new vice president of sales. Campbell Richardson, founder and CEO of the company, notes that Lindsay’s appointment
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ELATEC USA Announces Paul Massey as CEO

Palm City, FL (Oct. 7, 2019) — ELATEC USA Inc., a world-leading developer and manufacturer of innovative RFID products, today announced Paul K. Massey as CEO. In this newly created position, Massey will report to the ELATEC board of directors and Managing Director Stefan Haertel.
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