December 12, 2019

Kelley Imaging Systems Extends Market Reach, Acquiring Idaho-Based Fortress Business Systems

Kent, WA (Dec. 12, 2019) — Kelley Imaging Systems (Kelley Imaging) announces expanded market reach through the acquisition of Fortress Business Systems of Post Falls, Idaho. This strategic acquisition represents an important step in the Kelley Imaging growth strategy. Supporting
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UniNet Unveils Absolute Black Toner and Components for Use in Xerox Printers

Los Angeles (Dec. 9, 2019) — UniNet unveils Absolute Black toner and components for use in Xerox Versalink B 405, 400 monochrome printer series. The Xerox Versalink B 405 is a monochrome multifunction laser printer with printing, copying, faxing, and scanning capabilities to
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Loffler Acquires Office Systems Company of Sioux City, Iowa

Bloomington, MN (Dec. 10, 2019) — Loffler Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Office Systems Company (OSC) of Sioux City, IA. Loffler Companies will continue to serve other OSC locations in Spencer, IA and Norfolk, NE, as well as the surrounding Omaha, NE area.
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Talent Acquisition Tops the List of Challenges for Elite Dealers

Each year, in conjunction with the Elite Dealer issue, we ask our nominees to provide a glimpse into the biggest challenges that they face. While we don’t have a comprehensive breakdown by topic, we can tell you that the clear “winner,” by far (approximately 25% of our Elite
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Smile Difference Maker Joe Reeves Seeks to be Problem Solver and Trusted Partner

Joe Reeves is every kid on the first day the community swimming pool opens, racing toward the edge before jumping into a full cannonball that sends water splashing everywhere. The smile on his face shows it was well worth the effort and the risk of being ejected by the lifeguard.
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Jackpot: Ricoh and its Dealer Partners Win Big at ConvergX 19

Ricoh USA Inc. announced an extremely positive response to ConvergX, Ricoh’s Partner Leadership Forum. The event took a new approach this year, designed for key decision-makers at Ricoh Family Group (RFG) dealer partners, and centered on strategy, leadership and collaborating for
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Xerox’s John Visentin Delivers 33-Page Presentation to HP Shareholders

As promised, Xerox CEO John Visentin has taken his case for uniting with HP to HP’s shareholders, courtesy of an exhaustive 33-page presentation outlining the merits of the proposed transaction. The following is the introductory letter from Visentin: Dear HP
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ECI Announces 2019 Everyday Hero Award Winners

Fort Worth, TX (Dec. 6, 2019) — ECI Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management solutions, has awarded Adam and Melinda Hendrix of Chic Lumber $10,000 as the first place winners of the 2019 Everyday Hero Award for their work to combat heroin addiction. The two
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U.S. Tech Sector Hiring Pace Quickened in November, CompTIA Analysis Shows

Washington, DC (Dec. 6, 2019) — Hiring in the U.S. technology sector bounced back in November after two months of modest employment gains, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. The sector added an estimated 15,500 jobs last mont
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Toshiba’s Toner Manufacturing Facility Achieves International Workplace Safety Certification

Lake Forest, CA (Dec. 9, 2019) — Affirming its long-standing commitment to employee wellbeing, Toshiba America Business Solutions today announces its compliance to the stringent ISO 45001 standard within its toner manufacturing facility in Mitchell, South Dakota. ISO 45001 is an
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Konica Minolta Receives Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab PaceSetter Award for Security

Ramsey, NJ (Dec. 9, 2019) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce it has received the prestigious Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab PaceSetter award in Security: IT Assessment & Remediation for security services provided by its
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Sharp Synappx Family of Smart Office Solutions Receive Prestigious Digital Imaging Industry Award for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation

Montvale, NJ (Dec. 10, 2019) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced that the Synappx family of smart office software applications was honored with a Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab (BLI) award for
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Michael Ciaramella Joins Highcon as VP Sales and General Manager, Americas

Yavne, Israel (Dec. 10, 2019) — Highcon is pleased to announce that Michael Ciaramella has assumed the role of VP sales and GM Americas, effective Dec. 2. Shlomo Nimrodi, Highcon CEO said: “We are delighted to have Michael joining the Highcon team. His experience in building and
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GreatAmerica and Collabrance Announce 2020 Managed IT Sales Training Dates

Cedar Rapids, IA (Dec. 10, 2019) — GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation and Collabrance LLC have opened registration for three new Sales Simplicity Seminars for the 2020 calendar year. The training is presented by Alex Rogers, CEO of CharTec and designed for managed
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2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts 1.1% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment and 1.7% GDP Growth

Washington, DC (Dec. 11, 2019) — Investment in equipment and software is projected to expand 1.1 percent in 2020 while U.S. economic growth slows to 1.7 percent according to the 2020 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing
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