February 25, 2021

Introducing the New Kyocera Evolution Series, Designed to Meet the Challenges of Today’s Changing Workplace

Fairfield, NJ (Feb. 25, 2021) — With the unprecedented challenges and pains facing organizations across all industries during this period of great change, Kyocera has risen to the occasion by taking the next step in innovation with the launch of the new Kyocera Evolution Series,
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Predictiv AI Signs SISCO to Distribute Thermalpass to its U.S. Customer Base

Toronto (Feb. 19, 2021) — Predictiv AI Inc., a software and solutions provider in the artificial intelligence markets, is pleased to announce that Security Identification Systems Corp. (SISCO) has joined ThermalPass as a channel reseller and distributor to market and sell the
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Macquarie Group Launches Office Technology Leasing Division in U.S.

New York (Feb. 15, 2021) — Macquarie Group (Macquarie) today announced that it has established an Office Technology Leasing Division in the United States, building on its deep experience in leasing IT equipment and a diverse group of leasing businesses globally. Macquarie has
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Officer Dealers Look Ahead to the Future of Technical Service

This week, we close out our February State of the Industry overview of technical service in the office equipment industry by asking the $50,000 question: where do we go from here? Clicks, market trends and the pandemic have all added an extra wrinkle in the dealers’ ability to
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Two-Minute Drill: BTA Ushers Back In-Person Events with March’s Spring Break

The Business Technology Association has made the decision to move forward with next month’s live, in-person Spring Break event. After spending the better part of 12 months cooped up in their homes, the news is being greeted with much enthusiasm by members of the office equipment
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How to Evaluate an Office Technology Financing Provider

This piece originally appeared on the GreatAmerica Office Equipment Blog forum. Click here to read other topics of interest to our industry. Office technology providers rely on partners to help meet customer needs. Many are venturing into new product and service offerings like
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New Phishing Scam Uses Fake PPP Loans to Trick Victims into Giving Up Personal Information

Taking advantage of people’s need for financial assistance, these scammers pose as a bank offering “forgivable business loans to individuals impacted by the pandemic.” Nothing says lowlife more than someone who purposely targets those who are already down and out. Those
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DS Graphics/Universal Wilde Expands its Inkjet Footprint and New Facilities with Canon ProStream 1800

Melville, NY (Feb. 16, 2021) — Designed to push the boundaries of commercial print and meet changing customer demands, the recent launch of the Canon ProStream 1800 production inkjet press has helped to expand print offerings by migrating higher-volume jobs from offset to digital
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HP Inc. Appoints Marie Myers as Chief Financial Officer

Palo Alto, CA (Feb. 17, 2021) — HP Inc. today announced the appointment of Marie Myers as chief financial officer. Myers has been serving as acting CFO and chief transformation officer since October 2020. Today’s announcement is effective immediately. Myers brings more than 20
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Toshiba Introduces Touch Free App for Multifunction Printers

Lake Forest, CA (Feb. 23, 2021) — Toshiba America Business Solutions today introduces its eConnect TouchFree mobile app providing remote control access to the company’s award-winning e‑STUDIO multifunction printers (MFPs). The new app is ideal for schools and departmental
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Y Soft Announces COVID-Safe and Secure MFX Mobile Reader for User Authentication

Brno, Czech Republic, and Dallas (Feb. 23, 2021) — Y Soft Corporation, the leading enterprise workflow solutions provider, announced a new mobile-based authentication solution for secure identity verification for networked printers. The new YSoft MFX Mobile Reader is part of Y
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