August 6, 2026

Diversification Allows Dealers to Cast their Lines in Unchartered Waters

Diversifying your product portfolio carries with it certain opportunities. The obvious one is the ability to offer it to your current client roster. Two, depending on the product, it can open the doors to a whole new subset of clients who may or may not have a need for MFPs. At
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Who Owns AI at Your Company? If You Paused, That’s the Problem

Every Business Needs an AI Architect, but Don’t Bet Everything on One Person Article 2 of an ongoing series on AI transformation for the office technology channel In my last article, I said every business in this channel needs an AI architect. One person who owns the
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DEX Imaging Acquires Imagine Technology Group

DEX Imaging LLC, the nation’s largest independent dealer of document imaging technology, managed print and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Imagine Technology Group (ITG), a past Elite Dealer headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with branch operations
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Maintaining the Proper Mindset Brings the Best Out of GFC Difference Maker Travis Lemke

There’s a certain “Don’t worry about a thing,” Bob Marley-like quality to the attitude Travis Lemke has embraced throughout his professional career in the world of accounting and finance. While it may not be the most nerve-wracking discipline, numbers-crunching can be intensive
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The Ascension Goup LLC Joins The Consortium to Drive Smarter Service Management Across the Print Ecosystem

Scottsdale, AZ (Aug. 6, 2026) — Stramaglio Consulting announced that The Ascension Group LLC has joined The Consortium, a think tank of imaging industry leaders dedicated to accelerating innovation and sustainable channel growth. Ascension exists because the BTA dealer channel
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membrAIn Joins The Consortium to Bring Awareness About the Future of AI

Scottsdale, AZ (Aug. 5, 2026) — Stramaglio Consulting announced that membrAIn has joined The Consortium, a think tank of imaging industry leaders dedicated to accelerating innovation and sustainable channel growth. membrAIn is an AI governance and monitoring platform that sits
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Toshiba Software Secures Global Stevie Award

Lake Forest, CA (Aug. 5, 2026) — Toshiba America Business Solutions’ patented, QR-enabled eTAG (Encompass Tag & Assessment Generator) invention, which simplifies the often-tedious asset tag process, wins the international Bronze Stevie Award for Technical Innovation of
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Sharp Recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment

Montvale, NJ (Aug. 4, 2026) — Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) has announced that Sharp has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor
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Ricoh Named a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Laser Production Printers by IDC MarketScape

Tokyo (Aug. 4, 2026) – Ricoh today announced it has been named in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers, 2026 Vendor Assessment.1 This IDC MarketScape assesses the capabilities and strategies of 11 worldwide vendors of laser production
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ECI Software Solutions Acquires Prima, Delivering Global Scale for Business Management of Office Supply Businesses

Westlake, TX (Aug. 3, 2026) — ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (ECI), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, has acquired Prima Business Control Software (Prima), a provider of ERP and ecommerce solutions tailored for the business supplies
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Toshiba’s Matt Bull Wins Stevie Award for Technology Excellence

Lake Forest, CA (Aug. 3, 2026) — Toshiba America Business Solutions innovator Matt Bull wins the Silver Stevie Award for Technology Excellence, Employee of the Year category in the 2026 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. He receives global recognition as the lead inventor
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AIS Recognized as an MPSA Leadership Circle Winner

Mount Royal, NJ (Aug. 3, 2026) — The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has named AIS of Minnetonka, Minnesota, a Leadership Circle winner, recognizing its leadership, innovation, and commitment to helping organizations improve productivity, security, and operational
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Predictive InSight Recognized as an MPSA Leadership Circle Winner

Mount Royal, NJ (Aug 3, 2026) – The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) has named Predictive InSight a Leadership Circle winner, recognizing its leadership, innovation, and contribution to advancing automation, analytics, and service excellence within the managed print
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