DEX Imaging Bolsters Lone Star Holdings Via SOS Acquisition

DEX Imaging has made a significant addition in the Lone Star State with the acquisition of Southwest Office Systems (SOS), according to several sources. Located in Euless, Texas, near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, SOS was founded by Victor Puente in 1964 as a
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When Account Reps (Don’t) Attack: Support Key to Maintaining Star Sellers

Like a star wide receiver on a football team, the humble account representative is well aware of his/her importance in the success of a dealership and how their performance is a driver of success. While salespeople aren’t as petulant, moody or self-absorbed as wide receivers (or
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Copier Careers Enjoys Bird’s-Eye View of Evolved Industry Employment Landscape

People of the pre-internet age enjoy sharing stories—some of which are undoubtedly embellished romanticized—in which they walked into a business, unannounced, and declared, “If you hire me, you won’t regret it.” Unusual though it may sound to most people born after 1980, walk-in
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Growth Vehicles Enable Konica Minolta to Push its Way Beyond Challenges

The walls in Sam Errigo’s office are adorned with large, framed displays that include the jerseys of Yogi Berra, Carlton Fisk, Johnny Bench and Thurman Munson. It’s only appropriate; these catchers (except Berra) were the toast of Major League Baseball in the 1970s. So what makes
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Cold and Bold: Managed IT, Talented Team Drive Usherwood Office Technology Forward

There’s an interesting confluence of products, technology and people that’s taking place at Usherwood Office Technology. This year, the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving the needs of New York state clients from its Syracuse headquarters as well as the
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21st-Century Matchmaking: Toolsets Continue to Grow in the Quest to Source Tomorrow’s Star Team Members

We interrupt the avalanche of AI overload to bring you a progress report on the state of hiring and retention in the office technology dealership universe. As much as AI is insinuating itself into conversations about business, there’s still a great deal of humanity steeped in
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Tools Not Enough: Dealers Share Differentiators in the Future Realm of Managed IT

It’s easy to speak in future terms when it comes to managed IT. The service offering is all about thinking well ahead and anticipating evolving needs, meeting clients where they are and where they’ll be based on their growth trajectory. Tools are important, yes, but all MSPs have
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CTWP’s Latest “Hire” an Example of What a Solid Training Program Can Produce

In honor of our upcoming April State of the Industry report on hiring and retention, we offer this example of a high-potential performer who can make an immediate impact. But as we well know, without proper training, an individual’s skill sets will go to waste. At CTWP of Waco,
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To Grow or Source: Homespun Managed IT Professionals Pivotal to Dealer Success

For many years, the conversation regarding how to enter the field of managed IT discipline centered on three options: buy, build or partner. How does that equation apply to personnel? Is there an ideal scenario? Hiring experienced managed IT professionals is, as everyone knows, a
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Keypoint Engage Brings AI-Powered Marketing and Sales as a Service to Dealers

There’s a recent Geico insurance television ad where people are standing in a line, excitedly anticipating something, but they don’t know what’s actually waiting for them. That’s kind of the vibe being given off by businesses when it comes to the world of artificial intelligence.
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Target Acquired: Qualifying Managed IT Clients Becoming Increasingly Important

In an ideal world, any prospective client that has a need for your products and services would be considered a welcome addition to your portfolio. Sadly, it’s not the case. Some of them may be just motivated by bottom-line costs and ultimately fall under the heading of
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Before You Go: Avision’s Jun Huang Discusses How BTA IGNITE Spreads the Word

The first of the three major 2026 Business Technology Association events, BTA IGNITE Orlando, touches down in the House of Mouse’s Florida backyard March 20-21. This long-anticipated event kicks off a year that sees the venerable association celebrating its 100th
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Submission Period for Difference Makers Extended Through This Weekend

Given the multiple requests for an extension in addition to a glitch that made the nomination form unavailable for several hours, ENX Magazine is extending the deadline for Difference Maker nominations through this weekend. The form will be deactivated on Monday, March 16, with
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The Costs to be the Boss: Investments Necessary to Sustain Managed IT Offering

Set it and forget it? When it comes to being a managed IT provider, that’s a charming thought. But as we all know, being successful and keeping up to date with the offering is a never-ending commitment to investments in time and resources. Providers are well aware of this fact
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Industry Manufacturers Provide Initial Thoughts on SCOTUS Tariff Ruling

U.S. companies that paid import tariffs may soon be seeing refunds. Earlier this week, Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that companies that paid tariffs invalidated by the Feb. 20 Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision are legally entitled to refunds.
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