Sales and Service

New Kid in Town: Dealer Team Members, Client End-Users Must Break AI Fears

Even while it’s been around for years in various forms, artificial intelligence is undoubtedly the shiny, new thing in the eyes of many, a byproduct of the numerous platforms (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) that have emerged. Its potential is beyond exciting, both from a
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M&A Bonanza: Loffler and Fisher’s Join Forces, DEX Imaging and Kelley Create Swing Deals, Systel Integrates

The office technology dealer space beat Major League Baseball to the punch with the summer’s first blockbuster acquisition. Loffler Companies, one of the top 20 revenue earners at $136 million, as rated by ENX Magazine, came to terms on a deal to acquire Fisher’s
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No Fences? Dealers Examine Philosophical Limits for AI Usage

Two things are clearly obvious when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by businesses. One, few areas within an operation wouldn’t benefit from some flavor of AI application. Two, there are a few areas within an operation where a company absolutely will not allow
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Konica Minolta Launches AccurioPress C5080 Series Entry-Level Production Press

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced the AccurioPress C5080 Series, a new line of entry-level production presses designed to deliver automated production capabilities, consistent output, and simplified operation for commercial printers,
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Whither the Future of A3/A4 Devices? Dealers Talk Buyer Behavior

We’re living in interesting times, when long-term projections are increasingly more difficult to forecast with any confidence. Economic variables are far too volatile. Technical assessments…good luck there. If you’re addressing the state of AI based on data from three months ago,
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Loffler Companies Next Gen: Founder Jim Pivots to Chairman, Son James Assumes President and CEO Mantle

Loffler Companies, one of the Midwest’s most trusted technology services providers, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments that reflect both the maturity of a business built over nearly four decades and the confidence of an organization ready for what
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Bankable Growth: Heritage Acquisition Sets Stage for GreatAmerica Bank National Association

GreatAmerica Holdings Inc., the parent company of GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, this week announced the completion of its acquisition of Heritage Bank and the launch of GreatAmerica Bank National Association. With final regulatory approval secured, this milestone
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Avision Labs Introduces FADGI-Compliant Xerox Scanners to Support Federal Digitization Requirements

Avision Labs has expanded its scanner portfolio with two Xerox‑branded devices that meet the Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI) standards for image quality. The Xerox D70n and Xerox W130 scanners—each independently tested and verified by Keypoi
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MFPs Under Attack: Dealers Discuss Biggest Threats to A3/A4 Business

When it comes to enjoying success in the MFP realm, dealers have the potential to be their own worst enemy. The highest-performing resellers rely on different value propositions beyond speeds and feeds, and price is certainly not one of them. With the bevy of non-channel
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Nifty 50: Pacific Office Automation Celebrates Landmark Anniversary

Pacific Office Automation (POA) marked a historic milestone on Friday, June 5, as employees across the company’s nationwide footprint celebrated 50 years in business. While POA’s official anniversary falls on June 7, the organization chose to recognize the occasion
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Don’t Sleep on the A4: Dealers Share the Most Neglected Opportunities

When considering your MFP sales strategy, it’s advisable to play the long game in judging a sale’s total value. Certainly, every account rep wants that big initial sale, even better when accompanied by a spiff. And while we wouldn’t characterize the humble A4 as a red-haired
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Toshiba Printer Tackles Industrial Labeling

Toshiba America Business Solutions is tackling the comprehensive and rugged labeling needs for warehouse, distribution center, horticulture and manufacturing professionals with the introduction of its new high-performance industrial printer. Engineered for demanding, fast-moving
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Magnetic Stripe Reading Caps Off Epson’s Financial Teller Device Portfolio

Epson America ranks high among industry manufacturers in cultivating vertical-specific solutions that fill niche applications. The latest addition to Epson’s multifunction teller device portfolio for financial institutions, the magnetic stripe reader (MSR), takes another step in
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Sharp and Formax Announce Strategic Alliance to Unleash Total Productivity

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced that Formax has joined the Sharp Partner Program. This strategic alliance is designed to help print providers enhance workflows and unlock new revenue
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New Scanner Offerings by Avision Labs Deliver on Capacity, Mobility

Avision Labs is excited to introduce two new devices as part of its product portfolio: the Xerox Duplex Portable 2.0 Scanner and the FD80n Scanner. Powered by the full version of the VisioneerIntelligent Software Platform, the scanners offer versatility and an automatic document
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