Between the Lines: This Can’t Be Right

As some of you may know I write for a number of publications besides The Week in Imaging. One of the joys of doing what I do is talking to dealers of all shapes and sizes across the country. As much as I love speaking with and appreciate the cooperation of the usual suspect
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News Bytes

Epson Adds Wireless Scanning to Professional Sheetfed Document Scanner Portfolio Jan. 7, 2014 – Epson America has expanded its lineup of professional-grade scanners with the WorkForce DS-560, its first wireless sheetfed scanner.  The WorkForce DS-560 enables businesses to
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Between the Lines: Trends Setting

It’s back to business as usual. It’s also time once again for a look at the trends that are going to shape the imaging and office technology, services, and solutions industry in 2013. Each week throughout the month of January, I’ll be presenting anywhere from two to four or more
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What’s Hot & What’s Not?

This week Larry Weiss, president of Atlantic, Tomorrows Office, in New York City, shares what’s hot and what’s not in his market. Atlantic sells Ricoh, Toshiba, Konica Minolta, and Kyocera devices and offers a range of services, including Managed IT, Document Management, MPS, and
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Survival of the Fittest in the Independent Dealer Community

In 2013 we will see an acceleration of changes in our industry. When you have the leadership of public companies in the print space make a point of saying, “Paper is not disappearing,” that’s telling. Look at the stock price, P/E, and enterprise-to-book value of
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Increasing Profits and Reducing Costs in 2013

Bud Karakey, vice president of operations for BEI Services offers his take on some of the trends that he expects will affect BEI Services and the imaging and office technology industry in 2013. What are some of the trends that will drive your business and the imaging and office
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Leveraging New Technologies

Mike Stramaglio, CEO of MWAi answers our questions about the trends that will be affecting his business and the imaging and office technology industry in 2013. What are some of the industry trends that will drive you business and the imaging and the office technology industry in
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New Revenue Streams Offer Growth Opportunities and a Foundation for the Future

Mark Mathews, president of Toshiba America Information Systems, offers his take on some of the trends that will affect Toshiba and the imaging and office technology industry in 2013. What are some of the trends that will drive your business and the imaging and office technology
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January News Bytes

Following are the big and small news stories for the month of January. DocuWare ISO-9001 Certified for Third Time  Jan. 31, 2013 – DocuWare has once again proven its compliance with all requirements of the international standard DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. The German Quality
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A Conversation with Mark Miller President of Eakes Office Plus

A Model Multi-Line Dealership We’re always impressed by dealers who can handle multiple lines of business, meaning, office technology, supplies, and furniture. If you’re looking for a model for doing this right and doing it well, look no further than Eakes Office Plus in Grand
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The Top 10 Trends of 2013

The office technology, solutions, and services world is changing and those on the inside had better be prepared for those changes. That’s not meant as a dire warning, but a heads up to keep abreast of changes because many of them will likely impact your business one way or
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Between the Lines: Bring On the New Year

Ready or not here comes 2013. But before we go there I want to thank everyone, readers, sponsors, and those of you who respond to my many interview and editorial requests throughout the year. As I enter my 27th year writing about imaging and office technology I consider myself
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Between the Lines: Happy Holidays

I’m going to keep this introduction short since many of you are taking care of last-minute business before making this a long holiday weekend. While we’re on that topic let me wish you happy holidays. I appreciate your support, your comments, and the time you take to make
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What’s Hot & What’s Not?

This week we speak with Brian Kempke, vice president and general manager with Martin Whalen Office Solutions in Tinley Park, IL to find out what’s hot and what’s not in their markets. Martin Whalen Office Solutions was acquired by Global Imaging earlier this year. What’s hot?
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