July 16, 2020

No Day at the Beach: The Art of Delivering IT During a Pandemic

Anyone who has visited the beach with a young family in tow knows the experience can be taxing. It’s not a gas-and-go proposition; the level of preparation involved in delivering more than one child to the shore for a day of fun can be time-consuming.  Sunscreen is only the
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Problem Resolution Lights the Creative Fires in Sharp Difference Maker Greg Gumpright

Since the dawn of business, the salesperson has been lionized and treated in high regard, particularly when it comes to compensation. But sales alone does not contribute 100% of a company’s value proposition. After all, the relationship does conclude with the sale in a B2B
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Konica Minolta Announces Leadership Changes To Drive Business Transformation

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced management changes to support its transformation strategy and extend its global reach in services and technology. The changes are designed to accelerate the company’s digital transformation, leverage
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Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Selling

This piece originally appeared on the GreatAmerica Office Equipment Blog forum. Click here to read other topics of interest to our industry. Virtual selling has been embraced in some industries for years, but there are a variety of misconceptions about it, leading many to resist
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Alliance Franchise Brands Deploys More than 100 Aleyant Pressero Licenses to Franchise Locations

Wheaton, IL (July 16, 2020) — Aleyant, an innovative leader in providing robust software services to the graphic communications industry, today announced that Alliance Franchise Brands has more than 100 franchise members using Aleyant’s Pressero eCommerce solution. Pressero is a
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Xerox Launches ConnectKey-Enabled AltaLink Digital Workplace Assistant

Norwalk, CT (July 15, 2020) — Xerox announced its new Xerox AltaLink C8100 and Xerox AltaLink B8100 Series multi-function printers (MFPs), that can better support today’s flexible work environment and help companies speed their digital transformation with access to the ConnectKey
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HP Introduces Powerful New Global Partner Program

Palo Alto, CA (July 15, 2020) — HP Inc. unveiled HP Amplify, a first-of-its-kind global1 channel partner program optimized to drive dynamic partner growth and deliver consistent end-customer experiences. Built on a single, integrated structure, HP Amplify provides the insights,
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Konica Minolta Launches Workplace Hub Pro

Ramsey, NJ (June 15, 2020) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced Workplace Hub Pro, further strengthening its all-in-one IT offering to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Joining the Hub and Edge solutions in the next-generation
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User-Friendly A3 Monochrome Printer Launched to Reinforce Kyocera’s Portfolio for Evolving Office Demands

Fairfield, NJ (July 15, 2020) — Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is excited to announce the launch of the ECOSYS P4060dn. The device is an A3 monochrome printer that continues the proud legacy of environmental
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Steady in July, COVID-19 Impact Survey Data Reveal Deferral Rates and Default Expectations

Washington, DC (July 16, 2020) — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the July 2020 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business
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Rochester’s City Blue Imaging Provides Cost-Effective Solutions for Local Small Businesses Utilizing Canon’s imagePRESS Technology

Melville, NY (July 13, 2020) — As businesses settle into their “new normals”, many have had to implement several changes to ensure the safety and well-being of their customers. One company in particular that is here to help during these unprecedented times is Canon’s customer
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KDI Office Technology, Dover International Speedway Agree to Five-Year Title Sponsor Agreement for NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Races

Dover, DE (July 14, 2020) – KDI Office Technology and Dover International Speedway have reached a five-year partnership for title sponsorship for NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series races through 2024, track officials said today. The first race under this extended
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Q3 Update to 2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Improvement in Equipment and Software Investment and U.S. Economic Growth as Businesses Reopen

Washington, DC (July 15, 2020) — After severe declines in equipment and software investment in Q1 and Q2 due to the effects of COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing measures on the U.S. economy, investment in equipment and software is projected to improve relative to the
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Pax8 and Cymulate Announce New Partnership

Denver (June July 15, 2020) – Pax8, the best place to buy cloud solutions, today announced a new partnership with Cymulate, the only end-to-end SaaS-based breach and attack simulation (BAS) platform for continuous security validation. “Cymulate enables partners to test their
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Canon U.S.A. Brings the ProStream 1800 to the U.S.

Melville, NY (July 15, 2020) — Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Canon ProStream 1800 continuous feed inkjet printer, the newest model in Canon’s ProStream 1000 series. With increased speeds of up to 436 ft/min,
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