February 1, 2024

Diversification Opportunities: Is Your Market Ripe for a Given Product?

As dealers ponder whether a certain ancillary product offering is a good fit for their particular client and geography base, there are several obvious checklist items to consider. Cost to entry, degree of training required, the need for subject-matter experts and possible monthly
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M&A Roundup: EO Johnson, DEX Imaging Complete Deals

DEX Imaging strikes again! The Tampa, Florida-based dealer quietly completed a pair of deals, including one for a member of the 2023 Elite Dealer roster. Meanwhile, out west, EO Johnson Business Technologies recently finalized an acquisition that will strengthen its Iowa
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Two-Minute Drill: Following Highly Successful Career, Rick Bastinelli Ready for Second Act

It is impossible for Rick Bastinelli to retire, for that would mean the longtime top executive of Baltimore-based Centric Business Systems is ready to sit back and relax. But while he did technically call it a career a couple weeks ago, at the conclusion of a two-year transition
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Not So Bright: Court Orders AuKing to Pay Epson $500K

Epson today announced a default judgment was entered for its recent lawsuit against AuKing, an Amazon selling partner. Finding that AuKing was unfairly competing by using false, deceptive or misleading statements of fact that misrepresent the nature, quality and characteristics
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Source Technologies Announces Image Star as U.S. Distributor

Charlotte, NC (Feb. 1, 2024) — Source Technologies has selected Image Star as a new authorized distributor for its line of secure check printing solutions in the United States. Through this agreement, Image Star will support Source Technologies dealers with inventory,
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Xerox Announces New Solutions to Advance Productive Hybrid Work Environments and Simplify IT Efforts

Norwalk, CT (Feb. 1, 2024) — Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced a collection of new solutions and services designed to accelerate digital transformation, productivity, and security in the hybrid workplace, while saving time and reducing IT hassles. “Xerox is
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Konica Minolta Named a ‘Leader’ in 2023 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy

Ramsey, NJ (Feb. 1, 2024) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) is pleased to announce it has been named a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49892223, December 2023).
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Konica Minolta Wins CyberSecured Award from Security Today Magazine

Ramsey, NJ (Jan. 31, 2024) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced it received Security Today’s 2023 CyberSecured award for AI Gun Detection for its REACT – Visible Weapon Detection solution. Security Today is a leading industry brand of
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Agfa and EFI Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Digital Print Transformation

Mortsel, Belgium and Londonderry, NH (Jan. 30, 2024) — Agfa and EFI proudly announce that they have entered into a global strategic partnership aimed at leveraging each other’s cutting-edge technologies. The collaboration between two industry leaders marks a significant milestone
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Toshiba Unveils Elevate Sky Print Management Platform

Lake Forest, CA (Jan. 29, 2024) — Toshiba America Business Solutions today simplifies print management for organizations with the introduction of its Elevate Sky Print Management platform. The technology is the latest addition to Toshiba’s industry-recognized Elevate Sky
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Color-Logic Unveils Text-FX Text Enhancement Tool for Designers

West Chester, OH (Jan. 28, 2024) — Color-Logic has proudly announced the launch of Text-FX, a groundbreaking addition to the Color-Logic product suite. A unique, stylized Illustrator palette that includes 20 extraordinary text effects, Text-FX is specifically designed for
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Kyocera wins 12 BLI 2024 Awards, including A3 Line of the Year, from Keypoint Intelligence

Fairfield, NJ (Jan. 26, 2024) – Kyocera Document Solutions, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is pleased to announce that it has won 12 Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024 Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, including the BLI 2024 A3 Line of the Year Award and the
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