April 17, 2025

New Blue Iris IQ Division Builds Upon Konica Minolta’s IIM Services

Ramsey, NJ (April 17, 2025) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced the official launch of Blue Iris IQ, a dynamic new division leveraging the foundation of the company’s existing Intelligent Information Management (IIM) services. With a
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Hot Takes: Tariffs, Part Two of Short- and Long-Term Views

If the last few weeks—and indeed, since the beginning of President Trump’s second administration—has shown us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. When it comes to tariffs, the only certainty now is that those levied against Chinese imports remain in place. A 90-day pause is
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M&A Roundup: Dealers WiZiX, CDS Acquire; ECI Software Adds Davisware

For the ninth time in only eight years, California dealer WiZiX Technology Group put the finishing touches on a deal. It’s one of three in this week’s roundup; fellow dealer CDS registered its 16th acquisition, while business management solution specialist ECI
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How About Them BTAs: Football Legend Emmitt Smith on Tap for National

With the Business Technology Association (BTA) streamlining its slate of member events down to two per year, Adam Gregory knew it was important for the 2025 National Conference—slated for June 17-19 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico—to offer a high-impact keynote speaker. Gregory,
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Contested Deals and M&A Considerations Beyond the Highest Offer

For the dealer executive looking to place his/her business baby with the right buyer, there are ample options to select from. There are the high-roller, PE-backed companies (DEX Imaging, Flex Technology Group, UBEO Business Services) seeking to annex $10 million to $20 million
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Canon Publishes 2024 Annual Report

Melville, NY (April 16, 2025) — Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that it has published the Annual Report 2024, a consolidated financial report summarizing its financial results for 2024. This report is designed
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Crawford Technologies’ New Digital Transform Engine Version 5.8 Offers Key Upgrades for High-Volume Communication Workflows

Toronto (April 17, 2025) – Crawford Technologies, provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, released Version 5.8 of its Digital Transform Engine (DTE), the company’s core engine and the base of its award-winning
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Plummets as Tariffs Create Uncertainty

Washington, DC (April 17, 2025) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the April 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 41.9, down from the March
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Epson’s First Direct-to-Film Printer Now Available

Los Alamitos, CA (April 16, 2025) – Epson’s first wide-format direct-to-film (DTFilm) printer – the SureColor G6070 – is now available through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers. Designed for reliability, the SureColor G6070 offers a generous print width, allowing
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Canon Announces New imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M 24” Large Format Printers

Melville, NY (April 16, 2025) – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce two new 24-inch large-format desktop printers: the imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M. These versatile and compact printers are designed to meet the demands of a wide range
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Temecula Coffee Roasters Relies on Epson ColorWorks On-Demand Color Label Printers for Private Label Coffee Business

Los Alamitos, CA (April 15, 2025) – Started in 2017 as a small-scale coffee roastery with a goal to support a boarding school in East Africa, Temecula Coffee Roasters is a family-owned and operated business that now serves thousands of brands through its private label business.
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Canon Celebrates Seventh Consecutive Win for uniFLOW Online with BLI Pick Award

Melville, NY (April 14, 2025) – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has once again been recognized for the uniFLOW Online solution it offers, earning the Buyers Lab (BLI) Pick Award for Outstanding Cloud Output Management Solution for the seventh consecutive
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Katun Launches the Katalyst Partner Portal to Support Business Success

Minneapolis (April 15, 2025) — Katun Corporation (Katun), provider of the newly launched Arivia multifunction printers (MFPs) and leading supplier of OEM-compatible imaging supplies for printers, copiers, and MFPs, today announced the global launch of the Katalyst Partner Portal.
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A Legacy of Caring: Copiers Plus Donates to 40 NC Organizations in 40th Anniversary Tribute

Fayetteville, NC (April 14, 2025) – Copiers Plus, in partnership with KYOCERA Document Solutions awarded $500 donations to 40 different organizations across North Carolina to honor its upcoming 40th anniversary in business. The 40 Years of Caring: Sharing the Love Across NC
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Ricoh Ranked No. 1 for Market Share in U.S. and Canada for Continuous Feed Inkjet

Exton, PA (April 14, 2025) – Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it has secured the No. 1 market share position for Continuous Feed Inkjet Systems in both the U.S. and Canada in the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker – Calendar 2024. This is the second year in a row Ricoh has
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