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Epson Purchasing DFE Specialist Fiery for $591 Million

Fiery LLC, the print industry’s leading innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, announced that Fiery’s ownership has entered into an agreement with Seiko Epson
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Impact-ful Partnership: Major Dealer Highlights Katun Corp.’s Foray into A3 MFP Theater

Some would argue that adding another manufacturer line, at face value, would not be a priority for Impact Networking. After all, the dealer—with reported revenues just shy of $200 million
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Applied Brilliance: Brother Difference Maker Evelyn Pichardo Leverages Broad Perspective

Skills sets that are portable and adaptable to any number of business segments can make for a valuable commodity from a human resources standpoint. In the case of Evelyn Pichardo, who currently
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Ricoh Trimming 2,000 Jobs Globally, Offering Early Retirements in Japan

Leading worldwide industry manufacturer Ricoh will be cutting 2,000 jobs, an initiative that will conclude in March, the Tokyo-based company announced late last week. The move comes as part of
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Fujifilm Makes U.S. Dealer Splash, Enlists Marco to Expand Office, Production Print Solutions and Services Market

FUJIFILM BI International Operations Corp., a leader in office, document, and business solutions, along with FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, a leader in
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M&A Roundup: ConnectWise Doubles Up, Metro Sales Nets Wisconsin Document Imaging

If recent events, including this week’s news about the Fuji-Marco partnership, are any indication, the second half of the year promises to be an exciting time. And don’t forget about
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In Order to Lead, Ricoh Difference Maker Brian Balow Suggests Checking Your Ego at the Door

Want to become an effective leader? Brian Balow ascribes to what he terms the “no ego approach.” The vice president for production sales and solutions, dealer channel, at Ricoh is loath to take
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Production Print: Dealers are Riding the Aftermarket Train to Profits

If there’s one thing that purveyors of production print equipment relish, it’s the opportunity to furnish services and supplies. The profit from the initial sale can be lucrative, depending on
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Production Print Opportunities Abound: Dealers Share Best Fishing Holes

As any dealer interested in entering a new discipline will attest, there are a few key questions that precede the decision to pull the trigger. What’s the ROI? Is it a good fit for my customer
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Kindness and Empathy Mixed with Talent Enable Toshiba Difference Maker Rick Havacko to Shine

Given his love for the game of softball (his Austin, Texas team even won its league recently), it’s not surprising that one of the axioms Rick Havacko abides by daily is that the name on the back
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Private Equity Firm Perpetual Capital Partners Acquires Novatech

Perpetual Capital Partners is pleased to announce that it has acquired Novatech Inc., a leading provider of nationwide Managed Office Solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Katun Unveils New Brand Strategy Focused on Innovation and Client Success

Katun Corporation is excited to announce the launch of its new brand strategy highlighting the organization’s commitment to being a trusted partner in the business technology industry. Katun’s
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