Features

Are Seat-Based and Device-Based Billing Models the Future for Dealers?

As we delve into our state of the industry subject of selling everything as a service (XaaS) and the elements it entails, we will begin with a look at the question of device- or seat-based
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Xerox Withdraws Offer to Acquire HP, Won’t Pursue Board Nominations

In late November, Xerox made its first public declaration of its intention to acquire HP. But after three-plus months of public bantering about valuation, the impact of debt load on a combined
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Eight Things I Learned While Working from Home

A few years ago, I was presented with a job opportunity that included working remotely (AKA: from home), which is a situation that many 100% in-office employees dream of. More than excited to
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3D Printing Takes Center Stage in Efforts to Combat Coronavirus

Last week, President Trump enacted the Defense Production Act (DPA), which enables the federal government to direct companies to prioritize production for the benefit of national defense. While
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Hosted Events Advice: Laying Foundation for Future Deals

One of the many benefits derived from hosting events is the experience one takes away from previous efforts. Planning is obviously essential, but the adage “you don’t know what you don’t know”
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Marco Launches Certified Partner Program for its Managed IT Services

Marco announces the launch of a new program that allows certified partners to resell its Managed IT Services. Marco’s Managed IT Services offer high-end technical expertise that helps companies
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Brother International Corporation Partners with Kofax to Resell ControlSuite on a Global Basis

Brother International Corporation today announces a partnership with Kofax, providing an embedded solution on selected Brother laser printers, multifunction devices and inkjet models. Dedicated
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Industry Braces for Impact From Coronavirus Outbreak

While the novel coronavirus has been in the public mind for months, with the first U.S. case reported in late January, the past four weeks have witnessed a marked increase in awareness. But this
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ITEX Latest in List of Industry Events Postponed Over Coronavirus

Organizers behind the ITEX Education & Exposition (ITEX) trade show, set to be held on April 14 and 15 in Orlando, announced Wednesday that it has been postponed due to impacts caused by the
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Reaping Benefits: Dealers Talk Return on Investment with Hosted Events

The irony of discussing hosted events during the current novel coronavirus pandemic is not lost on us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued ever-shrinking guidance in
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Sales Professionals Do Not Suffer From Conversational Narcissism

Think about this statement for a moment: Sales reps who take over conversations poison their own well. When you steal your customer’s voice, you lower their belief in you. Narcissistic
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Ink Boldly: Epson’s Inaugural Inkjet Conference Aims to Give Competition the Cold Shoulder

During the onset of its PrecisionCore rollout for the office inkjet space, Epson vowed to make a bold play that could help the technology become as dominant as it has in the consumer and
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