Features

Growth in Services, M&A Additions Focal to Kelley Connect Rebrand

Often times, a business will rebrand because its current name has connotations with a technology that is viewed as mature. In the case of Kelley Imaging Systems, CEO Aric Manion had practical
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Calling All Office Technology Dealers: Could IT Be the Key to Differentiation, Business Growth and Attracting New Talent?

This piece originally appeared on the GreatAmerica Office Equipment Blog forum. Click here to read other topics of interest to our industry. Opportunity is everywhere in the imaging industry. If
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Without Engagement and the Human Connection, How Will You Grow Your Sales?

Highly successful sales professionals have extremely valuable networks. They’ve developed them, nurtured them, cultivated them and invested considerable time in maintaining them.
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One Final Look Back: How Events of 2019 Shaped the Dealer Universe Going Forward

Hard to believe, but we’ve almost clicked off the first full month of 2020. For those of us who still write paper checks, it’s time to stop scribbling out 2019 and get with the New Year. Ah, but
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Two-Minute Drill: Marco President Doug Albregts Discusses First 100 Days on Job

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, so it seemed like a good idea to name our newest editorial feature, the Two-Minute Drill, in its honor. The TMD is a bite-sized Q&A geared at
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M&A Roundup: Sharp Acquires ACE Office Solutions Assets; UBEO Adds Complete Business Systems

This week’s transaction activity features a pair of deals, one involving an OEM. Sharp Business Systems acquired ACE Office Solutions to bolster its direct sales holdings and UBEO Business
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Novatech Launches New Managed Office Solution

Business technology firm Novatech Inc. today announced its Managed Office solution, a comprehensive palette of managed print, managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity services. The Novatech Managed
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Looking Ahead at Possibilities: Industry Leaders Point to Growing Technologies

Clearly, it can be difficult to put a finger on what the future will look like in terms of technologies that will help to push the office technology dealer space forward. But while the picture
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Neil Peart’s Passing: Drummer’s Passionate Quest for Constant Improvement a Model for All

Last week, the music world was shocked and saddened by the passing of Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for the Canadian progressive rock group Rush. Peart died Jan.7 at the age of 67 following a
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M&A Roundup: EO Johnson Adds Standard Dynamics; Zygoquest Reps Tongass Sale to Kelley

The month of January is certain to offer plenty of news regarding mergers and acquisitions, particularly deals that were largely completed toward the end of 2019, but not made official until the
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Hackers Request Aging Reports to Identify Their Next CEO Fraud Victims for Them

Rather than attempt to hack user credentials and gain access to Accounts Payable applications, hackers are now impersonating the CFO and obtaining all the detail they need to launch a scam. In a
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What’s Going On, 2020 Style: Every Corner of the Office Technology Community Weighs In

Coming off a 2019 that witnessed a dizzying degree of M&A activity from players large and small across our humble industry, it will be interesting to see what the new year holds in store. But
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