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Xerox to Cut 15% of Workforce as Part of Reinvention Initiative 🔄

Seeking Alpha reports on Xerox's announcement to cut 15% of its workforce, a move that's...
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AI is Saving Sales Professionals More Than Two Hours of Work Each Day 🕒🌐

Business Insider reports on the significant time savings AI tools are providing to sales professionals,...
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Toshiba’s Rise and Fall: A Cautionary Tale of Innovation and Inertia 🌐

Toshiba's journey stands out as a reminder of the transient nature of corporate success. Once...
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“Now Assist” GenAI from ServiceNow 📡

Now Assist in Virtual Agent, flow generation, and Now Assist for Field Service Management are...
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ConnectWise Unveils New AI-Powered Tools 🦿

ConnectWise Revolution: Unleashing AI for MSP Growth? ConnectWise introduces a groundbreaking shift from Remote Monitoring...
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Artificial Intelligence – CEO Juice🧠👨🏻‍💻

CEO Juice: Empowering Businesses with Proactive AI Assistance. 🌐 This article envisions an AI assistant...
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Is Your Business Ready to Jump Into A.I.? 🖨️

Navigating the AI Wave: Strategic Insights for Business Leaders. 🌐 In a transformative moment marked...
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A New, Modern, and Secure Print Experience from Windows🖨️

The world of print continues to evolve. The Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering team...
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The Story of Managed Print Services

Your Heritage: MPS Evolution From The Imaging Channel🚀🎵 After You Read This, You Will Know:...
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The Digital Transformation Is Over. Here’s What That Means 📱

Is the shift from digital transformation being a future trend to a present reality? "The...
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AI’s Revolutionary Impact on the Office in 2024 💻

Where is AI? Here's one reseller's view on the transformative role of AI in office...
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🚀🌐 2024: The Dawn of Decentralized Office Imaging 🖨️

Embracing the Future of Hybrid Work Environments "Generative AI continues to rapidly pave the way...
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💼🌟 Charting the Future: Deep Dive the 38th Annual Dealer Survey📊

A Deep Dive into the Evolving Landscape of Office Technology "The industry's demonstrated resilience and...
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🚀 The Printer Revolution: October’s Tech Surge! 🖨️

"Despite October's strong level of launch activity, 2023's overall product introduction count is expected to...
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💼❤️🔄 Breaking the Clock: HP Redefining Our Work Relationship?

Reimagining Work-Life Balance: A New Era of Employee Wellbeing In the article from Fast Company,...
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💻🏡📊The Rise of Zoomtowns and Remote Work’s Influence

Remote Work's New Frontier: Building Equity and Community in Zoomtowns The article from Allwork.space discusses...
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🖨️📈🌐Printing Pioneers: Embracing Microsoft’s Universal Print in 2024

The article from the Windows IT Pro Blog details Microsoft's Universal Print, a cloud-based printing...
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🔒💼 Guardians of the Data Realm: Cybersecurity’s Crusade in Document Management

Where digital fortresses meet paper trails – the silent sentinels of cybersecurity.e Tech Tap Newsletter...
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🏢🔌The Intelligent Workspace: Crafting the Future of Business Environments

Where technology breathes life into bricks and mortar – the smart office revolution. Business News...
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📄🚀 The AI Revolution: Transforming Data Entry from Mundane to Marvelous

Unleashing AI's potential - turning data chaos into clarity. The article from WorkflowOTG, "How Document...
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🖨️ Copier Sales Unscripted: The Anti-Sales Revolution 🧭✨

Ditch the pitch – Navigate with agility. In the competitive world of copier sales, the...
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🔄 The Digital Shift: Navigating New Buying Behaviors Post-COVID🌐

From handshake to click-track – mastering the new rhythms of B2B engagement. The FuturePrint article...
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🏢 The Office Exodus: What Does It Mean for Copiers? 🏢

When offices shrink, where do the copiers go? Is the traditional office going the way...
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💰 The $10 Million-Plus Club: Where Copiers Meet Capital 💰

When it comes to managed print services, size does matter. What sets the big players...
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🌐 HP Amplifies Its Game: New Offerings and Partner Programs 🌐

HP's not just printing the future; they're programming it. What's the next frontier for HP...
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✨ Sharp’s Digital Press: A New Chapter in Production Printing? 🎨

Sharp is making a significant move by entering the production print market, targeting Central Reprographic...
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🤖 AI and Your Dealership: The Next Managed Print Services? 📊

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides across various sectors, including the managed print services...
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📈 Wall Street’s Mixed Feelings on HP’s Future 🖨️

HP Inc. recently held an analyst meeting that has left Wall Street with mixed reactions....
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⚠️ The Gap in AI Adoption and Training By Ricoh

AI adoption is surging, but there's a catch—training and governance are lagging behind. This gap...
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🔄 Mergers & Acquisitions in the Office Technology Industry

The office technology industry is at a crossroads, grappling with two major trends: the decline...
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Managed Print Investments Growing 📈

Print's Not Dead, It's Just Evolving: The Rise of Managed Print The world of tech...
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🎉 Revisiting the Magical Moments: MyQ’s 11th Showtime

Sponsored Content A Decade Plus One: MyQ's Magical Encore in Prague! Journey back to the...
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🌿 TD SYNNEX Integrates Epson Devices Into OpenMPS Managed Print Service

Epson Meets OpenMPS: When Print Goes Green and Genius! TD SYNNEX's recent announcement highlights the...
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Modernizing Print Infrastructure: A Guide for MPS Salespeople 📚

The re-evaluation, refreshment, and optimization of Managed print Services Quocirca Enterprises Report, September 19, 2023...
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The Office Tech Sales Pitch: According to HP.

The first HP Work Relationship Index found that only 27% of knowledge workers currently have...
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The Haunting Echoes of the Workspace

In the corridors of corporate, it's not the walls that talk, but the shadows that...
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Toshiba’s LEAD Beyond Conference: A Future-Focused Affair

Leading Beyond: Toshiba's Visionary Conference on the Future of Office Tech Toshiba recently hosted its...
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The Evolving Landscape of Managed Print Services – 2023

Redefining the 'M' in MPS: From Managed to Modernized Executive Summary: The Managed Print Services...
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From Copiers to Solutions: Why Your Business Is Shifting from Products to Services

A reminder: Stop Selling Products, Start Providing Solutions: The Mantra for Office Tech Success Executive...
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Beyond the Specs: Mastering Meaningful Conversations in Copier and Office Tech Sales

More Than Toner Talk: Where Deep Conversations Drive Sales Success Executive Summary: Meaningful Dialogues &...
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The Digital Evolution of Office Tech Sales

When the Cubicle Disappears, the Cloud Becomes Your Office. In a world increasingly embracing remote...
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Changes in the Toner Cartridge Industry: A Look at Franchise Opportunities

The toner cartridge industry is undergoing a period of transformation, and Cartridge World America is...
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More On HP’s Ink-ling Dilemma: Scanners Go Kaput with Low Ink?

HP Struggles to Dismiss Allegations of Disabling Scanners on Printers with Low Ink HP, the...
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The Evolution of Office Work: A Double Win for Copier Dealerships

Where the biggest office drama is now WiFi strength, not who stole your lunch. In...
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No Ink, No Scan? Ink-Level Controversies In The Realm

When low ink levels lead to high-level disputes. In a recent turn of events that...
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Zoom Just Ended Work From Anywhere

Zoom's Shift: An Unexpected Boon for Office Tech Providers? Zoom's recent decision to beckon its...
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Ricoh’s Digital Dawn: Navigating Global Challenges with Strategic Transformation

Ricoh Reports Q1 Earnings, Pivoting to Digital Services. Ricoh's Q1 2023 financials highlight growth, largely...
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Copier & Office Technology Salespeople: Gallup Finds Customers Are Quiet Quitting You

"How Copier Salespersons Can Counteract 'Quiet Quitting' and Amplify Customer Engagement." In today's dynamic sales...
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Toshiba Aims for Private Status with $14B Tender Offer

Toshiba Corporation is set to become private if a ¥2 trillion ($14 billion) tender offer...
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Copiers in the Rearview: Generative AI and the Evolution of the American Workforce

"From Copiers to Coding: Navigating America's AI-Augmented Job Landscape While perusing the internet in search...
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BTA Supports Labor Act, Discusses Implications of Ninestar Ban

Exploring the ripple effects of forced labor prevention and its impact on the business technology...
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Copier Dealer’s Quest: Leveraging Formed AI’s e-Automate For Your Prospects

Copier dealers are seizing opportunities to integrate advanced automation into their customers' portfolio. Formed AI,...
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Xerox’s Steve Bandrowczak – A Lesson for All Copier Dealers

Turning In-House Triumphs into Client Success Stories Regardless of whether you sell Xerox or not,...
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Ninestar’s Situation – What Does It Mean for You and the Copier Niche?

The recent news about Ninestar's import ban has stirred up discussions within the copier industry,...
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Navigating the Productivity Paradox: How 2023 is Redefining Work

Unleashing the full potential of the coffee break: The 2023 Work Revolution. In the State...
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Executives Challenge Work-from-Home Enthusiasts: The Office Calls

From the Corner Office to Remote Workers: Our Coffee Machine Misses You. As the office...
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Unmasking the Privacy Policies of Popular Printing Services

From Tax Forms to Love Letters: Is Your Printer the Newest Digital Snoop? As you...
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Copier Sales: Multiplying Success with LinkedIn’s Creator Mode

Press 'copy' on success strategies – LinkedIn dials up the volume on copier sales. As...
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What the Hybrid Office Means for Your Business

What a difference three years can make, especially when those years are between 2020 and...
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American Business Leads the Way

Celebrating Innovation and Impact: Xerox and HP have Been Shaping American Business for a Century...
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Managed Print Services: It’s More than Just Pages

https://www.youtube.com/live/yzi8-HzibzY?feature=share "Everything as a service? Anything as a service." - Valerie Alde-Hayman, Senior Analyst at...
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The AI-Hacker Tango: A Dance of Deception

When it comes to cyber threats, it's not about the size of the AI in...
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Words from The OEM. Opportunity or Threat?

"Very soon you will be able to buy your printer as part of the subscription......
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Artificial Intelligence: A Phantom Menace for Cybersecurity?

AI-Powered Cyber Threats: A Storm in the Cloud, or Just Vaporware? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has...
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ChatGPT & Your AI Strategy: Are We Just Pawn In This Game?

Beyond the AI hype: Checkmating the board, not just a piece. Subscribe today for the...
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DHS Sanctions on Ninestar Threaten US Toner Supply; Lexmark Among Affected Parties

Forced Labor Allegations Disrupt Importation of Key Printer Component; Local Toner Providers and Major Suppliers...
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Not Just Copiers: First Impressions, Questions, and Trust

The Old Ways are Better: Crafting Trust in the Copier Marketplace In the world of...
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Managed Print Services (MPS) is Not Dead

Inking profits in a paperless world Recent interviews with Mega Dealers and others are revealing...
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AI: The Scotty of Copier Maintenance

Beaming up customer service to the next level the rhythm of change: In the copier...
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Change in the Copier Industry – Not Like it Was Before

Adapting to the rhythm of change: In the copier industry, we don't just make copies,...
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Securing the Print Frontier: Xerox & Cisco’s Cutting-Edge Collaboration

Xerox and Cisco: Ensuring Your Printers Don't Become Trojan Horses. In an age of hyper-connectivity...
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HP’s Earnings Call Dance: Tumbling Revenues Yet Hopeful Chord

Sifting through the decline, HP rolls out its new groove: Localized AI, Redefined PCs, Hybrid...
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Xerox’s TikTok Tango: Office Tech Giants Shake Things Up With Gen Z 

Millennials and Gen Z, Xerox is about to paper-jam your social media. Xerox, is reinvigorating its...
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Notable Trends in Print Management and Managed Print Services

Changing clouds, emerging AI, and stubborn office workers: the exciting world of print management. The...
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Ricoh and Toshiba Tec Merge to Drive Digital Transformation

When two tech giants join forces, printers won't just print anymore. Office technology giants Ricoh...
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Embracing Innovation and Technology for Future Business Growth

Innovate, Adapt, and Thrive: The Future of Business Unfolds Executive Summary: Office equipment dealers seek...
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Do Your Clients Want a “Faster Horse”?

Strategizing growth through diversification in the technology industry. Summary Remote working can increase productivity and...
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Navigating Diversification: Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses in the Technology Industry

Strategizing growth through diversification in the technology industry. Summary Diversification can offer growth opportunities and...
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Microsoft Outlines 3 Trends that Will Change the Future of Work.

Productivity, AI, and soft skills. Three Trends and How We Can Support Them If there...
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ChatGPT & ChatBots for Support Calls and ECS Roars Back

AI to Boost Customer Satisfaction?This week, Executive Connection Summit(ECS), ChatBots eager to assist you, with...
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Is AI still evolving? An infant? Or worse, is AI just a fad?

More importantly, how can a copier dealer generate new or grow existing revenue, shrink costs,...
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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Benefit Your Business.

You may be asking yourself, 'what are some good examples of how I can utilize AI in...
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We are redefining the Office, everyday.

What is an office? What does an office represent, and will offices survive in the...
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Commercial Real Estate and the Office of Tomorrow

What is an office? What does an office represent, and will offices survive in the...
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The Death of Offices

Security & WFA Office Technology Losing your laptop is a big no-no and companies are...
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Hardware, New Services, Stock pricing, Work from Anywhere

This week we examine hardware, new services, stock pricing, the Work from Anywhere Movement, and...
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Toner, Consolidation and Recession

October 5, 2022 This week, consolidations are expanding, growing office space is shrinking, Xerox is...
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Print Security, the New Way to Talk, and Your Corporate Culture

This week, consolidation continues as folks wait for the next OEM shoe to drop.  Before...
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