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Not So Mickey Mouse: What Walt Disney Can Teach Us About Re-Energizing Our Businesses
Not So Mickey Mouse: What Walt Disney Can Teach Us About Re-Energizing Our Businesses by Print Audit Remember the golden years of Walt Disney? When you think about your favorite Disney flick what comes to mind? Bambi? Snow White? Cinderella? What if I was to suggest that the era of princesses and funny cartoons has been replaced by something far more diverse and grown up? The Walt Disney Company today is far less “Mickey Mouse” and stronger than ever. Read more of this post
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Toshiba’s e-STUDIO Introduction Ideally Suits Small-to-Medium Businesses
IRVINE, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Toshiba America Business Solutions today introduces the latest addition to its industry-recognized multifunction product (MFP) line, the e-STUDIO ™ 2803AM. The new model offering ledger-size support outfits small-to-medium size business (SMB) owners with the necessary speed and feature-set to successfully manage their network-wide print and copy needs. Introducing latest addition to our #MFP line, the e-STUDIO2803AM. Learn how #SMBs benefit.
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3 Ways Copier Sales Reps Boost Their Close Rate by Branding Correctly on LinkedIn
As copier reps, it is imperative to continue to nourish, maintain and grow your existing client base. What has become challenging is grabbing net new business. Net new business fuels the growth of your dealership! As copier reps, there is a new currency and we call this trust and value. We must adapt and adopt to integrating the use of social media to create major branding and marketing opportunities to build trusted networks. In the business community, people "believe" when your friends...
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Konica Minolta Acquires DC-based Company Meridian Imaging Solutions to Expand its Reach as a Strategic Workplace Solutions Provider
RAMSEY, N.J., March 15, 2016 -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced the acquisition of Meridian Imaging Solutions, a hybrid company with Managed Print and IT Services, in an effort to expand its footprint in the DC area. With strong government and commercial operations, Meridian has a 30-year record of success and a national reputation for service excellence and integrating office technologies. The acquisition accelerates Konica Minolta's main...
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Konica Minolta Acquires Meridian Imaging, Expands as Strategic Solutions Provider
RAMSEY, N.J. — March 16, 2016 — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. (Konica Minolta), has announced the acquisition of Meridian Imaging Solutions, a hybrid company with Managed Print and IT Services, in an effort to expand its footprint in the Washington, DC, area. With strong government and commercial operations, Meridian has a 30-year record of success and a national reputation for service excellence and integrating office technologies. The acquisition accelerates Konica Minolta’s...
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The Cannata Report 30th Anniversary Awards & Charity Event
This past Thursday night I was delighted that the great people at Muratec (thank you Lou & Jim)had invited me to sit at their table for this years The Cannata Report Awards & Charities Dinner. This was my third time in as many years attending the event, and it never fails that this event brings back all of those memories from when I started in the copier industry back in 1980. Starting at as technician, forced into sales (because I wasn't that great at...
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10 Ways to Close Net New Business #4 of #10
This is part #4 of #10 for the series of "10 Ways to Close Net New Business", this one is a freebie! woohoo!! Today was one of those days that were just non stop. The existing plan was to follow up with existing accounts to move the...
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Konica Minolta President & COO Named Executive of the Year, Company Receives Inaugural Award for Best Marketing Strategy
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10 Ways to Close Net New Business #5 of #10
Whether it's the golden fleece, the golden egg, or the coveted Jersey Italian hot dog, we're all looking for a way hit our net new business quota. For me, it's been a bit of a rough patch lately, even though I've got top business...
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MT Business Technologies announces move to Columbus Arena District
COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MT Business Technologies (MTBT), a leading supplier of office technology solutions, announced today that it will be moving its Columbus -area sales office to Downtown Columbus . Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151020/278637LOGO MTBT's central Ohio office employs 30 people and is currently located in Westerville . The move to the Columbus Arena District will be completed in December, and reflects the company's commitment to the city as...
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BTA Southeast & IBPI Partner to Host Consecutive Events
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: October 20, 2015 Brent Hoskins Executive Director Business Technology Association (816) 303-4040 BTA Southeast & IBPI Partner to Host Consecutive Events InterContinental New Orleans Hotel Selected as the Venue Kansas City, MO — IBPI ( www.ibpi.net ) and the Southeast district of the Business Technology Association (BTA; www.bta.org ) have partnered to host consecutive events in 2016 at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel...
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10 Ways to Close Net New Business #6 of #10
One awesome thing that I've learned over the years is that almost every business is a potential suspect. I used the word "almost" because there are not as many suspects as there were years ago. Going back 30 years or so, it was a...
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How Electronic Documents Are Changing Businesses: Q&A With Ralph Gammon, Part 1
As the editor of the premier publication covering news and trends in the document imaging industry, Document Imaging Report , Ralph Gammon has a unique perspective on the market. We spoke with Ralph to discuss important issues surrounding document management. Below is the transcription of the first part of our Q&A session. Q: As you’ve watched the industry evolve, what do you see as some of the most important document management features today and into the future? As we move forward,...
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Canon Business Process Services’ CaseData® eDiscovery Platform Offers Keyword Reporting and New Database Management Tools
NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Canon Business Process Services, Inc. (Canon), a leading provider of managed services and technology, today announced that it has enhanced its CaseData® web-based document review system with keyword reporting and new database management tools. For law firms and corporate legal departments that have the capability and desire to be more autonomous in using CaseData without tapping the consulting support provided as part of the CaseData subscription service, these...
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How to qualify and engage a Managed Document & Business
This came from a Ricoh brochure, great questions for all of us to ask. How to qualify and engage a Managed Document & Business Process Services opportunity Ask your customers the following questions: • Do you have an accurate understanding of your total document-related costs? How much are you spending on device maintenance, paper, supplies and energy usage? • Are there any core business processes that involve documents that you would like to make faster or more cost-efficient? What are...
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Konica Minolta to Acquire Dactyl Buro and OMR
Tokyo, Japan (January 18, 2016) – Tokyo, Japan (January 18, 2016) – Konica Minolta, Inc. (hereinafter “Konica Minolta&rdquo today announced that Konica Minolta Business Solutions France S.A.S. (hereinafter “KMBF&rdquo , its sales company of Business Technologies in France, signed a share purchase agreement under condition precedent on January 5, 2016, in order to acquire two French MFP (multi-functional peripheral) sales companies, Dactyl Buro du Centre (hereinafter “Dactyl...
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Field Sales Representative Business End User Sales (ireland)
Field Sales Representative (Business Print and Scan/Audio Visual Products) SMB End User Sales ( Ireland) Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that operates at the cutting edge of technology development. We are dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through the creation of ground-breaking, high-precision and energy-saving technologies. From printers and 3LCD projectors, to wearable GPS/activity monitors and augmented reality smart glasses, Epson offers an...
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Technical Business Analyst - Document Management
Technical Business Analyst - Document Management Dimension Data is simply a great place to work. We are a global leader in the provision and management of specialist IT infrastructure services and solutions. At Dimension Data, we have identified five major reasons why our people want to work for us: They have the opportunity to work with brilliant people They form part of a global footprint They get rewarded for their efforts There are opportunities to grow their careers ...
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How the Financial Industry Goes Paperless and Stays Compliant
Document retention is a big issue in the financial industry, with agencies from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring accurate records from the past five or more years in order to maintain compliance. Implementing document management software is not yet a legal necessity, but that could change during fiscal 2016, as the SEC plans to bolster oversight by adding 225 staff members.
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Business Escalation, Inc. Partners with Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc.
February 10, 2016 09:42 AM Eastern Standard Time ST. LOUIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Business Escalation, Inc., a leading provider of financial management and business automation solutions, announced today that it has become a Solutions Partner for Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. (CIIS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Business Escalation will collaborate in expanding CIIS’s advanced Enterprise Imaging Platform (EIP), which is the core technology to develop business...
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When is Net New Business not Net New Business?
I get it, we all need to drive net new business. We can't survive by continually upgrading our base. Personally, I do a pretty good job with acquiring net new business. A quick glance at my CRM will show that roughly 60% of follow ups and...
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BTA's FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 Scheduled for Aug. 5-6
For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: July 8, 2015 Brent Hoskins Executive Director Business Technology Association (816) 303-4040 BTA’s FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 Scheduled for Aug. 5-6 Attendees receive free registration to BTA’s Capture the Magic event Kansas City, MO — On Aug. 5-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Business Technology Association (BTA, www.bta.org ) will present FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 ( www.bta.org/FIX ) as a front-runner to the association’s...
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Why Business Intelligence Dashboards Are Killing Traditional Reporting
By West McDonald, Vice President of Business Development / Owner, FocusMPS What is a BI dashboard? Essentially a BI (Business Intelligence) dashboard is an interactive way to move through important business metrics and data points. You can start with a global view and then “drill down” to get more specific insights. The goal is to take a mountain of data; possibly from different sources like Excel and SQL; and marry them in such a way that actionable intelligence is created. A BI dashboard...
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Canon U.S.A. Continues to Help Simplify Business Processes with Therefore™2015
July 21, 2015 09:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time MELVILLE, N.Y.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the availability of Therefore™ 2015, the newest version of its information management solution to help organizations streamline business processes and improve how information is managed. Therefore™ 2015 includes the addition of the new Therefore™ Business Analytics feature and Therefore™ Portal, 1 providing advanced insight for information...
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10 Ways to Close Net New Business #2 of #10
Ah, net new business has been a hot topic with me in recent days. Adding net new customers at the rate of three per month can add up quickly. Thirty six net new accounts per year can per a tremendous upside when the renewals come due, in...
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10 Ways to Close Net New Business #3 of #10
We all remember FAB right? For those of you that don't the what the acronym stands for. It's Feature, Advantage and Benefit. Back in the eighties and nineties I can remember making a bullet list of all of the...
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Terillium Collaborates with Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. to Accelerate Expansion of the Enterprise Imaging Platform
CINCINNATI--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Terillium, an award-winning Oracle Platinum Partner specialized in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting, announced today that it has become a Solutions Partner for Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. (CIIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The collaboration between Terillium and Canon will provide businesses with the tools they need in order to elevate the efficiency of the document-based processes and help improve business...
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Konica Minolta is Recognized on the Climate Information Disclosure Leadership Index for Three Consecutive Years
RAMSEY, N.J., Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced today that is has been recognized as a leader demonstrating the management of risks and opportunities of climate change-related information securing a...
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe selects LOGICnow to support the delivery of Managed IT Services
LOGICnow’s MAXfocus technology identified as the platform to power Konica Minolta’s pan-European Managed IT Services growth strategy EDINBURGH – 08 December, 2015 – Konica Minolta has selected LOGICnow to support further growth in its managed IT services offering. Konica Minolta has been working with LOGICnow in Europe for the last two years, deploying LOGICnow’s MAXfocus Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) platform across more than 20 countries to underpin its Managed Print Services...
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe selects LOGICnow to support Managed IT Services
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe selects LOGICnow to support Managed IT Services Tuesday, December 08, 2015 LOGICnow’s MAXfocus technology identified as the platform to power Konica Minolta’s pan-European Managed IT Services growth strategy EDINBURGH – Konica Minolta has selected LOGICnow to support further growth in its managed IT services offering. Konica Minolta has been working with LOGICnow in Europe for the last two years, deploying LOGICnow’s MAXfocus Remote Monitoring &...
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NVision IT Collaborates with Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. to Accelerate the Rollout of Solutions based on the Enterprise Imaging Platform by Canon
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. , April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading technology services and enterprise systems solution provider for global companies, St. Louis based NVision IT today announced that it has become a Solutions Partner for Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. (CIIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. , Inc. NVision IT will deliver solutions leveraging Enterprise Imaging Platform by Canon to customers seeking to automate document and image-related business processes and...
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Paragon Solutions Completes Large-Scale Cloud Content Migration to Veeva Vault eTMF
CRANFORD, N.J. Paragon Solutions , an advisory consulting and systems integration firm specializing in enterprise information management, today announced the successful completion of a large scale content migration of over 10 million documents and 45 million objects for a top-five ranked global pharmaceutical client. The initiative consolidated content from several legacy document management systems and migrated it to Veeva Vault eTMF to provide a single source of truth for all eTMF...
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When It Comes To Your Brand BIGGER Is Better!
Signage is often something taken for granted by customers, but it is a key component in an overall business marketing plan. The right signs, banners and posters – both inside and outside your business – effectively attract new customers and direct current clients to the products and services they need. We have tips to help you make the most of the signage you use. Use the Right Materials There are many different types of materials that can be used for your signage today, including metal,...
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3 Sales Stages Copier Reps Can Use Content To Close Net New Business
"Coffee is for Closers" a legendary sales line from the iconic sales movie Glengarry Glen Ross. Yes, closing is part of the sales process. However; allow me to introduce you to a new mantra... "Content is for Closers" Think of all the collateral material as copier reps you share with prospects and clients throughout the life of the sales process. Each stage of the sales process demands educated conversations and an accessible supply of quality information. In this hyper-connected, instant...
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SCC Wins Prestigious IT Europa Award for Best Managed Service Solution
BIRMINGHAM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SCC has cemented its reputation as the UK’s leading IT managed services provider by winning Managed Service Solution of the Year at IT Europa’s prestigious European IT and Software Excellence Awards. IT Europa’s European IT & Software Excellence Awards recognises best practices in customer solutions by Systems Integrators, Solution VARs, MSPs and ISVs across Europe. The award represents SCC’s second managed services accolade in under five months,...
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AMETEK Electronic Systems Protection Announces Promotion of Dave Perrotta to Director, Business Manager
AMETEK Electronic Systems Protection Announces Promotion of Dave Perrotta to Director, Business Manager KNIGHTDALE, NC – April 21, 2016 – AMETEK Electronic Systems Protection, a recognized leader in advanced power protection and intelligent diagnostics, today announced that Dave Perrotta has been named Director, Business Manager, for the organization. In this role, Perrotta will have responsibility for the entire AMETEK Electronic Systems Protection organization and report directly to George...
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BTA’s FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 Scheduled for June 11
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: April 27, 2016 Brent Hoskins Executive Director Business Technology Association (816) 303-4040 BTA’s FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 Scheduled for June 11 Attendees receive free registration to the 2016 BTA National Conference & BTA at 90: A Celebration Kansas City, MO — On June 11 in Kansas City, Missouri, the Business Technology Association (BTA; www.bta.org ) will present FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 (...
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Konica Minolta Supports April 21 Red Cross Giving Day
By AMERICAN RED CROSS April 15, 2016 at 4:06 PM RAMSEY, NJ – The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. has stepped forward as a $25,000 Community Supporter of Red Cross 2016 Giving Day. Red Cross Giving Day is a one-day event on Thursday, April 21 designed to rally people in New Jersey and across the country to support the Red Cross as it meets its critical and lifesaving mission of helping families who have been affected by disaster or...
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Epson Wins Prestigious BLI Industry Awards with RIPS Business Printer and Ink Technology
Buyers Laboratory Recognises WorkForce Pro Multifunction Printers with Picks for Mid- to High- Volume Printing and Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) with Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Buyers Laboratory (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging hardware and software, has recognised Epson’s achievements for its business printing solutions. The WorkForce® Pro WF-R8590 received the Summer 2015 Pick award and Epson’s Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS)...
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Lexmark Named a Leader in ECM Business Content Services by Independent Research Firm
LEXINGTON, Ky. , Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexmark announces that the company was named a "Leader" in The Forrester Wave ECM Business Content Services, Q3 2015. Forrester evaluated vendors based on current offering, strategy and market...
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Square 9® Announces New Strategic Alliance
Partnership Expected to Optimize Business Workflow from Enterprise Accounts to SMBs NEW HAVEN, CONN., September 8, 2015 – Square 9 Softworks, developers of SmartSearch, a highly scalable ECM solution for process automation that drives productivity across all business applications, announced today its partnership with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), an information management leader focused on Enterprise Content Management (ECM), technology optimization and...
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Copy machine technician named best in country
Century Business Products technician Craig Doeden has been named the best in the country in a contest for Kyocera. The competition was open to the 2,000 technicians nationwide who work with Kyocera products. Contestants had to qualify regionally for the national finals. “The competition consists of repairing multiple intentionally bugged machines, a written test and verbal questioning from a five-member Kyocera judging panel,” Doeden said. “To make the competition a little more strenuous and...
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Toshiba Creates Sales Rep Firm Network for Digital Display Business
IRVINE, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced it has created a nationwide sales representative firm network to drive demand for its new commercial displays. Ten leading professional sales representative firms will begin operation, meeting with integrators, resellers, consultants and end users, starting immediately. “We have assembled a select team of highly experienced, professional firms...
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Konica Minolta acquires printing business of Monotech Systems
NEW DELHI: In a bid to have direct interface with its customers, Japanese printer firm Konica Minolta today said it has acquired the production printing business of Monotech Systems. The company, however, did not disclose financial value of the...