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MSP & MSSP & IT Industry Notes for 03/02/2025

Sponsored by March 2nd, 2025 Arcoa Group Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications, and...

This Week in the Copier Industry Fifteen Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry Fifteen Years Ago First Week of March 2015 Real Copier Sales When his new band, Z28 (formerly Blazin' Saddles), plays at local venues, Rogers partakes in a daylong ritual to transform himself into The Sheriff. He gets his hat stretched at a Western gear store, gets his boots shined by a guy named Jimmy at the Hilton downtown, slips on a black cowboy shirt, squeezes into skinny jeans and talks with a twang. .. . more here Check Out These Great Copier Threads...

Honoring Spock: The Most Illogical Aspects of the Copier Industry

🖖 Honoring Spock: The Most Illogical Aspects of the Copier Industry On Friday at lunch, I saw the scrolling marquee announcing that Leonard Nimoy had passed away. Leonard was best known for his iconic role as Spock in the original Star Trek series. (I wrote this ten years ago, thought it would be a great re-post) Like my mother, I’ve always been a fan of science fiction, believing that one day, everything we’ve read and watched will become reality. Spock, a Vulcan, followed a path of pure...

3 Ways Creating Harmony with Your Clients Drives Sales Growth.

This is a powerful statement about the connection between inner peace and our place in the world. As you reflect upon this quote, and in our journey together, you will soon discover the importance this quote has on your sales success. Let's start off our time by breaking down this quote... Harmony with oneself - This is all about a state of inner peace, balance, and self-acceptance. This means understanding your values, accepting your strengths and weaknesses, and living in accordance with...

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago First Week of March 2015 Real Copier Sales Friday at lunch, I saw the scrolling marque that Leonard Nimoy had passed away. Leonard was best known for his role as Spock in the original Star Trek series. Like my mother, I'm a fan of science fiction and .. .more here Check Out These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Canon Business Systems Pulling a Ricoh Art Post · 3/3/159:56 PM of Engagement", that dealers and direct need to abide...

The future of MFP's? RICOH IM C6010SD

see attached brochure. He's the translation for the Ricoh brochure. The document contains information about Ricoh's IM C6010SD, IM C4510SD, and IM C3010SD multifunctional printers. It highlights their printing, scanning, and copying capabilities, AI-powered document processing, usability features, and sustainability efforts . Here’s a summary of key points: Product Overview IM C6010SD: 60 pages per minute (ppm) for both monochrome and color. IM C4510SD: 45 ppm for both monochrome and color.

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago First Week of March 2020 Sponsored Real Copier Sales... I was at Presidents Club in Aruba, I know I was watching the news everyday about COVID. Hard to believe it will be 5 years! Threads from 5 Years Ago This Week Re: Ricoh Pro C5300 Ricoh914 · 3/2/2011:27 AM https://ricohconfigurator.com/...el=Pro_C5300s_C5310s Reply Re: What are IT Dudes Saying About Your Copiers? Paul Giorgi · 3/3/201:40 PM go to Reddit and https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/...

Ask Us Anything LIII

"Ask Us Anything" meeting featured a comprehensive update on industry developments and advancements in AI technology, highlighted by impressive sales figures from February, including a successful bourbon order in Taiwan. Key topics included the integration of PFU technology in new Ricoh MFPs launched in Japan, the collaboration of Oki with Ricoh and Toshiba on MFP initiatives, and the acquisition of Brain Cell by Atlantic Tomorrow's Office to bolster its AI capabilities. ......

How AI-Driven ERP Systems Enhance Decision-Making

Data-driven decision-making is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Leveraging industry-specific insights through modern, vertical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems enables businesses to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. This approach enhances efficiency across various departments, including service, sales, forecasting, and profitability analysis. The Role of Modern Vertical ERP Systems in Data-Driven Decision Making Modern vertical ERP systems are tailored...

The Biggest Mistakes Vendors Make at Trade Shows (And How to Avoid Them)

There are days when I struggle to write a blog that I feel will truly help others in our industry. Today just might be one of those days. For most of last week, I was at a show in Atlantic City, demonstrating how Stratix Systems can help AEC (architects, engineers, construction) companies with technology. Technology can be quite ambiguous in today's world. Rapid advancements often blur the lines between innovation and practicality, leaving businesses and consumers struggling to keep up with...

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Canon begins working with suppliers to use actual CO2 emissions data for office MFDs, and discloses the improved data through an environmental label

· in Sharp/Kyocera/Toshiba "In the News" · 0 replies
TOKYO, March 3, 2025—Canon Inc. announced today that, in cooperation with Nidec Corporation, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan ("Nidec"), the company has calculated the CO 2 emissions of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5840i 1 , office multifunction device (MFD), using, for the first time, Nidec's CO 2 emissions data for a specific part in the Canon product. For the MFD, Canon also disclosed the SuMPO EPD (Eco Leaf) environmental label ("SuMPO EPD" 2 ), which is administered by the Sustainable...Read More...
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Toshiba Enhances Communication with Real-Time Translations

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Toshiba Enhances Communication with Real-Time Translations Toshiba Application Instantly Translates Documents Into More Than 190 Languages LAKE FOREST, Calif., March 03, 2025 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Toshiba America Business Solutions is simplifying multilingual communication with instant translations through the release of Elevate Sky ® Translate. The company's technology leverages AI to translate documents quickly and accurately into more than 190 languages when utilizing Toshiba e-BRIDGE ®...Read More...
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Canon U.S.A., Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Sheetfed Inkjet Innovation

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Melville, NY, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly celebrates 10 years of driving innovation in the sheetfed inkjet market. Canon, as the first company to develop a sheetfed inkjet production press, has continuously redefined the capabilities of high-speed inkjet printing. Its pioneering technology continues to help set standards for print quality, speed, and cost efficiency, as evidenced by the launch of the varioPRINT i300 and...Read More...
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Bell Tech Pros Introduces AI-Driven Managed IT Services Enhancing Business Efficiency

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MONTROSE, CO, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- Bell Tech Pros has launched a new suite of managed IT services designed to improve operational efficiency and security for businesses. With an increased demand for reliable IT solutions, these services have been developed to streamline system performance, reduce downtime, and enhance cybersecurity measures. A proactive approach has been taken to IT management, allowing businesses to operate without the disruptions caused...Read More...
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Managed Detection and Response by Forrester

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Ranks highest of all vendors in Strategy category; earns highest possible scores in managed investigation and threat hunting criteria AUSTIN, Texas – February 27, 2025 – CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response Services, Q1 2025 . CrowdStrike ranked highest of any vendor evaluated in the Strategy category and received the highest possible scores across the Current Offering criteria of Detection surface:...Read More...
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GreatAmerica Opens Spring Applications for Employee Advised Fund, Celebrates Community Impact Award

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GreatAmerica Opens Spring Applications for Employee Advised Fund, Celebrates Community Impact Award CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, February 28, 2025 – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation® announces the opening of the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) on Friday, February 28, 2025. Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through March 28, 2025. This announcement follows GreatAmerica's recent recognition with the Community Impact Award from Monitor magazine,...Read More...
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CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security Supported on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

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CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security Supported on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Falcon Cloud Security for OCI unifies code-to-cloud protection across multi-cloud environments AUSTIN, Texas – Feb. 26, 2025 – CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it is bringing the power of CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) . Cloud intrusions increased 75% last year , highlighting the challenges security teams face with an expanding cloud attack surface and the increasing...Read More...
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Bitwarden Expands Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program to Meet Global Demand for ..

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February 26, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Bitwarden , the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced significant growth and expansion of its managed service provider (MSP) program. With cyberattacks targeting businesses across industries on the rise, organizations are making credential security a top priority. Bitwarden MSP partners increased total managed seats by 97% year-over-year (YoY) and onboarded 62%...Read More...
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DataStrike Launches Business Intelligence Managed Services, Helping

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Levering a fractional support model, new offering addresses critical challenges in both backend data management and frontend visualization PITTSBURGH , Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DataStrike , a leader in data infrastructure managed services, launched its business intelligence (BI) managed services designed to help organizations unlock the value of their data. Utilizing its fractional support model, DataStrike delivers cost-effective, scalable solutions for data transformation and...Read More...
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Uprite Services Named to CRN's 2025 Pioneer 250 List for Excellence in Managed IT Services

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HOUSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Uprite Services, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity solutions, has been named to CRN’s 2025 Pioneer 250 List , a prestigious recognition of the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) dedicated to transforming business technology with forward-thinking solutions. CRN’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 List highlights technology providers and IT consultants whose innovative approach to managed services is reshaping the industry. The Pioneer 250...Read More...
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Houston Managed IT Services Provider IS&T Celebrates 27th Anniversary

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Houston, TX-based IS&T (713-622-3443) has released a statement, marking its 27th anniversary as a leading IT services provider in the region. Houston, United States, February 25, 2025 -- The recent statement outlines how, over the course of the past 27 years, the company has become a trusted partner for hundreds of Houston businesses, operating as an extension to their existing teams to resolve problems, reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve workflows. Clients in the area can...Read More...
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Akamai Introduces Managed Container Service for Enterprises to Accelerate Scalable, Low ...

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New Service Spans More Than 700 Cities and Over 4,300 Points of Presence on World's Most Distributed Cloud Platform CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM ), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced a Managed Container Service designed for companies that want to deliver better experiences by running workloads closer to users, devices, and sources of data. Significantly advancing...Read More...
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InterVision Named to CRN's MSP 500 List for 2025

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Leading IT Managed Services Provider InterVision Ranks on CRN's MSP 500 Elite 150 List Again ST. LOUIS , Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named InterVision to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2025. InterVision has been consecutively included on this list since 2018. CRN's MSP 500 list recognizes the top technology providers and consultants whose forward-thinking approach to providing managed services is...Read More...

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