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Hacked! New Zealand says Chinese 'state-sponsored' group hacked parliament - Al Jazeera..... New Zealand says Chinese 'state-sponsored' group hacked parliament. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says alleged cyberattack ..... read more US, UK Bring Charges, Sanctions in Response to Chinese Hacking Operation - ..... Focus of penalties is Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, which has been operating since 2010..... read mor Cybersecurity expert warns residents after TAD...

MSP & MSSP & IT Industry Notes for March 24th, 2024

Sponsored by March 24th, 2024 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 Twenty Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Twenty Years Ago Last Week of March 2004 Real Copier Sales Many moons ago, I made a few predictions in reference to "what I thought" would happen with Ricoh Americas. To sum it up, my thoughts were that Ricoh would take all non performing dealers and ask them to become Lanier or Savin.... read more here Enjoy These awesome copiers threads from 20 Years Ago RICOH HIGHLIGHTS MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS AT AIIM/ON DEMAND 2004 Art Post (Guest) · 3/24/045:48 PM – BrightQ was developed...

This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago Last Week of March 2009 Real Copier Sales Three Dealer Sales Reps walk into a bar, one sells Ricoh, one sells Savin, and one sells Lanier. They all sit down next to each other and order a round of beer, after a long hard day of cold-calling, prospecting, and checking in on existing customer accounts... read more here Enjoy These awesome copiers threads from 15 Years Ago Weekend Copier Notes from 03/28/09 Neal · 3/30/097:49 AM . - FreeFlow Print Server...

MFP Wars "The Final Five"

re-post with corrections from 2009 How many players do we have now? Let's see: Ricoh, Xerox, Canon, KonicaMinolta, OCE, Sharp, Kyocera, Toshiba, Muratec, and Panasonic. Many moons ago, I made a few predictions regarding what I thought would happen with Ricoh Americas. To sum it up, my thoughts were that Ricoh would take all non-performing dealers and ask them to become Lanier or Savin, while keeping the top Ricoh Dealer performers. It made sense to me that the Direct Channel would then have...

Creating Sales Excellence: The Courage To Look Inward.

It's fair to say the perception of ourselves can vary depending on the context or perspective from which we are viewing ourselves. The above-mentioned quote reflects the idea that one's identity and self-concept are multifaceted, meaning this can be shaped by various factors such as personal experiences, societal influences, and interpersonal relationships. As we get started on our journey together, allow me to ask you a question...How far and how much have you grown in your sales life?

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago Last Week of March 2014 Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago) Recently, I put up a poll on the P4P forums in reference to what we (salespeople) are charged when we sell billable hours. Out of the responses we've received, 57% of sales people reported that their cost is in between $126-$150 per hour, 14% for $101 - $125, another 14% $76-100, and then 14% for under $75. You can take vote in that poll here. Check These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Last Week of March 2019 Real Copier Sales This was something a 3rd party solutions vendor rep said at a dealer event to me once that left me speechless. The actual full quote was: "I don't give a sh** about dealers I just want to sell and move on." Needless to say when that same person called about becoming a partner recently I had to shoot it down..... more here View These Awesome Copier Threads Below Lancaster resident wins national Konica...

I Did Something Different Today for Lead Generation

At 8 AM, I found myself extremely far south in one of our open territories for an appointment. The appointment went well with a net new prospect that is having a terrible time with their existing vendor. Yes, it was a Xerox, and yes, the service and support were terrible. When the meeting ended, I found myself an hour away from Atlantic City in New Jersey. Just so happens there was an AEC trade show event there at the Hard Rock Casino. Since the AEC (Architects, Engineers, and Construction)...

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(Update on Previously Disclosed Transaction) Notice regarding Transfers (Acquisition of Shares) in Consolidated Subsidiaries

· in The BIG 4 (Canon, Ricoh, KonicaMinolta, Xerox) "In The News" · 0 replies
News Release (Update on Previously Disclosed Transaction) Notice regarding Transfers (Acquisition of Shares) in Consolidated Subsidiaries TOKYO, March 27, 2024 – Regarding the “Notice regarding Transfers (Acquisition of Shares) in Consolidated Subsidiaries” announced on May 19, 2023 (including subsequent revisions and additions * ; hereinafter, “Previous Timely Disclosure”), in accordance with the absorption-type company split (the “Absorption-type Company Split”) under) the Absorption-type...Read More...
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HP's new All-In subscription plan includes a printer for $7 a month

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All-In subscription plan includes a printer for $7 a month HP introduces All-In Plan: subscription-based service for home printing needs. Plans start at $6.99/month, catering to various requirements. Supports HP Instant Ink for automatic ink replenishment. Base plans offer set monthly pages, with additional pages purchasable. Plans categorized by pricing, output, and frequency of printing. Free 30-day trial, followed by 24-month subscription. Considerations: continuous printer coverage,...Read More...
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Automated Business Technologies Showcases Kyocera's Advanced Devices To Enhance Document Workflow Processes

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ABT offers cutting-edge Kyocera solutions to optimize business operations, improving efficiency and productivity. CENTENNIAL, CO, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Automated Business Technologies (ABT), a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, looks to spotlight its Kyocera Document Solutions , which specializes in revolutionizing document workflow processes for organizations. Offering Kyocera’s product line highlights ABT's commitment to delivering...Read More...
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Konica Minolta Announces Structure for Members of the Board of Directors

· in The BIG 4 (Canon, Ricoh, KonicaMinolta, Xerox) "In The News" · 0 replies
Tokyo (March 27, 2024) - Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced that its Nominating Committee has selected candidates for the members of the Board of Directors. The candidates will be proposed at the Company’s Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2024 and will be approved and adopted by the resolution thereof. The candidates for the members of the Board of Directors are as follows: Director Toshimitsu Taiko President & CEO, Representative Executive Officer...Read More...
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Cybersecurity Notes

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Weirton Medical Center of West Virginia notified 26,793 patients that their PHI was exposed after a cyber attack. Protenus published their annual 2024 Healthcare Breach Barometer: 171 million patients may have had their medical identities (PHI) stoen in 2023 Number of breaches up 2% Number of PHI records stolen up 187% Hacking is cause of 97% of PHI breaches Average of 79 days before breach is discovered Average total cost of breach = $10.9 million The London Clinic of England is...Read More...
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Foxconn to shrink size of Sharp?

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Foxconn to shrink size of Sharp? Article published by Jiji Press of Japan Foxconn of Taiwan (aka Hon Hai Precision) is owner of Sharp, and apparently is considering closing the Sharp plant in Sakai, Japan Plant currently makes large LCD panels “drastic measures are necessary to get out of the red” Sharp division of Foxconn may post a loss of 10 billion yen for current fiscal yearRead More...
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Dealers

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Dealers Advanced Business Methods, headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota, announced it has acquired The Office Shop (TOS) TOS has locations in Brainerd and Aitkin, Minnesota Dealer for Canon, Ricoh, Kyocera, Lexmark (Ninestar of China) and HP ABM also has offices in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Dickinson and Minot, North DakotaRead More...
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Worldwide shipments went down

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Worldwide shipments went down IDC reported that worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals declined last quarter 15.5% to 21.1 million units 3rd consecutive quarter of decline Only down 6.1% in the USA Shipment value down 11.7% to $9.7 billion Includes printers and MFPs, including thermal, dot matrix, inkjet, laser and LED, consumer and office Top 4 vendors: HP = 7,036,506 units shipped Epson = 4,650,132 units shipped Canon = 4,470,764 units shipped Brother = 2,027,299 units shippedRead More...
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Nuspire Recognized on CRN's 2024 MSP 500 List - PR Newswire

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COMMERCE, Mich , March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuspire , a leading managed security services provider (MSSP), announced today that CRN ® , a brand of The Channel Company , has named the company to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security 100 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list, compiled by CRN, serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing North America's top Managed Service Providers (MSPs). MSPs play a crucial role in supporting businesses by offering...Read More...
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OVHcloud® US and OneNeck® Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Nutanix Offering

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RESTON, Va. , March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OVHcloud US, a leading global cloud provider, and OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a leading provider of hybrid IT and multi-cloud solutions and services, are excited to announce a strategic partnership designed to deliver enhanced Nutanix-centric solutions to their joint customer base, initially across the United States . This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of cloud and managed services, offering businesses supreme...Read More...
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Fujifilm launches new color A3 MFP

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Fujifilm launches new color A3 MFP Now shipping the Apeos C2450 color LED MFP (most likely will be relabeled by Xerox) 7” color LCD touchscreen control panel White plastic exterior with black plastic accents 24ppm top speed IReCT digital image registration control technology to minimize color mis-registration 4 tandem OPC drum design 1200x2400dpi 44 second warmup time Comes standard with 250 sheet drawer and 110 sheet stack bypass Holds up to 90gsm in drawer and 216gsm in bypass Maximum of...Read More...

CEO at NINJIO, Dr. Shaun McAlmont - AI-Tech Interview

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Shaun, could you please introduce yourself and elaborate your role as a CEO of NINJIO? I’m Shaun McAlmont, CEO of NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness Training. I came to NINJIO after decades leading organizations in higher education and workforce development, so my specialty is in building solutions that get people to truly learn. Our vision at NINJIO is to make everyone unhackable, and I lead an inspiring team that approaches cybersecurity awareness training as a real opportunity to reduce...Read More...

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