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Unlocking the Future of MFP Scanning: TWAIN Direct and ERP Integration

Let’s face it—efficiency is everything in today’s digital world. Office equipment dealers and manufacturers, it’s time to level up. Embedding TWAIN Direct in copiers and scanners is a game-changing move that’ll transform how businesses handle document workflows—and trust me, it’s about time. So, what exactly is TWAIN Direct and why should you care? Let’s dive in. What is TWAIN Direct? Forget the old-school ways of scanning. TWAIN Direct is a driver-less protocol that lets scanners connect...

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01/06/2025 Sponsored by Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns China's Hacking of U.S. Telecoms: Officials Name More Victims Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream are among the newly disclosed victims. Chinese hackers breached at least nine major U.S. telecom companies, including AT&T and Verizon. The group, "Salt Typhoon," is linked to Beijing’s foreign intelligence service. Breaches are considered highly dangerous, highlighting vulnerabilities...

This Week in the Copier Industry Twenty Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Twenty Years Ago Second Week of January 2005 Real Copier Sales The sales professional should have ask if weekend service was important to the prospects business and why to gain a greater understanding of what is important to the customer. Then agree the the concerns the customer has are valid and then share how he/she (the sales professional) can....... read more Enjoy These awesome copiers threads from 20 Years Ago Konica Minolta Names Carolina Wholesale Art Post...

This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago Second Week of January 2010 Please visit and follow FMD Distribution LLC and follow their Linkedin page Real Copier Sales Thanks to all for the kind words. I will have always have copiers in my blood and who knows maybe you will see me at another dealership. I will still be involved here and might even make it down to On Demand with Art. Stay true to yourself and your family. If you are at a company that clips your wings, go find a company that will let...

3 Ways Creating Inspirational Experiences Can Boost Your Sales Growth.

This quote brings to the forefront the idea that personal experiences become essential for understanding and interpreting reality. John Keats believed that the simple observation or knowledge of something does not make it truly real or meaningful; rather, it's through direct engagement and experience that one fully comprehends and appreciates life. Applying the foundational meaning behind this quote forms the basis of our time together, and why I believe the inspirational experiences you...

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago Last Week of December 2014 Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago) Did you know that if you where to fill your car gas tank with inkjet ink that it would cost $150,000! What do you think is the average number of pages printed by the average employee each year? Yup, 10,000 pages ..... ...more here Check Out These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Information and Data Security With Konica Minolta bizhub SECURE Art Post · 1/8/1511:12 PM...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Second Week of January 2020 Real Copier Sales... As I walked in the building the smell of fresh iron, virgin plastic and ozone told me I was in copier heaven! I told David Clearman (Director of Marketing and PLS Sales for Muratec Amercia) that the smell of copiers was in the air! .... read more here Threads from 5 Years Ago This Week Konica Minolta Announces Partnership with Future Ready Schools Art Post · 1/8/209:56 PM technology to support the...

Xerox & Lexmark Survey

Hey everyone, hope your News Years went well and we're all back on track for another year of selling office technology! I posted a new survey last week for Xerox and Lexmark. It's a rather deep survey with 10 questions and an open comment on the end. If you have the time please take the survey, we're trying to get to 100 responses. Once I receive the 100 I will close the poll and write a blog about the findings and our thoughts. If you log in you'll be able to view the response while it's...

Happy New Year!

🎉 Happy New Year, Friends, Members, and Sponsors! 🎉 As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to thank each of you —my incredible Print4Pay Hotel members, sponsors, and LinkedIn community—for making 2024 an unforgettable year. 🙏 🌟 Your contributions, ideas, and support have been the cornerstone of our thriving community. Whether it’s sharing insights, exploring innovations, or just cheering each other on, you’ve been amazing . Here’s to a year of: ✨ New opportunities 🤝 Stronger...

Top Ten Copier & Imaging Industry Predictions for 2025

Please keep in mind that predictions are just that. In most cases I'm having fun with coming up with some extreme prognostications that may never come to fruition. However they do offer up some interesting "what ifs". Dang, just realized I did not post my predictions for 2024! Would it be too late to add that Xerox will acquire Lexmark? However I did post this for 2023, guess I was a year short. 1. Every year for the past ten years I've predicted consolidation of our copier manufacturers.

Will outside Sales Rep's go away?

Since it's been five years since Monte posted this on the forums, I thought it would be a good time to revisit especially with the emergence of AI. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts since it's five years later. Hello All, Interested in your opinion. In 10 years do you think there will be outside Sales Reps doing what we do? I suspect a more educated buyer will source via web and soon an e-commerce platform will replace us. Am I paranoid? go here to read the threads and comments

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago First Week of January 2020 Real Copier Sales... Hello All, Interested in your opinion. In 10 years do you think there will be outside Sales Reps doing what we do? I suspect a more educated buyer will source via web and soon an ecommrce platform will replace us. Am I paranoid?.... read more here Threads from 5 Years Ago This Week Selling Copiers in the Eighties with Marian Janes Art Post · 1/2/2010:39 PM . I also sold calculators and the first...

Why DIY Asset Disposition is a Bad Idea

In the digital age, the lifecycle management of IT assets is a critical concern for businesses. As companies update their technology, the question of how to dispose of old hard drives and other electronics becomes increasingly important. However, taking a DIY approach to recycling electronics can be fraught with risks and missed opportunities. Lack of Expertise When it comes to how to recycle old hard drives and other IT assets, the processes involved are far from straightforward. Disposing...

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2025 New Year Message from Toshimitsu Taiko, President and CEO | KONICA MINOLTA

· in The BIG 4 (Canon, Ricoh, KonicaMinolta, Xerox) "In The News" · 0 replies
A Happy New Year to you all. In the past year, global corporate management needed go through a number of changes due to not only the economic impact of foreign currency rate fluctuations, interest rate hikes in Japan, but also the impact in the changing political landscapes in many countries. The rapid evolution of data utilization and AI integration , often referred to as DX promotion, will continue to transform business productivity at an unprecedented pace this year. Companies that...Read More...
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Mobile Printer Adoption Surges Across U.S. Industries: New Insights on Technology Trends and Growth Opportunities

· in General Press Releases, Good Will, Movers n Shakers/Events · 0 replies
Dublin, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United States Mobile Printers Market, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2019-2029F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The United States Mobile Printers Market was valued at USD 4.76 Billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 8.35 Billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 9.65%. The United States mobile printers market has been experiencing significant growth due to the rising demand for on-the-go...Read More...
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Canon U.S.A., Inc. Honored with BLI 2025 BLI Pick Awards for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4900 Series

· in The BIG 4 (Canon, Ricoh, KonicaMinolta, Xerox) "In The News" · 0 replies
Melville, NY, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce that its imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4925i/4935i/4945i multifunction devices have won the prestigious Buyers Lab (BLI) 2025 Pick Awards from Keypoint Intelligence. Keypoint noted that these devices stood out for their excellent performance, reliability, and innovative features that help meet the demands of modern businesses. Canon’s imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4900 Series...Read More...
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Canon U.S.A. Announces New Executive Appointments for 2025

· in The BIG 4 (Canon, Ricoh, KonicaMinolta, Xerox) "In The News" · 0 replies
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is proud to announce new executive promotions, effective January 1, 2025. Kiyoshi Oka has been promoted to executive vice president and general manager, Marketing Strategy Unit, while Masato Mori has been promoted to senior vice president, Business Innovation Group. Additionally, four executives have been promoted to vice president, including Karin Harrington (Business Partner Group), William Lowe and Dawn Rouse (Client Services Group) and Jami Schultz (Corporate Human...Read More...
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Experiment for the week of 1/6 2025

· in Industry Discussion Room · 1 reply Art Post
For the next week I'll be posting press releases under our blog section. We believe this will unclutter our "all topics" page https://www.p4photel.com/topics and make it easier for members to see other members threads on the forums. I'm hoping this will create a better user experience for our site. Blogs that I write will now be under "featured" blogs https://www.p4photel.com/blog and the press releases will be under "all blog posts" Another item that you may want to change is your user...Read More...

Chief Data Officers and Smart Data: Building a Strategic Future

· in IT Services · 0 replies
In today’s data-driven world, data isn’t just the new oil—it’s also the refinery, the engine, and the fuel propelling businesses forward. Yet, in an era awash with big data, Chief Data Officers (CDOs) face a critical question: Are they sitting on a gold mine or drowning in an ocean of numbers? The answer lies in smart data—refined, actionable insights that drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and position businesses for success. As we step into 2025, the opportunity for CDOs to turn...Read More...

Big Recap: 2024 Tech Titans

· in IT Services · 0 replies
The year 2024 has been marked by significant advancements in technology, particularly in AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. What once seemed like the stuff of futuristic movies has now become integral to our modern world. The convergence of these technologies has sparked creativity, collaboration, and caution, from developing ethical frameworks for AI to exploring how smart tech can enhance the holiday season. Here’s a look at some of the most impactful innovations and trends that have defined this...Read More...

Innovating Healthcare: CaryHealth’s AI-Driven Patient Solutions

· in IT Services · 0 replies
The healthcare system we inherited was a reflection of stagnation. Outdated systems and inefficient processes had become the norm, leaving healthcare professionals in a constant struggle to meet the ever-growing demands of modern medicine. This environment was not only challenging for providers but also frustrating for patients. Inefficient, archaic practices highlighted how far healthcare had fallen behind compared to industries that had readily embraced modern technologies. This...Read More...

Decentralized Platforms in 2025: The Evolution of Web3

· in IT Services · 0 replies
Web3 technology has transitioned from being a buzzword and speculative trend to a transformative force shaping the digital landscape. As we approach 2025, Web3 is set to redefine business models, offering unprecedented security and transparency through decentralized platforms. But what does this future hold, and how can businesses, especially in the B2B sector, harness the power of Web3 for sustained success? Let’s explore the key trends, challenges, and opportunities Web3 will bring in...Read More...
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Office Technology Companies to Watch in 2025 Indentified by The Cannata Report

· in General Press Releases, Good Will, Movers n Shakers/Events · 0 replies
Office technology manufacturers, service providers and software companies dominate The Cannata Report's WatchList. HAMBURG, NJ, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- The Cannata Report , the leading news organization covering the independent dealer channel in the office technology industry , has released its 2025 WatchList , identifying the companies that will impact the office technology industry in 2025. Included on The Cannata Report’s 2025 WatchList are: Brother:...Read More...
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Wish we had more enagement

· in Industry Discussion Room · 8 replies F Art PostArt Post D F
Hey everyone Wish we could have more engagement from members with our threads. I developed this site so we could ask questions, comments, answer questions, connect with our peers, share information and a build a community. Hoping to hear more from our members in 2025!Read More...

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