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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Third Week of May 2019 Real Copier Sales Thus for the next four years I kept in touch once a year and once the lease closed in on 12 months left I was able to secure another appointment. Things had changed. This account was sold to a NJ Ricoh dealer, thus there was no loyalty to that dealer. In the year that followed after Ricoh sold the account. There was no rep involvement from that dealer. Not a peep out of them... . more here View These...

Ten Commandments of the Xerox ColorQube

Not sure if I moved this from the old blog site, however it's a good memory from the days of the ColorCube! Ten Commandments of the Xerox ColorQube Thou shalt not leave prints or copies on the dashboard of your car. (Water boils at 212 degrees.) Thou shalt think twice about folding or creasing prints or copies. Thou shalt wait [insert appropriate time] minutes for the system to warm up from a cold start. Thou shalt not tip the system when wax is molten. Thou shalt trust the machine to decide...

Today's Hacked

Hacked! Warning for Android users: Devices may get hacked, personal info could be stolen These vulnerabilities pose a serious threat to the privacy and personal information of Android users, CERT-In flagged... Read more File Not Found: Russia Is Hacking Evidence of Its War Crimes - War on the Rocks At the same time, the International Criminal Court declared that it had been hacked, having “detected anomalous activity” in its systems... Read more Hackers Hit Dropbox's Sign Tool for PII Data A...

Today's Hacked!

Hacked! Ascension cyberattack investigation still ongoing - Pensacola News Journal : Pensacola News Journal provides updates on the ongoing investigation into the Ascension cyberattack, which occurred early Wednesday morning. [Read more] MoD hack: IT contractor concealed major hack for months - Computing UK : Computing UK reveals that Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL), a key IT contractor for the UK government, concealed a cybersecurity breach for months. [Read more] Hack of France sports...

This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago Second Week of May 2009 Please visit FMD Distribution LLC and follow their Linkedin page Real Copier Sales Ten Commandments of the Xerox ColorQube Thou shall not leave prints or copies on the dashboard of your car, (water boils at 212 degrees) Thou shall think twice about folding or creasing prints or copies Thou shall wait ???? minutes for system.... go here ... Enjoy These awesome copiers threads from 15 Years Ago Weekend Copier Notes from 05/10/09...

Self-Education: The Silent Driver of Sales Achievement.

This legendary quote stresses the importance of self-education and continuous learning beyond formal schooling. We all know that a formal education provides the foundation. Self-education allows you to explore your passions, develop new skills, and adapt to changing circumstances, which ultimately leads you to personal and professional growth. This also stresses the importance of being proactive in seeking knowledge and seizing opportunities for lifelong learning. As we start off our time...

This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago

This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago Week of Second Week if May 2014 Real Copier Sales (10 Years Ago) Thinking back, the best part of the job was that I was able to hop on my bike pedal about 2 miles to my first customer. The job gave me freedom , I was on my own and I learned to interact with good people and rude people at a young age.. read more here Check These Great Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago This Week Canon Europe, RTI Digital and Gongzheng Technology to Showcase Digital...

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago

This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Second Week of May 2019 Real Copier Sales Just a short blog for all tonight. It was a little over a week ago that I scheduled an appointment for a quarterly review with one of my clients. The appointment was to review costs, volume of prints and what's changed with my client in the last 12 months... .more here View These Awesome Copier Threads Below Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1 UV Inkjet Press Empowers ChromaGraphics to Win New Customers and...

The Good, the bad and the ugly

The life of sales....., one day, month or quarter you're up and the next day, month or quarter you're sucking wind The life of sales is a rollercoaster ride; one moment you're riding high, and the next, you're struggling to keep up. Currently, I have around thirty opportunities in my pipeline over a span of sixty days, totaling more than $300K. Unfortunately, they're all stalled for various reasons. In my recent podcast/video-cast ( Ask Us Anything ), I discussed the dilemma of a salesperson...

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Toshiba to cut 6% of domestic workforce in big revamp after delisting

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Toshiba Corp. said Thursday it will slash up to 6 percent of its workforce in Japan by offering staff early retirement packages and reduce redundant operations by integrating key subsidiaries, in its first major revamp plan for turning its business around after going private late last year. "This is a necessary thing to do to ensure the company survives for the next 100 years," President Taro Shimada told a press conference in Tokyo as the industrial conglomerate announced its medium-term...Read More...
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Sharp Launches Three New A4 Color Multifunction Printers

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New A4 MFPs offer faster print speeds, upgraded user interfaces and a compact design MONTVALE, N.J. , May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announces three new A4 color multifunction printers (MFPs). SMBs, commercial printing environments, legal firms and educational institutions that want the function of a larger A3 color MFP in a smaller footprint can benefit from these printers. Sharp's new A4 color multi-function printers The Sharp designed...Read More...
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DOCUmation Acquires Locations of Epic Office Solutions

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DOCUmation Expands Reach Through Regional Acquisition of Epic Office Solutions, Strengthening Statewide Presence DOCUmation's efforts with Epic Office Solutions underscores our confidence in leading technology solutions. We're eager to leverage our combined strengths to better serve growing businesses.” — Hunter Woolfolk, CEO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- San Antonio, Texas – DOCUmation , Texas's largest privately-held technology solutions company,...Read More...
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Mill Point Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in iQor

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Acquisition Accelerates the Company’s Growth Opportunities in CX and Enhances iQor’s Performance-Driven Culture FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15, 2024 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- iQor , a global leader in managed services and customer engagement business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Mill Point Capital (MPC), a private equity firm focused on North America investments in the industrial, business, and IT services sectors to acquire a...Read More...
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CRITICALSTART® Named a Major Player in 2024 IDC MarketScape

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PLANO, Texas , May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), was recently named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Emerging Worldwide MDR Services (doc #US50101523, April 2024 ). Critical Start's MDR service empowers clients to maximize their current security investments by seamlessly integrating with top EDR and XDR solutions providers such as...Read More...
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Ntirety and Sandler Partners Announce New Channel Partnership

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AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Ntirety today announced a new Technology Service Distributor (TSD) partnership with Sandler Partners , North America’s fastest-growing independent telecom, cloud, and IT solutions distributor. This partnership will expand the managed service provider’s reach, enabling Ntirety to offer its suite of comprehensive, modern IT services to Sandler Partners’ wholesale and enterprise customers in the channel. With comprehensive managed...Read More...
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NCR Atleos and DeepSeas Partner to Offer Managed Detection and Response Services

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NCR Atleos and DeepSeas Partner to Offer Managed Detection and Response Services NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”) Telecom & Technology (T&T) Division today announced a partnership with DeepSeas to offer Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services and other professional cybersecurity services to its global client base, augmenting the end-to-end enterprise networking services offered by Atleos T&T. This partnership has been established in response to growing...Read More...
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PathShare® Launches New Sales Training for Sales and Sales Management Professionals

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Built Upon Proven Curriculum Developed by Richardson Sales Performance  (Cedar Rapids, IA) May 16, 2024 — PathShare® HR Services, a division of GreatAmerica Financial Services, has announced the launch of its sales training , featuring a curriculum developed by Richardson Sales Performance, a global leader in sales training and performance improvement. The training includes facilitator-led virtual and in-person options, as well as e-learning components for sales professionals and sales...Read More...
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LABOR SHORTAGES IMPACT PRINTING INDUSTRY

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LABOR SHORTAGES IMPACT PRINTING INDUSTR There are a total of 8,700 trainees in the printing industry in Germany. However, the training and skilled labor situation is putting increasing pressure on this sector with a workforce of 110,00 employees. Some 75% of the industry’s 7,000 companies state they are facing major challenges due to skilled labor shortages. [1] Nor can all apprenticeship posts be filled. drupa – Meeting point for young talents and skilled labor “The print industry has been...Read More...
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Cybersecurity Notes

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UnitedHealth gave update on ransomware attack on its Change Healthcare division: Attack was from BlackCat hacking group of Russia 86% of payment processing has now been restored Advanced more than $6.5 billion to healthcare providers 20% of health centers have had over 50% of their revenue impacted by hack 51% of physicians have had to dip into their personal savings to manage financial strain Paid $22 million in ransom to hackers Potentially exposed PHI of 33% of all Americans Ascension...Read More...
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Dealer updates

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Dealer updates Network Elites, headquartered in Dallas, TX, announced it has acquired 1CallService, also of Dallas, TX Dataprise, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, announced it has acquired Hooks Systems of Wilmington, North CarolinaRead More...
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Opinion Matters survey results on remote workers

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Opinion Matters survey results on remote workers 30% of remote workers say they have all the technology they need to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues 20% don’t have access yet to collaboration tools, such as Zoom, Teams, etc. (what they may not have is camaraderie) 29% don’t have hardware for hybrid meeting technology 24% of bosses admit that their collaboration technology is not current 17% of bosses say that providing remote workers with collaboration technology is a priorityRead More...

AITech Interview with Bill Tennant, Chief Revenue Officer at BlueCloud

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What are the primary hurdles faced by IT professionals in acquiring the requisite skills and expertise for successful digital transformation initiatives? The technology landscape is constantly evolving with new advancements, making it challenging to stay updated. While traditional concepts like data warehousing and data lakes have seen improvements, emerging technologies like AI and ML pose more intricate challenges. Historically, these technologies have faced implementation hurdles,...Read More...

Integration of Quantum Computing in Drug Discovery

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In the realm of pharmaceuticals, while considerable progress has been made, there still exist over 7,000 diseases without effective treatments. Many of these ailments are overlooked due to insufficient funding and attention, leading to disappointing success rates in the discovery of new drugs. The journey from identifying a promising molecule to developing a market-ready medication is lengthy, resource-intensive, and expensive. However, quantum computing (QC) holds tremendous promise in...Read More...
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Coca-Cola Taps Microsoft GenAI for Digital Transformation

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Coca-Cola Taps Microsoft GenAI for Digital Transformation Coca-Cola's existing digital transformation efforts include using Microsoft Azure as its cloud and AI platform. committed $1.1 billion to the Microsoft Cloud, particularly its GenAI features. ACoca-Cola's existing applications run on Microsoft Azure. Azure OpenAI Service is leveraged by Coca-Cola to implement GenAI capabilities across the business. Microsoft aims to support Coca-Cola in embracing AI-driven innovation across all...Read More...

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