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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago, The First Week in January 2004
Some of these devices sure do bring back some memories. interesting news with Ikon, and I remember the DiALTA Color CF5001 very well! Enjoy these threads from 15 years ago this week! Konica Minolta Unveils DiALTA Color CF5001 1/6/049:19 AM Konica Minolta Unveils DiALTA Color CF5001 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U .S.A. Inc. has introduced a 50-page-per-minute (ppm) color printer /copier/scanner, the Minolta DiALTA Color CF5001, designed specifically for environments with high volume...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago, The Second Week in January 2004
Fifteen years ago I was not blogging about our industry. Most of what you'll see below is threads from P4P'ers asking and answering questions. The Print4Pay Hotel forums offers our members the opportunity to post questions, answers, news or maybe you want to blow off some steam. If you do here's a link to our forums. Enjoy the threads from 15 years ago this week! Ricoh Demonstrates Its Dedication 1/9/049:25 AM manufacturing, distribution, use and the recycling of its products. Sustainable...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Third Week of March 2004)
Can't wait for another four years! In 2023 I'll be able post twenty years of activity on this site. Can only wonder what the next four years will be like in this industry! Enjoy these awesome threads from 15 years ago this week! UPDATE - Konica Minolta 3/22/049:13 PM equipment maker said it aimed for a group operating profit of 160 billion yen ($1.5 billion) in the year ending in March 2007. Konica Minolta , created last August through the merger of precision equipment companies Konica Corp...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Second Week of April 2004)
In the last two blogs and in this blog I used some scene pictures. If anyone can tell me what country these are from we'll comp you a one year Premium/VIP membership at no cost. You need to post your answers in the reply section. Enjoy these threads from 15 years ago this week! Color On Demand from bizhub C350 4/9/044:56 PM punching with the addition of PK-501 Punch Kit. Printing and Scanning Capabilities are Standard The standard configuration for the bizhub C 350 includes color and B&W...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (First Week of March 2004)
Seems we're coming to the end of the first quarter already. After dumping everything into the end of 2018. I've had a rough go of it for the past 7 weeks. Last week proved to be better with two orders and one of them was $45K. We're also going see have then end of the fiscal years for most if not all of the copier manufacturers. This time of years scares me because nothing is safe, you need to ask the tough questions up front and try your best to wrap up business either the day you met with...
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This Week in the Copier in Industry, The Last Week of November 2003
Looking back there was one incredible thread from 15 years ago and that had to do with a new member that refused give information that we required in order to approve them for membership. Those days were the early days from when we transitioned from an MSN community to a real web site. Back then all we had was the forums. Graham & Ted were also key players in getting the forums launched back then. Enjoy the threads from 15 years ago this week and make sure you check out that thread!
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Second Week of February 2005)
Just a little more on the show that I'd like to share from this week. While standing at the end of our booth I was watching the reps from other companies in our section. So many peeps passed their booth and they did not say a word! No greeting, no communication, they waited for someone to speak to them first. Needless to say I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that many warm leads were lost because these reps were never taught the fine art of "hawking" while at a trade show. I was taught many years...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago 1st Week of November 2005
Kudos to the Kansas City Royals!!! I thought the inexperience of the Mets playing in the World Series would be a strike against them, and it was. After many years of being cellar dwellers, my Mets came around this year to at least gain the...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (First Week of February 2007)
Just noticed on one of these threads that Ricoh Print Director has been around for ten years now! For those that don't know, Print Director is OEM'd from our friends at Print Audit. I highly recommend them. Enjoy the threads from ten years ago this week! RICOH SHOWCASES RIGHTS-MANAGED DOCUMENT 2/5/07 5:03 PM individuals and businesses use digital and paper-based information. DSS offers a complete package of products, services and support programs to our all our channels, comprising of direct...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago The First Week of November 2006
One of the more interesting threads below is from Gordon MacKay from Queensland, Australia. Gordon posted a thread in reference to his existing dealership and his past experience in the copier industry. It was awesome to re-visit this thread. Gordon, if you're still out there, shoot us a reply. That thread is here Japan's Konica Minolta 11/5/06 6:42 PM multifunctional models, especially in Europe," company director Yasuo Matsumoto told a news conference. Konica Minolta also raised its...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for November 9th 2019
November 9 th , 2019 MSP & MSSP Industry Notes Sponsored by Arcoa Group ARCOA has established itself as an industry leader in the recycling and processing of electronics scrap. Our management has over 30 years of experience in scrap and precious metals recycling. As an R2:2013, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified electronics recycler, we can assure you that all of our material processing is done in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Hackers Target ConnectWise...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (Second Week of September 2014)
Sorry for be late with these. Up half the night, figured I would do an auto post in the AM. Enjoy these awesome threads from ten years ago this week! Weekend Industry Notes from 09/13/09 Neal · 9/14/097:47 AM running jobs. Canon now shipping the imagePRESS CR Server A7000, which is a relabeled Creo print controller for its imagePRESS C7000VP system. RJ Young Company, a Canon copier dealer in Tennessee, bought Photocopy Supply Company, a dealer in Nashville that carries Savin and Panasonic...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (First Week of October 2004)
I had this short chat with my VP of Sales today. I exhausted my pipeline in recent months, not as much time to prospect during that time. Put the foot on the pedal this week with almost 70 calls, and 40 plus emails. Resulting in 10 appointments and 3 opportunities for about $50K. Need to do the same for the next 3 weeks! Enjoy these awesome threads from 15 years ago this week! Topic Canon Targets Commercial Print Market 10/7/048:19 PM their respective owners. (i) Source - Gartner Dataquest -...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for December 15th 2019
December 15th MSP & MSSP Industry Notes Sponsored by Arcoa Group ARCOA Group is here to help you successfully manage your IT Asset Disposition process. We help you recover value from retired electronic equipment through responsible methods of reuse and recycling. We ensure proper handling of assets which may contain data, while being environment stewards for assets that have no reuse value and are headed for recycling. We’ve built a robust de-manufacturing process to offer additional...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (Second Week of April 2007)
The fist thread that caught my eye here was the purchase of Global by Xerox. Run that with the recent course of events from Ricoh last week and it's strange how these mega events fall into to place on the timeline. Enjoy the threads from ten years ago this week! Konica Minolta Offers the Highest Level of 4/11/07 11:47 PM Konica Minolta Offers the Highest Level of Security in Industry for MFP Product Line Newark - RAMSEY – Amid growing concern for the security of documents being processed...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Second Week of August 2004)
Still watching the Mets doing this blog in advance. Enjoy these awesome threads from 15 years ago this week! Konica Minolta Q1 profit down 8/8/049:41 PM printers have also boosted the quarterly earnings of Canon Inc , Ricoh Co and U .S.-based Xerox Corp (XRX), which said its profit more than doubled and raised its outlook for the full year. Konica Minolta said that sales in its mainstay copier and printer division fell 4.1 percent to 144.06 billion yen, hurt by a rise in the yen and price...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Last Week of August 2004)
Can't believe it's been 15 years since I wrote this blog! The Harder I Work the Luckier I Get. Holds rue for this month, we closed our month today and I was able to book $82K, not bad for down the street rep for SMB. Enjoy these awesome threads from 15 years ago this week! Imagistics Chooses Pathlore 8/24/048:40 AM our sales team's proficiency," says Nat Gifford, Imagistics' vice president of Product Development and Marketing. "We believe investing in systems to further develop our sales...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for August 25th, 2019
August 25 th 2019 MSP & MSSP Industry Notes Coreio Inc. Acquires intelliNet Technologies Inc. to Enhance Managed Services Offering Coreio Inc., based in Toronto, Canada delivers IT infrastructure and Operations solutions for enterprise companies, 35 years in business intelliNet Technologies, based in Richmond British Columbia, founded in 2001 offers field services and managed services to clients in Canada and United States Coreio Inc., now has more than 200 locations across Canada and...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for August 18th, 2019
YOUR BANNER AD HERE MSP & MSSP Industry Notes August 17 th 2019 Charlotte-Based Managed IT Services Provider Expands to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area with ... Sterling Technology Solutions based in Charlotte, NC, and founder in 2002 by Tom Blanchard CEO Offers managed IT services, email migration services, IT security, backups, server management and consulting New branch office to be located at 900 Park Offices Drive, Raleigh, NC Texas Systems Group Named to List of 501 Top IT Managed...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago for the First Week of June 2015
Enjoy these awesome threads about the copier industry 5 years ago this week. TOPIC Konica Minolta Launches New Dispatcher Phoenix Features for Educators ART POST · 6/5/1510:58 PM . Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the G2014 Magic Quadrantartner for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago for the First Week of June 2005
Usually I will try an posting something interested from my day when posting these reruns. Today I was an expect weed puller, fell off a ladder while painting and dumped a quart of paint on the pavers. I also spent time planting flowers and cleaning up the homestead. A full day of work and I got work tomorrow. I need a fraking vacation! (4) Ricoh 105's w/ TRSystems MX front end vs. Xerox Neuvera and Canon IR110 Guest · 6/6/054:26 PM I feel a little out gunned in this fight but feel its worth...
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The Week in Copiers Five Years Ago
The Week in Copiers Five Years Ago Second Week of January 2016 I read a thread today that Canon will re-organize as of April 1, 2021. From what I read they will re-organize into four groups. monitoring cameras medical equipment machines to manufacture organic electroluminescent panels commercial and industrial printing Enjoy these awesome copier threads from five years ago this week! Can the Ricoh SP C831dn print A2 Color Envelopes? Art Post · 1/13/169:44 PM The first time I heard the size...
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MSP, MSSP and IT Notes Industry January 24th, 2021
January 24, 2021 MSP. IT & MSSP Industry Notes Sponsored by 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...
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MSP, MSSP and IT Notes Industry March 7th, 2021
March 7th, 2021 MSP. IT & MSSP Industry Notes Sponsored by There are two IT FREE leads including in this weeks notes! 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...
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MSP, MSSP and IT Notes Industry March 14th, 2021
There are two IT FREE leads including in this weeks notes! 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...
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MSP, MSSP and IT Notes Industry April 26th, 2021
MSP, MSSP, and IT Industry Notes Sponsored by 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,...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Second Week of July 2016 Since I finished writing the covid blogs, I'll be using these blogs as more of a report of what's been going on with recent events in my sales activities. The last four weeks has seen me in a prolonged slump for orders. Every one of my 26 opportunities is stalled for one reason or another. Thus I've relegated the month of July for prospecting because there is nothing else to do. Hoping that four solid weeks of prospect...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Last Week of July 2016 Right, tomorrow starts my first sales day of August. With a pipeline that is over flowing I'm hoping for great month that will make up for the last two. August will be a short month with only 21 work days, thus it's time to kick some ass tomorrow! Enjoy these awesome copier threads from 5 years ago this week! Canon U.S.A. Helps Maximize Micro, Small And Home Office Business Efficiency With New Series Of Wireless Inkjet...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Second Week of August 2016 It's getting crazy here in NJ with the Delta variant in N.J. Today our Governor has ordered that K-12 schools (students and staff) will be required to wear masks at the start of the school season. In addition he has recommended that all citizens wear masks again when indoors (vaccinated or not). I'm thinking my Monday of next week there will be a mandatory mask mandate again for everyone when they are indoors. Also...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Last Week of August 2016 Two days is all that's left in my month for August. The September season for me all starts with Section 179 since we're in the last four months of 2021. Mention it early and mention it often because everyone wants to reduce their tax liability. Enjoy these MOST Awesome Copier Threads from 5 Years Ago PrinterLogic Forms Partnership with Toshiba America Business Solutions Art Post · 8/24/168:42 AM Press Release Aug 22,...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago Second Year of September 2011 Pretty much now time to play catch up on the world! Still need to finish September in the hunt for the end of the year. Enjoy these Awesome Copier Threads from Ten Years Ago! Lasers sharp against printer sales decline Art Post (Guest) · 9/8/115:04 PM Lasers sharp against printer sales decline All-in-one and other laser printer sales up as overall printer volumes fall By Fleur Doidge UK printer sales slid 15 per cent...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Send Week of October 2016 Five Years Ago I created own contest for the last 57 selling days left in 2016. Each day I published my journal of the who, what and how of my day. At the end of most days I also published revenue stats. Need to get charged? Create your own contests! https://lnkd.in/g7_E8RDj #sales #contest #doitbetter #doityourself #blog #journals #selling Enjoy These Awesome Copier Threads from 5 Year Ago 57 Days of Selling Copiers...
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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 October 2016 I was alerted the other day to a dealer that has lost a decent number of there service staff during COVID19. It was explained that all went outside for the industry because of other job openings. I called around to a few principals today however I was not able to get in contact with them. Thus I thought I would post to our members and ask what you are seeing? Enjoy These Awesome Threads from 5 Years Ago! Konica Minolta...
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IT, MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for November 8th 2021
Sponsored by November 8th, 2021 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...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago First Week of December 2016 The rub the end of the year is that I need to find a $100K in revenue and it's out there with a verbal net new commitment for $30K, existing for $14K an upgrade that should close for $60K. So far this weeks effort got me no closer to my goal. It's crazy been doing this for 40 plus years and it still matters where I finish Enjoy these copier threads from 5 years ago! Konica Minolta Releases New ECM Edition for...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Second Week of December 2016 There's no doubt this time of year is very busy with family, web site and work. It also never seems to fail that I'm always chasing something and guess that's why I got so good at chasing what I want. Enjoy these great copier threads from 5 years ago! Top Ten Copier & MFP Quotes for November 2016 Art Post · 12/11/161:26 AM the investment because you would access to the entire site! Heck, it's an investment into...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Last Week of December 2016 Two days left for the month, the year and the quarter. I received one of my last orders a few minutes ago for a wide format MFP and I have another verbal promised for late today for $14K A3 color MFP. That $14K puts me at 130% for the year and not a bad way to end, for some reason I think the last one will take multiple emails or a visit to bring it home. There's also one other opportunity out there for a $40K net...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago First Week of February 2007 February is almost here, for many of us March brings us the promise for spring and we can only hope that Phil does not see his shadow and spring is right around the corner. What I can tell you is that every say that passes gets us closer to spring. Thus there is always something to look forward to? Enjoy these awesome copier threads from 15 years ago Ricoh Corporation Introduces Print Director Software Art Post (Guest)...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago First Week of February 2007 Not much to say except that we had 15-20 inches of snow on the 29th of January. It was a bear to get shoveled out and I the thoughts of warm toes in the sand, palm trees waving in the air, and a clean ocean breezes is where my thoughts are for the rest of the day. Enjoy your day! Ricoh Corporation Introduces Print Director Software Art Post (Guest) · 2/1/077:40 PM customers to analyze, reduce and recover their printing...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Third Week of March in 2017 There was quite a bit of chatter this week about leasing at the tactic that dealers will use. Keep in mind it's not the leasing companies that drive the Evergreen clause, nor the small window of time for notification, and the annual escalator increase for the hardware and the service. These are all dealer demands with their private able leases. Which brings me to "if a dealer was so confident with their support and...
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With DocuWare as its document management system (DMS), iScan now serves as a full-service, one-stop shop for customers with various document scanning and storage needs
A Humanim Social Enterprise, iScan provides a secure document and image scanning service to businesses and fellow non-profits. Launched by Humanim, iScan provides document management services and employs 20 to 40 individuals with disabilities annually, to add to its team. It is a social enterprise that provides or finds employment for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Working with Maryland state agencies, Headquartered in Columbia, it serves about 70 business...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Last Week of July 2017 sponsored by It was Friday a few minutes after 5PM went my cell rang from an existing client and yes I could have easily let the call go to voice mail. With one day left in the month, having my quota made and it's a summer Friday night was enough to let the call pass. Fifteen minutes later I had the verbal for the order with decent GP and the DM stated they will sign on Monday. Good things happen to those that work hard!
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Today's Hacked!
9/28/2022 Fast Company's website shuts after Apple News feed hacked - ....U.S. business and media publication Fast Company's Apple News account was hacked on Tuesday evening, the company said, prompting it to shut down ... B.C. government denies websites were hacked , blames firmware update - Technology ....Numerous British Columbia government websites were out of service for almost 12 hours last weekend. Researchers Warn of New Go-based Malware Targeting Windows and Linux Systems.... A new,...