Patricia Ames

Las Vegas

President and Analyst, BPO Media at The Imaging Channel

President and Analyst at BPO Media Office Technology Group. Views are my own, which is probably important to state, because my views are skewed.

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Konica Minolta’s New Dealer Program: A Practical Approach

1 month ago | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

Konica Minolta unveiled its new dealer program last week, signaling a strategy aimed at empowering dealers to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape. From modernized agreements to new product launches and initiatives addressing economic uncertainties, Konica Minolta’s approach is both practical and forward-thinking. With tariffs looming and economic uncertainty casting a shadow over the industry, Konica Minolta’s revamped approach appears to be both timely and strategic.
TD Synnex: Finding the Synergies Between Print and New Opportunities

1 month ago | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

Nothing signifies vacation more than touching down at the Key West airport in a small turboprop plane. But this wasn’t (technically!) a vacation – this was a real deal business conference. How do I know that? Because I needed to quickly check in and rush to my room to don my official business casual look.
Xerox CEO Says “Bring It On!”

1 month ago | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

The company that literally gave the name to the office copy has been struggling for a while. What a difference a pandemic, multiple reorganizations and a new CEO can make. During the Xerox Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas last week, CEO Steve Bandrowczak attacked the stage with a swagger and enthusiasm that caused reverberations heard throughout the industry. The path toward renewed growth and success will be complicated and long, but the journey has started with a bang.
The Servant Leader: A Conversation with ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo

Feb 1, 2025 | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

Running a company in the tech world has never been for the faint of heart and is especially challenging at the nexus of IT management and security. That certainly has not deterred new ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo, a man who clearly likes a challenge. With a little over 100 days at the helm of ConnectWise, Rivelo presented a compelling vision for how office technology resellers and MSPs can deliver value in an increasingly complex tech ecosystem.
With AI, How Are We Going to Keep the Lights On?

Nov 5, 2024 | workflowotg.com | Patricia Ames

The growth of generative AI usage is astounding. Researchers from Harvard have found that roughly 40% of the US population between 18 and 64 have used generative AI. The report notes that “adoption of generative AI has been faster than adoption of the personal computer and the internet.” And there isn’t good reason to think that this rapid growth is going to slow down anytime soon.
Konica Minolta’s Five-Layer Security Strategy

Sep 26, 2024 | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

At Konica Minolta’s High Velocity Summit in Chicago last month, there was a focus on how dealerships can continue to grow their businesses. Along with production and industrial print and driving DX with Intelligent Information Management, there was also a dedicated session around embracing security solutions, led by two of KM’s experts in the space – Cody Walton, Director of Digital Transformation and Tiffany Reilly, Director of Product Operations.
Focus on Growth at KM High Velocity Summit

Aug 29, 2024 | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

The overarching theme at Konica Minolta Business Solution’s regional dealer summit in Chicago was made clear when President and CEO Sam Errigo took the stage. “You need growth to be able to survive in this business … You have to grow. I don’t care how you do it, but you need growth … .” I’d maintain that growth is no longer just a strategy — it’s a necessity. For dealerships, this means taking a hard look at their strategies and making bold moves to secure their futures.
The Imaging Channel

Aug 1, 2024 | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

Dealers gathered recently at TD Synnex’s Executive Print and Imaging Summit in Greenville, South Carolina, to discuss both the print industry and a growing list of opportunities. The three-day event included extensive discussions around the challenges of diversification, maximizing revenue in mature markets, and more, as well as industry insights and a stellar keynote from former NFL champion Joe Theismann.
Video: Q&A With Modern Office Methods

Apr 12, 2024 | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

Modern Office Methods (MOM) recently announced its new cybersecurity company, Obviam. Patricia Ames sat down with COO Ken Staubitz and Executive VP Keith Johnson Patricia Ames is president and senior analyst for BPO Media, which publishes The Imaging Channel and Workflow magazines. As a market analyst and industry consultant, Ames has worked for prominent consulting firms including KPMG and has more than 15 years experience in the imaging industry covering technology and business sectors.
HP is an Employee Productivity Company

Mar 28, 2024 | theimagingchannel.com | Patricia Ames

If I told you I recently attended a conference that included appearances by Jensen Huang of NVIDIA, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Lisa Hsu of AMD, Sundar Pichai of Google, Pat Gelsinger of Intel, Cristiano Amon of Qualcomm AND Rob McElhenney of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” would you believe me? Well, it just happened at the HP Amplify Partner Conference. Just picture my head exploding.