The Imaging Channel

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.

1 month ago | theimagingchannel.com | Valerie Alde-Hayman

The office print industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, and it’s one we’ve seen for years. A3 devices have dominated the workplace for decades, but the transition to A4 has become more apparent than ever. Driven by a mix of factors, such as hybrid work, budget constraints, space-saving needs, and sustainability, A4 is taking over, increasingly delivering comparable features in a more compact, cost-effective package.

1 month ago | theimagingchannel.com | John Case

Our fast-moving digital economy is a constant source of churn and change. As new opportunities, trends, technologies, and customer needs arise, established industries and companies are pushed to evolve to remain competitive. This landscape of change and opportunity is particularly prevalent in the office imaging, equipment, and technology sector, where broader issues, like declining demand for equipment and the emergence of remote work, have redefined how businesses operate.

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.

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.