In the News: Business Technology

Spring is here and in-person events are back in full effect! There's a saying that goes, "Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is." And that's exactly what the current state of our industry feels like. It feels like new life is being pumped back into us.

The Insight Partners published the latest research study on “Advanced Cinema Projector Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by illumination source, end-user, resolution, and lumens” the global advanced cinema projector market is expected to grow from US$ 1100.69 million in 2021 to US$ 1861.33 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2021 to 2028. Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/advanced-cinema-projector-market-size-worth-us-1861-33-million-by-2028-cagr-7-8-the-insight-partners#ixzz7PVqJYCap

DBMR has recently updated the Global 4K Medical Imaging Market research report gives the knowledge of all the above factors with transparent, wide-ranging, and supreme quality market studies. Attaining knowledgeable information about the trends and opportunities in the industry is quite a time consuming process.

Apple's new Studio Display is an extremely color accurate IPS LCD with a bunch of unique features and exceptional build quality. But with a price tag of $1,600, you really have to value those extra features.

What is soft proofing, and why should you care? Soft proofing in Lightroom or Photoshop (or a few other applications) uses color management to predict how the colors in your image will reproduce based upon the ICC profile of the printer and paper combination.

The new open-air soccer stadium needed digital signage to provide game time updates, wayfinding, event messages and menu boards.

The acquisition of Almo Corporation by Exertis was completed in December 2021, and the company is currently following an ambitious schedule to be fully integrated by April 2022. At that time, the business will be rebranded as Exertis | Almo.

Digital Signage Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis - Global Opportunity Analysis And Industry Forecast 2030 , Covid 19 Outbreak Impact research report added by Report Ocean, is an in-depth analysis of market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market.

Global Portable Interactive Whiteboard market survey report helps to better situate the company within the market by applying the knowledge gained from marketing research to build competitive intelligence, and formulate & maintain revenue-generating business strategies.

Audix introduced its newest installed ceiling mic, the M45 Shortgun miniaturized shotgun condenser ceiling mic. Per the Wilsonville, Ore.-based company, the new M45 microphone can cover up to 150 square feet of area with remarkable sensitivity and exceptionally audible sound.

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Associate General Counsel, Sharp Electronics Corporation

John Sheehan, Senior Vice President, Channel Sales, and Bob Madaio, Vice President, Marketing announced as CRN 2022 Channel Chiefs.

Because we're softies at heart, we thought we'd take this Valentine's Day to celebrate 14 articles that you've shown the most love, on AVnetwork.com during the past six months.

Welcome to my 22nd annual Kayye's Krystal Ball! I can't believe I have written this article 22 times. I am beyond humbled by how many of you read this; last year, it was viewed by over 90,000 #AVtweeps. #LOVE The bottom line is I love writing this article.

Austin, Texas-based Felix Media Solutions seems like a company built for our times. The integrator's team has robust AV expertise across a range of verticals, but it also boasts an enviable level of technical IT knowledge.

The top channel executives at the leading IT vendors have devoted much of the last two years to meeting the rapidly changing needs of their channel partners and their customers amidst the pandemic. But they never stopped planning for the long game. Here are our 2022 Channel Chief honorees.

Every year Systems Contractor News announces its Installs of the Year Award in November. These awards are given out to firms that go above and beyond to create ultimate user experiences. This year was challenging for integrators to work around the Covid-19 restrictions while crafting personalized experiences for their clients.

By Ashley Bray Now you can have your glass and show your dynamic digital content too. One of the drawbacks of digital signage has always been the space required to install displays on a wall, hanging overhead, or on the floor as a freestanding unit.

Mike Marusic, President and CEO of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America shares insights around technology trends to watch in 2022.

PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted highlights from their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

Almo Professional A/V, today announced its award-winning E4 Experience is back on tour with the first of four 2022 stops at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA, on March 22. The single-day experience features Almo's signature four-pronged approach-Explore, Engage, Educate, and Expo-allowing consultants, resellers, and integrators to expand their business acumen and find new growth and success.

A Second Environment for Light and Entry-Level Production Printers and MFPS.

One Segment for Light and Entry-Level Production Printers and MFPs.

PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted highlights from their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

Mike Marusic, president and CEO of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, shares insights on the future of hybrid work when it comes to technology.

Mike Marusic, president and CEO of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, shares the importance of dealers diversifying their product and service portfolios.

With so many advances in digital display technology in the last decade, the types of displays and video walls that consumers expect to see has changed over time. We see an increasing need for large video walls that deliver memorable first impressions and achieve maximum impact.

The Cannata Report shared comments from 25 dealers representing Sharp to qualify their rating of their OEM.

Manufacturers look to the year ahead.

Joe O’Malley named as Senior Vice President, Sharp Business Systems.

Joe O’Malley named as Senior Vice President, Sharp Business Systems.

Sharp Business Systems donated digital displays to frontline workers this holiday season.

Sharp is saying thank you to our nation’s heroes by donating seventy-inch digital signage displays to first responders across the nation.

A panel discussion on supply chain issues within the print industry featuring Sharp's Mike Marusic.

In celebration of Almo Corporation’s 75 years in business, this year at InfoComm 2021, Almo Professional A/V (InfoComm Booth #3328) the Pro A/V industry’s most dynamic distributor, is focusing on 75 ways of giving back.

At InfoComm 2021 Gary interviewed Betsy Larson and John Sheehan from Sharp/NEC Display Solutions.

Current A4 trends and innovations featuring Shane Coffey, Vice President, Product Management, Sharp Electronics Corporation.

How dealers can up-sell and offer higher-revenue services featuring Sharp's VP of Marketing, Bob Madaio.

Healthcare systems are under constant pressure to provide top care for patients, and a recent ENXMagazine article shares insights on how Sharp’s multifunction printers can provide solutions that improve workflow processes, meet regulatory compliance & control costs.

The conjoined Sharp/NEC display company has started formally marketing the projection on switchable glass solution that the old NEC started showing at trade shows about three years ago.

Erica Casile, Director of Marketing, shares tips on how businesses can be kinder to Planet Earth, including tips for recycling e-waste and how to choose the right tech partners for a greener office space in a recent Waste360 article. 

A Sharp NEC Display leader shares insight on digital signage trends in the post-COVID retail environment and the role a mobile device will play going forward.

Our VP of Supply Chain, Dave Dwyer recently spoke with Industry Analysts to share what went on behind the scenes to meet the changing needs of the industry amid the pandemic. 

The pandemic has proven to be a challenging year for dealers, but with Sharp's support toward A.D. Solutions, the company emerged stronger than ever.

The past year has shifted the way we look at office technology trends like remote work, collaboration, and cybersecurity, so our VP of Marketing Bob Madaio penned an article for The Imaging Channel exploring these trends in a post-covid era.

George Granfanakis, Associate Director, Hardware, and Akisa Matsuda, Associate Director, Software Product Management, recently discussed the importance of having proper MFP security in place and how Sharp’s MFPs can protect confidential information from getting into the wrong hands with Office Technology Magazine.

In a recent Cannata Report article Bob Madaio, VP of Marketing shares his elevator pitch for the Sharp 4T-B AQUOS BOARD for printer dealers diversifying product inventories.

Our VP of Marketing Bob Madaio was featured in The Cannata Report discussing the influx in demand for state-of-the-art meeting rooms as organizations continue to navigate the new work environment.

Erica Calise Director of Corporate and Government Marketing spoke with Workflow Magazine about how the pandemic presented difficult and unique challenges to the education and healthcare markets.

VP of Marketing, Bob Madaio, was featured in ENX Magazine on how diversification and adoption of new technologies has been vital for the printer manufacturing industry during the pandemic.

John Menzzasalma recently spoke with ENX Magazine about virtual trainings Sharp has to offer for the dealer community.

CEO and President Mike Marusic recently spoke with ENX Magazine to share the most important lessons he’s taken away from 2020, a year we all want to leave behind. 

CEO and President Mike Marusic met with Industry Analysts's Andy Slawetsky to talk about some of the year’s highlights and what’s in store for 2021.

Mike Marusic, President and CEO, in ENX Magazine discusses how Sharp has supported dealers throughout the pandemic while also releasing new and innovative products.

Sharp recently introduced a new collaboration display for the education market.

ENX Magazine recently profiled John Sheehan, senior vice president of B2B channel sales, on his career trajectory and lessons he learned throughout.

CEO Mike Marusic shares his 2021 industry forecast with BTA. 

Bob Madaio, VP of Marketing for Sharp Business USA, discusses new innovations including remote bundles for dealers, additions to the Synappx platform, and more.

Saundra Merollo, senior sales engineer shares insights on how to ensure companies have proper data and analytic tools to support their digital transformation strategies.

Newt Higman, National Director, Managed IT Services, outlines what you need to know about optimizing your company's data privacy and cybersecurity approach.

Bob Madaio, Vice President of Marketing speaks with ENX Magazine about how the pandemic has impacted Sharp's interactions with its dealers. 

Industry Analysts's Andy Slawetsky speaks with senior marketing manager Tony Titone about the production of new A4 printers, Dynabooks, face masks and more. 

Sharp offers solutions for small and medium-sized organizations to protect themselves from cybersecurity attacks.

Bob Madaio, VP of Marketing for Sharp Business USA, shares five trends for the display business to keep in mind when navigating the new normal.

ENX Magizine outlines Sharp product security features and the rigorous vulnerability and penetrating testing for its MFPs in a recent article. 

Saundra Morelle, senior sales engineer for PRO AV, shares her outlook on the future of digital signage with BTA.org. 

Business.com reviewed and named Sharp's MX-4071 one of the best small business copiers of 2020.

Greg Gumpright, Director of Services and Sales, was recently named a 2020 ENX Magazine Difference Maker for his dedication to service at Sharp.

The Cannata Report's Scott Cullen spoke with Mike Marusic about his experience during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Synappx WorkSpaces was included in InfoComm's 2020 Connected New Product Spotlight, to learn more check out this Sound & Communications article. 

Mehryn Corrigan, Associate Director, spoke with Industry Analyst's Andy Slawetsky about the recent introduction of Sharp's Window Collaboration Display. 

Industry Analyst's Andy Slawetsky spoke with Saundra Merollo on how Sharp has handled COVID-19 and Sharp's new webinar series. 

DPS Magazine article provides insight into the technology that protects Sharp MFPs from data breaches. 

DPS Magazine spoke with George Grafanakis, associate director, hardware product management, about MDS and MPS security risks and how to manage these vulnerabilities. 

This year, Rockerfeller university celebrated the completion of its Stavros Niarchos Foundation–David Rockefeller River Campus project. This space provides room for more collaboration and features a conference room with a massive, 120-inch Sharp PN-H120 4K TFT LCD display.

ENX Magazine's Erik Cagle talks with Bob Madaio on the qualities that led to his recognition as an ENX Difference Maker and what drives his success. 

Akisa Matsuda, Associate Director of Software Product Management spoke with Lee Davis from Keypoint Intelligence to provide a sneak peek of Synappx Meeting.  

Scott Cullen from The Cannata Report speaks with Bob Madaio about how Sharp works to meet the needs of the ever-changing workplace. 

Noel Ward of The Cannata report spoke with Akisa Matsuda, associate director of software product management, and George Grafanakis, associate director of hardware product management about what every dealer should know in order to protect their equipment from various security threats.

Hardware is critical, but how we think about it is changing. Product-centric silos are on their way out and this thinking is shaping new trends in the work landscape. Bob Madaio of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America looks at office technology trends in a smart office era.

NEC Corporation and Sharp Corporation have agreed to create a joint venture by combining NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. (NDS), a subsidiary of NEC, with Sharp.

Industry Analysts’ Andy Slawetsky talks with SIICA president and CEO Mike Marusic about Sharp's new deal with NEC and how the company is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sharp's Allison Holmes chats with The Cannata Report about her current role in the Sharp B2B product management team including the many opportunities that have presented themselves since joining Sharp.

Industry executives, including SIICA's SVP of Channel Sales John Sheehan provides insight into the future of the workplace.