In the News: Business Technology

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.