June 2010

June 2010

BTA, Meet VAR

 


From the Publisher

Why We Are Here, Who We Are, and What We Will Be Doing for You

By Laura Kittner


From the Editor

Welcome to the Premiere Issue

By Emily Offshack


Channel Pulse

Keeping a Pulse on the Business and People of Managed Print


Executive Corner

Interview with Jim Phillips, Digital Gateway

By Laura Kittner


Interview with Greg Greenwell, TotalPrint

By Laura Kittner


Features

What BTA Dealers Can Learn from VARs and Vice Versa

Traditional Business Technology Association dealers know the printing industry. Many value-added resellers have successfully implemented an automated, technology-driven managed services program. Who is more suited for managed print services?

By Emily Offshack


Notes from an Aspiring Startup

Putting your money where your mouth is. The former president and CEO of a leading print management software provider makes the shift from vendor to dealer.

By Norman McConkey


Channel Profile

Office Equipment to MPS: The Evolution of RJ Young

RJ Young's transition to MPS has not been without difficulties, but by taking the risk of being an early adopter, they have achieved growth in their page captures and related software solution sales.

By Emily Offshack


Vertical Market Profile

Installations and Print Volume in the Health Services Market

By Cortney Kasuba


Channel Wrap

History Repeating: Lessons from Color Adoption

By Charlie Brewer