ECS Official Press Kit
Read the Latest News Announcements Below From Members of the Consortium and Attendees of the Executive Connection Summit.
AgentDealer
Built exclusively for the Office Technology Industry, AgentDealer® provides an environment that speaks your language and contains the unique tools designed for how you work.
AgentDealer 2026 Launch of ProCPQ
ARCOA Group
ARCOA Group is a leading provider of secure logistics, asset remarketing, and certified electronics recycling services, delivering comprehensive end-of-term solutions across a wide range of industries.
ARCOA Group Announces Tentative Agreement to Acquire Southwest Equipment Brokers, Expanding Presence into Arizona
Avanue
Avanue's vision is to transform the imaging vertical with SAP's best practices and Intelligent solutions to adapt to their dynamically changing industry needs.
Avanue Showcases Unified Business Solutions for SMBs at Executive Connection Summit
City of Hope
City of Hope®'s mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
City of Hope Looks Ahead to the 2026 National Business Products Industry Spirit of Life Campaign, Honoring Greg Welchans as Camapaign Lead and Honoree
ConnectWise
ConnectWise powers IT businesses by simplifying operations, enhancing experiences, and driving growth. Trusted by IT solution providers worldwide, ConnectWise sets the standard for innovation and service delivery.
ConnectWise To Acquire zofiQ –Bringing AI-Powered Automation to IT Solution Providers
Crickets Continuum
Crickets Continuum is a membership-driven organization focused on translating emerging robotics and embodied Ai technologies into deployable, Office Ready Robots for the dealer and reseller channel.
Crickets Continuum Announces Development of DCA/r to Standardize Robot Usage Data and Billing Across the Robotics Ecosystem
Culligan Quench
Culligan Quench offers bottleless filtered drinking water solutions for healthy and environmentally conscious consumers outside the home through independent dealers across North America.
Culligan Quench Launches Next-Generation XL1 Hydration Center and Expands North American Dealer Opportunities
Distribution Management
Distribution Management is a national technology, fulfillment, and distribution provider that collaborates with manufacturers and resellers to bring value to the imaging channel.
Distribution Management Named HP Inc. 2025 Partner of the Year
DXone
DXone is built on Acumatica’s award-winning cloud ERP platform and tailored to the specific needs of the office equipment and office technology channel. With an intuitive UI, low-code customization, and robust AI-powered tools, DXone transforms mission-critical operations – from service and inventory management to contract billing and CRM – into a seamless and scalable experience.
Announcing Strategic Alliance Between DXone and Sharp to Deliver First of Its Kind ERP + Device Intelligence Integration
DXone ERP and Logicblock Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Strong eCommerce Solution
ecoprintQ
ecoprintQ, founded in 2011 by Alfredo Milanes and Ever Milanes, two brothers driven to create a company focused 100% on customer service.
ecoprintQ Receives the 2025 PaperCut Pinnacle Award
EKM Global Limited
We’re one of the world’s leading managed print service (MPS) software supplier with over 20 years’ experience in delivering dramatic performance improvement for companies, enterprises, managed service providers, OEM manufacturers, resellers and wholesalers.
EKM Global Launches New Portal Release With Advanced Auditing, Device Intelligence, And Automation Enhancements
EKM Global Limited Has Added ISO/IEC 27017 (Cloud Security Controls) as Part of Their Recent ISO/IEC 27001 Surveillance Audit
GoWest.ai
Most companies jump into AI without a plan — wasting time, money, and momentum. GoWest.ai helps you design, build, and deploy AI that actually works: practical, safe, and built for measurable results.
GoWest.ai Officially Launches BizVantage.ai at Executive Connection Summit — The Channel’s AI Readiness & Policy Automation Platform
IBPI
IBPI (ibpi.net) is the largest buying group in the office technology industry, representing over 500 dealers across North America. IBPI’s mission is to use the collective buying power of its members to negotiate best-in-class pricing and programs with industry vendors, providing members with a competitive edge and increasing their profitability.
IBPI Appoints Lynn Williams as Director, MSP Partnerships and Programs
IN2communications
IN2communications is an award-winning marketing agency that specializes in creating websites and managed marketing services for North America’s most recognized dealers, MSPs, and B2B technology companies.
IN2communications Launches IN2 AI Pro Bundle to Drive Sales and Marketing Results
KATUN
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, Katun Corporation (Katun) is one of the world’s leading providers of OEM-equivalent imaging supplies and a comprehensive range of products and services for printers, copiers, and multifunction printers (MFPs).
Katun Announces Partnership with PEAC Solutions to Offer U.S. Dealers a Special Financing Program
Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.’s (Konica Minolta) journey began more than 150 years ago with a vision to see and do things differently. Today, the company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation.
Konica Minolta Honors Final Class of 2025 Pro-Tech Service Award Recipients
Konica Minolta Launches REV’D UP 2.0 to Accelerate Dealer Growth and Profitability
Managed Print Services Association
The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves the MPS industry. Its focus is on the development of standards, education and industry guidelines that unite the different segments of the industry that bring value to all those participating.
MPSA Announces Conclusion of Annual Leadership Awards and Launch of the MPSA Leadership Circle
Mars International
Mars International is a high quality office equipment solution provider and re-marketer helping office technology dealers and lessors grow and thrive.
Mars International Launches Build & Deliver Service from Torrance, California Facility
PEAC Solutions
PEAC Solutions is a leading multinational asset finance platform specializing in providing innovative finance solutions to equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers across a wide range of industries and asset classes.
Katun Announces Partnership with PEAC Solutions to Offer U.S. Dealers a Special Financing Program
SHARP
Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses.
Announcing Strategic Alliance Between DXone and Sharp to Deliver First of Its Kind ERP + Device Intelligence Integration
Square 9
Square 9 Softworks is a generative AI-powered platform that removes the frustration of extracting data from documents, forms, and all external sources, so you can harness the full power of your information.
Square 9 Launches Readiness Checklist [How AI-Ready Are Your Document Processes?] to Operationalize AI for Growing Businesses
twAIn Working Group
Founded in 1992, the TWAIN Working Group is a nonprofit association of industry leaders dedicated to creating standards that benefit multiple industries. TWAIN’s mission of “Promoting Standards for Secure Image Data” drives ongoing development to incorporate future technologies such as Robotics, AI, content authenticity and RISC-V processing.
TWAIN Working Group Announces Development of Open Source twAIn Robotics™ Billing Metrics API to Enable New Robot Monetization Models
What's Happenin' Cares
What’s Happenin’ Cares, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established as the charitable arm of Industry Analysts, Inc., publisher of What’s Happenin’. The organization operates independently and is governed by its own board of directors, which includes industry professionals as well as independent members not affiliated with Industry Analysts. What’s Happenin’ Cares was created to bring the office technology and imaging channel together in support of meaningful charitable initiatives.