September 17, 2008
Another question answered and oh so many posed...
During an internal conference call yesterday, IKON explained to it's employees that Canon would indeed be de-certifying IKON as soon as the Ricoh deal is final.
Falling back on "Policy" -
Canon expressed that this action falls within their policy on not certifying "competitors".
Indeed, this action is in line with their previous movements after Xerox bought Global dealers who sold and supported Canon.
-- Let the feeding Frenzy begin...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HP to cut 24,600 jobs worldwide
US technology giant Hewlett-Packard has said that it will cut 24,600 jobs worldwide...over the next 3 years...
Ok, I don't remember hearing HP say that the aquisition of EDS would mean "business as usual" like the RiKON announcement spawned.
Still, can we see the future of Ikon in this announcement from HP?
Hurd Speaks -
"HP has a strong track record of making acquisitions and integrating them to capture leading market positions,' said CEO Mark Hurd. 'HP now has the broadest technology capabilities in the market to meet customer needs today and in the future,' he added."
Ok, I don't remember hearing HP say that the aquisition of EDS would mean "business as usual" like the RiKON announcement spawned.
Still, can we see the future of Ikon in this announcement from HP?
Hurd Speaks -
"HP has a strong track record of making acquisitions and integrating them to capture leading market positions,' said CEO Mark Hurd. 'HP now has the broadest technology capabilities in the market to meet customer needs today and in the future,' he added."
Monday, September 15, 2008
September "Bump" - Hold on to your Hat
With the recent Ricoh/IKON (RiKON) news, copier sales people are now more globally minded...
From AP, World stocks soar after Freddie, Fannie bailouts
I personally do not participate in recessions. I don't like them.
I believe that as in sales, most "systems" built around humans are driven by as much emotional energy as cold, strategic planning.
So, even if I do not participate in recessions, my prospects and clients may succumb to the unfavorable economic, emotional bombardment - it's much easier to be negative.
Take this latest news article that explains world markets "soar" after the US government takes over Freddie and Fannie - some may explain this surge as an expected and temporary up-tic, I would agree. An emotions carry the surge.
The price of oil is falling - it may go below $100.00 per barrel this week.
This is good news and will affect business's purchasing mentality as people start to "feel" better.
This good news should effect the way YOU project your positive mentality as an Agent of Change.
From AP, World stocks soar after Freddie, Fannie bailouts
I personally do not participate in recessions. I don't like them.
I believe that as in sales, most "systems" built around humans are driven by as much emotional energy as cold, strategic planning.
So, even if I do not participate in recessions, my prospects and clients may succumb to the unfavorable economic, emotional bombardment - it's much easier to be negative.
Take this latest news article that explains world markets "soar" after the US government takes over Freddie and Fannie - some may explain this surge as an expected and temporary up-tic, I would agree. An emotions carry the surge.
The price of oil is falling - it may go below $100.00 per barrel this week.
This is good news and will affect business's purchasing mentality as people start to "feel" better.
This good news should effect the way YOU project your positive mentality as an Agent of Change.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)