Feb 2016 imageSouce Digital Edition

esearch and strategic consulting firm for the imaging, document
solutions, production print, and digital media industries.
InfoTrends’ collaborative show development utilizes, in part, the
latest market research to recognize today’s key pain points along
with the best opportunities to engage and prosper from.
According to Jeff Hayes, Managing Director, InfoTrends, “Our
mission is to provide the very best insights and tools to help
owners, sales, and technology executives develop their strategy
and grow their business.”
Sponsors of ITEX 2016 include ECi (e-automate/
fm audit), GreatAmerica Financial Services, DocuWare, Clover
Imaging Group, Epson, Cartridge Web, Digitek, LMI, Square 9,
DM Supplies Network, among other respected organizations.
Conference Education
The newly streamlined conference program, which consists
of categorical tracks on a host of topics, led by hand-picked
industry leaders in their respective fields, will provide definitive
and actionable business strategies to build on. Peers empowering
providers with ideas and marketplace tactics will deliver valuable
roadmaps to those seeking them.
As ITEX addresses the future of the industry - the emerging
practices, trends and technologies that will help a company stay
ahead of the curve – in printing, document workflow, cloud,
managed IT services, data driven business, office automation,
supplies and more, ITEX will also offer select sessions in Spanishonly
for numerous attendees from Latin America.
Commenting on the conference’s incredible learning
opportunities, Jon Reardon, Conference Chair and the Group
Director, Data Platform Services, InfoTrends remarks, “The
session line-up from both a content and presenter perspective is
impressive to say the least.”
Executive Workshop
To immerse in a full spectrum of education, a dedicated Executive
Half-Day Workshop kicks off the event the day prior the general
show. Presented by InfoTrends’ senior analysts Jon Reardon, Randy
Dazo, and David Ramos, and a panel of impressive peers, they will
address how the quick pace of market and technology evolution
in the digital imaging industry has placed increased pressure on
businesses to build and execute sustainable growth plans, which
address a constant-state landscape of change and opportunity.
The workshop will be organized around four basic themes: being
a digital data driven business, portfolio diversification, customer
and territorial engagement, and sales team transformation.
Keynotes
There is an explosion of talent in the keynote line-up. Count
five in total on a variety of important topics that are led by
impressive and knowledgeable industry leaders who share
important information and trends that can alter the direction of
your business model and its success. Subject matter discussed
includes: A U.S. Office Technology Industry Outlook; Innovation
for an Evolving MPS Landscape; Millennial’s and Diversity–Building
a 2020 Workforce; State of the Independent Office Equipment
Dealer Channel; Manufacturing the Future. (Full conference
details in our Expert Analysis section and the ITEX website.)
Enhanced
Expo Floor
Besides getting actionable insights
and go-to-market strategies from
a robust, educational conference
program, attendees will discover
new pathways and find right-sized
solutions to drive their business
forward on the ITEX Exhibit Floor
where you’ll find leading vendors
and manufacturers sharing new
products and partnerships &
service solutions. This year, expect
inspirational keynotes from noted
industry thought leaders along
with finding credible networking
opportunities to help maximize
your time at the show including a
VIP Networking Cruise along Fort
Lauderdale’s beautiful Intracoastal
Waterway, the Perfect Image Award
presentations, and the annual
ITEX Welcome Reception, among
other events.
Technology
Zones
The Managed Services Zone is
a dedicated area on the ITEX Expo
floor with the latest, innovative
solutions, systems, and services in:
• Managed IT (desktop, storage,
network, computing)
• Facilities Management
• Cloud
• Security
• Integration
• Telecom / Communications
“In the Zone” companies
collectively include: ConnectWise,
RapidFire Tools, Fierce Markets, LaserFiche,
Office Gemini, Panasonic, Xerox, Digitech
Systems, EcoPrintQ, Elatec, Epson, Fierce Markets, and more.
Look to find expanded Technology Zones on the
Expo Floor dedicated to Managed Services and
Document Management & Workflow Solutions.
The Document Management &
Workflow Solutions Zone is a
dedicated area on the ITEX Expo floor
with the latest, innovative solutions,
systems, and services in:
• Business Process Automation,
Optimization and Outsourcing
• Mobile Document Management
• Electronic Workflow
• Cloud Document Management
• Enterprise Content Management
Systems
• Content Management Systems
• Data & Document Capture
• Business Process Management
• Scanning
At ITEX, expect to find an ocean of opportunities that tap into the power of a smart,
forward-thinking global community intending to drive your specific business forward. As
the event’s theme suggests, the office document technology and services industry is everchanging,
but the opportunities to stay relevant are vast.
Learn more about ITEX 2016 by visiting www.itexshow.com. For detailed information on
exhibiting contact Alexandra Piccirilli at 781-616-2167 apiccirilli@infotrends.com.
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