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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Far from an HP Fanboy, but...Have you seen their Managed Print Services Push?
Maverrik – LinkedIn marketing, campaigns
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
ISN-Partners Launches Augmented Reality (AR) Sessions
Friday, July 15, 2022
Week 11 - Amazon Robots, Coffee & Gaming
Walt's Spin
Slow week as the country roasts in the weather, inflation soars, gasoline prices pushing six bucks a gallon and it is still difficult to find good help.
Amazon is hiring new robots. We've covered this in the past - unionization and lack of labor are pressuring all labor-based businesses to consider alternatives to humans. Unions are experiencing a temporary bump bringing robotic workforces into the spotlight and on the shop floor.
Many workers who once decorated their space at HQ, have experienced the wonders of working from the spare room or remodeled basement. But they have also discovered a world outside the living room - coffee houses.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Greg Walters, Inc./DOTC & All Associates Reignite Relationship
Plotting the Data-Based Course Into a World Without...
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Disco Music is Music
It looked like a nifty little "today in music history" article but turned out to be a racially charged, re-write of history.
"...the seminal events in music history, reflecting the homophobic and racist backlash to a music genre with roots in gay and racial minority communities..." -
Friday, July 8, 2022
Walt's Weekly Words, Week 10, June 17
Walt's Spin
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Tigerpaw Talks July 13, 3PM EST
- How office equipment dealers win with Tigerpaw’s investment in some of the top talent and partnerships in the industry
- Exciting new ways to automate your business that aren’t even an option with your current platforms
- How using one ERP to manage all your lines of business powers growth, even in a challenging economy
Saturday, July 2, 2022
What Big Data Says About Psychedelics
- Research using natural-language processing tools in machine learning is helping us understand conscious awareness and how drugs alter it.
- Mental health conditions may be the price we humans pay for the huge evolutionary advantage of having a default mode network.
- Psychedelics may work by lifting the filters of sensory input essential to DMN processes.
The default mode network -
Friday, July 1, 2022
Walt's Weekly Word, Week 9, June 10
Walt's Spin
"So unless you have some physical item, what's in it for the customer to meet in person on an initial meeting?"
From LinkedIn, 2022
Dynamic Rick Lambert asked:
"TOUGH QUESTION FOR B2B SALESPEOPLE!
Do you have an answer?
Thursday, June 30, 2022
“Why Tigerpaw One is the Leading Influencer, Infrastructure” Greg Walters, the DOTC Office Technology Partnership Ecosystem
The grading system is simple: What Influencer
would I recommend to a client building or changing an existing program. The
client could be a provider or the ultimate consumer.
I’ve evaluated hundreds of components and teams over
the decades assembling tech solutions that help reduce costs, increase sales,
or eliminate inefficiencies. Through this lens of experience, I evaluate each Influencer
over approximately 20 data points.
There are no losers. Just being an Influencer
in the DOTPE is an accomplishment.
For Tigerpaw One:
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Thoughts of the Day: Webinars, Meta, Alphabet, Websites, Rush, E*Com, Hybrid is a Caste
I originally posted on LinkedIN:
- Webinars are dying, stop doing them...
- Facebook/Meta is on the trail of AoL
- Google/Alphabet is the next AskJeeves
- Fancy, expensive websites are on the other side of the bell curve
- Livestreaming is the best thing to happen to radio since Rush
- EComm's uniqueness is fading; any high school student can stand up your "online ordering page"
- Hybrid work is worse than either full-plantation or full-remote
What is the World's Safest Output Device, in the World.
Security is a big, big issue. Connected assets can be open to all sorts of 'StuxNet' type threats.
Eight Firms Recognized as Influencers of Merit - Sales Acquisition.
Greg Walters, Inc. Recognizes the Top Sales Acquisition Influencers for the Copier & Managed Print Services Niche
Friday, June 24, 2022
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Monday, June 20, 2022
Walt's Weekly Words: Week 8, June 3 The #Xerox Email Heard Around the World
Walt's Spin
Saturday, June 18, 2022
#Xerox Steps Into It Big Time - The Letter Read Around the World
- Roughly 21% of the viewers are from Xerox with 47% coming from a combined collection of Xerox competitors.
- 69% of readers are either salespeople or at the executive director level
Friday, June 17, 2022
Prospecting on LinkedIn: Does it Pay?
- There are 57M+ companies listed on LinkedIn.
- 73% of buyers are more likely to consider a brand if the salesperson reaches out via LinkedIn.
- There are more than 10,000 B2B software product pages on LinkedIn.
- There was an increase of 110% in confirmed hires year-over-year in...
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The Constitution of the United States of America & #StarTrek
Monday, June 13, 2022
Walt's Weekly Words: Week 7 - Growing Skin on Robots, FABs are the Key, Gasoline Prices, The Job Exodus Continues, GenX Has Demands, & West and Greg Talk Web Stuff
Walt's Spin
Some 46% of Gen Zers and 45% of millennials reported feeling burned out due to their work environment.
Read the rest, here.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Tigerpaw Software: Leading Influencer, Infrastructure
Monday, June 6, 2022
Walt's Weekly Words: Week 6, #TwitterBots, #TigerPaw, #MPS Ecosystem, #Bill Gates & #JohnnyCash
Gas, diesel - Washington D.C. filling stations are updating pumps to handle three digits(ten dollars per gallon).
Read the rest here.
Friday, June 3, 2022
The DOTC Office Technology Partnership Ecosystem
Monday, May 30, 2022
Week 5, May 13- #WFH, #AI, #MPS
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Greg Walters, Inc. Releases the DOTC Office Technology Partnership Ecosystem.
Oconomowoc, Wi. – Greg Walters, Inc. announces the release of the DOTC Office Technology Partnership Ecosystem (DOTPE) blueprint. The DOTPE identifies 12 Influences that shape the customer experience. Examples of Influences include OEMs, Training firms, Infrastructure, Software Applications, Finance, Toner Suppliers, etc. Within each influence, one or multiple Influencers vie for relevancy and participation in the sales journey.
This change in perspective is mandated by the current business environment, in which the customer journey is no longer transactional, but never-ending. A strong team of niche providers working toward a common goal, with clear and transparent roles, will collaborate and provide a collective and increased value to customers.
“For over a decade, we’ve defined the network of vendors and resellers as the 'Office Technology Landscape.' This view needs an update," said Walters. "In today’s dynamic and turbulent business environment, it is beneficial to establish relationships beyond vendor and reseller. Companies that utilize partnership ecosystems drive innovation, maximize efficiencies, and bring greater value to their clients."
The group is currently interviewing and evaluating Influencers against 20 data points. The model will highlight and rank relevant firms within each Influence, measuring everything from financial viability to their social footprint.
Through the model, resellers will see how existing relationships stack up and make educated decisions when building or revamping partnerships. The ultimate consumer will compare their existing or future providers against established standards and KPIs.
Technology resellers, and managed IT firms will benefit from the DOTPE by knowing who to review when forming their specific ecosystem. Prospective clients will gain insight into the quality and effectiveness of their provider when compared to other industry resellers.
The DOTC Office Technology Partnership Ecosystem model is available now at thedeathofthecopier.com and the evaluation results will be presented throughout the summer.
For more information or to be considered as an Influencer contact Greg@grwalters.com.