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Tuesday, President Trump shared the opportunities and challenges he faces leading the USA over the coming year. And earlier that day, Xerox’s Vice Chairman & CEO, John Visentin and his leadership team, shared the new management’s 3-year success roadmap. Read on as we share comments, a video and slides of the 2019 Investor Day presentations.

Whatever Happened To: The KBA & Xerox Integrated Digital 40” Sheetfed Press for the Folding Carton Market? This Series is dedicated to major industry announcements that seem to have disappeared. This installment seeks feedback on the drupa 2016 KBA / Xerox partnership announcement of a folding carton press. Announced as in the final stages of deve...

Andy and Julie Plata were asked to share their views on what the print community might expect over the coming year. The following represents their thoughts for 2019. After you read their comments, let us know your thoughts on the topics they noted or any others you feel we should have covered.

Print Plant Cyberattacks: US Newspapers Disrupted. Does That Affect Your Company? The holiday weekend newspaper cyberattacks blocked access to critical files and articles and print-based software. By paying close attention to the newspaper plant hacks, print professionals can begin protecting their companies. Preventing the cost and lost business...

An American Printer CommentaryAndy & Julie PlataJune 22, 2018 On June 18, Fujifilm files a lawsuit against Xerox for $1 billion+ and hinted at the potential for additional actions by adding text to their suit about suspected SEC disclosure violations by Xerox’s 1st and 3rd largest shareholders, Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. Fujifilm Cries “FOUL” T...

An American Printer CommentaryBy Andy & Julie Plata Co-CEOs, the OutputLinks Communications Group Resigned On May 17, Xerox’s Board Chairman replaced five Board members (plus himself) with new faces. The new Board then appointed John Visentin to replace Jeff Jacobson as CEO. In most cases when a CEO is fired they are eligible for a severance packag...

An American Printer CommentaryBy Andy & Julie Plata Co-CEOs, the OutputLinks Communications Group Many in the print and mail industry may have already met or been involved with Mr. Visentin during his tenure five years ago in a Pitney Bowes spinoff. Pitney Bowes, Novitex, Exela In 2012, Pitney Bowes installed a new management team, and one of thei...

An American Printer CommentaryBy Andy & Julie PlataCo-CEOs, the OutputLinks Communications Group   Remember the January Fujifilm announcement that they would be acquiring Xerox in a $0, stock swap, to merge it with their Fuji Xerox company, in which Xerox held a 25% ownership position? Well, the following are a result of the shareholder and court a...

XEROX AND FUJI ARE ‘SWINGING A SHORT STICK HARD’ Two of Xerox’s largest stockholders, Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason, are hotly contesting Fujifilm’ acquisition proposal. The battle around the Fujifilm/Xerox/Fuji Xerox transaction may negatively affect the public and financial community’s impression of the entire print industry. Print professionals...