Print in the Channel - issue #33

SHARP INSPIRE EXPO 2026

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cost-per-page and into productivity, security and sustainability. Sharp is now taking this a step further with Synappx Cloud Capture , an AI- powered document automation solution designed to intelligently extract data from scanned and digital documents. This allows partners to address manual, repetitive processes and integrate documents into downstream workflows such as accounting or ERP systems. Alongside this, Synappx Manage provides cloud-based remote monitoring and management, allowing partners to manage devices centrally and reduce support costs across fleets and locations. Supporting growth with SharpOne and PartnerShop Technology alone is not enough, and Sharp has reinforced its channel-first approach with significant investment in partner platforms. The redesigned SharpOne portal brings sales, marketing, service and enablement resources together in a single, modern environment. Personalised dashboards, global search, co-branding tools and integrated training are designed to reduce friction and help partners focus on selling and growing. Complementing this is the upgraded PartnerShop , streamlining ordering and transactions to make doing business with Sharp faster and more intuitive.

transactional supplier. For partners navigating margin pressure and rising customer expectations, this approach enables differentiation, deeper customer engagement and more predictable revenue, while retaining the familiarity and trust built through long- standing print relationships. It also aligns with how customers increasingly view workplace technology as a service. A compelling opportunity for new partners For dealers and MSPs not currently working with Sharp, One Sharp represents an attractive opportunity to broaden their offering quickly and credibly. New partners gain access to a mature portfolio that combines hardware, software and services, supported by strong enablement and a clear roadmap. The bigger picture Sharp’s message to the channel is clear: print still matters, but it delivers the greatest value when it is part of a wider digital ecosystem. One Sharp brings that ecosystem together, giving dealers and MSPs the tools and support they need to succeed. n

Print remains the anchor, but partners can now confidently extend their

portfolios to include

managed print combined with cloud software, document automation, IT services and digital signage.

What One Sharp means for existing dealers

For existing Sharp dealers, One Sharp provides a clear framework to expand without adding unnecessary complexity. Print remains the anchor, but partners can now confidently extend their portfolios to include managed print combined with cloud software, document automation, IT services and digital signage. All of this sits under one brand, one strategy and one partner model, making it easier to position Sharp as a long- term strategic partner rather than a

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