Sharp Business USA

What Sharp Business USA does

Sharp Business USA, operating as Sharp Electronics Corporation, is the US business-technology subsidiary of Japanese multinational Sharp Corporation and is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. The company sells and services a portfolio of office technology products to enterprise, institutional, and government customers, with primary verticals in K-12 and higher education, healthcare, corporate enterprises, print service providers, and entertainment and hospitality.

The product platform is built around four interconnected pillars: multifunction printers and digital production presses (including the BP Series, MX Series, and BP-1200S 6-color production press); AQUOS BOARD interactive collaboration displays and professional visual systems (NEC-sourced projectors, dvLED walls, 4K UHD LCD displays, and ePaper); Dynabook business laptops (Portégé and Tecra lines including AI-branded A45-M and A65-M models); and the Synappx software suite for collaboration, device management, and document workflow. The portfolio is connected through proprietary inter-product integrations such as direct MFP-to-AQUOS BOARD scanning, Sharp Remote Device Manager, and the Synappx Collaboration Hub, with complementary integrations into Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Blackboard Learn, eShare, and Color-Logic print finishing systems.

Sharp operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales with an authorized dealer and reseller network across the United States, supplemented by integration partners (CDW, SVT Technology Services, Neurilink, CCS Presentation Systems) and an annual dealer program (NEXT). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, multi-year managed print services contracts, and recurring software subscriptions, with pricing quote-based through dealers rather than publicly disclosed. The company has been recognized on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list for five consecutive years (ranking #9 in Electronics in 2026) and as a Best Place to Work in Technology for 2026.

Name

Sharp Business USA

Legal name

Sharp Electronics Corporation

Website

https://business.sharpusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sharp Business USA is the US subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, selling multifunction printers, AQUOS BOARD collaboration displays, professional AV systems, Dynabook laptops, and Synappx software to enterprise, education, healthcare, and public-sector customers through a national dealer network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Technology and Business Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ), Business/Enterprise IT Hardware Retail (Workstations, Servers, POS) (CRACABAJ), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Office technology solutions
• Multifunction printers
• Collaboration displays
• Managed print services
• Commercial AV solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Montvale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of multifunction printers, copiers, displays, projectors, and laptops to businesses and organizations.
2. Managed Print Services: Ongoing managed print services including supplies, maintenance, and support contracts.
3. Software Solutions: Synappx applications and software solutions for collaboration, document management, and workflow optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sharp Business USA designs, manufactures and distributes office technology hardware and software for businesses, including multifunction printers/copiers, AQUOS BOARD interactive collaboration displays, professional displays and projectors, Dynabook business laptops, and the Synappx collaboration software platform. The company also provides managed print services, IT/security services, unified communications and Pro AV solutions, sold primarily through an authorized dealer network and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

Sharp Business USA offers a comprehensive portfolio of office technology solutions built around a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on multifunction printers/copiers (including BP Series, MX Series, and digital presses like the BP-1200S), complemented by the AQUOS BOARD interactive collaboration displays product line (including PN-LC, PN-LM, PN-L2B, and 4W-B series). The portfolio extends to professional displays including Direct View LED walls and NEC projectors, Dynabook business laptops (Portégé, Tecra, Satellite lines), and Synappx collaboration software applications. Services include Managed Print Services, IT and Security Services, Unified Communications, and Pro AV Solutions, all supported through a dealer network and the Strategic Technology Alliance Resource (STAR) partner program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AQUOS BOARD: Collaboration displays and interactive whiteboards for business and education
• Dynabook
• Synappx

Products and services

• Multifunction Printers and Copiers Full line of multifunction printers combining printing, copying, scanning and faxing for business document workflows, including BP Series, BP Advanced Series and MX Series product lines.
• BP-1200S Digital Press
• AQUOS BOARD Collaboration Displays Interactive touch-screen collaboration displays with multi-pen support, wireless connectivity, built-in whiteboard functionality and MFP integration for offices and classrooms. Includes PN-LC, PN-LM, PN-L2B and 4W-B series.
• Professional Displays and Projectors Large-format commercial 4K UHD LCD displays (55-86 inches), Direct View LED (dvLED) video walls, NEC laser projectors and ePaper displays for digital signage, conference rooms and public spaces.
• Dynabook Business Laptops Business laptops including Portégé, Tecra and Satellite series with 2-in-1 convertible designs, touchscreen functionality, custom BIOS programming, and less than 1% average monthly field failure rate.
• Synappx Collaboration Applications Suite of collaboration and workflow applications including Synappx Manage for device management and Synappx Collaboration Hub for meeting room connectivity, content sharing and integration with in-room meeting technology.
• Managed Print Services Comprehensive print environment management service covering supplies, maintenance and support contracts that allows businesses to focus on core initiatives while Sharp manages print infrastructure.
• IT and Security Services Cybersecurity services, helpdesk support, productivity solutions and network services for business technology environments.
• Unified Communications Voice and video collaboration tools integrated under a single solution for modern workplace communication needs.
• Pro AV Solutions Professional audio-visual solutions for enhanced communication, collaboration and presentation capabilities in business environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved approximately $5,000 per classroom by replacing older projector systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics, hosts dealer events like NEXT 2025, launching new products and providing dealer support programs. The event featured 18 new multifunction printers and Synappx Manage platform updates.
• CDWmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCDW served as equipment supplier for the Eastwood Events Centre project, working with Sharp and SVT Technology Services to provide AV solutions.
• SVT Technology Services and SolutionsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMichigan-based installer and solutions architect that worked on Sharp AV installations including the Eastwood Events Centre.
• NeurilinkmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorthwest-based audio visual integrator that installed Sharp dvLED video wall at 11th & Idaho commercial building in Boise.
• OpenEye GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency that collaborated with Sharp on the 90-degree wraparound dvLED wall installation at CCS headquarters.
• CCS Presentation SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the largest AV integration groups in the U.S. with over 350 employees in 17 states; Sharp manufactured dvLED video wall for their national headquarters.
• Xycom Technology GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology integrator that engaged Sharp dealer The Wilson Group for Penn Hills School District hybrid learning solution.
• Jay's Business SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSharp dealer partner that worked with Pocono Mountain School District on technology refresh.
• The Wilson GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSharp dealer that provided equipment for Penn Hills and West Allegheny School Districts.
• EOS TechnologiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSolution provider that implemented Sharp digital displays for healthcare organization in New York.
• NECmajorTechnology or IntegrationNEC is a key product manufacturer whose projectors and displays are sold through Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, including laser projectors, dvLED displays, and professional displays.
• DynabookcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDynabook laptops (formerly Toshiba) are sold through Sharp's business channel. Sharp offers Portégé and Tecra laptops for enterprise customers.
• CRN Women of the Channel HonoreesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJennifer Cheh and Betsy Larson of Sharp were recognized as 2026 CRN Women of the Channel, championing channel excellence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Konica Minolta Business Solutions: Konica Minolta competes with Sharp across MFPs, managed print, and IT/AV services, with similar vertical focus on healthcare, education, and enterprise customers.
• Ricoh USA: Ricoh directly overlaps with Sharp in multifunction printers, managed print services, and production printing, and also offers AV/collaboration solutions, mirroring Sharp's full B2B portfolio.
• Brother Industries: Brother competes with Sharp in office printers and MFPs for SMB and education markets, and increasingly in managed print and document solutions.
• Promethean: Promethean directly competes with AQUOS BOARD interactive displays in the K-12 and higher education market with a similar dealer-driven model.
• Canon USA: Canon competes head-to-head with Sharp in office MFPs, production print, and document solutions, and is one of the largest players in the same enterprise and SMB dealer channels.
• Lexmark: Lexmark is a direct peer in printers, MFPs, and managed print services for enterprise and mid-market, with comparable channel-driven go-to-market.
• Xerox: Xerox is a direct competitor to Sharp in the multifunction printer, managed print services, and document workflow market, serving similar enterprise and mid-market customers through a comparable direct-and-channel sales model.
• SMART Technologies: SMART is a direct competitor to AQUOS BOARD in interactive collaboration displays, with strong presence in K-12 education, the same primary vertical Sharp targets.

Broad incumbents

• Dell Technologies: Dell competes with Sharp's Dynabook laptop business and broader enterprise IT deployments with much greater scale and a more comprehensive hardware/services portfolio.
• HP Inc. HP is a broad incumbent with overlapping MFP/print, laptop, and display offerings, competing with Sharp across nearly every product category but at much greater scale and with a stronger direct enterprise IT sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sharpbusiness
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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