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Sharp Business Systems
Legal namestring
Sharp Electronics Corporation
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sharp-sbs.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2008
Descriptiontext

Sharp Business Systems (SBS) is the B2B operating division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the US subsidiary of Sharp Corporation (Japan, TSE: 6753.T). Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey and established as a direct-sales division in 2008, SBS sells and services a broad portfolio of office technology products including multifunction printers and copiers, digital presses for production print environments, AQUOS BOARD interactive collaboration displays, commercial projectors, and Dynabook business laptops. The product architecture is platform-plus-modules: Sharp hardware forms the base platform, with Synappx Applications, Copier Software Solutions, and Pro AV Software Solutions layered on top as software add-ons, and Managed Print Services, IT and Security services, and Unified Communications delivered as ongoing managed service engagements.

The company makes money through four revenue streams: one-time hardware sales of MFPs, copiers, digital presses, displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops; recurring software and application subscriptions (Synappx and related copier software); multi-year managed services contracts covering print infrastructure and IT/security; and professional services for implementation, training, and support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are produced on a custom, deal-by-deal basis through direct enterprise sales engagement and multi-year contract structures.

Sharp Business Systems serves enterprise businesses as its primary segment, with secondary coverage of small business and home office buyers, and tailored offerings for vertical industries including healthcare, legal, financial, and government. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales for large deployments, a Partners & Alliances channel program with resellers serving the mid-market, and a public "Where to Buy" online directory for SMB and individual buyers. Notable customer proof points include a YellowDog production print case study; the operation has also been recognized on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list and received multiple workplace-culture awards in 2025–2026 across its regional branches.

Short descriptiontext

Sharp Business Systems is the US B2B division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, selling and servicing multifunction printers, copiers, digital presses, collaboration displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops to enterprise and SMB customers through direct sales, channel partners, and managed print and IT services.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
51–100
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HeadquartersMontvale, United States
HQ citystring
Montvale
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
office equipment solutions, managed print services, multifunction printers, digital press systems, workplace collaboration displays
NAICS code1 code
  • Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers42342
SIC code2 codes
  • Computer & Office Equipment3570
  • Office Machines, Nec3579
Product category
Office Equipment Solutions
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Hardware Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of multifunction printers, copiers, digital presses, displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops as core product revenue.

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2Software and Application Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Synappx applications and copier software solutions provided as ongoing services, potentially with subscription or licensing components.

business.sharpusa.com
3Managed Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Managed Print Services and IT/Security services delivered as ongoing managed service contracts.

business.sharpusa.com
4Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Implementation, consulting, and support services including installation, training, and technical support.

business.sharpusa.com
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Custom enterprise pricing through direct sales
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

No public pricing tiers available; requires direct contact with Sharp sales team for quote.

business.sharpusa.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Sharp Business Systems is the B2B division of Sharp Electronics Corporation that sells and supports office technology including multifunction printers (MFPs), copiers, digital presses, commercial displays, projectors, Dynabook laptops, and the Synappx productivity software suite. The division also delivers managed print services, IT and security services, and unified communications solutions to business customers across the United States.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Sharp Business Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of office technology products and solutions organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core hardware offerings include Copiers & Printers (multifunction printers/MFPs), Digital Presses, Displays & Projectors (including AQUOS BOARD collaboration displays), and Dynabook Laptops. These hardware products are complemented by add-on modules and software solutions including Synappx Applications, Copier Software Solutions, and Pro AV Software Solutions. The company also provides managed services spanning Managed Print Services, IT and Security Solutions, and Unified Communications. Industry-specific and Home Office solutions round out the service portfolio, enabling Sharp to deliver end-to-end workplace technology solutions.

Product and service1 record
1Copiers & Printers
Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight1 record

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Lexmark provides MFPs, printers, and managed print services to enterprise customers globally, directly competing with Sharp across the document workflow and managed services stack.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Xerox is a global leader in document technology and managed print services, directly competing with Sharp Business Systems across MFPs, production print, and document workflow services for enterprise customers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

HP is one of the largest global providers of printers, MFPs, and managed print services, directly competing with Sharp in the B2B office technology segment including PCs via its broader portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Canon is a major global competitor in MFPs, copiers, and production print, with a comparable B2B office technology portfolio and similar vertical industry focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Ricoh directly competes with Sharp in MFPs, managed document services, and IT services, with a similar transition from hardware sales toward managed and digital services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Konica Minolta is a direct competitor in MFPs, production print, and managed print services, with overlapping enterprise customer bases and similar vertical industry positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Brother offers MFPs, printers, and document solutions for SMB and enterprise customers, overlapping with Sharp's B2B office technology offerings at competitive price points.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Kyocera Document Solutions offers MFPs, printers, and document management solutions with comparable positioning in cost-efficient, long-life office equipment for enterprise and SMB markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Toshiba TEC is a provider of MFPs, retail/industrial printing, and document solutions with overlapping enterprise and vertical industry customer segments.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Fujifilm's Business Innovation division directly competes with Sharp in MFPs, production print, and document management services for enterprise customers globally, with comparable managed services offerings.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature5 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

Sharp Business Systems

Office Equipment Solutionssharp-sbs.com

Sharp Business Systems is the US B2B division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, selling and servicing multifunction printers, copiers, digital presses, collaboration displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops to enterprise and SMB customers through direct sales, channel partners, and managed print and IT services.

What Sharp Business Systems does

Sharp Business Systems (SBS) is the B2B operating division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the US subsidiary of Sharp Corporation (Japan, TSE: 6753.T). Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey and established as a direct-sales division in 2008, SBS sells and services a broad portfolio of office technology products including multifunction printers and copiers, digital presses for production print environments, AQUOS BOARD interactive collaboration displays, commercial projectors, and Dynabook business laptops. The product architecture is platform-plus-modules: Sharp hardware forms the base platform, with Synappx Applications, Copier Software Solutions, and Pro AV Software Solutions layered on top as software add-ons, and Managed Print Services, IT and Security services, and Unified Communications delivered as ongoing managed service engagements.

The company makes money through four revenue streams: one-time hardware sales of MFPs, copiers, digital presses, displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops; recurring software and application subscriptions (Synappx and related copier software); multi-year managed services contracts covering print infrastructure and IT/security; and professional services for implementation, training, and support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are produced on a custom, deal-by-deal basis through direct enterprise sales engagement and multi-year contract structures.

Sharp Business Systems serves enterprise businesses as its primary segment, with secondary coverage of small business and home office buyers, and tailored offerings for vertical industries including healthcare, legal, financial, and government. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales for large deployments, a Partners & Alliances channel program with resellers serving the mid-market, and a public "Where to Buy" online directory for SMB and individual buyers. Notable customer proof points include a YellowDog production print case study; the operation has also been recognized on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list and received multiple workplace-culture awards in 2025–2026 across its regional branches.

Sharp Business Systems firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Sharp Business Systems
Legal name
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Website
https://sharp-sbs.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2008
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Sharp Business Systems is the US B2B division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, selling and servicing multifunction printers, copiers, digital presses, collaboration displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops to enterprise and SMB customers through direct sales, channel partners, and managed print and IT services.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Sharp Business Systems is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Montvale
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Sharp Business Systems business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Hardware Sales: Sale of multifunction printers, copiers, digital presses, displays, projectors, and Dynabook laptops as core product revenue.
  2. Software and Application Services: Synappx applications and copier software solutions provided as ongoing services, potentially with subscription or licensing components.
  3. Managed Services: Managed Print Services and IT/Security services delivered as ongoing managed service contracts.
  4. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and support services including installation, training, and technical support.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractCustom enterprise pricing through direct sales

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Sharp Business Systems product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sharp Business Systems is the B2B division of Sharp Electronics Corporation that sells and supports office technology including multifunction printers (MFPs), copiers, digital presses, commercial displays, projectors, Dynabook laptops, and the Synappx productivity software suite. The division also delivers managed print services, IT and security services, and unified communications solutions to business customers across the United States.

Product overview

Sharp Business Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of office technology products and solutions organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core hardware offerings include Copiers & Printers (multifunction printers/MFPs), Digital Presses, Displays & Projectors (including AQUOS BOARD collaboration displays), and Dynabook Laptops. These hardware products are complemented by add-on modules and software solutions including Synappx Applications, Copier Software Solutions, and Pro AV Software Solutions. The company also provides managed services spanning Managed Print Services, IT and Security Solutions, and Unified Communications. Industry-specific and Home Office solutions round out the service portfolio, enabling Sharp to deliver end-to-end workplace technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Copiers & Printers

Companies that use Sharp Business Systems

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Sharp Business Systems technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Sharp Business Systems partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Sharp Business Systems competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Lexmark: Lexmark provides MFPs, printers, and managed print services to enterprise customers globally, directly competing with Sharp across the document workflow and managed services stack.
  • Xerox: Xerox is a global leader in document technology and managed print services, directly competing with Sharp Business Systems across MFPs, production print, and document workflow services for enterprise customers.
  • HP: HP is one of the largest global providers of printers, MFPs, and managed print services, directly competing with Sharp in the B2B office technology segment including PCs via its broader portfolio.
  • Canon: Canon is a major global competitor in MFPs, copiers, and production print, with a comparable B2B office technology portfolio and similar vertical industry focus.
  • Ricoh: Ricoh directly competes with Sharp in MFPs, managed document services, and IT services, with a similar transition from hardware sales toward managed and digital services.
  • Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta is a direct competitor in MFPs, production print, and managed print services, with overlapping enterprise customer bases and similar vertical industry positioning.
  • Brother Industries: Brother offers MFPs, printers, and document solutions for SMB and enterprise customers, overlapping with Sharp's B2B office technology offerings at competitive price points.
  • Kyocera Document Solutions: Kyocera Document Solutions offers MFPs, printers, and document management solutions with comparable positioning in cost-efficient, long-life office equipment for enterprise and SMB markets.
  • Toshiba TEC: Toshiba TEC is a provider of MFPs, retail/industrial printing, and document solutions with overlapping enterprise and vertical industry customer segments.
  • Fujifilm Business Innovation: Fujifilm's Business Innovation division directly competes with Sharp in MFPs, production print, and document management services for enterprise customers globally, with comparable managed services offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Sharp Business Systems social profiles

Digital presence

Sharp Business Systems financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Sharp Business Systems leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Sharp Business Systems subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Sharp Business Systems funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Sharp Business Systems M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Sharp Business Systems

What does Sharp Business Systems do?

Sharp Business Systems is the B2B division of Sharp Electronics Corporation that sells and supports office technology including multifunction printers (MFPs), copiers, digital presses, commercial displays, projectors, Dynabook laptops, and the Synappx productivity software suite. The division also delivers managed print services, IT and security services, and unified communications solutions to business customers across the United States.

Is Sharp Business Systems a public or private company?

Sharp Business Systems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Sharp Business Systems founded?

Sharp Business Systems was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Sharp Business Systems based?

Sharp Business Systems is headquartered in Montvale, United States, in the North America region.

How does Sharp Business Systems make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Application Services, managed Services and professional Services.

Who are Sharp Business Systems's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Lexmark, Xerox, HP, Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Brother Industries, Kyocera Document Solutions, Toshiba TEC and Fujifilm Business Innovation.

Does Sharp Business Systems have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sharp Business Systems.

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VentureBeatSharp Business Systems Expanded Thousands of Accounts with ZoomInfoSharp Business Systems expanded thousands of existing accounts to add technology services, AV products, and managed IT using ZoomInfo's AI prospecting platform. The company reports that its highest performers are the heaviest ZoomInfo users, and AI is now operationalized in daily selling.Fort Wayne Business WeeklyWhy 95% of enterprise AI projects fail to deliver ROI: A data analysisThe article discusses the widespread failure of enterprise AI projects to deliver ROI despite significant investments, highlighting issues like data quality and unstructured data. Case studies such as Zillow's valuation errors and Sharp Business Systems' data-driven sales approach illustrate both challenges and solutions.PR NewswireUnion-Tribune San Diego Selects Sharp as a Winner of the Metro San Diego Top Workplaces 2025 AwardSharp Business Systems San Diego branch has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 distinction by Energage LLC for the second consecutive year, based entirely on confidential employee feedback. The recognition reflects Sharp's commitment to cultivating a positive, supportive, and empowering workplace culture in the San Diego region. The award evaluates workplace culture through themes including feeling respected and supported, opportunities for growth, and empowerment to take initiative.PR NewswireSharp Honored as a 2024 Best Place to Work in South CarolinaSharp Business Systems' South Carolina branch was named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for its employment practices, compensation, and corporate culture. The recognition is part of the eighteenth annual program conducted by the Best Companies Group, which evaluates employers based on workplace policies and employee experience surveys.PR NewswireSHARP NAMES KELLY STACKPOLE EAST REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMSSharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has appointed Kelly Stackpole as East Regional Vice President of Sharp Business Systems. In this role, Stackpole will lead the East Coast direct sales operations and drive regional branches to become centers of excellence, reporting to Senior Vice President Joe O'Malley. The company stated it sees increased customer demand and growth opportunities in the East Region.PR NewswireSharp Names Joe O'Malley Senior Vice President Of Sharp Business SystemsSharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has appointed Joe O'Malley as Senior Vice President of Sharp Business Systems (SBS), effective immediately. O'Malley, who joined Sharp in March 2021 as East Regional Vice President, previously served as President of Stewart Business Systems, a Xerox/Global Company, for 13 years. The appointment is part of Sharp's continued efforts to grow and enhance its direct sales operations across the United States.GlobeNewswireWESTPAY SIGN AGREEMENT WITH SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS SVERIGEWestpay AB added Sharp Business Systems Sverige AB as a POS partner, integrating Westpay's payment solution into their offering. The partnership expands Westpay's reach to end-customers in Sweden and Norway, with Sharp covering retail, hospitality, wellness, and supermarkets.PR NewswireSharp Expands Its Direct B2B Sales Operations In TexasSharp Business Systems (SBS), the direct sales division of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, has acquired the assets of select locations of Texas Document Solutions, expanding its direct sales operations into the Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio markets in Texas. The acquisition complements Sharp's existing Dallas and Houston operations and will give new customers direct access to Sharp's office products and solutions including multifunction printers and display products. Employees from the purchased locations have been invited to join Sharp, while Texas Document Solutions retains its other locations in Waco, Lufkin, Tyler, and Bryan under owner Randy Davidson.PR NewswireSharp Continues To Build Out Direct Sales Presence With The Purchase Of Saratoga TechnologiesSharp Business Systems (SBS), the direct sales division of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, has acquired Saratoga Technologies, Inc. to expand its direct regional sales coverage for document systems and managed network services in Eastern Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Saratoga Technologies, which has operated for 18 years providing computer hardware, networking, printing, and communications services across four cities in Tennessee and Virginia, will see its employees join the SBS team. The acquisition allows Saratoga to leverage Sharp's resources as an award-winning multinational company while maintaining service for new and existing customers.PR NewswireSharp Business Systems Named Partner of the Year by ContinuumSharp Business Systems was named Partner of the Year by Continuum at the Navigate 2017 user conference in Las Vegas, recognizing the company's top partner overall by revenue. The award marks Sharp's second consecutive year of recognition from Continuum, having received the Revenue Rock Star Partner Award in 2016 for outstanding growth in managed network services. Sharp has partnered with Continuum since 2014 to offer managed network services including network monitoring, help desk support, and backup/disaster recovery to its customers.