In 1976, RYAN became the first Authorized Canon Dealer in the State of Connecticut. Today, RYAN is one of the most experienced and one of the largest independent Canon Dealers in the region.

A Legacy of Leadership, Integrity, and Real Service: The RYAN Business Systems Story

RYAN Business Systems was founded in 1975 by Neil Ryan, a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, and a seasoned expert in printing systems and document technology. With over 25 years of industry experience and a reputation for honesty and expertise, Neil launched RYAN with a clear mission: to provide superior products, deliver personalized service, and always be accessible to the customer.

Neil Ryan, Founder of RYAN Business Systems in Connecticut In 1976, RYAN became the first Authorized Canon Dealer in Connecticut, a milestone that established its role as a pioneer in office print technology solutions. Today, RYAN is recognized as one of the most experienced and trusted independent Canon dealers in New England, offering hardware, software, and service solutions to organizations of every size.

The original technical department has grown over the years from a team of 4 to the current team of 16, with an average tenure of over 15 years. RYAN’s Technical longevity can only be exceeded by the tenure of the RYAN Sales Professionals, who average over 18 years with RYAN. The level of sales expertise greatly enhances the way RYAN is able to conduct their business of providing the right solutions for their customers.

Neil’s daughter, Kathy was well prepared to assume the role of President when he passed away. Shortly thereafter, siblings Barry and Joan joined the RYAN team. Each with unique strengths, Kathy, Barry and Joan quickly became/evolved into the management team that has guided them through steady growth over the past 50+ years.

Today, RYAN is one of the largest independent providers of office print technology solutions in New England. RYAN is known as an innovative, service-driven company that cares deeply about its customers.

Kathy, Barry and Joan have made every effort over the years to continue their father’s legacy of conducting business in the most ethical way. The RYAN credo is the same today as it was when Neil Ryan started the company over 50+ years ago – market a great product, provide personalized service, and always be accessible to the customer.