The Key Point Blog
The box will say “Ricoh,” but everything else will stay the same
When it was first announced that Ricoh was acquiring PFU Limited (manufacturer of Fujitsu-branded scanners), some wondered if Ricoh would restrict the sale of Fujitsu scanner products on e-commerce platforms and through competing channel partners. This blog takes a look at the most recent development of this acquisition and the effect it could have on the marketplace.
ReadSharp upgrades its smart workplace portfolio, while Kodak Alaris gets more feet on the street
Sharp and Kodak Alaris have struck an agreement on a strategic alliance that will allow Sharp’s 17 direct sales offices and 300+ channel partners to sell and support the Kodak Alaris line of capture hardware and software. We discuss here the effect this agreement will have on the market.
ReadHow this can be a driver in future automation solutions
On February 9, ConnectWise announced its new integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools: ConnectWise Automate and ConnectWise RMM. We discuss here some of the key features of the tools as well as the benefits of adopting AI into the process.
ReadAnd were you even aware of Global Recycling Day?
Recycling and the replanting of trees are merely two of the many facets of sustainability. The subject has been around for ages, but its density and meaning have surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent supply chain crisis.
ReadA quick look at fresh devices from Mimaki and Roland
It’s been about three years since direct-to-film (DTF) inkjet transfer first came to the decorated apparel market, and the technology has certainly exploded. This blog explores some new entrants into the DTF market and the effects these devices will have on the market.
ReadProductivity increases for heavy stocks and lower energy consumption
The new Canon ProStream 3000 series aims to address roll-fed inkjet market demand concerning better productivity on a large variety of media and lower energy consumption. This blog explores some key features of the ProStream 3000 and its effects on the market.
ReadAI is transforming huge datasets into predictive text to varying success
Large Language Models (LLMs) are used in many of the chatbots that have recently received notoriety for being able to create children’s books, articles for magazines, and menus. This infographic offers some key details about LLMs and discusses recent developments regarding their use.
ReadEpson’s innovative “paper upcycler” could change how we recycle paper
Epson's Paperlab A-8000 is a device that seeks to help companies expand on their "green" initiatives to form a closed circuit for recycling and reusing paper. We discuss here some of the features of the device as well as the benefits it could provide to its users.
ReadA quick history of DTF devices and their projected growth
At the recent Printwear and Promotion show, we were introduced to a number of direct to garment and direct to film devices. We discuss here some of the key features of this technology as well as the benefits of its use.
ReadDo print buyers purchase based on price…or value?
Most companies in the printing supply chain believe that print is not a commodity…but what does the buyer think? Price is always a powerful part of any buying criteria for any industry, and print is no exception.
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