The Key Point Blog

05/30/2023

Carl Schell

Dealer-focused webinar looks at all things IT, with an assist from Pulse Technology’s Chip Miceli

They used to say that “The sun never sets on the British empire,” and the same is true of IT development. It is constant, at times progressive, and typically rapid.

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05/22/2023

Carl Schell

It’s not just digital transformation, it’s also scan acceleration

Digital transformation (DX) is nothing new. Even if DX was here long in advance of the COVID-19 pandemic, that singular event pushed its value proposition up the grid of importance.

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05/08/2023

Carl Schell

More on Keypoint Intelligence’s exploration into additive manufacturing

An object printed with 3D technology is cool to hold and inspect, no matter what it is. Understanding everything there is to know about additive manufacturing, however, can be daunting.

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04/26/2023

Anne Valaitis

You can let the professionals handle it, but who is left holding the bag?

Outsourcing is primarily linked to how many hands and brains are available at any given time to complete specific one-off or ongoing projects. We discuss here some of the key concepts of IT outsourcing and its effects on the market.

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04/25/2023

Carl Schell

Homegrown tech, power of partnerships resulting in an even more well-rounded company

Building on a successful run of roadshows last year, Sharp’s US outfit parlayed that momentum with ever-increasing positivity as well as strategic creativity to deliver an engaging experience.

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04/17/2023

Carl Schell

Our “green” content drive for Earth Day week starts here!

In the print industry specifically, sustainability has stepped up to the mic like the front man in your favorite band. The amount of marketing and messaging and promotion around sustainability has for sure seen an uptick in the United States, but even in other regions where eco-responsibility had already made significant gains.

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03/17/2023

Carl Schell

And 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.

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03/15/2023

Carl Schell

Industry pro fills newly created role of Managed IT Services Principal Analyst

The path forward for dealers lies, in large part, in managed IT services. But because many of them fit snugly under a recurring revenue umbrella, the channel has been more active with IT in today’s evolving hybrid business ecosystem.

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03/06/2023

Carl Schell

Further education from Keypoint Intelligence’s 2022 Channel Survey

The Keypoint Intelligence 2022 Channel Survey sure does have some important, strategic research and data. What you see here is an infinitesimal sliver of the pie. Have a look and let your brain wander!

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02/14/2023

Carl Schell

Keypoint Intelligence delivers prime UVERCE® education to dealers, for dealers

The question isn’t “if,” it’s “when.” Could be about sanding and staining your deck or the timing of a fantasy football trade, but when it comes to e-commerce and sales enablement for dealers—when is now.

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