The Key Point Blog

11/01/2022

Mark DiMattei

What IT directors are buying

Managed IT services allow for a way to offload general IT tasks to an expert to reduce costs, improve service quality, and free internal teams to do other work that requires a specialist’s touch. We discuss here some of the key features of managed IT services as well as some important data points.

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10/28/2022

Lindsey Naples

Just in case, Shutterstock has partnered with OpenAI

Shutterstock has announced a partnership with OpenAI to begin selling AI generated images.

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10/26/2022

Carl Schell

Company leader details recent acquisition, recent partnership, and things beyond print

One of Keypoint Intelligence’s goals for 2022 was to strengthen our portfolio. Yeah, I know, it sounds super generic because that could easily be a goal of companies in any industry around the world, but the reality is that we are evolving in concert with the voice of the customer.

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10/25/2022

Keypoint Intelligence

Some takeaways from a few analysts who attended

The most recent PRINTING United Expo was held in Las Vegas from October 19-21. We discuss here some of our favorite exhibits from the event.

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10/24/2022

Mark DiMattei

What scanning can do for your workflow

Scanning capabilities found in many devices allow us to collect and centralize a lot of files, forms, and other pieces that we use daily—which is especially important now as many of us are working in hybrid environments. We discuss here five scanning trends we have noticed for 2022.

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10/21/2022

Rachel Dean

Targeting enhanced collaboration and security for today’s hybrid working environments

Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) recently announced the launch of 11 new A3 monochrome models, ranging in speeds from 26-65 ppm, to complete the rollout of its latest generation of color and monochrome A3 workgroup models, which have been built on a common platform for same user experience across all devices.

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10/21/2022

Rachel Dean

New compact series targets the increased home office user market

Konica Minolta has recently announced the introduction of two new A4 color home office devices: the bizhub C3120i MFP and the bizhub C3100i printer.

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10/21/2022

Greg Cholmondeley

How could you make money with powered print?

Soon it might be possible to print a functional, disposable battery on a sheet of paper using a standard inkjet digital press.

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10/20/2022

Keith Haas

These managers are a driving force for productive in-person and hybrid work environments

In a recent study released earlier this year, people reported that they valued workplaces that promoted their wellbeing over their want of fair pay and flexibility. We discuss here the duties of a Chief Happiness Officer as well as how someone in this position can help to encourage employee mental wellness and reduce burn out.

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10/18/2022

Greg Cholmondeley

New research uncovers challenges and opportunities in the production print market

More detailed analysis shows that in-plants are more likely to use print MIS features for workflow management and fulfillment. In contrast, commercial PSPs tend to primarily use print MIS for estimating.

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