What to expect in 2021
In many ways, COVID-19 has been an accelerator, pushing many industries including print into greater digital readiness. In other words, fulfilling the promise of industry 4.0 transformation, which began many years ago.Two days dedicated to reaching the future
In an example of the latter, Reuters decided to launch a virtual forum, dubbed MOMENTUM. However, unlike many others, the focus of MOMENTUM was not on COVID-19 but rather what comes next. Innovation was the dominant theme as companies such as HP, Microsoft, UPS, Zoom, and others held panels discussing technological developments and refining decentralized work solutionsBut pandemic recovery and areas of opportunity are reasons for optimism
News of job losses as well as Panasonic’s exit from the document scanner market are among the latest challenges facing the office equipment industry. This blog explores what this will mean for OEMs and PSPs in the market.The end is upon us, but most users won’t miss it
Introduced more than a decade ago, Google Cloud Print service is ending on December 31, 2020. This blog explores the ramifications and what users can expect for the future.Dealer principal in NSW Australia talks about the ups and downs during a pandemic
We sat down with Lawrence Breen to learn more about Inland Digital, how the dealer has fared since the coronavirus hit, successes and challenges in 2020, and opportunities for next year. This blog explores some of those findings from our interview.Projecting wider industry movements in a time of increased acceleration
Around the start of every year, Keypoint Intelligence’s subject matter experts release a series of roadmaps that outline the trends we expect to see in the coming months. In a recent webinar, our Production Group Directors (along with CS&PO Randy Dazo) discussed such movements that are impacting the print industry.Moving online post-COVID
The world of business is now online. Products and services are morphing to meet the needs of the COVID-19 consumer. Whether for business or personal—often when you are working from home, it is blurry at best—an e-commerce presence for vendors is no longer a nicety.An update to the April and June surveys
In April and June of this year, Big Picture Magazine and Keypoint Intelligence conducted surveys of sign shops, commercial printers, and in-plants to gain a perspective on how the industry is coping with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog explores updates to this data.Keypoint Intelligence’s research shows challenges around collaboration and file access
Some economies are seeing a “Zoom boom” where the demand for communication technologies fueled by new at-home worker requirements and the use of online meeting platforms are driving growth. This blog explores some of the implications from this finding.Including home office furniture, promotional apparel, marketing brochures
In this blog, Christine Dunne details her interview and associated podcast with Dave Constas, co-founder and owner of Just the Right Stuff in Syracuse, New York. They discuss how a local print and office supply shop has shifted its focus on growth areas during the pandemic.
