The Key Point Blog

03/18/2024
Keith Haas

What the EU AI Act means for regulations put on artificial intelligence moving forward

Governance around AI has become an increasingly important area of discussion and, so far, there has not been much action taken to address the risks it potentially poses. We discuss here the recently endorsed Artificial Intelligence Act in the European Union as well as the effects it can have on AI.
03/11/2024
Mark DiMattei

Blind faith in AI is causing trouble for its users

Recently, an event calling itself “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” was created with artificial intelligence and ended up being a disaster, partially due to an over-reliance on AI. We discuss here some of the most recent examples of blind trust in AI and suggest some ways to overcome these problems.
03/07/2024
Priya Gohil

What can attendees expect from one of the print industry’s leading show?

As we approach drupa 2024, Jean Lloyd, Keypoint Intelligence’s Principal Analyst of Labels & Packaging, joined INKISH Founder and Editor Morton Reitoft in a conversation that shared insights on the evolution and impact of inkjet in the packaging market, as well as discussing the opportunities it presents to attendees at this year’s much-anticipated print show. We provide here some key topics from their discussion as well as their thoughts on the labels and packaging market.
03/06/2024
Kris Alvarez & Peter Mayhew

Understanding the recent denial of the import ban lift and what’s to come

We’ve kept a close eye on the evolving situation with Ninestar since it first came to light.
03/04/2024
Eric Zimmerman

Three ways to decrease your footprint and not your bottom line

The critical role of sustainability in the wide format print service industry highlights how adopting eco-friendly materials, digitalization, and waste reduction can enhance both environmental responsibility and profitability. We provide here three key points that can help explore dual benefit of sustainability efforts in fostering both ecological and economic well-being.
02/26/2024
Gabriel Alers & Shawn Preval

The demographics of generative AI use

The power of generative AI has been unleashed to the masses and its capabilities seem limitless. Keypoint Intelligence recently conducted our Consumer Survey 2023 study to dig further into the consumer perspective and case uses for generative AI, which we discuss here.
02/13/2024
Priya Gohil

On the campaign trail and at the ballot box, print will be everywhere

It is a huge year for elections, with billions of people set to vote during the next 12 months, and print is king when it comes to elections. We discuss here the benefits of print for electoral uses.
02/09/2024
Deborah Hawkins

Learning how to get the most out of hybrid work environments

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 was held at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, attracting 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries as well as connecting art, culture, and technology with the audio visual (AV) and systems integrations industries in a place for tech resellers to meet new suppliers and network with peers. We discuss here some of the key features of the show, focusing on hyrbid work environments and smart technology.
02/08/2024
Greg Cholmondeley

AI, automation, and beyond will rule the headlines

Keypoint Intelligence has just released its 2024 predictions for the print production software market report for subscribers. We explore here how the print industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, largely driven by advancements in production workflow software.
02/01/2024
Peter Mayhew

A review of Ambiente Working and RemanExpo in Frankfurt, Germany

Ambiente Working is a response to the changing workspace, recognizing that offices are repurposing, while RemanExpo focuses on remanufacturers of hardware, supplies, and their associated components. We discuss here some of the key features of the Ambiente and RemanExpo shows9.