The Key Point Blog

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.
02/05/2024
Carl Schell

Mega dealer seeks greater balance between managed IT services and print

There are 18 mega dealers in the United States. Applied Innovation is a card-carrying member and shows no sign of slowing down.
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.
01/29/2024
Carl Schell

Quick mindshare from the Keypoint Intelligence Workplace Group

Before we hit February, let’s take a quick look at where some of the opportunities lie for dealers over this year in the print industry and beyond.
01/26/2024
Mark Davis

From hardware to software, AI reigns supreme at this year’s show

The message of the Bett Education Technology show at London’s ExCel Centre was straightforward: Digital technologies combined with correct, robust use in education can deliver remarkable results.
01/24/2024
Anne Valaitis

Latest Keypoint Intelligence study explores key trends

This month, Keypoint Intelligence released the Managed IT Services (MITS) Partner Market Insights through our Office CompleteView Advisory Service.
01/23/2024
Jamie Bsales

National Cybersecurity Alliance Data Privacy Week coincides with a breach of 26 billion records

In this series, in conjunction with Agile Cybersecurity Solutions (ACS, our cybersecurity testing and consulting partner), Keypoint Intelligence investigates the many facets of cybersecurity to deliver insight and strategy. Check back here often for more free information and insights to help you navigate the potentially treacherous waters of cybersecurity.
01/22/2024
Carl Schell

Time to analyze year-over-year buying activity!

Last year saw the fewest number of dealers that were bought by other dealers since before 2015. While we were getting further away from the outset of COVID-19 as well as any supply chain issues, inflation rose like a grizzly on its hind legs and roared.
01/19/2024
Lisa Brown

Keypoint Intelligence’s MPS Market Insights study provides the details

While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for remote and mobile customer support, along with cloud-based zero-infrastructure and zero-trust MPS products, the post-COVID landscape brings a continued need for advanced MPS services and solutions such as process automation, managed IT services, and security services to help businesses augment management of their print devices.
01/18/2024
Eric Zimmerman

A sneak peek at the year to come

As we charge full speed ahead into another year, innovation, adaptability, and staying ahead of the curve will be imperative for wide format print service providers (PSPs). In the coming weeks, we here at Keypoint Intelligence will publish our 2024 Wide Format Predictions Roadmap detailing what to expect in 2024.