The Key Point Blog

07/16/2025
Jamie Bsales

Full range of traditional and cybersecurity IT services are now available to Canon’s direct accounts

Canon U.S.A. announced it is jumping into the managed IT services (MITS) market by partnering with Supra ITS. We discuss here the key features of this partnership and expected effects on the market.
07/01/2025
Anne Valaitis

A strategic alliance to better the printer market

Ricoh USA and Brother International Corporation recently entered an alliance focused on the US market to enhance Ricoh’s A4 printer portfolio through the inclusion of Brother’s Workhorse Series of business-class devices.
06/24/2025
Mark Davis

Epson’s DS-1730 and DS-1760WN offer scanning solutions for various verticals

Epson recently announced the launch of its new flatbed document scanning solutions: the DS-1730 and the DS-1760WN. We discuss here the key features of these new devices.
04/14/2025
Randy Dazo

Being educated helps you prepare for each market rise and fall

Tariffs affect many industries, including print, and it’s important to understand the implications so we can navigate uncertain times.
03/18/2025
Keith Haas

A glimpse at HP’s AI-powered products and solutions

We recently had the opportunity to get an early look at some of the upcoming products and solutions that HP was offering at their Amplify Conference Preview event. We discuss here the key findings and major announcements of the event.
02/04/2025
German Sacristan

Next-gen investments for books and commercial printing

HP is sharpening its focus on the publishing and commercial print markets, while accelerating the transition of print volumes from offset to digital. We discuss here the launch of the new PageWide Web Press T500M HD press and a new flagship press in the T400 Series.
12/02/2024
German Sacristan

Are all potential digital printing volumes being produced digitally?

While we are seeing a shift from offset to digital printing, we don't know if all the potential digital printing volumes are being produced digitally. We discuss here the findings from a recent study as well as Keypoint Intelligence's Cross Over Point Estimator Tool.
11/08/2024
Priya Gohil

Creativity, sustainability, and the role of print in a changing world

Organized by the print and paper advocacy group Two Sides alongside the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), the 14th annual Power of Print seminar brought together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to explore the vital role print plays in today’s hybrid media landscape.
11/04/2024
Bridget Dedian

Here’s what happened as the air grew crisp and autumn’s colors brightened the season

Thanks to our News Service, we cover everything from print to managed IT to smart workplace and beyond. We discuss here the top news stories from October.
10/08/2024
Anne Valaitis

Image Star's Approach to Office Technology Distribution

The office technology industry is experiencing significant shifts, and distributors are adapting their strategies in response. We discuss here the expanded offerings and services at Image Star, a distributor focused on office equipment and print supplies.