A new smart factory in Isahaya may be the answer
Kyocera Corporation recently announced that it has acquired about 37 acres of land for a new smart factory at the Minami Isahaya Industrial Park in Isahaya City, Japan. We discuss here the implications this construction will have on the semiconductor market as well as for Kyocera.Looking at realignment in the print industry over the past decade
We have all grown used to consolidation in the print industry. We all expect it to continue. Having options is always a good thing, but how many options do there really need to be?Credit card loyalty programs and mobile apps attract younger consumers
Even before the recent economic challenges and notable bank failures, consumers of all ages have been attracted to large national banks for their credit card loyalty programs and mobile capabilities.Is this just a bit of snake oil or is there something more to it?
For any business attempting to stand out amongst the marketing clutter, the “magalogue” is a marketing tool designed to do just that. We discuss here the features of magalogues as well as the effect they can have on the market.Print buyers recognize the benefits and consumers do, too!
In the never-ending battle for consumer attention, marketing managers have a variety of communication options—digital and physical—for reaching their customers.Modularity covers all the angles
Today, Canon announced the next edition of its UVGel line, the Colorado M-Series. Earlier this month, I had an opportunity to take an up-close, in-person look at the M-Series and found it to be impressive for many reasons—which is not surprising as Canon is offering the new line with modular options that “cover all the angles.”Company continues its evolution of devices for office, hybrid, and remote workers
Today at the Amplify Partner Conference, HP is announcing the launch of a new A4 lineup that delivers printing solutions for businesses of all sizes.What can you do when you can’t trust your eyes and ears?
With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and superior technology, we must now be as vigilant with our videos as we have been with our images.The box will say “Ricoh,” but everything else will stay the same
When it was first announced that Ricoh was acquiring PFU Limited (manufacturer of Fujitsu-branded scanners), some wondered if Ricoh would restrict the sale of Fujitsu scanner products on e-commerce platforms and through competing channel partners. This blog takes a look at the most recent development of this acquisition and the effect it could have on the marketplace.Sharp upgrades its smart workplace portfolio, while Kodak Alaris gets more feet on the street
Sharp and Kodak Alaris have struck an agreement on a strategic alliance that will allow Sharp’s 17 direct sales offices and 300+ channel partners to sell and support the Kodak Alaris line of capture hardware and software. We discuss here the effect this agreement will have on the market.
