The Key Point Blog

08/02/2022
Mark DiMattei

What they mean and why you should care

There has been plenty discussion of user experience and user interface in the industry, but what do those terms actually mean? We discuss here the basics of both as well as offer some tips for aspiring solution designers.
07/29/2022
Peter Mayhew

Shortening our time in the office of the future

New study shows a majority of the workforce believes it can transition to a 4-day work week.
07/22/2022
Mark DiMattei

Looking at how smart your smartphone can be

Most people carry at least a smartphone on them at all times, and have loaded their device up with the apps they use the most, but how many actually think about the AI functionality of these apps? We discuss here 10 common forms of AI found in mobile devices and their everyday use.
07/20/2022
Carl Schell

Which two companies came out on top in this topical Market Insights study?

The ability to connect and communicate virtually has been accelerated, amplified, and improved since remote work has become part of everyday life. We discuss here the winners of the first BLI Pacesetter Awards in Remote Conference & Collaboration as well as the basis behind these awards.
07/19/2022
Rachel Dean

Company launches 26 new A3 color and mono devices

HP recently announced the launch of the HP LaserJet Managed E800/E700 series, which includes 26 devices in total. We discuss here some of the key features as well as the effects these devices will have on the hybrid office.
07/18/2022
Jamie Bsales

He drove the company to embrace innovation to expand beyond print

Xerox Vice Chairman and CEO John Visentin recently passed due to complications from an ongoing illness. We discuss here Mr. Visentin's impact on Xerox's direction as well as his influence in the industry.
07/15/2022
Peter Mayhew

A progress report on the company’s journey to 2030

HP has reported good progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals. We discuss here the findings HP has released regarding its HP Amplify Impact program, sustainability efforts, and challenges the company still faces.
07/08/2022
Mark DiMattei

Reducing e-waste or creating more: you decide!

Earlier this month, the European Union announced that it was going to require all new smartphones, laptops, and tablets to use a common charger by 2026. We discuss here the implications, challenges, and benefits that this new ruling can have on the market.
07/07/2022
Peter Mayhew

Ricoh Europe wins first-ever BLI Pacesetter Award in Remanufactured Hardware from Keypoint Intelligence

The refurbishing and sale of used equipment had previously been a relatively incremental activity for office vendors, but some manufacturers have taken the opportunity to make better use of their returning hardware and structured remanufacturing processes to place used equipment back into the market. We discuss here the winner of the BLI Pacesetter award for remanufactured hardware.
07/06/2022
Mark Davis

A detailed overview of results and analysis of key industry players

Each year, Keypoint Intelligence publishes a document looking at the financial health of manufacturers in the global office equipment industry. We discuss here some of the key points from this report.