The Key Point Blog

05/17/2022
German Sacristan

Looking at how printers will shift in the industry

Since inkjet improved its printing quality, more print volumes have shifted from EP to inkjet because of productivity and cost. That should be the consistent trend moving forward…but where does that leave EP?
05/16/2022
Eve Padula

Particularly for students, the method of reading impacts comprehension!

The pandemic has changed so much about how we work, shop, interact with one another, and even how we learn. We discuss here how digital learning has affected students and means to overcome these challenges.
05/03/2022
Carl Schell & Jamie Bsales

Production print and digital transformation central to company’s new Client Engagement Center

Making the Client Engagement Center the centerpiece of this week’s Konica Minolta 2022 Dealer Summit was clearly the right move. Located at the company’s US headquarters in Ramsey, New Jersey, the CEC houses devices Konica Minolta offers in production print, wide format, labels and packaging, as well as digital embellishment. These represent growth areas (industrial print is up 151% year-over-year) and are, obviously, critical for the company as it shifts into high gear with its dealers.
05/03/2022
Deborah Hawkins

An important new insight for all printer, supplies, and paper brands

No one needs to be told that online purchasing increased during the pandemic, but Keypoint Intelligence’s latest Multi-Client Study, A4 Hardware and Supplies in the E-Commerce Channel, looks much deeper at future “stickiness” for many customer groups.
05/02/2022
Rachel Dean

Series speaks to hybrid working and increased collaboration

Sharp recently announced the launch of its first seven new color models that will replace Sharp’s complete lineup of A3 office color and monochrome devices. We discuss here the impact and implications this will have on the market and for the company.
05/02/2022
Rachel Dean

The company is expanding its portfolio with four new devices

HP Inc. recently announced additions to its HP ScanJet Pro and Enterprise series. We discuss here how this new lineup will impact the company as well as promote digitization of hardcopy files.
04/29/2022
Lee Davis

Armed with Fujitsu’s scanner tech, Ricoh has an impressive arsenal of digital workplace tools

Ricoh announced that it is purchasing an 80% stake in Fujitsu’s scanner business. We discuss here the implications for both companies as well as the affect this purchase will have on the scanner market.
04/28/2022
Christine Dunne

Print is huge, mistakes don’t define you, and benefits matter

Before I depart as Consulting Editor at Keypoint Intelligence for a new opportunity, I wanted to share three lessons I have learned from my 10 years with the company.
04/27/2022
Jamie Bsales

Proprietary study results in BLI Pacesetter Award in Comprehensive MPS Programs

MPS is again a leading engine for growth and profitability in the office equipment market.
04/26/2022
Mark Davis

Canon’s new offering for the SOHO market

Canon has announced three new product series, expanding their offerings for the SOHO market.