The Key Point Blog

12/18/2020
Jamie Bsales

Cloud-centric infrastructure and support for Windows applications widen its appeal

Konica Minolta’s Workplace Hub “edge” infrastructure computing appliance combines a blade server and essential shared network services with 24/7 remote monitoring and tech support. This blog explores how the Workplace Hub can help those working remote, in the office, or split across both locations.
12/17/2020
Lee Davis

It’s time for the paperless government!

The OMB and NARA have came up with the Transition to Electronic Records directive, which sets goals for federal government agencies to digitize their records-keeping and business processes. This blog explores some of the effects of this directive.
12/16/2020
Colin McMahon

What to expect in 2021

In many ways, COVID-19 has been an accelerator, pushing many industries including print into greater digital readiness. In other words, fulfilling the promise of industry 4.0 transformation, which began many years ago.
12/11/2020
Christine Dunne

But pandemic recovery and areas of opportunity are reasons for optimism

News of job losses as well as Panasonic’s exit from the document scanner market are among the latest challenges facing the office equipment industry. This blog explores what this will mean for OEMs and PSPs in the market.
12/10/2020
Jamie Bsales

The end is upon us, but most users won’t miss it

Introduced more than a decade ago, Google Cloud Print service is ending on December 31, 2020. This blog explores the ramifications and what users can expect for the future.
12/08/2020
Paul Brady

Dealer principal in NSW Australia talks about the ups and downs during a pandemic

We sat down with Lawrence Breen to learn more about Inland Digital, how the dealer has fared since the coronavirus hit, successes and challenges in 2020, and opportunities for next year. This blog explores some of those findings from our interview.
12/02/2020
Anne Valaitis

Moving online post-COVID

The world of business is now online. Products and services are morphing to meet the needs of the COVID-19 consumer. Whether for business or personal—often when you are working from home, it is blurry at best—an e-commerce presence for vendors is no longer a nicety.
11/30/2020
Christine Dunne

Keypoint Intelligence’s research shows challenges around collaboration and file access

Some economies are seeing a “Zoom boom” where the demand for communication technologies fueled by new at-home worker requirements and the use of online meeting platforms are driving growth. This blog explores some of the implications from this finding.
11/25/2020
Christine Dunne

Including home office furniture, promotional apparel, marketing brochures

In this blog, Christine Dunne details her interview and associated podcast with Dave Constas, co-founder and owner of Just the Right Stuff in Syracuse, New York. They discuss how a local print and office supply shop has shifted its focus on growth areas during the pandemic.
11/24/2020
Carl Schell

Former Kyocera VP discusses dealer’s strategy, COVID’s impact, and her career

COVID-19 notwithstanding, the company has grown its print business and hired additional help in sales, thanks to the always powerful combination of continuing to satisfy existing customers and increasing net-new accounts. For a dealer with roughly $2 million in revenue, high double-digit YOY growth is most impressive.