The Key Point Blog

09/17/2024

Keypoint Intelligence

ROIs are measured by order numbers, not foot traffic

The 2024 edition of the PRINTING United Expo opened its doors on September 10 in Las Vegas. We provide here an overview of key features presented in wide format, software, and textile printing initiatives.

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09/16/2024

Mark DiMattei

Why we need human-produced content if AI is to survive

By now, we all know that artificial intelligence (AI) can struggle sometimes with the “intelligence” part due to hallucinations and decreases in capability. We discuss here the dangers of allowing AI to be trained on itself.

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09/13/2024

Carl Schell

In a big year for big iron, how have you fared?

Production print remains rife with opportunity, including in those emerging parts of the space, but still, are enough dealers selling production print?

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09/09/2024

Carl Schell

Our annual look at these major players in print, managed IT services, and acquisitions

Mega dealers comprise a teeny tiny percentage of the roughly 1,750 dealers we have in the United States. Still, no one can argue that they’re also responsible for a not insignificant percentage of sales made in the industry.

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09/06/2024

Lindsey Naples

Insights from Keypoint Intelligence’s latest study

Keypoint Intelligence recently published a comprehensive report exploring the critical role of executive leadership in AI adoption and the challenges they face, highlighting the very real and very present challenge of moving forward whether we’re ready to or not.

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09/05/2024

Eve Padula

Attract attention and drive engagement via the mailbox, not just the inbox

We all know that digital is the future, but traditional direct mail remains a powerful marketing tool for reaching consumers. We discuss here key findings from our recent survey with consumers about their experiences with direct mail.

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09/03/2024

Bridget Dedian

Here’s what was happening while you were soaking up the last days of summer

Staying up to date with the news is beneficial from an educational standpoint, but can be difficult to maintain. We discuss here the top news articles provided by our News Service for the month of August.

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09/03/2024

Johnny Shell

Faster speeds and superior quality for digital textile printing

Epson has expanded its SureColor F-Series with the introduction of the SureColor F9570 and F9570H dye-sublimation printers. These new 64" models are designed to address the demands of diverse markets— including sports apparel, home décor, promotional products, and soft signage—with advanced features tailored for high-volume production environments.

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08/30/2024

Greg Cholmondeley

How ePS’s new architecture and vision will ease the transition for EPMS customers

Late yesterday, eProductivity Software (ePS) announced its acquisition of US-based Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS).

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08/30/2024

Lee Davis

One thing was clear: fundamentals are very important

During the opening keynote of Vision 24, The 20 MSP CEO Tim Conkle stressed the importance of going back to the basics and practicing fundamentals. We discuss here the top three key points Conkle addressed.

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