The Key Point Blog

05/29/2025

Kris Alvarez & Peter Mayhew

Industry challenges are high on the agenda in Estonia

Each year, the European imaging supplies aftermarket comes together for its annual conference and awards ceremony. Here, we discuss the key features of the 2025 event.

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05/28/2025

Johnny Shell

How AI and automation can help, with some Keypoint recommendations

The recent tariffs are the latest disruption to knock market predictability off the shelf. We discuss here how these new trade measures are affecting the wide format print market.

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05/27/2025

Lisa Brown

Key points to help PSPs navigate artificial intelligence regulation

As AI becomes more embedded in production print, the EU AI Act introduces new obligations and opportunities. We discuss here some key aspects of this law and its effect on the market.

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05/27/2025

German Sacristan & Keith LaVangie

A global community gathers to explore what’s next for industrial print

Held at the Long Beach Convention Center from May 14-17, Dscoop Edge 2025 was a high-energy and successful show for all involved. We discuss here some key features of the show.

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05/23/2025

Lindsey Naples

The growing propensity to rely on artificial intelligence for more than just information…

Conversations around AI relationships have been ramping up, and the numbers are staggering. Our recent Keypoint Intelligence infographic “ChatGPT Loves Me, It Loves Me Not” highlights just how blurry the line between human connection and AI companionship has become.

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05/22/2025

Deborah Hawkins

Time to dust off the tux and wait with bated breath

The annual Technology Reseller Awards will be presented in London this evening at a glittering gala event, with a total of 29 categories ranging from “Cybersecurity Distributor of the Year” to “SMB Reseller of the Year."

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05/22/2025

Anne Valaitis

The reality of artificial intelligence in multifunction printers

Digging into Keypoint's Market Insights report to show you where we're at now and where we could be, sooner than you know it.

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05/20/2025

Keypoint Intelligence

Unknown factors can lead to annoyance and mounting frustration

With so many unresolved questions around supply increases, equipment pricing, and spare parts availability, it’s no wonder that OEM vendors, converters, and print service providers (PSPs) alike are experiencing considerable concern.

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05/20/2025

Riley McNulty

Physical AI and the Future of Automation

At Automate 2025 in Detroit, Deepu Talla (Vice President of Robotics and Edge AI at NVIDIA) delivered a compelling keynote that captured a pivotal moment in industrial automation, what he termed “the rise of physical AI.”

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05/15/2025

Eve Padula

Well-crafted printed materials still drive engagement

Today’s consumers expect more from the brands they do business with than ever before. In addition to personalized interactions, consumers expect their experiences to be seamless across all media channels.

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