The Key Point Blog

09/30/2024

Lindsey Naples

Familiar names from Keypoint Intelligence discuss the future of work and more

I recently had the opportunity to sit in on a special edition of The Imaging Channel’s Analyst Corner Live! webinar series, featuring Keypoint Intelligence's Deborah Hawkins and Anne Valaitis.

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09/27/2024

Carl Schell

Time to wrap some context around artificial intelligence

Two months ago, I read a quick article on how the hype around artificial intelligence had seemingly met a dose of reality. Stocks on Wall Street were cooling, in part, due to a more bearish perspective on AI.

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09/26/2024

German Sacristan

Proposed duties on printing plates may be a turning point for the industry

The US Department of Commerce has announced plans for tariffs on aluminum lithographic printing plates imported from Japan and China. We discuss here the effects this will have on the print market.

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09/24/2024

Anne Valaitis

A new approach to printing technology

At its annual HP Imagine innovation event, HP presented new technologies related to the future of work, focusing on its HP Print AI solution. We discuss here some of its key features and effects on the market.

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09/23/2024

India Tatro

A look at emerging trends in label and packaging technologies

From September 10-12, Labelexpo Americas 2024 continued its tradition as one of the premier events for the label and packaging industry. We discuss here key findings from the event.

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09/23/2024

Lindsey Naples

The newest issue to plague the AI landscape and how to spot it

The problem with AI washing is that it can lead to a misunderstanding of what AI can actually do and create unrealistic expectations.

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09/20/2024

Mark DiMattei

Staying up to date with technology is paramount for every company

While everyone is familiar with the needs of being up to date with their software and solutions, many still allow their tools to become obsolete. We discuss here the dangers of procrastination regarding technology.

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09/19/2024

Carl Schell

Another banner year for spreading the education vibes

One of the most rewarding announcements every year in the print and smart technology industry is when the Business Technology Association (BTA) reveals its scholarship winners.

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09/19/2024

Greg Cholmondeley & German Sacristan

How will this move impact production and wide format printing?

The recent announcement of Epson’s acquisition of Fiery has raised several questions about the future of both companies and the wider printing market.

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09/18/2024

Deborah Hawkins

Impact Networking becomes first reseller in the United States

Katun Corporation has announced the launch of its first line of A3 MFPs. We discuss here the key details of the Arivia series, comprised of 11 toner-based A3 models spread across four engine families.

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