The Key Point Podcast

Keypoint Intelligence's Lee Davis, Associate Director of Software/Scanners, is joined by Joseph Odore, Global US&C Portfolio Marketing Manager at Kodak Alaris, to discuss the power of TWAIN Direct. The two run through what the open source protocol does and how it helps overcome problems with scanning in the hybrid workplace era.

Greg Cholmondeley, Director of Production Workflow Software, and Matthias Prinz, Founder and Managing Director of Zaikio, chat about the challenges printers face when ordering supplies. Matthias explains how Zaikio's new offering streamlines supplies procurement, too.

Greg Cholmondeley, Director of Production Workflow Software, speaks with Jan De Roeck, Marketing Director at Esko, about how businesses should consider where they are in their digital transformation journey to determine their strategy, and the solutions and advisory expertise Esko offers. Labels and packaging comprise an industry segment that desperately needs workflow automation—hear Greg and Jan...

Keypoint Intelligence Consulting Editor Christine Dunne speaks with Henrik Diesing, Manager of the Engineering Design Group at Bitzer Scroll, about the refrigerant compressor manufacturer's use of 3D printing. Within the design and production plant where Diesing works, for example, 3D printing is used to make mockups of fixtures for inspecting the compressors, better visualize the design of compre...

German Sacristan, Director of On Demand Printing & Publishing at Keypoint Intelligence, speaks with friend, former colleague, and consultant extraordinaire Jean Lloyd about how PSPs can sell the value of print in more meaningful ways. The two also discuss overcoming challenges as well as implementing strategic plans to fuel growth at a print business.

Keypoint Intelligence Associate Director Colin McMahon and CEO of the Americas for rooom Andrew J. Nash break down rooom and its new selection of suites aimed at companies looking to bolster and enhance online brand communications. The two discuss the upcoming metaverse and its implications on business as we know it (and check out our blog on rooom's recent announcement ).

Associate Director Colin McMahon and Balti Virtual CEO & Co-Founder Will Gee discuss the growth of augmented reality as a marketing tool. The two examine its relationship with print as well as the benefits even simplistic AR has brought in terms of data analytics and measuring consumer behavior. The conversation covers the impact of COVID-19 on the AR space and how virtual reality is progressing,...

Evan Geibel, publisher at the historic Cortland Standard newspaper in Central New York, speaks with Keypoint Intelligence Consulting Editor Christine Dunne about print in journalism and the ever-evolving news industry. He shares why the newspaper has been around since 1867, what readers and advertisers appreciate about print, and his company's plans for the future, among other topics.

Associate Director Colin McMahon chats with FuturePrint co-Founder Frazer Chesterman on just how much print has changed since the start of 2020. The two look at the pandemic, the need for long-term strategy and innovation, and how different segments of the print industry are responding (or not responding) to the challenges created by COVID-19.

Dr. Greg Stock, an orthodontist with Callahan, Flanagan, Smith, and Stock Orthodontics, joins Keypoint Intelligence Consulting Editor Christine Dunne to discuss the use of 3D printing in his practice. From making models for retainers to printing trays to help put on braces, 3D printing improves accuracy, avoids the need for the dreaded putty impression, and has huge potential for directly printing...

Kevin Neal, CEO of P3id Technologies, joins Keypoint Intelligence's Lee Davis, Associate Director of Software/Scanners, to discuss what TWAIN Direct does, the differentiating factors of the solution, and how it can help businesses enhance their capture portfolio.

Lee Davis, Keypoint Intelligence's Associate Director of Software/Scanners, discusses which devices took home recent BLI Picks, and why, with Office Group Director Deborah Hawkins. They also talk about scanner test methodology and key features that help made this crop of recipients stand out.

Keypoint Intelligence Office Group Director Deborah Hawkins talks with Associate Director Kaitlin Shaw about the winning A4 models for the BLI Summer 2021 Picks season. The two discuss the winning devices and why they stood out among the competition.  

Keypoint Intelligence Office Group Director Deborah Hawkins talks with Associate Director George Mikolay about the winning A3 models for the BLI Summer 2021 Picks season. The two discuss the key features and functions needed on A3 devices in today's current environment, how lab testing has evolved to meet those needs, and how the Pick-winning models stood apart from the rest of the contenders this...

Digital pigment technologies, which have helped shape the customization culture prevalent among many of today's online shoppers, are now making their way into textile DTF. In this podcast, Keypoint Intelligence's Mike Bertini explains how pigment solutions are helping to fuel a revolution among textile printers.

Keypoint Intelligence Research Analyst Colin McMahon talks with BodySwaps CEO and Co-Founder Christophe Mallet about their soft skills simulator, the importance of virtual reality, and how it will unlock new frontiers in training and workplace communication.

Ryan McAbee, Director of Production Workflow Services, talks with Esko's Yael Cooper, Label Marketing Director for Inline Inspection Products, and Jan De Roeck, Marketing Director, about the Esko AVT iCenter solution and the importance for label converters to use a quality management system. The three dive into various topics around standardization, automation, and quality inspections as they exam...

Keypoint Intelligence Research Analyst Colin McMahon talks about sustainable packaging with Sam Boex, Co-Founder of Flexi-Hex. The two break down the company's origins, discuss how it has evolved, and explore the importance of reducing plastic in the packaging supply chain. For a demonstration of Flexi-Hex in action, check out this cool video !

Editorial Analyst Colin McMahon sits down with David Sweetnam, Director of EMEA/Asia Research & Lab Services, to discuss the rollout of Keypoint Intelligence's new Production 2.0 test service. The two break down exactly what sets this innovation apart, along with why it was done and how it can help make a difference for clients looking to fully evaluate and understand the production print hardware...

Keypoint Intelligence Director Ryan McAbee speaks again with Christian Weyer, Managing Director of Technology at Zaikio, to get an update on the company's milestones on their path to "democratise the printing industry." We also explore the many potential benefits of the Zaikio platform for industry suppliers and software providers that join. Industry suppliers and software vendors can learn more o...

In this episode, Keypoint Intelligence Consulting Editor Christine Dunne gets the scoop on the wide format printing market (at least in upstate New York) from Kim O'Brien, an account executive at SpeedPro Central New York with 24 years of experience selling wide format. O'Brien also discusses recent challenges as well as ways she and the company have overcome them.

Keypoint Intelligence Consulting Editor Christine Dunne speaks with Chuck Werninger, Senior Manager & Records Management Officer at the Houston Independent School District, about the role of print in student learning. Not only can print help students better engage with material, but it can also level the playing field across the student body and integrate cutting-edge and personalization capabilit...

Research Analyst Colin McMahon talks with Keypoint Intelligence's Mike Bertini, Director of Textile & Direct to Garment/Fabric Printing, about recent placement data from 2020 and what it means to the DTG segment. The two discuss exactly how DTG has managed to find success and growth at a time when many other segments of the print industry are struggling to compete.

Carl Schell of Keypoint Intelligence and Dale Stein, Co-Founder of the Technology Assurance Group, discuss how the pandemic brought the cloud and the remote workforce into sharp focus, where things stand today, and what IT solutions and technologies will become more important moving forward.

John Parker, Senior Digital Systems Specialist at Advanced Office in California, speaks with Keypoint Intelligence Consulting Editor Christine Dunne about ways his dealership is handling digital marketing and selling. Other topics discussed include document workflow software and being flexible with customers whose office landscapes have changed.