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The Key Point PodcastInnovations Unleashed - Keypoint Intelligence Previews drupaGreg Cholmondeley, German Sacristan, and Eric Zimmerman, all from Keypoint Intelligence’s Production Group, sit down for a discussion on what to expect at drupa—that once-every-four-year event that’s a must attend for so many in print. From artificial intelligence (AI) integration to robotics process automation (RPA) to sustainable print technologies, the 2024 edition should provide attendees with a comprehensive look into our future.2024-05-0828 min
The Key Point PodcastInnovations Unleashed - Keypoint Intelligence Previews drupaGreg Cholmondeley, German Sacristan, and Eric Zimmerman, all from Keypoint Intelligence’s Production Group, sit down for a discussion on what to expect at drupa—that once-every-four-year event that’s a must attend for so many in print. From artificial intelligence (AI) integration to robotics process automation (RPA) to sustainable print technologies, the 2024 edition should provide attendees with a comprehensive look into our future.2024-05-0828 minThe Key Point PodcastExploring Sustainable Practices in the Printing Industry Greg Cholmondeley, Keypoint Intelligence’s Principal Analyst of Production Workflow Software, explores pioneering sustainability practices in the UK commercial printing industry with a pair of guests, Philip Dodd of Healey’s Printers and Anthony Rowell of Tradeprint. Listen as they discuss their approaches to reducing environmental impact while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction through innovative practices and software solutions. This episode is appropriate for anyone in the printing industry or interested in sustainable business practices.2024-04-2411 minThe Key Point PodcastExploring Sustainable Practices in the Printing IndustryGreg Cholmondeley, Keypoint Intelligence’s Principal Analyst of Production Workflow Software, explores pioneering sustainability practices in the UK commercial printing industry with a pair of guests, Philip Dodd of Healey’s Printers and Anthony Rowell of Tradeprint. Listen as they discuss their approaches to reducing environmental impact while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction through innovative practices and software solutions. This episode is appropriate for anyone in the printing industry or interested in sustainable business practices.2024-04-2411 minThe Key Point PodcastPerceiving Artificial Intelligence Through the Lens of a Commercial PrinterAl Kennickell of the Kennickell Group, a successful commercial printer in Savannah, GA, has been actively exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance printing operations. Keypoint Intelligence's Greg Cholmondeley and German Sacristan sit down with him to learn about the journey, his participation in conferences and meetings, as well as his expectations and requirements from vendor partners to help him advance business using AI. 2024-02-0724 minThe Key Point PodcastPerceiving Artificial Intelligence Through the Lens of a Commercial PrinterAl Kennickell of the Kennickell Group, a successful commercial printer in Savannah, GA, has been actively exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance printing operations. Keypoint Intelligence's Greg Cholmondeley and German Sacristan sit down with him to learn about the journey, his participation in conferences and meetings, as well as his expectations and requirements from vendor partners to help him advance business using AI.2024-02-0724 minThe Key Point PodcastBehind the Scenes of Esko Acquisition of Tilia LabsGreg Cholmondeley (Principal Analyst at Keypoint Intelligence) interviews Jan De Roeck (Marketing Director at Esko) and Tyler Thompson (Solutions Director at Tilia Labs) about how the recent acquisition came about and what the future will bring. Esko is a leader in packaging and label workflow software, while Tilia Labs offers cutting-edge, AI-driven impositioning, ganging, and scheduling solutions.2022-09-0719 minThe Key Point PodcastBehind the Scenes of Esko Acquisition of Tilia LabsGreg Cholmondeley (Principal Analyst at Keypoint Intelligence) interviews Jan De Roeck (Marketing Director at Esko) and Tyler Thompson (Solutions Director at Tilia Labs) about how the recent acquisition came about and what the future will bring. Esko is a leader in packaging and label workflow software, while Tilia Labs offers cutting-edge, AI-driven impositioning, ganging, and scheduling solutions.2022-09-0719 minThe Key Point PodcastParkland Direct Saves Time with Avanti SlingshotParkland Direct implemented its Avanti Slingshot management information system (MIS) right when the pandemic began and now, two years later, the company has cut estimating time in half—with staff that sometimes even works from home. Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley speaks with Barry Witt, IT Manager at Parkland Direct, about the company’s experiences selecting, implementing, and using Avanti Slingshot MIS.2022-06-1515 minThe Key Point PodcastParkland Direct Saves Time with Avanti SlingshotParkland Direct implemented its Avanti Slingshot management information system (MIS) right when the pandemic began and now, two years later, the company has cut estimating time in half—with staff that sometimes even works from home. Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley speaks with Barry Witt, IT Manager at Parkland Direct, about the company’s experiences selecting, implementing, and using Avanti Slingshot MIS.2022-06-1515 minThe Key Point PodcastZaikio’s Platform Is a New Way to Integrate Production SolutionsZaikio’s cloud-based platform that connects print vendors and suppliers is evolving into a print shop management platform. In this engaging conversation, Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley speaks with Karl Ciz, Head of Partnerships at Zaikio, about how Zaikio is creating a new way to integrate productivity solutions to deliver up-to-the-second data between suppliers, vendors, web-to-print, and print management information systems.2022-05-2514 minThe Key Point PodcastThe Zaikio Platform Is a New Way to Integrate Production SolutionsThe Zaikio cloud-based platform connects print vendors and suppliers is evolving into a print shop management platform. In this engaging conversation, Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley speaks with Karl Ciz, Head of Partnerships at Zaikio, about how Zaikio is creating a new way to integrate productivity solutions to deliver up-to-the-second data between suppliers, vendors, web-to-print, and print management information systems.2022-05-2514 minThe Key Point PodcastWeb to Print Is No Longer Nice to Have. It Is a Must Have.Web to Print has been available for decades, but with a low number of installations based on expectations. Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley and German Sacristan speak with Kelvin Bell, Co-Owner of Vpress, about why W2P is so vital today, its challenges, and the opportunities it presents through automation, efficiency, and cost reduction.2022-05-1825 minThe Key Point PodcastWeb to Print Is No Longer Nice to Have. It Is a Must Have.Web to Print has been available for decades, but with a low number of installations based on expectations. Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley and German Sacristan speak with Kelvin Bell, Co-Owner of Vpress, about why W2P is so vital today, its challenges, and the opportunities it presents through automation, efficiency, and cost reduction.2022-05-1825 minThe Key Point PodcastZaikio Will Transform the Print Industry with Its Business PlatformPrint service providers (PSPs) and their suppliers want to simplify and streamline pricing, ordering, and integration, while print buyers are always looking to avoid unpleasant surprises. Karl Ciz, Head of Partnerships at Zaikio, speaks with Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley, Principal Analyst of Production Workflow Software, about Zaikio’s system that enables the interchanging of data between PSPs and suppliers—and how it will transform the print industry.2022-05-1210 minThe Key Point PodcastZaikio Will Transform the Print Industry with Its Business PlatformPrint service providers (PSPs) and their suppliers want to simplify and streamline pricing, ordering, and integration, while print buyers are always looking to avoid unpleasant surprises. Karl Ciz, Head of Partnerships at Zaikio, speaks with Keypoint Intelligence’s Greg Cholmondeley, Principal Analyst of Production Workflow Software, about Zaikio’s system that enables the interchanging of data between PSPs and suppliers—and how it will transform the print industry.2022-05-1210 minThe Key Point PodcastSmall Print Services Provider Uses AI to Streamline ImpositioningGreg Cholmondeley, Director of Production Workflow Software at Keypoint Intelligence, interviews Leiman Chan, CEO and CTO of Nonstop Printing, about his experience with Tilia Labs’ solutions for automating the impositioning process for his small, California-based print shop, which focuses on high-quality color books and graphic novels. Tyler Thompson, Solutions Director at Tilia Labs, joins the conversation to share his perspective on working with Leiman and Nonstop Printing and how Tilia Labs is looking at emerging IT developments and identifying disruptive technologies.2022-03-0922 minThe Key Point PodcastSmall Print Services Provider Uses AI to Streamline ImpositioningGreg Cholmondeley, Director of Production Workflow Software at Keypoint Intelligence, interviews Leiman Chan, CEO and CTO of Nonstop Printing, about his experience with Tilia Labs’ solutions for automating the impositioning process for his small, California-based print shop, which focuses on high-quality color books and graphic novels. Tyler Thompson, Solutions Director at Tilia Labs, joins the conversation to share his perspective on working with Leiman and Nonstop Printing and how Tilia Labs is looking at emerging IT developments and identifying disruptive technologies.2022-03-0922 minThe Key Point PodcastTilia Labs AI-Driven Solutions: Past, Present, and FutureGreg Cholmondeley, Director of Keypoint Intelligence’s Production Workflow Software Advisory Service, has a conversation with Sagen de Jonge, Co-Founder and CEO, and Tyler Thompson, Solutions Director, about Tilia Labs, its use of AI to solve real-life production print issues, and the path into the future. Tilia Labs is a leading developer of prepress software for planning, imposition, and automation of applications spanning the full range of graphic arts sectors including packaging, labels, commercial, and wide format printing. The Canadian company has a focus on emerging IT developments and is dedicated to identifying disruptive technologies capable of delivering real co...2022-02-1620 minThe Key Point PodcastTilia Labs AI-Driven Solutions: Past, Present, and FutureGreg Cholmondeley, Director of Keypoint Intelligence’s Production Workflow Software Advisory Service, has a conversation with Sagen de Jonge, Co-Founder and CEO, and Tyler Thompson, Solutions Director, about Tilia Labs, its use of AI to solve real-life production print issues, and the path into the future. Tilia Labs is a leading developer of prepress software for planning, imposition, and automation of applications spanning the full range of graphic arts sectors including packaging, labels, commercial, and wide format printing. The Canadian company has a focus on emerging IT developments and is dedicated to identifying disruptive technologies capable of delivering real competitive ad...2022-02-1620 minThe Key Point PodcastZaikio Procurement: Materials Ordering Solution Integrates Suppliers, Printers, and MISGreg 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.2021-11-1110 minThe Key Point PodcastZaikio Procurement: Materials Ordering Solution Integrates Suppliers, Printers, and MISGreg 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.2021-11-1110 minThe Key Point PodcastDigital Transformation in the Labels and Packaging Industry, by EskoGreg 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 discuss that evolution toward more efficient work in the future.2021-11-0922 minThe Key Point PodcastDigital Transformation in the Labels and Packaging Industry, by EskoGreg 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 discuss that evolution toward more efficient work in the future.2021-11-0922 min