The printing industry is facing continues increasing pressure to innovate and streamline its processes. Customers are demanding faster turn around times and lower prices, with a decrease in print runs.

Most printing companies with non-networked workflows generally consist of island software setups and many think they have a networked workflow but still require manual transfer of production data which results in duplication of data inputs and a lack of transparency throughout the workflow . This results in extra and unnecessary processing and communication efforts, which in turn result in waisted time, resources and a much greater impact on process costs.

It is for this reason why printers now need to find better and improved ways to speed up the process of estimating jobs, submitting job tickets, proofing, and scheduling connected to an automated workflow which at the same time will not only give the printer a clearer view of his/her plant but also enable more transparency for the clients with information for forward planning by management.

Service providers and clients are now looking for printers that can offer new levels of interplay between the creative systems and the print floor. Printers themselves are now starting to look for new innovative ways to improve the workflows while at the same time being forced to look at costs and the best options with the highest ROI.

Automated workflow systems are NOT only for the larger printer that can afford it anymore, with new technology developed daily, it is possible for any size printer to automate his/her shop floor.

Standards organizations such as IDEAlliance, CIP4 and Papinet are the drive forces behind the new technology such as, JDF which was launched at Drupa 2004, these standards will make new levels of interaction possible between diverse stakeholders. Total NGP is not something of the future anymore.

These types of architectures require new levels of synergy between numerous software and hardware components and solid network foundations. 

Any person can put a network together or sell a computer system but very little if any, can offer you a total solution. This is why we specialise in coordinating the design effort with the best in printing technologies, publishing and information technology industries, to offer creative solutions to your complex integration needs.

Our aim is to find out what will work best for you at the lowest investment cost possible.