The Digital Handyman: Retooling the Publishing Workflow

More than a decade into the “CTP revolution,” many of the promises of digital workflow have yet to be fulfilled. The publishing industry is far from achieving the hands-off, utopian workflow many envisioned when film went away and content went digital.While some in the industry once resisted the notion of a digital workflow, most now agree that the evolution from film to files has been a positive for the publishing world—as profound a development as desktop publishing. With digital content, publishers can now cut out much of the prepress expense for their print workflow, and perhaps even more importantly, their content is now nimble enough to make other types of “output” possible.No longer is the industry confined to print; it’s producing everything from custom DVDs to branded Web sites, from podcasts to digital replicas of their print publications. All of these strategies are enabling content owners to reach new audiences and extend their brand reach (often beyond U.S. borders), all the while un-damming new revenue streams derived from a growing audience and advertisers interested in tapping “new media.”Consumer and trade periodicals alike have jumped on the digital edition bandwagon, with publishing houses such as Condé Nast Publications, Meredith Corp., Hearst Magazines, Hachette Filipacchi Media and Farm Journal Publications leading the way. And as publishers continue to face print-centric challenges, such as paper and postal hikes, new media is looking all the more attractive. Does this mean that print will eventually lose out to electronic media? Many industry experts believe that it’s not a question of print or electronic media for publishers; rather, publishers have to be prepared to deliver it all, and to create a content-driven workflow that facilitates all of these efforts. But building the workflow is complicated when output intentions vary so greatly, and only those publishers with deep pockets have been able to iron out wrinkles in workflow phases, such as digital ad submission, prepress and multimedia publishing. Small to mid-sized publishers continue to grapple with these challenges. For this demographic of publisher—by far the largest percentage of publishers out there—dilemmas remain:n How can content be delivered in a way that’s cost-efficient for the publisher, and accessible to a diverse audience?n How can we think beyond traditional content and incorporate rich media?n How can we store, retrieve and utilize all that precious digital content?n How can we create a workflow that avoids redundancies and facilitates electronic collaboration?n How can we capitalize on new media formats beyond print, such as the Web, podcasts and removable media?n How can we create and disseminate a blend of print and electronic media?n How can we standardize and streamline the digital advertising workflow?Digital Workflow GuideFor every publisher, the answers to these questions may be unique. Just like every audience is unique, every workflow should be—custom-designed to ensure that the publisher maximizes its resources and delivers meaningful content in a meaningful way.While the challenges may seem insurmountable, they’re not. There is a silver lining: No longer must a publishing organization have deep pockets to build or fine-tune the workflow. The industry is rife with technologies to address these dilemmas, and in the following pages, Publishing Executive editors have compiled a comprehensive resource of digital solutions—in fact, it’s so comprehensive that a few of the categories had to be run on the Publishing Executive Web site at www.PubExec.com. Included are tools for:n digital file formatting and processing—page 31n color management and digital proofing—page 38n project workflow and collaboration—page 40n print procurement—page 42n digital editions and Web publishing—page 42n copy, design and publication management—Online at www.PubExec.comn digital asset management—Online at www.PubExec.comn XML and Web publishing—Online at www.PubExec.comDIGITAL FILE FORMATTING & PROCESSING SOLUTIONSAdstream www.Adstream.comn QuickPrint: Checks and validates any incoming PDF files against publishers’ or printers’ exact specifications by simple drag-and-drop or as part of an automated Adstream workflow.n PageStore: Adstream’s print delivery management engine enabling publishers/printers to organize, download, preview, proof and enter files into production automatically or manually, according to various preferences.Adobe Systems Inc.www.adobe.comn Adobe Acrobat 7.0: Available in Professional or Standard editions; enables user to reliably exchange PDF documents, streamline critical document reviews, protect intellectual property and ensure high-quality printed output.n Adobe Acrobat Capture 3.0: Converts large volumes of legacy paper documents into searchable Adobe PDF archives.n Create Adobe PDF Online: A Web-hosted service that enables users to convert a variety of documents into PDF files that can be viewed using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Supported formats include Microsoft Office files, graphics formats, Web pages and others. Agfawww.agfa.comn :ApogeeX Create Pro: A PDF processing solution; enables content creators to create print-ready PDF files. n :Delano Publish: See “Project Workflow Management/Collaboration Tools,” page 40.Apago Inc.www.apagoinc.comn PDF Enhancer: Streamlines the creation of PDF documents.n PDF Constructor: Creates single- or multiple-page PDF documents using existing or dynamically created raster, vector and text content.n PDF Merge: For merging and assembling multiple documents into a single PDF document for Mac OS X.n PDF Shrink 4.0: Reduces the size of PDF files created by Mac OS X, Adobe Acrobat Distiller and other applications.n Piktor 3.0: Provides tools to view and convert raster, PDF and PostScript files.n PDF/X Checkup: Currently available in version 3.05; a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat that creates and verifies compliancy of PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 files.n PDF Spy: A “get-info” utility for PDF documents; extracts a comprehensive list of attributes from a PDF into an XML-based format, including information about images, color space, compression and font types.Arts PDFwww.artspdf.comn ARTS PDF Aerialist: A plug-in to Adobe Acrobat, offering advanced tools for splitting, merging, stamping, bookmarks, hyperlinks and process automation; available in Standard and Professional versions.n ARTS PDF Split & Merge: Available in Lite and Plus versions; Adobe Acrobat plug-in for splitting and merging batches of PDFs.n ARTS PDF Stamper: Acrobat plug-in that enables insertion of text, dynamic text, numbering, watermarks, headers and footers into PDF documents. Axaio Software www.axaio.comn FontIncluder 2: Available as a desktop or server-based application; ensures that fonts are properly embedded in digital files.n MadeToPrint: For users of Adobe InDesign CS and QuarkXPress; prepares and exports PostScript, EPS and PDF files.Callas Softwarewww.callas.de/enn PDFCorrect: A plug-in to Adobe Acrobat; identifies and fixes more than 100 possible PDF flaws.n PDFColorConvert: Software solution for adjusting and converting color in PDF documents (i.e., RGB to CMYK).n PDFAutoOptimizer: Helps avoid incorrect print results caused by PDF transparencies; downsamples transparencies automatically and ensures proper print output.CGS Publishing Technologies Internationalwww.cgsusa.comn Oris Works: A modular workflow automation system for publishers and printers; provides automated file conversion, preflight, color management, load balancing, prepress tasks and more.n Oris PDF Tuner: Provides an editing platform for PDF and PostScript files.Dalim Softwarewww.dalim.comn Dalim Swing: A suite of applications designed for the production of digital files for print. n Dalim Twist: A fully automated premedia job-processing system designed to streamline the creation of a variety of digital file types, and to automate internal production workflow. n Dalim Litho: A combination of prepress applications for page layout, illustration and image retouching for working in lithographics; layout pages can be produced without having to change between applications; layout pages usually prepared on a Mac are ready for high-end processing after importing into Dalim Litho. Images can be imported, color-corrected and retouched, layout images exchanged for high-end scans, montages and transparencies produced, text edited; PostScript data, all known image formats and PDF documents can be imported. Enfocus Softwarewww.enfocus.comn Enfocus Instant PDF 3.6: Enables PDF creation; Enfocus PDF Queues guide the PDF creation and preflight process.n Enfocus PDF Workflow Suite 1.0: Offers tools to set up and communicate about PDF specifications, and to check and correct incoming PDF files. Comprises Enfocus Instant PDF, an Enfocus CertifiedPDF.net license, Enfocus PitStop Server and Enfocus PitStop Professional.n Enfocus PitStop Professional 7.0: Allows users to check critical PDF attributes and automatically correct common errors; enables immediate visual feedback and allows tracking of edits made to a PDF.n Enfocus PitStop Server 3.5: An application for high-volume PDF, PDF/X-1a, and PDF/X-3 workflows; streamlines multidocument preflight, auto correction and large file processing. n Enfocus PitStop Automate 1.0: Designed to help increase productivity and consistency by automating many production and prepress tasks.n Enfocus StatusCheck: A plug-in for both Adobe Reader and the full version of Adobe Acrobat; allows users to check the “Certified PDF” status of a file. n CertifiedPDF.net 2.0: An online resource for PDF specifications, accessible to all members of the graphic arts community.FinePrint Software LLCwww.fineprint.comn pdfFactory: Enables users to create PDF files without Adobe Acrobat; combines documents into a single PDF, prints to paper or PDF, inserts and removes pages, embeds fonts, and sends via e-mail.n pdfFactory Pro: PDF creation with advanced features: secure documents, bookmarks, multiple configurations, rearrange documents, automate e-mail. Global Graphics Software Ltd.www.globalgraphics.comn Jaws PDF Creator: Converts documents into PDF, PDF/X-1a:2001 and PDF/X-3:2002 that can be distributed, viewed, edited, stored and published online, on CD-ROM or in print.Heidelberg USA Inc.www.us.heidelberg.comn Prinect PDF Assistant: A plug-in to Adobe Acrobat; analyzes and manages PDF data during production.Impact Workflow Solutionswww.certifyle.comn CertiFyle: A digital advertising validation and delivery service that enables advertisers to submit PDF/X-1a-compliant files to magazines and newspapers.Markzware Softwarewww.markzware.comn FlightCheck Professional 5.8: Scans a variety of file types including QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and PDF, by using a drag-and-drop interface to warn user of more than 150 potential problems.n FlightCheck Studio: Preflighting tool capable of detecting virtually any problem with a digital document, based on user-defined specifications; Mac OS X and QuarkXPress (4, 5 and 6) compatible.n FlightCheck Online: A Web-enabled solution for preflighting native application or PDF files at the desktop; checks digital files against user-defined preflight rules; notifies sender of required corrections; FlightCheck Online Server presents a job-ticket page to be completed by the sender, and the job is collected and uploaded to recipient’s FTP site. The FC Online server runs on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux, Solaris and Mac OS X.n FlightCheck Workflow: A server-based preflight, postflight and collect-for-output solution; enables automation of file verification through a hot folder. Capable of checking files in a variety of formats, including PDF, standards-based PDFs, QuarkXPress and Microsoft Office files. Automates color conversion, file repairs, PDF creation and other repetitive prepress tasks. n FlightCheck Designer: Simplified version of FlightCheck Professional; inspects documents for colors, fonts and images, collects the document, images and extensions, and screen and printer fonts; compresses the job and includes Markzware FlightCheck Designer Ground Control settings for transmission to a service bureau.n PM2Q6: An XTension that converts PageMaker files into QuarkXPress documents, including all elements of the documents such as object positions, colors, fonts, text attributes, images, etc.n Q2ID: Enables users to convert QuarkXPress documents to Adobe InDesign files. All elements, including object positions, colors, fonts, text attributes, images, etc., are converted with one click.n ID2Q: Enables users to convert InDesign files into QuarkXPress documents. All elements, including object positions, colors, fonts, text attributes, images, etc., are converted with one click. ID2Q also converts between cross-platform files, converting WIN InDesign files to Mac QuarkXPress, for example.n MarkzTools 6: See “Digital Asset Management” online at www.PubExec.com.Meadows Publishing Solutionswww.meadowsps.comn Batch Collect: Font Collector XTensions enable users to collect for output in batch mode; gathers all the elements required to produce an entire group of QuarkXPress documents; generates reports on all pictures, fonts and colors used throughout the entire group of documents.n Font Collector: Font Collector XTensions gather up all of the fonts used in a QuarkXPress document, including any used in EPS graphics; creates a single suitcase file containing all required screen fonts, and then copies the printer fonts into the same folder.OneVision Software AGwww.onevision.comn Asura: Automated preflight, correction and optimization of PDF, PostScript and EPS files.n Asura Ent prepress workflow engine that enables users to automatically create and preflight PDF files simply by printing. A recent upgrade adds pre-sets for generating industry-standard PDFs and for customizing PDF creation. Also enables placement of PDF files, such as ads, within layout and imposition applications, and features client-server file sharing, print spooling, color conversion and image scaling. COLOR MANAGEMENT & PROOFINGAgfa www.agfa.comn :ColorTune Pro: Color management software that uses ICC-based profiles to calibrate output devices, including digital proofing systems.n :IntelliTune: Software that uses multi-dimensional processing to analyze the tone, color and special characteristics of each image, and automatically applies the necessary corrections for the best reproduction on press.n :Grand SherpaMatic: Agfa’s large-format piezoelectric printing system that generates proofs on substrates of up to 50 inches wide.Apple Computer Inc.www.apple.comn Apple Cinema Displays, Mac OS X and ColorSync work together to deliver accurate color workflow. Cadmus Communications Corp.www.cadmus.comn Rapid Proof: Web-based solution for creative and production proofing; users can download, view and print high-resolution PDFs of articles, note changes and return them for revisions.Callaswww.callas.de/enn PDFColorConvert: Software solution for adjusting and converting color in PDF documents (i.e., RGB to CMYK).CGS Publishing Technologies Internationalwww.cgsusa.comn Oris Color Tuner: An inkjet RIP and contract proofing system for inkjet devices from Canon, Epson and other manufacturers; comprises automation, color management and high-speed output capabilities, and proofing-specific inks and papers. n Oris Certified Proof: A proofing quality-control system that supports color specifications from Specification Web Offset Publication (SWOP) and fogra, as well as custom color characterizations.n Oris Works: A modular workflow automation system for publishers and printers; provides automated file conversion, preflight, color management, load balancing, prepress and more.ColorVision Inc.www.colorvision.comn Spyder2 Suite: A colorimeter and monitor calibration solution; creates ICC display profiles for CRT, LCD or notebook displays. n SpectroPro2: A professional-level solution for monitor calibration.n PrintFix Pro: Professional color profiling for RGB ink-jet and laser printers.Dalim Software www.dalim.comn Dalim Dialogue: A SWOP-certified, stand-alone online soft-proofing solution; allows remote and collaborative viewing and proofing of high-resolution files via the Internet. Digital Technology International (DTI)www.dtint.comn AdProof: Advertisers can proof ads via the Internet, make annotations, request changes and designate approvals via a Web browser.DuPont Color Communicationwww.dupont.com/proofingn DuPont Cromalin b-Series: Self-calibrating, drop-on-demand inkjet proofing systems.n DuPont Cromalin Largo: Delivers high-quality contract and imposition proofs.n DuPont Cromacheck: A dry, overlay color proofing system.n DuPont Cromanet: Fourth-generation CIELab-based color management system; offers closed-loop color calibration and a full set of color editing tools for advanced users.n DuPont CromaPro XP: An inkjet color proofing system; provides an integrated color management, RIP and media solution.n DuPont WaterProof: A thermal halftone proofing solution that produces four- and eight-up proofs.Electronics for Imaging (EFI)www.efi.comn EFI Designer Edition: Digital proofing software; provides an on-screen preview of print/proofing jobs, and Dedicated Proof, Photo or B&W Print modes.n EFI Colorproof XF: A client/server-based proofing solution; enables cross-platform support and compatibility with the current JDF standard for job ticketing.n EFI Color Profiler: Designed to ensures consistent, accurate color across Fiery and non-Fiery output devices; an integrated solution comprising hardware and software, capable of producing color profiles compliant with ICC standards.Enovation Graphic Systems Inc., a Fujifilm Companywww.enovationgraphics.comn FinalProof: Digital, contract, halftone proofing system.n FinalProof TPM: Digital contract proofing solution for the Kodak (formerly Creo) Trendsetter Spectrum.n PictroProof II: A digital color proofing technology that utilizes Fujifilm’s advanced thermal development and transfer technology. Fusion Systems Internationalwww.fusionsystems.comn ColorRay: A high-speed RIP for large-format proofers, plotters and printers.n FirstProof: From Hamillroad Software, a post-RIP, soft-proofing system that enables users of the Harlequin or TIFF-based RIPs to view and approve output from the RIP prior to imaging.Global Graphics Software Ltd.www.globalgraphics.comn Harlequin ColorPro: In-RIP color management available with the Harlequin RIP; provides full support for ICC profiles.n Jaws PostScript Compatible Interpreter: A configurable PostScript language level 3 and PDF 1.5 compatible interpreter; manages a range of processes, from file conversion to color proofing.GretagMacbeth AGwww.gretagmacbeth.comn NetProfiler 2: Proven to reduce color measurement variation by up to 30 percent; calibrate an entire population of spectrophotometers to a virtual standard.n Eye-One Display 2: Calibrates and profiles monitors.n Eye-One Proof: Advanced CMYK output profiling; enables profile editing, measurement of share spot and Pantone colors, and measurement of lighting conditions.n Eye-One XT: Measures and controls color on digital cameras, scanners, displays and printers.n PM5 Publish: Creates and edits profiles for monitors, scanners, and RGB, CMYK and Hexachrome output devices. PM5 Publish Plus is for CMYK-based workflows; comprises PM5 Publish and plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop that enable soft-proofing and one-click separations.n iQueue: Automates the color-management workflow; may be integrated into multivendor production environments.n Color Measurement Instruments: A range of portable and bench-top spectrophotometers, including the ColorEye and SpectroEye families.Group Logic Inc.www.grouplogic.comn Imagexpo: Remote and soft proofing, and annotation software.Hamillroad Softwarewww.hamillroad.comn FirstProof: A family of remote, LAN-based, post-RIP soft-proofing solutions; allows users to view and approve output from the RIP, prior to imaging.Heidelberg USA Inc.www.us.heidelberg.comn Prinect Calibration Toolbox 1.1: Combines Calibration Manager 2.2 and Quality Monitor 1.1. The Calibration Manager generates and administers calibration data from imagesetters, DI printing presses and halftone proofing systems.n Prinect Profile Toolbox: A software suite that combines PrintOpen 5.1 and Quality Monitor 1.1. PrintOpen generates ICC output profiles for color printers, copiers, proofers and printing presses.n Prinect Color Editor: A versatile, PDF-based color-management tool; a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat. Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.comn HP Designjet series: For composition, layout and final proofing, as well as production of photos, POP displays, posters and indoor/outdoor signage.Integrated Color Solutionswww.icscolor.comn Remote Director 3.2: SWOP-certified, monitor-based contract proofing software; runs on commercially available hardware; allows multiple reviewers in dispersed locations to view, collaborate and comment (in real time) on color and content, and build a digital record of the proofing process, from start to finish, including legal sign-off.Kodak Graphic Communicationswww.graphics.kodak.comn Kodak InSite: Facilitates Internet-based communications between business partners; streamlines the process of job submission, status tracking, online collaboration, and remote proofing and approvals.n RealTimeProof: See “Project Workflow Management/Collaboration Tools.” n Profile Wizard: A Mac-based color-management solution that enables users to maintain color accuracy for any input, display and output device.n Kodak Approval XP and NX Digital Halftone Proofing Systems: High-end, thermal, halftone-dot digital proofing systems with dry thermal laser imaging. n Proofsetter Spectrum: Creates high-resolution thermal halftone digital proofs in eight-up format.n Matchprint Virtual: A SWOP-certified, contract-level soft proofing solution that comprises approved LCD monitors, calibration, RealTimeProof Web-based collaboration tools, custom ICC color profiles and other features.n Matchprint Inkjet 400: Provides calibrated digital contone, four-up proofs. Also available in an 800 and a desktop model. n Veris: A contract-level color proofing system for high-resolution, four-up, contone proofs.n Iris62wide: A high-speed, roll-fed proofer that delivers four-color proofs up to 62 inches wide. n Kodak Versamark Color Proofer: Features integrated hardware and software for generating soft- and hard-copy proofs for the Kodak Versamark V-Series printing systems. magSend www.magsend.comn VeroProof: Enables publishers and advertisers to create and exchange remote proofs.NetProof Solutions & Consulting LLCwww.netproof.comn NetProof Enterprise: Customized proofing and workflow software.n NetProof ASP: A true application service comprising soft proofing, workflow, communications, resource management and data archiving. Accessible through standard Web browsers.n NetProof Online: A platform-independent, one-to-one document proofing application accessible through standard Web browsers.ONYX Graphics Inc.www.onyxgfx.comn Onyx ProductionHouse: A fully integrated color-management system designed for large- and grand-format printing.n PosterShop: Enables preflighting and color correction of digital files. Pantone Inc.www.pantone.comn Pantone ColorSuite for Hexachrome: Provides the separation software and color reference guides for working in the large-gamut, six-color Hexachrome process. n Pantone colorist: Enables users to select PMS colors from within their favorite native application.n Pantone HexWare 2.5: Supports Adobe Creative Suite; used by designers, prepress technicians and printers working in the large-gamut, six-color Hexachrome process.PerfectProof USA Inc.www.perfectproof.comn ProofMaster Adesso/AdessoPlus: Color printing software for in-house proofs and digital photos. n ProofMaster Folio/Mezzo/Grande: Professional-grade software for proofing; for mid-sized advertising agencies, color separators and color printers.n Dalmation: Proofing for color separators, offset printers and gravure printers. Accepts one bit TIFF files from filmsetter and platesetter RIPs, so integrates into CTP workflows.Praxisoft Management Corp.www.praxisoft.comn CompassProfile: Features an intuitive interface with a two-step method of creating ICC profiles.n WiziWYG: Creates ICC profiles for digital cameras, scanners, monitors and printers. Proof-it-Onlinewww.proof-it-online.comn Proof-it-Online: A Web-based service that enables users to upload full-color proofs for partners to review, mark up and approve. Prolatus Inc.www.prolatus.comn MarkUp: Enables annotations for hard and soft proofing; an electronic pen and tablet captures handwritten comments in real time on the hard proof, or reviewed and annotated PDF files can be exchanged among production teams.Quickcutwww.quickcut.comn Quickcut ICC: Color management and proofing software that integrates the Adobe Color Engine with advanced features, such as enhanced RGB and CMYK color conversion; intelligent file compression; and selective global rendering intents.Rampage Systems Inc.www.rampageinc.comn Rampage JVX: As part of the controller bundle, the proofing module creates soft proofs or creates generic files for hard-copy proofing systems with third-party RIPs.Vio Worldwidewww.vio.comn Vio Certified Soft Proofing: An integrated solution that comprises four technologies for a digital workflow for ad approval: ICS Remote Director, Enfocus PitStop, Vio Certified Delivery and Vio Digital Workflow Suite. X-Ritewww.xrite.comn MonacoOptix: Incorporates a colorimeter with software to create ICC profiles for CRT and flat-panel displays.n DTP94: A color measurement and calibration device for CRT and flat-panel monitors.n DTP70 Advanced Color Ensembles: A high-speed, full-sheet, X-Y scanning spectrophotometer.n Perfect Palette: Software to optimize spot-color palettes for various output devices.n MonacoProfiler: Profiling solution for imaging devices.n MonacoQCcolor Software Suite: A proof evaluation and verification solution.n ColorShop X: Color and profile analysis software.Xerox Corp.www.xerox.comn Digital proofing systems: Xerox offers a range of digital printing and proofing solutions, including its DocuColor and wide-format families.PROJECT WORKFLOW/COLLABORATION TOOLSAdstream www.Adstream.comn QuickPrint 5: Enables the QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign user to create a file adhering to all specifications of the destination publication or print process, including preparing images and conte Mac OS X installed on site; enables high-speed, remote digital file sharing. n ExtremeZ-IP File Server: Adds Macintosh file sharing (AppleShare) to Windows file servers.n ExtremeZ-IP Print Server: Adds Macintosh printer sharing to Windows servers.Kodak Graphic Communicationswww.graphics.kodak.comn Kodak TeamWorks: A server-based project management solution; includes tools for proofing, sharing and viewing creative content.Managing Editor Inc. (MEI)www.maned.comn Roundhouse Ad Tracking System: Enterprise-wide advertising workflow system; manages ad production from order entry to pagination; remote access to ad-tracking database; transfer of jobs and parts between sites; automatically collects EPS and PDF files of finished ads for pagination access; deletes files according to user’s preferences.n K4 Publishing System: See "Copy, Design & Publication Management" online at www.PubExec.com.MediaSpan Media Softwarewww.harrisbaseview.comn AdPower: Enables users to target ads to a variety of publishing media, with drop-down selection.n IQueWeb: Enables design, editorial and other remotely based creative staff to build searches, view photos and edit stories in the IQue database, from a Web browser.n NewsEditPro: Designed for newsroom publishing environments; automates and manages content creation through the workflow, based on commands such as “Ready to be Edited,” “Ready to be Placed,” or “Ready to Archive.”MerlinOne Inc.www.merlinone.comn Merlin 4: See “Digital Asset Management” online at www.PubExec.com n E-Sheets: Enables publishers to provide electronic tearsheets to advertising customers via automated e-mail.n TRAX4: An assignment database and management tool that enables users to assign work to a specific individual and manage a project throughout the creative process.NetProof Solutions & Consulting LLCwww.netproof.comn NetProof Enterprise: Customized proofing and workflow software.n NetProof ASP: A true application service comprising soft proofing, workflow, communications, resource management and data archiving. Accessible through standard Web browsers.n FTP Watcher: Monitors the delivery of digital files via an FTP site; logs all incoming files and sends e-mail alerts when files are received.n Clarity: An enterprise resource management application that streamlines project management.Prolatus Inc.www.prolatus.comn Prolatus Transport: Provides uniform, managed file submission; user’s clients or partners can submit jobs through a drag-and-drop process; tracked, secure transmissions. n Prolatus WebConnect: A production-capable “e-business in a box” Web site; enables client access to a secure interface into user’s production department; inbound work is sorted and prepared for production; enables job administration, including billing and account management.n MarkUp: See “Color Management & Proofing,” page 38.Quality Solutions Inc. www.qsolution.comn QSI Publishing Solutions: Integrates the flow of information between departments and can be integrated with order fulfillment, distribution, sales, accounting and ERP systems; updated with the latest BISAC, ONIX and other established industry standards. Database applications designed for publishers; data is maintained in a centralized database; product development records can be shared across departments; eliminates duplicate data entry, obsolete and erroneous data, and redundant database; information can be repurposed for Web sites, trading partners and others using XML in ONIX, and other formats. Quark Inc.www.quark.comn Quark Publishing System (QPS): A server-based workgroup management system that provides page layout, word processing and file-tracking software for collaborative workflows; integrates with QuarkXPress; includes tools for database management, text editing and copyfitting, and workflow management.n Quark Dynamic Document Server (QCM): An integrated content management solution that provides a unified content repository, allowing creative teams to centralize and control the use of assets company-wide.Quickcutwww.quickcut.comn PageStore: Job management software for sending print files to magazines, newspapers and printers in a “store and collect” approach that integrates into any creative, media or production workflow, and automates the delivery process, including management of publisher/printer locations and copy instructions.Vio Worldwidewww.vio.comn Vio Digital Workflow Suite: A collection of tools to automate, track and manage the front end of the digital supply chain, while integrating it with back-office processes.n Vio Composer: Automates the advertising and marketing production process, from artwork creation through delivery and file tracking. Allows users to merge product and pricing databases with the creative material; variables may include headlines, subheads, locations, illustrations, photos, copy, logos and contacts, among others.WoodWing Softwarewww.woodwing.comn Smart Connection: A scalable, collaborative workflow solution based on Adobe InDesign and InCopy; available in a Pro CS version for medium to large work groups, and Enterprise version for complicated environments.PRINT PROCUREMENTCirqit.com Inc.www.cirqit.comn eProcurement applications: Web-enabled collaboration with suppliers, controlled sourcing and the ability to exchange data with horizontal e-procurement systems, such as Ariba; automates pricing, provides real-time quotes, and builds historical data. Newline Noosh Inc.www.noosh.comn Newline Noosh: Leverages the Internet to create a collaborative environment between print buyers and suppliers; automates creation of job specs, scheduling, estimate requests, assigning job tasks, and other job-management and procurement features.P3Software Inc.www.p3software.comn P3Expeditor: A database for print-project job details, combined with an automated communication system; helps automate quote requests, writing and sending specs, responding to bids and accessing old job files.DIGITAL EDITIONS & WEB PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS Adobe Systemswww.adobe.comn Adobe GoLive CS2: A professional, standards-based Web authoring tool; available as a stand-alone application, or as part of the Adobe Creative Suite 2 (CS2) Professional collection of tools.n Macromedia Studio 8: Design, develop and maintain Web sites; comprises a suite of tools, including Dreamweaver, Flash Professional; Fireworks; Contribute; and FlashPaper.Advanced Publishing Corporation www.advancedpublishing.comn Advanced Publishing System: Creates online replications of print publications. Features include zoom in/out; searchable text and archives; the ability to jump to specific articles; Web links; and the capability of tracking reader behavior. Bitstream Inc.www.pageflex.comn Pageflex Storefront: Enables users to define, auto-generate and manage attractive Web-to-print document customization sites through a Web-based interface. Includes shopping cart, order management, personalization and customization technology.n Mpower and .EDIT: For enterprise-level Web-to-print and personalization projects requiring custom solutions and integration with corporate infrastructures; designed for global brand management initiatives with development control of the workflow, built-in document customization capability, and integrated connections to DAM, CRM and other corporate databasesCadmus Communications Corp.www.cadmus.comn Cadmus ArticleWorks: An e-commerce and delivery system for electronic and print formats. Two services are available: RapidCopy, for delivering print-on-demand documents in single or small-quantity orders; and RapidRights, for digital rights management (DRM) protection of electronic files for individual orders or large-quantity orders for controlled distribution.n Cadmus 3Path: A delivery system that transfers digital content directly to readers’ desktops. Content may be enhanced with audio, video and other file types.n Cadmus dPub: Provides digital editions of print files, with embedded links, audio and video; retains the look of printed publication. Combined with 3Path, it can deliver large media and graphic files to readers’ desktops, and provide tracking and real-time reports. Users need no proprietary software. Comosoft Internationalwww.comosoft.comn Lago: See “Digital Asset Management” online at www.PubExec.com.ContentGuardwww.contentguard.comn ContentGuard: Provides a universal method for managing rights and conditions associated with digital content and Web services access; follows the XrML (eXtensible rights Markup Language) specification.CrownPeak Technologywww.crownpeak.comn CrownPeak CMS: A Web content management system; customized implementation available. Features robust auditing and reporting features, and a flexible, configurable workflow.E-Book Systems Inc.www.ebooksys.comn FlipAMS: Manages full-page advertising within FlipBooks; helps content providers plan, execute and analyze “Flip-Enabled” interactive marketing campaigns. Comprises five core modules: System Management, Content Management, Campaign Management, Delivery Management and Report Management.n FlipPublisher Enterprise: Magazines, newsletters, novels, textbooks, catalogs and more can be converted to FlipBook format for electronic delivery via the Web or CD-ROM; 3-D page-flipping effect with adjustable flipping speed; auto pagination and chaptering; auto creation of contents page; bookmarking; hyperlinks and multimedia file inclusion.n FlipAnalyzer: Tracking tool used to monitor user interaction on FlipBooks.Exstream Software Inc.www.exstream.comn Dialogue: An enterprise personalization software solution featuring more than 50 integrated modules to support an enterprise’s personalized communication needs.Extensiswww.extensis.comn Portfolio NetPublish 8: Creates fully functional Web sites with ready-to-use templates, requiring no working knowledge of HTML or JavaScript; features built-in file and images searches, low-res previews, and batch download capabilities. Portfolio NetPublish Server 8 is also available.LizardTech Inc.www.lizardtech.comn Document Express with DjVu: A platform for scanning, storing and exchanging documents, magazines and catalogs, among other formats. The suite of applications, including imaging software, delivers compressed representations of scanned and electronic, black-and white or color documents in an open format. Viewers download a free DjVu browser plug-in, available for Windows, Mac OS X and UNIX operating systems.MediaSpan Media Softwarewww.harrisbaseview.comn LiveIQue: Automatically formats copy and images for user’s Web site and provides Internet clients with customizable, easy-to-use searches. Microsoft Corp.www.microsoft.comn Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003: Comprises design, authoring, data and publishing tools for creating dynamic Web sites. NewspaperDirect Inc.www.pressdisplay.comn Press Display: A browser-based solution based on PrintToScreen technology, which enables a publication to be read online, all the while retaining its original format and layout.NewsStand Inc.www.newsstand.comn NewsStand: Provides digital editions of print publications for the PC. Interface mimics a traditional newsstand, allowing site visitors to browse publications, and purchase single issues or a subscription online. Digital versions appear as replicas of print versions. Users can download compressed files of the publication, using a free NewsStand Reader.NXTbook Mediawww.nxtbookmedia.comn NXTbook Media: Enables conversion of print materials into e-publications; emulates page-turning; pages are presented as they appear in print; features include zoom in/out, bookmarking, sticky notes, thumbnail representation of the entire publication, and click-through to product details. Opens in a standard Web browser.Olive Software Inc.www.olivesoftware.comn ActiveMagazine: Preserves content, structure and layout in a Web-ready XML repository; simulates page-turning. Features include: zoom in/out, keyword searching, long-term archive access, rich-media capabilities and Web links.Qiosk.comwww.qmags.comn Qmags: Converts digital files to a compressed representation of the printed magazine. Readers can use Acrobat Reader tools for zooming, keyword searches, page jumping, etc. Offers audio and video capabilities (viewable with Apple QuickTime Player) and hyperlinks.RealRead Inc.www.realread.comn RealRead: Software and services to help users convert, publish and control Web-based documents; converts Adobe Acrobat PDFs into a “book-like” format.Texterity Inc.www.texterity.comn Texterity: Systems and services for the creation, delivery and tracking of digital editions. Features include: keyword search; zooming; single-, two-page or full-screen page views; thumbnail of pages; and “Send to a Friend” e-mail distribution. ThomasTech Solutionswww.thomastechsolutions.comDigita Website: A service that converts PDF publication files into digital format for electronic display as an exact replica of a print product, while incorporating tracking capabilities. The digital publication can be used for viewing and searching the publication, as well as reporting on Web site activity, tracking site hits, page hits, and click-thru rates, all of which are reported back to your advertiser base.Zinio Systems Inc.www.zinio.comn Zinio: Transforms print magazines into digital format, retaining the look of the print edition. Features include Smart Zoom, text searches, table of contents links, hyperlinks to Web sites, text highlight and electronic notes. Requires users to download a Zinio Reader.

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