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INDUSTRY EVENTS
10 November - EventEvolution Management Inc., producers' of DOCUMENT Strategy Forum, the annual conference and exposition for the transactional document industry has changed its 2010 dates from October 11-13 to September 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago. “We were contacted by several of our 2009 exhibitors inquiring about the possibility of moving the 2010 show to September. Not wanting to make decisions in a vacuum, we surveyed all of our past exhibitors to get their input. Based on their feedback, we were able to work with the Hyatt Regency O'Hare to secure the dates of September 13-15 for the third annual DOCUMENT Strategy Forum.” says Joel Dunkel, President of EventEvolution Management, Inc., producers’ of DOCUMENT Strategy Forum.
10 November - IMI’s 6th Annual Security Printing Conference on November 16-18, 2009 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Visit http://www.imiconf.com to register so that you too can make valuable contacts and learn how to implement new technologies in the $9 billion security printing industry. And it’s not too late to have a complimentary display and give a 5-minute Suppliers’ Forum presentation. Join the 21 companies currently confirmed to have displays at this conference.
10 November - Xplor announced the addition of a pre-conference intensive to its 30th annual Global Document Conference and Vendor Forum. Hosted by Madison Advisors, the program is titled “Transpromotional and E-Delivery Market Trends and Directions.” The pre-conference intensive will be held March 16, followed by the Xplor Global Document Conference and Vendor Forum on March 17-19, 2009. Both events are being held at the Tradewinds Island Grand Hotel and Conference Center in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Madison Advisors will present the results of their latest market research on transpromo communications, print suppression and multi-channel delivery.
4 November - The 2009 European MPS Conference held recently in Amsterdam was a successful educational event for the managed print services market, with enthusiastic feedback from attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. In a show of support, Platinum Sponsor FMAudit Europe/ DocuAudit, has renewed its commitment for the 2010 European conference, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain. “The response to the 2009 European MPS conference was overwhelming. It is imperative that we continue to support efforts that bring ideas, best practices and valuable networking opportunities to this rapidly growing market,” said Jan De Kesel, President and Managing Director, FMAudit Europe/ DocuAudit, Surpassing original attendance targets, over 140 people attended the European MPS conference, the first of its kind. MPS dealers, end users, vendors and infrastructure providers, along with sponsors and exhibitors networked and shared their experiences and knowledge. Participants commented on the quality of information, level of expertise, networking and contacts, and the overall value for their businesses.
4 November - The sixth annual Gilbane Boston Conference (http://gilbaneboston.com/) produced by the Gilbane Group and Lighthouse Seminars, takes place December 1-3, 2009 at The Westin Copley Hotel, and is open for press/analyst registration. If you want to request a press pass or have questions about qualifications you can also email us at press@gilbane.com. Those with proper press/analyst credentials will be approved.
IN the NEWS
OCE
10 November - Océ Business Services Integrates New Advanced Features into its CaseData ASP Document Review System - Océ Business Services, an international leader in document process management technology and services, today announced it has integrated several new advanced features into its CaseData ASP document review system. Designed by attorneys for law firm and corporate legal professionals, CaseData is a scalable online system that addresses what clients consider most important in the collaborative production, search, and review of electronic data and scanned paper files for litigation and regulatory matters.
9 November - Océ offers customers secure printer access - Océ announced that HID Global OMNIKEY brand readers are now available for Océ MFPs. Since the readers are fully interoperable with HID Global access cards, any organization can now utilize the same HID contactless access card that they use to secure their building to access an Océ MFP. Authenticating with the same HID card used for other purposes enables an end user to have a less cumbersome and time-consuming log-on process. Instead of carrying around multiple cards or having to remember another password, a simple presentation of an HID card to the reader grants instant access to any Océ MFP configured by an administrator. The reader also makes it easy for IT departments to integrate MFP security into their overall security policy and procedures.
12 November - Prinova Software Inc., a leader in innovative software, document design, development, and delivery solutions, announced it has entered into a formal marketing alliance agreement with Assentis, a leader in business communications optimization with specialization in the banking and insurance industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Prinova and Assentis will work together to integrate their products and collaborate on sales, marketing and services opportunities worldwide. Assentis will benefit by offering messagepoint™ to its clients to integrate promotional messages and content across multiple channels and touchpoints without IT involvement, adding to improved document processes and significant savings in document costs for their customers. Assentis will also offer Prinova’s Touchpoint Engineering and Communications Services to the European market enabling them to provide innovative design and cutting-edge touchpoint development solutions. Prinova will be providing implementation services and support for the Assentis:DocFamily software suite in the US and Canada. Both company’s software offerings are complimentary and integrate into a powerful communications solution.
10 November 2009 - Crawford Technologies Inc., the award-winning provider of business solutions to high-volume printing and mailing operations around the world, now provides a PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliant archive solution for credit card merchants and the service bureaus that print and mail credit card statements. This addresses the PCI Security Standards Council's Data Security Standard (DSS), which establishes guidelines for not only cardholder data transfer, but also for the static data that exists elsewhere in these organizations' print streams.
2 November - MGI Digital Graphic Technology, the multi-substrate (paper, plastic/synthetics and envelopes) digital press and finishing solutions manufacturer, will provide an exclusive preview of the new JETcard® digital inkjet card printing solution at Cartes 2009 (hall 3, booth #G-075), the world’s leading event in the secure technologies industry, held in Paris November 17-19. MGI will also present new capabilities for the JETvarnish® digital inkjet spot UV coater and will demonstrate the full line of digital printing and finishing solutions for the plastic industry. For more information, please visit MGI at http://www.mgi-fr.com / http://www.mgiusa.com
2 November - Intersection Online, Inc., a Deerfield Beach, Florida, graphic design firm, recently received a Graphic Design USA American Graphic Design Award for a website utilizing Beyond 360 Imaging technology. A Champion Motorsport website prepared by the agency, which displays rotating product photographs, received the 2009 award. Discussing the winning website, Beyond 360 Imaging Executive Vice President Mark Geeves commented: “An early adopter of the exciting Beyond 360 Imaging technology, Intersection Online, Inc. took full advantage of our ability to show products from every angle. On their award-winning website design http://www.championmotorsport.com visitors may rotate the view of wheels, stopping the rotation as desired. The Beyond 360 Imaging effect—using one image area with a 360° view rather than multiple images at different angles— frees up space in which creatives can execute other designs. The images may be viewed on any computer, with no downloads required.”
2 November - Böwe Bell + Howell Services is pleased to announce an exclusive service/support agreement with inTelmail USA and inTelmail exploreneT, an Australia-based manufacturer and distributor of intelligent mail-inserting systems, software and feeders. Under the terms of the agreement, BBH Services will be the authorized service provider for inTelmail customers throughout the United States and Canada with exclusive rights to furnish service and spare parts.
NAMES in the NEWS
6 November - DiMS! organizing print has named Lynn Lockwood as Client Services Manager for the North American market. In her new capacity, Lockwood will serve as the point of contact for customers. Lockwood has extensive experience in the printing and mailing industry, and before joining DiMS! organizing print, she was Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at Solar Communications, a large specialized printing and packaging company in the Midwest. During her 27-year tenure at Solar Communications, she was involved with nearly every aspect of the business, and successfully implemented companywide software and ERP systems. Lockwood holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from North Central College, where she is currently enrolled in the MBA program.
4 November - Standard Finishing Systems has named KBR Graphics the exclusive dealer for Standard Horizon products throughout the province of Ontario, Canada. KBR and Standard have enjoyed a strong business relationship in the Quebec and Eastern Ontario marketplace for 22 years, so this move builds on that success. KBR Graphics has well-established sales and service teams with decades of graphic arts experience.
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