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For the Transaction Environment

InfoPrint ProcessDirector (IPPD) is modular software designed for in-plants in the transaction-based environment. With core capabilities plus optional add-on features, IPPD software enables flexible control of print and mail production processes. It provides verification of delivery for documents—like explanation of benefits forms or financial statements—for shops that need verification due to regulatory rules. The software streamlines operations, enhances operator productivity, reduces errors and lowers costs. —www.infoprintsolutionscompany.com

Latest Version of PRISMA

Océ PRISMAproduction software Version 4.04 enables greater automation in book production, advanced use of electronic forms for high-volume applications, JDF and JMF compliance and ADF-to-PDF conversion for mainframe documents. The new functions are available as options to Océ PRISMA–production software. Multiple forms can be stored electronically on the Océ PRISMAproduction platform, populated dynamically with data and printed as needed. Users benefit from cost savings through reduction of stored and obsolete inventory, warehouse space and paper waste. —www.oceusa.com

Enhanced Web Software

A provider of Web-based marketing software solutions, interlinkONE has added enhancements to its ilinkONE Version 8.5 software. Some key additions include a WYSIWYG e-mail template editor, 30 new e-mail and landing page templates, enhanced integration between the CRM system and the social media channel Twitter, SMS/text messaging, easy steps to personalization and the styling of questions and answers, as new question types to help you create a survey that meets your design needs. —www.interlinkone.com

New Imposition Module

Agfa Graphics added the :Apogee Impose imposition module to its :Apogee 7 workflow management suite. Impose is a rules-based imposition software that uses job information (e.g. page size), product part information (e.g. cover, body and insert) and available equipment (prepress, press and bindery) to automatically calculate and propose the optimal imposition scheme instead of using pre-defined templates. Because Impose interprets and executes imposition based on each individual job, the outcome is predictable and automated, eliminating wrong settings. —www.agfa.com

Manage Fleets Remotely

Designed for in-plants that are in charge of hundreds of networked multifunction devices, Ricoh Americas' @Remote Enterprise Pro software enables large print fleets to be managed from a single application. Administrators can map, monitor and configure Ricoh devices remotely, simplifying the support needed. The software offers access to detailed fleet population and utilization reports found at Ricoh's secure Web-based portal. Administrators can scrutinize page counts, page sizes, duplex versus simplex, monochrome versus color and other metrics to better track network activity. —www.ricoh-usa.com

Web-to-print System Enhanced

Enhancements to PTI Marketing Technologies' MarcomCentral Web-to-print collateral management system include: a new requisition Web service; auto job ticket bulk ops; a new UI rule UserGroup drop-down filter; and PNG image file support. The next release of MarcomCentral will feature a store catalog grid view and new carrier shipping functionality. Because it is a vendor-hosted "software as a service" (SaaS) MarcomCentral requires no servers, no software and no internal IT resources. —www.marcomcentral.com

Instantaneous Drying at 750 Feet per Minute

Finch Paper has introduced Finch dyeJet inkjet papers for precision printing on dye-based inkjet systems. Ideal for print-on-demand books, transpromo printing and direct mail, Finch dyeJet inkjet papers are specially formulated with a surface treatment to maximize ink density and absorption, drying instantaneously at speeds as high as 750 feet per minute. The inkjet papers also feature the stability and strength necessary for downstream perforating, folding and inserting applications. Finch dyeJet inkjet papers are SFI-certified, with a 94 brightness. —www.finchpaper.com

Four New Vibrant Colors

Wausau Paper has introduced four new colors and five brilliant shade-rejuvenations to its Astrobrights line. With the addition of Jupiter Java, Blast-Off Blue, Outrageous Orchid and Gravity Grape, the Astrobrights line now has 26 shades. Five other shades, including Lift-Off Lemon, Pulsar Pink, Terrestrial Teal, Vulcan Green and Martian Green, have been improved for enhanced vibrancy and brightness. The entire Astrobrights line is FSC-certified, and is available in a variety of ream-sealed cut-sizes and large folio sizes of 60-lb. text and 65-lb. cover. —www.wausaupapers.com