A few clarifications from Benny Landa

Published December 18, 2014

Following our publication of the latest update from Landa Digital Printing, published last week, I spoke with Benny Landa to clarify a few things.

EFI plans Connect on Steroids in 2015

Published December 18, 2014

EFI Connect 2015 is shaping up to be one of the best ever, so much so that EFI COO Marc Olin describes it as “Connect on Steroids.” Read what he has to say about Connect, EFI’s future strategies and his role as COO of the company in this interview with WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne.

More on Ricoh's Acquisition of PTI Marketing Technologies

Published December 17, 2014

Last week, Ricoh invited a group of press and analysts to a discussion about its acquisition of PTI Marketing Technologies. As our readers will remember, Ricoh made an investment in PTI in 2012 and has since trained its sales force on selling PTI solutions, including MarcomCentral and FusionPro (FusionPro is sold as a standalone and also is embedded in MarcomCentral). During the session, Coleman Kane, President & CEO of PTI Marketing Technologies, and Ted Takahashi, Ricoh’s Senior Vice President, Production Print Global Marketing Center, shared thoughts and comments and answered questions.

Semiconductor Manufacturer Maxim Integrated Finds Sales Power in Adobe Digital Publishing Suite

Published December 11, 2014

As our readers will know, we have been following developments with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, both in terms of how it is helping publishers tackle the “dollars to digital dimes” conundrum of digital publishing as well as some interesting views into how enterprises are adopting DPS for sales enablement. Today’s story takes us to Maxim Integrated, a designer and manufacturer of semiconductors, who has benefited from the integration of DPS with Adobe Experience Manager for increased sales power.

Kodak's Doug Edwards Leading Major Growth Segments

Published December 3, 2014

Doug Edwards, Kodak President of Digital Printing and Enterprise, discusses his role leading digital printing, packaging, and functional printing.

Rotolito Establishes Digital Production Unit to Meet Changing Demands for Book Printing

Published December 2, 2014

Rotolito, one of the largest printing companies in Europe, has built a €10 million business in digital book printing since the inception of its digital operation in 2010. Read what Rotolito’s Gabriella Moretti has to say about the changing dynamics of its book printing business in this article, sponsored by HP.

HP Continues to Innovate with the Indigo Press Platform

Published November 18, 2014

HP's Alon Bar-Shany, VP & GM Indigo Press Division, talks to Cary Sherburne about its new folding carton press shown at Graph Expo. Alon shows examples and talks about the technology and capabilities of the press.

HP Prepares for Jetcomm: First Production Inkjet User Group and Global Conference

Published November 13, 2014

HP has begun planning for Jetcomm, its first-ever Production Inkjet User Group, with a conference to be held in March 2015 in Washington, D.C., immediately preceding DscoopX. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne speaks with David Murphy, WW Director of Marketing for HP’s production inkjet business, to learn more.

Kodak Sonora Plates Go Mainstream with Operational and Environmental Benefits

Published November 11, 2014

Todd Bigger, Director of Product Management at Kodak, talks to Cary Sherburne about Sonora and the benefits Sonora plates bring to the mainstream printing industry.

Mobile: What Printers Need to be Thinking

Published November 6, 2014

Toby Weiss, EFI's Fiery SVP & GM, is joined by Cary Sherburne in the new EFI headquarters in Fremont to discuss mobile. What do commercial printers and in-plant printers need to think about relative to mobile?

Bridgeport National Bindery Turns to Production Inkjet to Revolutionize Its Business

Published November 4, 2014

Massachusetts-based Bridgeport National Bindery has turned to production inkjet press technology to revolutionize its business and to significantly outweigh the decline in its traditional library binding business as discussed in this article, sponsored by HP.

An Update on Kodak's Prosper 6000 Press

Published November 4, 2014

Kodak VP of Marketing Chris Payne speaks with Cary Sherburne about the Prosper 6000, the status of their beta sites, and printing Dr. Joe Webb and Richard Romano's new book - 2,400 books in 90 minutes.

Eshuis America Leverages HP for Digital Label Printing

Published November 3, 2014

Alejandro España, Business Development Manager at Eshuis America, talks about the business and how they leverage HP digital printing for large label campaigns.

Eshuis America Leverages HP for Digital Label Printing (Español)

Published November 3, 2014

Alejandro España , Gerente de Desarrollo de Negocios de Eshuis Latina , habla sobre el negocio y cómo se aprovechan de impresión digital de HP para las grandes campañas de la etiqueta.

Digital Publishing Delivers Significant Business Results for Stryker Orthopaedics

Published November 3, 2014

Our continuing coverage of the impact of digital alternatives on the world of print and publishing features Stryker Orthopaedics’ use of digital publishing technologies to more deeply engage its sales force and surgeon customers while reaping significant cost and time savings. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne speaks with Stryker’s Orthopaedics’ Creative Director Stephen Brown to learn more about the journey.

The Future of Kodak: A WhatTheyThink Exclusive Interview with CEO Jeff Clarke

Published October 29, 2014

Senior Editor Cary Sherburne recently had the opportunity to spend quality time with Kodak’s new CEO, Jeff Clarke. Read on to hear what Clarke has to say about what attracted him to Kodak, where he plans to take the company, and his strategies for getting there.

CEO Jeff Clarke Talks About the Future of Kodak

Published October 29, 2014

Jeff Clarke, CEO of Kodak, talks to Cary Sherburne about how he came from a Silicon Valley background to take the job at Kodak and what he's been focused on in these first seven months.

Workflow Innovation a Hot Topic

Published October 27, 2014

Cary Sherburne interviews Kevin Horey, VP & GM of Workflow & Solutions at Xerox. They talk workflow innovations, what Xerox has to offer with their products, and what makes workflow a hot topic.

How Acquisitions and Product Diversification Drive EFI Sales and Marketing

Published October 23, 2014

Frank Mallozi, SVP for Sales and Marketing at EFI, sits down with Cary Sherburne at their new headquarters in Fremont to talk about how sales and marketing handles all the acquisitions the company makes.

Dr. Joe Truncale to Leave NAPL after 30 Years

Published October 22, 2014

After serving for 30 years at NAPL, Joe Truncale has decided to leave the association to accept the positon of CEO of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Effective January 12, 2015, Ken Garner will become the CEO for AMSP/NAPL/NAQP. Garner was the CEO of AMSP at the time of its merger with NAPL/NAQP. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne talks with Truncale about the past, present and future of his career.

Graph Expo 2014: A Few Highlights

Published October 21, 2014

WhatTheyThink was at Graph Expo in full force, including our annual Economic Outlook Breakfast with Dr. Joe Webb and our popular WhatTheyThink Video Studio. We also made time to attend press conferences and walk the show floor in order to bring news and insight to our readers. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne shares a few thoughts about the show.

Aleyant Systems Launches Entry-Level Job Management System at Graph Expo

Published October 21, 2014

Greg Salzman, President of Aleyant Systems welcomes Cary Sherburne at Graph Expo and talks a bit about the company and their Pressero web-to-print solution. They also discuss the launch of a new entry-level job management system.

Adobe Creative Cloud: Moving At the Speed of Light

Published October 21, 2014

What is Happening in Europe with Digital Inkjet?

Published October 20, 2014

Pat McGrew, Go-to-Market Evangelist at HP, joins Cary Sherburne in the WhatTheyThink studio to talk about being honored with the first annual "Girlie Award" by the Girls Who Print peer group at Graph Expo. They also discuss what is happening in Europe with digital inkjet.

Global Graphics Develops a Harlequin Partner Network to Formalize Community Advances

Published October 17, 2014

Marin Bailey, CTO at Global Graphics, talks to Cary Sherburne about the recent announcement of a Harlequin Partner Network to formalize many of the advancements being made by the user community.

Martin Bailey of Global Graphics on PDF/VT

Published October 16, 2014

Cary interviews Martin Bailey, CTO at Global Graphics, who updates us on their "Do PDF/VT Right" publication as well as where the technology is at and how to use it.

KBA Makes Big Digital Announcements at Graph Expo 2014

Published October 16, 2014

Cary Interviews Mark Hischar, President & CEO of KBA, talks about some interesting digital additions they announced at Graph Expo. In this segment, they discuss the RotaJET L Series and their collaboration with HP.

Scodix Making Big Inroads in Digital Print Enhancement

Published October 15, 2014

Amit Shvartz, VP of Marketing for Scodix, is interviewed by Cary Sherburne and shares the story of their technology and how their customers are using it.

KBA in 2014 and at Graph Expo: Lots of Things Happening!

Published October 15, 2014

Mark Hischar, President & CEO of KBA, speaks to Cary Sherburne about the many announcements they made at Graph Expo 2014, including a collaboration with HP, expansion of the RotoJet line, and a new distribution agreement with Tensor.

Heritage Paper Acquires HP Scitex FB10000

Published October 14, 2014

Michael Musgrave, COO of Heritage Paper, talks to Cary Sherburne about their business and the growth of digital in their shop. They also discuss the acquisition of an HP Scitex FB10000 and the drivers behind that.

HighCon Debuts Euclid in the U.S. at Graph Expo 2014

Published October 14, 2014

Aviv Ratzmann, CEO & Founder of HighCon, talks about debuting the Euclid in the United States at Graph Expo 2014 after having first showing it at drupa 2012.

Turnkey Technology Makes HP T350 Attractive for Hudson Printing

Published October 13, 2014

In this article, sponsored by HP, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne follows up on progress at Hudson Printing in Salt Lake City with its customized HP T350 Color Inkjet Web Press. Paul Gardner, Director of Innovation, talks ink, applications, substrates and strategy.

EFI Focuses on Customers to Thrive in Difficult Times

Published October 9, 2014

Cary joins Guy Gecht in Fremont California at their new headquarters to talk about how they weathered some tough years and the decision to double down on this industry and focus on customers to not only survive, but thrive.

The Evolving Workplace: How Mobile is Affecting Your Business

Published October 6, 2014

Canon USA recently hosted a roundtable discussion titled The Evolving Workplace: Examining the Opportunities and Challenges Created by BYOD and Mobile Technologies. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Canon USA’s Dennis Amorosano, Vice President & General Manager of Marketing and Professional Services, Business Imaging Solutions Group, about the internal and external implications of the underlying Workflow Optimization Study for printing operations.

HP Inkjet Announcements at Graph Expo 2014

Published October 6, 2014

Aurelio Maruggi, VP & GM of Inkjet Web for HP, talks to Cary Sherburne at Graph Expo 2014 about the exciting announcements from HP relative to inkjet.

Commentary on HP Splitting into Two Companies

Published October 6, 2014

The annocument from HP that it will split into two different companies is not unexpected, given the public discussion and rumors about spinning off or selling the personal systems and printing business, including the recent failed merger with EMC.

Wrapping Up Graph Expo with Cary Sherburne

Published October 2, 2014

Cary Sherburne wraps up Graph Expo 2014 from the show floor talking about the size of the show, attendance, and many exciting announcements being made. Print software, workflow, production inkjet, new partnerships, and some smaller vendors all made a splash this year.

DPI Direct Leverages HP for Success in Digital

Published September 30, 2014

Sam Mousavi, President of DPI Direct, and Cary Sherburne discuss the business and his focus on digital from the beginning days of the company.

Zenger Group: A Successful Disrupter

Published September 29, 2014

Since its founding in 1980, Buffalo-based Zenger Group has a history of innovation. Today, the company is an expert in personalized communications and runs a highly efficient operation. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne speaks with Steve Zenger for an inside peek.

Bill Graushar on "The New MBO"

Published September 25, 2014

Bill Graushar, Principal at Bill Graushar Consulting, talks about the MBO America Customer Open House event and gives his impressions on what he saw there and what he thought about the "The New MBO" offerings.

Hudson Printing Innovates to Last Another 100 Years

Published September 25, 2014

Paul Gardner of Hudson Printing joins Cary Sherburne from the floor of the Adobe Summit. They discuss the 104 year old company and how they're innovating to last another 100.

Reach Out and Touch Your Fan Base: A Mobile App Success Story

Published September 23, 2014

Senior Editor Cary Sherburne talked with Aaron La Porta, graphic designer/developer for the Buffalo Bills. The team is leading the NFL in implementation of mobile apps, and La Porta has a great story to tell. Inside the story is sage advice for printers looking to get into the mobile app world.

EFI's Guy Gecht on Graph Expo and Their Must See 'Em Success

Published September 22, 2014

Cary Sherburne talks to EFI's Guy Gecht about the upcoming Graph Expo event and winning 11 Must See 'Em Awards - a new record. They discuss specific products and the reasons for their success.

MBO America Helps Unitecblue Develop Innovative New Products

Published September 18, 2014

Juan Sanchez, Plant Manager at Unitecblue in Argentina, talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and how MBO America is helping them develop innovative new products.

MBO America Helps Unitecblue Develop Innovative New Products (Spanish)

Published September 18, 2014

Juan Sánchez , Gerente de Planta en Unitecblue en Argentina , conversa con Cary Sherburne sobre el negocio y cómo MBO America está ayudando a desarrollar nuevos productos innovadores.

Production Inkjet a Game-Changer for Documation

Published September 16, 2014

Senior Editor Cary Sherburne recently spoke with Documation Vice President and COO Martin Aalsma in developing this HP-sponsored feature. Documation is the proud owner of two HP T230 Color Inkjet Presses that it is leveraging to reduce costs, improve throughput and develop new product offerings

Tobe Direct Makes Significant Investment in Digital with HP

Published September 16, 2014

Cary Sherburne interviews Mike Romer, VP of National Accounts for Tobe Direct, finding out about their direct mail marketing company and how they've invested in digital with HP.

Color Expert John Sweeney Talks about Open Digital Color Standards

Published September 4, 2014

With Graph Expo around the corner, attendees should take some time at the show to investigate the latest developments in color management, a field that is changing quickly due to the availability of a broad array of new technologies. In an interview with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with John Sweeney, Business Development Manager for matchmycolor talks about color management developments inside and outside the printing industry.

HP Helps Labels Unlimited Transition to Digital

Published September 2, 2014

John Wynne, CEO of Labels Unlimited, and Cary Sherburne discuss the exciting label segment of the industry and their transition to digital. We learn how HP as a business partner was able to help with the transition to digital.

Prisma Works to Improve Bindery Throughput with MBO America

Published August 28, 2014

Steve Carlson, Director of Operations at Prisma, talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and how they are working to improve bindery throughput using MBO America.

Technology Developments in the Bindery and Finishing Process

Published August 28, 2014

John Cracknell, Managing Director of IBIS Bindery Systems, talks to Cary Sherburne about technology developments in the bindery and finishing side of the print workflow.

Ripon Printers Help Educate Customers as Adobe Certified Instructors

Published August 26, 2014

James Wamser of Ripon Printers talks to Cary Sherburne about Ripon and his role in helping to educate their customers as an Adobe Certified Instructor. They also discuss Creative Cloud and how it's changed how they use Adobe products.

Ricoh Leverages PTI to Create Cloud-Based Vertical Marketing Services Portal

Published August 26, 2014

Kurt Konow, Director of Vertical Marketing at Ricoh, talks to Cary Sherburne about their cloud-based marketing services portal that leverages PTI.

The New MBO America: Begin with the End in Mind

Published August 21, 2014

Lance Martin, Director of Sales for MBO America, talks to Cary Sherburne about "The New MBO" and why it's important to begin the print job with finishing in mind.

GI Solutions Doubles Throughput with Second-Generation Production Inkjet Presses

Published August 20, 2014

GI Solutions in Leicester UK is on its second generation of high-speed production inkjet presses. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Patrick Headley, Deputy Managing Director, to find out what the drivers were for the technology replacement and what benefits the company is seeing.

Critical Mass Building Toward Color in Transactional Printing

Published August 20, 2014

Dave Smith, Director of Operations at DST Output, talks to Cary Sherburne about some details about their business and the critical mass building toward color in transactional printing.

SmartPractice Automates Workflow with HP

Published August 19, 2014

Cary Sherburne talks to Dave Casteneda, Director of Premedia Services at SmarPractice. They discuss their business, equipment, and how they've been able to automate their workflow with HP.

How Finishing Makes the Printed Piece Stand Out

Published August 12, 2014

Mike King, President & CEO of Eagle Systems, talks to Cary Sherburne about some of the finishing technologies that make print stand out. They discuss the capabilities of both hot foil and cold foil technologies

The Move to Digital for Package Printing

Published August 8, 2014

Larry Moore, VP of Partner Programs at Esko, talks to Cary Sherburne about the packaging sector moving to digital and what he sees in that transition. They also discuss finishing and color management.

How Adobe Creative Cloud Can Grow Your Print Business

Published August 7, 2014

Chris Kitchener, Group Product Manager for Adobe InDesign & Illustrator, talks to Cary Sherburne about the perception that Adobe has abandoned the print industry and how Creative Cloud can grow print businesses by adding other revenue streams.

Epson Direct to Garment Printers Offer Mass Customization

Published August 6, 2014

Larry Kaufman, Product Manager at Epson, talks to Cary Sherburne about direct to garment (DTG) printing and what is happening in the garment industry.

The Role of Professional Services in a Complex Production Environment - A Conversation with Canon Solutions America

Published August 5, 2014

Workflows are becoming more complex and savvy print service providers are looking to streamline and automate business and production processes for a more sustainable business and production environment. Utilization of vendor professional services can be an effective means of finding opportunities to take time, cost and touches out of both business and production processes as well as to introduce innovation. Learn what Canon Solutions America has to say about the changing world of professional services.

How the HP T200 Helps Documation Set the Standard

Published August 5, 2014

Martin Aalsma, VP of Operations at Documation, talks to Cary Sherburne about the company and their experience with publishing and direct mail using the HP T200 series inkjet web presses. They also talk hybrid workflow and color management.

Web to Print Adoption in the Latin American Market

Published August 5, 2014

Greg Salzman, President of Aleyant Systems, talks to Cary Sherburne about their expansion into Latin America and what he's seeing in those markets.

How Marketers Can Leverage Print for Customer Communications

Published August 4, 2014

John Foley, CEO of InterlinkOne, talks to Cary Sherburne about how marketers can leverage print technologies to enhance their customer communications strategies.

HP Graphic Arts Reorganizes, Shares Strategic Direction

Published August 1, 2014

In May, the HP Graphics Solutions Business effected an organizational change at the top of the Americas organization. WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with the new Vice President and General Manager Yishai Amir to see what’s up.

Crawford Technologies Partners with Customers for Success

Published August 1, 2014

Jonathan McGrew, MarComm Manager at Crawford Technologies, talks to Cary Sherburne about how they are focused on being partners to their customers and giving back to the community.

A2Z Printing Grows Offset Business by Offering More with Digital

Published July 29, 2014

Allen Taheri, President of A2Z Printing, talks to Cary Sherburne about the growth of the company and their acquisition of HP digital devices which enables them to get business they otherwise wouldn't.

Catching up with RISO: Envelope Wrapper System and New Inks

Published July 29, 2014

Jeff Bianca, Senior Development Manager at RISO, talks to Cary Sherburne about their being awarded a Must See 'Em at Print 2013 for their envelope wrapper system. He also gives us the latest happenings at RISO.

Konica Minolta Pushes Up-Market with Three New Digital Presses

Published July 25, 2014

Konica Minolta used the launch of three new digital presses as an opportunity to brief a media and analyst group at its Manhattan showroom earlier this month. In addition to learning about the new presses as they were launched, the group also received a strategy update from the company. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne was there and shares her thoughts.

Aizikowitz on XMPie Integration within Xerox and the Circle Product

Published July 25, 2014

Jacob Aizikowitz, President of XMPie, talks to Cary Sherburne about how integrated XMPie is within Xerox since the acquisition 7 years ago. They also discuss the Circle product and what they are learning about multi-channel campaigns.

The Impact of Creative Cloud on the Creative Community and Printers

Published July 24, 2014

Russell Viers, Speaker/Trainer/Digital Handyman, talks to Cary Sherburne about teaching and the impact Creative Cloud has had on the creative community and printing industry.

Greg Salzman of Aleyant Systems Talks Open Architecture and Partnerships

Published July 23, 2014

Greg Salzman, President of Aleyant Systems, talks about their main products and winning a 2013 InterTech Award. He also discusses how they leverage partnerships to offer customers the best software solutions possible.

PTI's Forrest Leighton on How Printers Need to Adapt to Change

Published July 22, 2014

Forrest Leighton, VP of Strategic Alliances at PTI, talks to Cary Sherburne about how printers need to evolve to keep pace with the changes in technology and the shift of content to the digital space.

Xeikon Trillium Becomes Available in North America

Published July 21, 2014

Mike Ring, President of Xeikon America, talks to Cary Sherburne about the Trillium technology and its availability in North America. View the white paper discussed in the video here.

Pinnacle Data Systems Leverages Canon Solutions America

Published July 15, 2014

Rob Reddinger, Owner of Pinnacle Data Systems, talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and the production platform they use. They also discuss what sets Canon Solutions America apart and why they partnered with them.

Paul Tykodi on the Printer Working Group Standards

Published July 15, 2014

Paul Tykodi, Principle at Tykodi Consulting Services, talks to Cary Sherburne about his work with the Printer Working Group. More information at www.pwg.org

New Presstek CEO Shares Strategy, Business Updates

Published July 14, 2014

Nearly two years after its acquisition by AIP, Presstek named Jeffrey A Beck as CEO. Previously, the company had been managed by AIP executives as they restructured the organization and set a go-forward strategy. Prior to Presstek, Beck was COO of Boston-based iRobot. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne visited with Beck to learn more about his background and Presstek’s strategies for future success.

An Update on Xeikon with Mike Ring

Published July 11, 2014

Mike Ring, President of Xeikon America, talks to Cary Sherburne and gives us an update on where the company is in terms of sales and recent projects. They also discuss their presence in the labels and packaging vertical as well as their roots on the document side.

SG360's Bob Radzis on Canon Solutions America

Published July 10, 2014

Bob Radzis, Chief Customer Officer at SG360, sits down with Cary Sherburne and talks about the acquisition of RT Associates by Segerdahl (now SG360), their use of Canon Solution America and what drew him to them as a vendor.

The Challenges of Today's Multi-Channel Output Management

Published July 9, 2014

Ron Friedman, COO of Compart, talks to Cary Sherburne about the challenges end users face relative to output management. Today, there is a greater demand for multi-channel input and output making it a more complex process.

Communicorp (AFLAC) Uses HP to Automate Workflow

Published July 8, 2014

Greg Weaver, Print Production Manager at Communicorp (AFLAC), talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and their production platform. They discuss ways they've automated their workflow to enhance efficiency.

Ricoh Invests in Avanti and PTI to Complete Workflow Automation

Published July 7, 2014

Sam Hosoe, EVP at Ricoh, talks to Cary Sherburne about their investment in Avanti and PTI in order to help their customers to automate their workflow.

Veritiv: A New Company with a Heritage of Service

Published July 3, 2014

On July 2nd, Veritiv, the result of the Unisource/Xpedx merger, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: VRTV). WhatTheyThink’s Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Chairman and CEO Mary Laschinger shortly after she rang the Stock Exchange’s Opening Bell.

How Canon Solutions America Engages with Customers

Published July 1, 2014

Eric Hawkinson, Director of Marketing at Canon Solutions America, talks to Cary Sherburne about customer engagement and Canon's commitment to the customer. They also discuss efforts to build customer community and preview a fall announcement.

Canon Solutions America: What’s New?

Published June 27, 2014

WhatTheyThink recently attended a Canon Solutions America customer event at Canon’s Customer Experience Center in Poing, Germany. We had an opportunity to speak to several executives about the future of the company and its achievements to date.

How Printers Can Adjust to the Trend Toward Digital Marketing

Published June 27, 2014

Andy Jacobs, CTO at MRM McCann, talks to Cary Sherburne about print's role relative to digital marketing. They discuss connecting print with the digital world. Andy also gives printers advice on how to handle the digital marketing trend.

What's New with HP Indigo in Packaging and Folding Cartons

Published June 26, 2014

Alon Bar-Shany, VP & GM of HP Indigo, joins Cary Sherburne again to talk about new products for flexible packaging and folding cartons. They discuss the new 20000 and 30000 presses.

Canon Solutions America Off to a Strong Start

Published June 24, 2014

Cary talks to Francis McMahon, VP of Marketing at Canon Solutions America, about the smooth integration of Canon and Oce in creating Canon Solutions America and the company's strong 2013.

Aleks Zlatic of X-Rite on how color management is changing in the packaging industry

Published June 20, 2014

Aleks discusses how color management is changing with the variety of substrates that are being printed on.

The Evolution and Growth of Variable Data Printing

Published June 17, 2014

Mike Chiricuzio, President of VDP Direct, talks to Cary Sherburne about how the variable data printing market has evolved and changed in the past few years.

What's New at Scodix with Ziki Kuly

Published June 6, 2014

Ziki Kuly, Vice President at Scodix, talks to Cary Sherburne about their technology and what's new at the company. They discuss some of the applications being used with the technology including what Tukaiz is doing.

Xerox Unveils Expanded Impika Inkjet Innovation Center

Published June 5, 2014

Xerox announced the grand opening of its expanded Impika Inkjet Innovation Center in Aubagne, France, with a customer Inkjet Summit on June 4th. Chairman & CEO Ursula Burns was on hand to officially open the new center. WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Andrew Copley, President of Xerox’ Graphic Communications Operations, to understand the extent of the expansion and what it means for the Xerox production inkjet business.

Alphagraphics Boosts Bottom Line Using EFI Print Software

Published June 5, 2014

Chuck Stempler, President & Owner of Alphagraphics Seattle, talks to Cary Sherburne about their use of EFI's Pace MIS system. Their use of data from the system has allowed them to add to their bottom line. They also discuss using the OPS web-to-print software and their Vutek acquisition.

One Year Later: X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt

Published June 4, 2014

About a year ago, we interviewed X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt shortly after he took on the leadership role. In this interview with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne, he updates our readers on what has transpired in that year and strategies moving forward.

How X-Rite, Pantone, and Esko are Changing the Landscape of Color Management in Packaging

Published June 4, 2014

Aleks Zlatic (VP of Sales Americas at X-Rite) talks to Cary Sherburne about how the company, along with Pantone and Esko, is changing the way color communication and color management is done within the packaging industry.

Why Moti Chose HP as a Partner in their Digital Operation

Published May 27, 2014

Alberto Garcia de Quevedo, Director of Commercial Printing at Moti, talks to Cary Sherburne about his company and why they chose HP as a business partner.

Why Moti Chose HP as a Partner in their Digital Operation (en Español)

Published May 27, 2014

Alberto García de Quevedo, Director de Impresión Comercial en Moti, conversa con Cary Sherburne acerca de su empresa y por qué se eligió a HP como un socio de negocios.

Mound Printing Uses EFI to Manage Workflow and Enter Wide Format Market

Published May 22, 2014

Cary Sherburne talks to Dennis Riggs, President and CEO of Mound Printing in Miamisburg, Ohio. They discuss why they got into wide format with the Vutek line. They also discuss their use and experience with the Pace MIS system.

David Zwang Talks About His New Article Series

Published May 19, 2014

Cary Sherburne talks to David Zwang about what's next in his article series on WhatTheyThink. 2012 looked at production inkjet. 2013 looked at workflow options. They discuss his series this year that focuses more on application - how are people using all these products?