Ricoh Americas Educates Their Customers to Adapt

Published February 23, 2012

Cary Sherburne and Annette McCrary, Director of Production Marketing at Ricoh Americas Corporation discuss the reoccurring trending topic of printers adjusting to the current market state and how Ricoh is helping their customers make that adjustment,

Industry Veteran Jeff Jacobson Joins Xerox

Published February 22, 2012

The announcement that Jeff Jacobson, President & CEO of Presstek, was departing the company to take on a senior role at Xerox caught many industry watchers by surprise. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Jacobson to get the story behind the story.

Charlie Corr talks Inkjets at Mimeo

Published February 17, 2012

Chief Strategist for Mimeo Charlie Corr and Cary Sherburne talk about bringing inkjet into the primarily toner company.

VP of Marketing Mike Dane discusses Ricoh's Perspective on Analog Vs. Digital

Published February 16, 2012

Cary Sherburne and VP of Marketing Mike Dane discuss Ricoh's view on the rebirth to paper in a multi-channel communication market.

Epson Launches NextGen Wide Format Printer, New Branding

Published February 14, 2012

Today, Epson launched its next generation, newly-branded 64” solvent printer – the SureColor S30670 is a four-color solvent printer (CMYK) using Epson UltraChrome GS2 ink. Read more.

Dscoop Adds DSee Digital Print & Design Conference

Published February 10, 2012

Dscoop, the wildly successful HP digital printing users group, has added a new conference to its repertoire. Co-located with Dscoop7 being held in Washington D.C. March 22-24, the event, DSee, takes place on March 22, 2012, and has already sold out. Hear more from Dscoop board members and HP about this novel event.

EFI's Fiery XF Expands VUTEk Capabilities

Published February 7, 2012

Christian Schowalter, Product Marketing Manager at EFI, tells Cary Sherburne about the new turnkey solution with the Fiery XF solutions.

AlphaGraphics Acquired by Blackstreet Capital

Published February 7, 2012

Now that the dust has settled a little on the acquisition of AlphaGraphics (AGI) by Blackstreet Capital and CEO Kevin Cushing’s unexpected departure, Art Coley, AlphaGraphics’ Interim President, talks to WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne about the AGI perspective, future prospects and franchisee reaction.

NCP Solutions's David Erwin on Customer Organization

Published February 6, 2012

David Erwin Senior VP Market Development at NCP Solutions discusses some of the challenges they face with customer organization in transaction and trans-promo markets.

Hubcast President Tony Dolph Updates About the Cloud Print Service Company

Published February 3, 2012

President of Hubcast Tony Dolph and Cary Sherburne discuss the success of their global cloud printing network and the international cost savings potential.

Gerhardt and Marcantonio on Allegra's Acquisition of Signs by Tomorrow

Published February 1, 2012

Cary Sherburne, WhatTheyThink’s Senior Editor, had a few questions for Allegra’s Carl Gerhardt and Mike Marcantonio about this acquisition. Here’s what they had to say.

PrintCom's Bill Lamparter's predictions on 2012 drupa

Published January 30, 2012

Well known industry analyst and President of Printcom Bill Lamparter and Cary Sherburne discuss an industry analyst perspective of the 2012 drupa show.

Fenske Media: Innovative and Growing

Published January 27, 2012

In December, WhatTheyThink’s Senior Editor, Cary Sherburne, joined a number of her press and analyst peers on a visit to Fenske Media in Rapid City, South Dakota. In this article, she shares details about the event and includes an exclusive interview with Tom Fenske, one of the four brothers that own and operate the business.

AlphaGraphics Has a New Owner

Published January 27, 2012

Rumors that AlphaGraphics was on the blocks proved to be true when the company announced it had a new owner. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke to CEO Kevin Cushing to get the story behind the story for our readers.

Océ Business Services Partners with Mimeo to Deliver Océ PrintExpress

Published January 25, 2012

Océ Business Services introduced Océ PrintExpress, an online print and distribution service that augments its Managed Print Services offerings. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne speaks with Océ Business Services and its partner, Mimeo, to get the scoop.

Experiences from Beta Site for GS3250LX, imageoptions

Published January 24, 2012

Cary Sherburne and President of imageoptions Brian Hite discuss the company's involvement as a beta site for EFI's GS3250LX.

HP's Xavier Garcia Gives Advice to Printers Looking to Enter the Wide Format Market

Published January 23, 2012

Cary Sherburne and HP's General Manager of Scitex Xavier Garcia have a conversation focused on print service providers looking to expand their offerings with wide format.

Running the Gauntlet: A Book Review

Published January 19, 2012

Jeff Hayzlett’s second book, Running the Gauntlet, is out, launched January 3rd. Read what Senior Editor Cary Sherburne has to say about the book and the SnapTags it incorporates.

EFI Breaks Ground with LED Curing in their GS3250LX

Published January 17, 2012

Cary Sherburne and EFI's VUTEK Product Manager Jamie Dolpies talk about the latest LED curing technology recently included in their product line and the suite of advantages it brings to the industry.

Cool App from a Surprising Source

Published January 17, 2012

Web-to-print provider Aleyant profiled one of its customers in a recent press release that caught my attention. Thinking this was an innovative print service provider who had launched a niche holiday application, I contacted them to see what they do the rest of the year. Not a print service provider!

HP's Strategic Marketing Manager Harel Ifhar on HP's Market Innovation

Published January 16, 2012

Scitex Strategic Marketing Manager Harel Ifhar tells Cary Sherburne how HP is constantly striving to bring new technologies and business ideas to their customers to help them evolve their business.

How Mercury Print Productions Revitalized Their Business with Educational Book Printing

Published January 13, 2012

Cary Sherburne visits Mercury Print Productions and interviews President John Place about their increase in educational book printing in the inkjet market.

Are you ready for drupa season?

Published January 12, 2012

Gina Testa, VP Graphics Communications Industry for Xerox, talks about the preparation and expectations for this year's drupa season.

EFI's Wide Format Automation Solutions

Published January 10, 2012

Senior Marketing Manager Mark Goodearl and Cary Sherburne discuss how EFI brings better integration for a more efficient workflow to meet wide format's ever increasing demand for automation.

Why HP Acquired HiFlex

Published January 9, 2012

On December 7th, HP announced the acquisition of print MIS provider HiFlex. WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with HP to understand more about this acquisition and how it fits into the HP portfolio. You may be surprised to learn where the acquisition is reporting within the HP organization.

HP's Xavier Garcia's Advice to Printers in an Evolving Wide Format Market

Published January 9, 2012

Cary Sherburne and Xavier Garcia, General Manager for HP's Scitex, discuss the evolving wide format market and give advice to print providers.

Boarman Out as Public Printer

Published December 19, 2011

On April 15, 2010, President Obama announced his intent to nominate William J. Boarman as the 26th Public Printer of the United States. Following that announcement, WhatTheyThink covered the long, and ultimately unsuccessful confirmation process, revealing a number of problems with the nominee. Apparently more problems have arisen and his nomination was returned to the President. Read more.

A Tribute to drupa

Published December 15, 2011

Andy Tribute and Cary Sherburne chat about the rapidly approaching drupa season and some of the key things they will be looking for.

First Coated Stock for Production Inkjet Introduced by NewPage

Published December 15, 2011

NewPage was the first paper manufacturer to bring to market a coated stock optimized for production inkjet. Availability of an affordable coated stock solution is at the top of the wish list for many production inkjet press owners. We expect to see much more activity in this space between now and drupa. In the interim, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with the folks at NewPage to get the full story.

Wild Apple Graphics Turns to Digital Printing for Art Prints

Published December 12, 2011

Wild Apple Graphics recently added a new digital press that allows the company to offer short runs of certain popular print sizes. Cary Sherburne spoke with Jim Chadwick, Director of Technical Services, to understand how digital printing is streamlining the company’s art print business and why they chose the digital press they purchased.

GMC's Bill Parker on Software Rebranding

Published December 2, 2011

Chief Marketing Officer at GMC Bill Parker shares with Cary Sherburne why GMC rebranded their software into GMC Inspire.

Eric Ligget Lets Us Get to Know KCI (Part 2)

Published December 1, 2011

continue their in-depth discussion on KCI. Part 1 can be found here

Eric Ligget Lets Us Get to Know KCI

Published November 29, 2011

Cary Sherburne and KCI's General Manager Eric Liggett sit down for an in-depth discussion about KCI

Marco Boer Highlights New PRIMIR Study

Published November 28, 2011

Cary Sherburne and Vice President of IT Strategies Marco Boer highlight some of the key findings in the latest PRIMIR study, Impact of Electronic Technologies on Print.

Touchcode: A New Way to Make Print Interactive

Published November 18, 2011

German firm Printechnologics has developed another way for print to be interactive utilizing the increasing number of touch screens—tablets, smartphones and more—now in the marketplace. What is a Touchcode, how can it be used and when might we start seeing them in the market? Cary Sherburne speaks with Printechnologics CEO Sascha Voight.

As Pulp Transitions Services Automation is Key

Published November 18, 2011

Crackerjack Robert Carrier and Cary Sherburne sit down to discuss how automation is playing a bigger role with smaller jobs.

GLS Companies CEO Gary Garner looks forward to drupa

Published November 17, 2011

Cary Sherburne asks CEO Gary Garner his perspective as a repeat attendee and the value drupa brings to the industry.

DPI Sees Value in Automation

Published November 15, 2011

Susan Moore with DPI in Atlanta shares with Cary Sherburne the value of automation measured in both time and money saved.

Making a Big Impression Trends in Large Format Printing

Published November 14, 2011

As we approach drupa 2012, what are the technologies we can expect to see that will drive change in the printing and publishing markets? Once again, we can expect to see a significant position for inkjet in the array of new technologies exhibitors have on display.  This time, however, while there will still be a large presence in the production sector.

Stafford Printing Retrains Staff in a Hybrid Print House

Published November 10, 2011

Howard Owen of Stafford Printing shares some of the trials and tribulations of retraining people now that they're a hybrid printer with both digital and offset.

Pitney Bowes Helps Customers Beyond Buying Equipement

Published November 8, 2011

Vice President for Global Strategic Product Management Grant Miller and Cary Sherburne chat about the how Pitney Bowes is helping their customers adapt as more mailers are printing and printers are mailing while maintaining efficiency and keep costs low with new products and services.

AlphaGraphics Seattle Finds Success in Search Engine Marketing

Published November 4, 2011

Printing firms today face many challenges and opportunities. Entrepreneurs like AlphaGraphics Owner Chuck Stempler provide examples of what the printing firm of the future might look like and offer services to small commercial and quick printers to help them reach their own goals.

Is There an iPad App in Your Future?

Published November 1, 2011

As we look at ways to ensure that print remains viable and that we have the right set of services to go with it, becoming an iPad app developer is an interesting avenue to explore that may be easier than you think. Cary Sherburne reviews two options for easy entry into this market.

Pitney Bowes Helps Printing Firms Increase Productivity

Published November 1, 2011

Kevin Marks and Cary Sherburne sit down and discuss Pitney Bowes recent product announcements that aim to help firms be more productive in the production print space.

Val DiGacinto Talks About Being Part of the DG3 Family

Published October 28, 2011

Cary Sherburne interviews Vice President of Interactive Solutions Val DiGacinto about life after the DG3 Group acquired the Ace Group.

CEO Jochen Meissner Shares Goss International's Perspective of drupa

Published October 27, 2011

Jochen Meissner President/CEO of Goss International shares his unique perspective as both an exhibitor and attendee on why it's so important to attend drupa.

Bill Parker GMC Extends Into New Markets with Inspire

Published October 24, 2011

Cary Sherburne and Bill Parker chat about GMC breaking into new markets with GMC Inspire and moving with the industry beyond just print.

Optimizing Print On-Demand Workflows

Published October 20, 2011

PTI's Director of Professional Services Shabnam Behzadpour tells Cary Sherburne what printers should look into in order to optimize their print on-demand worflows.

Hamilton Costa with ANconsulting Discusses Latin American Opporunities

Published October 17, 2011

Cary Sherburne and Consultant Hamilton Costa from ANconsulting discuss the Latin America market and the opportunities that lie within.

How to Engage Marketers and Win Business

Published October 13, 2011

Vice President of Marketing for PTI Dustin Ritter sits down with Cary Sherburne to share just what modern marketers are looking for in today's more social world.

Kodak President & COO Phil Faraci Clarifies Kodak Position

Published October 12, 2011

Recent news stories about Kodak have implied that the company’s digital transition is not going as planned, even suggesting an investigation into filing bankruptcy. While waiting for Kodak to announce quarterly earnings on November 3rd, WhatTheyThink spoke with President & COO Phil Faraci to gain his perspective these issues.

PreCycled Customers Use Digital Printing Web-to-Print Solutions

Published October 11, 2011

Cary Sherburne asks Dan Horkan, Owner of PreCycled, to give a few detailed examples of how their customers utilize their digital printing toolsets.

TRI-C Enterprises CEO and PIAG Chairman Bill Cole Talks About Turning His Business Around

Published October 11, 2011

Bill Cole, CEO of TRI-C Enterprises and PIAG Chairman, talks with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne about the impact last year’s PIAG book study group, featuring Disrupting the Future by Dr. Joe Webb, had on the future of his business…a wake-up call that infused new energy and excitement into his life and his business.

Delivering Value via the Web

Published October 5, 2011

Although most of us understand that electronic communications are here to stay, it can still be difficult to figure out how best to leverage it in a business sense. WhatTheyThink spoke with Mohawk’s Chris Harrold, VP, Business Development, about the company’s new service platform for digital printers, Mohawk MakeReady, a great example of using the Web to deliver valuable information while building increased credibility for the business.

A Comparison of Privacy Standards with Oscar Dubbeldam

Published October 3, 2011

Strategy Partners' Oscar Dubbeldam and Cary Sherburne discuss privacy standards in Europe and how they compare to the United States.

Production Automation: How Do You Get Started Affordably?

Published September 30, 2011

Following up on her recent article, Graph Expo Retrospective, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne takes a look at production automation, a key "Critical Technology" as identified by the Graph Expo Must See 'ems committee. Getting started might be more affordable than you think.

Interview with Frank Romano About the Upcoming drupa Trade Fair Next Year

Published September 29, 2011

Cary Sherburne interviews Frank Romano about his expectations at the upcoming 2012 drupa and why it's so important for members of the industry at any level to attend. For more information on drupa 2012 click here.

Graph Expo Retrospective; Critical and Opportunistic Technologies for Future Success

Published September 27, 2011

As the industry gets back to work following a busy Graph Expo 2011, it is a good time to take a look at some of the technologies that were on display-both those that are critical to the short- and long-term profitability and survival of a printing company, and opportunistic technologies that can provide differentiation.

CEO Mark Sarpa's Advice on the Digital Transition

Published September 20, 2011

CEO of Progressive Solutions Mark Sarpa chats with Cary Sherburne about the world of digital printing and offers his advice for those looking to enter the digital field.

Agfa and Pitman: One Year Later

Published September 9, 2011

In July of 2010, Agfa acquired the assets of the Harold M. Pitman Company. It's been just over a year, and WhatTheyThink takes an exclusive look at the status of the integration.

Ricoh and Zumbox Join Forces to Simplify Digital Mailbox Solutions for Billers

Published September 7, 2011

Yesterday, Ricoh and Zumbox announced an alliance under which mailers can opt to provide their customers mail via Zumbox, the world's first digital postal mail system. WhatTheyThink spoke with Ricoh's Don Dew to get the inside scoop.

More on the Digital Mail Revolution, Pitney Bowes' John Schloff Provides Volly Update

Published September 1, 2011

Following our recent article on the latest news from Zumbox, a player in the digital mail space, we contacted Pitney Bowes' John Schloff to find out the latest about its digital mailbox offering, Volly. Schloff shares an update, including insight into strategy and plans.

The Digital Postal Mail Revolution, Will it Speed the Demise of the U. S. Postal Service?

Published August 30, 2011

For almost a decade, pundits have been projecting that paper mail, especially transactional mail, will be displaced by electronic alternatives. Just like the paperless office, it hasn't happened yet. But there's a lot happening in the digital postal mail realm that could change the picture entirely. John Payne of Zumbox talks about what's ahead.

RPI's Bellamy Comments on Acquisition of Netherlands-based Paro Group BV

Published August 29, 2011

On August 25th, Seattle-based RPI announced the acquisition of Paro Group BV, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The entity in the Netherlands will be known as RPI-Paro to capitalize on Paro branding there. WhatTheyThink spoke with Rick Bellamy, CEO of RPI, and Jan-Paul van den Hurk, owner and CEO of Paro Printing, for more details.

EFI's Marc Olin Comments on Prism Group Holdings Acquisition

Published August 17, 2011

EFI continues its efforts to consolidate the print MIS market with yet another acquisition. On August 3rd, the company announced the acquisition of Prism Group Holdings. Marc Olin, GM of EFI's Software Applications business unit, comments on the reasons for the acquisition and its value to EFI.

Rochester NY Printing Firms Bright Spots in a Difficult Economy (Part 2)

Published August 16, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to visit four printing firms in the Rochester/Buffalo NY area and was impressed with their vitality an innovative approach to the business. Their stories are sure to brighten up your summer, as they did mine. Part 2 of a 2-part article.

Rochester NY Printing Firms Bright Spots in a Difficult Economy (Part 1)

Published August 15, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to visit four printing firms in the Rochester/Buffalo NY area and was impressed with their vitality an innovative approach to the business. Their stories are sure to brighten up your summer, as they did mine. Part 1 of a 2-part article.

Production Inkjet Continues to Affect Book Printing Market

Published August 5, 2011

Toronto-based book printer Webcom has built a reputation for providing customers with innovative solutions to the challenges of printing books, catalogs and directories. The company has recently launched BookFWD, a paradigm shift for publishers, powered by a new HP T300 Inkjet Web Press.

Mimeo Acquires CLE; Expands to UK, CEO Adam Slutsky Comments

Published August 4, 2011

In July, online printer Mimeo announced the acquisition of UK-based CLE. In this conversation, with CEO Adam Slutsky talks about the reasons for the acquisition, Mimeo's expectations, and hints about future plans.

Do you think marketers understand the full value of personalized communications?

Published July 31, 2011

You might want to think again. Sure, many do. But their primary association, the DMA, apparently doesn't. A friend forwarded me an email he received recently from the DMA, and while I will not include the whole thing here, here are the high points that demonstrate that something is lost in translation here!

Ipex Moves to London, 30-Year Hiatus in Birmingham Ends

Published July 29, 2011

In early June, The Informa Print Group announced that Ipex would be moving to London's ExCeL international exhibition and conference centre for its 2014 exhibition. Scheduled for March 26th to April 2nd, 2014, Ipex returns to the city of its birth after 30 years in Birmingham. Learn more.

EFI President Fred Rosenzweig to Retire

Published July 25, 2011

Padgett Printing Closes, President David Torok Gives Insight

Published July 25, 2011

WhatTheyThink was saddened, and quite frankly, surprised, to learn about the closure of Dallas-based Padgett Printing, a respected family-owned printing business that had operated for more than 100 years.

Xerox Hosts Informative Analyst Briefing at Gil Hatch Center

Published July 14, 2011

In mid-June, Xerox Corporation hosted a large group consisting of members of the analyst community in Rochester NY for a Document Technology Business Briefing covering both the production and office businesses. A highlight of the event was a talk by Chairman & CEO Ursula Burns followed by a Q&A opportunity.

48HourPrint: An Online Success Story

Published July 12, 2011

48HourPrint began its life in 2001 as a magazine publisher, publishing a nightlife magazine for the City of Boston called 411. Noticing the uptick in activity in the world of online printing, the company migrated the business model to the online printing success story it is today.

Printing Industries of America Decries Obama Administration Characterization of Print

Published July 7, 2011

On June 24th, Printing Industries of America President & CEO Michael Makin sent an email touting his letter to President Obama that objected to the President's characterization of the printed version of the Federal Register (and by association, the entire printing industry), saying people might think "printed material is a dying and irrelevant relic." WhatTheyThink research reveals a different picture.

PSDA Revitalized Through New Management Arrangement

Published June 28, 2011

Last year, PSDA (Print Services & Distribution Association) announced it had entered into a management agreement with association management firm SmithBucklin, the same organization that manages Dscoop and the XMPie Users Group. WhatTheyThink checked in with PSDA Board President Bill Prettyman and Executive Vice President Matt Sanderson to see how things were proceeding.

Industry Veteran Joe Demharter Speaks About Current Role at Presstek

Published June 16, 2011

Joe Demharter retired from The Pitman Company about three years ago, where he was President for eight years. After two years of taking it easy, he decided to get back in the game. During this interview, he explains why, and offers advice to printers for a successful future.

Business Development: How the Vendors Can Help

Published June 3, 2011

As printers continue to evolve their businesses to meet the new market realities, one of the challenges they face is how to optimize their operations and market their new products and services. This is an area where suppliers to the industry can provide significant help. This interview with Kodak's Deb Stranaghan outlines the new Kodak MarketMover program, designed to help printers transform their businesses.

Consolidated Graphics emerge a Resounding Success

Published May 26, 2011

This is the second year for Consolidated Graphics (CGX) emerge conference. This is a truly unique event, which I had the pleasure of attending this year. The nearly 500 CGX customers who attended came to learn about new technology, new processes and stay current with the trends in a dynamic environment.

How technology is changing the book printing business

Published May 19, 2011

Aditya Chinai manages King Printing, whose business focuses primarily on book printing, discusses new technologies and some of the transitions the company is doing to keep the business up to date.

Is Memjet a Disruptive Technology? Let's Ask Delphax

Published May 16, 2011

WhatTheyThink has published various pieces about Memjet over the last several months, but most of it has been focused on the label and office markets. At the end of last month, Memjet's latest partner was announced-Delphax Technologies, a provider of high-speed digital monochrome printing. The strategy is that the Memjet collaboration will jumpstart them as a player in the color digital market. Article

Have you entered the Web2Awards Competition Yet?

Published May 13, 2011

Standard Register: A Transformation Story

Published May 10, 2011

Standard Register is nearly 100 years old, but with its recent rebranding and the transformation efforts being driven by President & CEO Joseph P. Morgan, Jr., the company is placing itself squarely in the 21st Century. It has reported three quarters in a row of profit and has a positive cash flow, a sign that Morgan’s transformation strategy is working.

EFI Connect Continues to Grow

Published May 6, 2011

EFI held its 12th annual Connect users' conference April 26th through 29th at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Attended by approximately 1,000 customers and a record number of partner sponsors, along with an international group of journalists, Connect was a success by anyone's measure.

Cyril Scott, a CGX Company, Invests More than $10 Million Despite Economic Downturn

Published April 26, 2011

Lancaster, Ohio, based Cyril Scott, a CGX company, has invested some $10 million in equipment, technology and people over the past two years, despite a difficult economic climate. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Cyril Scott President Matt Coltharp to find out more.

No Time for Social Media? There are options... (Part Four of Four)

Published April 25, 2011

In this final part of a four-part series, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne interviews two more printing firms about their social media experiences. Part One examined the reasons why printing firms need to be engaged in social media and reviewed offerings by MarketingIdeasForPrinters that make social media as easy as a click of the mouse. Part Two reviewed the Grow Socially offering for Social Media services. And Part Three looks at the experiences of a supplier, Komori and a printer, Quad/Graphics.

No Time for Social Media? There are options... (Part Three of Four)

Published April 19, 2011

In this third part of a four-part series, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne interviews one printing firm and one supplier to the industry about their social media experiences. Part Four will contain the final two printer interviews. Part One examined the reasons why printing firms need to be engaged in social media. Part Two reviewed Grow Socially’s offering for Social Media services.

No Time for Social Media? There are options... (Part Two of Four)

Published April 15, 2011

In this second part of a Four-part series, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne reviews another option for printing firms to get into the social media game, from Grow Socially. She spoke with CEO John Foley to learn more about the kind of value they’re offering their clients.

Bud Hadfield, ICED Franchise Founder, Passes Away

Published April 12, 2011

Xerox Launches New Matte Dry Ink for iGen4 EXP

Published April 11, 2011

Ricoh Reorg Places Production HQ in US

Published April 10, 2011

No Time for Social Media? There are options...

Published April 5, 2011

In this first part of a three-part series, Senior Editor Cary Sherburne looks at options for printing firms to get into the social media game. This article examines offerings by MarketingIdeasForPrinters that make social media as easy as a click of the mouse.

Is Printing the Congressional Record Wasteful?

Published March 31, 2011

Bob Tapella reviews OnDemand Expo

Published March 28, 2011

Bob Tapella sits down with Cary to give his take of OnDemand. He also comments on the state of conferences as a whole, where there is room for improvement, and a hopeful look forward.

PublishingXchange Conference New at On Demand 2011; Mobile and Cloud Hot Topics

Published March 25, 2011

Yesterday saw the conclusion of On Demand 2011, which also ran in conjunction with info360 (formerly AIIM) and a new conference, PublishingXchange, at the Washington D.C. convention center. Two key digital printing players, Xerox and Kodak, were absent. What's in store for next year when the show(s) move to New York's Javits Center in June of 2012?

HP and O'Neil Data Systems Showcase Brand-New T400 Color Inkjet Web Press

Published March 17, 2011

HP is upping the ante in the inkjet game with the new T400 Color Inkjet Web Press announced today during a press event being held at Los Angeles based O'Neil Data Systems. With a 42” web width, the T400 offers more than just raw speed, promising to be a game changer for several target markets.

DG3 acquires the Ace Group: What does it all mean?

Published March 14, 2011

On Friday, March 4th, DG3 North America announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of The Ace Group of Manhattan. DG3 touted its ability to expand its Interactive Services group through this acquisition. This interview with Ace Group’s Val DiGiacinto and DG3’s Tom Saggiomo digs deeper into the transaction and what it holds for the future of both firms.

RR Donnelley and KBA announce technology partnership

Published March 1, 2011

Kodak Announces Price Increase for Offset Printing Plates

Published March 1, 2011