The six session series starts August 18th and features industry leaders and case studies
 
ROCHESTER, N.Y., - Kodak and IDEAlliance have collaborated to create an online webinar series titled, "From Print Service to Solution Provider" that will be hosted on IdeasOnline. The six session series, which is free courtesy of Kodak, will feature industry leaders and Kodak experts demonstrating ways in which print service providers can capitalize on more opportunities; get more value from operations, processes, and people; and increase their overall return on investment.

Starting on Aug. 18 and running through Dec. 8, these webinar sessions will show how a print service provider can increase efficiencies and drive new business in order to keep up with the competitive print landscape.

"This new IdeasOnline webinar series is going to be incredibly valuable to our members who are redefining their business models in the face of changing technologies and customer demands. The case studies included in each webinar are going to go a long way toward helping our members learn how to realize real return on their technology  investments," said Steven Bonoff, Executive Vice President of Marketing at IDEAlliance.

Kodak's subject matter experts will be presenting the series along with experts from other companies, as well as prominent print executives. Each session will also include an informative case study delivered by an end user.    

The session topics include:

• Improve your productivity and profitability by integrating your print and business workflows
• How to increase print profitability through better workflow automation and integration
• How to sell more by helping customers sell more
• How to successfully transition from print service provider to marketing services provider
• Building a competitive advantage through marketing workflow integration and brand asset management
• How to deliver multi-channel communications that are profitable for you and your customers

The upcoming webinar on Aug. 18 titled, "Improve your productivity and profitability by integrating your print and business workflows" will kick off the series. Nick Benkovich, Director of Integrated Solutions and Technologies for Kodak, and Andy Booth, Product Marketing Manager for EFI, will discuss how print businesses can boost their productivity through increased automation and streamlined efficiency. Attendees will also hear from Jim Tomblinson, Director of Operations, Modern Litho-Print, the first company in North America to integrate an EFI Monarch Management Information System (MIS) with KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System and KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal System.

"Kodak is committed to working with its customers to ensure success on every level. This webinar series will provide an ideal forum to interact with customers and show them how to leverage today's digital technologies to increase productivity and foster business growth. By listening to these knowledgeable presenters and reviewing case studies, business owners will leave with a better understanding of how Kodak Solutions are making a real impact in the market," said Judy Pribe, Vice President of Marketing for Kodak's Business Solutions and Services unit.

All webinars will be recorded and posted to IdeasOnline Webinar library for registrants to access. Register online now free of charge for the Six-Part IdeasOnline & Kodak Education Series, by visiting http://www.idealliance.org.

Kodak is a global advisor and provider of integrated services to help companies transform and optimize their businesses. Through a network of service professionals in 120+ countries, Kodak provides technical, professional, consulting and managed services to enable customers to focus on growing their businesses, maximize productivity, and more effectively manage risks.  All Kodak products and software are backed by KODAK Serviceand Support. To learn more, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.