Robert Locke

As 2001 dawns, which dotcom companies will survive and prosper? BY CAROLINE MILLER It has been an interesting ride to say the least. In 1999, the graphic arts industry saw the dawn of the dotcoms. The industry was inundated with a variety of Web-based solutions that offered new efficiencies and time savings. However, the adoption of dotcom solutions—whether it be e-procurement or e-production—has been slow. The hesitant adoption rate, coupled with the devaluation of technology stocks last April, has left many in the industry wondering if the dotcoms will survive in 2001. Already we've begun to see some consolidation with the purchase of

Digital Art Exchange (DAX) and Hilgraeve Inc., a provider of secure Internet delivery solutions, have formed a strategic partnership. Hilgraeve's HyperSend will be integrated into the DAX suite of applications. The solution, DAX-IT (DAX secure Information Transfer), will allow customers to take advantage of Hilgraeve's HyperSend file transfer technology. PaperExchange.com has partnered with Schenker to provide Paper-Exchange customers with instant access to European freight services. The partnership will provide PaperExchange customers with the ability to obtain origin-to-destination logistic quotes, allowing members to complete the transaction process online. Schenker will offer PaperExchange customers a comprehensive forwarding and logistics service. Printworkers.com has launched its Website. It is