Welcome to the Soft(ware) Parade
At this year’s PRINT 17, a trend has reached critical mass: an emphasis on software over hardware as a major driver of higher productivity and automation. We could possibly consider this a “Software PRINT,” given the extent to which software is taking center stage as a way for print service providers to get the most out of the hardware they have been investing in.
“The continued trends around automation—whether it be the removal of touch points, reduction in waste, and decrease in human error—focuses on the upside of improved productivity and profitability,” says Barb Willans, Senior Director, Portfolio Marketing, EFI Productivity Software (Booth 2302). “Customers are also looking for ways to optimize their current business management systems in order to maximize their investments, and also look for ways to leverage them into new areas of opportunity. Both of these require education and professional services to determine the best course of action.”
As a result, EFI is showcasing version 5.0 of its six Productivity Suites for commercial print and packaging:
