Old Habits Die Hard

Zwang also points to automation in RIP workflow systems, PDF, JDF (Job Definition Format), color management, and a spreading of the printing load across an increasingly disparate and collaborative workgroup.

"JDF will have a significant impact over time and this will force many of the workflow software vendors to rethink their current solutions," he predicts. "In addition, the continued influence of variable data publishing and cross media publishing will have a significant impact on direction."