Virtual Organization

Proving the important role the Internet plays in the print management game, three major figures in the computerized business software market merged with print industry e-commerce conglomerate printCafe earlier this year—Logic Associates, Hagen systems, and Programmed Solutions. Through printCafe, the entire printing process can be integrated and automated. Clients can choose a printer and spec every aspect of a job from prepress to fulfillment, while printers can receive orders, quote prices, and track job status in real time. Through Printellect, clients are guided through the process to help visualize, specify, and purchase printing. SimulSpec allows printers and buyers to view and edit projects simultaneously online. With printGroups, printers and buyers can collaborate across the network with co-workers and partners, with Web-based file access and sharing