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JUL 2013

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to invest in a tool when you have the right impetus. That could be a project, or some strategy to drive you to it." Executives who do it simply because they think they need to are probably going to lack the right focus, attention, and support. "They should have a compelling motive." Another thing to think about is that there are "more and more tools and technologies out there today that are taking things beyond print into secure email and into the whole world of social communication," Reeves concludes. "Keep an eye and a thoughtful mind around where your business is going in that space, and look for tools that will be flexible enough to make those 'back bends' in the future." ◗◗ Xanté iQueue8 Xanté recently released its iQueue8 workflow automation software upgrade, which is designed specifically for digital print systems. Version 8 enables users to manage multiple digital files, make independent CMYK adjustments, match critical spot colors, apply screen values, share files between iQueue workstations, and estimate job costs. The new Variable Data Manager helps integrate personalized information into documents in that reside in iQueue. Users are also able to setup Email-to-iQueue access for customers to email digital files. The PDF-out feature allows users to set up digital files for output to nonXanté digital print devices. Workflow software is most effective when the job types are relatively uniform. a complex question to answer. "The answer used to be, 'A management system impacts virtually every operation and person in your business. The implementation timeline depends on your operation and your commitment to the process change.' I guess my answer here would be, the implementation of an integrated, automated workflow depends on your operation and your commitment to process change." With workflow automation, however, there are even more variables to consider, Walsh continues. "Intelligent tools need a foundation of data to work with. In almost every case, this information isn't just sitting on a shelf, ready for use. It must be collected, analyzed, and organized. This is a time-consuming process, but the process and profit potential is enormous." Asking whether or not a printer is actually ready for workflow software "is a great question," Reeves believes. A company is ready, she feels, when it has a project that is really going to make it worth its while. "You really do need to make a choice to go to workflow and For more information, visit MyPRINTResource.com/10008070 w w w. M y P R I N T R e s o u r c e . c o m July 2013 / QUICK PRINTING 19

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