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Van Gennep and axaio software announce partnership to enhance automation of publishing workflows

Amsterdam, June 4th 2010 – axaio software, developer of solutions for output automation and content correction workflows for the publishing and printing markets has entered a strategic partnership with Van Gennep, developer of collaborative workflow systems for the publishing industry.

MadeToPrint Auto for PlanSystem4 – fully automated multi-channel output

Combining their knowledge, experience and technology, axaio and Van Gennep have created a MadeToPrint Auto for PlanSystem4 – an add-on for fast and easy automated output for publishers and their creative service departments. Users of PlanSystem4 now can benefit from the advantages of axaio MadeToPrint fully integrated in their preferred planning and collaboration system. The benefits include:

  • Streamlined print and export operations for any publication
  • Greater functionality and control over any type of output
  • Reduced error levels and increased reliability of PDF creation
  • Considerable time and cost saving

Our mission is to provide cost-effective automated solutions for creatives and publishers. With Van Gennep we have found a cooperation partner that has the same aim. MadeToPrint Auto for PlanSystem4 will help Van Gennep customers improve their planning and collaboration, while streamlining their output processes”, says Karina Zander, Manager Marketing & Sales at axaio software.

The world of MadeToPrint - powerful output automation workflows for multi-channel publishing

MadeToPrint Standard streamlines output to PDF and other file formats from one single publication. MadeToPrint Auto is a plug-in that allows hands-off standardized output from InDesign CS5. Built on InDesign CS5 Server, MadeToPrint Server offers 24/7 output automation for high volume and highly demanding publishing and printing environments.

The world of PlanSystem4 – advanced capabilities for planning, production control and digital workflow

PlanSystem4 is a flexible solution, which gives in-depth control of the planning and workflow processes involved in the production of magazines, books, catalogs and in-house publications. Providing real-time communication between everybody in the value chain, including outsourced services such as ad design, it improves cycle times and optimizes profitability.

Gerda Oppewal, Chief Commercial Officer at Van Gennep concludes: “axaio’s MadeToPrint solution is the perfect combination with PlanSystem4. As we are providing a very user-friendly, multi-publishing tool that streamlines the publishing process, axaio complements our concept and application. It uses intuitive programming, visually appealing interfaces and familiar processes to ensure users can capitalize on its benefits in no time at all."

Pricing and availability

The MadeToPrint Auto PlanSystem4 version is immediately available. at a price of € 4.490. For further information, please contact us via sales@axaio.com.

About axaio software

axaio streamlines PDF creation, printing and content correction workflows for Adobe InDesign and QuarkXpress environments. Its flagship product, MadeToPrint, vastly enhances the reliability of PDF creation, print output processes as well as export to other file formats. It offers three levels of automation from semi-automatic over hotfolder processing to true ‘lights out’ server processing with MadeToPrint Server. axaio products seamlessly integrate into editorial environments based on WoodWing, vjoon, Quark QPS and PlanSystem4. axaio was founded in 2006 as a sister company of callas software and has successfully gone its own way. axaio solutions are being used by publishing houses, advertisement agencies and prepress companies all over the world.

More information www.axaio.com

 
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"PlanSystem has brought the editorial and advertorial departments much closer together, by allowing both teams to see each other’s work in progress"

Gwen Wylie - Hachette Filipacchi Media


"PlanSystem has been very well received by the editorial groups. Once people see it, they get it, and they get excited about it."

Laura Capasso – Reader’s Digest


"We always get the ‘personal touch’ from the Van Gennep team as well as comprehensive training and ongoing support."

Ben Petersen – Programmabladen AKN


"What is more Van Gennep’s ability to evolve the system together with our ICT department has made it a truly customized solution."

Gwen Wylie - Hachette Filipacchi Media


"We have enjoyed a very happy marriage with PlanSystem since 2001, and are still enjoying the system's benefits - the time saved and the elimination of costly mistakes have been invaluable to our business."

Oliver Wagener – Bauer Verlagsgruppe


"We needed to replace or upgrade QPS. For the price of a domestic system, we were able to get a global one."

Raimo Moysa - Reader’s Digest


"Since installation of PlanSystem, tracking the status of magazines is now much easier."

Ben Petersen – Programmabladen AKN


"It's been a good partnership from the beginning."

Laura Capasso – Reader’s Digest


"Our company ethos is ‘creativity over technology’ and PlanSystem certainly helps us stay true to this."

Gwen Wylie - Hachette Filipacchi Media


"PlanSystem supports the entire production chain and injects bottom-line efficiencies into the process, from capturing the initial idea for an article to sending final print-ready PDF’s to the printer."

Ben Petersen – Programmabladen AKN


"Van Gennep was very flexible and responsive to our needs, which included integration with our other systems."

Raimo Moysa - Reader’s Digest


"With PlanSystem’s PlanMaker Hachette Filipacchi has experienced massive timesavings."

Gwen Wylie - Hachette Filipacchi Media


"We wanted something that allowed us to be collaborative without having to be in the same physical location."

Laura Capasso – Reader’s Digest


"Van Gennep’s close working relationship with our industry has provided all the answers for AKN."

Ben Petersen – Programmabladen AKN

 
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