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EFI acquires PrintLeader

EFI has acquired US-based print MIS software developer PrintLeader for an undisclosed sum.

How the public can pile on the pressure

Would you rather print products that you can charge a few pence for, or products you can charge a few pounds for? Not, most printers would agree, the toughest of questions. Which is why, spurred on by...

Adobe's new subscription model divides industry

Adobe has split the industry with its decision to launch a monthly subscription fee for some of its biggest-name programmes including Photoshop.

New Hybrid Software package for last-minute remote proofing

Hybrid Software is using Fespa to roll out a new online soft proofing system that lets users make last-minute corrections to artwork remotely using any web browser.

SAi launches PixelBlaster for Dip-Tech in-glass printers

SA International (SAi) has launched a special edition of its production software PixelBlaster for use with Israeli manufacturer Dip-Tech's in-glass printers.

North Plains upgrades core products

Canadian firm North Plains has launched Xinet 17.5, Telescope 9.1 and On Brand 2.6, updating core elements of its software product portfolio.

Kodak reveals Chapter 11 emergence plans

Kodak is banking on its Stream inkjet and SquareSpot imaging technologies to create profitable revenue streams after the company emerges from Chapter 11.

Breckland Print switches to processless plates

Breckland Print has moved to chemistry-free plates to align the business with its clients such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth.

Me & my: Vpress Coreprint

Hi, I'm a printer, can I do some work for you?' This is the misguided approach to securing new business that many in the print industry are still relying on, according to Kelly Harris, sales and...

EFI posts Q1 profits, revenue rise

Foster City, CA-based EFI cited strong US sales as well as continued demand for its Fiery controllers as it reported Q1 income of $8.2m (Q1 2012: $6.2m) on a 7% revenue rise to $171.4m.