Pre-media

Adstream acquires Little Black Book Online
Cross-media ad delivery specialist Adstream has acquired the creative resources directory and social networking platform Little Black Book Online for an undisclosed sum.

Product Review: GMC PortalBuilder
This web-based workflow can help in building effective personalised communications, VDP and direct mailing from data handling through design to final print production and delivery, explains Sachin...

Quark releases App Studio for QuarkXPress 9
Quark has launched its app authoring tool, App Studio for QuarkXPress 9, which allows the repurposing of existing content and the design of new content specifically for the iPad.

Global Graphics releases latest Harlequin RIP
A new version of Harlequin RIP has been launched by Global Graphics Software, promising faster performance, accelerated live transparency processing and PDF/VT support.

Optimus targets wide-format printers with Dash MIS
Many SME wide-format printers could be missing out on the benefits of management information systems, according to software developer Optimus, which is targeting the sector with its Dash MIS.

Xerox unveils Free Flow Variable Information upgrade
Leveraging the huge global surge in variable data printing, Xerox this week announced an upgrade to its Free Flow Variable Information (VI) suite that will showcased at the upcoming Graph Expo in...

EskoArtwork unveils plans for LabelExpo Europe 2011
EskoArtwork will demonstrate the latest version of its HD Flexo high resolution digital plate imaging system on stand B30 in Hall 5.

Kumar Printers opts for Fujifilm CTP
Manesar (Gurgaon)-based Kumar Printers has selected Fujifilm Thermal CTP Luxel 9300 NS along with FLH-85 RZ plate processor including ZAC technology.

EFI Fiery servers to support Pantone Plus
EFI has broadened its support for Pantone colour standards after announcing that its Fiery digital print servers will now include support for Pantone Plus.
GMG adds Mimaki UJF-706 support for packaging sector
GMG has added support for Mimaki's UJF-706 inkjet printers to its ColorProof contone and DotProof/FlexoProof halftone proofing software respectively.