Software

Caldera has launched the latest iteration of its RIP software, version 9, which it claims is the most "comprehensive, feature-heavy option" on the market.

EFI has acquired Alphagraph Team, the privately-owned German software developer behind the Prinance MIS module from Heidelberg's Prinect workflow, for an undisclosed sum.

Xinet has launched an updated version of its WebNative Digital Asset Management (DAM) software with a new, mobile compatible interface, expanded search capability and more automated features.

HP has bolstered its MIS and web-to-print offering, buying up Aachen, Germany-based Hiflex.

Shiraz software has announced a major upgrade of its RIP products targetting commercial, wide format and photographic printers.

Agfa Graphics has released version six of its Fortuna security printing software with a range of improvements for increased security and anti-counterfeiting.

Manroland subsidiary ppi Media, which develops smart editorial, planning and production software for the print and publishing industries, is seeking new investors following Manroland's insolvency.

EskoArtwork's PackEdge 10 is a packaging pre-production editor that reduces the cost of errors and increases the efficiency in the pre-press activity in packaging firm, points out, Sachin Shardul.

St Ives has continued its spending spree with the purchase of a 1.5m, 15.75% stake in Evolved Group, a developer of e-book conversion software for the publishing industry.

LithoTechnics has released Metrix 2011.1, the latest version of its automated job planning and imposition software, which promises "zero touch" automation.