Pace Systems Group and Pageflex Deliver Integrated Web-to-Print Workflow
Strategic collaboration integrates ePace and Pageflex Storefront products enabling print providers to streamline production processes and grow their business by offering their customers flexible online ordering services.
Jacksonville, FL, , Sept. 4, 2007 –Pace Systems Group, a leading developer of business management and e-commerce solutions for the printing industry, and Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ:
BITS) , the leading provider of Pageflex variable data and Web-to-print software for personalized marketing, announced today the integration of the ePace™ print management system with the award-winning Pageflex Storefront™ web-to-print software. This comprehensive solution provides a complete, streamlined workflow from online ordering, through the print production environment, to finishing, to shipment and update of the delivery tracking number in Pageflex Storefront.
"We're extremely excited to join with Pageflex to pursue a shared vision of providing world-class enterprise solutions," said Jay Farr, president of Pace Systems Group. "The automation of the print buying and production processes allows us to make our customers' workflow simpler and add to their bottom line."
"We are pleased that the extensibility of Pageflex Storefront has enabled us to make Pageflex Storefront a seamless participant in an ePace managed workflow," said Anna Chagnon, president and CEO, Bitstream Inc. "Our joint customers now have the opportunity to sell robust document customization services through a Web portal, coupled with the competitive advantage of behind-the-scenes automated business processes."
About Pageflex Storefront
Pageflex Storefront is a feature-rich software product from Bitstream Inc. that gives print service providers and corporate marketing departments an easy-to-use system to create, deploy, and manage attractive Web-to-print document customization sites. These e-commerce sites enable businesses and consumers to customize and purchase a range of printed materials. Pageflex Storefront is a turn-key software product and does not require an IT investment. It uses a simple point-n-click wizard approach to launching and managing one or more Web-to-print portals. Pageflex Storefront has received industry awards for its ingenuity and ease of use.
About Pace Systems Group
Pace Systems Group, Inc. is a leading developer of practical business management systems that make printing and graphic art companies more efficient and profitable. ePace is comprised of a complete suite of fully-integrated software modules for estimating, scheduling, production, accounting and e‑commerce, and uses an appliance model that allows for installation and training in a fraction of the time required by other solutions. This advanced, secure system architecture is customizable, XML driven, ODBC compliant and allows browser-based access from Mac and PC platforms to better leverage emerging technologies that will define the digital workflow process.
The ePace system seamlessly integrates with specific industry leaders for online order processing and production management through the revolutionary PaceConnect suite of modules. These offerings automate workflow, increase productivity and reduce costs by leveraging web-based technology.
Hundreds of installed systems are in operation at sheetfed, web, digital, screen printers, in-plant operations, bindery and prepress trade service companies. For more information, or to arrange a demonstration, please visit www.pace2020.com or call 800.624.5999.
About Bitstream
Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ:
BITS) is a software development company focused on bringing unique software products to a wide variety of markets. The company’s core software products include award-winning fonts and font rendering software, mobile browsing and messaging software and variable data publishing and Web-to-print software for personalized marketing. For more information about Bitstream please visit www.bitstream.com.
Bitstream and MyFonts.com are registered trademarks or service marks, and Pageflex, the Bitstream logo and ThunderHawk are trademarks, of the Company. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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