The rise of E-services; Internet transactions take on the print world

Article Abstract:

New Internet-based services are revolutionizing the printing industry. E-services employ project management applications customized for the printing industry and walk the user through the process, from an initial job description and quote to the final invoice. The E-services use standard Web browsers and their fees are usually just one to five percent of the total invoice amount. Typical E-services include online bidding, proofing and workflow management. The service typically saves the customer five percent to 10 percent of the costs of a traditional print job, enough to easily pay for the service. The largest drawback to E-services is the Internet's inability to handle large files.

Publishing industry, Services, Internet, Internet/Web technology application, Technology application, Electronic publishing, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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Harnessing the power of variable data

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Variable data printing (VDP) has been possible using color printers since the mid-1990's, but in spite of its promise to make short-run, on-demand printing widely available, the technology has not caught on. Several reasons are cited. For example, VDP is inherently complex, requiring designers to learn new design techniques and software programs. VDP potentially represents a lucrative market, but its evolution will take time.

Technology overview, Color printers, Color printer

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WAP: star of the tiny screen

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Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) phones differ from previous cell phones and from pagers because built-in microbrowsers enable WAP devices to be interactive online. WAP access is increasingly popular. According to International Data Corp (IDC), WAP users will outnumber wired Internet users in 2002. By 2004, the number of WAP users could reach 1.3 billion, which is double the expected number of wired users.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Mobile Radio Systems, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Cellular telephone services, Wireless communications, Management issue, Telecommunications equipment industry, Wireless communication systems, Wireless telecommunications service, Mobile communication systems, Wireless application protocol, WAP (Wireless application protocol), Wireless technology

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