SIGN SHOW DIGITAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES EFI Launches a Significant Upgrade to its PrintSmith Vision MIS Software The new version 5 release of EFI™ PrintSmith™ Vision MIS software—part of the EFI Quick Print Suite business and production management tools—delivers optimized performance and enhanced flexibility for small commercial and quick print businesses. This is the first 100 percent HTML version of PrintSmith Vision, replacing legacy systems based on Adobe Flash technology. The new MIS offering can run as an EFI Cloud-managed solution to provide business owners with peace of mind knowing that business-critical customer information is secure, with maximum uptime and availability. Users benefit from a faster screen response. PrintSmith Vision 5 has been optimized for remote management and operation. New FastTrack HTML5 modules in the software give managers and operators the flexibility to manage key tasks on the go without the need for complex cross-training. PrintSmith Vision 5 also enables endto-end job tracking and automatic notifications to reduce or eliminate spending time finding job statuses and answering customer inquiries. efi.com
DIGITAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES INX International Enhances its Technical Services Offerings INX International Ink Co., has increased its all-encompassing slate of Technical Services that are available to commercial and package printing customers. This expansion bodes well for those looking to take advantage of training and education, improvement in pressroom productivity, and other significant measures. INX has knowledgeable ink experts who can help commercial and package printers navigate issues specifically related to ink. INX’s structured mindset focuses on increased efficiencies and throughput, waste reduction, quality improvements, and lower applied costs. This includes quality improvement processes and practices and troubleshooting support. INX also offers G7 Certification assistance. INX not only has certified IDEAlliance G7 experts on staff, but the allotment of resources available and approach in offering color management best practices sets INX apart from other ink manufacturers. inxinternational.com
PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE Enter the New, Revolutionary Virtual Showroom from Showdown Displays Showdown Displays ®, a global leader in wide format, portable, lightweight, and temporary promotional signage and displays, has announced the creation and introduction of its exclusive, interactive virtual showroom. The brand-new Showdown Displays ® Virtual Showroom is an innovative virtual environment that provides an interactive and informative user experience. The showroom uses a Web-based platform, allowing it to be shared across multiple locations and geographies all while supporting an unlimited number of active users. In the current global environment, where travel and in-person events have become increasingly complicated, Showdown Displays proudly says that its Virtual Showroom enables its products to travel to their customers, as well as their customers’ customers. This exclusive solution provides a digital platform on which customers can present, educate, demonstrate, and inform their teams and their customers of the many-use cases and business solutions that are available for signage and displays. (888) 276-7469; showdowndisplays.com
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