Best of Show Winners Announced at On Demand Expo
PHILADELPHIA—April 20, 2010—At the awards ceremony this afternoon at the On Demand Conference & Expo, InfoTrends, a leading market research and consulting firm in the digital imaging and document solutions industry, announced the winners of the fifth annual On Demand Best of Show Awards program. InfoTrends partnered with the On Demand Conference & Expo to produce the awards program. The On Demand Conference & Expo is taking place this week at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The On Demand Best of Show Awards were judged in nine categories by professionals from the graphic arts and printing community who were chosen for their accomplishments and extensive knowledge in this market and its technologies. One “Best of Show” award was presented in each of the following categories:
• 1:1 Communications: Bitstream: Pageflex Campaign Manager 7.5
• Bindery, Finishing and Mailing Equipment: Spiel Associates, Inc. – The Sterling Doublebinder
• Color Digital Printing Equipment: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. – bizhub PRESS C8000 digital color press
• Innovative Use of Technology: GMC Software Technology – GMC PortalBuilder
• Monochrome Digital Printing Equipment: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. – bizhub PRO 950
• Print MIS/ERP: Avanti Computer Systems – CRM Microsoft Outlook integration
• Web To Print Solutions: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. – Printgroove v1.5
• Workflow Solutions: Rochester Software Associates, Inc. - WebCRD
In addition to the Best of Show Award announcements, the following companies were awarded honorable mentions:
• 1:1 Communications: InfoPrint Solutions Co. – InfoPrint TransPromo Whitespace Manager
• Bindery, Finishing and Mailing Equipment: New Bind America – Adventure PUR – On Demand
• Color Digital Printing Equipment: Oce – ColorStream 10000 Flex digital color system
• Innovative Use of Technology: Rochester Software Associates, Inc. – WebCRD V8.0 - SurePreview
• Monochrome Digital Printing Equipment: Canon U.S.A. – imageRUNNER Advance 8105
• Print MIS/ERP: EFI – EFI Pace, version 23
• Web To Print Solutions: GMC Software Technology – GMC PortalBuilder
• Workflow Solutions: Rochester Software Associates, Inc. – KDKPrint
The awards program was open to all show exhibitors. To be eligible, products must have been introduced after April 2009, be generally available at the time of the 2010 ON DEMAND Conference & Expo, and be on display or in use during the exposition.
“We thank InfoTrends for running the awards program again this year, in conjunction with On Demand and applaud the winners on their success,” said Debra Brown, Event Director – On Demand Conference & Exposition, Questex Media Group. “The Best of Show Awards program recognizes cutting-edge solutions that are pioneering new technologies in the digital printing marketplace and it’s exciting to see so many products being launched at the Show.”
“This award is meant to recognize exceptional innovation in the digital printing industry,” stated Jeff Hayes, President, InfoTrends. “Each of these companies is a leader in our industry, and we are pleased to acknowledge their accomplishments.”
About On Demand Conference & Exposition
On Demand, the digital printing & automated production event, is the largest conference and exposition dedicated to the technologies that personalize, manage, print, and deliver content. For 15 years, print-for-profit, in-plant printers, marketing and communications professionals, operations and production managers, IT specialists, and corporate executives have gathered to see the latest solutions and better understand the convergence of communications, digital information, and printing so they can communicate effectively and economically. For more information, visit www.ondemandexpo.com
About InfoTrends
InfoTrends is the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. We provide research, analysis, forecasts, and advice to help clients understand market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to grow their businesses.For more information, visit www.infotrends.com.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
Questex Media Group LLC is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, telecommunications, beauty, spa, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, landscape design, building services and natural resources through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, research, information and integrated marketing services. The company's media properties include over 100 print and digital media publications, 45 conferences, tradeshows and events, as well as a range of research, data and information products. The company's businesses are managed through operating companies including Questex Media Group; InfoTrends, Inc., Imaging Networks and; McLean Events International, Ltd, a world-leading producer of appointment-based events. The company's combined operations include more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.questex.com.
