Building the (Data) Base

When thinking about establishing or bolstering a database in a prepress environment—think of not just finding the data, but also retrieving it and processing it to produce pages.

A strong digital infra-structure is mandatory, before making the move from printer to content manipulator. In all instances, networking holds the key to building the kind of effective database that enables a commercial printer to evolve from a traditional print provider to a true digital asset management specialist.