GRAPH EXPO & CONVERTING EXPO 2003--Prepress and Digital Printin

Smooth Operators

Irrespective of whether or not one buys into the concept, NGP is worth considering in some detail because it provides a microcosm of the potential issues involved in the industry's implementation of JDF.

Despite having taken its name from a solutions strategy trademarked by Creo Inc., the partners insist this is an industry-wide initiative open to all vendors. The notable absence of some major players called into question just how truly "open" the program is by intent or in effect.