WORKFLOW SOFTWARE -- Betting on a System

Given that Esko-Graphics previously said no further version upgrades were planned for FlowDrive, some reconfiguring of Scope for the commercial print sector is expected.

Building Digital Workflows

Since it sells through OEMs and system integrators, Global Graphics has introduced "Cortex" as a development platform for building digital workflows. It is said to provide a core layer of workflow functions to which "best of breed" technology from Global Graphics and other suppliers can be added to build differentiated solutions. Standard tasks include preflight, imposition, trapping, color management, interpretation, screening, process management and more. The company also introduced a JDF Enabler module that enables use of the specification by the Harlequin RIP.