An increasing number of publishing software vendors have adopted Microsoft .NET as their platform for future product development.
At the StartWithXML Conference in January we learned that Klopotek's product development plans include a switch to the .NET platform.
A few months earlier Publishing Technology (aka Vista) announced that they selected Microsoft .NET and MS SQL as their platform for future product development. Their .NET based modules available now include CRM and Membership, with the Rights and Royalties module scheduled for release in a few months.
The president of Cyberwolf, the developers of ACUMEN Book ERP software, discussed his company's SQL product development plans and Cyberwolf's use of MS SQL and .NET in their turn-key hosted ecommerce platform for publishers.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hosted Fulfillment & Subscription from Publishing Technology
From Sales Representation to Fulfillment Systems
The true versatility of Publishing Technology
As part of the recently announced news concerning the global expansion of the agreement between BioOne and Publishers Communication Group (PCG), a division of Publishing Technology, the Publishing Technology group will not only provide exclusive worldwide marketing, sales representation and library customer service for the non-profit web-based, collaborative of high impact bioscience publications, but has also implemented hosted fulfillment and subscription modules from the author2reader™ platform to manage back office needs of the organization.
Prior to the implementation of the hosted author2reader system, subscriber information was managed on two different systems, making updating and maintaining consistency a challenge.
The new author2reader system provides one authoritative resource for customer, product, and subscription information. The flexible nature of author2reader has allowed the system to be configured to meet PCG’s specific business requirements for its BioOne program.
Jeff Downing, Global Marketing and Sales Director for BioOne, commented, “The new system allows PCG’s BioOne team to work more effectively and efficiently, while providing excellent levels of customer service.” The hosted solution allowed for a quick implementation and smooth transition. Mr. Downing elaborated, “The system is so easy to use that minimal training of PCG staff was required, and to accommodate busy schedules, training was available in person as well as remotely. We were also able to cutover from our previous system with no down time. The old system was shut off at the end of the business day and the new system was up and running without issue the next morning. We couldn’t have asked for more from the implementation team.”
This project is a prime example of how versatile and extensive Publishing Technology’s offerings truly are. George Lossius, CEO of Publishing Technology explained, “The divisions of Publishing Technology worked hand and hand in this project to ensure a well tailored solution to meet the unique needs of the PCG BioOne program. This project has once again validated our reasoning for merging the two organizations – VISTA and Ingenta – to form Publishing Technology.”
To learn more about our range of solutions, please visit www.publishingtechnology.com or email info@publishingtechnology.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Morayéa Pindziak
Publishing Technology plc
Tel: +1 732 563 9292 x269
Email: morayea.pindziak@publishingtechnology.com
Emily Taylor
Publishing Technology plc
Tel: +44 (0)1865 397873
Email: emily.taylor@publishingtechnology.com
The true versatility of Publishing Technology
As part of the recently announced news concerning the global expansion of the agreement between BioOne and Publishers Communication Group (PCG), a division of Publishing Technology, the Publishing Technology group will not only provide exclusive worldwide marketing, sales representation and library customer service for the non-profit web-based, collaborative of high impact bioscience publications, but has also implemented hosted fulfillment and subscription modules from the author2reader™ platform to manage back office needs of the organization.
Prior to the implementation of the hosted author2reader system, subscriber information was managed on two different systems, making updating and maintaining consistency a challenge.
The new author2reader system provides one authoritative resource for customer, product, and subscription information. The flexible nature of author2reader has allowed the system to be configured to meet PCG’s specific business requirements for its BioOne program.
Jeff Downing, Global Marketing and Sales Director for BioOne, commented, “The new system allows PCG’s BioOne team to work more effectively and efficiently, while providing excellent levels of customer service.” The hosted solution allowed for a quick implementation and smooth transition. Mr. Downing elaborated, “The system is so easy to use that minimal training of PCG staff was required, and to accommodate busy schedules, training was available in person as well as remotely. We were also able to cutover from our previous system with no down time. The old system was shut off at the end of the business day and the new system was up and running without issue the next morning. We couldn’t have asked for more from the implementation team.”
This project is a prime example of how versatile and extensive Publishing Technology’s offerings truly are. George Lossius, CEO of Publishing Technology explained, “The divisions of Publishing Technology worked hand and hand in this project to ensure a well tailored solution to meet the unique needs of the PCG BioOne program. This project has once again validated our reasoning for merging the two organizations – VISTA and Ingenta – to form Publishing Technology.”
To learn more about our range of solutions, please visit www.publishingtechnology.com or email info@publishingtechnology.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Morayéa Pindziak
Publishing Technology plc
Tel: +1 732 563 9292 x269
Email: morayea.pindziak@publishingtechnology.com
Emily Taylor
Publishing Technology plc
Tel: +44 (0)1865 397873
Email: emily.taylor@publishingtechnology.com
Friday, June 27, 2008
Argosy Books Selects Vista's Fulfillment Application
Argosy Books, Ireland’s only independent wholesaler, has selected VISTA’s fulfillment application in a hosted (AHS) environment to enhance the management of inventory and support electronic (EDI) ordering. To complement the system, Argosy will also implement VISTA’s e-commerce module to support their online warehouse.
Read the Vista Publishing Software Press Release
Read the Vista Publishing Software Press Release
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Publishers Group UK installs Vista Hosted Solution
"January 30, 2008 —VISTA, market leader in applications to support the publishing supply chain, is proud to announce that Publishers Group UK (PGUK), a market leader in book sales and distribution representing publishers from the UK, Europe and the USA, has selected VISTA’s fulfillment and financial applications in a hosted (AHS) environment. The hosted applications require minimal maintenance from PGUK’s perspective allowing their mainly non-technical staff to focus on their business of marketing, selling and distributing books."
Read the Vista Press Release
Read the Vista Press Release
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Vista Merges with Ingenta PLC
In February Vista; a leading book publishing software provider of ERP solutions, merged with Ingenta, a provider of online publishing services to form Publishing Technology PLC, a publicly traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market.
"Publishing Technology plc will employ approximately 180 people across North America and Europe. The company will have over 350 publishing customers, including eight of the ten largest publishing houses in the world, such as Hachette, Random House, Penguin, and Reed Elsevier and, unlike large international ERP providers, the company will deliver configurable publishing-specific software solutions tailored to its clients. The company will also have 1,000 academic and corporate research library clients, such as Louisiana State University Library and Glaxo SmithKline’s research library, and a number of multilateral institution clients, such as the World Bank, the IMF and the OECD."
Our conversations with the employees of Vista revealed that both companies are truely excited about the merger. The employees talking about developing new products and marketing campaigns that build upon the strengths of both Ingenta and Vista.
From our perspective, the Vista-Ingenta merger is unlike any of the other recent mergers in the industry as it has the potential to truely grow the size of the market for both product lines. A true 1+1=3 merger.
"Publishing Technology plc will employ approximately 180 people across North America and Europe. The company will have over 350 publishing customers, including eight of the ten largest publishing houses in the world, such as Hachette, Random House, Penguin, and Reed Elsevier and, unlike large international ERP providers, the company will deliver configurable publishing-specific software solutions tailored to its clients. The company will also have 1,000 academic and corporate research library clients, such as Louisiana State University Library and Glaxo SmithKline’s research library, and a number of multilateral institution clients, such as the World Bank, the IMF and the OECD."
Our conversations with the employees of Vista revealed that both companies are truely excited about the merger. The employees talking about developing new products and marketing campaigns that build upon the strengths of both Ingenta and Vista.
From our perspective, the Vista-Ingenta merger is unlike any of the other recent mergers in the industry as it has the potential to truely grow the size of the market for both product lines. A true 1+1=3 merger.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Vista Acquires Ingenta
Wow, Vista - a leading supplier of ERP systems to large publishers - acquired Ingenta; a distributor of online products, in a reverse merger to form a new company called Publishing Technology Plc.
What does this mean?
1. Vista is now a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange's AIM marketplace. As a publicly traded company it will have access to the capital markets to fund future growth via acquisitions or increased R&D spending.
2. Vista is now a provider of distribution software for both printed and online products.
3. Access to Ingenta's 266+ publisher clients will likely facilitate increased sales of Vista book publishing software in the future.
4. Vista, now a $33M USD publicly traded company (based on Pro-Forma financials) has increased its competitive strength vs. Klopotek (a $23M company) and IBS Bookmaster; its two main competitors.
What does this mean?
1. Vista is now a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange's AIM marketplace. As a publicly traded company it will have access to the capital markets to fund future growth via acquisitions or increased R&D spending.
2. Vista is now a provider of distribution software for both printed and online products.
3. Access to Ingenta's 266+ publisher clients will likely facilitate increased sales of Vista book publishing software in the future.
4. Vista, now a $33M USD publicly traded company (based on Pro-Forma financials) has increased its competitive strength vs. Klopotek (a $23M company) and IBS Bookmaster; its two main competitors.
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