Exstream Software Adds Market-leading AFP Product Suite to Solution Mix.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004 Advanced Function Presentation (printer, language) Advanced Function Presentation - (AFP) A page description language from IBM introduced in 1984 initially as Advanced Function Printing. AFP was first developed for mainframes and then brought to minicomputers and workstations. (AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. ) Tools for Content Management, Delivery and Reprinting re·print n. 1. Something that has been printed again, especially: a. A new printing that is identical to an original; a reimpression. b. A separately printed excerpt; an offprint. 2. of Documents in High-Volume Environments www.exstream.com--Exstream Software announced today the general availability of its AFP Studio(TM), advanced function presentation software designed to maximize efficiency in high-volume production environments. Adding the AFP software suite to its product mix is part of Exstream's ongoing commitment to be the leading provider of the most robust solutions on the market for enterprise personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. . AFP Studio makes it possible for legacy AFP documents to be integrated with Exstream's Dialogue enterprise personalization solution and existing operational systems for consolidation and postal savings; conversion to PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. , PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. or TIFF formats for electronic delivery; file modification to meet production processing needs; and online viewing of documents exactly as they are printed. With such a broad choice of solutions, companies can enhance the content and delivery of AFP documents originating from various business applications with speed, accuracy and consistency. Exstream's AFP Studio includes: -- AFP Post--Post-processing and postal optimization software Free and Open Source software
sorting, bundling and consolidating AFP files, AFP Post allows customers to bundle partial or complete AFP documents, and index and enhance them with barcodes or other content. Immediate benefits include reduced postage costs, repurposing of legacy applications and the option of merging legacy AFP print streams with other print streams. -- AFP Viewer--Display software for viewing, modifying, indexing and printing files, AFP Viewer allows customers to view AFP documents on screen exactly as they will be printed. This reduces processing and paper usage by avoiding unnecessary print runs, and boosts productivity with the ability to quickly correct errors and modify documents as needed. -- AFP-PDF, AFP-TIFF and AFP-PCL--A trio of conversion tools that accurately convert and segment AFP print streams into industry-standard PDF, TIFF and PCL formats for print and electronic delivery. This format conversion software provides a bridge between legacy applications and electronic delivery devices, and maximizes printer assets by routing AFP documents to available production printers and Internet output formats. "We're excited about the positive impact AFP Studio will have on our customers' high-volume transaction environments," said Neal Gottsacker, vice president of product management for Exstream. "Customers will be able to get mission-critical documents to market more quickly and accurately, and they'll be able to easily integrate legacy applications with Dialogue to reduce costs and better manage AFP print streams." About Exstream Software Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky, United States, known as the "Horse Capital of the World," is located in the heart of the Bluegrass region. It is the second-largest city in Kentucky, after Louisville, Kentucky,[1] and the 68th largest in the United States. , Exstream Software helps businesses around the world connect with their customers through higher quality, fully personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. customer communications--delivered by mail, email and the Internet. Companies in the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , insurance, service bureau, telecommunications, utilities and other industries benefit from up to 50 percent faster time to market, up to 80 percent reduced costs and increased revenue through improved customer retention. For more information about Exstream Software and its market-leading Dialogue and AFP Studio technology, visit www.exstream.com or contact Exstream at 859.296.0600 or info@exstream.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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