Exstream Software Announces General Availability of AFP Batch Compare; Software Specifically Designed for High-Speed, Automated Comparison of Large AFP Print Files.LEXINGTON, Ky. -- www.exstream.com--Exstream Software, Inc. today announced the general availability of its 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. Batch Compare(TM) software. AFP Batch Compare allows users to compare 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) rendered files--not just AFP commands or input files--for more accurate comparison of large print files prior to running production processes. This capability eliminates the need for manual comparison, dramatically saving time, reducing errors and improving document accuracy down to a single printer element (PEL). Additionally, AFP Batch Compare fully supports regression regression, in psychology: see defense mechanism. regression In statistics, a process for determining a line or curve that best represents the general trend of a data set. and software upgrade testing by providing a mechanism for determining whether or not unexpected changes have occurred anywhere in the print file. The ability to automatically run batch comparison of two large AFP print files makes it easy to quickly test the impact of software or system upgrades on production applications. Key features of AFP Batch Compare include: --Ability to run batch comparison program in the background, eliminating the need for visual page-by-page comparison to ensure two output files are identical --Ability to compare the bitmap of any two rendered AFP documents --Ability to compare the results of rasterization, detecting differences as small as one printer element (PEL) --Ability to run multiple unique comparisons to streamline regression testing In software development, testing a program that has been modified in order to ensure that additional bugs have not been introduced. When a program is enhanced, testing is often done only on the new features. processes --Ability to import comparison reports into AFP Compare for viewing differences "AFP Batch Compare is designed for AFP files that are too large for an effective manual compare process," said Michael Kaminski, product manager at Exstream. "This product will save companies time by automating previously manual regression testing tasks and ensure accuracy, as well as reduce production costs by verifying that modifications are correct before running expensive production processes." AFP Batch Compare is available from Exstream as a stand-alone product or as an optional module in the company's market-leading Dialogue 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. software. For more information on all of Exstream's AFP productivity solutions, visit www.exstream.com and click on AFP Studio. 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. , USA, Exstream Software provides a single platform for businesses around the world to create and manage 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. communications of all types for delivery through batch, real-time and interactive channels. 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 provider, telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. , utilities, hospitality, government and other industries benefit by getting communications to market as much as 85 percent faster, reducing document production costs up to 80 percent, and as much as tripling customer response. For more information about Exstream Software and its market-leading Dialogue enterprise personalization software, 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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