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News Release from: SoftCare Software-Service GmbH | Subject: K4 editorial system for Adobe InDesign and InCopy
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 April 2008
Software Boosts Publisher's Workflow
Efficiency
Gannett Pacific Publishing has bought Softcare's K4 editorial system for Adobe InDesign and InCopy to serve its different media channels, such as the web and print.
The Gannett organisation has 85 daily newspapers, 900 non-daily publications, 23 television stations, whilst Gannett Pacific Publishing comprises seven print and online products covering several national and international markets Along with Mustdo magazines, GPP manages Hawaii.com, 101Things to Do magazines, 101Thingstodo.com, MustdoTravel.com, Your Health Monthly, Community magazines and TV y Mas
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 20 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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This new publishing solution combines the security and stability of large editorial systems with the requirements of small publishing houses and corporate publishers.
K4 is said by Softcare to be based on Adobe InDesign and InCopy and is a design and editorial workflow system that manages the work of graphic designers, writers and editors in to a streamlined production process.
The system features multi-level security controls, open SQL architecture and customisation options that can scale from individual workgroups to publishing enterprises.
Softcare added that K4 can also manage online content and it also features an optional module that lets users write, edit and copyfit articles from any computer with a web browser and an internet connection.
Steven Haught, vice president of sales of K4 distributor Managing Editor Inc (MEI), said: "In choosing K4, Gannett Pacific Publishing is paving the way for the next era of publishing.
The company is seizing the opportunity to boost an alternative revenue stream by installing state-of-the-art tools.
There is clear recognition that now is the time to take the already strong Gannett brand and build it through ancillary publishing." Andreas Schrader, the chief executive officer of Softcare, commented: "Publishers want an innovative yet robust software that is not too pricey.
That is why K4 is so successful on international markets.
We provide newspapers and magazines with systems that can improve the efficiency of their workflow and strengthen their bottom line.".
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