Gradual Software Appoints Distributor in Sweden
Ghent (Belgium), September, 2006 — Gradual Software, specialists in software solutions for automating the publishing process, announced today that the company has appointed Network Innovation AB to distribute their full range of software solutions in Sweden. The SWITCH product family, which includes the recently released PowerSWITCH, features advanced automation tools for workflows from a single seat up to a complete workgroup. SWITCH offers cross platform Mac OS X and PC compatibility and enhanced feature sets. Network Innovation will integrate Gradual Software’s products in its comprehensive offering of solutions for the graphic and photographic industry.
Gradual Software’s Director of International Sales, Saskia Desmet says, “Network Innovation focuses on the combination of products from several market-leading vendors and offers complete solutions for the needs of its customers. This inclusive approach distinguishes Network Innovation from its competitors, who supply only individual products. We chose Network Innovation because of its strong focus on innovative solutions and use of the latest technology to solve problems or create new opportunities for their customers. Network Innovation is an ideal match for our cross-platform and automation enhancer SWITCH products. We look forward to working with Network Innovation to bring our automated publishing solutions to the Swedish market.”
Erik Pettersson, Sales & Marketing Manager of Network Innovation, states, “This agreement delivers a strong strategic benefit to our offering. Automation, and that’s what the SWITCH family is all about, is the future of the graphic business. To survive the intense competition in the graphics industry, small and large companies alike need to adopt automation and are looking for tailored solutions. The SWITCH family addresses the specific requirements of each customer category that we serve and we are convinced that Gradual Software has the best products on the market. Knowing that Peter Camps and his team are behind Gradual Software gives us full confidence in the success of the company. We know that we can depend on Gradual Software for product excellence and a high level of service and support.”
During OnTrackImaging 2006, Network Innovation will show the SWITCH product range, including the brand new PowerSWITCH, for the first time in Sweden. This unique travelling exhibition and seminar concept brings products and specialists from selected suppliers directly to the customer. The train starts on 9th of October in Umeå and will visit ten cities in Sweden during a two-week tour.
For more information and registration, please visit: www.ni.se/ontrackimaging.
LightSWITCH is priced at EUR 750 and FullSWITCH at EUR 2.500. PowerSWITCH is also available for immediate purchase for 5000 Euro.
To stay updated about the availability and functionality of the SWITCH range, contact Network Innovation on +46 (0)8 555 76 260, or at forsaljning@ni.se .
About Network Innovation AB
Network Innovation represents the market’s top products in many different areas of the graphic and photographic industry. The company is the Swedish agent for about 30 suppliers and the exclusive distributor for 22 suppliers in Sweden. Major suppliers include Crumpler, Efi, Eizo, Enfocus, Epson, Extensis, GretagMacbeth, HarmanKardon, Hasselblad, Helios, Microtek, Quark, Pantone, Wacom and X-Rite. The products include scanners, graphics software, large-format printers and colour calibration tools. Network Innovation adds value to its distributed products through knowledge and innovative solutions. It focuses on the latest technology to solve problems and create new opportunities for its customers. The company’s employees, based Stockholm and Malmö, have extensive experience in sales, training, integration and/or support. The majority have acquired hands-on production experience from working as photographers, scanner operators or at repro houses. A Norwegian sales office is scheduled to open in Oslo in Q4 2006. For more information on the product range and services, visit www.ni.se.
About Gradual Software
Gradual Software was established in November 2004 to develop and deliver software for full automation across the numerous stages of professional publishing. Gradual’s automation solutions are designed to benefit all participants in the publishing workflow, including content originators (authors and designers), content processors (editors, designers and layout artists), brand owners (publishers and marketing departments) and service providers (printers). As the next-generation successor to its original CaslonFlow product, Gradual now offers the SWITCH family of workflow automation software.
Gradual Software is privately held by its management team, and is located in Ghent, Belgium. For more information, please visit www.gradual.com
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