Digital Front-Ends: Understanding Customer Requirements and Market Dynamics

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1 Listen Now A Questex Company Digital Front-Ends: Understanding Customer Requirements and Market Dynamics Production Printing & Media

2 D i g i t a l F r o n t - E n d s : U n d e r s t a n d i n g C u s t o m e r R e q u i r e m e n t s a n d M a r k e t D y n a m i c s T h i s s t u d y i s d e s i g n e d t o p r o v i d e i n s i g h t i n t o m a r k e t d y n a m i c s a n d c u s t o m e r r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r d i g i t a l f r o n t - e n d s. >>Introduction As digital front ends (DFEs) are getting more powerful, production printer OEMs, DFE vendors, RIP-technology providers, and other companies with an interest in the DFE market space, have a need to understand how customer requirements and the market dynamics are evolving. While DFEs have become more dynamic, so has the workflow in which they are part, resulting in functionalities starting to blur. Technological developments, such as native PDF rendering and clustered ripping to drive high-end production devices, will impact the DFE market in the years to come. Understanding why PSPs choose a particular DFE and what functionalities they require is essential information for nextgeneration product planning, and identification of opportunities such as strategic expansion, service-offerings, and partnerships. At the same time, this study aims to provide insights in the DFE market by providing market share insights by duty cycle, speed breakdown, vendor, and environments. Understanding customer requirements, combined with actual share data, is an important mechanism to identify and justify future product investment decisions.

3 >>Project Objectives This study will address critical issues including: Placements and installed base of digital color production equipment, with DFE splits of: > Creo, EFI, and OEM solutions > By vendor in each duty cycle and speed category DFE deployment: embedded, bustled (built-in server), or as stand-alone server Understanding brand preferences > Why do PSPs select a particular brand? Understanding future requirements around scalability, integration, remote access/ control Understanding connectivity to digital and hybrid workflows > What percentage of PSPs has a direct integration between DFE and their workflow management system > Understanding satisfaction levels, bottlenecks and cross-over points of features between work flow management solutions and DFEs DFE kernel requirements, e.g. native PDF rendering Architectural considerations, e. g. clustered ripping >>Who Should Subscribe? Production printer OEMs DFE vendors RIP- technology providers Other companies with an interest in the DFE >>Market Research In-depth Interviews InfoTrends will conduct interviews with hardware equipment and DFE vendors in the United States. In addition, InfoTrends will carry out 5-10 interviews with print franchise chains, office super stores, and large print service providers. End-User Surveys 250 web-based surveys of end-users in the United States will be examined from the following environments: commercial printers, quick printers, other printers (e.g. direct mail, transactional), and in-plants. These responses will be distributed across equipment duty cycles and market segments. Secondary Research InfoTrends will thoroughly examine existing market information on key applications, market segments, competitors, and product categories using a variety of sources, including industry trade associations, government agencies, published industry reports, trade articles, industry databases, company Websites, and other sources (including vendor white papers, user groups, and research reports). InfoTrends will also leverage research it has previously published as part of its continuous consulting services and research. market, e.g. production workflow companies, office equipment vendors, wide format vendors, or offset manufacturers

4 >>Analysis & Project Deliverables InfoTrends will perform an extensive analysis of the research to develop an understanding of the opportunities and issues surrounding the DFE market. Subscribers of the study will receive: Summary report detailing key findings and recommendations Management presentation ( PowerPoint) Survey results delivered as data tabulations and PowerPoint DFE market share results delivered as Excel pivot data table On- site briefing ( optional) >>Project Timeline >>Terms and Conditions Liability for Advice Although reasonable efforts will be made by InfoTrends to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in written and oral reports in connection with the proposed study, no liability can be accepted by InfoTrends for the results of any actions taken by the client in connection with such information, opinions, or advice. Copyrights InfoTrends retains all copyrights. The reproduction of any materials is prohibited without written consent from InfoTrends. Confidentiality InfoTrends will use its best efforts to ensure that any confidential information obtained about the client and its business during the course of the proposed September: September/ October: November: December: Secondary research and survey development Survey review, interviews, deployment, and capture Report, executive summary, and presentation development Final deliverables study is not, unless agreed otherwise in advance, disclosed to any third party without the prior written permission of the client. InfoTrends retains the right to re-use any non-proprietary information as part of its ongoing analysis of the digital imaging industry. Timely Delivery InfoTrends will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the time scales called for by the proposed study are met in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule, but no liability can be accepted for the consequences of delays, howsoever caused. Terms 1/2 of fee upon initiation, 1/2 of fee upon completion of the project

5 Subscribe Today! For more information, join Kaspar Roos as he reviews the Listen Now two main components - market share and survey results from his recent study Digital Front-Ends: Understanding Customer Requirements and Market Dynamics. Authorization Form Select one Subscriber Rate InfoTrends Client* $9,995 Non-Client $11,995 Input on the survey Written report PowerPoint Presentation Data Tabulation On-site Presentation $1,495 Purchase order number: Signature Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Country Telephone the completed form to sales@infotrends.com or fax to * InfoTrends client pricing is available to those companies who subscribe to the On Demand Printing & Publishing Consulting Service. x x x

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