CrawfordTech’s Weekly Reading List: May 18, 2012

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For those that attended drupa for most of the first half of May, the month has probably seemed to fly by. Given that drupa is one of the largest print shows in the world, we felt it only appropriate to take a look back this week now that the show has closed. In addition to drupa news, we continue our look at Digital Mailbox Services, emerging digital printing technology, one-to-one messaging and the consequences of the Royal Mail's hike in postal rates.

Also, be sure to check out our breaking news featuring a new Crawford Technologies partner announcement. We also have a webinar feature that will allow you to view a replay of the Document and Mailing Systems Technology Magazine webinar on Multi-Channel Communications and Digital Mailbox Services.

Which topic will catch your interest?

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CrawfordTech’s Weekly Reading List: May 11, 2012

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In this edition of our ‘must read’ news we have merging of one of the largest print shows in the world with what is quickly becoming one of the world’s hottest topics in Enterprise Output Management. Yes, this week Digital Mailbox Services (DMS) has made its way into drupa news as the show passes its midway mark. With another five days to go it will be interesting to find out what topics were buzzing at the show.

This week check out the news from drupa on the deal between Australia Post and Volly, how digital mail is changing the postal service in Africa, Pitney Bowes and the digital wave, “Women in Print” at drupa 2012 and drupa attendance at the halfway mark.

What is your guess on drupa attendance being up or down?

Have other links we should feature? Tell us about them in the comments section below.

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CrawfordTech’s Weekly Reading List: February 10, 2012

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Has it been a busy week around your office? Recently, it seems like the entire print, mailing and archive industry is buzzing. This could be due to the two major shows coming up in March: 2012 AIIM Conference and 2012 Xplor Global Conference. It could also be a sign of change in the industry. Looking out for that change, this week’s news articles look the USPS' profit/loss situation, the surprise ranking of the USPS against other postal services across the world, a move to save Manroland GB and insight into a Track sure to shake things up at the 2012 Xplor Global Conference.

In addition, we have an interesting look at legislations that effect printed customer communications. This article talks about current regulations, the information you need to know and how to learn more.

Are your printed customer materials accessible and compliant with current legislations?

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What are AODA, ADA and These Other Regulations and Why Do They Affect my Printing?


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For those that live in Canada, the topic of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) has been front and center. The new legislation, that became law in 2010 with compliance deadlines for many businesses of January 1, 2012, has brought forward the need for additional processes for working with individuals with disabilities. For those living elsewhere, similar legislation is either already in place or will be arriving soon.

If you have been a part of an Accessibility presentation lately, it has most likely focused on ease of access to physical buildings and how people with disabilities should be interacted with from a customer care perspective. The journey that now needs to be focussed on opens another door; now we need to pay attention to a different aspect of disability legislation, namely Visual Accessibility, which applies to all printed customer communications and any other business documents.

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CrawfordTech’s Weekly Reading List: November 18, 2011

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This week there is a lot going on in the industry. News has been hitting the wire and the web around the USPS and their loss announcement, a new industry forecast shows digital print growth and we ponder how to make a message that registers. As a bonus we are also including another update from the AFP Consortium on Orphan Application avoidance. The holidays may be around the corner, but business is still charging ahead in the industry.

With year-end around the corner, how does your forecast look for 2012; and will your message register…

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CrawfordTech’s Weekly Reading List: September 30, 2011

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Can you believe it is the end of September? It seems like just yesterday we were spending time face-to-face with our customers and partners at GRAPH EXPO 2011.

Then we went on to DMS Expo in Germany as well as attending the Xplor XDU On the Road in Kansas. It has been quite the month and in case you missed out on any of these events we have an excellent recap coming in the Crawford Courier (our ‘must read’ newsletter) next week.

Until then, we have some interesting news stories that range from insight into the USPS, North America’s first executive forum for print media and the PrintMediaCentr Vendor Spotlight on Ernie Crawford, our founder and president.

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CrawfordTech’s Weekly Reading List: August 26, 2011

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Can you believe we are at the end of August already? For a lot of people this is a time where summer vacations wind down and school takes off again. If you have been busy in the hustle and bustle you might have missed these ‘must reads’. This week we are featuring 5 tips to help you with QR codes, information on an upcoming industry conference, diapers and a PDF/A update. 

Yes – we said diapers…

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