87 www.printmonthly.co.uk September / October 2025 - Issue 356 hensive training, and ongoing support to ensure minimal disruption. Most customers are surprised at how quickly they can be up and running with printIQ and how much of a positive impact it makes almost immediately.” On this, Thurston says printIQ is constantly innovating to keep its clients ahead of the curve. Recent updates include expanded functionality for wide-format workflows, improved scheduling tools, and enhanced automation in estimating and inventory. Parts of the user interface have also been redesigned for faster navigation, while new business intelligence dashboards provide deeper insights into performance and profitability. Efficient Business Finally, Peter Griffin, is managing director of Iteba, the developer behind SolPrint, a modular MIS system that includes a customer-facing shopfront, web-to-print, sales CRM, estimating, order processing, studio, scheduling, SFDC, JDF/JMF integration, stock, costing, invoicing, warehousing, and full accounting suite or links to third-party accounts. Recent enhancements to SolPrint include an email proof approval process, ensuring clients approve the latest version of work while eliminating the need to email physical files. Clients receive an email with a link to their branded approval portal, allowing them to approve or reject files. Changes are immediately in the MIS and the digital asset management system (DAMS) retains a full history for later review. “Accurate, real-time information is key to the efficient running of any business,” Griffin says, adding: “As systems grow, the level of data can become excessive meaning important issues are missed or not noticed, while resolutions and actions can still be implemented. SolPrint Events and notifications allow for users to have targeted notifications providing real-time information so resolutions can be implemented to eliminate costs.” Leading on from this, Griffin maps out some of the other features printers should look for in a quality MIS. He says a browser-based MIS that provides access from diverse systems over multiple platforms or devices will enable the business to grow efficiently and profitably, as well as allow staff, customers, and suppliers to interact with the MIS directly or via an API. “The system should have an intuitive, reactive interface that ensures the information available from the MIS provides real-time notifications of business issues or opportunities for all users dependent on their roles,” he explains, adding: “SolPrint is a very flexible system allowing it to fit with the business requirements rather than enforcing workflow changes. “SolPrint is continually being developed and as a result we strongly encourage our clients to keep their systems up-to-date so they benefit from these enhancements. In addition to the numerous system advancements, it is also important for security reasons as the internet delivers massive productivity gains but also requires the latest security patches to ensure a secure working environment.” Talk of software and updates may fill some printers with dread, but from the advice offered here by providers, it is clear that upgrading your system and taking advantage of the latest developments will give you an upper hand in terms of production management. ▲ Recent updates at printIQ include expanded functionality for wide-format workflows and improved scheduling tools ▼ Recent updates at printIQ include updates to wideformat workflows MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ROB FLETCHER
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