Press releases callas Software

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Following the great success of pdfCamp in spring 2023, callas software will host the eighth event of this kind on October 12 and 13 in Berlin. The leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions addresses users, developers and PDF experts alike. During the event, participants will be able to exchange ideas, experiences and knowledge with the callas software team.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a minor update to its flagship pdfToolbox product line. The 14.3 update of callas pdfToolbox corrects known problems and adds new compatibilities to an already impressive product.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, organized another successful pdfCamp event in Berlin, bringing together users, developers, integrators, and resellers from around the world.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a minor update to it’s flagship pdfToolbox product line. The 14.1 update of callas pdfToolbox mostly corrects identified problems with the pdfToolbox 14 release that came out last year, but also adds a few additional features. In tandem with it, callas also released the first version of new training material for pdfToolbox.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a major update to its pdfaPilot product line. Both the desktop version of pdfaPilot v12 and the different solutions for automation and integration (the hot-folder based pdfaPilot Server, command-line based pdfaPilot CLI and developer version pdfaPilot SDK) are available for download immediately.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a major update to its flagship pdfToolbox product line. The update adds support for faster processing of personalized documents (VDP), several improvements to the JavaScript and Process Plan engines in pdfToolbox to make advanced automation faster and more capable, and an easier custom report engine.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, will be a Gold Sponsor at this year’s PDF Days Europe with a multi-pronged approach to its engagement. This will include three specialist presentations on the subjects of PDF/A conversion, variable data printing and new specifications from the Ghent Workgroup. Most importantly, however, callas software will use the PDF Days Europe 2022 as an opportunity to present the new Version 14 of its pdfToolbox at a full-day workshop. The PDF Days Europe will be held on September 12-13, and the pdfToolbox 14 workshop will take place the following day at the Novotel Berlin Am Tiergarten.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released a minor update for its pdfaPilot product line. pdfaPilot 11.1 introduces support for additional PDF standards, and a number of smaller adjustments and improvements.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin – callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a first update for pdfToolbox 13. The update responds to the release of the 2022 specifications by the Ghent Workgroup (GWG) and introduces various small but interesting new features.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software has announced that it has released an pdfChip app for Enfocus Switch, which is available on the Enfocus Appstore now. pdfChip is a command-line application for the creation of high-quality PDF from HTML, taking full advantage of CSS and JavaScript. It supports all HTML features, but extends to support CMYK, spot color, XMP metadata, PDF standards, SVG, MathML, barcodes and more. Capable of generating single and multi-page PDF documents it is ideally suited for high-volume dynamic PDF generation.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is organizing another of its famous PDF Camps for 2022. This interactive event will enable two-way knowledge-sharing that will benefit both guests and callas’ own team. The event is aimed at both technically savvy users and interested parties with general PDF-related questions. Attendees will work in small groups with callas software’s experts on solutions to current challenges relating to processing PDF files. The PDF Camp will be held on May 12-13, 2022, at the Classik Hotel Berlin Alexander Plaza.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released a major update for its pdfaPilot product line. pdfaPilot 11 builds on various new improvements that callas have implemented into pdfToolbox 13, released in November last year. This major update has added new features and improved existing features so users can take full advantage of PDF/A conversion.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, has announced that NI Solutions, Scandinavia’s largest print automation integrator, is its newest addition to the callas software reseller network.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, has just released version 13 of its pdfToolbox product line. The centerpieces of the new release are a wider range of options for using JavaScript to dynamically generate checks and fixups, as well as for impositions. Another focus has been on adding new options for process plans, and improvements to how these are configured within the user interface. The new version therefore enables a higher level of automation than ever, once again improving users’ productivity and efficiency when working with pdfToolbox.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin, October 28 2021. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is holding a VIP Event together with its partner Four Pees from November 15-19 2021. The focus of this online event will be on the new release of pdfToolbox and its key features. In order to make it easier for those in the USA and Europe to attend the same event, the live sessions will take place in the afternoon and early evening, Central European Time.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is once again serving as a Gold Sponsor of the PDF Days. This year, the PDF Days will take place from September 27 to October 25—entirely online, rather than in a hybrid format as originally planned.
During this time, Dietrich von Seggern, Managing Director at callas software GmbH, and the rest of his team will be sharing their expertise with attendees, particularly when it comes to archiving emails using PDF. Presentations will address PDF professionals, developers and product managers on one hand, and end users on the other.

by Nicole Gauger

Ghent, Belgium. The Ghent Workgroup is happy to announce that callas software’s pdfToolbox, a powerful and dynamic solution for processing PDF files, has passed the critical test for determining quality displaying of PDF/X-4 documents and is fully compliant with the Ghent PDF Output Suite 5.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released version 10.2 of its pdfaPilot product line. This major update offers support for the only-just-released 64-bit version of Adobe Acrobat for Windows. It lets users convert files to both PDF/A and PDF/X simultaneously, and take advantage of improvements to PDF/A conversion for fillable forms. pdfaPilot can also take specific actions based on the existence or content of given metadata fields, and its desktop version is now easier than ever to use thanks to a range of quality-of-life improvements.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released a major update for its pdfToolbox product line with version 12.2. Apart from various bugfixes, this new version also includes new tools to further increase productivity and efficiency.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, has added eight free tools to the desktop versions of its products pdfaPilot and pdfToolbox. These tools provide users with detailed insights into PDF files, including their internal structure, the fonts and metadata used, and any DPart or tagging structures in place. They can even extract barcodes and QR codes, and the “test mode” makes it possible to validate pdfToolbox profiles.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today revealed callas pdfDPartner, an Adobe Acrobat plugin used to view DPart metadata in PDF documents. The viewer identifies all DPart information that relates to pages or page regions within a PDF, making it easier to set up automatic DPart-based processes. The plugin is available to download for free from callas software’s website.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released a major update for its pdfaPilot product line. Version 10 of pdfaPilot now supports the PDF/A-4, PDF/X-6 and PDF/VT-3 standards recently published by the ISO. The new release also features integrated OCR and numerous features that further streamline automated PDF processing, whether interactively with the user or following pre-specified process rules.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, the market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a milestone update for its pdfToolbox product line: pdfToolbox 12. Major new features include a “QuickFix” engine to modify even massive PDFs incredibly fast, an engine to compare color differences between PDFs, a generic way to create Fixups on the fly using JavaScript, more powerful Actions (now supporting editing and variables), an OCR engine, and much, much more…

by Bianka Boock

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, is announcing the release of the newest update of their pdfToolbox product line, pdfToolbox 12 via a series of free online events.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. The subject of robotic process automation (RPA) is gaining increasing attention in the software industry. An increasing number of providers from a diverse range of sectors are introducing applications that can complete tasks previously handled by humans. By adopting these applications, users expect to benefit from optimizing their processes, avoiding errors and eliminating monotonous, repetitive tasks. Dietrich von Seggern, Managing Director at callas software GmbH, explains why the PDF format forms a sound basis for RPA applications.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Users of Konmedia GmbH’s brandbox can now automatically process PDF files using pdfToolbox from callas software. brandbox is a universal marketing instrument which enables product communication across multiple media channels. Since this kind of use case introduces a number of challenges when it comes to creating PDF files, Konmedia decided to add the functionality of callas pdfToolbox to its brandbox software. As a result, users can now create a range of PDF files to suit different applications as required, with no extra time requirements and no changes required to the source data.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. The label-printing website etikett.de recently launched a Transparency label generator. Customers can use Transparency to design their own secure labels, protecting their products against counterfeiting. The entire process—from receipt of order to approval and production—is fully automated. The site has achieved this thanks to pdfChip from callas software, as well as a page description system developed by calibrate GmbH, which saves the label design provided by the customer as a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file and hands it over to pdfChip.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, released an update for its pdfaPilot product line today. Aside from numerous smaller improvements, the standout feature for pdfaPilot 9.1 is its support for version 2.1 of the ZUGFeRD data model.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is organizing another PDF Camp for 2020. The focus of this year's event will be on how the new versions of pdfToolbox and pdfaPilot can be used in practice. Both software products contain a wide range of new features for automating PDF processing within complex workflows. The PDF Camp will be held on March 30-31, 2020 at the Pfefferwerk in Berlin. The event is aimed at both users of callas software products and interested parties with general questions about PDF.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Starting the new year off at full speed, callas software has released version 9 of pdfaPilot. The centerpiece of this update is the fully reworked editor used to create and modify process plans, which now has a graphical interface. With this tool, users can create even complex workflows more easily than ever, further automating their PDF-based processes. pdfaPilot 9 also contains a number of new features which offer users more flexibility in how they process PDF files.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a milestone update for its pdfToolbox product line: pdfToolbox 11. Last year, callas software focused on state-of-the-art preflight to reduce false positives. This year, it is all about improvements to automated workflows and making PDF files production ready. The new version introduces significant additions for the sign and display market, the label and packaging market, transactional printing and more.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, recently released License Server, a dynamic way of licensing callas products. With the arrival of License Server, Pixartprinting could finally migrate to a cloud-based infrastructure where they are not tied with a specific set of servers that runs pdfToolbox. Now, they can add or remove servers at will based on the workload.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. axaio software, callas software and Four Pees invite you once again to their annual VIP Event. The focus this year will be on version 11 of pdfToolbox, which will be available immediately after the close of the event. In addition to this showcase, 20 different sessions will deliver grounded knowledge and practical tips for working with callas’ pdfToolbox, pdfaPilot and pdfChip products, as well as axaio’s MadeToPrint and MadeToTag. Attendees can also book individual training sessions. The VIP Event will be held in Riga from October 21-23, 2019.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, ein führender Anbieter automatisierter Werkzeuge für die PDF-Verarbeitung, kündigte heute eine Partnerschaft mit der Keep In Mind GmbH an. Als Technologie-Provider unterstützt Keep In Mind Verlage beim Digital Publishing. Dazu hat das Unternehmen die Lösung e-dicola entwickelt, die PDF-Dateien so aufbereitet, dass sie auf sämtlichen mobilen Endgeräten korrekt dargestellt werden. Mit der Integration von callas pdfToolbox verläuft dieser Bereinigungs-Workflow vollständig automatisiert. Verlage können somit ihren Kunden ihre für Print erstellten Publikationen in kürzester Zeit auf Smartphones, Tablets oder Smart-TVs zur Verfügung stellen.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is a Gold Sponsor of the 19th ACM Symposium on Document Engineering. In this role, the company – which is also an active member of the PDF Association – will demonstrate its specialist know-how at the event, which will take place from September 23-26, 2019 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS) in Berlin.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is issuing an open invitation alongside axaio software and Four Pees for this year’s VIP event for the print, publishing and packaging industry in the Latvian capital of Riga. The event will be held from October 21-23 2019 in the Bellevue Park Hotel Riga and will offer news, tips, tricks, training and opportunities to meet the people behind the software—including developers, project managers and directors.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin, Erlangen, Langenhagen. Ab sofort ist die Schnittstelle connect.ZUGFeRD in der Version 2.0 verfügbar. Mit dieser Lösung können Anwender von Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ehemals Navision/NAV, unter Berücksichtigung der aktuellen gesetzlichen Anforderungen bequem elektronische Rechnungen erstellen bzw. verarbeiten. Das neue Release unterstützt dabei die Formate ZUGFeRD 2.0, XRechnung und Factur-X.

by Bianka Boock

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released an update for its pdfaPilot product line. The central focus of pdfaPilot 8.2 is its support for version 2.0 of the ZUGFeRD data model (also known as “Factur-X” internationally). The new release also resolves issues with OpenType SVG fonts and offers optimized PDF comparison functionality. pdfaPilot 8.2 can also convert image formats like TIFF and PSD to PDF or PDF/A better than ever.

by Bianka Boock

Berlin. callas software, a market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today released a minor update for its pdfToolbox product line. The update includes fixes for problems discovered in the field and a number of small improvements to the product in response to customer requests. In addition, callas software included a way to fix problems discovered with OpenType SVG fonts.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Beuth Verlag has introduced pdfaPilot and pdfToolbox solutions from callas software for the automated quality validation of PDF/A files. Both products ensure that the DIN standards published by Beuth Verlag comply with the ISO standards and are therefore suitable for long-term archiving. At the same time, a high degree of automation has significantly reduced the amount of manual work required. Beuth Verlag produces thousands of standards every year.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, presents the callas License Server, a product that addresses the needs of a modern, cloud-based world. Conceived with cloud infrastructure in mind, it introduces a more dynamic way of licensing processing capacity based on peak performance.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, is organizing another PDF Camp, this time for April 8-9 2019 in the Pfefferwerk at Christinenstrasse 18/19 in Berlin. This established event is an opportunity for users to broaden their knowledge of the PDF format and callas software’s products. The focus throughout is on interaction and exchanging ideas.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today released version 8.1 of pdfaPilot. Among other things, this update provides users with new options for ordering pages, adding filters for automatically removing XMP metadata, and an optimized tagging structure view.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Just in time for the new year, callas software—a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions—has announced that its PDF solutions now fully support the PDF 2.0 standard. From now on, users of its products pdfToolbox, pdfaPilot, pdfChip and pdfGoHTML will benefit from the new possibilities that PDF 2.0 opens up.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, releases version 2.0 of its pdfChip software solution. pdfChip 2.0 adds a 64-bit version on Windows, optimized handling of referenced images while supporting more image types, support for PDF 2.0 and much more!

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, releases version 10.1 of its pdfToolbox solution. Whereas pdfToolbox 10.1 is a minor update, it does include a number of interesting new features.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, today published version 2.0 of callas pdfGoHTML. This free Adobe Acrobat plugin converts tagged PDF files into HTML format. A key feature of this new release is the total redesign of the way that tag structures are visualized. callas pdfGoHTML 2.0 is also significantly more robust when handling PDFs with unusual or very complex tag structures, and it now also fully supports PDF 2.0.

by Bianka Boock

Berlin. Die Technische Universität Berlin hat seit Dezember 2017 die Software pdfaPilot von callas software zur Konvertierung und Validierung von PDF/A-Dateien im Einsatz. Hierfür wurde die Software als Kommandozeilen-Tool in eine Weboberfläche integriert. Diese Implementierung hat die TU Berlin jetzt als Open-Source-Code auf GitHub zur Verfügung gestellt. Unternehmen und Organisationen können ihn von dieser Plattform kostenfrei herunterladen und für eigene Zwecke nutzen.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automated PDF quality assurance and archiving solutions, will present its new releases pdfaPilot 8 and pdfToolbox 10 at CEBIT, at stand E20 in hall 15. pdfaPilot 8 focuses on expanded format conversion options, improved cloud integration and greater flexibility when automatically processing PDF files. Meanwhile, pdfToolbox 10 more importantly contains new prepress automation and preflighting features. The new release also makes it possible to analyze objects in the context of their wider environment.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a milestone update for its pdfToolbox product line: pdfToolbox 10. The new version takes a significant new step in preflight technology by making it possible to detect more problems, while making detection more accurate. It also makes pdfToolbox ready for cloud deployment and introduces additional capabilities for process plans (for step-by-step conditional processing of PDF files), preflight reports and more.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software GmbH is preparing for a major release: version 10 of pdfToolbox. Users and anyone interested in getting in-depth information about the new features will get the opportunity to attend the workshop at the PDF Days Europe 2018, which will take place on May 16, 2018 at the Hotel Steglitz International in Berlin from 10 AM to 5 PM.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. The next version of QuarkXPress 2018, due for release in mid-May, offers users a range of new features, including a deeper selection of options for professional print publishing. These include additional processing for color fonts, higher compression rates and the ability to create PDF files which comply with both the PDF/A and PDF/X standards. This is made possible thanks to the complete integration of pdfToolbox from callas software GmbH. Acting as a software development kit (SDK), pdfToolbox fits seamlessly into existing solutions.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. For callas software, PDF Days Europe is one of the most important events of the year. The provider of automatic PDF processing in pre-press and archiving solutions is on the agenda with several presentations as a Gold Sponsor. In addition, callas software will host a Post-Conference workshop introducing the milestone release of pdfToolbox 10. PDF Days Europe 2018 will take place from May 14, 2018 to May 16, 2018 at Hotel Steglitz International in Berlin, Germany.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. dots software, a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, has recently released a new option for its print workflow solution AccurioPro Flux. Flux Preflight Pro enables the use of callas pdfToolbox to automatically check and optimize files for printing without requiring any additional manual steps. The successful OEM integration of pdfToolbox into AccurioPro Flux for preview generation and file conversion was the clear next step in intensifying the relationship between dots software and callas software.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases version 9.4 of pdfToolbox. The new update prepares support for the new ISO PDF standard (PDF 2.0), corrects problems identified by customers and introduces a number of smaller features to the preflight and correction engine in pdfToolbox.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, together with axaio and Four Pees, is inviting all interested parties to a VIP Event for the print and publishing sector. The event will be held on November 6-8, 2017 in Vienna. The first two days of the event will consist of a number of presentations providing detailed advice and information, including news from the world of PDF standards and callas pdfToolbox. November 8 will then provide an intensive training on specific challenges posed by attendees.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. With PAPERplus, ProcSet GmbH has developed an app to bridge the gap between print and online. Readers receive additional information on their mobile device when scanning images from newspapers or other printed products. The PDF documents supplied by customers need to be submitted in a print-ready format, which ProcSet ensures by using pdfToolbox from callas software. This software contains reliable rendering technology, ensuring accurate image reproduction.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software, a leading provider of automatic PDF processing and archiving solutions, today announced that version 7 of its flagship product pdfaPilot is now available. The latest release of this long-established software solution for converting files to PDF/A and validating them is now also compatible with veraPDF. veraPDF is an EU-supported project which involves the creation of a new test data set for all standard PDF/A components, as well as an open source PDF/A validator. The expanded functionality in the new version of pdfaPilot also includes automated flexible placement of any type of content. This gives users additional options for automating their PDF-related processes.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software’s pdfaPilot is now also available in the cloud or as a web service. This is thanks to callas’ partner Actino Software, which has used the solution’s software development kit (SDK) to integrate pdfaPilot into the company’s own Document Processing Services (DPS) solution. Users can edit PDF documents to a professional level in their browser without requiring businesses to purchase licenses for each individual Workstation.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin/Hanover. callas software, a leading provider of automatic PDF processing and archiving solutions, will be present as part of the digital Premier League at this year’s CeBIT in Hanover from March 20-24, 2017. The focal point of the company’s appearance at the show, in the Digital Office Area managed by Bitkom (hall 3, stand B17), will be the first reveal of pdfaPilot 7. Other highlights will include updates to pdfToolbox and pdfChip, as well as the introduction of pdfaPilot as a web service: the Actino DPS solution by partner Actino Software.

by Nicole Gauger

Ghent. Each year, students of Graphic and Digital Media complete their training at the Arteveldehogeschool with a bachelor thesis.  Ken Wittebrood received high marks for his bachelor thesis "Exploration of the potential application of pdfChip for crossmedia production".

by Bianka Boock

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, today releases a major update for its pdfToolbox product line: pdfToolbox 9. The new version enhances the power of variables and integrates completely new technologies for the large format printing, label and packaging markets. In addition it has support for CxF color data in PDF and integrates usability improvements for zooming and wireframe viewing.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software GmbH is expanding its board of directors by adding 54-year-old Dietrich von Seggern to its membership. Von Seggern, a qualified engineer, has worked at the Berlin-based software developer since 2002 – initially as the company’s head of product management for five years, then as its business development manager. As the Managing Director, he will now take responsibility for product management, marketing, partner management and sales.

by Bianka Boock

Berlin. callas software, market leader for automated PDF quality control and archival solutions, announces their presence at drupa. Together with axaio software, Tucanna and Four Pees, they will present their solutions from May 31 till June 10 at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, hall 7, booth C19.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. More businesses than ever will be able to produce documents using the high-quality PDF/A format designed for long term archiving, now that callas software's pdfaPilot – a leading solution for converting and validating PDF documents – is being used to expand the functionality of levigo solutions' document conversion tool jadice. To this end, pdfaPilot is being integrated into jadice server as an add-on feature.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Adobe’s just released Acrobat DC software includes even more technology from callas software GmbH. Users mainly profit from this in prepress and document preparation. Adobe also plans to make future developments to callas’ technology available to users on an ongoing basis; this is made possible through Acrobat DC’s cloud-based approach, which makes it much easier to deliver regular updates. callas software has provided validation technology to Adobe since 2003.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. The recently-released KODAK PRINERGY Workflow 7 lets users set up and monitor PDF print data processes and workflows. Kodak has now integrated the pdfToolbox technology from callas software into its workflow product. The pdfToolbox profiles expand the software’s existing validation and correction features to allow improved quality control and less manual work for the user.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. To celebrate its 20th birthday, callas software GmbH has relaunched its home page www.callassoftware.com. The website now presents more information about callas’ product lines, solutions and the business itself. One new addition is the extensive support section, which includes documentation, a knowledge base and the ability to submit questions online. In addition the new website uses a responsive design which looks just as good on desktops as it does on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. QuarkXPress 2015, expected to be released at the end of March, will allow better, faster, cutting-edge PDF output with the help of callas software. This is because this professional-grade software for layout and graphic design now supports document output in PDF/X-4 format, verified by callas software’s pdfToolbox. This means that PDF/X-4 files exported from QuarkXPress 2015 will be certified with the same technology used in Adobe Acrobat.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin / Hanover. callas software will present its brand new pdfChip product for the first time at CeBIT in Hanover from the 16th to the 20th of March 2015 (Hall 3, Stand B17). pdfChip allows businesses to dynamically format content for distribution through any channel they require.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. The callas pdfToolbox Server, isn’t that the workflow package that is especially suitable for larger companies? “Could be,” says Ronald van der Meer of Pim Print in Roelofarendsveen, “but we control our production with this software and we are very happy with it.”

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software GmbH, a provider of powerful PDF technology for publishing, printing production and document archiving, has just launched version 5 of its pdfaPilot. This new release allows users to archive emails in PDF/A format, guaranteeing long-term reproducibility and system independence. All versions of the ISO-standardized format are supported, including PDF/A-3 offering particular convenience. This version of the standard allows digital messages, including attachments, to be stored in a single archivable PDF/A document, which also includes the original-format files.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software GmbH, a provider of powerful PDF technology for publishing, printing production and document archiving, will present version 5.0 of its pdfaPilot in the BITKOM ECM Solutions Park (Hall 3, Stand B17) at this year’s CeBIT. This new release allows users to archive emails in PDF/A format, guaranteeing long-term reproducibility and system independence. All versions of the ISO-standardised format are supported, with support for PDF/A-3 offering particular convenience. This version of the standard allows digital messages, including attachments, to be stored in a single archivable PDF/A document which also includes the original-format files. 

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. After raving customer feedback on pdfToolbox 7, callas software today issues an important maintenance release. This release makes the new customizable – and HTML-based – preflight report available in pdfToolbox Desktop as well as Server and adjusts a number of new features in pdfToolbox 7 based on customer requests.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Today, callas software releases version 7 of its pdfToolbox product line. This new version is a significant step forward in making PDF quality control and production workflows more accurate. The core PDF and font libraries in pdfToolbox have received a major update to improve speed and reliability of processing troublesome PDF files. The more compact and adjustable preflight report improves clear communication with customers, and the operator checkpoints allow manual intervention in automated workflows.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. callas software GmbH, a vendor of powerful PDF technology for publishing and archiving, has been selected as business partner by Software602, an important software vendor in the Czech Republic. Software602 uses callas pdfaPilot to materialize its concept ADF (Authorized Document Format) for ensuring long term legibility, integrity and authenticity of important documents, in compliance with ISO and ETSI standards required by the European legislation. Software602 solutions have been implemented in solutions for the Czech government, for the provider of pipelines CEPRO and for other key clients in both government and commercial sector.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. The 5.0 release focuses on additional features that allow users to archive e-mails comfortably in PDF/A-3 format. The electronic messages and attachments in PDF/A format and the original e-mail are linked in a PDF/A-3 document. In addition, when embedding files pdfaPilot will offer more flexible design options when creating PDF/A-3-overview pages.

by Nicole Gauger

Berlin. Users of the open-source content management platform Alfresco can now easily convert their office documents into PDF and PDF/A files. Alfresco Gold Partner Redpill Linpro made this possible by integrating callas pdfaPilot into the Alfresco enterprise content management (ECM) platform. The integration tool is available for free at https://github.com/Redpill-Linpro/pdfa-pilot-converter.