By: Erik Vlietinck
Mon, October 08, 2007 - 8:14:00

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Quark announced the release of Quark Publishing System 7, its next generation collaborative workflow system. QPS 7 debuts to set a new standard in collaborative workflow systems, leveraging 15 years of workgroup publishing experience. This release introduces a host of new and enhanced features aimed at streamlining editorial and creative workflow processes while improving production. QPS 7 has been completely re-engineered using proven open standards such as a true Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based on the Spring Framework Java/J2EE, making it one of the most advanced publishing systems available today for newspapers, magazines and corporate publishers.

“QPS 7 is an evolution not to say a revolution because it is what we have anticipated for some time. We finally have the opportunity of integrating Quark Publishing System 7 with the other existing systems via its open architecture. For Groupe Express-Expansion, it is extremely beneficial from both a technical and functional perspective.” said Thierry Berard, IT Manager Groupe Express-Expansion (Paris, France).

QPS 7 introduces new compelling features, including:

- A new open standards-based architecture that makes QPS 7 platform independent, scalable, easy to use and fast to deploy, and supports an unlimited number of publications and projects in one system;

- Server-side scripting that enables IT integrators and system administrators to automate processes in their workflow;

- Real-time collaboration, which gives content and design contributors the possibility to work simultaneously on publications and projects and provide real-time updates;

- A multifunctional client that enables workgroup members to use their preferred software applications on Mac or Windows operating systems and collaborate with each other in a virtual workplace with enhanced remote access;

- Support for QuarkXPress 7 and QuarkCopyDesk 7, which provides designers the ability to provide writers and copy editors live updates of design changes so they can easily edit and precisely copyfit text;

- QPS Web Editor, which lets users write, edit and copyfit text through the Internet and preview their work in progress as it appears in an actual QuarkXPress layout;

- Certification with HSQL and Microsoft SQL means QPS 7 supports industry-standard databases;

- File Streaming ensures easy and secure access to content

‘QPS 7 is a great example of Quark’s commitment to bring innovation to the publishing industry,’ continued Chase. ‘QPS 7 delivers a new user experience designed to increase efficiency, connectivity, management and control - combined with a ‘state-of-the-art’ architecture that enables a new level of freedom to allow publishers the ability to work the way they want.’