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# PressWise

Web-to-Print, MIS and Workflow Automation Software

## Posts

- [News](https://www.presswise.com/news/)
- [SmartSoft Show New MIS and Storefront Enhancements for PressWise ](https://www.presswise.com/smartsoft-show-new-mis-production-enhancements-for-presswise/) - AGOURA, Calif., October 4th, 2012 - SmartSoft will be showing an array of new enhancements for its all-in-one web storefront, workflow automation and print MIS solution, PressWise, at GraphExpo 2012 in Chicago from October 7th -11th. One key development milestone is an all-new integration with Peachtree accounting software, allowing the export of order information into
- [SmartSoft Previews New PressWise MIS Tools at Dscoop 8](https://www.presswise.com/smartsoft-previews-new-presswise-mis-tools-at-dscoop-8/) - AGOURA HILLS, Calif., September 5, 2013 - SmartSoft will be presenting the latest features and enhancements for PressWise, the all-in-one MIS and Print Workflow Automation solution for print service providers, at Dscoop 8. The event runs in Nashville, TN from February 21-23, 2013 and SmartSoft will be located in Booth 445. PressWise offers a single, cloud-based

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Homepage](https://www.presswise.com/) - Designed by a printer as an alternative to purchasing separate Print Estimating, Web-to-Print, Workflow Automation, Print MIS, Shipping and Mailing Software.
- [Request a Demo](https://www.presswise.com/presswise-demo-request/) - Request your PressWise Demo Today
- [Request a Demo](https://www.presswise.com/presswise-demo-request/) - Request your PressWise Demo Today
- [Contact Us](https://www.presswise.com/contact/) - Contact us for more information about PressWise.
- [About PressWise](https://www.presswise.com/about/) - The PressWise MIS reduces manual touches required to run each job, lowering costs and providing faster throughput. It is SaaS, with NO long-term contracts.
- [About PressWise](https://www.presswise.com/about/) - The PressWise MIS reduces manual touches required to run each job, lowering costs and providing faster throughput. It is SaaS, with NO long-term contracts.
- [Print Connectivity](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-connectivity/) - PressWise is an end-to-end print management information system, from estimating to shipping & fulfillment, with integrated web-to-print and powerful MIS.
- [About SmartSoft](https://www.presswise.com/about-smartsoft/) - SmartSoft Inc. is a leading provider of workflow management software for the printing, mailing and address data hygiene industries, including the PressWise MIS solution.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.presswise.com/privacy/) - PressWise, a service provided by SmartSoft Inc., is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and visitors.
- [Industry Associations & Events](https://www.presswise.com/industry-associations-and-events/) - SmartSoft is a member of a number of print industry associations and vendor partner programs.
- [White Papers/Articles](https://www.presswise.com/white-papers/) - White Papers and articles discussing topics such as Print Workflow in the Cloud, the ROI of Print Workflow Automation, Implementing a new MIS and more
- [Print Order Management](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/order-management/) - The PressWise print order management system makes it easy to control & view your order flows in real-time through its intuitive and easy-to-use order dashboard.
- [Shipping & Fulfillment](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/shipping-fulfillment/) - PressWise offers integrated UPS, FedEx & Endicia shipping, with support for third-party billing and blind-shipping. Labels print automatically as workers scan barcoded packages.
- [Mail Processing](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/mail-processing/) - Capture incremental revenue previously lost to outside mail houses and become the one-stop shop your customers are looking for their direct marketing needs.
- [Inventory Management](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/inventory-management/) - Take control of your paper inventory and other customer fulfillment items with PressWise's Inventory Management tool. Instant access to quantities on hand and on order.
- [Print Estimating](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/print-estimating/) - Increase your efficiency, saving valuable time & money, with PressWise’s browser-based print estimating engine that streamlines the estimating & quoting process.
- [Print Estimating](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/print-estimating/) - Increase your efficiency, saving valuable time & money, with PressWise’s browser-based print estimating engine that streamlines the estimating & quoting process.
- [Print Estimating](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/print-estimating/) - Increase your efficiency, saving valuable time & money, with PressWise’s browser-based print estimating engine that streamlines the estimating & quoting process.
- [Web-to-Print Storefronts](https://www.presswise.com/about/web-to-print-storefronts/) - Your PressWise system includes unlimited web storefronts, designed to help you capture more business, lower service costs, and retain your valuable accounts.
- [Print MIS](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/) - PressWise MIS is a SaaS-based, print management system – from storefronts to fulfillment – so you can manage your resources more efficiently and grow your print business.
- [InPlant](https://www.presswise.com/inplant/) - As an InPlant printer, you are an invaluable component of your organization, yet you may have limited resources and be burdened with manual processes.
- [InPlant](https://www.presswise.com/inplant/) - As an InPlant printer, you are an invaluable component of your organization, yet you may have limited resources and be burdened with manual processes.
- [Testimonials](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/) - What some customers have to say about using PressWise.
- [Commercial Digital Printers](https://www.presswise.com/commercial-digital-printers/) - Designed by a digital print provider, the PressWise MIS provides the tools you need to minimize manual job touches and optimize your digital print workflow.
- [Why Invest in Web-to-Print?](https://www.presswise.com/why-invest-in-web-to-print/) - Before making the decision to invest in a web-to-print system, it’s worth considering the following questions...
- [Why Change Your Workflow?](https://www.presswise.com/why-presswise/) - Before you make a purchasing decision on a new web-to-print, MIS or workflow automation product, you’ll have plenty of things to think about. Here are just a few.
- [SaaS and The Cloud](https://www.presswise.com/saas-and-the-cloud/) - We built PressWise as a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service print MIS because it is the best model for building long-term partnerships with our customers.
- [Print Workflow Automation](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-workflow-automation/) - Intelligent dashboards and features such as electronic job ticketing, self-quoting, auto-impositioning & auto-batching eliminate costly manual touches from your workflow.
- [Print Workflow Automation](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-workflow-automation/) - Intelligent dashboards and features such as electronic job ticketing, self-quoting, auto-impositioning & auto-batching eliminate costly manual touches from your workflow.
- [Case Studies](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/) - See how PressWise customers benefit from our web-to-print, MIS and workflow automation software, to lower manual touches in their workflow and capture more business.
- [Case Studies](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/) - See how PressWise customers benefit from our web-to-print, MIS and workflow automation software, to lower manual touches in their workflow and capture more business.
- [Job Production Management](https://www.presswise.com/about/print-mis/job-production-management/) - Enjoy a top-down view of all your print orders according to job status, with the ability to drill down to inspect production data for any day and time.
- [Which Storefront is Right for You?](https://www.presswise.com/which-storefront-is-right-for-you/) - Besides offering a complete web-to-print storefront product as part of PressWise, we also make it easy to integrate third-party web storefront products too.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.presswise.com/terms-of-use/) - As a service and for convenience, SmartSoft Inc. allows public access to this website, and those that visit the site are subject to the terms of use.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.presswise.com/terms-of-use/) - As a service and for convenience, SmartSoft Inc. allows public access to this website, and those that visit the site are subject to the terms of use.
- [QuickPrinter/Franchisees](https://www.presswise.com/quickprinter-franchisees/) - You operate in a very competitive market. Customers demand high quality, fast turnarounds and low pricing, putting pressure on your staff and your margins.
- [Implementation](https://www.presswise.com/implementation/) - PressWise will radically improve your print production workflow, giving you greater control & insight, but it doesn’t just happen with a sprinkling of fairy dust.
- [FAQ](https://www.presswise.com/faq/) - The most frequently asked questions about the PressWise MIS and workflow automation solution.
- [Commercial Digital Hybrid](https://www.presswise.com/commercial-digital-hybrid/) - PressWise can help you create a single unified print workflow, pulling in orders from multiple sources, and sending them to the appropriate press.

## FAQs

- [Do you support third-party shipping services?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/do-you-support-third-party-shipping-services/) - Yes, PressWise includes integrated UPS, FedEx and Endicia shipping services, with support for third-party billing and blind-shipping. On-demand shipping labels are printed seamlessly, as workers barcode scan each package to be shipped. To improve client communication and speed the billing cycle, email notifications, which include package tracking links and an attached PDF invoice, are sent
- [What about credit card processing in PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/what-about-credit-card-processing-in-presswise/) - Yes, PressWise supports credit card processing. You just need to select the credit card gateway that you want to use (VeriSign or Paypal are supported), and enter the API keys from your gateway provider.
- [How long does it take to fully implement our new PressWise system?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-fully-implement-our-new-presswise-system/) - Times range from 2 days to 2 weeks to 2 months ... depending mostly on personnel. A typical hybrid shop will take about a calendar month to get things fully dialed in, but we've seen people do the same work in 3 or 4 days.
- [I already have customers on a web storefront. Do I have to move them to PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/i-already-have-customers-ordering-through-a-web-to-print-storefront-do-i-have-to-move-them-to-presswise/) - Although PressWise comes with the ability to create unlimited web-to-print storefronts, we also offer full support and connectivity for most third-party web storefront products too, including: Prisme Saepio Four51 Pressero PTI PageFlex PageDNA RedTie Pixfizz PrintNow New web storefront partners are being add all the time, so if you have a web-to-print product not listed
- [Does PressWise keep customers informed about job status?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/does-presswise-keep-customers-informed-about-the-status-of-their-job/) - Yes, PressWise will send an email to the person who placed the order at: - Order Confirmation - Request for job approval - Ship Confirmation You can also enter your own SMTP account settings and have all your outgoing PressWise emails go through your own mail server.
- [How is training provided?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/how-is-training-provided/) - Training is provided online via a series of how-to videos, user guides, knowledge base and one-on-one GoToMeeting classes upon request. We built the business this way to keep implementation costs down for our clients and to make it faster/easier to get up to speed. This approach has worked very well so far for our clients,
- [How secure and reliable is my PressWise system?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/how-secure-and-reliable-is-my-presswise-system/) - We use a state-of-the-art cloud computing system that allows us to provide you with security and redundancy you would otherwise have to pay over $250,000 to achieve. Each PressWise system runs in its own isolated virtual network, populated with virtual machines. These machines are totally isolated from each other and protected from every known form
- [Can I export financial data to my accounting system?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/can-i-export-financial-data-to-my-accounting-system/) - Yes, PressWise PressWise lets you export your data in both QuickBooks and Peachtree formats. You can then import this data into your accounting program. The whole process should take less than five minutes. If you self-host however, you can also set your system up so that you can pull your accounting data directly from PressWise.
- [How many customer storefronts can I set up in PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/how-many-customer-storefronts-can-i-set-up-in-presswise/) - PressWise lets you set up unlimited storefronts without any additional charges. You can control the look and feel of your storefronts and can use CSS to overwrite any existing styles if you wish.
- [Can I set up my vendors/suppliers in PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/can-i-set-up-my-vendorssuppliers-in-presswise/) - Yes, the vendor tab in PressWise allows you to create and manage your own list of suppliers eg if you want to offer a portfolio product but don't have the capability of producing it yourself, you can still make it available to order for your customers. PressWise allows you to create products/tasks that will be
- [Can PressWise accept file formats other than PDFs?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/can-presswise-accept-file-formats-other-than-pdfs/) - Yes, you can upload .tif, .eps and .jpg files into the PressWise system. When doing so: - a Catalog items is converted to a .pdf immediately - an Estimated job is converted to .pdf at imposition
- [What are the system requirements to run PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/what-are-the-system-requirements-to-run-presswise/) - This is dependent on whether you run the standard cloud-hosted version of PressWise or decide to self-host. Cloud Hosted System Internet access and the ability to upload/view pdfs. The minimum internet connection should ideally be a 6mb DSL connection. Customers seldom experience the “ISP-advertised” speed so we suggest you test your speed to make sure
- [Do you offer backup of my data?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/do-you-offer-backup-of-my-data/) - We provide a “best practice” hosting environment for your data, including data redundancy against most foreseeable data disasters caused by hardware, operating systems, etc. We do not maintain any off-cloud backups of our client data, but we do provide you with full access to all of your data in real-time, so you can put your
- [What is the best way to approach training?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/what-is-the-best-way-to-approach-training/) - Have a strong top-down culture that embraces change with excitement. Print isn't ever going back to being the kind of business it was in the 90's, so you may as well automate as much of your business as you can and make the most out of it. Embrace the things that have become possible via
- [How long does training take?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/how-long-does-training-take/) - Well, you could be asking about two different kinds of training. The training we give you. We provide an ever expanding video collection and selective direct one-on-one training. We generally spend 6-8 hours online working with each new company and will tailor the sessions to your indivual skill set and learning style. Many highly self-motivated
- [Can our existing accounts be loaded into PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/can-our-existing-accounts-be-loaded-into-presswise/) - Absolutely!
- [What is the lead time involved in getting a PressWise system?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/what-is-the-lead-time-involved-in-getting-a-presswise-system/) - We can generally deploy a complete PressWise system within one business day after receiving your setup fees & first month payment. If you are considering self-hosting PressWise in your own facility this usually adds a couple days to the process, plus waiting time if you've ordered a new server. Once your new system is deployed
- [Can I host PressWise myself in my own shop?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/can-i-host-presswise-myself-in-my-own-shop/) - Yes, you can host PressWise on your own server. And the best part is you still don't have to "buy" or "license" the software to do so. In our business model "SaaS" just means that PressWise is a pay-as-you-go service. You can cancel at any time... even if you have chosen to self-host.
- [Is there a minimum contract period?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/is-there-a-minimum-contract-period/) - No. PressWise is licensed on a monthly basis and you can cancel (or hold) your subscription at any time. This is fundamentally different than buying high-end systems from other vendors, who usually have no financial incentive to care about you after the sale. We are building a different kind of product, business, and community of
- [What is SaaS anyway?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/what-is-saas-anyway/) - SaaS is an acronym for Software-As-A-Service. It's a way of delivering a software product over time to meet a market need. In theory this model is superior because it financially aligns the delivery of a service with the needs of the buyer. When the buyer no longer needs the service they can discontinue it. This
- [How much does PressWise cost?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/how-much-does-presswise-cost/) - For competitive reasons pricing is available upon request. Our product comes in several different editions depending on your business requirements. PressWise never sleeps or takes a vacation. Fully implemented, it does the work of several people, at lower cost than a part-time worker. An even better question is "How much is it costing you to
- [What is PressWise?](https://www.presswise.com/faq/what-is-presswise/) - Born and raised in a highly successful print shop, PressWise was designed as an alternative to purchasing, or developing tools to tie together, Web-to-Print, Production Workflow, Print MIS, and Mail Preparation Software. Instead, a single, SaaS-based platform is available with today’s must-have tools critical to managing and growing print shops. Highlights include: Unlimited Web-to-print Storefronts

## Testimonials

- [Curtis Nelson, DataProse](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/curtis-nelson-dataprose/) - "I truly appreciate a company that knows how to deliver exceptional service."
- [Rick Sands, The Fenway Group](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/rick-sands-the-fenway-group/) - I love the responsiveness that we experience in working with the Presswise team. Having worked with other software companies I can honestly say you all stand head and shoulders above the rest with regard to support, service and product development.
- [Andy Romanoff, Alaska Litho](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/andy-romanoff-alaska-litho/) - “PressWise offers a modern, web-based job ordering, processing and proofing system that allows our entire staff to stay on the same page at all times.”
- [John Cockrell, Cockrell Enovation](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/john-cockrell-cockrell-enovation/) - Without having a tool like PressWise that enables us to batch process and automate the workflow, it’s doubtful we would be profitable on digital projects. Instead, we are more profitable on digital than ever before!
- [Rick Sands, Minuteman Press Franchise](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/rick-sands-minuteman-press-franchise/) - We used to have a basic web-to-print system that sent orders to us by email, as well as a separate MIS. Neither system could communicate with the other, and the MIS itself was limiting. One day a customer underwent a corporate rebranding, and we received over 400 business card orders, which each had to manually
- [Ian Flynn, Digital Response Imaging](https://www.presswise.com/testimonials/ian-flynn-digital-response-imaging/) - Before PressWise, each order would take about an hour of admin time to create the estimate and job ticket, get the job into production and get it shipped. With an average of 225 orders per week at an average order of $500, the cost of manual processing rapidly ate into margins. Each job now consumes

## Case Studies

- [Heritage Printing Reduces Order Entry Costs by 40% with PressWise](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/heritage-printing-reduces-order-entry-costs-by-40-with-presswise/) - After deciding to make a change to their MIS system, Heritage Printing was faced with the challenge of implementing new software. The team at Heritage rose to the challenge, implementing PressWise in about a month. Heritage shared their experience with the process and the effect it has had on their business. "The only thing
- [How A Print MIS Adds Value](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/how-a-print-mis-adds-value/) - By Noel Ward, Editor@Large, PrintPlanet In case you haven’t noticed, customers expect more than they once did, and are not shy about asking for new levels of service. Delivering on this can be a vital differentiator for your business because it imbues a higher level of care to the work you do for each customer.
- [Empowering an In-plant with Print MIS](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/empowering-an-in-plant-with-print-mis/) - Arthur Paré, Assistant Managing Director for General Services at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), is quick to point out that in-plant print operations are not always considered essential parts of the parent organization. At TTUHSC though, Paré’s in-plant runs the way more in-plants should. One of the most visible differences is that
- [Training the Next Generation of Print Workers](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/tsc/) - The print industry is always changing as technology such as digital print, personalized digital marketing, variable data, and online capabilities (such as email-marketing, online storefronts, and web-based solutions) continue to evolve. To add to the revolution, there is a wave of Millennials and Gen Z employees entering the workforce. The “under 30’s” are enthusiastically exploring
- [An In-plant Print Shop’s Evolution with PressWise](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/an-in-plant-print-shops-evolution-with-presswise/) - It is well documented that print customers’ needs and priorities continue to evolve. They demand not only cost-effective solutions, but also convenience and flexibility when it comes to ordering. They want shorter print runs, a wider variety of services and faster turnaround times. In this environment, any competitive print shop needs to remain agile and
- [PressWise Opens The Door To New Possibilities For Moxy Ox](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/presswise-opens-the-door-to-new-possibilities-for-moxy-ox/) - After implementing PressWise, companies frequently talk about how their production process has become more efficient. For Moxy Ox (www.Moxyox.com), a print and design company based in Tontitown, Arkansas, that efficiency has opened the doors to a variety of new opportunities. “It has had a ripple effect,” notes Matt Huber, Head of Operations for Moxy Ox.
- [IMS Printing & Signs - Making Wide Format More Efficient](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/making-wide-format-more-efficient/) - While most printing companies are learning to redefine their businesses as marketing service providers, IMS Printing & Signs in Lone Tree, CO took the opposite path. IMS actually has always stood for Integrated Marketing Solutions. “We evolved from an advertising and marketing company,” notes J.J. Heim, President of IMS. Heim explains that the company’s initial
- [Automating a Century-Old Print Business](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/automating-a-century-old-print-business/) - Lawton Printers in downtown Orlando, Florida has a rich history of bringing value to its customers. Founded in 1900, it is one of the oldest, continuous family-run printing businesses in the United States. The current owners, Kimberly Lawton Koon, and her husband Tyler, represent the fifth generation to run the company. Kimberly’s great, great grandfather,
- [SaaS Print Workflow Is Key to Success For Platinum Direct](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/saas-print-workflow-is-the-key-to-success-for-platinum-direct/) - Platinum Direct is an integrated marketing solutions company located in Carrollton, Texas. that services national companies running complex marketing programs.
- [Midstates Group Improves Efficiency, Attracts New Business](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/midstates-group-improves-efficiency-attracts-new-business/) - Located in Aberdeen SD, Midstates Group employs about 400 people and generates $50 million in annual revenues under the umbrella of four different companies, the largest being Midstates Inc. Print & Media Solutions, a heatset web/sheetfed offset business that accounts for three-quarters of those employees. Midstates Inc. Print & Media Solutions is a commercial communications
- [Hemlock Seamlessly Links External Storefronts to Internal Systems](https://www.presswise.com/case-studies/hemlock-seamlessly-links-external-storefronts-to-internal-systems/) - Hemlock Printers Ltd. has been proudly operating in Burnaby, British Columbia, for over forty years. Hemlock has grown from a one-man shop in 1968 to one of the largest commercial printers in the Pacific Northwest with a state-of-the-art 79,000 square foot facility employing over 170 craftspeople. Privately owned by the Kouwenhoven family, Hemlock also has

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- [Training](https://www.presswise.com/faq-category/training/)
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